The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1807-07-08 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1049.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1807.
*PAID IN ADVANCE
WASHINGTON CITY,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8.
The ANNIVERSARY of our Independence was celebrated here with great and uncommon zeal. An elevated sentiment of patriotism pervaded all ranks of society, who vied with each other in demonstrations of joy on the return of a day so eminently calculated to inspire noble and generous feelings. The young and the old, the rich and the poor, the republican and the federalist, all burned with indignation at the wrongs of Britain, and avowed their unalterable purpose to shed their last drop of blood, and spend their last farthing, should the crisis require it, in defence of their country. The calm decision with which this determination was expressed leaves us no room for doubt but that in case of a war what the heart prompts the arm will execute.
The dawn of day was announced by a grand salute at the Navy Yard, at which instant the colors of the various nations with which we hold intercourse were raised, all except those of Britain, which was not seen here, or in any other quarter of the city during the day. Hitherto the flag of this nation had occupied a conspicuous place among those of the powers in friendship with the United States. On this occasion it was justly consigned to marked obscurity and neglect.
The volunteer companies of the militia of the District of Columbia, commanded by col. M'Kinny, assisted by major Young, paraded at an early hour in front of the President's house, composed of capt. Cox's and capt. Duguid's troops of cavalry, capt. Lynn's and capt. Betty's companies of light infantry, capt. Patterson's artillery, capt. Bousall's riflemen, and capt. Nourse's infantry.
At 12 o'clock the line was passed in review by brigadier gen. Mason, attended by majors Beall, Jones, and Sprigg, and several other officers on horseback—when various evolutions and brisings from the artillery and musketry took place: These done, the troops were formed in an open column, and paid the marching salute to the President standing in the north portico of his house, attended by the secretaries of war and of the navy, gen. Wilkinson, gen. Mason, col. Wharton, and a number of officers of the army, navy, and militia; after returning to their ground the troops were dismissed, and their officers waited on the President.
It gave us infinite pleasure to witness the zeal displayed on this occasion by our neighboring citizen soldiers; all seemed to have been roused by the late act of violence, and to have vied each with the other, to show to the chief Magistrate the alacrity with which a free people will fly to arms, when the interest and honor of their country are at stake. Particular praise is due to the several corps from Alexandria, who marched up in the morning and back in the evening, making a distance of about 20 miles to perform this service.
The evolutions and ceremonies were executed with spirit and precision, the various uniforms of the different corps had a fine effect, and the whole was a very handsome military display well worthy of the day and the occasion.
The President's rooms were, as usual, opened for the reception of company. On no antecedent occasion has the assembly been so great; and party spirit, which heretofore had withheld a number of leading federalists from offering any public mark of respect to the chief Magistrate, to the honor of human nature, gave way to the patriotic feelings and unanimity called for by the times, and a large number of the most respectable federalists heretofore in opposition to the administration, made their first appearance at the President's levee, and mingled in perfect cordiality with their republican brethren. Among the citizens present, were gen. Wilkinson and his suite, who had arrived the preceding night. While the company partook of a most liberal supply of refreshments, they were entertained by the performance of patriotic airs played at regular intervals by the fine band attached to the marine corps, which was placed in the large hall, and whose tones, though loud and impressive, did not, from the intervening distance, in the least interfere with conversation. No one, as the public may well imagine, seemed more at home on this occasion (if criticism will allow the expression) than the chief Magistrate. How proud the consciousness, how elevated the thoughts, how sweet the feelings inspired by this day in the heart of him, who, amidst all the vicissitudes of fortune, as well in the tempest of the revolution as the sunshine of peace, undismayed by danger, and what is still more rare (unintoxicated by prosperity and power) has pursued the undeviating course of patriotism and philanthropy, and unrelaxingly employed his great powers of mind in promoting the happiness of his own country without impairing that of even a hostile world. Let not this
be called adulation or sycophancy. The crisis requires that every independent American should speak what he thinks, it requires too, confidence in the government; not that sluggish confidence that coldly enjoins a performance of duty, but that full and hearty confidence that upholds those who administer the public concerns on the irresistible tide of public opinion. What then we think, we dare to say, and infinitely elevated above every thing servile or mean, are ready to treat with contempt or derision every pitiful reflection that may fall from party malice.
Between 2 and 3 o'clock the company withdrew; and the remainder of the day was devoted to patriotic hilarity. Various parties assembled in different quarters of the city. A large company dined at Stelle's hotel—ROBERT BRENT, the mayor of the city, in the chair, supported by col. Van Ness and col. Wharton, as Vice Presidents. The entertainment was honored by the presence of the heads of departments, most of the other officers of the general and local governments, and by several strangers of distinction, among whom were gen. Wilkinson and his suite:—After partaking of a plentiful & handsome repast, the following toasts were drank accompanied by appropriate music and a discharge of guns, & intermingled with songs:
 1. The Day.—May it universally excite throughout the United States the same feelings it kindled in '76.  2. The American People.—Ready, at a moment's warning, to vindicate the rights and avenge the wrongs of their country.  3. The President of the United States.—The hand that drafted the Declaration of Independence will maintain inviolate the principles it recognizes.  4. The Congress of the United States.—The legitimate arbiters of peace and war.  5. The Constitution of the United States.—The only existing form of government deliberately adopted by a nation for itself.  6. The States.—Free, sovereign and independent.—Their union the foundation of national greatness.  7. Washington.—His guardian spirit must delight in observing that the sacred fire deposited by him in the temple of American liberty, for the worship of freemen, is not extinguished.  8. Franklin and his co-patriots and statesmen.—Immortal honor to the founders of the first republic erected on the principle of representation.  9. The militia.—A million of armed citizens, animated by one soul and possessing equal rights, the safest defence of a free nation.  10. The army and navy of the United States.—Justice to all nations, submission to none.  11. Agriculture and manufactures.—We shall not be completely independent until we supply our principal wants among ourselves.  12. Commerce.—May it have no limits but the ocean; no laws but those of justice and reciprocity.  13. The spirit of '76.—unextinguished and inextinguishable.  14. Internal improvements.—May the scale on which they shall be conducted correspond in boldness with that on which nature has graduated her works in this quarter of the globe.  15. Education.—The birth-right of every American youth.—May the parent who denies it to his child feel the contempt of his fellow-men.  16. Unanimity.—The parent of power at home and respect abroad.  17. The District of Columbia.—May the patriotism of her citizens, as it merits, receive from the nation a full participation of political rights. 
About dusk, the heads of Departments retired; when the following toasts, which from motives of delicacy were waved until they withdrew, were drank.
 1. The heads of departments.  2. May the cause of every American be considered the cause of the nation.  3. The majestic spirit of freemen will never crouch beneath the insults of slaves.  4. Let the tyrant of the ocean beware! Carthage had her day; but the rock-et fell, and her glory was extinguished forever.  5. National rights and national honor.—Infamy to those who violate them, and redress or chastisement for the violation.  [This toast excited the same animation.]
VOLUNTEERS.
By Mr. Hamilton.—Montgomery, Warren and Mercer, who fell in supporting the liberties and independence of their country.
By Col. Brent.—The memory of Samuel Adams—Redress for injuries or death.
By Mr. B. Delany.—In the event of a war, may every American bullet be winged with death.
By Mr. Latrobe.—The American seamen impressed into the service of our enemies.—May the victories of their
messmates, restore to them their freedom.
The soldiers who by their bravery achieved the liberty of their country. Their sons, at the forfeit of their lives and honor, will defend and preserve it.
The Committee of Correspondence, appointed by the citizens of Washington, having prepared a subscription paper, for the relief of the wounded and the relations of the killed on board the Chesapeake, submitted it to the company, by whom it was received with high approbation, and a sum of between three and four hundred dollars instantly raised. This subscription paper will be immediately submitted to the citizens generally, by whom, there is no doubt that so patriotic an example will be universally imitated, and a large sum be consequently raised to assuage misfortune, and manifest the public sympathy.
At dark the company generally separated, after spending a day, marked by universal temperance, harmony and order.
The following song was sung during the entertainment by capt. Cutting, who observed that it was originally given at a party of Americans convened on the 4th of July, 1794, in London, to celebrate the anniversary of the declaration of
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
COLUMBIA, hail! We celebrate that day When thy brave sons declar'd THEE free from foreign sway! "Live free or nobly die!"—were their emphatic words, While REASON nerv'd each arm, and JUSTICE edg'd their swords. They fought,—they bled,—to shield the sacred "Rights of man!" And INDEPENDENCE crown'd what LIBERTY began.
COLUMBIA, hail!—be thine "the Rural Reign!" But vindicate thy right to plow the liquid plain, Should arrogance still strive to impede thine EAGLE's course, Indignant may HE rise with more than mortal force; And may Celestial skill HIS death- wing'd ARROWS guide, To pierce the canker'd heart of lawless pow'r and pride!
