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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1069.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1807.
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Vansville, August 15, 1807. At a numerous and respectable meeting of the people of this district, assembled for the purpose of taking into consideration the recent, violent, and unexampled attack of the American frigate Chesapeake, by the British armed ship Leopard.
Gen. REZIN BEALL was unanimously called to the chair, and GABRIEL P. VAN HORN, Esq. secretary.
Resolved, That John C. Herbert, Henry Culver, Josiah Jones, Thomas Richardson, Nicholas Snowden, Richard S. Jones, and Gabriel P. Van Horn, be appointed a committee to form and report resolutions expressive of the sentiments of this meeting. The committee retired, and soon after reported the following; which were unanimously accepted, and ordered to be published, and transmitted to the President of the United States.
WHEREAS it is the true interest, and national policy of the people of these United States to maintain peace and harmony with all nations as long as these invaluable blessings can be enjoyed, without a sacrifice of national honor, and a passive surrender of that independence so gloriously achieved by the wisdom and valor of the sages, and heroes of their ever-memorable revolution, in strict pursuance of this just policy, so promotive of the prosperity and happiness of our beloved country. The administration of the general government, during the destructive and protracted war which has desolated the fairest portion of Europe, have persevered in an equitable and impartial neutrality, and under circumstances particularly irritating and injurious, (arising from the iniquitous aggressions of several of the belligerent nations) have uniformly preferred appealing to the justice of the aggressor for redress, to resorting to the exercise of the terrible right of war. Notwithstanding this pacific disposition so invariably and unequivocally manifested, it has not procured us an exemption from a repetition of those insults and injuries which menace destruction to our commerce; the most rigorous captivity to our seamen, and indelible disgrace to our national character. As it is the first obligation of freemen to unite their efforts for the vindication of the rights of their fellow citizens, and of the dignity of their government, it is incumbent upon us whenever the former are invaded, or the latter assailed, to forego the blessings of peace (however painful the privation) and encounter the perils of war, to enforce that atonement which may be deemed in negotiation. Amidst the tranquil pursuits of honest industry we have not been regardless of the wrongs of our country, and feelingly alive to a sense of the oppressive infliction of an impious foe, msked in the garb of friendship, we have impatiently awaited the hour of retribution—we have heard the voice of vengeance echoing from the shores of the Atlantic—we have heard of the recent outrages and shameful attack made upon one of our national frigates the Chesapeake, by the British armed ship Leopard, off the Capes of Virginia—and we participate in the sentiments of indignation and resentment, so justly excited in every American bosom by an aggression so unprovoked, lawless and insulting. Anxious in common with our fellow citizens in general, publicly to express our abhorrence of this barbarous and inhuman exercise of tyrannical power—we have assembled for that purpose, and unanimously concur in the following resolutions:—
Resolved, That the wanton, savage and unexampled attack of the frigate Chesapeake, by the British armed ship Leopard, is a violent infraction of the laws of nations, an act of deliberate hostility, and an insupportable indignity offered to the citizens and government of these United States.
Resolved, That at the hazard of our lives and fortunes, we will support the government of our country, in all such measures as in their wisdom they may think it expedient to adopt to meet the exigencies of the present crisis.
Resolved, That we most cordially approve of the proceedings of our fellow citizens of Norfolk and Hampton, towards the British squadron lying in the bay of the Chesapeake, and exult in the patriotic spirit so generally manifested throughout our country upon this important occasion.
Attest, REZIN BEALL, Chairman. GABRIEL P. VAN HORN, Secretary.
At a meeting of the citizens of CLEAVELAND, Ohio, and its vicinity, the 22d day of July 1807, on occasion of the late wanton aggression of the United States, by the commander of the British ship Leopard, SAMUEL HUNTINGTON was appointed chairman, and AMOS SPAFFORD, clerk. After the subject
had been opened and discussed a short time, a committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Amos Spafford, Samuel Huntington, John Walworth, Lorenzo Carter, and Samuel Huntington, to draw up certain resolutions expressive of the sense of this meeting, and make report at the adjourned meeting, to be held on Wednesday next, at 4 o'clock, P. M. At the adjourned meeting, July 29th, the said committee made report, whereupon the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we consider the cowardly and unprovoked attack made by the British ship Leopard, upon the U. S. ship Chesapeake, as a daring outrage upon our national rights, and a flagrant act of public hostility, and that the persons killed in consequence of that attack, were wantonly and inhumanly murdered by the officers and crew of the Leopard.
Resolved, That we consider this outrage as but a more atrocious item in the long account of British insolence—as a link in the chain of universal piracy sanctioned by the British government—and as connected with the plunder of our merchant vessels and the impressment of our seamen—and that we view with just abhorrence and indignation the arrogant system adopted by that government, in defiance of the law of nations, to compel neutrals to submit to their arbitrary commercial regulations, and their usurped dominion of the seas.
Resolved, That we consider it the first duty of a free people to maintain their independence—the second to preserve peace.
Resolved, That we consider a state of open war preferable to an insidious peace—a peace indicated by hollow professions, and contradicted by perpetual hostilities.
Resolved, That we consider every government responsible for the acts of its officers, and when they violate the rights of other nations, as bound to punish or disavow their conduct.
Resolved, That we do not consider mock-trials and promotions as any punishment for murders, piracies, and other offences committed by the British officers upon unoffending neutrals.
Resolved, That we approve of the impartial & pacific policy of our general government—a policy calculated to secure peace and the interchange of friendly offices, with any just or generous nation—that we consider the moderation of our government to have been often and grossly abused, and that further forbearance under the recent provocation would be too humiliating for freedom.
Resolved, That we place confidence in the steps taken by the President of the U. S. to obtain redress for the accumulated injuries received from the British, and that we will wait the issue with all the temper and patience that is consistent with a lively sense of the indignity offered our government and the injuries done our fellow citizens—and should not complete and speedy satisfaction be obtained, we pledge all we have at stake, and offer our services in any way the government may command, to defend the liberty and independence of our country, and to avenge its wrongs.
Resolved, That Great Britain has vulnerable points on land as well as on the ocean, and that in our opinion, in the event of war, it would be expedient to provide for the permanent security of our northern frontiers, by the early expulsion of a dangerous enemy, and to remunerate ourselves for the inevitable losses of war, by seizing the sources and deposits of a profitable and extensive trade.
Resolved, That we consider it useful & proper for all good citizens from the shores of Lake Erie to the Atlantic to unite in the free expression of their sentiments upon the present crisis, and in showing the strongest testimonials of attachment to their government.
Resolved, That the chairman of this meeting be requested to transmit one copy of the foregoing resolutions to the President of the U. S. and one copy to the editor of the National Intelligencer for publication.
A true copy from the original minutes. Attest, SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, Chairman. AMOS SPAFFORD, Clerk.
At a numerous assemblage of the citizens of PRINCE WILLIAM county, Virginia, convened, by public notice, at Slaney Run Church, on Saturday the 8th August, for the purpose of expressing their sentiments on the late conduct of the British squadron, on our coast and within our waters, RICHARD BRENT, Esq. was called to the chair, and JAMES KEMPE appointed secretary.
A committee to prepare resolutions was then nominated, consisting of the following gentlemen—Richard Brent, Jas.
Kempe, Dr. Fitzhugh, Richard Foote, Philip Alexander, Stephen French, Walter Lindsay, Gerrard Alexander, jun. Thomas Harrison, jun. Bernard Hooe, jun. Dr. George Graham, and Wm. Grant. The committee then retired, and, after some time, the chairman reported the following declaration and resolutions, which, being read three times and duly considered, were agreed to unanimously.
We, the citizens of the county of Prince William, have, with sentiments of indignation and horror, received information of the late flagrant outrage committed by the British ship of war Leopard, on the frigate Chesapeake, belonging to the U. S. and at the moment when these sensations are so strongly excited in our bosoms, we feel with poignant sensibility for the fate of our fellow citizens, who were the unfortunate and immediate victims of this atrocious act. Yet, amid the conflict of emotions which we experience in the highest degree—amid the mingled emotions of horror, indignation, resentment and sympathy, we cannot but regret, from motives of interest, as also from the more amiable considerations of humanity, that the madness, ambition, perfidy, jealousy, rapacity, or sanguinary policy of foreign nations should force us to encounter the miseries, massacres and devastations of war—We more especially regret, that outrages of this nature should have been offered to us by a nation, whose prosperity, as well as our own, we are satisfied is best promoted by peace and a friendly interchange of kind offices; but we cannot restrain the expression of our opinion, that, from some unfortunate infatuation, or dishonorable prejudice the rulers of Britain have, for a series of years, manifested a disposition in every instance inimical to this country. At length an outrage has been committed, of a nature so flagrant and insulting, that every patriotic feeling that can actuate the human bosom impels us to demand the most perfect reparation, or to encounter war with all its consequent calamities—while therefore we deprecate its evils, we consider them less calamitous than national degradation.
Resolved therefore, That the course which our government hath uniformly pursued with respect to the belligerent powers of Europe, has been marked by the strictest neutrality, and by a dignified forbearance, which commands our warmest approbation, and secures our most perfect confidence.
Resolved, That although dearly appreciating the enjoyments and the arts of peace, and ever desirous of extending the olive branch to all who deserve it—yet when once aroused by injuries aggravated by insults, we will hurl the arrows and the thunder of war on an insidious foe, and teach them to dread the indignation of a people who are powerful because they are free.
