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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1042.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
WM. S. NICHOLLS,
HAS just received from Philadelphia, and now for sale, a large and very handsome supply of SPRING GOODS, which he can offer his friends and customers on terms which will be pleasing to them—having taken great pains to select a general assortment, and goods of the best quality. He has on hand, Irish Linens, Dimities, India Muslins, and Calicoes, which he will sell very low; well worth the attention of those who purchase by the piece. Georgetown, June 3—3w
FOR RENT,
The House now occupied by Mr. Edward Jones—its advantageous situation to Market and the many real and essential conveniences appertaining thereto, render it a very desirable residence for any genteel family to a person, who if he be satisfied will make a good tenant, a lease of years will be granted if required. Possession can be given the first day of July next ensuing. WM. STEUART. Georgetown, April 20—ept July.
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by Miss Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philad.
A choice assortment
Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Cashmeres, single and double milled Sattin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and Sattin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season.
M. B. Ladies habita, regimentals and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwell's celebrated patent parasols, suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—4f
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in August last, 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 fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gallant. 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. BEANE. Upper Marlboro', Jan. 9—tawtf.
IN virtue of a Deed of Trust from Uriah Forrest, deceased, to me, bearing date the 10th day of June 1801, recorded among the Land Records for the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia authorizing me the subscriber to do so. I do hereby give notice that on Wednesday the 24th day of this month at the Union tavern in Georgetown, if fair, if not the next fair day at the hour of 11 in the forenoon, I will sell at public sale to the highest bidder for ready money all those two BRICK HOUSES and the Ground to them attached and belonging, being, and laying in square numbered 118 in the city of Washington, being the two houses next to the east end house of six under the same roof, and standing on lots numbered one and two in said square, one of which houses is now in the occupation and under rent to general Turpin the other occupied by and under rent to Mr. Wm. Kerr. The same being sold for the purposes in the said deed mentioned. JAS. M. LINGAN. June 15—3t
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—4f
FOR SALE,
A HANDSOME GIG AND HARNESS. Apply to Joseph Seum's tavern-keeper for further information. Georgetown, June 12—3t
THE INSPECTION OF TOBACCO IN THE City of WASHINGTON
Will commence on the 10th day of next month, (June) until the Warehouse now building is finished; the Tobacco which may be brought will be inspected and stored at Mr. Smallwood's ware-house, near the one building by the city.
MICHAEL LOWE, Inspector.
May 27—3w
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington in the suit of Charles Wadsworth—complainant, versus Owen Roberts and Jane his wife, George M. Lyles, John Harper and James Keith—defendants.
Will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the 18th day of July next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, the easternmost part of Lot No. 18 in square number 168 in the said city of Washington, together with the two story Brick Dwelling House thereon erected and either the improvements to the said part of a lot belonging or appertaining. The above house being the one now in the occupation of Mr. White the teacher of the Western School. Any person desirous of purchasing said property may be shown it by applying at the Clerk's Office.
The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms cash, or money to be paid immediately on the sale's being ratified by the court. LEWIS FORD, Trustee. June 12—wtdol
TRIAL OF COL. AARON BURR.
Debate on the motion for a Subpoena Duces Tecum.
Wednesday, June 10.
An affidavit was drawn up by Mr. Burr, stating that certain papers in the possession of the President might be material to his defence; which affidavit is in the following terms:
AARON BURR, } Court of the U. S. vs. } 5th Circuit and UNITED STATES. } District of Va.
Aaron Burr maketh oath, that he hath great reason to believe that a letter from gen. Wilkinson to the President of the U. S. dated 21st October, 1806, as mentioned in the President's message of the 22d January, 1807, to both houses of Congress, together with the documents accompanying the same letter, and a copy of the answer of said Thomas Jefferson, or of any one by his authority to the said letter, may be material in his defence in the prosecution against him—& further, that he hath reason to believe the military & naval orders given by the President of the U. S. through the departments of war and of the navy, to the officers of the army & navy, at or near the New Orleans station, touching or concerning the said Burr, or his property, will also be material in his defence.
AARON BURR.
Sworn to in open Court, the 10th June, 1807. W. MARSHALL, Clk.
This affidavit being read, Mr. Hay begged leave to notice to the court and the opposite counsel, that in conformity to the intimation which he had yesterday given, he had addressed a letter to the President; mentioning the motion which was to be made this day, and suggesting the propriety of sending on the papers required, but reserving to himself the right of keeping these papers by him, until the court should see and determine their materiality. He hoped that in 5 days at least the papers would be in his possession; he should however object to the affidavit produced, and even to the right of col. Burr to make any such motions at the present time. That this was a preliminary question, which he would wish to be first determined; whether any man standing in Col. B's situation had a right to make such a motion—The fact was, if these papers should ever come to hand, they would never go out of the hands of the court; for he was satisfied that they could not be material in the present case, from the substance of one of these very papers, which was already in his possession. He wished not to waste the time of the court; there were however several preliminary points which he should be obliged to submit to their consideration, & before this discussion could be ended, the papers would be here. He confessed that he was extremely unwilling to enter into any discussion on these papers. Gentlemen might take it for granted, if they pleased, that he felt a disinclination to furnish them with these papers; there was none such: These gentlemen ought themselves to have applied for them—for he was satisfied from the character of the government, that every necessary paper would have been cheerfully supplied; he had no doubt the court & even the opposite counsel, would individually acquiesce in the same opinion. He trusted that the present motion was not made to show the talents of gentlemen; he assured them that if gen. W. should come, they would enjoy such a splendid opportunity to their heart's content; he intended to cast no reflections upon the counsel personally; but requested them once more to deliberate upon his proposition.
Mr. Martin would assure the gentleman that there was no need for further deliberation. It is strange that this gentleman should so much complain of the consumption of time, at the very moment when he speaks of the long period which he should require for this discussion, and the great many preliminary points which he should have to settle. The gentleman, said Mr. M. has warmly spoken too of certain impressions; and even of our own: But I trust that he will leave it to ourselves to declare our own impressions. It is impossible for that gentleman to search our hearts; and sure I am that nothing has ever yet fallen from us to justify the elevated eulogies upon the government, which he has been kind enough to attribute to us.
Mr. Wickham observed, that Mr. Hay had promised the appearance of these papers; and for what is this subpoena duces tecum required? not to bring the President here—he is not wanting; but to obtain certain papers, which he has in his possession. What then is the effect of this process, but to produce the very result which Mr. Hay promises? As to the objection that a part of these papers is confidential, would it not be easy to make an endorsement on such, as the President would not wish to go out of the court?
Mr. H's promises, however, may be unavailing; at Washington they may entertain views very different from his own. As to the opportunity of displaying talents, nothing would be better calculated to defeat that object, than for the attorney for the U. S. to give his consent that process should issue.
Mr. Hay observed, that he had not distinctly heard the gentleman: He thought, however, that he had heard the word "consent;" but he would assure that gentleman that he had not consented, and never would consent to such a proposition.
Mr. Martin then rose to open the motion; when some desultory discussion ensued upon the order of proceeding. Mr. Hay contended that this question was premature; that the preliminary question ought first to be settled, whether col. Burr did stand in such a situation, as to entitle him to make this motion—if the court pleased, he would state the grounds on which he himself denied the existence of such a right.
The Chief Justice decided that Mr. Hay might state his objections. Mr. H. then proceeded.
