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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1045.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
TRIAL OF COL. AARON BURR.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13th.
(Continued.)
Mr. Hay. It is extremely uncertain, sir, whether Mr. Bollman will or will not answer the questions, which may be propounded to him by the grand jury. If he is the very honorable man, which these gentlemen have represented, he certainly will not refuse to answer. But if he does refuse, it can only be upon the ground that he is really a criminal. It is not therefore necessary for us to determine this point at the present time. It is not necessary to decide whether Dr. B. is or is not a pardoned man; we do sincerely hope, that he will appear in the character of an honorable man; and not refuse to answer the interrogatories of the grand jury. But if he should pursue that course, it will be then time enough for us to bring this discussion before the court.
Mr. Hay. The proposition which I had stated, seems to me to be so evident as to require little argument. I consider Dr. B. as a pardoned man; and therefore I desired that the court should certify that fact for the instruction of the grand jury. Gentlemen, however, seem themselves to concede the very point for which we are contending. Why do they so much expatiate on the consequences of a pardon, if they do not consider that one has been already established? Why do they wish to screen Dr. B. under the plea that he cannot be made to defend himself, unless they consider him not sufficiently secured by the possession of a pardon? As to the effect of a pardon, it is a distinct question; on which the court may hereafter instruct the grand jury. But at present I wish the court merely to certify that he is pardoned.
Mr. Martin. I replied that if the gentleman had attended to his argument he would have seen that most of his authorities had borne upon the existence of a pardon and not upon the effects of one.
Chief Justice. Have any of you authorities to shew when the pardon operates?
Mr. Martin. Certainly from the time of pleading.
Chief Justice. You mistake my question. Suppose the pardon to be lost, is it then valid?
Mr. Martin. If it be proved that he had pleaded it to an indictment, I presume an exemplification of it would answer every purpose.
Mr. Martin. As another reason, sir, why Dr. Bollman has refused this pardon, permit me to say, that it would be considered as an admission of guilt. Dr. B. does not admit that he has been guilty. He does not consider that a pardon is necessary for an innocent man. Dr. B. knows what he has to fear from the prosecution of an angry government; but he will brave it all. The man who did so much to risk the Marquis La Fayette from his imprisonment; and who has been known at so many courts, bears too great a regard for his reputation, to wish to have it sounded throughout Europe, that he was compelled to abandon his honor through a fear of unjust persecution.
After some desultory conversation, Dr. Bollman was sent up to the grand jury, without any particular notification. The question whether he is pardoned, and of course how far he may be called upon to disclose all that he knows, are reserved for future discussion and decision.
Mr. Hay requested leave to inform the grand jury that fatigue alone had prevented General Wilkinson from attending them on that day; but that he should appear before them on Monday.
Mr. Bots then observed, that there was one point in the supplemental charge, which he wished to notice. In one part of the charge, the clause of the constitution relative to treason, is quoted, which clause recognizes the necessity of two witnesses to prove an overt act. In a subsequent part, there seems to be an implication that one witness to an overt act is sufficient—How was this contrariety to be explained?
Chief Justice. Though the constitution declares that two witnesses are necessary to produce conviction; yet it may not be so strictly and absolutely necessary to authorise an indictment. My present impression is, that though there must be two witnesses to the general charge of treason; yet that one witness may be sufficient for one act; and another to another. Chief Justice quoted the statute of Edward VI. The law books made this discrimination between a trial and an indictment.
Mr. Hay. There is one important question worthy of our consideration. In your supplemental charge, sir, you have referred to the statute of Edward VI. But no such statute is now in force here. A general law of the Virginia legislature in swept all the British laws; and then they set to re-enacting such as were congenial with our form of government. But this statute was not re-enacted.
ment of our revolution; and the question is whether, if it was in force then, it can be so considered now.—Do gentlemen concede, that we are bound by a statute, which the government has not adopted?
At the close of the court, the Chief Justice observed, as the Editor is informed, that he had explained the sense in which the words, which had been remarked on by Mr. McRae, had been employed; but that he had no desire that they should remain in the written opinion. That he did not perceive that they were calculated to excite any feeling; but as it was not his intention to convey the idea that a conviction right or wrong was wished; and as that idea had been inferred, and might be thereafter attached to them by those who might see the opinion without hearing the explanatory words, he had expunged them. Accordingly the words "was wished and" were expunged when the Editor received the written opinion.
Some desultory conversation ensued; when the court adjourned 'till Monday 11 o'clock.
MONDAY, June 15.
Mr. Hay directed the deputy marshal to request General Wilkinson to come into court. In a few minutes, General W. entered with a firm and dignified carriage, and gracefully bowing to the bench, and surrounding spectators, took his stand behind Colonel Burr's counsel. How replete with feeling and interest, was the scene before us! It was the first occasion on which these two distinguished individuals had met, since the explosion of these interesting transactions which have so strongly agitated our country, and with which both of them have been so deeply connected. Col. Burr's countenance was marked by a haughty contempt: The countenance of General Wilkinson, was calm, dignified and commanding.
After General Wilkinson had taken the oath at the clerk's table—Mr. Hay enquired of the court whether he was at liberty to communicate to the grand jury through the marshal, that their immediate examination of Gen. W. might perhaps facilitate their enquiries—and then Gen. W. attended the marshal to the jury room.
Mr. Hay. The opposite counsel have objected to the tenor of the oath, which had been administered to the witnesses. Will the court instruct the clerk on the subject.
Mr. Bots stated, he did not approve of the form in which the oath was administered; that this objection, however, did not come from col. B. that there was some variation between the present and other forms; but that if the A. for the U. S. was satisfied with the form, col. B.'s counsel would acquiesce.
Mr. Hay. There are now four indictments before the grand jury; two of them against A. Burr for treason & for a misdemeanor; and two against Herman Blenckhasset for the same offences; and it was this circumstance, which dictated the general form of the oath.
Chief Justice presumed that this form was not less obligatory than if all the indictments had been particularly enumerated.
Mr. Hay. It is the general form, sir: to give true answer to such questions as the grand jury may ask.
Mr. Wickham stated, that as the indictments were now pending before the grand jury it was necessary to recall to the memory of the court, a circumstance which had been early suggested; that a number of improper papers might be exhibited before the grand jury.
The attorney for the U. S. had indeed pledged himself to send up no papers, which had not previously passed the inspection of the court; but it had since occurred to col. Burr's counsel that the witnesses themselves might carry up such papers. The object of this promise would entirely defeated, if papers were thus to be carried, instead of being sent up. It would be changing too the very functions of a witness;—whose business it was to give testimony, and not to carry papers. Finding that nothing could be done without an application to the court, Mr. W. submitted it to them, whether they ought not to instruct the grand jury to receive no papers, but through the medium of the court.
Mr. Hay hoped, that the court would not act upon a mere suspicion; that witnesses will carry up improper papers; it was extremely probable, that Gen. W. in delivering his evidence before the grand jury may have occasion to resort to certain letters that he has received, and to certain documents, which would assist to give the history of these transactions. He would not produce these as distinct and substantive evidence; but as so many private memoranda, which (such was the nature of the human mind) he ought and must resort to, to make his narrative more connected and distinct. Mr. H. hoped, that after the splendid example of patience which the grand jury had displayed, they would not be interrupted in the examination which was now commenced; but that he had no objections
to the court's sending up by word or by writing such instructions to them on this subject, as the court might think proper.
Mr. Bots confessed, that this opposition surprised him; on a former day he had understood that no papers were to go before the grand jury, but those which had been inspected by the court.
Mr. Hay requested leave to explain. He had promised before the arrival of Gen. W. to send up no papers without the inspection of the court; that he had at that time several authenticated papers, several affidavits; and that he had an impression (tho' not a very decided one) that they ought not to be submitted to the grand jury. At that time gentlemen seemed to think that certain papers and cyphered letters were to be sent up without any previous motion; he would still pledge himself to avoid this course. But it might happen that Gen. W. had various papers to connect the narrative of his conduct. It is probable that he has those very papers in his pocket, and would resort to them. If Gen. W. has brought these with him from N. Orleans, and produces them before the grand jury, Mr. H. hoped, that gentlemen would not, therefore, accuse him of a breach of faith.
Mr. Bots believed, that the A. for the U. S. was incapable of any thing like a breach of promise; but while he was willing to admit his intelligence & honor, he would say without seeming to cast a reproach upon a character whose head and heart were interior to none, that gentleman felt a strong bias which ought to be vigilantly watched. He was still surprised at the gentleman's proceedings; because the very principle which he supports as to the papers themselves, would go to prevent the introduction of witnesses before the grand jury. Papers he admits are not proper to go before the grand jury; and, therefore, if witnesses are to carry them, they themselves ought not to go. If Mr. Hay were called before the jury, he would produce no papers, but what had passed through the court. But Mr. Hay is not the only prosecutor in this business. There is another equally active. Mr. Hay admits that this zealous prosecutor may produce his papers before the jury. If he merely produces papers, for the purpose of refreshing his memory, any instruction which may go from the court will be perfectly innocent in his effects; but it is possible that such an instruction may be necessary to repress the introduction of very improper papers—which he might hope to convey to the multitude abroad, through the channel of the grand jury. There was a particular reason to recommend this vigilance. It was understood that a species of plunder of papers had been permitted; that the post offices had been robbed. Should such papers which came in this manner into the possession of the U. S. be permitted to be laid before the G. J. without previously passing through the ordeal of the court?
Mr. Bots here cited as an authority from 8th vol. of American Museum, Judge Gripp's charge to the G. J.
C. Justice. No affidavits ought to be sent up—and no papers containing distinct, substantive testimony against the accused.