Resolved, That the inhabitants of Norfolk, Portsmouth and their vicinities by their ever memorable alacrity in excluding the aggressors from their shores, and energetic fortitude in bearing the threats of a petty tyrant, are entitled to the warmest thanks of a grateful nation.
Resolved, That the executive of the U. S. by the promptitude and firmness displayed in the measures already adopted, have given us the surest pledge that nothing in his power will be wanting to procure us that ample atonement for the past, and that complete security for the future, which can only appease the feelings of a people justly enraged.
Resolved, That in the conduct of our state executive, we recognize representatives who are highly worthy the elevated station in which they are placed.
And, that for our part, however we may have differed on domestic and speculative questions of policy—whenever our country is threatened, either by foreign insolence or internal treason; we will be found one united people; and we most solemnly pledge ourselves to rally around the standard of our government, contributing our utmost exertions either to avenge injuries, repel aggressions, or to punish traitors.
Resolved, That it be earnestly recommended to our fellow citizens at large, to cherish and improve their domestic manufactures—to ply the loom and the wheel with active diligence—and thus by preparing against a war, which the wantonness of British power appears determined to wage against us, we at once secure our own comfort and independence, and deprive our enemy of the vast resources from our custom.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings shall be transmitted by the chairman of this meeting to the President of the United States, the executive of this state, the Mayor of the borough of Norfolk, our representative in Congress, and that they be published in the National Intelligencer and Richmond Enquirer.
On motion, Resolved, That the thanks of this
meeting be returned to the chairman, for his attention and faithful discharge of the duties of the chair.
RICHARD BRENT, CHAIRMAN. JAMES KEMPE, Secretary.
TRIAL OF COL. A. BURR.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10. (CONTINUED.)
26. Jeremiah Baker had entertained opinions unfavorable to A. Burr, which he had repeatedly expressed; he had spoken them with warmth; for it was his nature to be warm. He had no doubt that the prisoner had formed very unfavorable designs against the U. S.; but from his ignorance of the evidence, he could not venture to say that they had ripened into an overt act.
Mr. Burr. What opinion have you formed of me? A. A very bad one which I have expressed often when called upon and often when not. Set aside.
27. Edward Carrington had formed an unfavorable opinion of the views of the views of col. Burr; but these opinions were not definitive; some had said that col. B.'s object was to invade the Spanish territories; others, that it was to dismember the Union; his own opinion had not been definitely fixed. There was another subject connected with this trial, on which he had also expressed his opinions; and that related to the measures taken at New Orleans. His own opinion had been that it was impossible for any one at this remote scene to determine upon the state of affairs in that city; but that if general Wilkinson did seriously believe what he said had been represented to him as the views of col. B. that he himself considered it as an extreme case, and that it was proper to act in somewhat the like form that gen. Wilkinson had pursued. This has been the state of my mind for twelve months.
Mr. Burr. Have you, colonel any prejudice of a more settled kind and ancient date against me?
Col. C. None at all. Mr. Burr. He is elected.
The four jurymen that had been elected, were then called to the book, and sworn; viz. Messrs. Parker, Lambert, Mercer and Carrington.
When R. E. Parker was about to be sworn, he observed to the court, that some gentlemen had just been rejected who appeared to be so similarly circumstanced with himself in regard to their feelings and opinions, that he had feared that the court and Mr. Burr had not clearly understood his late declarations. It therefore was a duty he owed to col. B. and himself to state more particularly, before he was sworn, his sentiments and impressions, lest he might have been misapprehended. He had said, and he would repeat it, that strong impressions unfavorable to Mr. B. had been and were still entertained by him. He had frequently in conversation declared, perhaps, warmly declared those impressions. It was true they had been made by newspaper evidence, since he had never heard a witness examined on the question, but that evidence had impressed him with the belief that col. B. had been engaged in enterprises contrary to the laws and to the interests of the U. S. He had, for example, read depositions, which he believed to be true until the contrary was proven, although on that point he was open to correction. Concerning the doctrine of treason, moreover, he had no settled opinion. It was unnecessary to go further into detail, but was ready to answer any question col. B. or his counsel thought proper to ask.
Col. Burr observed that from the gentleman's candid declaration he saw no reason to change his opinion of him. He was willing to rely upon his integrity and honor and therefore accepted him.
28. Robert Haskins had expressed an opinion that col. B. was guilty; but does not recollect to what extent he went. He might have said that he deserved to be hung. Set aside.
29. William R. Fleming had formed and frequently expressed an opinion, that col. B. was guilty of treasonable intentions; and might have made a general declaration, not only as to intentions, but to acts. Set aside.
30. George W. Smith suggested a right to the same exemption, which had been granted to Mr. P. Randolph.
The court said that this privilege would be incontestible, unless the prisoner should urge his conflicting privilege.
Mr. Burr then requested Mr. Smith to attend to-morrow.
Mr. Smith wished to be excused, as he had some important business in another court to attend to; he should however attend on the trial to-morrow; but it might now be proper to state the general impressions which he had received from these transactions. He
had generally been solicitous to avoid an expression of his opinions; and as in such cases, where the government commences a prosecution against an individual, there is always a preponderance of prejudice against him; he himself had not only been solicitous not to declare, but even to form an opinion. No one can however avoid reading representations of these things in the public papers; and he had formed and declared his impressions, that col. B. had entertained designs offensive to the peace and laws of the U. S. What was the species of guilt, he had not pretended to define; but he had concluded from the newspaper reports and the testimony which he had heard in the other wing of the Capitol, that his designs was of a military nature; and that they might amount at least to a misdemeanor.—Suspended.
31. Armistead T. Mason had formed no deliberate opinion, in regard to the actual commission of treason. But it was his deliberate opinion, that col. B. had designed if not to subvert the government, at least to divided the country.—Suspended.
32. Dabney Minor had often said that col. B.'s intentions were unreservedly to the U. S. but had received no positive testimony. Some conversation here ensued between Mr. M. and Mr. Botts, when Mr. M. was suspended until to-morrow.
Of the whole venire then that appeared, four only were elected and sworn; and nine were suspended. The case of these last will probably be decided this day.
The court then decided, that there was no necessity for delivering the jurymen who had or should be sworn into the custody of the marshal, until the whole number had been impanelled.
Adjourned till Tuesday, 11 o'clock.
TUESDAY, AUG. 11. The proceedings of this day were principally confined to the cases of the jurors, who were yesterday suspended for a subsequent examination.
The first case which was mentioned was Mr. G. W. Smith's. Mr. Burr observed, that as some real or fictitious difficulty had occurred in the selection of jurymen, he should be extremely sorry that such as are impartial, should object to themselves. Should Mr. Smith, however raise such objections, he himself should certainly submit to the decision of the court, as he wished to stand in their eyes as perfectly passive.
Mr. Smith did not know whether he deserved such an encomium on his impartiality; but he was certain that the arrangements of his legal business would not permit him to attend this trial with any convenience. He should therefore claim the privilege of exemption, to which, in his opinion, he was entitled as a practicing lawyer in that court.
Chief Justice. This privilege would certainly exempt Mr. S. unless his attendance had been claimed by the prisoner. As col. B. has waived this right, Mr. Smith is certainly excused from attending.
The next case which occurred, was of Mr. James Henderson's, of Wood county, who had been absent on Monday. Mr. Botts challenged him for cause, and enquired whether he was a freeholder?
Mr. H. I am not. He was consequently set aside.
Mr. Hamilton Morrison, one of the suspended jurymen, being called up, observed to the court, that he should with pain serve on the jury; for the defendant had so many imaginary thoughts against him, as to make that service disagreeable. He had not meddled with the prisoner's transactions; but should have done so if it had been profitable to him.
Mr. Burr. Have not these rumors excited a prejudice against me in your mind? A. I have no prejudice for or against you.
Mr. Botts. Are you a freeholder? A. I have two patents for land.
C. Are you worth 300 dollars? A. Yes; I have a horse here that is worth the half of it.
Q. Have you another at home to make up the other half? A. Yes; four of them. I am not asked at their wishing to set me as a juror. Perhaps my christian name is a sufficient terror.
Mr. Burr. I think that remark is a sufficient cause for objecting to him. I therefore challenge you. This was the first peremptory challenge which the prisoner had made out of the 35 to which he is entitled; and Mr. Morrison was of course set aside.
Mr. Thomas Cress (another of the suspended venire from Wood county) was next set aside by the court.
John H. Updegraff was then called up; when the Chief Justice wished to know whether Mr. B.'s impressions had related to treason, or to what circumstances?

A. To the transactions in the western country.
Q. Did your opinions amount to the charge of treason?
A. My opinions have changed, as the facts of evidence seemed successively to rise upon me. It was my first impression, that col. B. had nothing more in view than the settlement of the Washita lands. I next supposed, that it was his intention to conquer Mexico: and last of all, that his plans were of a more complicated nature; and that the taking of New-Orleans was to be a step towards the invasion of Mexico.
Mr. Wickham. Did you think, sir, as the result of all these considerations, that col. B. was a dangerous man?
A. I did.
Mr. McRae. Have you formed or delivered an opinion, that he was guilty of the act charged in the indictment?
A. No; I have neither formed nor delivered such an opinion.
Mr. Baker. Have you in your part of the country supported the ground that col. B. was guilty: and have you thus argued in conversation?
A. Yes; I have so thought, on the presumptive evidence that was before me; and I have not only supported such opinions; but have gone on to vindicate the energy of the measures that were taken by the government.