The motion now made by Mr. Burr, as far as he could understand it, was to obtain a subpoena from the court (or rather from the judges sitting there) to the President of the U. S. to attend this court with an original letter from gen. W. to the President of the U. S. and afterwards referred to by him in his communication to Congress of January 27th. He contended that this motion was premature. Col. B. was not authorized by any legal precedents or by the statutes of this or any other country, to demand legal process for obtaining witnesses, whilst he remained in his present situation. What was that situation? He had been committed for a misdemeanor, and recognized to appear before this court—And in consequence of this recognizance he is now present. The court would recollect, that no bill had been found; that no bill had been sent up to the grand jury. And all that can be said, is, that col. B. is present from a previous recognizance for a misdemeanor. In such a situation col. B. applies to the court for compulsory process, or rather a subpoena duces tecum to the President of the U. S. commanding him to attend with certain papers: that if he does not attend, or the papers are not produced, the court may then issue an attachment against him. Now I contend, said Mr. H. that no individual charged with a crime, has any right to legal process, until the existence of his trial, that is, until the grand jury have found a bill, and the prosecutor has announced his intention to proceed. Gentlemen will please to point out in the constitution, in the laws of Congress, or in the common law, the smallest right for making this motion. They will in vain search for a precedent in the complicated and various materials of the common law. The acts of Congress supply them with no authority; and there is nothing in the constitution, which in the least relates to this subject; except the 8th amendment, which most obviously refers to the accused. Its object was to secure to every man the benefits of a "fair and impartial trial;" not on the examination before the examining magistrate; but on the trial; and the trial itself is always held before the petit jury. When the trial commences, it is then that the accused is to be confronted with the witnesses against him; it is then that he is entitled to compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor; it is then that he is to have counsel for his defence. It is true, sir, that in this first stage (this incipient stage as it is called in fashionable phrase) it is true, that A. Burr has already not one counsel but four—and not only counsel in this district, but celebrated counsel from other states. It is true that the clerk of this court has already issued subpoenas; but these subpoenas were gratuitous; and had they been refused, there would have been no law to compel him to grant them: But what do all these circumstances prove? That A. Burr has any authority at this stage of the business to make his present application to the court? And even let us suppose that they have obtained what they require. Let us suppose that this subpoena has been issued; that the President himself is here—that he is to be called before this court from Washington, where national concerns of such deep weight and importance are entrusted to his guidance.
Mr. Wickham begged leave to interrupt the gentleman. This was not in fact a subpoena for the President him-
self, but only for certain papers.
Mr. Hay. Even that supposition does not remove the prematurity of the present motion. I was about to ask, sir, what is to be done with these papers, if the President himself should be here with these papers in his pocket. I will say nothing of the manifest and many inconveniences which would attend his absence from the seat of government. What would be done with these papers? The gentleman cannot answer this question. I only am competent to answer it. And why? Because no kind of use can be made of this evidence, until the grand jury have found their indictment; until I have laid my bills before them—Will gentlemen, however, go on upon such calculations; that the bills will be sent up; and that they will certainly be found true bills? If general Wilkinson comes, and that he will, I can entertain no doubt from the intelligence which I have heard this morning, the prosecution will certainly progress; and in that case only, can these papers be wanted.
There is another little difficulty in this case. When is this process to be made returnable? Some day must be named. But can the court possibly name any day, when the witnesses or the papers shall be wanted? Do the records of this court indicate any particular day, when the trial is to commence? Sir, such a nomination would be completely arbitrary. Let an indictment be first found; let a day be first set for the trial; and on that day might this process be returnable. But, sir, even if a day could be fixed on, it does not appear, that this testimony will be wanted during this term. It depends upon the arrival of general Wilkinson. It literally depends upon the winds and the waves. The very language of the process confirms this argument. How could this evidence be heard, before the accused is put upon his trial? Perhaps it may be said, that this evidence may be wanted, in case we repeat the motion for committing A. B. for high treason; and which we shall certainly attempt, if general W. does not make his appearance. On this point, two remarks only are necessary to be made. The first is, that no such motion is actually before the court; and further, if any such motion was made, the court would have no right to issue process, before the commencement of the trial. The court has no more right for this purpose, than an individual magistrate would have; and in fact it was only a few days past, that the court did actually consider themselves placed in this very situation. Now if such an application had been made to your honor out of doors; is there any law in America or in any part of the civilized world, to postpone the examination, until a subpoena has been granted? It is true that evidence on both sides has been sometimes produced; but this took place when the evidence happened to be present; and there exists not a single precedent in all the annals of jurisprudence, where the course of an examination has been suspended, by an application for subpoenas, and the waiting for witnesses. The present motion, therefore, is manifestly premature. Mr. Hay confessed that his object was to save time; he had no doubt that the documents would be forwarded in a much shorter time than they could possibly obtain them by this process. Why were they not sooner applied for? True it is that there has been some correspondence between Mr. Randolph and Mr. Smith, about an order from the Navy Department; but never before yesterday, was the materiality of general W's letter suggested, although that letter had been publicly known to exist, as long ago as the 27th of January. The accused knew this; his counsel knew it, and yet have they made no attempts to obtain it; nor have they ever stated its materiality.
Mr. Wickham would not enquire, whether it was the object of the gentleman to save or obtain time; though probably the last; as gentlemen seemed very solicitous to send on a messenger to Washington to obtain instructions directing them how to act; but if the saving of time was an object with the court, the course which he recommended was best calculated to obtain it. It was the shortest way to resort at once to that expedient, which must be at least employed, if the expectations of the attorney of the U. S. should turn out to be fallacious, and his application at Washington should prove to be unavailing. The clerk himself, if called upon for subpoenas, must issue them absolutely. It was the practice; and it was the law; but instead of applying to the clerk, they deemed it necessary in a case of such importance, to make their application directly to the court. They were more willing to prefer this course; as they did not wish the process of the President, but only of certain papers; and it was not therefore their wish to obtain a common subpoena for his person, but a subpoena Duces Tecum for these papers. This is the best time I have heard, since the Declaration of Ancestral Independence, that an accused man is not
to obtain witnesses in his behalf. What has the gentleman himself done? Are there not witnesses present, whom he has summoned; under the authority of this court and at his own special instance? And will he at last admit, that there is to be no kind of equality between the accused and the prosecution; and that we are to remain here perfectly mute and bound hand and foot, to wait the decision of his own witnesses.
But at what time are we to be entitled to these privileges? At the period of Col. B's transportation? That is a most unwarrantable proceeding; there is no such case recognized by the constitution; and therefore there could be nothing in that constitution to give us the right of founding any judicial proceeding on such a step. But, sir, such an illegal transaction entitles us to still more, it entitles us to the protection of every citizen in the country; as well as of this court.—Suppose that Col. Burr was now put on his examination; would he not have a right to examine any witnesses, who were beyond the bar; and of course to subpoena every man, who would be brought before you during the term of examination? This practice is every day pursued by the magistrates. Why not in the present case?
It has been said, that there is nothing in this country to justify such an application: that there are no precedents. But I will quote, sir, another trial, which was similar in its proceedings, and similar, I trust in its results.—I refer to the cases of Smith & Ogden before the Circuit Court of New-York. Subpoenas were actually taken out, before the trial, for Messrs. Madison and Dearborn; and even the expenses of their travelling were tendered to them. But the proceedings did not even stop here. For a motion for an attachment was made before court, founded upon the proof of serving these Subpoenas; & the proof of offered compensation. The argument at length closed on this motion for attachment. But no man doubted the right of the court to issue Subpoenas. The only question was, whether at that time an attachment ought to issue.—The court was unanimous about the right of Subpoenas; but on the attachment, they were divided: Judge Patterson being for it; and Judge Talmadge against it.
We are, however, asked, sir, for what purpose do we wish to procure this evidence? It is at their option to say whether bills shall be laid before the grand jury or not. Granted, sir, it is in the power of the attorney for the U. S. to send up his bills or not. But should these bills be found true, and the trial come on, may we not be ruled to trial, instanter ; and without the aid of our witnesses? But what was done the other day, may be hereafter repeated. Witnesses were introduced on behalf of the U. S. and others perhaps would have been, on the motion for a commitment. This motion is for the present only suspended. But if that be the case, may not the testimony now required be relevant to our defence?—The attorney for the U. S. triumphantly declares, that we must do as he pleases; and that we know not what he intends to do. That is true, sir; but may we not too do something? May not Col. B. move for his discharge? As he is to remain here until the court pleases to discharge him, may he not move for his recognizance to be discharged? Have we no right also to all the means which are necessary for the fair administration of justice?
"No time is stipulated for the return of the subpoena." This is a great difficulty indeed! It will be admitted, then, that the court has a right to issue a subpoena; and yet because there happens to be no particular provision about the day, this right must be necessarily null. But, sir, is this objection really justified by practice? It is not the court a right to fix a day for the return of processes of this sort; according to their own convenience, or the convenience of parties?