COLUMBIA, hail!—where'er a- brood we roam, Our wishes fondly turn toward THEE, our native home! O, may thy splendid STARS still point the way to PEACE, And each revolving year thy happiness increase! May every realm oppress assert its rights like THEE, Till REASON rule the world and all mankind are FREE!
Among the interesting circumstances which signalized the celebration of our national festival, was the first exhibition of the Eagle which crowns the gate of the navy yard. This gate has been erected within the last two years. It is constructed of free-stone, & is one of the handsomest buildings belonging to the U. States, and one of the best ornaments of our city. It is from the design of Mr. Latrobe, Surveyor of the public buildings, and possesses in the highest degree that chaste spirit of Grecian simplicity and character of permanence which distinguish his works. The access to the yard is by a doric colonnade of eight columns, which leads to a magnificent arch, through which the carriages pass on to the parade. On each side of the covered part of the gate are quarters for a guard of 50 men and their officers. A colossal eagle is placed over the centre of the gate, sculptured in one block of free stone. It is independent of its pedestal 5 feet 6 inches high. The eagle is represented at the moment of preparation for flight. His right foot is elevated and rests on the shank of an anchor. The attitude and action of this majestic bird are intimately spirited, while at the same time its form and characteristic structure is scrupulously correct, and exhibits an exact observation of nature. It does Mr. Franzoni high honor.
The eagle had been put into its situation the preceding day, and a flag staff set up behind it. The figure was covered from view by a large ensign, and remained so till the morning of this day. At ten, the officers of the navy, and of the marine corps, and the artificers of the yard assembled at the gate, attended by a large concourse of citizens. The guard was drawn out and under arms. The firing of the first gun of a federal salute gave the signal, and the ensign being instantly hoisted displayed at once the Naval Eagle of America, while the band struck up the national tune of Yankee Doodle. The gate is we understand, to be further decorated by sculpture from the masterly chisels of Messrs. Franzoni and Andrei, two Italian gentlemen, who have for some
time been engaged as sculptors in the public works here; and who having settled with their families among us, promise to introduce a taste for the fine arts by their classical works in the public buildings of the U. States.
THE PROCLAMATION.
The measures taken by the executive are before the public. We are well aware that among the unreflecting part of our countrymen, or those whose feelings have for a moment usurped the seat of reason, they may be viewed as destitute of the full measure of vigor called for by the crisis. A deliberate consideration, however, of the circumstances of the case, of the peculiar organization of our government, and of the powers vested in the President, will show that the course pursued is as vigorous as ought to have been expected. The language of the proclamation is decided without inflammation, and is the dignified vehicle of earnest feeling and resolute purpose. It certainly bears no comparison with the indignant terms in which the feelings of our fellow citizens in every part of the union are couched. Such language on their part is appropriate and well applied, as it becomes them to demonstrate the zeal with which they are animated to defend the rights and honor of their country. But from the government we have a right to expect decision tempered by calmness, even on the eve of certain war, and much more so at a period when the occurrence of such an event is uncertain. In respect to style then the proclamation is unquestionably correct.
Is it so likewise with regard to substance?
The outrage committed by the British commander is an act of war; and as such we have the right as an independent nation to treat it. But is it our interest to receive it in this light, without any previous explanation with the government whose officers have committed it? We say no. It is the interest of the people, and therefore the duty of the government to avert so great a calamity as war by every honorable mean in their power. It is their interest to try such means before a resort to force that they may make every exertion to avert war, thereby preserving the unrivalled blessings we enjoy; and that if such exertions fail to avert it, we may convince the world of the sincerity of our wish to maintain peace, by doing every thing in our power to preserve it, thereby making the world our friend by exhibiting in the most striking and contrasted colors our own sense of justice and the injustice of our enemy, many of whose own subjects we should in this way alienate from their government and make our secret, if not avowed friends and advocates.
There is, as we have remarked, no mean hope of the government of Britain giving us those explanations and that satisfaction that may preserve the peace of the two nations. The moderation of our government, backed by a peremptory demand of immediate explanation, and supported by the spectacle of a whole nation ready to shed their last drop of blood in defence of their rights, will present our case before the British government and nation in the most imposing form. Demanding nothing but what honorable men ought not to hesitate to yield unasked, and that in terms respectful and dignified, is there not reason to hope that, when they are apprised at the same time, as apprised they most unequivocally will be, of the temper of the country, they will at length awaken from the delirium of passion and do us justice? All these advantages will be gained by a deliberate over a precipitate conduct. Of this course it is a further recommendation that our merchants will have an opportunity of getting in their ships, of repressing their speculations, and adjusting to a considerable extent their affairs before the eventful period, which shall make force the final arbiter. Our seamen, too, the sinews of our power against a maritime nation, will be, to a great degree, then safe in our harbors, and thus enable us, in case of necessity, to strike a prompt and vigorous blow.
But, if the soundness of these remarks should be questioned, still it cannot be denied that the nature of our government and the peculiar delegation of its powers, restrained the executive from those measures, which, in this view of the discussion, might be considered expedient. The President does not possess the power of transferring the nation from a state of peace to a state of war. That is the exclusive province of the legislature. The powers of the President, applicable to cases like the present, are conferred by law; and these powers have been exercised to the full extent, with a single reservation—viz. that of interdicting the entrance of British merchant vessels into our ports, provided, after the previous prohibition of armed vessels, the latter do not comply with the injunction of the executive. The exercise of this last power, it will be perceived, for reasons too obvious to be recited, is not called for at this precise time by any
positive good it could effect: while it would have the mischievous effect, in case of a resort to war, of diminishing the vulnerable points of our enemy, and impairing our means of retribution for any unjust aggressions she might commit on our property in her own ports. The power, moreover, is one which may be exercised at any period hereafter when its necessity shall become apparent.
There is one further step which the executive may take. He may convene Congress, with a view to the exercise by them of those powers exclusively vested in them by the constitution—such as the declaration of war; the interdicting intercourse with Britain; the enactment of a non-importation law; the laying an embargo; the better fortifying our ports and harbors; the increase of the regular force; and various other similar powers. On this point there appears to be considerable public solicitude, which as far as we are enabled, we deem it our duty to satisfy. From what we have been able to collect, Congress will probably be specially convened, but not before time shall have elapsed sufficient to receive an answer from the British government. The schooner Revenge will immediately be sent to England, with a becoming demand on the part of our government, and with accompanying instructions not to admit of procrastination or evasion. It is probable that about three months will be taken up in going to and returning from England; to this may be added three or four weeks, which may be consumed in that country, as its government may, at the arrival of our dispatches, be engaged on objects that will forbid an instantaneous attention to our requisition, and as some time will probably be consumed in the consequent arrangement. This will carry us into the latter end of October or beginning of November, at which time, it is likely Congress will be convened. They will then have before them the materials for the exercise of an enlightened judgment; they will be able to ascertain whether we are to consider Britain as our friend or enemy; and, by knowing the extent as well as the nature of the danger to be apprehended, be able to take such measures, of war or commercial restriction, as shall best promote our own interests, and most severely affect those of our enemy.
At a meeting of the citizens of DUMFRIES & its vicinity, at the court house of Prince William county, on the 1st day of July, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the late indignity offered to the United States of America, by the unprecedented conduct of the commander of the British ship of war Leopard, in the unwarrantable attack on the United States frigate Chesapeake.
JOHN WILLIAMS was appointed chairman, and PHILIP D. DAWE, secretary.
When the following resolutions were adopted:
 1. Resolved unanimously, That we view with abhorrence the late outrageous attack made upon the flag of our nation, and the wanton murder of our fellow citizens.  2. Resolved unanimously, That we have the utmost confidence in the wisdom and firmness of our executive, and that the proper steps will be pursued by them to redress the national indignity, and procure ample atonement for the blood of our fellow citizens shed on that occasion; and we pledge our lives and fortunes to support the executive in any measure, they may think proper to adopt, to effect this desirable purpose.  3. Resolved unanimously, That John Williams, Richard Brent, Alexander Henderson, John Macrae and John Lanton, be appointed to forward a copy of these resolutions to the President of the United States, and that a copy be published in the National Intelligencer.  4. Resolved, That these resolutions be signed by the chairman and attested by the secretary. 
(Signed) JOHN WILLIAMS, Chairman. Attest, PHILIP D. DAWE, Secretary.
