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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1093
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Correspondence relative to Miranda's expedition. (CONCLUDED.)
New-York, 28th Oct. 1806. Dear Jonathan, I have not time to add to the annexed copies, to which refer. We are all anxiety to hear from you, our last accounts being from Aruba, 3d Sept. We have every reason to expect, you will, ere this, have received important assistance from the British, and that you will have made a second landing before this. I can say but little, until I hear something certain from you: I trust you will not forsake the cause you have undertaken, and request you do every thing that may be required of you by general Miranda, in relation to both ship and cargo, &c. &c. All his instructions should be obeyed in their fullest extent. Your friend, SAML. G. OGDEN.
[TRIPLICATE.] New-York, 28th July, 1806. Mr DEAR GENERAL,
It is with the greatest pleasure I now address you, and I am happy to have it in my power to inform you that your friend colonel Smith and myself have at length triumphed over our enemies, and the oppression of the government. After a trial which lasted twelve days, two independent juries of our country last week rendered a verdict of Not Guilty , in both cases. We thus both stand free and honorablely acquitted , and our persecutors, the President, Madison, &c. remain covered with the disapprobation of the independent people of America, and the disgrace brought on them by their unjust proceedings. I have heard with regret, my dear friend, the great disappointments and disasters you have met with in consequence of the unjustifiable and highly reprehensible conduct of the two Lewis's. I can easily conceive all you must have suffered in consequence of those two men, and no one more heartily reprobrates their conduct as represented to me than myself. I trust, however, notwithstanding those transient disappointments, there is an All-Wise Providence that will still guide your foot-steps to the wished for point, and as your cause is that of liberty and patriotism, that you may soon arrive at the climax of your wishes. Both the Col. and myself wait with great anxiety to hear of your ultimate success. The latest accounts we at present have from you is your having sailed from Barbadoes for Trinidad on the 20th June. I have but little doubt but you will there receive such assistance as will completely ensure your success.
As to this country, rest assured all the independent citizens of America are in your favor; and when the period arrives that you shall require efficient aid from this country, there will be no difficulty in meeting your views.
The Col. and myself have thus far, with honor, weathered the storm that had been raised over our heads by the Spanish and French ministry, to whose imperial mandates must be attributed the shameful part acted by our government. I rely, my dear sir, with the greatest confidence on your original promises and engagements to me being fulfilled, when your virtuous efforts in the cause of liberty shall be crowned with success; and rest assured no person in America feels a greater desire to continue to promote your views or can do it more to your satisfaction than he who soon hopes to receive your commands and subscribes himself with great attachment and esteem,
Sincerely yours, SAML. G. OGDEN. GEN. MIRANDA,
[DUPLICATE.] New-York, 6th Sept. 1806. Mr DEAR GENERAL,
You will receive herewith copy of what I had the pleasure of writing you the 28th July, by the British frigate Chichester, Ca. Stopford, bound for Barbadoes, which vessel having unfortunately sprung a leak, and put into Norfolk, the original will in all probability not reach you until after this.
This will be handed you by Mr. Robert Kennon, a young man of re-
spectable connections, from Virginia, who is desirous of serving in the cause of liberty. I beg leave to recommend him to your attention as far as you will find his merit may entitle him. He is also bearer of letters to you from col. Smith, which he has promised to deliver in person, & which contain some information that will, I am sure, be pleasing to you, written in cyphers, which you have the key to decipher.
We have been long waiting in the most anxious suspense to hear of your landing and consequent success in your laudable designs.
A vessel arrived two days since from Caracas brings a report that your squadron was at anchor near Coro the beginning of August, which place it is said was in your possession. I have little doubt but this has really taken place, and that you will immediately be joined by a sufficient number of the inhabitants to enable you to commence your march to Caracas. I wait with the greatest anxiety to learn direct from yourself your particular situation, and have strong friends in this country ready to comply with your views and demands as soon as officially made known to me.
A few days since the former commander of the Leander (Ca. Thomas Lewis) returned here a perfect vagabond and outcast from society. His brother I. Lewis also returned here from St. Domingo, in the ship emperor, (making a very bad voyage) about a month since. I have now heard from themselves all that could be offered in their defence for their extremely unjustifiable and improper conduct in regard to you. It is impossible it can be more entirely disapproved of by you, than it is by me.—When I think how much you must have suffered from the ignorance and villainy of T. Lewis, it really makes my blood boil with indignation. I could scarcely have believed any man capable of conduct so base and infamous. His brother Jacob Lewis is also un pardonable for having deceived you, and not joining you in the Emperor, after having solemnly promised you so to do, and even starting from Port au Prince with that intention, when lo! a newspaper saying that col. and myself were prosecuted by the government induce him to turn back and abandon one of the most laudable enterprises ever undertaken by man. The very reason which caused him to return would have induced me to persevere. Suffice it to say, my confidence has been completely destroyed in those men. I consider the conduct of Thos. Lewis of the most infamous kind, and that of Jacob Lewis arising from pusillanimity and want of judgment.
I have in my own mind, my dear gen. little doubt, notwithstanding all these past provocations and disappointments, but that your heroic perseverance in the cause of liberty will lead to the wished for goal of success. The people of this country will rejoice & are almost unanimously in your favor. Even the president himself, although a low and petty policy induced him to prosecute Smith and myself, in his heart I am sure wishes you success—and I am not without hopes this government may yet, seeing the past, even be induced to act a dignified part in regard to your views, and shake off the fetters continually bound round them by the French and Spanish ministry.
It is within a few days reported that our negotiations with Spain are entirely broken off. Our differences with England appear to be in a fair train of amicable adjustment. There has been of late many rumors that negotiations for peace between France and England were going on in Europe, but they appear to be almost wholly destitute of foundation.
I have no idea that it can be possible for England and France to make peace at the present moment. Our accounts from London are as late as the 21st of July, which bring nothing but idle rumors on the subject. I am pleased to find from my letters that my agent Jona. S. Smith, has conducted himself with propriety, in regard to you & the operation generally. And altho' I do not think he has in some instances shown a mind sufficiently enlarged on this particular subject, yet I am convinced he is a man of the most perfect integrity, and that to the best of his ability would serve you all in his power. It was his duty and always my intention to give to you the sole and
complete control of the Leander and all the property in her, to act and do with them as you might think proper, to ensure your success. I had taken on myself the chances of the expedition. Should it fail I engaged to ask no compensation. Should you be successful our contract is not on paper, but more deeply engraven in the breast and honor of both parties.—Should Mr. Smith, therefore, in any one instance not have acted with you on that enlarged scale, which I would myself have done, you must attribute it only to his being an agent and not a principal, and to a want of that energy of character which should have accompanied all his actions.
You are doubtless, my dear general, aware that my present situation is that of embarrassment as to pecuniary matters, but which I have no doubt of being fully relieved from by the success of your expedition. This moment my embarrassment has not, however, deprived me of my friends, who stand ready to join me in operations to the greatest extent, the moment I can point out to them the path to pursue. I am young, vigorous and active.