But why have we not applied for these documents sooner? Yes, sir, it is asked of us, why we have not made this application sooner; and yet even now does the gentleman wish to delay it. He declared that we have made it too soon; and yet he now declares that we have made it too late. Now, it cannot be both: if it be too late, it certainly cannot be too soon.
We have heard some remarks upon Col. Burr's privileges; and among others, upon the four counsellors who are to defend him. But what kind of an argument is this? If we turn to the laws of Congress, we shall find there is one attorney for the U. S. appropriated to each district. And yet there are no less than three counsellors employed on the present occasion. No but there is a law providing for the payment of the two others out of the

Boston, June 9.
The arrival at this port, yesterday, of the Sarah and Eliza, Holland, from Liverpool, has furnished us with so late and interesting articles of foreign intelligence. Our limits would not admit of copious selections—but such as we have made, though greatly condensed from the original matter, will be found to contain the prominent points of news.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
LONDON, APRIL 27.
The Lord Chancellor, in his Majesty's name, delivered the following speech:—
"My Lords & Gentlemen." "We have in command from his Majesty to inform you that his Majesty has thought fit to avail himself of the first moment which would admit of the interruption of the sitting of Parliament, without material inconvenience to the public business: to close the present session: And that his Majesty has therefore been pleased to cause a commission to be issued, under the great seal, for proroguing Parliament."
"We are further commanded to state to you, that his Majesty is anxious to recur to the sense of his people, while the events which have recently taken place are yet fresh in their recollection."
"His Majesty feels, that in resorting to this measure, under the present circumstances, he at once demonstrates in the most unequivocal manner, his own conscientious persuasion of the rectitude of those motives upon which he has acted; and affords to his people the best opportunity to testifying their determination to support him in every exercise of the prerogatives of his Crown, which is conformable to the sacred obligations under which they are held, & conducive to the welfare of his kingdom, & to the security of the Constitution."
"His Majesty directs us to express his entire conviction that after so long a reign, marked by a series of indulgences to his Roman Catholic subjects, they, in common with every other class of people, must feel assured of his attachment to the principles of a just and enlightened toleration; and of his anxious desire to protect equally, & promote impartially, the happiness of all descriptions of his subjects."
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons. "His Majesty has commanded us to thank you, in his Majesty's name, for the supplies which you have furnished for the public service."
"He has seen with great satisfaction, that you have been able to find the means of defraying in the present year, those large but necessary expenses, for which you have provided, without imposing upon his people the immediate burden of additional taxes."
"His Majesty has observed with no less satisfaction the enquiries which you have instituted in subjects connected with public economy. And, he trusts, that the early attention of the new Parliament, which he will forthwith direct to be called, will be applied to the prosecution of these important objects."
"My Lords, & Gentlemen, "His Majesty has directed us most earnestly to recommend to you, that you should cultivate, by all means in your power, a spirit of union, harmony, & good will amongst all classes & descriptions of his people."
"His Majesty trusts that the divisions naturally and unavoidably excited by the late unfortunate and uncalled for agitation of a question so interesting to the feelings and opinions of his people, will speedily pass away; and that the prevailing sense and determination of all his subjects to exert their united efforts in the cause of their country, will enable his Majesty to conduct to an honorable and secure termination, the great contest in which he is engaged."
The Lord Chancellor then, in his Majesty's name and by virtue of the said Commission, declared, the Parliament to be prorogued to Wednesday the 13th day of May next.
The Lords Commissioners withdrew from the House, & the Commons retired from the bar.
There were circumstances in the manner of proroguing Parliament yesterday which we feel it to be our duty to lay before our readers. They unfortunately give too much sanction to the report which prevailed that the prorogation was owing to other causes than his Majesty's anxiety "to recur to the sense of his people, while the events which have recently taken place were yet fresh in their recollection."
For a considerable time before the Speaker came to the House, the Deputy Usher of the Black Rod waited for him behind the bar. The Speaker came precisely at five minutes past three o'clock, and the deputy usher then retired to the outside of the door. Prayers being read as usual, the Speaker immediately proceeded to count the House, but, before he had counted forty, the deputy usher knocked at the door and entered. The Speaker immediately took the chair, the Black Rod, according to parliamentary usage, dispensing with the necessity of the usual numbers requisite to form a House. The deputy usher then in the usual form summoned the House to the House of Peers, to hear the commission for prorogation read. The Speaker, attended by most of the members present, proceeded to the House of Peers. He returned in about twenty minutes, read the speech at the table, according to the
treasury; but with what propriety can these gentlemen complain of my client making such arrangements, as may suit his convenience or his interest?—But what are all these remarks to the subpoena Duces Tecum ? Sir, it is useless to multiply arguments on this subject:—It is a settled rule; since the ancient times of King John; since the promulgation of Magna Charta itself, that the accused has a right to subpoena witnesses; and not only to any other form, but to subpoena Duces Tecum , under such modifications as the court may please to prescribe.
Mr. Martin read an extract from the case of Smith and Ogden in New-York, about the issuing of an attachment.
Mr. Hay asserted that this extract did not prove the position contended; that there was no case of a subpoena's having been issued, before the finding of an indictment; that if the clerk had ever issued them, it was a mere gratuitous act; and that he challenged the excepted gentleman from Maryland to cite a single instance of an application to a court for subpoenas, before the finding of the bills.
Mr. Martin replied, that if there were no precedents on this very point, it was because this objection never was made before; and he hoped never would be made again.
It is a desultory conversation ensued—when Mr. Hay observed, that gentlemen affected to believe that the present course pursued by the prosecution was dictated by a wish to suppress the evidence; that he conjured the gentlemen to remember that he had voluntarily applied for the papers which they wanted; and had no doubt of obtaining them; and that he made the remark to guard any rumour being from his suspicion that there was any indisposition to produce the papers; that he should exert himself with not less zeal to obtain the evidence that was wanted for Col. Burr, than that which might be produced against him.
The Chief Justice observed, that he would not at present deliver any decided opinion upon the point, though he was disposed to believe that the accused had a right to apply for subpoenas. He cited the case of a man who had been some time before brought before him, and condemned for court-martialed back notes; in this case the prisoner had attempted to delay the trial by pretending that he had witnesses in Baltimore; which plea had been rejected by the court, principally on the ground that he had not before summoned those witnesses.—The Chief Justice, however, observed, that he should not decide this question at present; but reserve it for future decision: In the mean time, the counsel might proceed with the other part of the argument.
Some conversation here ensued between Mr. Botts and Mr. Hay, on the interpretation of an act of Congress in which the term "accused" was employed. Mr. Martin then rose to support the propriety of granting this particular subpoena:
He laid down as a general principle, in all civil or criminal cases, that every man has a right to proceed to establish his rights or his innocence, McNally's evidence, Vol. 1. p. 255. Does there exist a single case in the British authorities, in opposition to this doctrine? Surely these gentlemen do not intend to represent the President as a kind of sovereign; or as a king of Great Britain: He is no more than a servant to the people. But even the British king may be called upon to give testimony to his people. It is true he is not obliged to be subpoenaed; and to appear in a court of justice; but his testimony under his sign manual is received as authentic evidence.
Chief Justice. The counsel on the opposite side admit, that the President may be summoned.
Mr. Martin. They have surely never admitted it before. However I am happy that it is now admitted; as it will spare me a part of my argument. I will proceed then to the others.
The next question is, whether the President can be summoned to attend with certain papers. One of them we want is an original letter from Gen. W. of the 21st October, and received by the President on the 27th of November. This letter (as appears by Col. B.'s affidavit) is considered by him as necessary to his defence; and his counsel so far as they understand the subject are of the same opinion. The other papers are copies of official orders by the navy and war departments. It may be said, sir, that if application were made to those departments, Col. B. had a right to the papers: for we had supposed that every citizen was entitled to such copies of official papers as are material to him. And I have never heard of but one instance where they were refused; and this was most certainly under Presidential influence.