Mr. Burr. Enough, I think, has appeared to prove that Mr. U. has taken up deep-rooted prejudices against me.
Mr. McRae. Have you any personal prejudices against the prisoner?
A. None: I have no prejudices against him, but from his supposed designs against his country.
Mr. Burr. Had you not taken up these prejudices against me anterior to these rumored transactions in the western country?
A. I had formed impressions rather unfavorable to you, from your conduct during the pending presidential election of 1801: but I had no positive evidence on that subject. Here Mr. Upshaw was suspended, to make way for a general argument on the doctrine of challenges.
Mr. Martin rose to proceed with this argument; he stated, that it was one of the soundest principles of law, that every man had a right to be tried by an impartial jury; that this rule was as well applicable in civil as in criminal cases; but that in criminal cases, it had been particularly secured by the constitution.
Mr. McRae apologized for interrupting Mr. Martin; but begged leave to enquire, whether it would not be a saving of time, first to know the objections of all the jurors, and then to hold one general argument to settle the principles that would be applicable to all; instead of thus holding an argument on each particular case as it might successively occur.
Mr. Martin. And does the gentleman, sir, pretend to dive into our hearts that he thus understands whether we are to hold twelve separate arguments? He talks, sir, of economy of time. And is this the way to economize it? I had a specimen of this mode when I was here on a former occasion. Yes, Sir, I well know how these gentlemen would save our time. They would, if they could, deprive col. B's counsel of an opportunity of defending him; that they might as soon as possible hang up their victim to gratify the feelings of the government.
Mr. McRae. That is a most unprincipled and unfounded assertion; I say it, sir, to his face.
Mr. Burr. We have entered into this argument, because we thought it more precise to fix the principles on this subject at once; and then to apply these to the particular cases.
Mr. Hay. It is our wish, sir, to pursue this enquiry as soon as possible, and to save time: but, sir, it is impossible for us to hear such gross insults as have been cast upon us; insults, which are offensive to humanity itself.
The Chief Justice had hoped that no such allusions would have been made: the government ought to be treated with respect.
Mr. Burr had hoped, when he was up before, that he had made sufficient apologies, were any necessary, for any expressions which had been used; and that no allusions would be made to the subject: in his own person he had carefully avoided such language, though the prosecution had certainly furnished him with good reasons for it; and when it had been used by his counsel, it had met his decided displeasure. He again repeated his hope that no allusions would be made to the past; he would answer for it that his own counsel should furnish no occasion for censure.
Mr. Martin declared that it was not his wish to hurt any one's feelings; but that when he was so often interrupted and accused of a disposition to waste time, he could not repress them. As to the point before the court, what does the constitution most emphatically require? That the jury should be impartial; that they should have no impressions on their mind to the prejudice of the prisoner; but that they should come here to take all their impressions from the facts exhibited on evidence and upon oath. To this effect he would take the liberty of quoting Reeves's history of the English law, vol. 1, p. 329, and vol. 2, p. 446, and Carey's English Liberties, p. 246, 248, 249, to prove the right degree of impartiality required by the laws of England. These authorities would show that a jurymen ought to be completely indifferent to either party; that he ought to have neither enmity nor friendship; and that even a particular familiarity, and at the same table, was sufficient to disqualify him. But if a man was to
be divested of all affection and all relationship in a civil case, how much more should he be in that situation, in a case of life and death? It was one of the most sacred maxims of the law too, that every man was presumed to be innocent, until there was sufficient evidence produced to remove this presumption. Mr. M. did not understand this halving and quartering of prejudices. It was not sufficient that this man should have one fourth of the prepossession of that; or that he should be three-fifths or four-sevenths less prejudiced than another; but the law requires that he should be wholly and perfectly impartial. The constitution forbids courts of justice ever forcing upon a criminal any juror that is not perfectly unbiased. Gentlemen may say, indeed, that we must either take such men, or have no trial at all. But it was not so: he should contend that under the constitution a man should not be tried and hung because a court cannot get impartial jurymen to try him. The spirit of that instrument declares, that no man should be tried, until he could be tried by an impartial jury.—Mr. M. quoted 2 M'Nally, pag. 667, to show, that a trial may be put off on an affidavit, if the public mind is so prejudiced by publications, as to exclude the chance of a fair trial. To the same effect also he cited the case of the King v. the Dean of St. Asaph; and the case of Brookes and others, where the trial had been put off to another term, because an imperfect statement of part of the evidence had been given to the public; that public, from which the jury was to be selected. What is the situation of jurymen in the present case? They are to determine upon the subject matter growing out of transactions in the western country. These gentlemen may say that they are satisfied of Col. B's treasonable purposes: it would be enough if they had concurred that these purposes were dangerous; because it is the court which is to give a name to these crimes. Can then a man, whose mind is impressed with an opinion of certain practices dangerous to the union be looked upon as an impartial jurymen? His mind is already half made up; and that half is perhaps the most material part. The acts themselves might be innocent if uncoupled with the intentions; twenty boats assembled at Blennerhassett's Island, and their crews armed with rifles, are as harmless an apparatus, as if the men were going to shoot game: but it is the intention which stamps them with a different character. Men whose minds are made up as to the intentions, need only have proof of certain acts; and the business is done. The constitution and common sense both require that a jury should be as free from impressions as to designs as to overt acts. The principle is the same as in a case of burglary. It is to be lamented that the public mind is in the state which gentlemen have described; but it is certainly not so to the extent which they have represented. The 48 men who are on this panel, are not an accurate specimen of the whole state. And who is it that commenced with these inflammatory publications? Was it Col. B's counsel? No—it was the public papers, under the patronage of the administration. And it was the gentleman on the other side who has contributed to keep up this spirit. It was his zeal; it was he, who was supposed best acquainted with the evidence against him, that pronounced upon his guilt, and prepossessed the public mind against him. No man can be looked upon as impartial who has been prejudiced by such publications.
Mr. Bots observed, that every crime consisted of a great many component parts; and the question was, when upon Analysis a jurymen says he has not committed himself upon two or three of these points, he can be regarded as an impartial jurymen. The intention is certainly a most important feature in the crime. Fix upon twelve jurymen, whose minds are made up as to his designs and col. Burr is already half condemned. These men would be prepared to find a verdict of guilty if the acts only could be proved, when 12 other impartial jurymen might be willing to acquiesce in the evidence of the acts, when they could not be satisfied from the testimony, that there was the least guilty intention. With what face could col. Burr's counsel stand before a jury thus predetermined, urging upon them an innocent intent?
Mr. Burr rose to narrow the argument, not to extend it, not to add anything more, but to throw out of the discussion what had been accidentally introduced. That the public mind was prejudiced against him was an obvious fact; but how this prejudice had been produced, he knew not. He had not wished this point to be at all introduced. Certain analogies had been introduced between treason and other crimes. It was his hope, that the court would, for the present dismiss such analogies, as they might be hereafter construed into opinions. It was evident enough that no jurymen could be impartial, whose mind was made up as to the intention. In the case of slaying, for instance, the act might be differently construed. It may be a murder: it may be a clergyable felony. Could a jurymen be considered as impartial, that thinks the accused person guilty of a murderous intent?
Mr. McRae stated that it had never been his wish in this controversy before the court, to wander from the way, in order to defend a government that needs no defence; or to give an unnecessary wound to the bosom of the prisoner. He had most studiously avoided to excite the resentment or disturb the feelings of the opposite counsel. Frequent as had been the occasions when he was prompted to imitate their example; he had carefully avoided profiting by
the opportunity; and on one occasion when he had been forced to retaliate the attack. He should not, however, always pursue this course, if some of the opposite counsel should still persist in disregarding the admonitions of the court. He should attempt to retort with the force which such attacks deserved in every case, and more especially in cases of this description. He declared before that court, before that people, and before the God of his being, that he had never felt the inhuman wish of demanding the blood of the prisoner; of any human being. That man was a stranger to him, who should attribute to him such a disposition. He wished the prisoner to have an impartial jury; and if there was a single one among those set over, who was not impartial, who was not capable of passing between the U. S. and A. Burr, he requested the court to reject him. As to the principles stated by Mr. Martin, he did not intend to controvert them. He only differed with him in their application to the present case. Which of these jurymen has informed the court, that he has an ill will against A. Burr? A personal prejudice? And that on the question of treason, that he has a bias against him? It is true, they have formed some opinions about his intentions; but they have received no evidence on which they can form any opinions as to the question of actual treason. And as to these intentions, they may have related to other acts, than those charged in the indictment; to acts done without the district; which are not now before this court. The distinction which they have drawn between intentions and acts, is perfectly clear and rational. These jurymen prove that they have adverted to this distinction, because they quote the opinion of one of the judges now on the bench, who has formally adopted it.—And if this impartiality does not reside in the bosom of the judge, what reason is there to ascribe less of it to the minds of the jurors?