To the President of the United States, Sir,
WE, the citizens of Richmond, Manchester, and their vicinities, and of many other persons from distant places, who have assembled to take under consideration, the late hostile attack upon the frigate Chesapeake, by a British ship of war, and the murder of a number of American seamen in a time of peace, are impelled by the strongest motives to express those sentiments of indignation which the occasion must naturally inspire. When we reflect upon the uniform course of pacific conduct which has been observed by the government of the United States, towards all foreign nations; when we recollect, on the other hand, the innumerable insults and aggressions which Great Britain has inflicted on our just and lawful commerce; we can only discover in this recent act of violence, the consummation of a system which has for its object the prostration of neu-

trial rights, at the feet of a haughty and ambitious power. The door of negotiation is finally closed; the first blow of war has been struck; and the people of America are called upon to decide, whether they will rally around the standard of the constitution, or resign at once that glorious independence which was purchased by the valor of their fathers, and cemented with their blood. As a period of such magnitude as the present, it is peculiarly necessary that the people of America should display to the world the devotion which they felt to the free, mild and beneficent government under which they live, and their invincible determination to resist to the utmost extremity, every outrage on their rights from whatever quarter it may proceed. The persons who now address you, speak not only for themselves, but for their country; they feel that they deliver the sentiments of the nation; and they are confident that they will find a corresponding emotion in the bosom of the Chief Magistrate of the union.
When an act of unequivocal hostility has been perpetrated; when our armed vessels are not permitted to leave our own ports with impunity; when a British commander gives the signal from our very harbors, for the capture of our ships; it becomes a question not of reason, but of feeling. Whatever may be the grounds of the contest in which we are engaged, we are compelled to close in that appeal to arms which has been made by our adversary. It is impossible to pursue a temporising conduct, without engraving an indelible stain on our national character. The reputation of our country is at stake; and it must now be decided whether we shall assume the dignified attitude of an independent state, or meanly crouch under the lash of an insolent foe.
No nation upon earth has so many cogent reasons for maintaining a friendly intercourse with the rest of the world as the United States. Far removed from that bloody scene of ambition, which Europe has exhibited for centuries; pursuing the even tenor of honest industry; regardless of that illusive glory which is only to be obtained at the expence of happiness; anxious only for that solid renown, which springs from an undeviating course of justice and virtue; too simple for the insidious arts of courtly intrigues, and too refined for the exertion of lawless power; they might have flattered themselves with the hope, that they should escape the ravages of those conflicts which have desolated the old Continent. America has every thing to hope from peace, and every thing to deprecate from war. But her growing commerce and rising prosperity, cherished by the gentle warmth of free dom, were objects too tempting to the rapacious eye of a power who arrogates to herself the exclusive dominion of the seas. From the moment when our independence was established, Great Britain regarded with malignant jealousy, the progress of a nation whom she had once held in bondage. From that moment until the present, she has waged an open or concealed war against our indisputable rights. It would be superfluous to dwell on the various crimes which she has committed against the law of nations; but it may not be improper to enumerate, a few more prominent than the rest, which marks the spirit which has prevailed her whole conduct. She has occupied posts within our territory which ought to have been surrendered by treaty; she has enlarged the law of contraband, beyond the most liberal construction of the law of nations: she has seized our vessels laden with provisions; she has invented a new system of blockade, which extends not merely to single ports actually invested, but to whole countries with whom she might be at war; she has modified, restrained and enlarged the rights of neutrals according to her interest or caprice, while her courts of admiralty have carried her edicts into rigid execution; she has denied to neutral nations the incontestible right to re-export to a belligerent power the commodities which they have fairly purchased from a colony of the same power—and she has blockaded our ports and impressed seamen from our vessels within our lawful jurisdiction. But atrocious as these acts may seem, they are insignificant when compared with the flagrant outrage lately committed on the Frigate Chesapeake. The most humble suppliant of Great Britain has never yet asserted her right to search a ship of war belonging to a neutral nation. A vessel of this description is as sacred as the territory itself—its flag is a passport throughout the world—and an insult offered to it is a direct attack upon the sovereignty of the state to which it belongs. A conduct like this can neither be defended or palliated—and it is necessary to meet the approaching conflict with the decision becoming freemen.
While we are sensible of the evils which must result from war, we are prepared to encounter them in defence of our dearest rights. We are confident that but one sentiment prevades the American people—and that, however, they may be divided as to points of domestic policy, they are actuated by one soul in repelling the aggressions of a foreign power. It remains for the wisdom of the constituted authorities, to direct with efficacy the energies of the nation. It is our part to declare to you and to the world, that we are prepared to support, with our lives and fortunes, the government of our choice against every power upon earth.
SPENCER ROANE, Chairman. THOMAS RITCHIE, Secretary.
George-Town, D. C. July 1, 1807. Agreeably to public notice given this day by the Mayor, a very large and re-
spectable number of the citizens of this place convened at the Union Tavern, for the purpose of expressing their sense of the late daring outrage on the
FLAG—HONOR—AND INDEPENDENCE of the American nation, by the British squadron now lying in the Chesapeake Bay.
General John Mason was chosen chairman, and David Wiley, secretary.
A communication from the corresponding committee of Norfolk, addressed to the mayor & citizens of this place, was read.
On motion, the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draw up such resolutions as the occasion appeared to require—John Mason, Thomas Turner, Walter Smith, Stephen B. Balch, Thomas Corcoran, James S. Morfell, Benjamin Stoddart, and David Wiley.
After a short retirement the committee made report—Whereupon,
Resolved, unanimously, That this meeting consider the late unwarrantable, dastardly and wanton attack on the Frigate Chesapeake, by the British ship of war Leopard, an outrage on the peace and safety of the community, & on the honor of the nation, not to be borne with.
Resolved, unanimously, That we consider the death of those of our fellow citizens who have fallen on this unprecedented occasion, as produced by a murder of the blackest dye—as calling loudly for unqualified redress, and if prompt and ample satisfaction be denied, for national vengeance.
As we first heard of this infamous act with astonishment, mingled with horror and indignation, so we yet regard it with feelings of the deepest resentment, and of the most decisive determination that no sacrifice is too great to maintain our independence, national honor, and character.—Devoted, by inclination and by habit, most sincerely to peace, we deprecate a state of war. But as there are cases where nothing is left but war or abject submission—war or national disgrace—war or the surrender of every thing we hold most dear in society—the mind of a freeman—of an American citizen cannot balance one moment; therefore,
Resolved unanimously, That having entire confidence in the wisdom and firmness of our government to repel injury and insult, and to enforce redress, we pledge our lives and our fortunes to support all the measures which they may adopt, whether of immediate or ultimate resort to arms.
Resolved unanimously, That in the present state of things, and until the decision of our national councils shall be known, we concur most heartily with the determination of our fellow citizens of Norfolk, that all intercourse with the British ships of war in our harbors, or on our coasts, or with their agents among us, should be discontinued—that we will use our best endeavors to prevent such intercourse, and that all persons guilty thereof, shall be declared infamous.
Resolved unanimously, That immediate enquiries be made for the families, if such they had, of Joseph Arnold and Robert McDonald, said to have been our neighbors, and of the city of Washington, and who fell under the late piratical fire of British guns—and if there be such families, that a subscription be opened without loss of time by our committee appointed on this occasion (in conjunction with any committee from Washington) for their relief and comfortable support.
Resolved unanimously, That Mr. Mason, Mr. Morsell, and Mr. Turner, be a committee on the part of this meeting, to wait on the President of the United States, and hand him a copy of these proceedings.
Resolved unanimously, That this meeting most cordially approve of the spirited, patriotic, and decisive conduct of the good citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton, and that in the opinion of this meeting they are highly entitled to the thanks of all the people of the United States for the manly, prompt, and efficacious measures adopted by them—and that the committee answer the communication of the 25th inst. from Norfolk, and transmit them a copy of these proceedings.
Resolved unanimously, That the committee cause the proceedings of this meeting to be published for the information of the citizens—and that they correspond, if requisite, with any other committees which may be appointed on this occasion.
JOHN MASON, Chairman. DAVID WILEY, Sec'y.
On motion, Resolved, That this meeting present their thanks to the chairman and committee, for their prompt and able management of the business of the evening.
At a meeting of a number of Democratic Citizens, in Washington, district of Columbia, convened for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of American Independence, WILLIAM PATTERSON GARDNER having been chosen President, and BERNARD SMITH, Vice-President, the following Toasts were drank:
1. The Day—Hallowed be the memory of those who consecrated it to Liberty, and fortunate may they be who celebrate it with truly patriotic zeal. 3 cheers.
2. The United States—Independent, and fearless of the feets of modern Carthage, and the legions of modern Rome. 3 cheers.
3. The People of the United States—Happy and independent whilst they retain virtue to appreciate & spirit to defend the boon.
4. The Constitution of the United States, our political chart—May it continue to direct those who pilot the vessel of state.
5. The President of the United States, the friend of liberty and his country—May he long live to enjoy the gratitude of a free and happy nation—we admire his virtues, we venerate his patriotism; we will support his administration with our lives, our property, and our sacred honor. 6 cheers.
6. The Vice-President of the United States—May his revolutionary services and uniform attachment to the cause of Democracy, ever be held in grateful remembrance by his fellow citizens. 6 cheers.
7. The Heads of Departments, diligent in office, and true to the trusts reposed in them. 3 cheers.
8. Congress, the organ of the public will—At its next meeting may it announce that will in terms of energy, not to be mistaken by the despots of the old world. 3 cheers.