Mr. Randolph here enumerated the particulars of his own correspondence with Mr. R. Smith, Secretary of the Navy.
Mr. Martin proceeded to the following effect:—I have asserted that Col. Burr was entitled to a copy of these orders. We intended to show that these orders were contrary to the constitution and the laws, and that they entitled Col. Burr to the right of resistance. We intended to show, that by this particular order his property and his person were to be destroyed; yet, by these tyrannical orders the life and property of an innocent man were to be exposed to destruction. We did not expect these originals themselves; because
they were gone out. But we did apply for copies; and were refused under Presidential influence.—In New-York, on the farcical trials of Ogden and Smith, the officers of the government screened themselves from attending, under the sanction of the President's name. Perhaps the same farce may be repeated here: and it is for this reason that we apply directly to the President of the U. S. Whether it would have been best to have applied to the secretaries of state, of the navy and war, I care not. All that we want is, the copies of some papers, and the original of another.
This is a peculiar case, sir. The President has undertaken to prejudice my client by declaring that 'of his guilt there can be no doubt.' He has assumed to himself the knowledge of the Supreme Being himself, and pretended to search the heart of my highly respected friend. He has proclaimed him a traitor in the face of that country, which has rewarded him. He has let slip the dogs of war; the hell hounds of persecution, to hunt down my friend. And would this President of the U. S. who has raised all this absurd clamor; pretend to keep back the papers which are wanted for this trial; where life itself is at stake? It is a sacred principle, that in all such cases, the accused has a right to all the evidence which is necessary for his defence. And who ever withheld this information, is substantially a murderer, and is so recorded in the registers of Heaven. Can it then be presumed that the President would be sorry to have Col. Burr's innocence proved? No. It is impossible. Would the President of the U. S. give his enemies (for enemies he has like other great and good men) would he give them the proud opportunity of saying that Col. B. is the victim of anger, jealousy and hatred? Will he not act with all possible candor? When told that certain papers are material to our defence, will he not be proud to say to us, "Sir, you may have them; I will grant you every possible advantage." Had this been done, the attorney for the U. S. and perhaps the executive, never would have said that these papers are no more material to us than the first paragraph of the laws of Congress. These gentlemen forget that it is not their province to decide, whether the evidence is material to us or not. It is for the court to say, whether it bears upon the case; and whether it is to go before the petit jury, or to come before themselves, if the motion to commit for treason be continued.
They seem to think that we are not even to be trusted with these papers. But why do they attribute motives to Col. Burr's counsel, which they would themselves disdain? Why not as much honor to ourselves as to the President of the U. S. himself?
It may be suggested that this is a private and confidential letter from Gen. W. to the President. It was so said, indeed, yesterday. But if the President were here himself, the court would have a right to demand whether in confidential conversations Gen. W. had not given very different statements, from those which he might here produce? What, sir, if Gen. W. had reposed as much confidence; if he had instilled as much poison into the ear of the President as Satan himself breathed into the ear of Eve; the President would have been still responsible to a court of justice. The law recognises none of this kind of confidence. 2 Atkins 524, from which it appears that no man is privileged to withhold secrets.—11 St. T. Duchess of Kingston's case; there a physician entreated of the court to excuse him; but even his professional confidence would not screen him.—Lord Barrington conjured them to excuse his giving testimony, what had been disclosed to him in all the confidence of private friendship. All his solicitations were disregarded. McNally, p. 289, which declares that there can be no secrets but those which are confided to counsellors and attorneys.
Now let us suppose, that this information was conveyed to him by a letter—nay, by a private and confidential letter. Could we not have the President produced here; could we not examine him, whether he had ever received such a letter?
But perhaps we shall be told, that this would be making too free with high characters—that we call the honor of gen. W. into question—and that it is not less than treason to suppose it possible, that gen. W. is not as pure as an angel, but, sir, will it be forgotten, that this man has already broken the constitution to support his violent measures; that he has already ground down the civil authorities into dust;—and subjected all around him to a military despotism? Is it possible to believe that such a man may not swerve from the strict line of decorum? To show the ease with which one man may be destroyed by another man or by a faction; and with the same unfeeling indifference as a philosopher sees rats struggling in an air-pump; I will read a quotation from Lucker's Black-stone.
Mr. M. produced several instances, that even the originals of recorded papers may be brought before a court of justice.
Respecting copies of the navy orders for destroying the property and person of col. B. it is very material to possess them. It may be necessary to show, that these acts, which the prosecutors are pleased to deem treasonable, were in fact nothing but justifiable means for defending his own rights.
(To be continued.)
Latest Proceedings. The court have been occupied during the three last days, on the motion to
obtain a subpoena duces tecum , addressed to the President of the U. S.
We have detailed a part of the argument that was maintained on Wednesday on this subject.
Mr. Martin was followed by Messrs. M'Crae, Botts, Wirt, and Wickham.
On Thursday the grand jury were adjourned over till Saturday—And the argument was resumed by Mr. Hay, who was succeeded by Mr. Randolph.
On Friday the argument was continued by Mr. Martin and closed by Mr. Burr. The court have not yet given their decision, on this interesting point. Mr. Burr observed that as gen. Wilkinson might now be expected in a short time, before the court, it was desirable to obtain a prompt decision.
On the conclusion of this argument, Mr. Burr addressed the court—he observed that this was perhaps the most proper time for renewing the motion, which he had some time ago made to the court, about giving more specific instructions to the grand jury, on certain points of evidence. These points he had reduced to writing in the form of abstract propositions, which he would take the liberty of reading to the court.
The following is a list of those propositions, with the authorities cited to support them:
1. That the grand jury cannot consistently with their oath find a bill except on such testimony as would justify a petit jury to find the prisoner guilty.
Foster 232, sec. 8, 3d Institute 25—2d Institute 384—Dalton 319—Judge Wilson's works, vol. 2d, 364—T. W. Williams' Justice, 3d vol. printed 1794—3d State T. 419, 420, and sir John Hawle's observations, 4 S. T. 183—4th Black. 302 to 306—2d Hale, chap. 8, page 61—Wilson's edition, with Wilson's note—2d Hale, chap. 22, page 157, with Wilson's note—2d Hale, chap. 22, page 169, with Wilson's note Enomos Dict. 2d sec. 39 page 124 5—6—State T. page 3—Foster, page 232, sec. 8.
2. That no testimony or witnesses ought to go to the grand jury but what are legal and competent to support the charge about which the enquiry is made.
Danby's case, Leech, 443, chap. 187—Dodd's case, Leech 59, chap. 77—Commonwealth of Virginia vs. Hampshire, Warles and Daws before the C. Court at Williamsburg.
3. That the g. jury cannot return a bill for treason for levying war against the U. S. unless they have two witnesses who swear to the overt act of the treason laid in the indictment; both which witnesses are believed by them. East's Crown Law, chap. 2d sec. 64. That both must be believed. 3d State Trials, page 56.
4. That there must be two witnesses to the grand jury of each overt act, follows also as a consequence from the former position, that they must have such testimony as would be requisite for the petit jury.
5. That the grand jury cannot find a bill for treason in consequence of any confessions made though proved by two witnesses.
Foster 241-3, 4 Black. Constitution of the U. S. art. 3d, sec. 3—Graydon's Dig. 11—Judge Ire dell's charge—Fries's Trial 171-172, v. East 96-97.
6. That as the grand jury only hear evidence on the part of the state, if upon that evidence they entertain a doubt of the truth of the charge, they ought not to find the bill, as the presumption is ever in favor of innocence.
1st McNally to 6. No act of a third person can be given in evidence against the accused to prove him guilty of treason, or of a misdemeanor under the law of 5th June, 1794, unless that act is proved to have been committed by the advice, command, direction, or instigation of the accused, if done in his absence, or if done in his presence, unless it be proved that the accused was aiding or assisting.
An act shall bind a person connected with the act, but the declaration shall not bind him because no part of the act.
McNally 615 to 616. The declaration of others cannot be given in evidence on the present enquiry to support the charge of treason or of a misdemeanor under the act of congress, 15th June, 1794, unless it be proven that the accused was present & assented thereto.