Mr. Hay. I am willing to adhere substantially and literally to my promise. I know not what papers Gen. W. may choose to employ. I was with him yesterday, and saw a whole volume of papers—but it was impossible for me to know which of them he intended to produce. If gentlemen wish to know the object of my visit, I will tell them.
Mr. Martin. It is unnecessary. Mr. H. said in this court, that it was not my business to defend Gen. Wilkinson, but the result of my conversation yesterday is, that it is my duty to defend him; and my impression is, that I shall defend an honest man & a patriot. All the suspicions which I had imbibed from the mysterious circumstances of the times, have completely vanished; and I am now fully impressed with the conviction of his unsoiled integrity. I shall advance up to his defence with the most perfect sincerity.
Mr. Martin. I have no doubt that the gentleman has taken a very good way to remove his unfavorable impressions: if that can be called a good one, which consists in hearing but one side of a cause. If he would but hear col. Burr's story in the same way, perhaps his impressions against him might also be removed.
Mr. Hay. I have heard his story from his counsel, but they have more strongly confirmed my opinions.
Mr. Wirt said that he had looked over the authority quoted by Mr. Bots, and was satisfied that the papers referred to by Judge Gripp, were only affidavits. (Mr. W. made quotations to prove this position.) that it was in some cases necessary to resort to written papers, as the very best testimony; for example—suppose that Gen. W. should state that on such a day he received a letter from A. Burr by the hands of Bollman or Swartwout, might he not say to the jury, "here is the
letter, I am ready to read it." Would it not be competent for a Grand or even a petit jury to hear it? Such letters are the very best evidence of their own contents; and before a petit, and of course before a grand jury they are much more proper to be produced than any statement of their own contents. Again; suppose Gen. Wilkinson was to mention the cyphered letter; would it not be competent for the jury or for the gentlemen on the other side to say, "produce it: we shall receive its contents?" This remark evidently shews that if the objection now suggested to papers, extends to all, it is perfectly fallacious; and that sometimes they are not only evidence, but the very best evidence in themselves.
Mr. Wickham expatiated at some length upon this point. He reminded the court of the case which happened before the highest tribunal in this country, the Senate of the U. S. where a witness (Mr. Hay,) was forbid the use of his papers, even to refresh his memory.
Mr. Hay replied that he knew not and cared not what they decided; but if they had decided at all, he would assert that the very persons who did so, knew that they were deciding contrary to law.
Mr. Bots said, that the Senate had so decided; and it was composed of the ablest lawyers from all parts of the union.
Mr. Hay contested the fact of decision. Mr. Martin contended, that the court was to judge what evidence was to go before the grand jury. He cited Dauby's case where a witness gave a deposition under the statute of W. and Mary; he prevailed before the grand jury and they sent for his deposition. The court decided they should not have it; because not proper for them.
Chief Justice here delivered the opinion of the court; which he reduced to writing for the purpose of laying it before the grand jury. It went to instruct the grand jury not to inspect any papers, but what were necessary to connect the narrative of the witness.
Mr. Hay objected to this form of instruction. Suppose the papers were from another hand, for instance Dr. Bollman, really connected with A. B. These papers might have had a material influence upon G. W.'s conduct: was it not necessary to the integrity of his testimony, that these too should be exhibited?
Chief Justice. These papers do not bear upon the accused person; but only upon the witness.
Mr. Hay. But they bear upon A. B. in that very way. The western papers have represented Gen. W. as connected with A. B. and the language of the cyphered letter seems to countenance the conjecture. It may be necessary to exhibit these papers to support the credit of the witness.
Chief Justice. It may then be added that such papers relate merely to the credit of G. W. and are not intended to inculpate the accused.
Mr. Wickham. It is col. Burr who is on his trial and not Gen. Wilkinson. It is true that these papers do not criminate col. Burr, but they bear upon him by vindicating Gen. W. and it is a sound rule of law, that what cannot be done directly, may not be done indirectly.
Mr. Wirt. It is the privilege of the Grand Jury to judge of the credibility of a witness. If they doubt his veracity, they have a right to be satisfied upon the point. They may call upon him to say 'why is this and why was that,' and he may explain by the production of his papers. If this were not the case, the grand jury would not know whether to believe him.
Mr. Hay suggested an alteration in the form of instruction; that any paper might be exhibited, which came from the person accused or by any other person, proved to be the accomplice of the accused, that formed a part or was explanatory of the narrative.
Chief Justice wished to send some specific instructions to the grand jury to prevent the delay which would arise from the coming into court, when they had a particular paper before them, on which they would demand the instruction of the court.
Mr. Hay contended for the alteration which he had suggested: he quoted an English case to shew, that when a man was first proved to be connected with others, what was then in proof against the others, was also good against him. He quoted the case of the corresponding London Society to the same effect.
Here a long, and desultory argument was continued upon the form of instruction. The argument principally turned upon two points: 1st—how far the papers of those persons, that were said to be connected with Mr. B. could be introduced to fill up the narrative of the witness; and 2d whether it was proper formally to declare in the written instruction to the Jury, whether papers were only to be introduced to support the credit of the witness. The form was at length composed by
the chief Justice, and transmitted to the grand jury by the marshal. Its contents were not read to the court, and as it is now in the possession of the grand jury, it is impossible for us to present a correct transcript of its contents.
Mr. Hay at length addressed the court. The grand jury have sent for Dr. Bollman; and they will want him to decipher, if he can, the cyphered letter which I hold in my hand. (This was the letter, partly in German and partly in cypher, and addressed to some person in N. Orleans, which we have already mentioned.) Mr. Willie, (the reputed secretary of Mr. Burr) will prove the identity of the paper: and Dr. Bollman will interpret it.—Call Mr. Willie into court.
After a considerable time, Mr. Willie appeared in court, when Mr. Hay proceeded. This is the paper, sir, which I shall disannex from the affidavit accompanying it, and wish it to be transmitted to the grand jury. It is addressed, I understand, to Dr. Bollman under a fictitious name: and it is all in the hand writing of Mr. Willie. (It is proper to remark, that in these observations Mr. H. alluded to the annexed paper, which was an affidavit of Willie's, and was said to relate to these circumstances.)
Mr. Bots objected to its being sent up to the grand jury. He understood that no paper was to be laid before them, which was not material to the cause, whether it could or could not be authenticated. Let the gentlemen then, explain the contents and materiality of that paper.
Mr. Hay. A hard proposition indeed! when it is partly written in cyphers and partly in German. I deem it material, however, because I understand that it was either dictated by the accused, or first written & afterwards copied by his secretary; and that it is addressed to Henry Wilbourn, alias Erick Bollman.
Mr. Wirt. I understand, that any paper may be sent up under the instruction which has just been transmitted to the jury.
Mr. Burr. The paper is before the court. It is now in the possession of the court; and it is not to be sent up to the grand jury, but under the judgment of the court: of course the judgment of the court should be satisfied with the materiality of this paper.
Mr. Hay. The accused is mistaken in point of fact. The paper is now in my possession.
Mr. Wickham. Why was it offered to the court, if it was not to be put into their possession? But if it was not in their possession; if it is merely brought into court, that it may be sent to the grand jury any paper be conveyed to them through the same process. Mr. Hays asserts that it is addressed to E. Bollman. But is not the post-office mark on it? Was it not obtained by an act of felony?
Mr. Hay. There is no P. Office mark on it. Mr. H. then expatiated at considerable length on the point: He denied that the paper was in the possession of the court, and asserted his right to send up any paper to the jury, under the direction which they had already received.
Mr. Wickham. I wish to know, whether he offers it to the court?
Mr. Hay. No.
Mr. Wickham. How then can any notice be taken of it? How can he send it up? By the Marshal? He is the officer of this court. By Mr. Willie? He is only a witness. If the paper goes up at all, it is under the sanction of the court. If a living witness goes up, it is because he is presumed to be a relevant witness. But if it be a paper, how can its relevancy be established, until its contents and materiality are known?
Mr. Wirt. May not the difficulty be removed by the court's inclosing it in another paper, with an endorsement that it is sent up under the last instructions? By those instructions they will judge; and unless it is shown to come from A. B. or under his authority, they will of course reject it.
Some ingenious sparrings between Messrs. Wickham and Wirt, amused the audience for a moment when Mr. Bots objected to the transmission of the paper. It was either immaterial or it was not. If it was immaterial, why embarrass the grand jury with it? But if it contained pertinent matter, it was certainly wicked matter: In which Mr. Willie may be himself concerned. If he be sent to the grand jury with this paper, what would he say about it? Would the court with him to say anything which might criminate himself? We have a right, said Mr. B. to see this paper. Perhaps we shall find that it has been filched from the P. Office, contrary to the 6th amendment of the Constitution, which protects every man's papers from unreasonable searches and seizures. If it has been obtained by such illegal and violent means, the court would perhaps arrest it; and even

The grand jury would not dirty their fingers with it.
Some desultory conversation ensued, when Mr. Willie was called to the court. Mr. Williams (his counsel) hoped that no question would be put, the answer to which might tend to criminate himself.
Mr. Hay. Wait till the question is put.
Mr. McRae. Did you copy this paper?
Mr. Williams (after consulting with his client) he says that if any paper he has written has any effect upon any other person, it will as much affect himself.
Mr. Wirt. He has sworn in his deposition, that he did not understand the cyphers of this letter. How then can his merely copying of this letter implicate himself in a crime, when he should not only copy it, but be privy to its contents?
Mr. McRae. We will change our question. Do you understand the contents of that paper?
Mr. Williams. He objects to answering. He says that though that question may be an innocent one; yet the counsel for the prosecution might gradually go from one to another, until he at last obtained matter enough to criminate him.
Mr. McRae. My question is not, do you understand this letter? And then, what are its contents? If I perused this course, I might then propound a question, to which he might object. But unless I take that course, how can he be criminated?