9. The Judiciary of the United States—May the current of Justice never be stopt by the feculence of common law, turned out of its course by jerry reging, nor crimsoned by innocent blood.
10. The State Governments, our best barriers against monarchy and aristocracy.
11. The District of Columbia—In the kind attention of the general government may the inhabitants have no cause to regret the loss of their political rights.
12. The City of Washington—The key stone of the federal arch, may it remain undisturbed by envy.
13. The Grand Jury of Virginia—It has deserved well of its country.—3 cheers.
14. "The union of honest men"—Burr, Dayton, Blannerhasset, and their associates, "choice spirits"! May their present situation teach those who are above the "dull pursuits of civil life," that a republican government possesses energy enough to protect the people against the machinations of traitors and apostates.
15. The memory of our murdered fellow citizens on board the Chesapeake—May the measures of our government be such that their blood be no stain upon our national character, but as the blood of the passover when judgment is passed upon the nations of the earth.
16. The Emigrants of the British Isles—May those who abandon them because they love liberty evince their patriotism when the country which adopts them is insulted by the Leviathan of the Ocean.
17. The American Pair—May they like the mother of the Gracchi be even more proud of the merits of their offspring than of personal ornament.—3 cheers.
VOLUNTEERS. The Burrs of society, may they stick to the skirts of Tories.
May the voice of the American Eagle, heard through the land on this day cease not until its enemies are confounded.
May those in office who calumniate the present administration of our government cease to degrade themselves by depending upon its Charity for their bread.
FROM THE AURORA. AMERICAN MEETING.
We are about to lay before our readers the proceedings of a public meeting, held in this city yesterday, which convey to the world the sentiments of freemen, at this momentous crisis, in a manner and in a language that do honor to our country.
The concourse of citizen, which assembled on this occasion, exceeded in numbers any that has perhaps ever been before witnessed in America—from six to ten thousand persons have been mentioned as having been mentioned as having been present, and we shall probably be correct by stating the number at about six thousand.
The number, however, was the least distinguishing evidence of the ardor of the people—the countenances of all, exhibited at once anxious solicitude and enthusiastic firmness—there was no longer a distinction of parties; local or party objects were wholly excluded from reflection; and even personal and private prejudice were overcome, in the superior claims of unanimity and confidence. Those, who had heretofore arrayed themselves in opposition to each other, on the grounds of political controversy, met and were emulous in giving effect to the true objects of association. We record it with pleasure and with pride, that the eye of the stranger could no where have discerned any other feelings or conduct, than such as the welfare & honor of the nation demanded.
Nor can we stop here, and proclaim no other encomium upon this meeting. Great as were its numbers, and distinguished as was their patriotism, the good order and dignified moderation which prevailed, were above all conspicuous—giving at once an evidence of honorable discretion, and refuting a free and enlightened people from the reproach of turbulence, which has so often been represented as the inevitable result of popular assemblies. In no other country, perhaps, has so large an assemblage ever been collected on or-
inary occasions, which separated in creditable a manner; how much more honorable then, at a time when outrages are committing against the honor of the nation and the lives and properties of its citizens. The meeting was held, we might say, in front of the house of the British consul; yet there was not a word, nor an action, that could have given offence or have reflected upon the nation—a commentary upon the conduct of his government, the most honorable to ourselves, the most instructive to our oppressors.
When the resolutions, which follow, had been adopted by the unanimous acclamations of thousands of freemen, two pertinent and excellent addresses were delivered to the meeting—one by Mr. Walter Franklin, the other by Mr. Richard Rush—the approbation with which they were received, was evinced by the peals of joyous & patriotic applause and exultation, which rung from every quarter. Their sentiments were worthy of '76 & were responded in that enthusiastic & manly manner which so honorably distinguished the era of American independence.
MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
On Wednesday afternoon, July 1st, the citizens of the first Congressional district of Pennsylvania, composed of the city and county of Philadelphia & county of Delaware, met, pursuant to notice, in the state-house yard in the city of Philadelphia—No time or occasion has ever here witnessed such a concourse of people.
Matthew Lawler, esq. was called to the chair, & Joseph Hopkinson, esq. appointed secretary.
Dr. Michael Leib opened the business of the meeting, & after some appropriate observations offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That the conduct of Great Britain, towards the United States, has been too often marked by hostility, injustice and oppression; and that the outrage committed by the Leopard, one of her ships of war, under the express orders of one of her admirals, upon the Chesapeake, a frigate belonging to the United States, is an act of such consummate violence and wrong, and of so barbarous and murderous a character, that it would debase and degrade any nation, & much more so a nation of freemen, to submit to it.
Resolved, That we will support the administration of the general government in all & every measure which may be adopted by them to avenge the wrongs our country has suffered from Great Britain, and to compel the most rigid retribution; and that to attain a full measure of justice from her, we pledge ourselves to make any sacrifice & to encounter any hazards.
Resolved, That the sentiments of this meeting be made known to the President of the United States, as the spontaneous effusions of freemen, on an occasion, when silence and indifference would betray a want of patriotism; it not a treasonable indisposition towards the best interests of our country, and the sacred rights of this nation.
The following resolution was then offered and adopted unanimously.
Resolved, That until the general government shall have adopted such measures as may be suggested by their spirit and wisdom, we will discontinue all intercourse with any of the vessels of war belonging to Great Britain; and that we will withhold from them all supplies or assistance which may be necessary to their aid and subsistence.
Charles Biddle, esq. then proposed the following resolution which was adopted unanimously.
Resolved unanimously, That the citizens of Norfolk and Hampton, and its vicinity, deserve the thanks and applause of their fellow citizens throughout the union for their gallant, manly & patriotic conduct at the present momentous crisis.
The meeting then agreed to appoint a committee of correspondence for the purpose of holding a communication with our fellow citizens in other parts of the U. States, relative to the objects of this meeting.
The following gentlemen were appointed.
Matthew Lawler, Charles Biddle, Paul Cox, David Lenox, Thomas Forster, Richard Dale, Walter Franklin, George Clymer, M. Leib, Thomas Leiper, Francis Gurney, James Eagle, Joseph Hopkinson, George Burtram, Edward Tighman, William Linnard, Michael Bright.
A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman & secretary & the meeting adjourned in perfect order.
Ordered, that the proceedings of this meeting be published in all the papers of this city.
MATTHEW LAWLER, Chairman. JOSEPH HOPKINSON, Secretary.
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Fellow Citizens, As a committee appointed by yourselves, we flatter ourselves, that you will not consider us as wholly foreign to our duty, to offer to you our sentiments, if not our advice—our sensibilities are equally keen with your own, we are as much alive to our national wrongs, and as ardently disposed as yourselves to contribute our assistance to redress those wrongs by every means in our power, under the direction of that government, which as a portion of the American people, we have aided in establishing. To that government, our duty as citizens, calls upon us to look as our guide at this momentous crisis; to their measures ought we to lend our utmost efforts; to their will ought we to yield a ready obedience; but imperious honor and duty ought to teach us to forbear from every act which could embarrass its councils, or distract its measures. A dignified and temperate course of conduct, and a submission to the guidance of an administration constituted by themselves ought to distinguish freemen; and while they feel, they ought to evince to the world, that as the real sovereign of the country, they reflect also. The calm but energetic display of resentment on the ever memorable day of the meeting which constituted us its organ, has given to you a character for moderation and forbearance, which does honor to our cause, and to our country; and sore indeed would be our regret, if that character should now be tarnished by any act which would not stand the test of cool and sober reflection. It is not by violence on individual property, or insults offered to men, that the nation is to be redressed. Our wrongs call for a different remedy and a more extensive cure. National wrongs require national redress; and as we have pledged ourselves to the administration of the general government "to make any sacrifices and to encounter any hazards," let us be faithful to that pledge, and act only under its authority. In this obligation we are partners with you, and we too are embarked in the common cause; permit us then, fellow citizens, to entreat you to take no step but under the direction of that administration to which you have pledged yourselves to make any sacrifices, and surely a sacrifice of feeling. It is a sacrifice of feeling, of momentary feeling only, we ask of you. To avenge an innocence, what is due to crime only, cannot correspond with your sense of justice, or of right. To injure individual property, or to wound individual feelings, for outrages committed by the British government alone, your reason would recoil at and your sober reflection condemn—we cannot for a moment suppose, that the freemen of this district, while they feel the keenest resentment at the British violence and outrage, would pursue the footsteps of a British mob. Fellow citizens, we invite your forbearance, we solicit your moderation, we appeal to your magnanimity to continue that dignified and firm course of conduct, which on the first of July shed such a lustre around the character of the freemen of the first congressional district of Pennsylvania.
Matthew Lawler, M. Leib, Charles Biddle, Paul Cox, David Lenox, Richard Dale, Thos. Leiper, George Burtram, Walter Franklin, James Eagle, William Linnard, Joseph Hopkinson, Francis Gurney, George Kimer, Edward Tighman.