East 96—in case of conspiracy confessions good against him who makes them, but not against others, Poake B. Confess. Peake 7 Hearsay—Kelyng 18th McNally 40-41, Confessions of one cannot be read against others. 3d State Trial 574.
A relation of what had been done no evidence.
McNally 616. Declarations of others is not evidence. 4 State Trial 192 196.
6 State Trial 218 in the presence of others, they acquiescing.
McNally 621.
Mr. Hay opposed this proceeding.—He contended, that the court had no right to give specific instructions to the grand jury, after they had been once generally charged by the court; that such a course was contrary to all law & all precedent, that not a single instance could be quoted to support it; and that there were cogent and in this instance particular reasons, why criminal prosecutions should be suffered to progress without these interruptions. He further contended, that the Chief Justice had anticipated such a situation; and that the language in his charge clearly indicated his expectation that bills would be laid before the grand jury on the ground of treason; and that under this expectation, the Chief Justice had
dilated on the nature of treason, and given all the information which he thought material: that there was no reason at all, why A. Burr should enjoy greater privileges than any other man; why he should rake up all the old, musty, and absurd doctrines of antiquity and have them enlisted in his service; and that he stood on the very same ground as any other man; that perhaps all the propositions on Mr. Burr's list would not be wanting at all; or if there should be any necessity for them, that these questions might be discussed as they successively arose; that these discussions would necessarily consume much of his time as well as the time of the court, which might probably be devoted to more useful purposes: and after all, the grand jury might refuse to hear any instructions, and in that case, how could they be controlled by the court? If the grand jury determined to pay no regard to it, of what avail would be the recommendation of the court (for it was in fact no more?) And if they were to find according to their own opinions, and in the old way, how could the court know of this variation? And how could they rectify it?
Mr. Botts replied. He stated that the gentleman had demanded precedents; and yet it was but the other day when that very gentleman had enquired, why we so constantly resort to precedents—and why we did not sometimes consult the principles of common sense; that the g. jury were not that lawless mob, which the gentleman had seemed to represent them; and that they would not certainly act against the law, when it was properly expounded to them by the head of the court; that although the Chief Justice's charge was extremely able, yet it was impossible that it could be so comprehensive as it might now be made, from the information which has since occurred; and that the very necessity of giving any charge at all, shewed the propriety of perfecting it; that it was not col. B's desire to consume much time, as it was his most earnest wish to end at once the bonds of recognizance and the public prejudice, which surrounded him; and that they were even willing to limit their share of the discussion to a particular time.
The Chief Justice said that it was usual and the best course for the court to charge the jury generally, at the commencement of the term, and to give their opinion on incidental points as they arose, when the grand jury themselves should apply to them for information; that it was manifestly improper to commit the opinion of the court on points which might come before them to be decided on the trial in chief;—that he had generally confined his charges to a few general points, without launching into many details; one reason was, that some of the detailed points might never arise during the session of the grand jury, and any instruction on them, would of course, be unnecessary; another was, that some of these points might be extremely difficult to be decided, and would require an argument of counsel; because there was no judge or man, who would not often find the solitary meditations of his closet very much assisted by the discussion or others: that he would have had no difficulty, however in expanding his charge, if he had been particularly requested to do it, or if he could have anticipated any necessity for it, and that he would have no difficulty in giving his opinion at this time on certain points, on which he could obtain a discussion by the counsel, provided he did not, thereby commit his opinion, on the trial in chief.
Mr. Burr, then requested him to inspect the list of propositions, which he had prepared; he might then determine which of those points would admit of the delivery of his opinion; and which would not.
This list is now in the possession of the court; & here the business rests for the present.
TEAS, SUGARS, BRANDY, RICE, &c.
WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH, have just received by the Schooner Citizen, captain Sturges, and Providence captain Travers, from New York, and offer for sale at their Warehouse opposite Lowndes's wharf— 50 chests fresh Hylon, Young Hylon, and Hylon Skin teas of fine quality, 100 boxes of 7 lb. Superior and fresh Hylon, and 14 lb each Imperial and Gunpowder 200 leads 2 lb ea. put up in Canton for family use, 4 chests single Hylon, 7 pipes high 4th proof and well flavored Bordeaux Brandy, 20 tierces Rice, 15 bds. best Surinam Molasses, 40 bds. Prime St. Croix and Trinidad 30 barrels Sugars, 15 bds. Martinique clayed Sugar, entitled to drawback and certificate, 40 boxes, Claret and Frontignac wines, one dozen each, 30 boxes Olives and Capers, 10 bks. best refined Sweet Oil, 6 bottles each, 10 boxes London Mustard, 6 bds. Spermaceti and Whale Oil, 100 Demijohns, Pimento, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Fruits, &c.
And in Store, Old Cognac Brandy, very fine, Holland and country Gin, Whiskey, Peach and Apple brandy, Sherry, Lisbon, Tenerife, Port, Catalonia, and old Madeira Wines, old Jamaica Spirits, West India Rum, Sagaras, Licoons in boxes, Loaf and Lump Sugars, coarse Tobacco Salt, &c. Georgetown, May 27—22wtf

usual custom, and retired. Thus terminated in a manner peculiarly abrupt and unexpected, after sitting four months and eight days, the first and only session of the third Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
APRIL 28.
We are enabled from personal observation, to furnish our readers with the clue to all this management, to many of whom it would otherwise be unintelligible. The Finance Committee of the House of Commons met yesterday, and had prepared a report to be submitted to the House. The members of the committee were in the 11th place, and one of them, Mr. Giles, in the absence of Mr. Banks, the chairman, was waiting below the bar to present the report. That, consistent with the usages of the House, could not be done until the Speaker had taken the chair. While he was going through the necessary ceremony of counting the House, to ascertain if 40 members were present, the usher of the black rod, who, as we have stated, was in attendance at the door during the time of prayers, knocked, and being introduced, summoned the House to the House of Peers. The manoeuvre has succeeded to a certain extent. It has prevented the formal presentment of the report, and consequently all possibility of its becoming, as such, a subject of parliamentary discussion.
The report, as we understand, states in substance, that a sum of 19,800, had been applied by a late paymaster of the forces to his own use, and that this fact came to the knowledge of his colleague, who did not give any direction to the clerks on the subject. It also states, that the committee had discovered other and great abuses in the public money concerns, on which they should shortly proceed to report. This, according to the rumors which were circulated yesterday in both Houses, is supposed to allude to a farther discovery of public plunder, an enquiry into which would have involved personages high in station and in office.
This, however, we trust, is but a temporary escape from detection and disgrace. Parliament must meet again before the 5th of July, as the whole of the annual acts relating to the Irish customs expire on that day. To re-enact these, the legislature must be re-assembled. We should think poorly indeed of the virtue of our countrymen, if some member should not be found in the next parliament, with spirit and patriotism enough to seize the first opportunity that should offer of making such malversations the subject of public discussion.
The writs for the general election were, we understand, issued from the crown office this day at noon. The proclamation for dissolving parliament will appear in this night's Gazette.
OF TURKEY.
Government are in hourly expectation of the arrival of dispatches from admiral Duckworth. There is a mystery in his proceedings before Constantinople, which must continue inexplicable until they arrive. He was furnished with ample means of destroying the town; his instructions were positive, and so full as to suit every possible exigency. Even the number of minutes during which he was to wait for an answer to the proposals transmitted, to the Divan, was specified.
EXPECTED ARMISTICE.
No intelligence from the Continent has reached us this morning. It is a prevailing opinion that an armistice has been placed between the armies in Poland.
SPECK OF PEACE.
It was rumored yesterday that a cartel had arrived from France, and that some pacific proposal had been made to our government. Stocks, in consequence, experienced a rise. We cannot find out, however, that any communication has been made from the French to our government. There was a rumor too last night, an unfounded one, we believe, of an armistice between Russia and France.
Accounts from various parts of the Continent agree, that during the late cessation of military movements, some negotiations for a peace were entered into—and in fact they go so far as to state, that an armistice had absolutely been concluded; but this needs confirmation.