Mr. Bots. If a man knows of treasonable matter and does not disclose it, he is guilty of a misprision of treason. Two circumstances therefore constitute this crime; a knowledge of the treason and a concealment of it. The knowledge again comprehends two ideas: that he must have seen and understood the treasonable matter. To one of these points, Mr. W. is called upon to depose. If this be established, who knows but the other elements of the crime may be gradually unfolded?
Mr. McRae. I did not first ask it to be copied, and then understood it. But first it be understood it. Had he answered this question in the affirmative, I certainly should not have pressed the other question upon him, because that might have amounted to a self-crimination.
Mr. Hay. I will simply ask him whether he knows this letter to be written by A. B. or by some one under his authority.
Mr. Williams. He refuses to answer: It might tend to criminate him.
The court were of opinion that Mr. Wylie should answer upon oath whether or not he thought that answering the proposed question might have a tendency to criminate himself.
Mr. Wylie replied it might criminate him in the event of a certain case.
Here a long and desultory argument ensued, which was terminated by a promise from col. B's counsel, to produce their authorities before the court tomorrow, to show that Wylie could not be compelled to answer such questions as might in his own opinion tend to criminate himself.
Tuesday, June 16.
As soon as the court met, Mr. Hay produced and read the following letter from the President of the U. States.
Washington city, June 12, 1807.
SIR, Your letter of the 9th is this moment received. Reserving the necessary right of the President of the U. S. to decide, independent of all other authority, what papers, coming to him as President, the public interests permit to be communicated, and to whom, I assure you of my readiness, under that restriction, voluntarily to furnish on all occasions, whatever the purposes of justice may require. But the letter of of general Wilkinson of Oct. 21, requested for the defence of col. Burr, with every other paper relating to the charges against him, which were in my possession when the attorney-general went on to Richmond in March, I then delivered to him; and I have always taken for granted he left the whole with you. If he did, and the bundle retains the order in which I had arranged it, you will readily find the letter desired under the date of its receipt, which was Nov. 25; but lest the attorney-general should not have left those papers with you, I this day write to him to forward this one by post. An uncertainty whether he is at Philadelphia, Wilmington or Newcastle may produce delay in his receiving my letter, of which it is proper you should be apprised. But as I do not recollect the whole contents of that letter, I must beg leave to devolve on you the exercise of that discretion, which it would be my right and duty to exercise, by withholding the communication of any parts of the letter, which are not directly material for the purposes of justice.
With this application, which is specific, a prompt compliance is practicable, but when the request goes to copies of the orders issued in relation to col. Burr, to the officers at Orleans, Natchez and to the secretaries of the War and Navy department, it seems to cover a correspondence of many months with such a variety of officers civil and military all over the U. S. as would amount to the laying open the
whole executive books. I have desired the Secretary at War to examine his official communications, and on a view of these we may be able to judge what can and ought to be done towards a compliance with the request. If the defendant alleges that there was any particular order which, as a cause, produced any particular act on his part, then he must know what this order was, can specify it, and a prompt answer can be given. If the object had been specified, we might then have had some guide for our conjectures as to what part of the executive records might be useful to him. But with a perfect willingness to do what is right, we are without the indications which may enable us to do it. If the researches of the Secretary at War should produce any thing proper for communication and pertinent to any point we can conceive in the defence before the court, it shall be forwarded to you. I salute you with esteem and respect.
TH: JEFFERSON.
George Hay, Esq.
Some conversation ensued about the specification of the papers wanted from the executive.
Mr. Hay stated, that in his communication to the President to which this letter was a reply, he had mentioned the papers in those terms, in which he conceived it would be most likely that they would be described by the opposite counsel. It seemed, however, that the President did not consider this description as sufficient.
Col. B's counsel then stated, that they had sent an express to Washington for these papers, with a subpoena to the President; and that it would appear on the return, whether they could obtain such papers as they wanted.
The rest of the session of the court was occupied by the question which was yesterday suggested respecting Mr. Wylie. Mr. Martin will close the debate this day. After the reading of the President's letter (as was stated under this head in the last Enquirer) and the comments which it produced, the chief justice made some remarks upon the propriety of observing a certain order in the debate. It would be the best course on every point of subordinate importance, for the counsel on either side to open the motion: the opposite counsel to reply; and the debate to be then closed by the party opening it, unless some new matter was brought out in the course of his remarks. Some desultory conversation ensued at the bar, in which both parties acquiesced in the propriety of this arrangement.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
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A Run-away in custody.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in the state of Md on the 13th inst. as a run-away, a negro woman who calls herself ASSEY JOHNSON alias BETSEY T. OGGOOD, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, a very likely woman, has some scars on her arms, said to be occasioned by a burn; says she was free born, and came from Fredericktown, where she had lived or some time past; her clothing is a white mouselon gown and petticoat, a white mouselon shawl with red spots and a red border, white fustian petticoat, blue cotton stockings, calf skin slippers and a good fur hat, her owner (if any) is desired to release her, or she will be sold agreeably to law. ISAAC S. WHITE, Sheriff. June 26-w3t
Further proceedings in the Case of Aaron Burr.
Wednesday, June 17.
Mr. HAY observed, that many remarks had been yesterday made respecting a cyphered letter; that gen. W's name had been dragged into the discussion; and that having in some way or other obtained a knowledge of that circumstance, he had addressed to him a letter, which he should lay before the court. Richmond, 17th June, 1807.
Sir, The Letter addressed to Winbourn, was delivered to me by Charles Patton, of the House of Meeker, Williamson, and Patton, New-Orleans, and he informed me was transmitted in the inclosed envelope.
Respectfully, I am, sir, Your obedient servant, J. WILKINSON.
Geo. Hay, Esq. Here followed a continuation of the discussion on the admissibility of Willie's testimony, which is promised hereafter by the Enquirer, and a desultory conversation on notice given by Mr. Burr's counsel of a motion to shew cause why an attachment should not issue for the forcible bringing of witnesses from New Orleans, which fact was denied by the counsel on the part of the prosecution.
Noting further was done this day.
Thursday, June 18.
The Chief Justice delivered the opinion of the court on the admissibility of Willie's testimony, as stated in our last. Mr. Williams (counsel for Mr. Wylie) stated that he had misunderstood him the other day in court, and in a subsequent conversation had obtained more accurate information. He does understand a part of that letter.
Mr. Hay requested that Mr. Wylie should be called into court. When he appeared, Mr. Hay interrogated him. Do you understand the contents of that letter?
Mr. Wylie. A part of it.
Mr. Hay. Was this letter written by the hand or the direction of A. Burr? Mr. Wickham objected to the question. C Justice. Fine witness and his counsel will consult.
Mr. Hay repeated the question.
Mr. Wylie. Yes.
Mr. Hay. Which? By his hand or his direction?
Mr. Wylie. By his direction. It was copied from a paper written by himself.
Mr. Hay. I wish this paper to be carried to the G. J. I presume there can be no objection.
Mr. Bots. No objection! We call upon you to show the materiality of that letter.
Mr. Hay. I deny the necessity of any such thing. Until this letter is deciphered, it will be perfectly unintelligible to me and to the G. Jury. It is no more than a blank piece of paper.
Mr. Wickham. I had always understood before, that the testimony which is laid before a Grand Jury must not only be legal in itself, but proved to be material.
Mr. Williams begged leave to interrupt the gentleman. Mr. Wylie is anxious to be particularly understood. He says that this cyphered letter was first written by col. Burr and afterwards copied: But it is the cypher only which has been copied from col. B's original.
Mr. Hay. It is quite sufficient, sir. If col. Burr wrote the cyphered part, he will be considered as the author of the whole.
Mr. Wickham. The gentleman has started a curious proposition indeed! I had always understood before, that the whole included the part; but it seems now, that the part is to comprehend the whole.
Mr. Hay. The remark of the gentleman may be good wit, sir, but he certainly knows, that it is not law.
Chief Justice. Can you get this letter deciphered?
Mr. Hay. Is Erick Bollman in court? I wish him to be called - these gentlemen demand proof of the materiality of this letter. Is this a question about which the court will interfere? Can the court think it proper to require the materiality of this cyphered letter before it is sent up to the Grand Jury? - We may turn the very favourite argument of gentlemen against themselves. This letter is either material to the present case or it is not. If it be material, how can they object to its production? And if it be perfectly immaterial, what injurious consequences can result from its being sent up to the G. Jury?
Mr. Bots. I never supposed, that it could be a question, whether an immaterial paper could be exhibited before the Grand Jury. This question has frequently been decided in the negative. On the trial of Smith and Ogden, judge Patterson solemnly decided against such a proceeding. Were papers permitted to be laid before a Grand or Petit Jury, before their materiality was proved, it would produce an endless confusion, and waste of time. In Washington's reports there is a case, where the court of appeals inferred error, because an inferior court had permitted the introduction of an immaterial paper; and this too, was in a civil case. Even if the Grand Jury have called for it, it ought not to be sent to them, before its materiality has been shown to the satisfaction of the court.
Mr. McRae. Would it not be as proper, sir, to compel every witness before he is sent up to the Grand Jury, to state the substance of his testimony, as it is to require proof of the materiality of a paper? This enquiry, however, is overruled. The only qualification which is required of a witness, is, that he should be a legal competent witness; not that he should be sworn to a material one. The very same principle
is applicable to this paper. After it is proved to be a material testimony it is necessary that an enquiry should be made into its materiality? In fact, how can any such proof be given when the letter itself is principally in cypher?