Mr. Hay admitted that the prisoner was entitled to an impartial jury; but the question was, who was an impartial jurymen? He must be one, said Mr. Hay, that partakes of the common sentiments of the majority of the people among whom he resides. Will the court undertake to say, that the majority of this district is incapable of judging properly? If so, he would unite with Mr. Martin in saying, that it was a libel on the state; and the majority would very truly return the compliment, by saying, you alone who brand us with this censure, prove by this very act, the prejudices with which you yourself are actuated. The opposite counsel have spoken of newspaper publications. He would venture to say that there is not a man of however remote a situation, or of supine a disposition, who has not received some impressions on this subject. These impressions were taken up without any sentiment of ill will to the accused; or without even knowing him. It is reasonable then to pronounce that with these impressions the majority is incapable of deciding fairly?—There may perchance be some ignorant man who has received no impressions on this subject, some solitary hermit that is shut up in the hollow of a tree; some human being cut off from all human concerns; into whose solitary bosom the history of these transactions has never yet penetrated: but such is not the picture of the world at large. Our society is divided into two great parties; he knew that these two were not to a man united on this occasion; but he knew too that there was not a man among them, who had not taken his side one way or the other. Some authorities had been cited from Reeves and M'Nally; they did not bear upon this case; but he should cite two others which did. The first was the case of Callender, where it was supposed sufficient to ask the jurymen, whether he had formed and delivered an opinion on the point at issue. The other was from 2 Hawkins, ch. 48, p. 418, on the subject of challenges, where it is said to be no good cause of challenge, that a man is a jurymen on an indictment similar to that on which he has already found a verdict.—Mr. Hay commented upon these authorities at considerable length.
(A sketch of the remarks of Messrs. Wirt, Wickham and Randolph in our next.)
The Chief Justice observed, that the sole object of the constitution when it required an impartial jury, was to have a fair trial—that is, that no man should sit as a jurymen, was not ready to judge by the testimony. Why were the most distant connections excluded? Not because they were connections, but because the law presumed that they would not hear the testimony so impartially, as those who were not in that relation. Very probably the man himself might think that he was capable of giving a fair result, but the law will not admit of an exception. Now, it would have been strange if the law had excluded a connection on the supposition that this might have influenced his judgment, and yet would have been regardless of a man's having actually formed and expressed an opinion on the subject! It has been said (and perhaps truly said) that in such a case as the present, an absolute state of indifference cannot be obtained. There certainly are cases, where the law must bend to positive necessity; but then this necessity must first be proved, before it can be proper to bend the law to its dictates. (The chief justice illustrated these positions by the rebellions of England and of Ireland.) The alternative, would in such a case be, either to have no trial at all, or to have it decided by partial jurymen. But the principle of law does not certainly bend, until it be established that all mankind are impressed with
prejudices. This brings us then back to the law; and that disqualifies every man from serving, who has made up and declared an opinion as to the whole case itself. The court has not said, that every slight impression brings him under this disqualification. There are different degrees of impressions. If these are so strong as to combat all truth and evidence—if they dispose a man to one side with great complacency, and to resist the other with great force—reason declares that such a man is an incompetent jurymen. If a man declares, on a trial for murder, that he knows not whether the man was killed, but he was sure that the prisoner had malice prepense and was determined to kill him, he is clearly an incompetent jurymen. The same principle is applicable to the cases of Burglary, and uttering false money. As to the particular case, relative to the intentions of the prisoner, the court is of opinion, if a man thinks that the prisoner has been machinating treasonable designs up to the time charged in the indictment, that in this case the impression is too strong to be consistent with that fairness due to the prisoner. In this case, the court is of opinion that the jurymen ought to be set aside. The chief justice made many additional remarks—and then proceeded to apply his opinion to the cases of the jurymen, who were suspended yesterday.
1. John H. Upshaw, Ch. Justice. Did you conceive that the prisoner was pursuing his treasonable designs up to the time charged in the indictment?
A. Yes.
C. Justice. Mr. Upshaw is not then qualified to serve, because his opinion of the treasonable design has extended through the whole of these transactions.
2. Miles Selden; 3. Lewis Trenchard; 4. William Yancey; 5. Thomas Prosser; 6. Nathaniel Selden; 7. John W. Ellis; and Armistead T. Mason, were successively set aside.
Mr. Hay then moved the court to award a new venire; & for such a number as would probably supply the number of deficient jurymen. He conceived that this number ought to exceed even the first panel. Perhaps 150 would not be too few.
Mr. Burr was sorry that any such inferences should be drawn from that panel. He conceived that very different ones ought to be made; and that when it was once demonstrated, that the officer of this court was honestly to seek for proper jurymen, the number could easily be completed.
Mr. Wirt hoped, that when insinuations were thus thrown out against the marshal of the court, a man of as respectable a character as any in the state, he might be called in to justify himself.
Mr. Wickham objected to this panel, that it contained too many members of assembly & candidates for public office. The marshal should have gone among those, who were not so much in the habit of expressing their political opinion.
Mr. Wirt appealed to the panel itself as the best proof of the intelligence and integrity of those who had been selected. It had been announced from the bench itself, that some very complicated doctrines of treason were to be settled during the trial.—It was natural therefore that the marshal should look out for the most enlightened men—and that he should light upon some of these very persons, whom the people had before selected for their public concerns.
The Ch. Justice stated, that the difficulty of getting jurors was now, in some measure, removed, as the opinion of the court was now known and the marshal would not summon a man, whose opinions he had previously understood, although he ought not then to interrogate him on the subject—and he would have a good reason for not placing him on his panel, if he should inform him that his opinions were strongly in conflict with the test laid down by the court.
After a desultory conversation, the court awarded a venire for 40—& then adjourned.
THURSDAY, August 13. A list of the 48 men summoned on the tales by the marshal was delivered to Col. Burr ; but, as he declared himself not prepared to judge of them, and wished a little time to be allowed him for that purpose, the tales were not called over, and the trial, of course was postponed.
Gen. John Pegram of Dinwiddie (one of the perons summoned) was excused on the ground of his being busily engaged in carrying into effect with his brigade the orders of Major General Woodson, obedient to the requisition made by the President of the U. S. of 11563 men from the state of Virginia.
Mr. Thomas Lewis (of Kentucky) was excused, as not having a free-hold in this state.
Mr. William Moreau of this city was also exempted from serving, in consequence of his bad state of health.
Mr. Hay suggested the propriety of adding three other names to the panel, in lieu of those who had been excused; to which Col. Burr said, he was willing to consent; provided it should be the act of the court.
The Chief Justice answered that no order need be made on the subject, but it might be so understood by the marshal.
Col. Burr mentioned that a Mr. Neal who had been summoned as a witness for him, (for the purpose of proving
the disqualification of one of the venire,) had been discharged by him; and the marshal had refused to pay for his attendance.
Mr. Hay , objected to the great number of witnesses which he understood had been summoned on behalf of col. Burr, perhaps wantonly, for the purpose of increasing exorbitantly, the already enormous expenses of this prosecution.
Col. Burr said he was glad that this circumstance was mentioned; since it afforded him an opportunity of making some explanations which were necessary. He declared the rumors which had gone abroad of the multitude of witnesses summoned for him to be altogether groundless; that he had indeed directed many to be summoned to prove circumstances relative to the venire-men; (concerning whom it had been impossible for him to foresee that they would voluntarily state their own disqualifications) but, on purpose to save expense to the U. S. he had, as soon as possible, discharged them from farther attendance; and that, in the end, he did not expect half as many witnesses to be attending on his part as on the part of the U. States.
Mr. Hay said he understood that all the rejected venire-men had been summoned as witnesses.
Col. Burr. It is a mistake. They have all been discharged except two or three.
Mr. Hay. I did not speak on this subject from report only. Fully 170 subpoenas have been taken out from the clerk's office.
Col. Burr. The great number of subpoenas taken out arose from this; that many of them were rendered useless by the form in which they were issued; being directed to the marshal; and, in consequence of the widely dispersed situations of the persons whose testimony was wanted, I found it necessary to obtain others directed to those persons themselves.
It was understood that the marshal was directed to pay Mr. Neal for his attendance; and, at the instance of Mr. Hay, he was recognized as a material witness for the U. S.
Mr. Hay moved that the entry on the record, concerning the swearing of the four jurors who had been accepted, should be erased being of opinion that no part of the jurymen to have been sworn until the whole panel was completed. Some conversation took place on this subject; but nothing definitive was done.
Col. Burr mentioned that gen. Wilkinson's letter to the President, dated the 21st of October last, (for the production of which a subpoena duces tecum had been awarded some time ago,) was not yet produced.
Mr. Hay said the President's return on the subpoena duces tecum had been satisfactory; in which he had stated that the letter was not in his possession, but had been delivered to Mr. Rodney the attorney-general of the U. S. to whom directions were given to send it to the attorney prosecuting at Richmond; that Mr. Rodney had promised to do so; and had sent him a large number of papers among which that letter might be; that he had arranged those papers alphabetically; but had not found among them the letter in question; that it could not be ascertained, whether that letter was among them, without opening and examining each paper particularly; which would be a very troublesome task. He observed, however, that gen. Wilkinson had furnished him with a copy, which he would produce, and have it verified by the general's oath.
Col. Burr refused to accept of a copy so verified.
Mr. Hay then promised to give all the papers which he had received from Mr. Rodney a careful examination, and to produce the letter, if it be found.
The court then adjourned to sit again on Saturday.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS, Which have expressed their indignation at the late British outrage.
Orange county, N. Y. July 18. Hanover county, Va. July 20. Germantown, Penn. Aug. 1. Amherst county, Va. July 20. Barrewell county, S. C. July 18. Dorchester, S. C. July 24. Coosawhatchie, S. C. July 21. Claremont, county, S. C. July 18. Fayetteville, N. C. July 15. Edenton, N. C. July 8. Bertie county, N. C. July 20. Hillsborough county, N. C. July 29. St. Bartholomew's, S. C. July 23. Hertford county, N. C. July 19. Winston county, N. C. July 23. Chillicothe, Ohio, July 17. Caroline county, Va. July 13. Bedford, Va. July 18. Chatham, N. C. July 24. Green county, Penn. July 22. Washington county, Penn. July 18. Morris county, N. J. Aug. 4. Northumberland county, Penn. Aug. 1. Winchester, Md. July 18. Beaver, Penn. July 25. Union county, Va. July 27. Charlotte county, Va. July 18. Madison county, Va. July 24. Danbury, Cont. July 18. Monroe county, Va. July 25. Camptack county, Va. July 29.