POLITICAL RETROSPECT.
No intelligence of any importance has been received from the Continent. Paris papers to the 17th, and Dutch to the 22d inst. have come to hand, they contain in the 69th Bulletin of the French army, dated at Plockenstein on the 4th. It states that not a shot had been fired at the advanced posts during the fifteen preceding days. It is supposed that this suspension of active hostilities is connected in some degree with the negotiations for Peace, which are said to be carrying on at Memel, as it were in the presence of the king of Prussia and the Emperor of Russia, who have been for some time at that place. Both armies have received considerable reinforcements. The French are making the most active preparations. They continue to drain the country behind them of every disposable man in order to strengthen themselves for a conflict, which, should it take place, will be decisive of the fate of Europe. In the event of the result of this conflict being against them, they are putting the fortresses they possess on the Vistula in the most effectual state of defence; while they continue to push the sieges of Dantzig and Colberg with increased activity. The contending powers must now be able to estimate their ability to do each other all the mischief originally intended and by this time must be heartily tired of a contest, calculated to produce
ruin and destruction to all the parties engaged in it.
The Russian Emperor Alexander has certainly reached Memel; and his brother, the Archduke Constantine, Koningsberg. Immediately on their joining the army it was expected some general movement would take place. The king of Prussia was also at Memel.
The Russian & French armies are not more than 15 German miles distant from each other.
The spirited conduct of Sweden has not only produced the important event of causing the French to raise the siege of Stralsund; but likewise the complete expulsion of the French from the whole of Swedish Pomerania. The particulars of these events have been officially announced to our government.
The accounts from Vienna are to the 5th. The emperor had set out on the preceding day, for Buda, to meet the Hungarian Diet; after which it was supposed he would proceed to visit the Austrian cordon upon the frontiers. The archduke was expected to follow him in a few days.
The decree for calling out the conscription of 1808, is executed with uncommon vigor and dispatch throughout the different departments of France. All attempts to evade it are punished with unexampled severity. The lists or registers are to be completed by the end of April. The actual enrollment and march to the frontiers will not be delayed long after.
The report of a pacific negotiation having been opened between Russia and Prussia on the one part, and France on the other, can have little foundation in truth, as on the contrary we find, that new levies of troops, and new supplies of arms are daily sent off to the Russian grand army: that Sweden has taken an active part in the war; and Austria expected to throw her weight into the scale.
Every thing is in motion along the naval ports. A squadron at Hardwich is in motion, and immediately expected to sail on some important service. The 70th and 92d regiments are to embark on board the fleet.
There is no doubt but our government will immediately take possession of Hanover. The Dutch (French) troops at that place are not numerous, and greatly dissatisfied with the conduct of the French.
A great dearth of provisions is said to prevail in the Republic of the Seven Islands.
It is the intention of ministers to entirely abolish the new financial system introduced by lords Grenville and Henry Petty, and to revive the old system.
NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP.
On Saturday last a very elegant dinner was given at the London Tavern, by the British merchants, trading to North America, to Mr. Munro, the minister from the U. S. of America.
The company was very numerous and highly respectable among the visitors were—Mr. Pinckney, (who it is understood is to succeed Mr. Munro), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, lords Mulgrave, Castlereagh & Erskine, sir Wm. Scott, Mr. Canning, Mr. Rose, &c.
PHILIP SANSON, Esq. the chairman of the committee of American merchants, who presided on the occasion, filled the chair with great ability, and to the highest gratification of the company. The day was passed with the utmost harmony and good humor, at the same time with a degree of order which has seldom been witnessed on such occasions.
The toasts were— The King. The Queen. The Prince of Wales, &c. And the following from the Chairman were received with bursts of applause, as particularly appropriate to the object of the meeting:
The President of the United States of America. Perpetual friendship between Great Britain and the United States of America.
Mr. Munro. Mr. Pinckney. The hon. Mr. Erskine, the British minister to the United States of America.
Upon the health of Mr. Munro being given, that gentleman addressed the company in a feeling, energetic speech, expressive of the high sense he had of the compliment paid to him, and of the pleasure he felt at the unanimity that prevailed.
Mr. Pinckney also, upon his health being drunk, addressed the company in an eloquent speech, expressing similar sentiments.
Before the visitors withdrew, Mr. Canning, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs, gave the following toast.
May the British and Americans never meet on terms less friendly than they have done this day.
Which was drunk with the utmost satisfaction.
Will be sold at Public Sale on Monday the 6th day of July next at Mr. Chaplin's tavern near Charlotte Hall academy in St. Mary's county, a tract or parcel of LAND called Hudson's Estate lying & being in the vicinity of said academy, containing about 150 acres, on six months credit. The purchaser giving bond with approved security. Possession will be given immediately after the sale, and when the purchase money is paid a good and sufficient title will be given. AT THE same time and place will be sold six NEGROES, consisting of three valuable men, a lad, woman and child. The terms of sale of the negroes will be made known on the day of sale by SAMUEL TYLER, executor Mary Pottinger.
June 8—4w
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19.
Few events have given us greater satisfaction than the splendid triumph of our republican brethren of Massachusetts. They have sustained a goodly fight, and have at length received their reward in a victory, which by reclaiming a respectable state from the wayward course so long pursued by her, has infused new strength into the administration of the general government, and added another pillar to an edifice which we trust will be immortal. The success of Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Lincoln is peculiarly gratifying. Their prominent republicanism and commanding talents have exposed them, not merely to a severe, but to a malignant persecution. The testimonials of public confidence thus unequivocally expressed, is the best, the only answer which calumny requires.
But however highly we approve the elevation of these citizens to the high offices they now fill, and although we unreservedly express our pleasure at the general course of remarks of gov. Sullivan, in his inaugural address to the legislature, we must be permitted to enter our unqualified dissent to one sentiment avowed by the governor. Indeed we can only view it as the elusion of an honest heart, and not as the dictate of his deliberate judgment.
We allude to the following member of the message:
"Should any one be daring enough to suggest the idea, that the people of Massachusetts are not, in the enlightened situation God has bestowed upon them, under the advantages they are favored with, and the habits acquired from the manner of their education, competent to the support of a free government, by their suffrages, frequently exercised, such person ought to be restrained as a dangerous incendiary; because it is as essentially wrong to speak as to act treason. Every citizen has an unalienable right to express his opinion upon the administration of the government, and the conduct of his rulers. But there are certain primary principles, which constitute the leading, essential, distinguishing features of an elective republic. These are to be treated with solemn reverence and supported by a religious respect."
Had Mr. Sullivan used this language in the character of a private citizen, we should have taken less exception to it, though even in that character it would not have stood entirely free from censure. That men constantly and busily employed in modelling the national character, and reviving the fundamental principles of republican institutions richly deserve not only the general censure, but likewise the indignation of their fellow men, cannot admit of question; but it does not follow that such men ought to be restrained as dangerous incendiaries; much less can it be inferred that it is as essentially wrong to speak as to act treason. What indeed does Governor Sullivan mean by speaking treason? Can there be any such thing under a republican government? Such a government knows no principles too sacred to be investigated; it, on the contrary, courts the severest examination of its principles, which like the oaks of the forest gain strength from the storms that encompass them. It acknowledges too the right of putting down, and building up whatever form of government the people wills. This is its loftiest prerogative, its greatest boast, its brightest glory.
With this view of the subject we were pleased to find that a motion, made in the House of Representatives of Massachusetts, to insert a paragraph in their answer approbatory of this sentiment of the governor, was rejected by a large majority.
Extract of a letter from Richmond, dated 13th June, 1807.