[This address was signed by every member of the committee present.]
PUBLIC INFORMATION.
The committee appointed by the citizens of the first congressional district, inform their fellow citizens, that by consent of the owners of the brig Fox, the vessel is committed to the care of the committee, and is under their safeguard. Captain Huff has been appointed by the committee, to whom the vessel is entrusted, and if any violence shall, hereafter, be done, the committee will consider it as an insult offered to them, and as an outrage done their characters, and they cannot suppose that any citizen will do injury to the feelings or honor of men appointed to watch over their interests.
In consequence of a rumor that there was a British vessel lying at South-street wharf, loading with guns, pistols, swords, and other military stores, a number of citizens assembled last evening, and went on board for the purpose of ascertaining facts. Having satisfied themselves in these particulars, they unshipped the rudder, carried it into Chesnut street, and laid it down in the street opposite the house of the British consul. Except the measures pursued to prevent the vessel's putting to sea, we have heard of no injury being done.
We just learn that the committee appointed at the town meeting on Wednesday last, have taken the above vessel into their care, and pledge themselves to an enraged and numerous mul-

time, that the brig shall not be permitted to sail until it is fully ascertained that she has no supplies of any kind for the British navy. The committee have done themselves credit by their prompt and active interference in this affair. Had they not interposed their good offices, the probability was the brig would have been considerably damaged. Much credit also is due to the people assembled for their ready acquiescence in the arrangements adopted by the committee. Capt. Huff and two other persons are appointed to take care of the vessel. We are authorised to say that the address read from the committee is good to press, and will be published in hand-bills this evening. It shall also appear in our next paper.
Demo. Press.
Norfolk, June 29.
On Friday afternoon, one of the schooners which have heretofore attended the British ships of war, cast anchor near the fort, and immediately an officer left her in a boat and proceeded up the river to the British consul's. This information was soon spread thro' the town, and the effect produced may be easily conjectured. A number of boats put off from the wharves, after two of them had reached the boat another officer who had remained on board the schooner, hoisted a white flag, the signal for a flag of truce, for the first time, for certainly (and we can say so from our own knowledge) she did not come up as a flag of truce.
Before the officer reached the British consul's, he was met with by a number of citizens, who offered no personal violence; but apprehending it, or that the officer might be detained, the Consul claimed the protection of the civil authority, and the sanctity of the character in which the officer had come. The latter ground was not tenable, as war does not exist, and again the vessel had not come up as a flag of truce ought. Respect however for the civil power, and sentiments of generosity, prevailed, and in about an hour after his arrival, the officer was put on board his vessel, without receiving the smallest violence or injury, and immediately departed.
May this spirit of moderation, produce effect where it ought, if it does not, it will command respect even from those who will not be influenced by the example.
DIED on Saturday last, at the marine hospital, ROBERT MACDONALD, one of the seamen wounded on board the Chesapeake frigate. Yesterday his funeral was attended by nearly four thousand citizens—the body was brought over from the hospital point, attended by a procession of boats, to the market wharf. Minute guns from the artillery firing during the time, all the American shipping with colors half mast. Arrived at the county wharf, a procession was formed, which marched up Market square, through Catharine street, to Freemason street, and from thence to Christ church, where an appropriate, impressive, and patriotic discourse was delivered to a most numerous congregation, by the Rev. Mr. Davis.
Proceedings of the committee at the Exchange Coffee House, on Sunday 28th June.—Present Thomas Mathews, Seth Foster, Moses Myers, Francis S. Taylor, J. W. Murdaugh, Thomas Blanchard, Luke Wheeler, Theodorick Armistead, R. Blow, Thos. Newton.
The committee of correspondence submitted to the meeting a letter from sundry gentlemen (as a committee of correspondence) of Williamsburg, whereupon they were instructed to transmit the resolutions entered into on Friday last.
Resolved, That the letter from the committee of correspondence of Williamsburg be published in the papers of this borough.
Whereas the committee have received information from various sources that the commander of the British ships have menaced the inhabitants of Hampton with an invasion for the purpose of procuring water. It is Resolved, That application be made to capt. Stephen Decatur, commander of the U. S. naval force at this place, to equip the gun boats, in availing himself of the services of the captains and seamen who have proffered them, to proceed to Hampton, or as near it as he may judge proper, to co-operate with the people in their defence, in any manner he may judge most expedient, or to act as circumstances may dictate in preventing the execution of the said threat.
Resolved, That Thomas Blanchard, Seth Foster, and J. W. Murdaugh be a committee appointed to wait upon capt. Decatur, with this application.
Resolved, That the thanks of this committee be given to the Rev. Mr. Davis, for the appropriate, eloquent, and patriotic discourse delivered by him this day.
At a meeting of the committee at the Exchange Coffee House, on Monday the 29th of June, 1807.
PRESENT—Thomas Mathews, Moses Myers, Wm. Pennock, Wm. Newsum, Luke Wheeler, Francis S. Taylor, Seth Foster, Thos. Newton, Richard Blow, Daniel Beilinger, J. W. Murdaugh, Theo. Armistead.
Resolved, That the permission granted to the British consul and his family of holding correspondence with the said commander be, and the same is hereby rescinded.
The chairman laid before the committee a letter from Col. Sharp, whereupon, Be it Resolved, That it is highly expedient to repair Fort Norfolk, and place guns there for the defence of this place.
Resolved, That the inhabitants of Norfolk and Portsmouth be earnestly requested to give all their aid to carry the above resolution into effect.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolution be transmitted by the chairman to col. Sharp, and the commanding officer of Fort Nelson, and request him to superintend and direct the application of the labor which may be rendered for the purpose of repairing the fort.
THOS. MATHEWS, Chairman.
At a meeting of the committee at the Exchange Coffee House, on Tuesday 30th June, 1807.
PRESENT—Thomas Mathews, Luke Wheeler, Wm. Pennock, F. S. Taylor, Wm. Newsum, Rd. Blow, Seth Foster, Thos. Blanchard, Moses Myers, J. W. Murdaugh, Theo. Armistead.
Resolved, That a committee of Moses Myers, J. W. Murdaugh, and Wm. Newsum be appointed to examine the state of the magazine and to obtain a correct account of the powder in the borough, the proprietors thereof, and the present market price of that article.
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the public exigencies require the preservation, in our own hands, of every means of defence, and that persons who hold any quantities of powder, be admonished thereof, and desired to hold it for the public service.
Resolved, That the committee will consider any enhancement in the price of the said article by the holders thereof, at the present crisis, derogating from the character of a good citizen, and will well deserve the censure and contempt of the nation.
Resolved, That the thanks of this committee be given to capt. Stephen Decatur, and through him to the officers, mariners and others, who have volunteered their services under his direction, for the alacrity with which they have undertaken to equip the gun boats for the defence of our ports at this eventful crisis.
Resolved, That in execution of the object heretofore requested of captain Decatur, this committee hold it to be their duty to reimburse any expenses which may be increased beyond those which captain Decatur may consider himself authorised to incur as the commandant of the U. S. naval force.
Resolved, That Moses Myers and William Newsum, be a committee to wait upon captain Decatur with the foregoing resolutions.
Resolved, That a subscription be opened to defray the expenses, under the direction of Richard Blow, Seth Foster, and F. S. Taylor.
THOMAS MATHEWS,
Chairman.
THEO. ARMISTEAD, Sec.
July 1.
This day Commodore Stephen Decatur, jun. hoisted his Broad Pendant on board the the United States' frigate Chesapeake, in the place of Commodore James Barron.—Captain Gordon, continues in command of the ship.
New-York, July 3.
At a general meeting of the citizens of New-York held in the Park, on Thursday, July 2d. 1807—the hon. DE WITT CLINTON was unanimously called to the chair; and general JACOB MORTON, was unanimously appointed Secretary of the meeting. Having received, with the most lively indignation, authentic information, that, on the 22d ult. an attack, unwarranted by the known usages of nations and in violation of our national rights, was made off the Capes of Virginia, on the U. S. frigate Chesapeake, Com. Barron, by his Britannic majesty's armed ship, the Leopard, capt. Humphrey. The citizens of N. York, assembled in general meeting, deem it to be their duty to express their opinions on this fresh outrage offered to their national sovereignty by the navy of G. Britain.
Resolved, That it is, and has been, the policy of our government, and the wish, because it is the interest of our citizens to be at peace with all the world.
Resolved, That although we cherish peace with the greatest sincerity, yet that we hold ourselves ready, at the call of our government, to resist all infringements of our national rights and violation of our national honor.
Resolved, That we consider the dastardly and unprovoked attack made on the United States armed ship the Chesapeake, by his Britannic majesty's ship, the Leopard, to be a violation of our national rights, as atrocious as it is unprecedented.