The new channels of commerce to be opened by your freeing a nation & the immense supplies both military and otherwise, which you must require from this country, give rise to a scope of ideas so expanded that I am not yet certain whether I may not myself embark with our friend the col. when the proper moment arrives, to pay you a short visit, and being well acquainted with the commerce of this country to take an enlarged view of that, you shall then have made free, and lay the foundation of future operations both commercially and as relates to the supplies you will need.
Depend upon it I will never forsake the cause I have once espoused and think honorable and just. All the little energy I possess shall be devoted to you, and I have it in my power to interest such strong friends as will enable me completely to fulfil your views. I shall be governed in a great measure in my future conduct by the accounts I am now waiting with the greatest anxiety to receive from you.
Your sincere friend, SAML. G. OGDEN. General Miranda.
NEW-YORK, 28th October, 1806.
My dear General, I send you herewith copies of what I had the pleasure of writing you the 28th July and 6th September, fearing the originals may not have reached you safe.
The col. writes you fully by this conveyance, and it is unnecessary for me to add to the communications he makes.
Our last accounts from you are dated at Aruba, 3d September. Since that period all have every reason to believe you will have received important reinforcements from the British, and expect soon to hear of your having made a second landing on the Main, and that you maintain your position successfully.
We are all anxiety until we hear something definitive, which will enable us to put things in motion here immediately.
Our last accounts from England to 10th Sept. state Mr. Fox to be at the point of death; and it is reported by a passenger who left London the 11th, that he was actually dead. Lord Lauderdale was still at Paris, but it was said there was no prospect of a peace being concluded; he was expected daily to return.
The emperor of Russia had refused to ratify the treaty of peace made by Mr. D'Oubrill, and it was supposed a new continental coalition would soon be formed against France. The English had obtained a considerable and brilliant victory over the French at Calabria. The col. sends you some newspapers, which will give you particulars. The people of this country are looking with much anxiety for the success of your expedition—and but for the infamous measures which have been pursued by our government, you would even now have been joined by an immense number of volunteers from this country. The time will, I hope, soon come when this will go into effect. And you may depend, altho' the government may oppose obstacles, yet the opinion of the people must ultimately prevail, when aided by a few men of enterprise, who will
not be wanting to come forward when something certain is heard from you. In great haste, I am, dear general, Yours, most sincerely, SAML. G. OGDEN.
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
On the Motion to commit Messrs. Burr, Blannerhasset, and Smith.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24.
Evidence of David C. Wallace—concluded.
In a conversation with col. B. in 1805, he expatiated upon the situation of the Western country; on its being compelled to pay large sums, for the sale of lands which were spent in the Atlantic states, and on the 3,000,000 dollars, which he said, we paid for tax. These observations made by col. B. induced me to believe—Mr. Botts objected to the witness stating any of his own inferences.
Col. Burr observed that this same money would vastly improve the commerce of the Western country.
Mr. Hay. Did you ever read the Querist? A. I read the 1st and 2d Nos. at Cincinnati. Q. Did the observations in these papers recall to your recollection your conversation with Mr. Burr? A. They did. When I saw these papers, I was asked my opinion about the author. I said that in my opinion, col. B. had suggested the ideas, and that Mr. Blannerhasset had put them into words. Q. Were the rumors that you spoke of, general? A. They were so. They were in every man's mouth.
Cross Examined.
Mr. Wickham. Have you had a medical education? A. Yes—I received it in the university of Pennsylvania. Q. Had you ever performed any surgical operation? A. I had not. I never practised physic, nor did I ever intend it. Q. Was this conversation with Mr. Blannerhasset, after or before your refusal to join? A. All the conversations were after that. Q. Did any of the men, applied to by Mr. Blannerhasset in your presence go? A. I do not know. Q. What was the tenor of these rumors? A. That this party intended to effect a separation of the union, and to carry an expedition into Mexico. Q. When the offer of surgeon-gen. was made to you, did you believe it to be serious? A. I cannot be certain of Mr. Blannerhasset's motive for making this proposition, but supposed that his object was to induce me to join; although I had not practised physic. Mr. Martin. Were you in the habit of curing gun-shot wounds, or cutting off limbs? A. No, sir; nor did I wish it.
Mr. Wickham. When were you in Philadelphia? A. In '99 and 1800. Q. Whose lectures did you attend? A. I attended Dr. Woodhouse's, Rush's, Wistar's and Barton's. Wistar was joint professor of anatomy and surgery with Shippen. Q. Did you attend all the lectures? A. Yes, Sir. Mr. Hay. How long were you engaged in the study of medicine? A. Seven years.
Mr. Hay. Did Mr. Blannerhasset know of this? A. he did. Mr. Wirt. Did you attend any surgical operations in the hospital? A. I did, one winter.
Mr. Wickham. Who did you study with? A. I studied about 3 years with Dr. White of Philadelphia.
Mr. Hay. Was this the same as Dr. White of Baltimore? "No," said Mr. Martin, "he was then in Ireland."
Witness. What, Dr. White of Philadelphia?
Mr. Martin. Oh! no—Mr. Hay and myself understand each other*.
* The reader does not, But he shall soon.
ROBERT WALLACE sworn. Q. Where do you live? A. I live in Marietta.
Some time last fall I received a message from Mr. Blannerhasset to come down to the island. I went; it was soon after Mr. Blannerhasset returned from Kentucky. After I had been there some time, Mr. Blannerhasset took me into a small room; & said he wished to speak to me privately. He then asked me, if I had not heard that he was going down the river. I told him, that I had. He asked me, if I would go with him. He said he was not then at liberty to re-
veal the object entirely; but if I would depend on his friendship, he would do well for me. He spoke of the settlement of the Ouachita land; but intimated that there was something else in view. On the same evening, there were several young men at Mr. Blannerhasset's house from Belpre. They were all requested to join the expedition and go down with him.—They were all to furnish themselves with a rifle and blanket. The next morning I had some more conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Blannerhasset—Among other things, I asked whether government countenanced this expedition; I had heard something from capt. Elliot, the evening before, that this was an expedition intended against Mexico. Mr. Blannerhasset replied, that it was immaterial whether government aided it or not: government was weak; they would have nothing to do with government, unless it opposed the expedition; in which case they would make resistance. Mr. Blannerhasset laughed at my staying at home and spending my life in obscurity behind the counter, it was a dull life: he told me if I would go with him, I would have an opportunity to distinguish myself. On the next day I rode up to Marietta with Mr. Blannerhasset, and on the way he was engaging several young men to go down the river with him; offering them lands. Among the rest was one Ratburn, a school master. I told him he was a drunkard, and could do nothing towards the settlement of lands. "No matter," said Mr. Blannerhasset "when he is brought under good discipline, he will make a good soldier, and his allowance will not be large enough to make him drunk." Mr. Blannerhasset was then going up the Muskin-gum, to see after col. Burr's boats that were building there, and to hurry their finishing.