"Gen. Wilkinson was yesterday invited to a public dinner by the Barbecue Club, at the Hymarket gardens, together with commodore Truxton, Gen. Eaton, Mr. Graham, Secretary of the New-Orleans district, major Murray, aid of Gen. Wilkinson, and several other public characters. The General's appearance at this place has very much altered the aspects of certain politicians, and I venture to predict with equal confidence as I have done on the same subject several months ago, that Gen. Wilkinson will come out of this business to the public satisfaction, and to his own honor—and in such a manner as will exhibit federalism in alliance with Burr in a most awkward and humiliating attitude. The chief justice has not appeared to very great advantage in the proceedings on this case—a very awkward proceeding occurred this day which he was under the necessity of retracting on the close of the court. Col. Burr means to send off this evening a subpoena duces tecum to the President of the U.S. requiring him to appear with a certain letter written by Gen. Wilkinson to the President from Natchitoches, I believe of 21st Nov. last; this letter they say is important to Col. Burr's defence, when in fact those who have seen it, say it contains nothing but matter of inuendo, and some circumstances which require not to be published, from sound policy in regard to foreign nations. The real object is to endeavor to throw odium on the President, under the idea of his holding back evidence, which Burr swears may be necessary to his defence, but which any one might affirm could not render him any sort of service whatever, though it might go some way to his crimination, and certainly add to the
credit both for candor and magnanimity of gen. Wilkinson. We shall see by and bye how they will act upon it—but you may be assured that things wear a very gloomy aspect for the conspiracy. The grand jury this day examined commodore Truxton, general Eaton, and Benjamin Stoddert."
To the Physicians of the United States.
The Subscriber, anxious to be instrumental in promoting and diffusing the knowledge of the medicines of this country, will give thirty acres of good land for that purpose, on the following terms:
Any gentleman who will write the best and most simple account of all the means of giving tone or strength to debilitated persons, without the aid of Peruvian bark, wine or foreign medicines shall have deeded to him twenty acres.
And he who will write the best and most simple account of the substitutes for foreign Cathartics, found in this country, with the means of preserving and exhibiting them shall have ten acres.
It is desired that the papers on these subjects may be sent to this place, (postage paid) The names of the candidates may be sealed in a note, which shall only be opened in the cases where the prizes are adjudged. Doctors Rush and Barton, of Philadelphia, and Dr. Miller, of New-York, with the subscriber, will in the course of ten months announce to whom the land shall be given—taking care that plainness in the writing, and truth in the statement of facts, be very necessary qualities in the papers examined.
The land which will be awarded, is about two miles from the Potomac, in Virginia, and five miles from this city. It is now worth near 500 dollars, and from its situation is fast improving, with the towns of the neighborhood. But it is presumed the present value will not prove so strong a stimulus to exertion, as the receiving property on such honorable terms, near a place, destined to be the punctum saliens of the sciences, as well as the government of the nation.
THOMAS EWELL.
Washington, 15th June, 1807.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING A NEW WORK,
ENTITLED, "Letters to a Young Farmer" CONTAINING
An account of the substitutes for Medicines found in the United States,
By THOMAS EWELL, M. D.
Author of Plain Discourses on Chemistry and Surgeon to the U. S. Marine and Seamen's Hospitals of Washington.
The author in the proposed work will detail in plain language the healthy appearances of those medicinal substances found in the Union—the means of preserving them in a pure state and the methods of applying them to practice according to the experience of the most attentive physicians. He has engaged in the preparation of this work with unusual zeal, because one of the kind in the hands of the American agriculturalists, must prove of great importance, by enabling them to spare for useful purposes, many plants, commonly destroyed—to preserve them of good quality for use—to avoid taking them at improper times, and to employ them instead of the immense quantities of foreign and frequently adulterated medicines, which so considerably increase the drains carrying off the money of the country. That very real advantages will result from a general knowledge of these American medicines must appear striking, to any one who will only become acquainted with the substitutes for Peruvian bark, Spanish flies, and opium, articles for which every family pays something considerable.
However, it must be understood that the author has a least design, by this work, to encrase the medlers in physico, or lessen the appeals to the gentlemen of the faculty. He prefers adding to such appeals. But in a country like this, where it is often impossible to have the attendance of physicians, and where the heads of most families are determined to keep medicines for use, at least on some occasions, the author cannot perceive it injurious to his profession, or every citizen to know the properties of the cheapest and purest medicines. Indeed he rather believes that understanding any part, according to correct rules, would incline the people more frequently to respect the majesty of medicine, and more frequently to resort to those knowing the principles of the science for relief.
Although the author promises to render the work as useful as he can, by collecting all that has been written, with the information he has received during an intercourse with some of the first medical characters of the country—yet he feels sensible that the work must be deficient, since it will not contain the latest suggestions on a subject so constantly improving. To correct this deficiency, he has to call on his brethren, individually and collectively, to communicate to him such observations or improvements as they may have made. Surely they will not refuse their aid, when they consider the service they will indirectly render to a large portion of the American public, whose difficulties and distresses are really numerous, notwithstanding the excellencies about universal happiness—count upon those too limited by their own comforts, or too indifferent to perceive extensively and feel for the state of others.
The work will contain about 200 pages—will be printed on good paper, and sold very low—so as merely to pay the expences of the printer and bookseller. Subscriptions will be received by most of the booksellers and postmasters, who are desired to inform Messrs. Brisban and Brannan, of New-York, (postage paid) of the number they will take, provided it exceeds 20 copies.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19.
Information from Richmond as late as Tuesday, states that there had been only five witnesses examined on Monday evening—the examination of Gen. Eaton lasted about four hours. Gen. Wilkinson had been sworn but not examined.
By the arrival of the ship British Trader, at New-York, London prints have been received to the 27th of April, and Paris papers, by the Isabella, to the 26th. The latter vessel left Bordeaux on the 3d of May.
These prints contain no intelligence of importance. They give the 70th Bulletin, which is dated Plockenstein, April 9th, and merely narrates unimportant details.
Intelligence, received at Vienna, from Constantinople, mentions that Tunis, Morocco and Algiers, had issued orders to their cruisers to capture all Russian and English vessels.
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.
TEN Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the subscriber on Thursday the 11th inst. a large likely BAY HORSE, his age about 7 years, blind of the right eye, a little gelled with the collar, and the hair considerably chafed on the left of the head; any person delivering to me shall be paid the above reward.
GEO. BLAGDEN.
Washington, June 19—3t
FORTY Dollars Reward.
WENT away on the 9th inst. a small negro boy named JIM, about 13 years of age, 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a yellow complexion, weak and infirmed eyes, and has a few faint scars on his face, his hair cut close, excepting a small circular bunch behind, butters when he attempts to speak talk or is alarmed—had on an old town linen shirt, and a pair of old black striped infey trowsers patched with blue and white hessie—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 be his plan 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 get him, and all reasonable charges if brought home to BASIL SIMPSON, Elkridge.
Aune Arundel county, R. de of Maryland, Jun 19 22w3w
Treasury Department, United States, April 28, 1807.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund at a meeting held on the 22d 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 authorized, 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 23d 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 each 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, your officer 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.

PROPOSALS
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arrive at New Bedford by 3 a m. Wind and weather permitting.
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PUBLIC SALE.
By order of the Orphans Court of Saint Mary's county, the subscriber will expose at public sale, at the late residence of Deborah Wolfenholme of said county deceased, on Tuesday the first day of September next, on nine months credit with interest from day of sale, the purchaser to give bond with approved security. All the personal property, except Negroes, of Deborah Wolfenholme deceased, George Campbell, deceased, and Ann Campbell deceased, consisting of Household Furniture, Horses, Cows and Calves, Sheep, Hogs, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c. JAMES BISCOE, adm'r. Baltimore May 4-99t
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. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription stand on the books of the treasury.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, 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 certificates 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 sixty-five per cent. of the amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. stock 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 a rate in which said 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.
NOTE—Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six.