Resolved, That we are determined to maintain the rights and dignity of our country with our lives and fortunes, and that we will support our government in whatever measures it may deem necessary to adopt, in the present crisis of affairs.
Resolved, That whatever differences of opinion may exist among us on our merely local concerns, yet that we love our country and will cordially unite in resisting the attempts of any nation to invade our rights or tarnish our national honor.
Resolved, That the offending ships at Hampton Roads have wantonly violated the laws of, and forfeited their title to national hospitality.
Resolved, That we highly approve the spirited and patriotic conduct of our fellow citizens at Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton.
Resolved, That we deeply lament the death of those of our fellow citizens who fell, and sincerely sympathise with those who were wounded on board the Chesapeake.
DE WITT CLINTON, CHAIRMAN. JACOB MORTON, Sec.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8.
A Pilot Boat yesterday arrived with an express to the Secretary of the Navy, from capt. Decatur, communicating the following important intelligence:
On the afternoon of the 3d inst. the four British ships of war came into Hampton Roads, and occupied a station between Hampton and Norfolk. Tenders were seen to leave the frigates, and to ascertain the soundings beyond the narrows, in the direction of Norfolk.
This, with other circumstances, led capt. Decatur to believe that their object was to take the Chesapeake and a French frigate lying at Norfolk, if not to threaten the town.
It is represented that the depth of water is sufficient to allow the passage of three of the British ships through the narrows.
On the succeeding morning a private vessel passing from Norfolk to Hampton was stopped by the British ships, & a demand made to carry a letter back to Norfolk. This the captain at first refused, but on the British commander threatening to sink him in case of non-compliance, he agreed to take the letter. The letter was addressed to the people of Norfolk, and declared that unless they rescinded their resolutions, there should be a rigorous blockade, by which the entrance or departure of all vessels would be prohibited.
So impressed was capt. Decatur with its being the object of the British to take the Chesapeake, that he had his men at quarters during the whole of the night of the 3d inst. The four gun boats stated to be in readiness at Norfolk had not sailed for Hampton, Capt. Decatur having judged it advisable to keep them for the defence of the Chesapeake, with which vessel the French frigate was ready to co-operate. Four other gun boats in the neighborhood of Norfolk are getting ready.
The express left Norfolk on the 4th late in the day. After the boat had passed the frigates, which was effected with so much success as altogether to escape their notice, the commander saw a boat passing from Hampton towards Norfolk, hailed by the British; and afterwards return back towards Hampton. From this it is inferred that the blockade was then in actual force.
Here then is a state of things well calculated to excite the highest solicitude. We shall seize the earliest moment to communicate to the public whatever shall follow.
The Chevalier de FORONDA on Monday presented his credentials as Chargé des Affaires, from his Catholic Majesty to the United States, succeeding to the diplomatic functions of the Marquis Yrujo, and was afterwards in that character received by the President.
MR. LEMA, attached to the legation, was also presented to the President.
Orders have been issued from the War Office to the Governors of the several states, making a requisition of one hundred thousand MILITIA, to be ready to take the field at a moment's warning, and authorising the acceptance of volunteers. Young men of America! rally round the standard of your country, and prepare yourselves, in case of necessity, to overwhelm, with irresistible energy, the violators of your rights!
In the course of a very short time between sixty and eighty GUN BOATS, fully equipped, will be stationed at the most exposed points of the U. S. to repel any aggression that may be offered.
Ample as the details given in this paper of the patriotic proceedings of our fellow citizens are, we have been obliged to omit more than we have inserted. The electric spark has every where kindled a blaze of patriotism that nothing short of justice can suppress. The comments of the public prints are in the highest degree dignified and spirited. A want of room compels us reluctantly to defer noticing them until our next number.
In consequence of the offer of the Executive of Virginia to appropriate a part of the Penitentiary at Richmond to the safe keeping of persons charged with offences against the U. S. Aaron Burr has been removed to that place.
We understand that a dinner was last week given to gen. Wilkinson by the inhabitants of Fredericksburg.
Letters from New Orleans state that gov. Claiborne and Mr. Daniel Clarke had left that city for the Spanish possessions to settle an affair of honor.
Extract of a letter from the American Consul in Leghorn.
"I am in hourly expectation that the vessels arrested by the French privateers will be liberated and that similar evils will not again be renewed; and I ground this belief on the letter which I have received from John Armstrong at Paris, a copy of which I now enclose to you:"
COPY.
PARIS, MARCH 10.
SIR,
I have received the several letters you have done me the honor to write
me, in relation to certain American vessels destined to Leghorn, and captured off that port. These captures appear to have been made under a misapprehension of the true meaning of the Imperial decree of the 21st of November last which the government assures me was not intended to alter in any way the commercial relations of France and the United States, as regulated by their treaty of 1800. A decision of the Court of Prizes which I expect every moment, and which cannot but conform itself to these assurances will not only remedy the evils that have happened but prevent the occurrence of others of a similar character.
I am, &c.
(Signed) JOHN AMRSTRONG. Appleton, Esq. Consul of the U. S. of America, at Leghorn.
The President of the United States has appointed the Secretary of War, the Vice President, and Colonel Williams to the corps of engineers and engineers, Commissioners to carry into effect the act of congress appropriating a certain sum of money for the protection of the port & harbor of New York.
Mer. Adv.
French bulletins, to the 77th, are said to have reached Guadalupe, by an advice boat from France, which are represented to contain the details of some splendid victories obtained over the Russians.
Aurora.
The "Phenix" of Providence, says, "The ship Hazard, Capt. Elderkin, has arrived in the river, from Amsterdam, which place she left on the 18th May. We could not procure her papers, but are told they contain accounts of two great battles fought by the contending armies, in both of which the French were defeated. The first action was about the latter part of April, and the other on the 8th of May, when Bonaparte was totally defeated, with the loss of 30,000 men, & it is said, he was retreating toward the Rhine."
FROM THE CITIZEN OF JULY 3.
ADDITIONAL OUTRAGE.
Yesterday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, arrived at this port the Revenue Cutter, with our venerable Vice President and his daughter, from Washington.
We have not seen the Vice President, but it is reported that off the Capes of Virginia the Revenue Cutter was fired at by the British ships there, with a view to bring her to; that the Cutter was ordered to keep on her course, regardless of consequences; that the launches of the British ships, were then armed and dispatched to assail the Cutter, which they approached, and into which they discharged musketry, but that finding the men of the Cutter at their posts ready to give them a warm reception, they retired, and the Cutter continued on her course.
Accounts from Hayti, (St. Domingo,) are to the 1st of June. Petion continued successful in his military operations, against the adherents to Christophe.—A letter from the general of Division Bazelais, to Petion, dated May 30, says, "I have the honor of announcing to you, President, the taking of Gonaives, I send to you four citizens. You can draw from them, President, every information you may be desirous of obtaining."
AUCTION.
AT the Navy Yard, on Friday the 10 inst. at 1 P. M. one Coach, house hold and kitchen furniture, consisting of tables, desk, beds and some medical books, with other articles too tedious to mention.
SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auct'r. July 8—2t.
In Chancery, July 2, 1807.
ORDERED that the sale made by Bullard Washington, Trustee for the sale of the real estate of George Washington, deceased, shall be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 15th day of September next: provided a copy of this order be inserted in the National Intelligencer before the 2d day of August next. The report states that 519 acres of land in Montgomery county, was sold for 6446 dollars: 37 cents, and 511 acres in Charles county for 5 dollars 50 cents per acre.
TRUE COPY. Test. NICHAS. BREWER, Reg. Cur. Can. July 8—ept 22
JAMES S. STEVENS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRUGGIST.
For sale (at a credit of 12 months to Druggists and Physicians) a large and complete assortment of Lungs, Medicines, Surgical Instruments, Patent Medicines, &c. &c. of the first quality which will sell at the lowest prices. Tobacco taken in payment. Navy Yard City of Washington, July 8—w2t
15 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED on the 6th instant a large light BAY HORSE, about 16 hands high, 5 or 6 years old last spring, had all round, hind legs and one fore leg white, and has a large and small tear on the buttock. The above reward will be paid to any person that will deliver said horse to the subscriber at Mrs. Kearney's on F street.
HOMAS R. EDWARDS
Washington city, July 8—4w
District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit.
IN the case of JACOB H. GEIGER an insolvent debtor.
ON the petition of Jacob H. Geiger an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county, for debt. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Jacob H. Geiger that on the 13th day of July next, in the Capitol at the court room at the hour of 8 o'clock A. M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia," will be administered to the said Geiger and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
It is ordered that this notice be published in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist three times before the said 13th inst.
By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, chief judge of the circuit court of the District of Columbia.
WM. BRENT, Clk.