Mr. Wickham. Mr. McRae has demanded authorities; I have prepared none at present, sir, because I could not have supposed that they were necessary. As to his argument, that no enquiry is to be made into the materiality of a paper, because none is made into that of a witness, it has no application. When a witness is sent up before a grand jury, it is presumed that his testimony is relevant to the case. The only question is, is he a competent witness? And it is only on the ground of competency, that his testimony is not legal. If competent, he is a legal witness; he is sworn; and is forced to answer such questions as may be put to him by the grand jury. If, however, he refuses, they then call upon the court to interpose its jurisdiction; and the enquiry will then be, whether the question is a material and proper one? As to papers they are not to be received at all, unless they are shown to be relevant to the case. And where is the limit to this species of proceeding? Suppose in this search after papers, all the private letters of col. Burr should be brought up; all the most secret notions of his life should be written down; will the court indulge them in such a wide inquisition?
Chief Justice said, he had in some measure anticipated this question, and had reflected upon it; his opinion was this; a paper to go before the grand or petit jury, must be relevant to the case, even if its materiality were not proved. Why send this letter before the grand jury, if it cannot be deciphered? If it can be deciphered before the grand jury, why not before the court? Let it then be deciphered, and its relevancy may at once be established.
Mr. Hay. Is there no difference between any other paper and a cyphered letter proved to have been originally written by A. B.?
Chief Justice. Still this letter may not be relevant to the present case.
Mr. Hay then directed Erick Bollman to be called into court, that he might be interrogated, as to its contents. He requested that the court would in urge him for a short time, until he could execute some important business before the court of app als. The court accordingly suspended the prosecution.
At half after one, the court again resumed the business; but neither Dr. Bollman nor Mr. Hay made their appearance.
A few minutes after the court had resumed its business, Mr. J. Randolph entered at the head of the grand jury. He addressed the court:
May it please the court! One of the witnesses under examination before the grand jury, has answered certain questions touching a letter in cyphers. The grand jury understand that this letter is in the possession of the court or of the counsel for the prosecution. They have thought proper to appear before you, to know whether the letter referred to by the witness, is in the possession of the court.
Chief Justice observed, that as the letter was wanting to establish its identity, it was a relevant paper. It would of course be delivered to the grand jury.
Mr. McRae hoped, that before the grand jury retired they would be informed that a witness had proved that this letter was originally written by A. Burr.
Mr. Wickham. And I hope, they will also be informed, that the superscription on that letter has not been proved to have been written by Colonel Burr.
The grand jury then retired, and the court adjourned till tomorrow eleven o'clock.
Friday, June 19.
The proceedings of this day, were very uninteresting in themselves, and may be condensed within a very small compass.
As soon as the court met, Mr. Burr addressed them. He stated that the express that he had sent on to Washington with the subpoena duces tecum, had returned to this city on Wednesday last, but had received no other than a verbal reply from the President of the United States, that the papers wanted would not be sent by him; from which I have inferred, said Mr. Burr, that he intends to send them in some other way. I did not mention this circumstance yesterday to the court, under an expectation that the last night's mail might give us further intelligence on the subject. I now rise to give notice, that unless I receive a satisfactory intimation on this subject before the meeting of the court, I shall to-morrow move the court to enforce the process.
The Chief Justice handed down to the bar, a copy of a letter addressed from Dr. E. Bollman to the Chief Justice. It was not publicly read, and for that reason Mr. Hay declared that he should not make any remarks upon it. Its contents have not yet transpired.
Mr. Burr's counsel called up James Knox and Charles Lindsey, (two of the witnesses for the U. S.) who had drawn up depositions, on which it was intended to ground the attachment against Gen. W. Wilkinson. Mr. Hay interrupted the motion, - By stating that he had a motion to make, to the court, and that it was, to leave to send up such written interrogatories to the grand jury as he thought proper to be put to them in witnesses. His reason, was that some of these witnesses would voluntarily depose as far as possible; that the grand jury might not always know the particular questions to be proposed to them
respectively, and to what point to shape their enquiries; that he himself better knew what they would say, (having seen their depositions); and that his interrogatories might probably aid the jury in their investigations.
Mr. Martin. I shall object to this motion, unless it is qualified. We cannot send up our own witnesses to the jury but we may send up our interrogatories. We will assent to the motion of the attorney for the U. States upon the condition that he will assent to ours.
Some conversation ensued upon the motion for an attachment: when the Chief Justice asked, if the papers could not be put into his hands & the argument take place to-morrow. He wished to consider the question before it was decided.
Mr. Hay approved of this course: it would prevent the public exhibition of these affidavits, which were drawn up for the sole purpose of defaming Gen. W.; he would say nothing about the quarter or the persons from whom they came; or the deadly hatred which they had conceived against him: that he merely glanced his eye at a single expression in one of these papers, which was as impudent a falsehood as ever malignity had uttered: the court might compare these papers with the law, and determine whether they would justify an attachment or a rule.
Mr. Randolph spoke at considerable length. He was disposed to postpone this subject till to-morrow, but from the moment when he heard Mr. Hay's anticipating speech he was opposed to all delay. He had produced documents to support his motion and yet according to Mr. Hay it was dictated by nothing more than the policy to defame Gen. W. Mr. Hay had wandered into the very error which he had charged to us. He had called upon the court to defend the character of Gen. W. the defender of his country, who is to come through the fiery furnace purer than gold; and yet he has himself charged the witnesses now before the court with malignity & rancor.
Mr. Bots. Why do gentlemen object to the present motion being heard, when they have so often insisted upon their own right to be heard by the court? Why do they reproach us with shrinking from the evidence, when they are now attempting to screen their favorite witness. Gen. W. from a fair investigation of evidence? Does Mr. Hay desire that the character of these men should be immolated to this favor of his country? The constitution has recognized the equality of man. Though these gentlemen may not be tricked out in the trappings of military pomp; their rights as citizens and the respect due to their characters are the same with those of any other man.
Mr. McRae at some length expatiated upon the impropriety of animadverting at this time upon the character of Gen. W. - The court had already said that no step should be taken, which would affect the justice of the case; and it was therefore much better for the court to pursue the suggestion which they had thrown out; to examine the papers in private and see whether the affidavits were relevant to the point; than to prejudice the justice of the case by a public exhibition of these affidavits.
Mr. Wickham protested against the secret tribunal to which gentlemen wished to resort, for stifling enquiry and murdering character. The gentlemen who have made these affidavits are upon their oaths. Is it right for the U. S. counsel to charge them with perjury? Mr. Hay denied having made any such assertion. He had merely alluded to one expression in their affidavits, which was too monstrous to be believed. But why all this feeling on the present occasion, when gentlemen have so often charged Gen. W. with perjury?
Mr. Martin. When did we charge him with any other perjury, than that of violating the constitution which he had sworn to support? Is not this notorious? Are not Swartout and others here to prove it? We did not say that general W. was ready to perjure himself; but merely that he had every thing now at stake, and would go almost all lengths to hang col. Burr.
After some other discussion, Mr. Burr agreed to place the papers into the hands of the court, and to waive his motion till to-morrow.
Chief Justice. Reduce the motion to writing.
Mr. Burr. It is only upon the affidavits of Knox and Lindsey to move for a rule to show cause, why an attachment should not issue against G. W.
Mr. Martin hoped that as colonel B. had postponed his motion, the Attorney for the U. S. would postpone theirs.
Mr. Hay refused upon the ground, that the witnesses were now before the grand jury, and that his interrogatories would be necessary to direct their enquiries.
Mr. Burr. I instructed my counsel to consent to this motion, upon the condition that I should also be permitted to send counter-interrogatories.
Mr. Hay did not feel himself at liberty to acquiesce in such a proposition. He would rather trust to the distinguished intelligence of the grand jury. Some conversation ensued upon the form of the motion relative to the attachment. The attorneys for the U. S. insisted upon a specification of the conduct for which it was to issue. Why

not insert that it was to be for a "contempt of the court;" why not particularize the very circumstances in general W's life, which constituted this contempt.
Mr. Burr said that the specification was to be found in the two affidavits; and that it was from delicacy to gentlemen, he had not attempted to make those affidavits matter of record by introducing them upon the face of the motion.
The motion was at length amended by inserting words to the following effect: "for a contempt, in obstructing the administration of the justice of this court."
The court adjourned till to-morrow, 11 o'clock.
WASHINGTON CITY,
FRIDAY, JUNE 26.
The Citizens of Washington, disposed to celebrate the ensuing ANNIVERSARY of National Independence, are requested to meet at Etienne's Hotel, this evening, at 7 o'clock, to make the necessary arrangements.
The account of Mr. Lear's arrival in the United States is, we believe, altogether incorrect.
Several original communications are deferred to make room for the proceedings in the case of Mr. Burr.
The London Gazette of the 9th of May, contains the official account of the capture of Alexandria by the British arms under the command of gen. Fraser. That town, the fortress, capitulated on the 20th of March, after a short resistance. The killed and wounded on the part of the British amounted to 21. The garrison of Alexandria amounted to 467. The other details attending this event are quite unimportant.
The following is extracted from the American Citizen.
TRIAL OF CAPT. WHITBY.
The witnesses of the United States, namely, captain Brewster, commander of our revenue cutter, and son; Robert Mitchell and John White, pilots; capt. Pierce, master of the sloop Richard, and brother of the deceased; and Elijah Hudson, farmer, a passenger in the Richard when Pierce was killed, returned from London, except Mitchell, on Thursday last. Capt. Brewster has communicated to me what follows in relation to the trial of Whitby, for the murder of Pierce, and brief as it is, it is all that the British government has suffered to transpire on the subject.
The court assembled at Plymouth, on the 16th of April, and consisted of "Admiral Montague, President. Rear Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, Bart. Capt. Lawford, S. H. Linzee, Hon. C. Baily, H. B. R. Baker, Nesham, Irwin, Graves, J. Brisbane, Somerville, Bettesworth, and D. McLeod."
All our witnesses were examined, but examined apart, the one not being permitted to hear what the other testified.