Mr. Blannerhasset was at my father's house afterwards, and I was in the room, when he offered my brother the place of surgeon general. My father told Mr. Blannerhasset he had better give up the enterprise, and stay at home on his island; that it was impossible he could succeed; that his force was too small and the opposition too great. Mr. Blannerhasset said that gen. Wilkinson and the army would join him. When I was at the island, Mr. Blannerhasset told me, that he expected we should have a little fighting with the Spaniards; but that they were great cowards, and would soon run, and leave every thing in our possession.—In the month of August, Mr. Blannerhasset was at my father's house, and used many arguments to prove that it was the interest of the Western states to separate themselves from the union.
Mr. Wirt. Did Blannerhasset speak of Burr? A. Yes, I understood that he spoke of him as the leader. I recollect to have asked him whether col. Burr was concerned.—He answered, that he was one of the leaders. He also mentioned general Eaton as one concerned. Mr. Hay. Did he mention what would be the result to you and to himself if the enterprise was to succeed? A. He said, if we succeeded, that our fortunes would be made: if not, that he was a ruined man. Q. Did he say what he would do, in case he met with resistance in his descent down the river? A. Mr. Blannerhasset said, they could land, and burn the houses and towns, if the people attempted to oppose them. Q. What arms did you see on the island? A. I saw two or three guns, three blunderbusses, three brace of pistols, a sword and dirk, a keg of powder and some bullets. Mr. Martin. Were these arms owned by Mr. Blannerhasset for any long time? A. Yes; I had seen of them some time before.
Cross Examined.—Mr. Wickham. Did you ever agree to go with Mr. Blannerhasset? A. I was undecided if I should go. I said I was willing to go with my father's consent. Mr. Blannerhasset also said, that he had so much respect for my father, as not to wish me to go without it. Q. Was there any talk of a Spanish war? A. Mr. Blannerhasset gave some hints of such an event.
CONTINUATION OF GEN. WILKINSON'S EVIDENCE.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. Gen. Wilkinson addressing the judge: From the rapidity with which the

interrogatories were put and the promptitude of my answers when last before you, I fear some misapprehension may have occurred. I therefore beg leave to explain the facts to which the interrogatories appeared to be pointed, which I trust I shall be able to do clearly, concisely and satisfactorily.
The only explanation of the cyphered letters of col. B. transmitted by Swartwout and Bollman which I have made, was done hastily and by piecemeal at Natchitoches; I think I have called this an imperfect interpretation, and I have done so, because although it gave me their full sense, yet by omissions and abbreviations, it could not be well understood by another. On reflection, I think it was from this document, and not from notes, that the purport of col. B's. letters was given to the legislative council and representatives of the territory of Orleans. I find the summons from the House, bears date the 12th of Jan. last, and I believe the examination commenced the 17th. It lasted two days, and therefore I cannot recollect the particular course of circumstances. I find by references to my papers, that certain documents were submitted to the clerk to be read under restrictions, and it is probable I carried with me to the house, all the papers respecting the subject of inquiry. I have some impression that this same document was proffered to the grand jury, to aid them in their interpretation of the cyphered letters of col. B. but I cannot speak with certainty. This examination lasted several days, and like that before the legislative council and representatives of the territory of Orleans, was diffuse, desultory and complicated, and therefore it is impossible for me to charge my memory with minutiae. The interpretation of Mr. Duncan was made the 25th or 26th of December, 1805, twenty days before my examination by the legislative council and representatives of the territory of Orleans. I did not transmit an interpretation of the cyphered letter to the President, but I well recollect explaining it to Mr. Isaac Briggs, the confidential messenger sent with my letter of the 12th of November, who was charged also to make oral communications to the President. By reference to the original letter, it will be found that a deposition is attached to it: this was done preparatory to the transmittal of it to the President, as was my intention by a special messenger, but the fear that it might be lost changed my determination. I kept in my possession and brought it with me. Referring to col. B's. letter of the 10th of October 1800, I have said, that I believe the cypher depending on the book was formed in that year, yet it may have been afterwards. I perfectly remember, that about that period, colonel Burr informed me he had to send 150 miles for the counter-part of the book, and also in answer to a letter, I wrote him from the frontier of Georgia, the Oconee river in the year 1802, he then being in Charleston, he informed me he could not write as freely as he wished, as he had not the cypher with him. In accounting for the erasure of the duplicate of col. B's. letters, I have mentioned the apprehension which had been excited of my being an accomplice of col. B's. and that I was preparing for his reception. This device had excited such alarm, and the friends of government were so incensed, that I was cautioned by Silas Dinsmore, esq. to take care how I moved, as I was in danger of being tarred and feathered.
After gen. Wilkinson had finished his address to the court, Mr. Martin asked him if he had the original translation of the cyphered letter of col. B. His answer was—I have not. I have looked for it, but cannot find it.
Gen. Wilkinson then said, that he wished to present the deposition of captain Walback, formerly a member of his family. It went to explain his very general habit of corresponding in cypher—(See the deposition of captain J. B. Walback—). Mr. Wickham. Have you ever accurately deciphered the letter sent to the President? A. No. I have said before that the only interpretation I ever made, was hastily done at Natchitoches. Mr. Wickham. Then you are not able now to point out the difference between Mr. Duncan's translation and the original letter. A. Specifically I cannot; substantially I can. Such parts were left out as were calculated to inculpate me for the reasons already stated. Mr. Wickham. I observe one of the cyphers is in hieroglyphics, designed in 1799 or 1801. A. That is erroneous. When the hieroglyphics were formed they were taken from a small slip of paper and annexed to that in your hand to prevent its being lost. Q. Can you tell when they were made. A. I cannot precisely. I have before stated the time as nearly as I can. Q. Can you tell upon what occasion they were made? A. For the purpose of communicating with col. B. Q. Do you
recollect your having sent a letter to col. B. from St. Louis, in May or June 1806? I have such an impression, but have not the most distant recollection of its contents. [Mr. Wirt submitted it to the court whether it could be proper for the opposite counsel to interrogate gen. Wilkinson as to a letter which was in their own possession. If they meant to rely upon the letter as evidence they ought to produce it. He considered it unfair to select such parts as might tend to inculpate gen. Wilkinson, and keep back those which would lead to an explanation of his conduct. Mr. Wickham said it was their own paper, and they were not bound to produce it 'till they thought proper. Their object was to cross-examine the witness and see whether he was consistent with himself. This they had a right to do.]