July 8—3t
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
The subscriber wishes to sell at private sale, that valuable property which he now occupies in the town of Bladensburg, Maryland, 6 miles from the Capital of the United States, and promises to be one of the best watering places in the union. The lot contains about one and three quarters of an acre, on which is erected a commodious frame DWELLING BUILDING, 57 by 30 feet, two stories high, built of the best materials, nearly new and finished in the best manner, 6 rooms on the first floor, and 9 bed chambers, 4 of which if necessary might be partitioned to make 8, also a good Kitchen and Lake Oven, Wash house, Smoke house, stable for 30 horses and a house that will cover 6 carriages and a granary for oats.
The Lot borders on the Eastern Branch which is navigable and where fish may be caught in abundance in their season. This valuable property is in fee simple, and clear of all encumbrances and will be disposed of in the following manner, one half of the purchase to be paid in Land in the state of Ohio near some settled part thereof, one fourth in cash, on the residue 12 months credit will be given. Possession may be taken on the first Monday in September if required, if not it would lease it for one year. Should the purchaser incline to buy the furniture, I can spare 16 prime feather beds, a handsome mahogany side board, tables, chairs and all the residue of the household and kitchen Furniture.
He wishes to return his grateful thanks to his friends in particular and the public generally for their patronage, and hopes to merit a continuance of it.
His house is well provided for the accommodation of those who may wish to visit the SEA this season.
WILLIAM ROSS.
Bladensburg, July 8—tan8w
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 trowers, 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 release him, otherwise he will be sold for his full value agreeably to law.
ISAAC S. WHITE, Sheriff.
of Washington county.
June 25—w3t
MR. SMITH,
I read in your paper of yesterday an advertisement respecting a Run-away Negro. The Boy must have given deceptive information, as I know nothing of the transaction, nor of the parties; and never sold a negro boy in my life.
WILLIAM THORNTON.
City of Washington 27th June, 1807.
Prince Georges county, July 2, 1807.
THE Subscriber having been appointed trustee, by the Chancellor of the State of Maryland, for the creditors of Barton Brathear, an insolvent debtor and also, for the creditors of the late Wilkinson Brathear, also an insolvent debtor. Notice is hereby given that he will on Tuesday the 28th of this month, proceed to sell all the estate real and personal which Wilkinson and Barton Brathear, or either of them; consisting of about 75 acres of Land whereon the said Barton Brathear lived, and two negroes, a man and woman. The sale to be on the premises, and for ready cash, and will begin at 12 o'clock.
CHARLES DU VALL, Trustee.
July 8—3t
A Run-away in custody.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in the state of Md. on the 13th inst. a run-away, a negro woman who calls herself BETSEY JOHNSON alias BETSEY T. GODD, 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 from a burn; says she was free born, and came from Fredericktown, where she had lived for some time past; her clothing is a white muslin gown and petticoat, a white muslin shawl with red spots and a red border, white hosiery petticoat, blue cotton stockings, calico 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

ST. CROIX SUGARS, COFFEE, &c. JUST Received per Schooner Citizen from New York, 20 Hds of the very first quality of St. Croix fine sugar. 2000 pounds Guadalupe green Coffee. 6 Hds of excellent Holland Gin. 6 Barrels of my amber Ale. 10 Dozen best Malties refined Sweet Oil. For sale by W. & C. SMITH. Georgetown, July 4—tawf
TAKE NOTICE, A GREAT BARGAIN. TWO Brick Houses that were advertised for sale on Fall Street, are still for sale either on a long credit or for cash. Enquire on the premises of Alexr. McDonald. Georgetown, July 1—3t
NOTICE. THE Subscriber having obtained from the Orphan's Court, of Montgomery county, Maryland, letters of administration De bonis Non, on the personal estate of John Holmes, Esq. as also letters of administration on the personal estate of Mary Holmes, both of said county deceased; all persons having claims against said estate are hereby warned to exhibit the same to me properly authenticated on or before the 1st day of January next, otherwise by law they may be excluded from any benefit of said estate. Given from under my hand the 27th June 1807. MESHACK BROWNING, Adm'r. Clarkburg, Md. July 1—3w
LOTS IN WASHINGTON FOR SALE. I will sell by public sale to the highest bidder at Rhodes's tavern in the city of Washington on Saturday the 18th of July next at 11 o'clock A. M. the seven following Lots in said city, if not previously disposed of by private sale, viz Lots No. 11 and 12 in square No. 255 Lot No. 2 in square 257 Lot No. 3 in square 202 Lot No. 13 in square 430 Lots No. 8 and 9 in square 456 A credit of 60 and 150 days in equal installments will be given. The payment to be secured by notes negotiable at the Bank of Columbia satisfactorily endorsed. J. MURDOCH. Georgetown, July 31—tawf
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 3rd 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 3rd 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. ELIAS CONDT. Dated Newark, N. Jersey, 1st June 1807—June 10—1m
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 Puckett, 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 E. DUCKETT, Adm. City of Washington, March 18—tf
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Tailor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by Miss Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia a choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennetts, Velvets, and Cords, Cassimeres, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilsants, rich silk Molekin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the best style of fashion. Richard Harwell celebrated patent parallel Suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
A GOOD STAND. TO LET, the House next west of Rhodes's Hotel, where Mr. McLaughlin carries on the boot and shoemaking. ALSO, A House for a genteel private family. To Let, the House adjoining Josiah W. King's, Esq. on F Street. Enquire of JAMES HOBAN, May 29. ep
Will be sold at Public Sale on Monday the 6th day of July next at Mr. Chapell's tavern near Charlotte Hall academy in St. Mary's county, a tract or parcel of land called Hudson, situate lying & being in the vicinity of said academy, containing about 250 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
The Editor of the National Intelligencer, having, from a regard to his health, determined to exchange his present profession for one less laborious, offers to dispose of his establishment, consisting of the National Intelligencer, printed three times a week, and the Universal Gazette, printed weekly. This disposition will only be made to a person of sound republican principles. It is desirable that the terms should be arranged by personal communication with the Editor. The Editors of Republican prints throughout the union will confer a favor by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers.
The thoroughbred Horse MONTICELLO, NOW IN HIGH ORDER. WILL be Let to Mares the ensuing season to commence the first of April, at my seat, 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, Eleven Dollars in money. Good and extensive pasturage, well enclosed, at 50 cents per week, and the mare fed, if required, at the market price, for which the money must be sent. The greatest care taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but will not be responsible for either. JOHN THRELKELD. March 23—tf
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
TRIAL of Col. AARON BURR. WESCOTT & 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
WASHINGTON CITY, JUNE 5, 1807. HE Subscriber being desirous, that the public should be informed that he has fitted up his house on Street nearly opposite the Bank, with every requisite for the accommodation of Travellers, where the strictest attention will be given to peace, both in fare and price. He pledges himself, to those that will favor him with their call to leave nothing undone to give satisfaction. Also he keeps a supply of Groceries, and many other articles at his store as usual which will be disposed of on low terms for cash. THOMAS THORPE. June 5—wtf
FRESH TURNIP SEED. (WARRANTED GOOD.) Early Turnip seed, Large White round, do. Ruta Baga, or Swedish, do. For sale at THOMAS HOLY'S Nursery Garden city of Washington, and at Dr. OTT'S Georgetown. June 10—w6t
SALE AT AUCTION. WILL be sold in the Navy Yard on Monday the 6th of July, Sixty Barrels Loaf Sugar, Ten B. Brels Bread Dust, a few hundred weight of Candles and some condemned Provisions—the terms of Sale made known on the day of Sale—The Sale to commence precisely at one o'clock. SAM. SPEAKE, Auct. July 1st.—3t
To be sold at Auction. ON Thursday the 9th of July at 1 o'clock P. M. all the personal property of Samuel Baker deceased on square 976 and adjoining said square, near the Navy Yard, consisting of a Lot of ground, a quantity of burnt and unburnt bricks, brick sheds, leant ing, plank, oyster shells, brick barrows, brick moulds, &c. Terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. HENRY BURFORD, Attorney for Jane Baker, Executrix. Washington July 3—3t
R. C. WEIGHTMAN, PRINTER, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, HAVING purchased the Extensive and Valuable establishment of WM. DUANE, consisting of Books, Stationery, Binding implements, and Printing materials offers for sale at the lowest Philadelphia rates, Books and Stationery of all kinds;—Music and Musical Instruments—Printing Ink of the first quality, and Patent Ball skins. Printing in all its various branches, will be executed to order, with taste and on the shortest notice. Blank Mortgages, Deeds, Leases, Bills of Lading, Powers of Attorney, Apprentices' Indentures, Warrants, &c. kept constantly for sale, by the quire or single sheet. Lawyers & others, by taking a quantity will be allowed a liberal discount. R. C. W. Solicits the attention of his friends, and hopes by unremitted assiduity to his business, to merit a share of public patronage. May 27—eoptf
20 DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in August last, a Negro CHARLES—he is a straight well made black man, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has lost some of his front teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gentleman. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home or lodge him any jail so that I get him again. WM. B. BRANES. Upper Marlboro', Jan. 9—tawf
Treasury Department, Register's Office, June 5th, 1807. Notice is hereby given, THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the Treasury on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stock, as may, on the day of subscription stand on the books of the treasury. Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stock, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice; and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to fifty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above-mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as above-mentioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot. The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe and may assent to that modification may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par: in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid. JOSEPH NOURSE, Reg. of the Treasury.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE That the subscriber of St. Mary's county hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of St. Mary's county, in Maryland, letters testamentary on the personal estate of Joseph Hargis late of St. Mary's county aforesaid, deceased—all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 9th day of December next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 9th day of June, eighteen hundred and seven. WILLIAM MILLS, Ex'r. June 29—w6t