The question of jurisdiction seems to have been the only one before the court - whether Pierce was killed within the jurisdiction of the United States; and as to this all our witnesses testified that when from the Leander the fatal ball was discharged, she was within two miles and a quarter of the beach at Sandy Hook: the only difference in their testimony was from two to two miles and a quarter. Captain Brewster testified that he saw one ball fired from the Leander at the sloop Richard, strike the surf, and another the beach above high water mark, at Sandy Hook.
Our witnesses were not suffered to hear the testimony of those for Whitby, who it is understood were Nairns, commander of the Cambrian; lieutenants Cunningham and Lawrence, and several of the crews of the Leander and Cambrian, who were in company when the murder was committed. It is said that some of these witnesses testified that when Pierce was killed the Leander was in seven fathom water; others that she was in five. Seven fathom water is known to be five, and five fathom to be four miles from the shore.
It is already known that Whitby was acquitted. Having read the decision of the court, the President, presenting to Whitby the sword which had been taken from him, addressed him in the following terms: "Sir, I have the honor to present to you your sword, which in the opinion of this honorable court, has not been tarnished in your hands."
On the part of the United States no one attended the court but general Lyman, our consul at London, and he on the first day only; having on the second business to attend to in London, which he no doubt deemed to be of superior importance."
REMARKS.
Imperfect as this sketch is, it notwithstanding is full enough to evince a most extraordinary and unjust conduct on the part of the British Court Martial. The question before the court is said to have been one altogether of jurisdiction. Admitting this, for the sake of argument, to have presented the case in a just light, why were the American witnesses altogether discredited, although examined under circumstances of peculiar caution? But was it merely a question of jurisdiction? Is it not as much murder unlawfully to kill a man within the jurisdiction of the U. S. by means of a missile weapon discharged from a place without that jurisdiction, as it is to kill a man killed and the weapon were within it? This circumstance
cannot change the nature of the act, otherwise a vessel of war, any space beyond the marine league, may with impunity put to death our citizens, within that limit.
But even should we allow the homicide to have constituted murder, it was indisputably a flagrant violation of our neutral rights, that called for condign punishment, and Whitby, instead of having his sword returned with éclat, ought to have been broken.
We feel much regret in being obliged to state, that the New Bridge over the Potomac, at the Little Falls, has fallen in. It was some time last week noticed to be giving way, and Sunday evening, it fell into the water with a tremendous crash. All the materials of which it was composed will be saved.
Wash. Fed.
Boston, June 9.
STATE APPOINTMENTS.
Barnabas Dibbell, Attorney General.
John Bacon, Chief Justice and William Walker, Esq. a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Berkshire.
Boston, June 18.
LABRADOR FISHERY.
The last Newburyport paper enumerates the number of vessels from that place to the Labrador during the present season. The whole number is 48, besides two others, now fitting out, the tonnage of which is, 4407. It is calculated that they carry one man to every nine tons which makes about 490 men, who are employed in that fishery, from one single port only.
The Danish government has cautioned their captains and supercargoes against agreeing with their captors to abandon their claim, for damages for detention, which is a too common case on the release of neutral vessels; and have stated a case where sir William Scott condemned the captor of a Danish vessel to the payment of all damages, expenses, &c.
New York, June 22.
We had prepared the following articles for the press, from London papers to the 11th of May, received by the Robert Barclay, when the British May packet, Duke of Montrose arrived from Falmouth, having sailed from that port on the 13th, and brought loose London papers to the 16th, which were left at Halifax. The passengers represent the intelligence contained in them as unimportant. We have understood that there are papers in the letter bag to the date last mentioned, which we shall probably receive in the course of the morning.
LONDON, May 3.
A gentleman is arrived in town, who left Hamburg so late as Saturday last. He brings intelligence that part of the French troops had returned thither, and that the King of Sweden had refused to ratify the armistice. This may be the case, and the French most likely had a suspicion it would be so, which induced them to draw up the armistice in such a manner, that the conditions would be carried into execution before the king's opinion could be obtained.
LONDON, May 9.
Advices have been received which confirm the accounts of the defeat of the Turks on the Danube, by General Michelson.
A reinforcement of above 40,000 men had joined Gen. Benningsen previous to the 1st of April.
MAY 11.
It is rumored, that a negotiation, in which England is included, is now carrying on between Bonaparte and the emperor Alexander.
Dutch papers to the 5th inst. have been received. They are barren of news. The Russian army of reserve of Lithuania, which has broken up for the head quarters, comprise 90,000 men.
Koningsberg is to be the future head quarters of the emperor Alexander and the King of Prussia.
It is believed, that Austria, which has an effective army of 250,000 men, will take an immediate part in the war against France.
His Swedish Majesty, we understand, has refused to ratify the ignominious armistice concluded by general Essen with Mortier. Intelligence to this effect has been brought by a gentleman who left Hamburg so late as Saturday last.
Government have received advice of a French squadron, consisting of two sail of the line, three frigates and one corvette, having put to sea from Rochefort, and being seen in lat. 47 North, long. 8 and a half.
Sir Francis Burdett and Mr. Paull are now both as well as can be expected, each being able to sit up in bed. Sir Francis Burdett saw several of his friends yesterday.
Some more foreign papers and letters have arrived since our last. The accounts from Dantzic are of so late a date as the 30th ult. - No general battle had then taken place; a part of the besieging force had joined the French grand army; and an immense Russian reinforcement was on its march to Poland. Letters from Copenhagen of the 23th, state that the Dutch preparations for war had become very formidable, and that the crown prince had placed himself at the head of 25,000 men at Holtenau. Report says, that Austria is immediately expected to declare war against France; while, on the contrary, it is asserted, the negotiations under the mediation of the court of Vienna, are already in a state of great forwardness. It is added, but we doubt
the statement, that Great Britain is included in the negotiations. Letters from Vareil, of the 5th inst. confirm our former accounts, relative to the arrangements making by the enemy to abandon the neighborhood of the Elbe, from which they are removing every thing valuable.
Royal George, without the Dardanelles, March 6, 1807.
My Lord,
Together with this letter I transmit to your lordship two letters of the 21st and 28th ult. - the former of which will have informed you of my arrival with the squadron near Constantinople, and the latter of an unlucky attempt, in which the marines and boats' crews of the Capopus, Royal George, Windsor Castle, and Standard had been engaged.
It is now my duty to acquaint your lordship with the result of the resolution which, for the reasons I have already detailed, I had adopted of forcing the passage of the Dardanelles. My letter of the 21st is dated at anchor, 8 miles from Constantinople, the wind not admitting of a nearer approach - but the Endymion, which had been sent ahead with a flag of truce, at the request of the ambassador, was requested to anchor within four miles. Had it been then in our power we should have then taken our station off the town immediately, but as that could not be done from the rapidity of the current, I was rather pleased than otherwise with the position we had been forced to take, for in the conference between his majesty's minister, Mr. Arbuthnot, and the captain Pacha, of the particulars of which your lordship is in possession, it was promised by Mr. Arbuthnot, that even when the squadron had arrived before Constantinople, the door to pacification should remain open, and that he would be willing to negotiate on terms of equality and justice. In consideration of this promise, and as it would convince the Porte of his majesty's earnest desire to preserve peace, as well as possess her ministers with a confidence of the sincerity of our professions, it was the opinion of Mr. Arbuthnot, in which I concurred, that it was fortunate we had anchored at a little distance from the capital, as a nearer approach might have given cause for suspicion and alarm, and have cut off the prospect of an amicable adjustment of the differences which have arisen.
At noon of the 21st, Ysak Bey, a minister of the Porte, came off, from whose expressions Mr. Arbuthnot tho't it impossible not to believe that, in the head of the government (for in the present instance every circumstance proved that between him and the armed populace a great distinction is to be made) there really existed a sincere desire for peace; and the negotiation was carried on, as will appear by the documents transmitted to your lordship, till the 27th; but from the moment of our anchorage till we weighed, on the morning of the 1st of March, such was the unfortunate state of the weather, that it was not at any time in our power to have occupied a situation which would have enabled the squadron to commence offensive operations against Constantinople. On Sunday the 22d alone, for a few hours, the breeze was sufficient to have stemmed the current where we were placed; but such was the rapidity in shore, where the Endymion was at anchor, that captain Campbell thought it very doubtful whether the squadron could have obtained an anchorage, tho' it had been held in preparative readiness, by signal, from day break; but the peculiarly unsettled state of weather, and the minister's desire that I should give a few hours for an answer to his letter, through Ysak Bey, prevented me from trying. Before five o'clock P. M. it was nearly calm; and in the evening the wind was entirely from the eastward, and continued light air or calm till the evening of the 28th, when it blew fresh from the N. E. and rendered it impossible to change our position.
Two days after our arrival near Constantinople the ambassador found himself indisposed, and has been ever since confined with a fit of illness, so severe as to prevent him from attending to business. Under these circumstances he had delivered on the 22d to the Turkish minister, a project, as the basis on which peace might be preserved, and at his desire the subsequent part of the negotiation was carried on in my name, with his advice and assistance: and while I lament most deeply that it has not ended in the re-establishment of peace, I derive consolation from the reflection that no effort has been wanting on the part of Mr. Arbuthnot and myself to obtain such a result, which was soon seen, from the state of the preparations at Constantinople, could be effected by negotiation only, as the strength of the current from the Bosphorus, with the circuitous eddies of the port, rendered it impracticable to place ships for an attack without a commanding breeze; which during the ten days I was off the town, it was not my good fortune to meet with.