New-York, Aug. 17. From the Boston Gazette of Thursday.
After the details by the ship Arab had been prepared for the press, we received by the packet, capt. Scott, who arrived yesterday afternoon, from Liverpool, files of London papers to July 3, which afford some reason for believing, that the Russian army, tho' it has met with considerable loss in the above mentioned engagements, was not discouraged; nor were the means of a continued resistance thought to be materially affected. The London Courier of the 30th June, states, that the battles which commenced on the 9th and ended the 14th were very bloody, and attended with great loss on both sides, that the last one was the most desperate conflict ever recorded in history; which, although terminated against the Russians, in consequence of some mistake in manoeuvring a part of the army, was nevertheless attended with immense loss to the French; this was proved by the successful retreat which the Russians made on that occasion. Another paper states, that the battle was so dreadful, that both parties remained for some time, after the battle, in nearly the same position as before it; and that in point of loss or important advantages, it was considered as an event in which neither could claim a decisive victory. The following is of July 2, 3 P. M. "We have just been favored with a sight of a letter from Koenigsberg, received by a gentleman of the first respectability on whom we can fully rely. It places the battle of the 14th in a very different point of view from the French account. So far from being a defeat, and in favor of the French, it states, with confidence, that the consequences of the battle, which was very bloody on both sides, will in the end be to the advantage of the allies; that only a part of the Russian army was engaged; that they fell back as a matter of prudence, and not from defeat; that many French prisoners were brought into Koenigsberg on that day; and at the departure of the latter they had no fears for the perfect safety of the town."
Some unofficial accounts state, that not only Koenigsberg, but Pillau and Memel, had been taken by the French. Alexander was not to be evacuated, Gen. Moore having been dispatched with a large reinforcement to that quarter.
A revolution is said to have taken place in Turkey; and the Grand Seignior deposed and beheaded, together with his ministers.
From the Boston Palladium of Friday.
By captain Scott, from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 24th insto.
Of the French victory of the 14th June, they contain the same account furnished by the Paris papers, as bro't to that city by the prince Borghese. They also state a rumor, that on the 15th of June, Bonaparte followed up his victory of the preceding day, by successes which nearly annihilated the remains of the Russian army; but if we may credit a letter from Koenigsberg, nothing extraordinary was done from the 14th to the 17th of June, when that city still remained in the hands of the Prussians; and as the Russians have been stated to have a large corps of reserve, other important battles may be expected before the fate of Europe is decided although there is little room for the British to hope the result will be agreeable to their wishes. There is no rumor of negotiations.
The British expedition for Stralsund, has sailed in two divisions, but it will arrive too late to render any service.
The account of the lady of Mr. Pinckney, American envoy, is mentioned in a London paper.
The late papers show that the present British ministers are anxious for the preservation of peace with Ame-
rica. Report states, that negotiation on the return treaty was in a favorable train; but we should imagine our envoys would feel obliged to wait for the particular instructions sent by Mr. Purviance in the Wasp.
The splendid embassy from the emperor of Russia to the emperor of China, is said to have been refused admittance into the capital. On its arrival at the great wall, the ambassador was met by an officer from the Chinese court, with a letter and presents from the emperor to his brother of Russia, and desiring him to make the best of his way back, his imperial majesty being unwilling, after so long a journey, to allow him to extend it beyond what was necessary!
NAPLES, JUNE 2. It has not been the English, as we at first were led to believe, but their allies, who have made a landing in Calabria, with the remainder of the troops of king Ferdinand. This was probably to assist the conspirators at Naples. Six thousand men, led by a general worthy of better employ, and a more honorable warfare, viz. the prince of Hesse Philipsthal, the brave defender of Gaeta were landed at Reggio. They made so sure of success that they immediately declared themselves the conquerors of Naples. Upon the enemy's approach, his majesty gave orders to general Regnier to retreat, and by these means to encourage the enemy in his confidence, and draw him some distance from the coast. In consequence of this measure, the prince of Hesse soon threatened the town of Mont Leone. The king, however, would not suffer a place which had given such proofs of its loyalty, to fall a sacrifice to the enemy. Gen. Regnier faced about, attacked the enemy on the 28th, near Mileto. In a short time almost the whole corps under the prince of Hesse, was killed or taken. With difficulty a small part of the cavalry regained Reggio. The Calabrians behaved in a most exemplary manner. A number of them had collected together to attack the common enemy, whom these good people distinguished by the name of robbers, murderers, &c.
Respecting the conspiracy, we learn, that it was to have been carried into effect on the day of the Holy Sacrament. The trials of the conspirators go on with all possible dispatch—five of the ringleaders have been sentenced to death in 24 hours.
LONDON, JUNE 2. A mercantile house, whose business is principally confined to the manufacture and dealings in Yorkshire cloth, have stopped payment for a sum which, it is said, exceeds half a million sterling; they were engaged also in a provincial bank, which has also stopped payment.
JUNE 8. In the course of the last month the ratifications were exchanged in the palace of government of the different treaties by which the houses of Anhalt, Schwartzburg von de Lippe, Reuss and Waldeck, have acceded to the Rhenish confederacy.
[French Paper.] Extract of a letter, dated, Banks of the Elbe, June 24. One o'clock, P. M.
"A report is in general circulation, which, though I cannot trace it to any satisfactory authority, is so important, that I must relate it as I have received it. A revolution instigated by the Janissaries, is said to have taken place in Constantinople. It is further stated, that the Sultan, his son, and all the immediate ministers, have fallen victims to the popular fury; and that the nephew of the late Sultan has been proclaimed successor.
"Others add, that the French minister Sebastiani, and many French, are among the killed.
"I understand, that 400 wagons have been put in requisition, in order to transport the division of Molitor and Boudet to East Prussia. This circumstance, and the silence of the Hamburg papers this morning, has raised our spirits."
The intelligence of a revolution at Constantinople, received by the mail yesterday, is liable to much doubt. The report, however, was thought of sufficient consequence to be included in the dispatch of the British envoy at Altona to government. Some private letters from Hamburg go so far as to state, that peace had been offered to Great Britain and Russia, by the Porte—and that Sebastiani had been obliged to leave Constantinople, dreading the fury of the populace, which was vehemently directed against French influence.
We have made some extracts relating to the military operation in the Turkish provinces. It appears from these that the official reports in the French papers of the victories obtained by the Turks over the Russian and Servians, are a tissue of falsehoods. So late as the end of May, the Grand Vizier had not been able to advance further than Adrianople. His army was inconsiderable, insufficiently provided with arms, and in want of almost every necessary requisite for entering upon a campaign. The Russians, far from abandoning Wallachia; as it was stated, had advanced their head-quarters from Bucharest to the Danube. There was every probability that Widdin would be shortly in their possession, as it was approached by a strong Russian corps on one side, while the Servians were advancing in force against it from an opposite direction. We wish the pros-
pect in Poland was as cheering as it is on the banks of the Danube. As soon as the fortresses on that river shall have fallen, we shall be surprised if the war in that quarter continue a month afterwards.
A letter from an officer of rank at Monte Video to his friend in England, states the important fact of the people of Buenos Ayres having declared themselves an independent nation.
"Monte Video, March 16. "An event of the most extraordinary nature has just come to our knowledge, which is, that the people of Buenos Ayres, with a Frenchman of the name of Liniers at their head, have declared themselves an independent nation. Like North America. In answer to a flag of truce, they say, that if we support them in this object, they will receive us with open arms, as their deliverers—but, on the contrary, if we want to make the country a colony to G. Britain, they will contest it to the last inch. In the mean time, we are obliged to content ourselves with remaining as we are, as our general wisely conceives his force too small to divide, by leaving a garrison here, and with the remainder to attack Buenos Ayres—he therefore has determined to wait reinforcements, or perhaps, as they are quarrelling among themselves, we may at last be called in to settle the dispute. I have been with the general 50 miles up the country, which is one continued flat, as we are told, of 300 leagues without even a hill. "It is thinly inhabited, and those poor and wretched in the extreme, owing to the narrow policy and oppression of the Spaniards. They are as you know from what has been written of the country, of a dark copper color, with remarkable long black hair—but I think, the finest muscular made men I ever beheld: in general they are very tall. I think the women extremely handsome; they live to be sure in the greatest filth. I do not exaggerate when I tell you the price of an ox is a dollar, and of a very good horse from two to five. With both those animals the whole face of the country for miles is covered."
VIENNA, JUNE 6. The court gazette of this day contains the following from Turkey: "The grand vizier proceeded with his advanced guard, on the 4th of May, from Adrianople, towards the Danube.
"On this occasion the spirit of insurrection manifested itself among the troops. On the 8th of May, Hussein Effendi, director general for provisioning the army, was massacred in the middle of the camp—the treasurer would have shared the same fate, had he not saved himself by flight. Kadipacha of Congo, was also murdered by his troops, while upon the march—he was one of the strongest advocates for the new European tactics.
"The late advantages of the Servians have displeased the Porte in the utmost degree, and in a sitting of the divan, on the 11th of May, it was determined to spare neither age nor sex among those rebels—those that remain after battle, are to be made slaves."