The Chief Justice said the question would not be permitted to have any bearing on the cause unless the letter was produced. Any thing drawn out of the letter would not be testimony, unless the opposite party who had it in their possession would exhibit it to the court. But it was obvious that they had another object, which was to ascertain the consistency of the witness. Mr. Wirt. If the object be to shake the credibility of the witness, is it not fair to him and to the conduct of the cause to exhibit the whole letter. Mr. Baker. A very ingenious mode has been adopted by the gentlemen. We put the questions, and they undertake to furnish the answers without leaving it to the witness to do it himself. We do intend to shake the credibility of gen. Wilkinson, and to make him produce the shake himself. Mr. M c Rae. I understand the court to say that the examination as to the contents of the letter, shall have no effect, unless the letter itself be produced, Chief Justice. Gen. Wilkinson says that he has no recollection of the contents of the letter. The subject matter of the letter cannot be established by the examination. But the witness may be cross examined for the purposes avowed by the opposite counsel. Mr. Wickham. Do you recollect that you did write to colonel Burr in 1806? A. I have before stated that I have such an impression; but I have no recollection of the contents of any communication made to him, although I remember the motive which induced me to write. Mr. Wickham. You have no recollection of any particular expression? A. No. Except in a letter of October or November, 1805—2. Q. Have you no recollection of any expression or sentiment expressed in your letter of 1806. A. I have no recollection. Q. Was it your expression that we should have a war with Spain? A. It was my opinion; and there was a very general impression that we should have a war with that power? Q. Do you not recollect writing anything respecting the measures of the government, in relation to a war with Spain. Have you no recollection of any opinion expressed in a letter to col. Burr? A. I do not recollect having expressed any opinion respecting the measures of the government. The only expression I have any idea of, is one used in a letter of October or November, 1805, in which, I believe I say, "I fear Miranda has taken the bread out of your mouth." Mr. Wickham. There were letters published from you while in the neighborhood of the Spaniards. Have you copies of those letters here? A. I have the whole correspondence. Mr. Wickham. We only want the letters of September and October, which state that war with Spain is inevitable. Gen. Wilkinson. I think that I may have said so, and believe that I have papers here which throw some light on the subject. Here are my instructions to the officer who commanded the troops when they left St. Louis.—[General Wilkinson handed to Mr. Wickham copies of his instructions to col. Cushing.] Mr. M c Rae. What is the date of those instructions? A. The 6th and 8th of May, 1806. Gen. Wilkinson said that he would with pleasure, submit the whole correspondence, if he could do it consistently with his own ideas of propriety. But there were contained in it such secret military operations, as it might be improper to expose. Mr. Wickham. I think you state that at that time, the expectation of a war with Spain was very general? A. It was so; and if my instructions to col. Cushing can be read, they will show my own impressions. [Here M c Rae read the instructions of gen. Wilkinson to col. Cushing, of the 6th of May, 1806; for which, see notes K* and L*.] Mr. Wickham. I think you have said that there was an universal expectation of a war with Spain, about the time when
* The document marked K* referred to above, containing the instructions of Gen. Wilkinson to Col. Cushing, of the 6th of May, 1806, has been misplaced, and could not be procured in time for our paper of to-day.
the troops of that nation crossed the Sabine. A. Yes, I have said so. I had made arrangements for a general attack. Mr. W. To what cause are we to ascribe the accommodation which took place between the two armies? A. To a wish to spare the effusion of blood; and, perhaps, because on one side there were reluctance to fight. Q. On which side?—A. On the side of Spain. Mr. Wickham. Can you tell the particular motives which induced them to re-cross the Sabine, and change their position? A. I think I can explain them. Immediately on my arrival at Natchitoches on the 24th of September, I addressed a letter to gov. Cordero, whom I considered the commander in chief of the Spanish forces on that frontier. I communicated to him my orders from the President, and urged him on the ground of right and humanity, to withdraw his troops from the east of the Sabine and recross that river.—Whether this or the vigorous preparation for the offensive operations which I immediately commenced on my arrival at Natchitoches, produced the effect or not, I cannot tell. But the fact is, that the Spaniards about the 27th of the month, raised their camp at Bayou Pierre, marching by their right intersected the high way from Natchitoches to Nacogdoches, about twenty miles in front, pursued that route, and recrossed the Sabine about the 29th or 30th.
Mr. Wickham. Was this after you had received the cyphered letter?—A. No. It was some time before. Mr. Wickham. Had you any correspondence with the Spanish commandant, on the subject of col. B's. expedition against Mexico? A. None. The earliest communications which I made on that subject were after my return to Natchez. Mr. W. Has the jurisdiction of the U. S. ever been exercised as far as the Sabine? A. I cannot tell. Mr. W. Was it in consequence of instructions from the government that you concluded the convention with the Spanish commandant? A. No. Mr. W. I do not recollect whether that convention has ever been published. A. Never. Mr. W. Have you any copy of that convention? A. Yes. But until it shall be the pleasure of the government to publish it, I do not think myself at liberty to divulge its contents. I do not think it reconcilable to the duty of a military commander to anticipate his government in the publication of official communications.
Mr. Wickham. Were there any secret articles in that convention? A. None. There was but one article. Mr. W. Was there any sum of money agreed to be paid on either side? A. Not one cent. Mr. W. You note two letters to the President, one of the 21st of October, and the other of the 12th of November, 1806. Have you a copy of that of the 12th of November; and will you give me leave to ask whether that letter was before the grand jury? A. It was submitted to the grand jury. [Mr. Wickham said that they called for a copy of that letter. If the counsel on the other side thought proper to oppose it, they might do it at once. Mr. Hay. We shall certainly oppose the production of the letter. The President has been consulted on the subject; and he has excepted such parts as he thought it would be improper to produce. The Chief Justice remarked, that after the President had been consulted, he could not think of requiring from gen. Wilkinson the exhibition of those parts of the letter which the President was unwilling to disclose. Mr. Wickham. The whole letter having been before the grand jury, and acted upon by them; we certainly have a right to call for it also.] Mr. Wickham. Were the Spaniards in considerable force on the East side of the Sabine? A. They were reputed to be so. Mr. W. What was the strength of the army of the United States? A. About 500 effective men. Mr. W. What orders did you receive from the government in the months of December and February last? A. I cannot say what particular orders I received during those months. Owing to the frequent changes of my position, I was for more than six months without orders. But it is impossible for me to answer the interrogatory to the extent in which it is put, without subjecting myself to severe military penalties. Nothing can be more improper or dishonorable than to divulge military orders of a secret or confidential nature.
[Mr. Wickham. There can be no doubt but under the sanction of the oath which general Wilkinson has taken, he may be compelled to give testimony as to the points on which he has been interrogated. In England, nothing is more common than for the most secret transactions to be disclosed in a court of justice. Considerations of delicacy in the witness have never been permitted to have any weight. Mr. Hay. There
is a material difference. Those were cases between individuals; this is a communication from the executive government. We are not at liberty to dive into the secrets of the executive department to know what orders they gave to their agents, and to proclaim those orders to the world;—orders which were given for the public good. There can be no doubt but the public good does require that various orders of the government should forever remain a secret. Mr. Wickham. The gentleman did not understand my question. I asked general Wilkinson what orders he had received from the government in relation to Col. Burr.] Mr. Wickham. Did you receive any orders to attack Col. Burr and his party? A. That question may require some qualification. Mr. Wickham. Did you send any officer in disguise to take Col. Burr? A. I sent three. Mr. Wickham. Their names? [Mr. Hay said that he did not think General Wilkinson was bound to answer such questions; that he was not bound to furnish evidence against himself, or to subject himself to prosecution. Although he believed that the exigencies of the times would justify the measures it rested with Gen. W. whether he would answer the question or not. Gen. Wilkinson. If the question goes to criminate myself, I presume that I am not bound to answer it. Chief Justice. Would gen. Wilkinson be subjected to an action for sending to apprehend Col. Burr, unless he had been seized? Mr. Hay. It may go to criminate him as a military man. He may have acted without orders. Mr. Wickham. I do not presume that he acted without orders—but under the orders of the government. The Chief Justice said, that he could not perceive the application of the evidence; but as evidence was introduced to shew the flight of Col. Burr from Washington, this, he presumed, was intended to account for it.] Mr. Wickham. Will you state the names of the officers sent to apprehend Col. Burr. A. Captain Hook, Lieut. Peter, Lieut. Mullford, Doctor Davidson, of the army, and Doctor Carmichael of the Mississippi territory. Mr. Wickham. Did you direct them to go without uniform? A. I believe I did. Mr. Wickham. Did you direct them to conceal the object of their mission? A. I feel great delicacy in revealing my orders.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
(I)
Deposition of Captain J. B. Walback. I had the honor to become acquainted with General James Wilkinson some time in August, 1799; became attached to his military family in December, 1800—was appointed an aide-camp in the spring following, and continued in that capacity until the last of Nov. 1804.