I now come to the point of explaining to your lordship the motives which fixed me to decide on repassing the channel of the Dardanelles, and relinquishing every idea of attacking the capital, and I feel confident it will require no argument to convince your lordship of the utter impracticability of our force having made any impression, as at this time the whole line of the coast presented a chain of batteries; that 12 Turkish line of battle ships, two of them three deckers, with nine frigates, were, with their sails bent, and apparently in readiness, filled with troops; and to this near 200,000 were said to be in Constantinople, to march against the Russians; besides there were an innumerable quantity of small craft, with
boats, and fire vessels had been prepared to act against us. With the batteries alone we might have coped, or with the ships, could we have got them out of the strong hold; but your lordship will be aware, that after combatting the opposition which the resources of an empire had been many weeks employed in preparing, we should have been in no state to have defended ourselves against them as described, and then pass the Dardanelles. I know it was my duty, in obedience to your lordship's orders, to attempt every thing (governed by the opinion of the ambassador) that appeared within the compass of possibility; but when the unavoidable sacrifice of the squadron committed to my charge (which must have arisen, had I waited for a wind to have enabled me to cannonade the town, unattended by the remotest chance of obtaining any advantage for his majesty's service) must have been the consequence of pursuing that object, it at once became my positive duty, however wounded in pride and ambition, to relinquish it, and if I had not been already satisfied on the subject, the increased opposition in the Dardanelles would have convinced me I had done right, when I resolved on the measure as indispensably necessary. I therefore weighed with the squadron on the morning of the 1st, and as it had been reported that the Turkish fleet designed to make an effort against us, to give them an opportunity, if such was really their intention, I continued to stand on and off during the day, but they shewed no disposition to move.
I therefore, as every hour was of importance, bore up at dusk with the squadron; we arrived off Point Pessquies towards the evening of the 2d inst. but the day light would not admit of our attempting to pass the castle, and the squadron came to anchor for the night; we weighed in the morning, and when I add that every ship was in safety out of the passage about noon, it is not without the most lively sense of the good fortune that has attended us.
The Turks had been occupied unceasingly in adding to the number of their forts, some had been already completed, and others were in a forward state. The fire of the two inner castles had, on our going up, been severe, but, I am sorry to say, the effects they had on our ships returning has proved them to be doubly formidable. In short, had they been allowed another week to complete their defences throughout the channel, it would have been a very doubtful point whether a return lay open to us at all. The manner in which they employed the interval of our absence has proved their assiduity. I transmit your lordship an account of the damages sustained by the respective ships; as also their loss in killed and wounded, which your lordship will perceive is far from trifling. The main mast of the Windsor Castle being more than three quarters cut through by a granite shot of 600 weight, we have found great difficulty in saving it.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
J. T. DUCKWORTH.
Rt. hon. lord Collingwood, &c.
P. S. I am sorry to observe that, in the course of this letter to your lordship I have omitted to mention that having placed the hon. capt. Capel in the Endymion, which had been advanced in the stream of the Bosphorus, for the purpose of ascertaining when the squadron could stem the current, and for a watchful observation of the movements of the Turks, as well as to facilitate communication with the Porte, I feel myself indebted to that officer for his zealous attention and assiduity during the time he was placed in that arduous situation.
J. T. D.
Total of killed, wounded, and missing, in passing and repassing the Dardanelles, and in the attack on the Prota.
Killed 42, wounded 255, missing 4.
FROM THE BORDERS OF THE ELBE, APRIL 27.
The siege of Colberg, raised by the diversions made by the Swedes from Stralsund, is now pushed with greater vigor than before.
The Russian Courier, who has brought several tails to Memel, taken from Ottoman troops, says that the Turks lost 4000 men in the last battle, when these trophies were taken, & that the Russians were within 40 miles of Constantinople.
Married on Wednesday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. JAMES MOORE, Printer, to Miss MARGARET LOWRY, both of this city.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Subscriber living near Commodore Tingey's at the Navy Yard, will practice Phyic in private families of the city. When called on, his attendance shall be prompt and punctual, at all times not interfering with the duties of his office.
He will take a young gentleman of moral habits to study medicine, who will have the advantages of attending to the public hospitals as well as a good and increasing library.
THOS. EWELL.
Washington 26-2t
RUN-AWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, Md. on the 29th ult. as a run away, a negro boy, who calls himself JAMES, he is about 15 years of age, about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, and a very likely well made lad, had on an old tow shirt and trowsers, and a white wool hat. He says he belonged to Dr. Thornton in Washington city, and was sold by him to a Mr. Rodgers, of Carolina. The owner is desired to reclaim him, otherwise he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law.
ISAAC S. WILLIE, Sheriff
of Washington county.
June 25-3w3t
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26.
BRITISH OUTRAGE.
We give the public the particulars of the following outrage on the American flag, under the influence of feelings, which, we are certain, are in unison with those entertained universally by our fellow-citizens; feelings which cannot, which ought not to be suppressed. We know not, indeed, that this savage outrage has a precedent in naval annals.
On Monday last the U. States frigate, Chesapeake, of 38 guns, left the Capes, where there lay at anchor a British squadron consisting of three two deckers and one frigate of 38 guns. As she passed this squadron, without molestation, one of the two-deckers, the Leopard, put off, and went to sea before the Chesapeake. When the latter came up with the Leopard, at the distance of about three leagues from the squadron, her commander, captain Humphries, hailed the Chesapeake, and said he had a dispatch to deliver from the British commander in chief (meaning admiral Berkeley of the American station) Commodore Barron, supposing it was a dispatch for Europe, hove to, when captain Humphries sent on board of her, a letter covering an order of admiral Berkeley, to take from the Chesapeake three men, alleged to be deserters from the Melampus frigate, and designating them by name. Commodore Barron replied by letter that no such men, as named in admiral Berkeley's order, were on board, and added that his crew could not be mustered for examination by any other officers than his own. This answer was couched in terms of politeness. It was no sooner received than a broadside was discharged from the Leopard. The crew of the Chesapeake were at this time not at quarters, considering the Leopard a friend, and commodore Barron not contemplating the possibility of danger so immediately after leaving the Capes. No other attempt was therefore made to fight her than the discharge of a few straggling guns, while the Leopard repeated three or four more broadsides; when the Chesapeake struck her colors, after having three men killed and eighteen wounded.
A boat was then put off from the Leopard with an officer who demanded four men. Commodore Barron said he considered the Chesapeake as a prize to the Leopard; - the captain of which vessel said, no - that his orders were to take out the men, which, having executed, he had nothing further to do with her. Thus dismissed, she returned to Hampton Roads, where she now lies. She received in her hull twenty two round shot, her foremast and main mast were destroyed, her mizen mast greatly injured, and her standing rigging and sails very much cut.
Of the wounded eight are considered dangerous, and two have lost an arm. Commodore Barron suffered a contusion, received from a splinter, which is not serious. No other officer is wounded, excepting midshipman Broom, and he but slightly.
Nothing evinces in more striking colors the insolence of Captain Humphries, than his immediate return, after this outrage, to the Capes, where he now lies with the other ships of the squadron.
The New York mail of last evening announces a still later arrival from England, viz. the ship Swift from Liverpool, in 32 days, bringing London dates to the 16th of May. The details, given in the New York prints are not sufficiently interesting to supplant the proceedings in the case of Mr. Burr. The Statesman says the new ministers are resolved to make no concessions to America. Paris papers say that all prospects of accommodation having vanished, the overtures of Bonaparte having been peremptorily rejected, hostilities will commence as soon as the weather permits.
We have received a concise notice of the proceedings of the court at Richmond on Saturday last.
Mr. Randolph brought forward his motion for an attachment against Gen. Wilkinson, and spoke at considerable length, when at the request of Mr. Hay, Col. Burr acquiescing, the argument was postponed until Monday, in consequence of the absence of Gen. Wilkinson, when the court adjourned.
By the Virginia Gazette, received last night, we are furnished with the proceedings of the court of Monday & Tuesday last. On Monday the court set but a short time, gen. Wilkinson being engaged before the Grand Jury, and it being agreed that the examination of witnesses on the motion to issue an attachment should be waived until he was present. On Tuesday gen. W. attended, when this examination was entered upon. Neither the result, or any other proceedings are stated.
Reports of a general battle and defeat of the French had reached London by way of Yarmouth, said to have been brought by a public messenger from Copenhagen - these rumors gained some confidence in London on the 15th May, the Morning Chronicle contradicts them however and alleges that no credit ought to be placed in them.

PROPOSALS
For carrying the MAILS of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the 1st day of July next, exclusive.
IN MAINE.
1. From Scodie falls by Scodie, Denneyville, Matthias, Jones, Addison, Harrington, Steuben and Goulesboro', to Sullivan, once a week.
May 1 to November 1.
Leave Scodie falls every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Denneyville by 6 p m. Leave Denneyville by 7 p m, and arrive at Sullivan the next Saturday by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Sullivan every Sunday at 6 a m, arrive at Denneyville on Wednesday by 6 a m. Leave Denneyville at 7 a m and arrive at Scodie falls by 10 a m.
November 1 to May 1.
Leave Scodie falls every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Sullivan on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Sullivan on Monday at 2 p m, & arrive at Scodie falls on Thursday by 6 p m.
2. From Denneyville to Eastport once a week. Leave Denneyville every Wednesday at 7 a m, and arrive at Eastport at 9 a m. Leave Eastport at noon, & arrive at Denneyville by 2 p m.
3. From Sullivan, by Trenton, Bluehill, Cushing, Bucklin, Prospect, Belgrade, Damariscotta, to Camden, once a week.
November 1 to May 1.
Leave Sullivan every Monday at 1 p m, & arrive at Camden on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Camden every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Sullivan on Monday by 10 a m.
4. From Buckton, by Frankfort, Hampden, Bangor, Eddington and Orrington, to Buckton, once a week. Leave Buckton every Friday at 8 a m, and arrive at Eddington by 4 p m. Leave Eddington every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Buckton on Monday by 2 p m.