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
JUNE 29.
AMERICAN TRADE.
Lord Hawkesbury presented, by his majesty's command, the order in council, continuing the provisions of the American intercourse act, which expired during the recess; and gave notice, that it was the intention of his majesty's government to propose to Parliament a bill for continuing the above act for a time to be then specified, and to propose in such bill a clause of indemnity for the advice given to his majesty to continue the provisions of the former act, after it had legally expired.
Lord Auckland stated, that the reason he did not, when in office, recommend the continuance of the act which had now expired, was the pending negotiation with America. He trusted that when the treaty which was the result of that negotiation came to be discussed, it would be found that every possible attention had been paid to the interests of this country. He thought it but fair now to state, that when the question of the renewal of the American Intercourse Act came to be discussed, he should probably be of opinion, that the same reasons which before operated did not exist for the continuance of the act. One part of it in particular, he objected to; and did object to during the negotiation; he alluded to that part of it which allowed to the Americans a carrying trade between our possessions in the East Indies and Europe.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, JUNE 29.
AMERICA.—Lord Temple said, that seeing the Chancellor of the exchequer, in his place, he would beg leave to ask him a question. In the course of the last session it had fallen to his lot to bring in a bill, which had been passed contrary to the opinion of those who composed the present administration; he meant the American Intercourse Bill; and he wished to know if the present ministers meant to move for its repeal?
Mr. Rose said, that he for one, had strenuously opposed the bill alluded to, during its progress through the House because he disapproved the measure; but as it had received the approbation of the House, and passed into a law, he
did not think it would be decent to move its repeal till its operation was somewhat better known.
JUNE 30. Foreign and British shipping.—Mr. Eden rose in pursuance of his notice, to make a motion relative to this subject. This he prefaced by a speech of considerable length, stating the object he had in view to be to show the prosperity and increase of our navigation, while the country was under the management of the late administration. One great cause to which the decline of the British navigation was ascribed, was the passing of the bill, called the American Intercourse Bill, which had been represented as a wanton innovation; and yet, by the answer given last night by the Treasurer of the Navy, he learned that ministers had no intention of repealing it, although they had alleged that it went to do for enemies what they could not do for themselves, and to resign to other nations our naval superiority. The House had been told that the whole conduct of the late ministry was a series of concessions to neutrals, and that they were weak enough to commence a negotiation during the existence of the Non-Importation Act!
Mr. Rose said, he did not rise to oppose this motion, but to state that he was at a loss to know what the hon. gentleman could possibly make out from such an account. The only law passed during the last session, which had any relation to this matter, was the American Intercourse bill, and upon that subject the noble lord opposite to him (Lord Temple), had asked him yesterday whether ministers intended to repeal it, in consequence of the objections formerly stated to it? To this, he answered, that it was rather an important question to be determined, during the pending of a treaty with America; although he was convinced such a repeal must be of advantage to the country. During the time that the bill was pending, he was convinced it would prove a mischievous bill, and he was now more convinced in that opinion, as he could venture to say, that it actually puts this country in a worse situation than we were in before, by enabling the Americans to drive the British shipping out of the colonial trade, as the West India had no means of carrying his sugar to America. On these grounds, he very much doubted whether upon a competition between British and American ships, the latter would not gain the ascendancy.
Viscount Howick said there was no man more desirous than he was to cultivate the good will and friendship of America, being convinced it was for the interest of both countries; but he could not carry that desire so far as to say, that an act of Parliament, detrimental to our interests, and destructive of the British colonies, should not be repealed as soon as its evil effects were discovered. If the right hon. gentleman had experienced the inconvenience he expressed, nothing could justify him in not repealing it. The truth was, all the charges brought forward upon this head formerly were totally unfounded, and had been only made by the present ministers, to serve their own purposes, when in opposition, but which they in their consciences, could not now venture to support. Before he sat down, he could not help saying a word or two respecting the conduct of another right hon. gentleman opposite, (Mr. Percival) respecting the order of council passed in consequence of the French decree of the 21st of November. That right hon. gentleman had stated, that he thought then, as he seemed still to think, the measures of the last administration wholly inadequate to the purposes intended; and if so, why did he not now take upon himself to advise his majesty to correct the spiritless measure? Was not that decree just as much in force against this country as it was when he first objected to it? The whole conduct of the present ministers manifestly shewed, that they do not believe what they themselves formerly said when in opposition.
Mr. Rose repeated, that so far from repealing the American intercourse bill, he would rather, under existing circumstances, advise its renewal.
The chancellor of the exchequer rose, he said, not for the purpose of prolonging this discussion. He did still continue to lament, that the measure which the late government had thought proper to adopt at the time when the violent decree of France respecting neutrals was passed, was not met in a manner more efficacious—but still he did not conceive that this would be a proper or convenient time to make any alteration in it.
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WM. DUANE will also thank those, who have collected subscribers, for "POLITICS FOR FARMERS and MECHANICS," to inform him of their names and places of residence, without delay. July 13—
TRIAL OF A. BURR
On Saturday the jurors were sworn, viz. Edward Carrington, David L. Lambert, R. E. Parker, Hugh Mercer, Christopher Anthony, James Sheppard, Reuben Blakey, Benjamin Graves, Miles Bott, and Henry Coleman.
On Monday after the names of the selected jurors and venire was called over the following gentlemen were added, which complete the pannel, viz. John M. Sheppard and Richard Cud. Proclamation being made in due form, the prisoner standing up, the clerk read the indictment, and afterwards addressed the jury in the usual form.
When, Mr. Hay opened the case on the part of the prosecution, in a speech of considerable length.
On Tuesday the Chief Justice delivered the opinion of the court concerning the order of the evidence on the part of the U. S. which declared that the counsel for the U. S. might adopt their own order.
Gen. EATON was then examined & delivered his testimony with great clearness, in a firm and manly manner.
THE LIGHT IN QUARRY Committed by Capt. DAVIDSON will meet in Company on the parade forth of the President's House, to-morrow evening at 5 o'clock. JOHN SMITH, Ser.
August 21— District of Columbia, to wit:
Be it remembered that on the 18th day of August in the thirty second year of the Independence of the United States of America, William Cañon of the said district had deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit: "Reports of Cases argued and adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States, in the years 1805 and 1806, Vol. III. By WILLIAM CAÑON, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia."
In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
G' DENHALE, Clerk of the district of Columbia.
of the district court for the district of Columbia. August 21. 4
Fifty Dollars Reward
RANAWAY from the subscriber residing in the District of Columbia, on the first of August, 1807, a black man named MILES, about five feet 8 or 9 inches high, 25 years of age, has been a carpenter and is an excellent workman, has a remarkable fear on the top of one of his feet (something like the fear from a burn), believed to be on his right foot—he was dressed in an ozmbrugh jacket and pantaloons, but may change both his name and dress.
Ten dollars will be paid if found in this District, and the above reward if out of the District and confined in any Jail to that I get him again. ROBERT ALEXANDER. Washington, August 19, 1807.
NOTICE.
THE Pews on the lower floor in CHRIST CHURCH, will be sold at public auction on Tuesday the 25th inst. precisely at 12 o'clock. As it is supposed that those pews will command immediate sale, those persons desirous of accommodating their families, will do well to observe punctilious attendance.
CONDITIONS.
The pews to be sold to the highest bidder—one half of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale—the other half when the interior of the church is finished agreeably to the present contracts, at which time should the payments be punctually made, a deed to the property will be given by the vestry. The purchasers to hold the pews in fee as real property, and by him transferable at pleasure, subject nevertheless to such yearly rent as will be designated in the church previous to the commencement of the sale, which ground rent (as the annual funds of the church,) being intended for the support of the clergymen, clerk, sexton, and to keep the church in repair, to be paid quarterly in advance, and in case of delinquency in the payment continuing for one year, the vestry shall sell such pew at public sale, to pay the amount due thereon, the surplus, after deducting the charges and expenses of such sale, to be given to the former proprietor.
All persons who have subscribed to the building of the church, and paid such subscription, will on becoming a purchaser of a pew or pews, have the amount deducted from the purchase price. But no part of the subscription money paid, shall be returned to a non-purchaser, nor shall any money be returned to such person, who may purchase a pew for less than his first subscription.
By order of the Vestry, HENRY INGLE, W. Master. August 19— 3t.
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber in August 1807, a Negro CHARLES, who is a bright well made Black man, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, has been some time of a gardener. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home or lodge him any jail to that I get him again. Wm B. BRANN. Upper Marlbo', Jan. 9—cawu

RAMSAY'S LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
IN the press, and in a few weeks will be published by E. S. THOMAS, of Providence, R. Island, 1st of Charleston, S. C. and for sale at J. March's book store, George Town.
The Life of GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the U. States of America, throughout the war which established their Independence, and first President of the United States.
BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. AUTHOR OF THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. This work will be published on the following conditions:
 1st. It will be comprised in one volume, octavo, of about 400 pages, on a fine wove paper.  2d. It shall be ornamented with an elegant engraved Head of Washington.  3d. The price to Subscribers, in boards, will be two dollars and fifty cents; to non-subscribers, three dollars.  4. No money will be required until the books are ready for delivery.  On the completion of a work, coming from an author so celebrated in the annals of literature as Ramsay, justice it to say, that the manuscript has been read by several gentlemen of great literary acquirements, and pronounced to be a "piece of elegant classic Biography." Subscriptions received at J. March's book store, High Street, George Town. Where are just received a new collection of books in every department of literature. July 15.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
If taken in this state, or ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS if taken out of this state and brought home.  OLIVER, HARRY, LINA, & SARAH, who ran away from the subscribers living in Madison county, on the 15th of June last; Oliver, is a stout made fellow about 45 years old, about 6 feet high, a little yellow complexioned, round shouldered and a little knock kneed, some few grey hairs to be seen about his temples, has a hoarse voice the appearance of a cold—Harry is a very small fellow, but well made to his height, supposed to be about 30 years old, black complexioned, a sailor by trade—Lina, a small yellow complexioned wench about 22 years old, the said Lina and Harry were purchased out of the estate of Mr. Benjamin Celines of Prince George county in the year 1800—Sarah, a dark complexioned girl about 15 years old; I think it useless to mention their clothing as I have reason to believe they have changed their clothing since they left home; I do not doubt but they are provided with a pass and may attempt to pass as free people, but examining the pass and not finding the country seal to it, it will prove to be a counterfeit one, and may attempt to get into Maryland or Pennsylvania, or to Norfolk, or to one of the western states, or possibly they may have been conducted off by some white person to some distant port who may make sale of them. I hereby give a caution to all and forewarn all owners and masters of vessels from taking on board or concealing said negroes under the British penalty of the law, or the sum half of the 150 dollars will be given if secured in jail out of the state and 50 dollars if secured in jail in this state so that we get them again.  THOMAS ORVIS, THOMAS GRAVES, JUS. Virginia, Madison county, August 17—St
New & Valuable BOOKS.
 JUST received, and now opening, at D. RAPINE'S book store on Capitol Hill, a Choice and Valuable Collection of BOOKS and STATIONERY, which he will be happy to dispose of to his friends and customers on the most reasonable terms—among which are:  The Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owenson, author of the Wild Irish Girl, Saint Clair, or the Heirs of Desmond, by the same author.  Warren's History of the American revolution, 3 vols.  Montgomery's Poems, Roberts on Fraud, Sugden's Law of Venders, Estlin's Reports, vol. 7th, Peter's (Judge) Maritime Law, Henshaw and Mumford's Virginia Reports, Domestic Cookery, Sidney on Government, Aitken's Geography, Workman's do. Geographical questions, Sporting Anecdotes, Nautical Almanacs for 1808—9, German Theatre, 6 vols. Iles's Surveying, Sacred Classics, 9 vols. Seignie's Letters, 7 vols. Sully's Memoirs, 5 vols. Pope's Homer, 4 vols. Gray's Italian Dictionary, Young's Centaur, Lady's elegant tortoise-shell combs, ornamented and plain. Spectacles and Morocco cases. Watch chains and keys. Fashionable paper hangings and borders. Reeves' water colors. Mathematical Instruments, Chamber Lamps and wicks, Japanese Ink. Durable do. A large assortment of writing & letter paper—hot pressed and plain. Quills, sealing-wax, wafer, pen knives, &c. &c.  Dr. Rees' Cyclopaedia, Vols. 5th, Part 18, or the 9th half volume, is just received and ready for delivery, those who have not had ALL the preceding volumes oblige by sending for them. Aug. 7  Post-Office, Washington City. THE Post-Master, requests all those indebted to him for postage on letters and newspapers, to make immediate payment, in order to enable him to settle his accounts with the General Post-Office. August 13. 
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 Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cord, Callimere, single and double milled Batin cloths, fashionable S. with Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florantines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made to the first style of fashion. Richard Harwells celebrated patent parallel suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
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 administration on the personal estate of Thomas Ducket, 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 before 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 payment. ALLEN B. DUCKETT, Adm. City of Washington, March 18—tf All claims forwarded by mail must be post paid.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
R. C. Weightman, Printer, Bookseller, and Stationer, Pennsylvania avenue.
 HAS just received from Philadelphia and New York, a Large and General Assortment of articles in his line, which he will sell on the same terms they can be had for in either of those places, among which are:  Melmoth's Population, 2 vols, Lauderdale on Public Wealth, Lalande's Democritus, 2 vols. Lay on an Irish Harp, by the author of the Wild Irish Girl.  Homer's Iliad, pocket edition, plates, Odyssey do. Telemachus, do. Tale of a Tub, (Swift's) do. Devil on Two Sticks, (Le Sage) do. Jonathan Wild, (Fielding) do. Gil Blas, 3 v. do. Marmoncel's Tales, 2 v. do. Sully's Memoirs, 5 v. Museum of Wit, Tristram Shandy, 3 v. Voiture's Tales, 2 v. The above are principally superb and cheap London editions.  Oddity's European Commerce, shewing new and secure channels of trade with the continent of Europe, &c. &c. A late and very valuable publication.  Jackson's Mediterranean Commerce, Warren's History of the American Revolution, a late important and interesting work, Life of James Beattie, L. L. D. Aitkin's Geographical Delineations, Playfair's Geometry, Ferguson's Lectures, 2 v. 8 vo. with plates separate in 4 to. new edition 6 DOLLARS, Dr. Meigs' Geological account of the United States.  Sterne's Works, New edition, 5 v. 5 DOLLARS. Peregrine Pickle, do. 3 v. 3 DOLLARS. Winter Evenings by Dr. V. Knox, Wonders of Nature and Art, 14 v. Lavoisier's Chemistry, Black's do. 3 v. Gibson's Surveying, Hutton's Mensuration, Washington's Letters, Simson's Conic Sections, Euclid, Bacon's Abridgement, 7 v. Wilson's Works, 3 v. Blackstone's Commentaries with Christian's Notes 4 v. Dallas's Reports, 4th v. Young's Latin Dictionary, Latin Courses, (Farrand's) Davidsons Exercises, Hoyle's Games, neat pocket edition and cheap.  Leonora, a new novel by Miss Edgeworth, Wild Irish Girl, by Miss Owenson, Zaida, by Kotzebue, Moira, by J. J. Rousseau, Morland Vale, and a variety of other new and interesting books.  An additional assortment of Music, among which are the Battle of the Nile, Just Like Love, &c. &c. Writing Papers of all kinds, plain and hot-pressed. Quills, from 40 to 5 and 6 dollars per thousand. Scaling Wax, Red Tape, office Wafers of all sizes, Penknives, Fruit do. embossed visiting Cards, &c. &c. A large assortment of elegant and common Pocket Books, Ladies' and Gentlemen's, Printing Ink, patent Ball-kins, &c. &c. &c. August 12—6ocap 
LAND FOR SALE.
To be sold at public sale on the premises, the first day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, a Tract of Land on which I now dwell, lying on Potomac river, adjoining Swan Point. This tract contains about 360 acres with a great sufficiency of timber, and fire wood. The soil is well adapted to the growth of Indian Corn, Tobacco, Wheat and Clover. This tract having two convenient dwelling houses on it, the one on the river, the other on Cuckoo's Creek may be sold in two equal parts or altogether as may best suit purchasers. The adjoining waters abound with fine fish, oysters and wild fowl in their season. The terms of sale are as follows, 700 dollars paid down, the balance of the purchase money to be paid in three equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bond and approved security bearing interest from the day of sale. The sale to commence at 1 o'clock, P. M. EDWARD DIGGES. Cabran, Charles county, } Md. Aug. 12—tdol
50 Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY on the morning of the 8th inst. from the subscriber a negro man Named Richard Brown. He is about 23 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, well set, rather light colored, something forbidding in his countenance, and is a very artful fellow; had on when he went away a coarse white shirt, nankeen pantaloons, and an old great coat. He has been seen since in the district with a black coat, nankeen pantaloons and coat on. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him to me, or lodge him in jail in the district of Columbia, with reasonable charges. JOHN CASSIN. N. B. He had on one of his ankles a horse lock, which it is supposed he cannot get off. July 30. eptf
PROPOSALS
For carrying mails of the United States on the following routes will be received at the General Post Office until the 15th of October next.
 1st. From Petersburg by Harrisville, Goldsborough, Drummondburg, Warrenton, Lewisburg, Raleigh, and Averboro, to Fayetteville, three times a week.  Leave Petersburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 a m, arrive at Warrenton, same days by 8 p m. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a m, arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p m. Leave Raleigh, Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 3 a m, arrive at Fayetteville same days by 5 p m.  Returning—Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 a m, arrive at Raleigh same days by 6 p m. Leave Raleigh every Wednesday, Friday, and Monday at 3 a m, arrive at Warrenton same days by 6 p m. Leave Warrenton every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday 1 a m, arrive at Petersburg same days by 8 p m.  2nd. From Fayetteville by Lumberton, Barefoot's Mills, Porters Ferry, Gaules and Georgetown to Charleston three times a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 4 a m, arrive at Porters Ferry on _____, arrive at Georgetown, on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p m. Leave Georgetown every Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday at 2 a m, arrive at Charleston same days by 4 p m.  Returning—Leave Charleston every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5 a m, arrive at Georgetown same days by 6 p m. Leave Georgetown every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2 a m, arrive at Porters Ferry on _____, arrive at Fayetteville on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 6 p m. 
NOTES.
 1. The Post master general may expedite the mails, & alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.  2. Fifteen annuities shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified.  3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails delivered for each depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.  4. Newspapers, as well as letters, to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.  5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.  6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February, and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.  7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.  8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.  9. The Post master general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end, whenever any failure happens which amounts to the loss of a trip.  10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of January next, & to continue in force until the 31st day of March 1810. 