Treasury Department of the United States, April 2d, 1807. Whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the FOUR AND HALF PER CENT. stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3rd day of March 1795. This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said Four and half per cent. stock, will on surrender of the certificates be paid on the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof to the respective Stockholders or their lawful Representatives or Attorneys duly constituted and authorised, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock respectively held by them; & that the interest which may then be due on said stock, will also be paid to the respective Stockholders or their lawful Representatives or Attorneys duly constituted and authorised. It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the said Four and half per cent. stock, either from, or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the first day of September ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stock, which shall not have been surrendered in pursuance of this Notification will cease and determine on the day preceding the day, hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. April 6—w30
WEISKOPFF & KELLER, CONNECTIONERS, RESPECTFULLY inform the public, that they have commenced business in High Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen can be supplied with CAKE of the best kind, Ornaments for Tables, and also Ice Creams by giving the shortest notice. They have also on hand an assortment of Confectionery, which they will sell to retailers on the most reasonable terms. They have also Orgeat, Essence of Lemon, do. Punch and Cordials of different kinds, superior to any ever offered for sale in this place. They will use their endeavor to please those who may favor them with their custom. ** Ice Cream every day. Georgetown, June 22—2awtf
FORTY Dollars Reward. WENT away on the 5th inst. a small negro boy named JIM, about 13 years of age, 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a yellow complexion, with a high forehead, and a few faint scars on his face. His hair cut close, excepting a small circuit bunch behind flutters when he attempts to speak fast or is alarmed—had on an old tow linen shirt, and a pair of old black striped insey trowsers patched with blue and white kersey—he is an artful chap and will attempt to pass as a free boy by getting some free negro to own him a child which he has frequently said would help him should he run away. Twenty dollars will be paid for apprehending him, if taken in this state, and the above reward if taken out of the state, if secured so that I get him, and all reasonable charges if brought home to BASIL SIMPSON, Elkridge. Anne Arundel county State of Maryland, June 19—2aw3w
GUN AND PISTOL MANUFACTORY, CORNER OF LING AND WATER STREETS, ALEXANDRIA. The subscriber begs leave to inform the inhabitants of the city of Washington and its vicinity, that he carries on the above business in all its various branches—he has now on hand and expects in a few days a further supply of Guns and Pistols, (from London) which he will sell on the lowest terms. R. NASH. Guns and Pistols, flocked & repaired in the best manner, at the lowest prices and shortest notice—A few SMALL GUNS for Boys for sale. June 29 2aw1m
By the Orphan's Court of Saint Mary's county, June Term, eighteen hundred and seven. ORDERED that William Mills, Executor of Joseph Hargis late of St. Mary's county, deceased, give the notice required by law for creditors to exhibit their claims against the estate of the said deceased, and that the same be published once a week for six weeks in the Washington Federalist and National Intelligencer. In testimony whereof, I have set my hand this ninth day of June, anno domini one thousand eight hundred and seven. JAMES FORREST, Reg. Wills for St. Mary's county.
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807. WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, did among other things, resolve, that the eight per cent. stock, created in pursuance of the several acts of Congress passed on the 16th day of July 1798, and 7th day of May 1800, should be reimbursed on the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and nine. This is therefore to give notice that the principal of the said eight per cent. stock, will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid on the first day of January 1809, to the respective Stockholders or their lawful representatives or Attorneys duly constituted and authorised, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock respectively held by them. It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the said eight per cent. stock, either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans will be allowed after the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight. And the interest on all certificates of said stock, which shall not have been surrendered in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof. And whereas the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at their meeting held on the 23rd day of March as aforesaid, did also resolve, that the sum which after making the current payments for the years 1807 and 1808, and after reimbursing the Four and a half per Cent. stock, might remain to complete the annual appropriation of Eight Millions of dollars, for those two years should, among other purposes, be applied to the purchase of the Eight per Cent. stock at private sale, and that such of the Cashiers of the Bank of the United States, and of its office of Discount and Deposit as the Secretary of the Treasury shall designate, be the agents under his superintendence for making the said purchases. Notice is hereby accordingly given, that James Davidson, jun. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent for that purpose in Washington, to whom such of the proprietors of Eight per Cent. Stock as may be willing to sell the same within the prices limited by law, are requested to apply. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. W.
100 Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, a young negro man, named TOM; he left me at Mr. Charles Carroll's near Hagerstown, Md. on the morning of the 21st inst.—he is tolerably black, 30 or 32 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, well made, but rather slender, and has a good countenance, had on a brown cloth roundabout, striped (swansdown waistcoat and corduroy overalls, all new, a good felt hat, shoes and stockings; he took with him two or three cotton shirts, as many silk handkerchiefs, four cravats, a pair of new cotton, and two or three pair of old woolen and thread stockings. For apprehending and securing the above fellow in any jail, and giving me immediate notice thereof, by post or otherwise, so that I get him again, I will give 20 DOLLARS; if taken within a hundred miles of my residence, in Hampshire county, Virginia, near Oldtown, Md. or at Mr. Joseph Sprigg's in Washington county, Md. and delivered to either, I will give 50 DOLLARS; and for a greater distance the above reward of 100 DOLLARS. OSBORN SPRIGG, jun. June 26—3t
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE tract of LAND containing 317 acres, situated in Montgomery county and state of Maryland, about 7 miles above Georgetown, on the river road, and within a mile of the navigation of Potomac river—This land is very valuable, not only on account of its eligible situation, but also for the quantity of meadow land, and timber thereon. A great bargain may be had in this property, and a credit given till the 20th of November next for two thirds of the purchase money, and a very long credit for the residue, the payments being properly secured, and upon the first payment's being made an unexceptionable title will be given, agreeably to the decision of the Chancellor of Maryland. Also for Sale, A LOT with the improvements thereon in Washington city, fronting on F. Street a few doors east of the French Bank—on this lot are two comfortable framed buildings, one two stories high, with a piazza to each story, the other a single story. This property will be sold either for cash or on a credit, as may best suit the purchaser. JAMES H. BLAKE. Alexandria, June 19—w6t
And in Store, Old Cognac Brandy, very fine, Holland and country Gin, Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandy, Sherry Lisbon, Teneriffe Port, Catalonia, and old Madeira Wines, old Jamaica spirits, West India Rum, Segars, Lemons in boxes, Loaf and Lump Sugars, coarse Lisbon Salt, &c. Georgetown, May 27—2awtf
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber, on Monday the 11th of this month a Negro JOHN, who calls himself John WHITE, but as he is an artful and intelligent fellow, may probably change his name, and attempt to pass for a freeman. John is about 35 years old, his complexion black, has a pectant countenance a high round forehead, and about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, square and well set. He is a blacksmith by trade, and a tolerable good house carpenter, and will probably offer his services in one or the other of the above trades. Had on, when he absconded, a black fur hat a good deal worn, a round jacket of striped country made cotton, ozanabury shirt, and a pair of olive colored negro cotton trowsers, but as he has a variety of clothing, will no doubt change his dress. He is given to drink and apt to get intoxicated.
The above reward and all reasonable charges will be paid for apprehending the said Runaway and lodging him in any jail so that I get him again, if out of the state, or fifty miles from home—but if within the state or the above distance from home 20 dollars & all reasonable charges. CLEMENT BROOKS. Near Upper Marlboro', Prince George's County. May 25, —w6t.
RUN-AWAY NEGRO. WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, in the state of Md. as a run-away, on the 15th inst. a negro man who calls himself GEORGE PACKER, says he is free, and that he lately wrought on the road, near Billings mills, in Baltimore county. He is black and pare made, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high; his clothing is an old mixed coating round about, one blue cloth do. lined with green baize, a striped swansdown waistcoat, one yellow striped silk and worsted do. nankeen pantalettes, a coarse linen shirt, good call-skin shoes, with hob nails in the heels, and an old fur hat. His owner (if any) is desired to release him, or he will be sold agreeably to law. ISAAC S. WHITE, Sheriff. June 26—w3t
All my creditors are requested to take Notice. THAT I shall apply to Charles county court at a special term eighteen hundred and seven, for the benefit of the laws passed in favor of insolvent debtors, in the years of eighteen hundred five and eighteen hundred and six. JOHN B. HANSON, Charles county, State of Md. June 6—July 3—w3t