5. From Camden, by Thomaston, Warren, Waldoboro', Nobleboro' and Newcastle, to Wilscasset, twice a week.
May 1 to November 1.
Leave Wilscasset every Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Camden on Thursday and Saturday by 11 a m. Leave Camden every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p m, & arrive at Wilscasset on Wednesday and Friday by 11 a m.
November 1 to May 1.
Leave Camden every Monday and Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Wilscasset by 6 p m. Leave Wilscasset every Thursday and Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Camden by 6 p m.
6. From Wilscasset by New Milford Gardner and Hallowell, to Augusta once a week.
May 1 to November 1.
Leave Wilscasset every Saturday at 4 a m, & arrive at Augusta by 7 p m. Leave Augusta every Thursday at 4 a m, and arrive at Wilscasset by 7 p m.
7. From Portland, by Falmouth, Gray, New Gloucester, Lewistown, Green, Monmouth and Winthrop, to Augusta, once a week.
Leave Portland every Monday at 8 a m, & arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Augusta every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Portland on Sunday by 6 p m.
November 1 to May 1.
8. From Hallowell by Augusta, Vassalboro', Winthrop, Waterville, Fairfield and Canaan, to Norridgewock, once a week. Leave Hallowell every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Norridgewock on Tuesday noon. Leave Norridgewock every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Hallowell on Sunday by 6 p m.
9. From Vassalboro' by Fairfax, Unity and Caledonia to Hamden, once a week. Leave Vassalboro' every Monday noon, & arrive at Hamden on Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Hamden every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Vassalboro' on Thursday noon.
10. From Hallowell by Augusta, Mount Vernon, Unity, Sharon, Farmington, Chester, Readfield and Augusta to Hallowell once a week. Leave Hallowell every Monday at 6 a m, & arrive at Farmington on Friday by noon. Leave Farmington every Saturday noon, & arrive at Hallowell on Sunday by 6 p m.
11. From Wilscasset by Bath, Brunswick, North Yarmouth and Falmouth, to Portland, three times a week.
May 1 to November 1.
Leave Wilscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 1 p m, and arrive at Portland the next days by 11 a m. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 1 p m, and arrive at Wilscasset the next days by 11 a m.
November 1 to May 1.
Leave Wilscasset every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 a m, & arrive at Portland by 6 p m. Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m, & arrive at Wilscasset by 6 p m.
12. From New Milford by Bath, town, Palermo and Davisville, to Belfast, once a week. Leave New Milford every Saturday at noon, & arrive at Belfast on Sunday by 6 p m. Leave Belfast every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at New Milford on Tuesday by 6 p m.
13. From Brunswick, by Boudoin, Litchfield and Hallowell, to Augusta, once a week.
May 1 to November 1.
Leave Brunswick every Monday at 2 a m, & arrive at Augusta by 11 a m. Leave Augusta at 1 p m, & arrive at Brunswick by 9 p m.
November 1 to May 1.
Leave Brunswick every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Hallowell by 6 p m. Leave Hallowell every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Brunswick by 6 p m.
14. From Portland by Windham, Bridgetown, Waterford, Paris, Buckfield, Livermore, Turner, Norway, and Poland, to Portland, once a week. Leave Portland every Tuesday at 8 a m, & arrive at Turner on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Turner every Saturday at 6 p m, and arrive at Portland the next Monday by 4 p m.
15. From Portland by Saccarapa, Gorham, Standish, Limington, Hiram and Brownfield, to Tribb, once a week.
Leave Portland every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Friburg by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Friburg every Tuesday at 2 p m, and arrive at Portland on Wednesday by 6 p m.
16. From Portland by Gorham, Buckton, Limerick, Limington, Parsonsfield, Newfield, Shapleigh, Lebanon, Doyt's falls, Sanford, Alfred and Waterboro', to Portland, once a week. Leave Portland every Monday at 11 a m & arrive at Doyt's falls on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Doyt's falls on Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Portland the next Monday by 8 a m.
17. From Portland by Scarboro', Biddeford, Kennebunk, Doyt's falls, Berwick and Dover, N. H. to Portland, three times a week.
May 1 to November 1.
Leave Portland every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, at half past 1 p m, & arrive at Portsmouth the next Tuesday & Saturday by noon. Returning. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at half past 12 p m, and arrive at Portland on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday by half past 11 a m.
November 1 to May 1.
Leave Portland every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 6 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth by 6 p m. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m, and arrive at Portland by 6 p m.
18. From Portland by Scarboro', Biddeford, Kennebunk, Wells and York to Portsmouth, three times a week.
May 1 to November 1.
Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at half past 1 p m, & arrive at Portsmouth the next days by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 p m, and arrive at Portland the next days by 11 a m.
November 1 to May 1.
Leave Portland every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Portsmouth by 6 p m. Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 6 a m, & arrive at Portland by 6 p m.
19. From Wilscasset to Booth-Bay once a week. Leave Booth-Bay every Wednesday at 7 a m, and arrive at Wilscasset by 11 a m. Leave Wilscasset at 1 p m, and arrive at Booth-Bay by 5 p m.
IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
20. From Portsmouth by Dover, Rochester, Middlestown, Officet, Mountsunboro', Center Harbor and Plymouth to Haverhill and Newbury, Vt. and from Newbury by Haverhill, Plymouth, New-Hampton, Meredith, Gilmanstown, Nottingham and Durham to Portsmouth once a week. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday at 2 p m, and arrive at Plymouth on Thursday by 7 p m. Leave Plymouth on Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 p m, and at Newbury by 7 p m. Returning. Leave Newbury every Saturday at 6 a m, and arrive at Plymouth by 6 p m. Leave Plymouth at 7 p m, and arrive at Portsmouth on Tuesday by 10 a m.
21. From Fryberg in Maine, by Conway, Bartlett, Rosebrooks and Jefferson to Lancaster once in two weeks. Leave Fryberg every other Tuesday at 1 p m, and arrive at Lancaster on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Lancaster every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Fryberg on Tuesday by 10 a m.
22. From Exeter by Epping, Nottingham, Epsom, Pembroke, Concord, Salisbury, Grafton, Lebanon and Pelham to Hanover once a week. Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 9 a m, and arrive at Concord by 10 a m on Wednesday. Leave Concord at 11 a m, and arrive at Salisbury by 3 p m. Leave Salisbury at 4 p m, and arrive at Hanover on Friday by 8 a m. Returning. Leave Hanover every Friday at 1 p m, and arrive at Concord on Saturday by 2 p m. Leave Concord at 3 p m, and arrive at Exeter on Monday by 3 p m.
23. From Exeter by Newmarket and
Durham to Dover once a week. Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Dover by 11 a m. Leave Dover at 1 p m, & arrive at Exeter by 7 p m the same day.
24. From Haverhill, Ms. by Chester and Pembroke to Concord once a week. Leave Concord every Tuesday at 5 a m, and arrive at Haverhill by 11 a m. Leave Haverhill every Tuesday at 1 p m, and arrive at Concord by 8 p m.
25. From Portsmouth by Exeter, Kingston, Haverhill, Andover, Wilmington, Woburn, Medford & Charleston to Boston three times a week. Leave Portsmouth every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 a m, and arrive at Exeter by half past 7 a m. Leave Exeter at 8 a m, and arrive at Boston by 7 p m. Returning. Leave Boston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 a m, and arrive at Exeter by half past 3 p m. Leave Exeter at 4 p m, and arrive at Portsmouth by 7 p m.
26. From Exeter by Chester, Londonderry, Merrimack, Amherst, Peterboro', Marlboro', Keene and Chesterfield to Brattleboro' once a week. Leave Exeter every Tuesday at 8 a m, arrive at Amherst on Wednesday evening, and at Keene on Thursday by 3 p m. Leave Keene at 4 p m, and arrive at Brattleboro' on Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Brattleboro' every Friday at 2 p m, and arrive at Keene on Saturday by 9 a m. Leave Keene at 10 a m, and arrive at Exeter the next Monday by 3 p m.
27. From Salisbury by Andover, New Chester and Bridgewater to Plymouth, and thence by Holderness, New Hampton and Sanborntown to Salisbury one week, and the reverse the next week. Leave Salisbury every Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Plymouth by 6 p m. Leave Plymouth Friday 6 a m, and arrive at Salisbury by 6 p m.
28. From Haverhill, Bath, Littleton, Dalton, Lancaster, Guildhall, Lunenburg and Concord to Littleton—thence by Bath to Haverhill once a week. Leave Haverhill on Saturday at 5 a m, & arrive at Guildhall on Tuesday by 4 p m. Leave Guildhall on Tuesday by 5 p m, and arrive at Haverhill on Friday by 5 p m.
29. From Haverhill, Ms. by Salem to Windham once a week. Leave Windham every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Newburyport by 1 p m. Leave Newburyport every Monday at 4 p m, and arrive at Windham on Tuesday by noon.
IN VERMONT.
30. From Hanover by Oxford to Haverhill once a week. Leave Hanover every Friday at 9 a m, and arrive at Haverhill by 6 p m. Leave Haverhill every Saturday at 8 a m, and arrive at Hanover by 6 p m.
31. From Littleton, N. H. by Littleton, Vt. St. Johnsbury, Danville, Walden, Greensboro', Craftsboro', Eden and Johnson to St. Albans once in two weeks. Leave Littleton, N. H. every other Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at St. Albans the next Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave St. Albans every other Thursday at 6 a m, and arrive at Littleton, N. H. on Saturday by 6 p m.
32. From Windsor by Woodstock, Royalton, Randolph, Williamstown, Berlin, Montpelier, Middlesex, Waterbury, Bolton, Jerico and Willyton to Burlington once a week. Leave Windsor every Saturday at 2 p m, arrive at Montpelier on Monday by 3 p m, and at Burlington on Tuesday by 1 p m. Returning. Leave Burlington at 3 p m on Tuesday, arrive at Montpelier on Wednesday by 6 p m, and arrive at Windsor on Friday by noon.