GIDEON GRANGER, Post master general. General Post-Office, Washington city, July 31—tdol 15
A HOUSE & LOT for Sale.
WILL be offered at public sale on Thursday the 27th inst. at 12 o'clock on the premises on a credit of 90 days, a Two Story BRICK HOUSE with two rooms and a passage on each floor, a cellar and dry well therein—this house is situated on Lot No. 10 in square 728 on East Capital Street, fronting the Capital. Negotiable paper bearing interest from the date with approved endorser will be required of the purchaser, and when paid a good title will be made by SAME TYLER, Executor of Saml. Tyler deceased. August 17—tdol
To be Sold at Auction.
ON Monday 24th day of August, at one o'clock, at the late residence of Samuel Baker, deceased, on Greenhead's Point, all the personal property of Samuel Baker, deceased, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Mahogany Sofa, Looking Glasses, prints, fancy Kitchen utensils, Horse and Cart, Milk Cow, &c. &c. Terms of sale made known, on the day of sale. HENRY BURFORD attorney for Jane Baker, executrix. August 17—24.
PROPOSALS.
BY CONRAD, LUCAS & Co. (late M. and J. Conrad and Co.) No. 138, Market street, FOR PUBLISHING LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the government of the United States, during the years 1804, 1805, and 1806.
THIS work will be prepared by captain MERIWETHER LEWIS, and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprised in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least 700 pages, the second and third from four to five hundred each, printed on good paper, and a fair Pica type. The several volumes in succession will be put to press as early periods as the avocations of the author will permit him to prepare them for publication.
PART THE FIRST—IN TWO VOLUMES. VOLUME FIRST.
Will contain a narrative of the voyage, with a description of some of the most remarkable places in those hitherto unknown wilds of America, accompanied by a map of good size, a large chart of the entrance of the Columbia river embracing the adjacent country, coast and harbors, and embellished with views of two beautiful cataracts of the Missouri; the plan, on a large scale, of the connected falls of that river, is also, of those of the falls, narrows and great rapids of the Columbia, with their several portages. For the information of future voyagers, there will be added in the sequel of this volume, some observations and remarks on the navigation of the Missouri and Columbia rivers, pointing out the precautions which must necessarily be taken, in order to ensure success, together with an itinerary of the most direct and practicable route across the continent of North America, from the confluence of the Missouri and the Mississippi rivers to the discharge of the Columbia into the Pacific Ocean.
VOLUME SECOND.
Whatever properly appertains to geography, embracing a description of the rivers, mountains, climate, soil and face of the country; a view of the Indian nations distributed over that vast region, shewing their traditions, habits, manners, customs, national characters, stature, complexions, dress, dwellings, arms, and domestic utensils, with many others interesting particulars in relation to them; also, observations and reflections on the subjects of civilizing, governing and maintaining a friendly intercourse with those nations. A view of the fur trade of North America, setting forth a plan for its extension, and shewing the immense advantages which would accrue to the mercantile interests of the United States, by combining the same with a direct trade to the East Indies, through the continent of North America. This volume will be embellished with twenty plates illustrative of the dress and general appearance of such Indian nations as differ materially from each other; of their habitations; their weapons and habiliments used in war; their hunting and fishing apparatus; domestic utensils, &c. In an appendix there will also be given a diary of the weather kept with great attention throughout the whole of the voyage, shewing also the daily rise and fall of the principal water courses which were navigated in the course of the fame.
PART THE SECOND—IN ONE VOLUME.
This part of the work will be confined exclusively to scientific research, and principally to the natural history of those hitherto unknown regions. It will contain a full dissertation on such subjects as may have fallen within the notice of the author, and which may properly be distributed under the heads of Botany, Mineralogy, and Zoology, together with some notices on the origin of Prairies, the cause of the mudiness of the Missouri, of volcanic appearances, and other natural phenomena which were met with in the course of this interesting tour. This volume will also contain a comparative view of twenty three vocabularies of distinct Indian languages, procured by captains Lewis and Clark, on the voyage, and will be ornamented and embellished with a much greater number of plates than will be bestowed on the first part of the work as is intended that every subject of natural history which is entirely new, and of which there are a considerable number, shall be accompanied by an appropriate engraving illustrative of it.
This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here offered to the patronage of the public in such shape, that all persons willing to become subscribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as it shall be most convenient to themselves.
Detached from this work, there will be published
LEWIS & CLARK'S
MAP OF NORTH AMERICA,
From Lon. 0 deg. west, to the Pacific Ocean, and between 36 deg. and 52 deg. north Lat. with extensive marginal notes—dimensions 5 feet 8 inches by 3 feet 10 inches. Embracing all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as in manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through the various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial observations, made by captain Lewis during his late tour.
For the convenience of subscribers, these several works will be delivered at the most respectable commercial towns, and at the seats of government of the respective states and territories within the Union; no advance is required, nor will payment be demanded until such delivery is made.
The price of part the first in two vols. will be Ten DOLLARS, and that of part the second in one volume, Eleven DOLLARS, delivered in boards. Price of the Map, Ten DOLLARS.
Any persons who may have subscribed for these works, to which contain no stipulated price for the same, and who may be dissatisfied with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists, at any time prior to the 1st day of December next. M. LEWIS. July 27.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW. HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—4f
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THE Subscriber will SELL or RENT the HOTEL, situated on the Capitol Hill and near to the Capitol, at present occupied by Mr. P. D. SELLER. As this house is well known, it is useless to say more than that it is calculated for a large establishment, and is in the first situation as a hotel on a large scale in this city. Possession can be had the first day of October next. Some other houses for Sale or Rent on the Hill near the Capitol. For terms, apply to DANL. CARROLL of Dudm. Washington, August 5—2awto
LAUDABLE.
To the Non-resident Proprietors of Lands situated in the state of Ohio
NO person possessing common feelings of humanity, can for a moment reflect upon the situation of the non-resident proprietors in the western country (where they are subject to the hold for taxation and no hope of redemption) without pitying the misfortunes of a family, stripped of their dependence!!! The hungry speculator stands ready to grasp the fortunes of these unfortunate persons, and although he may seize that which does not enrich himself, he may, nevertheless place the property of the non-resident in such situation, that the expense of the redemption would be almost as great a loss to the original proprietor, as the land would be worth—such circumstances as these call aloud for a permanent agent for the non residents in the state of Ohio.
Having been solicited from various quarters to embark in the business of an Agent for non residents, I had determined to offer my services last fall when the recommedatory letter subjoined was signed; but from the business, which, at that period engaged my attention from other quarters, I could only be induced to transact business in that capacity for a few friends. Having disengaged myself from those concerns, I now tender my services to non-resident proprietors of lands situated in the state of Ohio; who, though they are dispersed throughout the United States, have an opportunity now afforded them, of employing an agent to attend their business, whose endeavor it will be to discharge it to their satisfaction.
Those persons who are desirous of employing me as their agent, will address letters to this place by post, designating the business required to be performed; the situation of the land, the number of the warrant, entry, and survey, in whose name the same may have been entered surveyed or patented, or in whose name it was entered with the Auditor for taxation, and in what district or upon what water course the same may be situated, or as accurate a description as the nature of the case will permit.
Should persons with their lands redeemed from purchasers, if it belong to heirs it will be necessary to forward proper vouchers to that effect; if they will their lands sold, divided or disposed of in any manner whatever, proper authority should accompany their letters, and their business will be attended to, upon the following
CONDITIONS:
 1st. Paying taxes, taking receipts and transmitting duplicates to my employer, for every acre one dollar, and a commission of two and a half per cent. upon all monies received and paid for taxes.  2d. Selling or redeeming lands, &c. from 6 to 10 per cent. or whatever the expense and trouble attending the business may be reasonably worth.  3d. All letters addressed to me must be post paid. Notes must be enclosed covering the amount of commission and fees, as specified, and the amount of taxes which may be nearly ascertained (if the quality of the land is known) from the following rates of taxation imposed by law, viz: first rate land 90 cents; second rate 60 cents, and third rate 40 cents, per hundred acres.  4th. All employers will please to designate their address and place of residence. 
THOMAS S. HINDE.
Chillicothe, state of Ohio, July 11th, 1807.
The sale of non-residents lands will commence the first Monday in December next, Chillicothe, December 6th, 1806.
From our acquaintance with Thomas S. Hinde, and being informed that he offers his services as agent for the proprietors of lands, who are non residents, within the state of Ohio, we feel no hesitation in recommending him to our respective friends, acquaintances and all non-resident proprietors as a proper person to be employed in that business; and from our acquaintance with him, conceive that he will discharge the duties assigned him, with fidelity, promptitude and dispatch. Given under our hands at Chillicothe, the date above written.
 James Taylor,  Ch. A. Stuart,  George Clark,  Hen. Massie,  E. Langham.  Chillicothe, July 11th 1807.
From our acquaintance with Thomas S. Hinde, we conceive him well qualified for discharging the duties of an agent for non-resident proprietors of lands in the state of Ohio.
 Thomas Gibson,  Auditor of accounts for the state of Ohio,  Wm. M'Farland,  Treasurer,  A. F. Williams,  Collector of non residents land tax.  August 7—
Washington, Aug. 5th 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, that application is intended to be made to the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of Certificate No. 10766 for 5200 dollars deferred Six per cent Stock funding to the credit of Francis Beauchamp on books of the Treasury Department, which certificate has been lost or destroyed. JAMES DAVIDSON, Jr. August 5—wct