During the above period, I have witnessed that Gen. Wilkinson did employ cyphers of different kinds in his correspondence, among them was an English pocket dictionary. Several of these cyphers I have made myself, designed copies of some of them are still in my possession, and others I have recognized since my arrival at the city of Richmond. Particularly one to the late general James Jackson, another to the late major general Alexander Hamilton, a third to a Mr. Hulings, then at New Orleans, a fourth to colonel Cushing, a fifth to Mr. Silas Dinsmore and one to myself. Several of these were projected in 1802 and 1803, at the time the port of New-Orleans was shut, and for the purpose of procuring and conveying intelligence to the government.
Q. Did you ever observe in Gen. Wilkinson any act, or disposition, which marked inattention to his duty, as to the zealous and faithful discharge of the trust reposed in him as an officer of the U. States.
A. From my own observation and experience, (being now nearly twenty-six years in military life) I can declare that I have never known any officer more zealously devoted to the service in which he was engaged, and I can safely declare, that I have never seen an officer of gen. Wilkinson's rank, voluntarily and cheerfully expose himself to such privations, hardships and sufferings in the course of his duty, as I have seen him meet with alacrity.
Q. Do you know the hand writing of captain C. Smith? A. I do.
Q. Are these Hieroglyphics of his writing. A. They are.
Q. Are they the same which were employed by colonel Burr in his correspondence with Gen. Wilkinson.
A. They are the same which were employed in colonel Burr's letters, shown me since my arrival at the city of Richmond, and said to be delivered by Messrs. Swartwout and Bollman to Gen. Wilkinson.
Q. Do you recollect when captain C. Smith left gen. Wilkinson's family? A. Some time in July, 1801.
Q. Do you think Gen. Wilkinson afterwards saw or was near him?
A. I am certain not, because gen. Wilkinson did not return from the Mississippi until May, 1804, and captain Smith resided in the state of Maryland, and died in the winter 1803 or 1804.
Q. Have you seen gen. Wilkinson employ the pocket dictionary, now presented to you in writing cypher? A. I have.
Q. Will you say in what year?
A. I am not positive as to the year, but it was during the period, I was attached to his military family.
Q. Did you hear a sentiment from Gen. Wilkinson, calculated to disaffect the troops, or to abate their zeal for its promotion?
A. No, on the contrary, I have witnessed that Gen. Wilkinson always used his utmost endeavors to promote harmony, comfort and good order among the troops, and by his precepts as well as example, to insure subordination and patriotism.
(Signed) J. B. WALBACK, Capt. Artillery.
I am content that the above shall be read as evidence in all cases, between the United States and Colonel Burr—that any thing that may be added by the affiant, by way of answer to interrogatories may also be read.
(Signed)
G. HAY, Atty U. S. for the Richmond district.
City of Richmond, set. Sworn to and subscribed before me an alderman of the city aforesaid, this 5th day of Sept. 1807.
(Signed)
Henry S. Shore.
(L.)
Instructions from Gen. Wilkinson to col. Cushing.
St. Louis, May 8, 1806, 1 o'clock, A. M.
Sir,
Advice yesterday received from Major Porter, makes it my duty to direct the acceleration of your movements by every practicable means, and I trust that in the present state of the waters, you may reach Fort Adams on the 20th inst.
On arriving at that port, the information you may receive must determine the course of your conduct: should the Spaniards have resumed the positions East of the Sabine, or assumed a menacing aspect at Nacogdoches, you must add to your command every man at Fort Adams excepting a mere locum tenens , leaving orders at that place for Lt. Col. Kingsbury to fall down to the mouth of red river and there wait the return of a sufficient number of your barges for his transport to the high grounds, from whence it may become expedient for you, to march the whole of your command excepting the boats crews.
I hope major Porter may have taken the precaution to transmit the executive a copy of the information he has forwarded to me, and that you may receive from that source, at an early period, decisive instructions for your government; in the mean time, tho' war be our trade , it is not only opposite to the genius and disposition of our country, but also to its substantial interests. The sword must not, therefore, be drawn but in the last extremity, to punish outrage, to resist invasion, or repel an attack.
Should indications justify it, (and you must take measures to ascertain if possible the designs of your neighbors,) you are to call to your aid, every man who can be safely spared from the garrison under your orders, and will employ every pains and exertion, to put them in the highest state of fitness for defensive operations.
You will find in the hands of Major Porter an order from the Sec. at War, which might justify you in pushing your neighbors beyond the Sabine River, should they have re-crossed it to the eastward. But as it appears from the public prints that a pacific negotiation has, on our part, ensued those orders, you must not strain their construction to favor the effusion of blood, and involve our country in the certain calamities and uncertain events of war.
Learn with all possible precision, the force, composition and station of the troops opposed to you: be yourself prepared for combat, and if a conflict must ensue, having previously animated your men by a strong exhortation, and sworn your officers, in their presence, to fall or conquer, make your onset with the bayonet, and your own glory, the honor of our arms and the interests of the nation, will be ensured and maintained, Wishing you life and laurels, health and fame,
I am,
your faithful friend, and fellow soldier,
JAMES WILKINSON.
Col. T. H. CUSHING, 1st Reg. U. S. Infantry.

P. S. You are to take with you from Port Adams an eight inch howitzer, which you will find there properly equipped and amply ammunitioned.
GENERAL WILLIAM EATON, sworn.
Mr. Hay. We only wish that part of your testimony, sir, which you have not yet delivered. You recollect that there was a part of it which was excluded by the decision of the court.