33. From Montpelier by Berlin, Barre, Washington, Corinth, Bradford, Newbury, Ryegate, Barnet, Peacham and Danville to St. Johnsbury once a week. Leave Montpelier every Thursday at noon, arrive at Newbury on Friday by 7 p m. Leave Newbury every Saturday at 5 a m, and arrive at St. Johnsbury by 5 p m. Returning. Leave St. Johnsbury every Sunday at 6 a m, and arrive at Montpelier on Tuesday by 11 a m.
34. From Rutland, by Pittsford, Branden, Leicester, Salisbury, Middlebury, New Haven, Vergennes, Ferrisburg, Charlotte, Shelburne, Burlington, Colchester, Milton, Georgia, St. Albans and Swanton to Highgate once a week. Leave Rutland every Monday at 5 a m, arrive at Burlington on Tuesday by 4 p m, and arrive at Highgate on Wednesday by 7 p m. Returning. Leave Highgate every Thursday at 5 a m, arrive at Burlington on Friday by 8 a m, and arrive at Rutland on Saturday by 7 p m.
35. From Royalton, by Tunbridge, Chelsea and Verelshire to Corinth once a week. Leave Royalton every Thursday at noon, and arrive at Corinth on Friday by noon. Leave Corinth every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Royalton on Saturday by noon.
36. From Royalton by Caledon, Fairhaven, Bennington, Orwell, Shurton, Addison, Vergennes, Wiltsboro', Essex, Peru and Plattsburg to Champlains once a week. Leave Rutland every Monday at 5 a m, and arrive at Fairhaven by 10 a m. Leave Fairhaven at 11 a m, & arrive at Champlains on
Thursday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Champlains every Thursday at 2 p m, and arrive at Rutland the next Sunday by 6 p m.
37. From Middlebury, by New Haven, Moncton, Haynesburg, Wiliston, Jerico, Effie, Westford, Kennebec, Fairfield and Sheldon to Hunsburg and thence by Berkshire, Hunsburg, Bakersfield, Cambridge, Underkill, Jerico, Richmond, Huntington, Starkboro' and Bristol to Middlebury once a week. Leave Middlebury every Tuesday at 6 a m, arrive at Jerico by 4 p m, and at Hunsburg on Friday by 2 p m. Returning. Leave Hunsburg every Friday at 8 p m, and arrive at Middlebury on Monday by 7 p m.
(To be continued.)
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 Duckett, late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or 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 paid.
Will be sold at Public Sale on Monday the 6th day of July next at Mr. Chapliers tavern near Charlotte Hall academy in St. Mary's county, a Tract or parcel of LAND called Hulton, situate lying & being in the vicinity of said academy, containing about 150 acres, on six months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Possession will be given immediately after the sale, and when the purchase money is paid a good and sufficient title will be given. At the same time and place will be sold Six NEGROES, consisting of three valuable men, a lad, woman and child. The terms of sale of the negroes will be made known on the day of sale by SAMUEL TYLER, agent for Mary Pottinger.
June 8—4w
TAKE NOTICE.
THE creditors of Zadock Baldwin, an insolvent debtor, are desired to take notice that the subscriber, legally appointed assignee of said insolvent debtor, will attend at the house of Johnson Tuttle, innkeeper in the town of Newark on the 3d day of July next at 10 o'clock A. M. to examine and ascertain the debts due to each creditor; and that he will on Thursday the 3d day of December next, at 10 o'clock A. M. attend at the same place to make a division of all the money which shall then have come to his hands of the estate of the said Zadock Baldwin.
SILAS CONDIT.
Dated Newark, N. Jersey, 1st June } 1807—June 10—tm WM. S. NICHOLLS,
HAS just received from Philadelphia, and now for sale, a large and very handsome supply of SPRING GOODS, which he can offer his friends and customers on terms which will be pleasing to them—having taken great pains to select a general assortment, and goods of the best quality. He has on hand, Irish Linens, Dimities, India Muslins, and Calicoes, which he will sell very low; well worth the attention of those who purchase by the piece. Georgetown, June 5—3w
FOR RENT,
The House now occupied by Mr. Edward Jones—its advantageous situation to Market and the many real and essential conveniences appertaining thereto, render it a very desirable residence for any genteel family to a person, who I can be satisfied will make a good tenant, a lease of years will be granted if required. Possession can be given the first day of July next ensuing. WM. STEWART. Georgetown, April 20—eptJuly.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia, he has imported by Miss ANN lately arrived at Philad.
A choice assortment
Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cord, Calimerees, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Molekin velvets, silk and satin Florencines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season.
N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harrells celebrated patent parasol umbrellas, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
A fine Crop of Grass for Sale.
TO BE SOLD,
The growing crop of a perfectly clean & an uncommonly luxuriant Timothy Meadow, supposed to be upwards of 20 acres, at Green Hill, (Mrs. Digges's) in the neighborhood of Bodenham's, and about 6 or 8 miles from the Capitol, in this city. The purchaser may have a credit of 4 months for the money, on his securing well the payment of it. Applications will be received by the subscriber, and the sooner they are made the better, as the season of harvest is nearly at hand. DANIEL BRENT, at Mrs. Young's Washington City, June 20
A GOOD STAND.
TO LET, the House next west of Rhodes's Hotel, where Mr. M'Laughlin carries on the boot and shoemaking.
ALSO,
A House for a genteel private family. To Let, the House adjoining Josiah W. King's, Esq. on F Street. Enquire of JAMES HOBAN. May 29.
IN virtue of a Deed of Trust from Uriah Ferriss, deceased, to me, bearing date the 29th day of June 1801, recorded among the Land Records for the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia authorizing me the subscriber to do so. I do hereby give notice that on Wednesday the 28th day of this month at the Union tavern in Georgetown, if fair if not the next fair day at the hour of 11 in the forenoon, I will sell at public sale to the highest bidder for ready money all those two BRICK HOUSES and the Ground to them attached and belonging, being, and lying in square numbered 118 in the city of Washington, being the two houses next to the east end house of six under the same roof, and standing on lots numbered one and two in said square, one of which houses is now in the occupation and under rent to general Tureau the other occupied by and under rent to Mr. Wm Kerr. The same being sold for the purposes in the said deed mentioned. JAS M. LINGAN.
June 15—st
LAND FOR SALE.
The Subscriber offers for sale 750 acres of land on Bullskin run in Jefferson county Virginia about 10 miles from Harper's Ferry, and a miles from the Shenandoah river 400 acres of this land is cleared, the rest in woods, on it there is a valuable Mill seat with 22 feet fall, the stream affording a sufficient water to turn two pair of stones, 45 acres of watered meadow which produces abundant crops of Hay, and as much more may be made at a trifling expense—the cleared land may be laid off into lots of 50 acres and each field have running water in it; there is generally sown on this farm 120 acres in wheat, which has not for some years past, produced less than 2500 bushels per annum—the improvements are a stone Dwelling House and kitchen, a stone Dairy with a large never failing spring near the dwelling, a barn with stables under it for 30 horses, an apple orchard of 400 trees of choice fruit, and a variety of other fruit trees; on another part of this farm, there is a small frame Dwelling House, Kitchen and Dairy, Smoke house, Barn and Stables—this property will be shown and the terms made known on application to the subscriber on the premises. JOHN GANTT, Sen.
April 29—epam
TRIAL of Col. AARON BURR. WESSCOTT & CO. Eleventh street near Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city,
INFORM the public, that they have engaged Mr. THOMAS CARPENTER, one of the most able and correct Stenographers in the United States, to attend the Circuit Court to commence its session in Richmond, on the 22nd of this month; and if the trial comes on, to publish as speedily as possible, a full and complete account of it, accompanied by all the documents relative to this memorable and important decision. May 18—tf
APPEALS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the county of Washington will meet from the 15th to the 25th inst. both days inclusive, at Sisset's hotel, city of Washington, and at Sisset's tavern, Georgetown, from the 26th inst to the 6th July inclusive, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock for the purpose of hearing appeals under the late assessments. JOHN MOUNTZ, Jud. Clerk June 8—15
The thorough Bred Horse MONTICELLO, NOW IN HIGH ORDER.
WILL be Let to Mares the ensuing season to commence the first of April, at my farm, near Georgetown, at FIFTEEN DOLLARS, per Mare, for which a note must be sent payable the first of September, and one dollar to the groom; or in lieu thereof, EIGHT DOLLARS in money.
Good and extensive pasture, well enclosed, at 50 cents per week, and the mare fed, if required, at the market price, for which the money must be paid. The greatest care taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but will not be responsible for either. JOHN THARLKELD. March 23—tf
AUCTION.
To be sold, on Saturday the 27th inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. at the Auction-Room, on F Street.
The Property of Paul M'Neall, seized for boarding and lodging, by Mrs. Thompson, at the six Buildings, viz. a black furcoat, black cloth coat, panteleons and vest, a pair of boots and a pair of shoes, a blue cloth coat, 3 blue cloth military coats, 4 new ruffled muffs, 7 new plain & 1 linen shirts, 4 pr summer panteleons, 3 panteleons, 1 pr. cloth panteleons, 3 flannel jackets, 1 pair of drawers, 3 sheets, 2 pillow cases, a pair silk hose, 1 pair gloves, with a great variety of other articles of wearing apparel, &c.—Also a portable writing Desk. There will be offered for Sale, on the same day.
A large quantity of Ready-made Clothes, &c.
SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auct'r. June 22
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—tf
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 Washington county, letters of administration on the estate of Samuel Baker 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 Henry Eudon of the said county, on or before the first day of January 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 to said Henry Eudon. JANE BAKER, adm'r. June 24—3t