  If subscribed between the 1st Oct. and 31st Dec. 1807. 644 37   Between the 1st Jan. and 17th March 1808. 619 03   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred subscribed before the 1st Oct. 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78   If subscribed between the 1st Oct. and 31st Dec. 1807. 853 62   Between the 1st Jan. and 17th March 1808. 831 42   Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October 1807, and 1st January 1808 respectively.   Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock, will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. June 8-99gm 
WILLIAM MARBURY
HAS just received, via Philadelphia and Baltimore, and now for sale at his store next door above Mr. Eliza Riggs, Bridge street, an elegant assortment of
 Fancy & Spring Goods, viz.  4th, and 7 8th Irish Hurl net, do.  1 dozen silk and cotton hosiery  4th Irish sheeting Figured Florence  1 dozen ca. bricks, Do. craps  Thread and cotton lace Plaid and plain Manchester  Do. gauze mouselins White and coloured kid gloves  Seeded mouselins do. do.  Tamourred do. Parasols, plated  Fancy tamourred mouselins mounted  ladies mouselins and childrens morocco slippers  Lenox do. do.  Lenox hand shawls  Do. tamourred veils, plain and coloured  8 3/4 and 6 3/4 cambric nankeens  4th silk cambrics Marbled wash coating  Cotton do. India and cambric  7 4th fatin damask mouselins  shawls London hats, &c. &c.  Georgetown, May 15-tawain 
NOTICE.
IT has been represented to the Secretary of State, that Samuel Stevens, John Herbert, Henry Jennings, Abraham Lacy, James Lin, John Sebastian, John Young, Mitchell Dennis, James Beans, John White, Jacob Bradberry, William Gibson, Stephen Hurley, William Hall, Thomas Stevens and John Driver, who call themselves citizens of the United States, have been impressed into the British service, and are now detained for want of documents to prove their citizenship. The friends of these men are therefore notified, that on their transmitting, to the Secretary of State, proof of the citizenship, together with a description of the persons of the above named seamen, measures will be taken to obtain their discharge. Department of State, June 13-3t
* As this man's case is distinguished by peculiar circumstances, it is very desirable to obtain proof of his citizenship. He is represented to be 5 feet 8 inches high, and to have a fair complexion, brown hair, and a bunch on one of his arms.
The Editor of the National Intelligencer, and the Editors who publish the laws of the Union, in the Sea-ports, are requested to insert the above three times, in their respective Gazettes. June 17-3t
SALE AT AUCTION.
On THURSDAY 25th of June, will be sold on the premises at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Two Brick Houses, situate on Falls Street next door to where the Bank of Columbia was kept and where John M. Gantt, esq. formerly resided, and now in occupancy of Alexander M'Donald, this property is in excellent repair and well situated for business—one house has the floor level with the street, and fitted up for a store; the other is fit for a genteel private family, being possessed of every convenience—no property in Georgetown is more eligible, it being near the bank and market; it will be exchanged for property in Baltimore, or it will be sold on a credit, one third in 60 days, the remainder in one and two years, the purchasers to give their notes endorsed, on the L.H. payment being made an indisputable title will be given. JOHN TRAVERS, Auct. June 17-3t
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, sitting as a court of Chancery for the county of Washington, will be sold, at public sale, on the premises, the 5th day of August next, at 11 o'clock M. that valuable stand, situated in Georgetown, in the district of Columbia, and known by the name of
THE UNION TAVERN,
now in the occupancy of Wm. Crawford, and late the property of Charles M'Laughlin, deceased; together with the Lots, Houses, Stables and improvements belonging to, and on which the said tavern is erected, and also the two story Brick House situate on Bridge Street, near the said Union Tavern, and the Lot on which the same is erected, late the property of James S. Morsell, esq.
The terms of sale are, the purchaser to give bonds, with approved security for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in three equal annual payments.
DANIEL BUSSARD, Trustee. May 6-912t
THE CELEBRATED ENGLISH RUNNING HORSE CLIFDEN,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my Farm in Prince Georges county, about 5 miles from Queen Ann, 9 from Bladensburg, the same distance from Upper Marlborough, and about 15 from the city of Washington, at 25 DOLLARS the season; but 20 DOLLARS will be received in FULL if paid within the season; which will commence in March and end on the 1st of August. Good pasture will be furnished gratis, as soon as the grass is good, and in the mean time hay and corn furnished at the common price, for the Mares, according to orders. The utmost care will be taken of the mares, but I will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
CLIFDEN is a horse of uncommonly fine form, above 15 and 1-2 hands high, of a beautiful deep blood-bay, and perhaps the strongest made thorough blooded horse on the continent. Large and powerful horses produce the only real good turf horses. Notes of hand must be sent with the Mares I AAC DUCKETT. March 6-1807.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber both obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county in the name of John D. Ducket, letters of administration on the personal estate of John D. Ducket deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to present the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on or before the first day of August next, they will otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those indebted to the deceased to make immediate payment. JOHN MOUNTZ, Jan. Ck. June 8-1806
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 John M. Gantt, innkeeper in the town of Newark on the 3d day of July next to o'clock A. M. to examine and ascertain the debts due to each creditor; and that he will on Thursday the 3d day of December next, at 10 o'clock A. M. attend at the same place to make a division of all the money which shall then have come to his hands of the estate of the said Zadock Baldwin. SILAS CONDIT. Dated Newark, N. Jersey, 1st June } 1807-June 10-11a
A GOOD STAND.
TO LET, the House next west of Rhodes's Hotel, where Mr. M'Laughlin carries on the boot and shoemaking.
ALSO,
A House for a genteel private family. To Let, the House adjoining Josiah W. King's, Esq. on F Street. Enquire of JAMES HOBAN. May 29. ep
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of the city of Washington in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Thomas Ducket, late of said county deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or before the first day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those indebted to the deceased are desired to make immediate payment. ALLEN E. DUCKETT, Adm. City of Washington, March 18-ct
All claims forwarded by mail must be post paid.
The thorough Bred Horse MONTICELLO,
NOW IN HIGH ORDER. WILL be Let to Mares the ensuing season to commence the first of April, at my farm near Georgetown, at FIFTEEN DOLLARS per Mare, for which a note must be sent payable the first of September, and one dollar to the groom; or in lieu thereof, EAZEN DOLLARS in money.
Good and extensive pasture, well enclosed, at 50 cents per week, and the mare fed, if required, at the market price, for which the money must be sent. The greatest care taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but will not be responsible for either. JOHN THRELKELD. March 23-ct
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-ct
LAND FOR SALE.
The Subscriber offers for sale 780 acres of land on Bullskin run in Jefferson county Virginia about 10 miles from Harper's Ferry, and 8 miles from the Shenandoah river 400 acres of this land is cleared, the rest in woods, on it there is a valuable Mill seat with 2 1/2 feet fall, the stream affording a sufficient water to turn two pair of stones, 25 acres of watered meadow which produces abundant crops of Hay, and as much more may be made at a trifling expence—the cleared land may be laid off into fields of 50 acres and each field have running water in it; there is generally sown on this farm 120 acres in wheat, which has not for some years past, produced less than 2500 bushels per annum—the improvements are a Stone Dwelling House and kitchen, a Dons Dairy with a large never failing spring near the dwelling, a barn with Stables under it for 30 horses, an apple orchard of 200 trees of choice fruit, and a variety of other fruit trees; on another part of this farm there is a small frame Dwelling House, Kitchen and Dairy, Smoke house, Barn and Stables—this property will be shown and the terms made known on application to the subscriber on the premises. JOHN GANTT, Sen. April 29-ep2m
Ran away from the Subscriber living near the Eastern Branch bridge, a negro woman of about 32 years of age of a middle stature, rather blacker than common, somewhat pitted with the small pox about the nose; she has had liberty at different times to choose a master; she has left a sucking child, and I believe has contracted an acquaintance with a certain Cato Day, a black man who has worked some years past in the Navy Yard in the city of Washington. I have reason to believe she is either harbored or concealed or rather conveyed from this place under him; she has a change of clothing, therefore cannot be well described by her dress. Whoever takes up the said negro and secures her so as I get her again shall have TEN DOLLARS reward and all reasonable expences if brought home. JOHN MASTERSON. June 5-ct
It is more than probable she taken her route towards Baltimore All persons are warned against harboring or concealing her at their peril. J. M.
APPEALS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the county of Washington will meet from the 19th to the 21st inst. both days inclusive, at the City Hall in the city of Washington, and at Samson's Tavern, in Georgetown, from the 4th hour to the 6th P. M. inclusive, between the 16th and 18th of October for the purpose of hearing appeals under the late act. JOHN MOUNTZ, Jan. Ck. June 8-1806