Gen. Eaton.—I know nothing concerning Blannerhasset and Smith. I have no recollection that their names were mentioned to me, till after the prosecution was commenced. All that I know of Burr's project to dismember the union, is already before the court. After col. Burr had expressed to me the intended projects already related and overcome my objections, he went so far as to assert that he would erect his standard at the seat of government. Mr. Burr enquired of me, with what officers of the marine corps and of the navy, I was acquainted. I told him, with most of them. It is impossible for me at this period to remember distinctly every adverb expressed to me in the course of conversation; but this I perfectly recollect, that if he could gain the Marine Corps, and secure to his interests the naval commanders Truxton, Preble and Decatur, he would turn Congress neck and heels out of doors, assassinate the President, or what amounted to that, and declare himself the protector of an energetic government. If that distinct expression was not used (though the impression is strong on my mind, that it was used in the course of conversation) yet he used such expressions as these "hang him," "throw him into the Potomac," "send him to Carter's mountain."—Mr. Burr proposed to me to endeavor to gain the Marine Corps, and to sound Preble and Decatur, with whom I had been in habits of intimacy, but I had not been so with Truxton.—A circumstance now occurs to my recollection. He also desired me to gain a capt. Davidson, a very brave man and who is as honest as he is brave. Mr. Burr seemed to select a Mr. Reynolds, a lieutenant of marines, a handsome, and excellent officer, whom he wished to engage. He grew importunate on the subject of the Marine Corps; and asked me with some engagedness, how the Marine Corps stood. I answered him, "Make yourself easy, sir; The Marine Corps stand as they should stand." Here I beg leave to observe that I never felt myself prepared to insult the honor of either of those gentlemen, by making such propositions to them; and if I had tho't them corruptible, I was not yet prepared. I remonstrated with colonel Burr on the fallacy of his hopes to engage such men as Truxton, Preble and Decatur, in the projects he had conceived; observing that these gentlemen were clothed with well merited honors, independent in their circumstances, and that such were not the materials for a revolution. This Mr. Burr admitted; but observed, that they were undoubtedly, like others, conscious of the imbecility of the government; and like all military men, would prefer (I think that was his expression) a government of more energy, where enterprise would be encouraged, and merit duly rewarded.
I stated obstacles to the project, then in speculation, such as I thought insurmountable. I asserted that it would be impossible to find a party of men in this country, who would support him in projects of such a treasonable nature. He observed, that he knew better the dispositions of the principal citizens of the United States than I did. He made reference, I think to the political divisions of the people. At this distant moment, however, I cannot be positive. I recollect to have mentioned to colonel Burr, that I had lately travelled from one extreme of the union to the other—and though I found a diversity of political sentiment among the people, they appeared united at the most distant aspect of national danger. He again recurred to the weakness and want of energy of the administration and to his own resources; he seemed to make his project meritorious, as he said the degraded situation of our country required more energy in the government; he said that the blow must be struck, and if he struck it at that time and place, he would be supported by the best blood of America. I observed, that one solitary word would destroy him. He asked me what word. I said, "USURPER."—He smiled at my want of confidence, and quoted examples from ancient and modern story; in which, I think, were named Julius Cæsar, Cromwell and Bonaparte. Much speculative conversation passed, which I cannot distinctly recollect: but which went to convince me of the unprepared state of the people of these United
States to defend themselves against an energetic blow; which conversation was pretty much closed by this observation of mine, that if he should succeed at the seat of government, his throat would be cut in six weeks by Yankee militia.
Cross examined.—Mr. Baker. At what time was this conversation held? A. Between the middle of February and the last of March, 1806. Mr. Baker. Cannot you come nearer to the time? A. We had frequent conversations. I received various notes from col. B. requesting to see me. Our conversations were commonly held at the house of Mr. Wheaton, sergeant at arms, where col. B. boarded. I frequently dined at that house with gentlemen in Congress, and we sometimes passed an hour or a half before dinner in conversation. We had interviews at other times when the subject was started. Mr. Botts. At what particular period was it, sir, that you exclaimed against the views of col. B.? A. As to the time, I do not recollect. Mr. Botts. I mean as to the stage of your communication? A. It was, when he opened his views to me of overturning the government. But through the whole of our intercourse, I used such strong expressions of disapprobation against his plans, that col. B. ought to have been satisfied that he had no right to use my name. Mr. Botts. Was there no particular expression, by which you conveyed to him your unwillingness to associate in his plans? A. I have already stated to the court, that my expressions must have convinced col. B. that I was not disposed for the enterprise. Mr. Botts. Was there no particular objection you made, more distinguished than any other by energy of language? A. None more so than I have already stated. I did not think it good policy to awaken the suspicions of col. B.—Q. Do you recollect the time, when you threw off the mask? A. It was when I told him, that the people were not prepared for his usurpations, that the very name of usurper would put him down, and although he might calculate on the weakness of some quarters of the union, yet there was strength in the north which would cut him off. When col. B. returned to the subject of dismembering the union, the central project seemed to have been abandoned. Mr. Wickham. You said that it was not your policy to be more explicit? Will you explain what you meant by that observation? A. I have already given you an explanation of that before the court and the jury—but I will repeat it. I knew not that Mr. B. had made communications to any one else, and if I had positively declared that I would oppose him, I doubted whether he would not turn the tables upon me. I had a further view. Had Mr. B. by means unknown to me got his outrage upon the government into motion, I should have endeavored to have been near him. Q. Was your conversation about the marine corps before or after throwing off the mask? A. I think that it was previous. My memory as to time is not the most accurate. Many things may have escaped my memory; and as it relates to the question of time I cannot be positive on the subject. Mr. Botts. Did you say that your toast was printed in a Springfield paper?—A. I was about to observe with the permission of the court on that subject. I never meant to be positive on that point. I am impressed with the opinion that this toast went through the hands of Stephen Pynchon of Brimfield, and through him to said paper. The toast has been given to the public, and it is more than probable, I gave it more than once. Mr. Botts. Who was the printer of the Springfield paper? A. I do not at this time recollect his name, though he is among the number of my friends.—Mr. Wickham. Of the title of the paper? A. "The Spy." Mr. Botts. You have detailed a number of harsh expressions which you used to col. B. Did he keep in perfect good temper all this time? A. Col. B. sir, has a powerful command of his muscles. I did not find at all times that they were unruffled. I could read in his countenance sometimes concern, sometimes solicitude; and sometimes a disposition to make a trifle of my objections. Mr. Botts. I think you said that it was generally your purpose not to disclose in your intercourse with col. B. that you were inimical to his views? A. You understood me correctly. Q. But that nevertheless his muscles were sometimes ruffled? A. They were. Q. Were your observations then of a nature to ruffle him? A. I spoke to col. B. sir, with much plainness; and even if I had been cordial in my approbation of his plans, I should have founded my objections that I might have tried his force. I have done the best that I could for my country. I have attempted to exert all my wisdom. It was a painful ground on which I was taken. I took the advice of two intelligent gentlemen (whose names I am at liberty to
mention,) and they did not think it advisable for me to make a full disclosure to the government, for my solitary communication would not avail against the weight of colonel B's character; for with all the evidence, even now before the world, I still feel the weight of that character. Mr. Baker. And who were the gentlemen that advised you? A. The hon. Samuel Dana and John Cotton Smith. Mr. Burr. Had we any conversation before the month of Jan.? A. It occurs to me as highly probable, that I first spoke to you in Philadelphia between the 20th and 24th of December. Q. On this subject? A. I had a communication with another gentleman at that time, of a very indefinite nature. At Philadelphia, you gave me no distinct nor well-digested ideas of the project, but you spoke of a Spanish war. Mr. Martin. We must have that gentleman's name. Who was it? A. Jonathan Dayton. Mr. Burr. Had you any expectations or promises of a military command from government? A. It is true that the chief clerk in the department of war, though in confidential terms, asked me whether I would accept a vacant rank of Lieut. col. on the establishment. I answered that I would take no rank on a peace establishment. There were no other overtures to me on this subject, but when there was a prospect of war, you and other men who I thought as honorably as I then thought of you, proposed a command to me in case of war. It is true that a gentleman near the government asked me, if I would take a command under the celebrated gen. Miranda. I asked him if he was authorised by government to make this proposition? He said no, I then observed the question requires no measure; as I found that too to be a project of darkness, I was determined to know to what it all tended. Mr. Baker. Who was that man? A. Dr. William Thornton.—I will ask the indulgence of the court to make one observation. It has been asserted by col. B. that it was his intention to disqualify me for the stand which I now occupy. I shall remain here a reasonable time to indulge him in the attempt. It will not avail him. Let him look through all the pages of my life; he may find some errors and extravagancies there, but he will find neither felony, nor fraud, nor neglect of duty.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
LATEST PROCEEDINGS.
This important enquiry is at length approaching its crisis. The examination of evidence has closed, and the argument commenced.
On Wednesday the court met at 12 o'clock, and adjourned at an early hour, in consequence of an indisposition in Mr. Wirt's family, which detained him at home. During the session of the court, Dr. John Brockenbrough and Joseph Cabell, Esq. two of the grand jurors, were examined as to certain points of general Wilkinson's evidence delivered to the grand jury.
On Thursday Mr. Bodley was again called in at the instance of the prosecution, to answer certain enquiries relative to col. B's contract with col. Lynch. He was followed by Gen. Wilkinson, who made certain explanations contradictory to major Bruff's statements—among which gen. W. particularly traced the nature of his connection with col. B. during late years. He also propounded a variety of questions to major Bruff. Here the evidence on both sides closed—excepting one or two witnesses, who are avowedly expected by both sides. The counsel for the U. S. expect lieut. Jackson of the Chickasaw Bluffs—The accused have not avowed the name of the witness or witnesses whom they avowedly expect.
Mr. Hay then opened the argument about half after two, and continued speaking till after 4.
On Friday Mr. Hay resumed his argument and continued till 12. He was followed by Mr. Randolph, who closed, a few minutes before 4. A summary of these arguments hereafter.
This day (Saturday) the argument will be resumed by Mr. Martin. Richmond Enquirer.
FROM THE ARGUS.
SATURDAY, October 10.
Mr. Wirt being very much indisposed, and unable to attend the court, nothing was done this day. Mr. Martin was to have continued the argument—but he consented to postpone it 'till Monday.
MONDAY, October 12.
Mr. Martin is now engaged in a speech which probably will occupy the whole day. We understand Mr. Wirt is to answer him.
Our readers are no doubt greatly fatigued with reading the lengthy accounts of the trial of Aaron Burr, and
the very voluminous testimony of the witnesses, with which so many of our columns have been filled for so long a time. We congratulate them therefore on the prospect that this tedious business is now approaching to a close; at least that, as to the drama exhibited in Richmond, the curtain soon will fall.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
At a meeting of the TRUSTEES of the WASHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTITUTION, on Monday the 12th inst. Mr. HUGH MAGUIRE was appointed Principal Teacher for the Western School in the place of Mr. Richard White, resigned.
WASHINGTON BOYD, Secretary to the Board of Trustees. October 13, 1807.
A Philadelphia paper says, the federal ticket in the state of Delaware, for Governor and Representative in Congress, has succeeded by a majority of 250.
George Truit, Esq. Governor. Nicholas Vandyke, Esq. Representative in Congress.
On Tuesday last, the Election took place in the state of Pennsylvania.—Poulson's paper gives the votes for Senator and Sheriff, in the city of Philadelphia, and in the county, (except for the district of Kingsessing and Blockley) which are as follows:
   SENATOR.     For William Duane 4,013   Edward Heston 4,582   SHERIFF.   For Frederick Wolbert 4,317   Donaldson 4,451  
The majority for Heston in the city is 875, and for Duane in the county 306. The majority of Donaldson in the city is 682, and for Wolbert in the county 549.
The commissioners appointed by the respective states of New York and New Jersey, to ascertain the boundary line between the two states, after being in session at Newark about nine days, have separated without coming to any determination but to disagree. The commissioners of New Jersey presented a formal written claim to Staten Island—to one half of the river at the Narrows—to Ellis's and Bedlow's Island, and to one half of the river as far as New Jersey extends along its shores! This is quite as much of modesty as we could well expect from New Jersey. It is hardly necessary to observe that our commissioners decided upon an adjournment when this trifling claim was offered.
American Citizen.
Boston, Oct. 9.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Portland, dated Sept. 7, received this morning.
"Captain Denning, in a brig from Liverpool, in 34 days, has just arrived, bringing information that the U. States schooner Revenge had arrived. Capt. D. brought no papers, nor reports any other information."
"The same letter also adds, "That the ships gen. Knox and America, both from Liverpool, and the ship Aurora, from Amsterdam, are now beating up the harbor."
October 10.
Capt. Campbell, who arrived here yesterday, from Passamaquoddy, (Shoedick) informs us that, before he sailed, he learnt from gentlemen of respectability of Shoedick, that the British express cutter, the Sylvia, of 10 guns, which carried out admiral Berkeley's dispatches, had returned to Halifax, in the short passage of 20 days, bringing the interesting intelligence, That ALL THE POINTS in dispute between the U. States and G. Britain had been AMICABLY SETTLED—and that, A CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES had taken place between England and France.
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, Aug. 25, to a commercial house in this town.
"The English took possession of Zealand on the 20th; and six weeks after the 19th Aug. no port on the European continent will be considered neutral by the English."
PUBLIC MEETING.
THE CITIZENS OF THE FIRST AND SECOND WARDS are invited to attend on Saturday evening the 17th inst. at six o'clock, P. M. at Rhodes's tavern to take into consideration the propriety of petitioning Congress for such an alteration of the Charter as will secure to all equal rights.
Washington City, Oct. 14—
MEMEL, July 28.
The following Proclamation, addressed by the King to his subjects of the ceded provinces, has been published here:—
"You are acquainted, beloved inhabitants of faithful provinces, territories, and towns, with my sentiments, and with the events of last year. My arms succumbed under the pressure of misfortunes, the exertions of the last remains of my army proved fruitless. Forced back to the outermost borders of the empire, and even my powerful ally having judged it necessary to conclude an armistice and peace, nothing remained for me but the wish to restore tranquility to my country, after the calamities of war. Peace was to be concluded, as circumstances dictated; the most painful sacrifices were required of myself and my house. What ages and worthy ancestors, conventions, love and confidence had united, was to be severed. My efforts, the exertions of all who belonged to me, were used in vain. Fate ordains—a father parts with his children.
"I release you from all allegiance to my person and my house. My most ardent wishes for your prosperity attend you to your new sovereign: Be to him what you were to me. No fate, no power, can efface in my bosom, and in the mind of my family, the remembrance of you.
"FREDERICK WILLIAM."
"Memel, the 24th July, 1807."
FRANKFORT, August 3.
The report is generally spread throughout Germany, that the emperor of Austria will immediately marry the princess royal of Saxony. It is added, that this monarch, wishing to give to the Hungarian nation an evident proof of his esteem and confidence, has resolved to establish the ordinary residence of himself and his court at Buda. His majesty, nevertheless, will not entirely give up residing at Vienna, but will, from time to time, come and visit this ancient capital of the Austrian states.
Journal de l'Empire, Aug. 9.
dici beatus Ante obitum nemo eufremague funera debet.
Departed this life after a short illness, at Nujemoy the place of his nativity, on Friday the 2nd of October, ROBERT HANSON HARRISON, a young man of amiable qualities, who possessed the deserved esteem of all who were intimately acquainted with him. Wherever the members of the Washington Society, have unanimously agreed to wear crape around their left arm, for the space of two months, as a tribute of respect to their deceased member and school fellow.
Signed by order, BENJAMIN C. RIDGATE, Ck. Charlotte Hall, Oct. 5th 1807—3t
JUST RECEIVED,
From Baltimore, and to be had At WESCOTT & CO's. Printing Office, 11th street, of RICHARD DINMORE, opp. the West Market; at J MILLIGAN's Book-store, Georgetown, and at R. GRAY's, Alexandria.
THE LIFE OF THE REV. JOHN WESLEY, A. M. With Memoirs of the Wesley Family, to which are subjoined, Dr. Whitehead's FUNERAL SERMON and a comprehensive history of AMERICAN METHODISM, BY GEORGE BOURNE. Price full bound, One Dollar and Seventy five cents. October 16—3t
WAS committed to my custody as a runaway on the 28th day of September last, a negro man who calls himself JESS. Says he belongs to Thomas Green near the Red House in the state of Virginia; he is about 30 years of age, rather black, about 5 feet 10 inches high, has a down look; his clothing an osnabrig shirt, a pair of old cloth trousers and an old felt hat. The owner is desired to come forward and take him away or otherwise he will be sold for his fees agreeably to law.
JOHN FLEMING, Sheriff, Montgomery county, Md. October 16—3t
BY order of the Orphan's court of Prince George's county, Maryland, will be sold at Public Sale, on the 23rd day of next month, at the House of the late Zephaniah Prather, all his said Zephaniah Prather's HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Corn, and Corn Fodder, Tobacco in the house, and Plantation Utensils. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock.—Nine months credit for all sums over Ten dollars by giving bond with approved security—for all sums under Ten Dollars ready money to be paid. ZEPHENIAH PRATHER, adm'r. of his father Zephaniah Prather. October 16—2w
THE Subscribers to the Association for settling differences by ARBITRATION, are requested to meet at the Episcopal Church, at the Eastern Branch on Saturday the 17th inst. October 14.

BRIGADE ORDERS. The Commissioned Officers of the 2nd Legion, will be trained by the Brigade Inspector on Monday the 12th, Tuesday the 13th, and Wednesday the 14th of October, on the Commons of Alexandria near the Powder-house.—The 2nd Legion will be mustered on the same ground on Saturday the 24th of October. The Commissioned Officers of the 1st Legion will be trained by the Brigade Inspector on Monday the 19th, Tuesday the 20th, and Wednesday the 21st of October next, on the ground adjoining the Infirmary, north of the Great Hotel, in the city of Washington. The 1st Legion will be mustered on the same ground on Saturday the 31st October. By order, WM. D. BEALL, Brig. Ins. Georgetown, October 14—31st
THORN HEDGES. FOR SALE by the subscriber, upwards of One Hundred Thousand seedling plants of the American HEDGE THORN from Two and an Half to Five dollars per thousand. Also a few thousand of the Pyracantha or Evergreen Thorn, and of the Honey Locust—all of which will be got ready for delivery at his Nursery, near the Little Falls of Potomac as soon after the fall of the leaf as practicable. Purchasers who chuse will be furnished gratis with a pamphlet of directions for the management of the plants, &c. Any former customer, also, may have a copy of the same by application at the Nursery; to others the price will be Twenty-five cents. THOS. MAIN. October 14—
ATTENTION. LESSONS in DRAWING & PAINTING will be given by JOHN BELL, at his house in Eight street, at the Navy Yard, to commence on Monday the 19th of October, and every Monday and Thursday in each week. Terms for drawing, &c. in Landscapes, Fruits and Flowers, Six Dollars per quarter. For lessons in Oil Painting, Ten Dollars. N. B. Two dollars entrance, in advance. As J. Bell will not engage more than four classes of pupils, and only four in each class, an early application is solicited. Any School in the vicinity of the Navy Yard, and Capital Hill, will be attended as above, by Thomas Bell, jun. who now teaches Young Ladies at Messrs. Smith's and Co's. school, Georgetown, and at Mrs. Lee's school in the City. October 14—31
IN THE CASE OF JOHN BORROWS an Insolvent Debtor. District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit. ON the petition of John Borrows an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county for debt—Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Borrows, that on the 19th day of October, instant at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the Court room in the Capitol, the oath prescribed by the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia, will be administered to the said John Borrows and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published twice in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist before that day. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, esq. WM. BRENT, Ck. October 14—21
IN THE CASE OF THOMAS LE TELLIER an insolvent debtor. District of Columbia, Washington county, to wit. ON the petition of Thomas Le Tellier an insolvent debtor, confined in the prison of Washington county, for debt—Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Thomas, that on the 19th day of October instant at 10 o'clock, in the morning at the Court Room in the Capitol, the oath prescribed by the act for the relief of insolvent debtors, within the district of Columbia will be administered to the said Thomas and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published twice in the National Intelligencer and Washington Federalist before that day. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, esq. WM. BRENT, Ck. October 14—21
THE CURIous LADY. At Mr. Gary's High street. A YOUNG LADY, born without hands, and with only three toes on one foot; who is not so much a subject of wonder and admiration for her great ingenuity and elegance in embroidering artificial flowers fit for framing, and in cutting with rich variety and taste, gentlemen's watch-papers, as for the peculiar felicity of her disposition and her entertaining style of conversation, diffusing gaiety all around her; indeed, her cheerful and sportively engaging aspect at once dispels those painful sensations which the deprivation of her limbs excites in the sympathising breasts of her visitors, which give place to the most felicitous impressions, resulting in an admiration of the unparalleled good sense and cheerful resignation of this young Lady to her peculiar lot, which she has rendered by her persevering industry, spirit and wisdom, a happiness to herself, and a very instructive and consolatory example to the world generally, and to her own sex particularly. Large flowers, &c. for sale by the young Lady, at the above place. Admittance, 25 Cents.—Children, half price. George Town, October 13.
By the Orphans Court of Saint Mary's county—June Term, 1807. ORDERED that Joseph Edwards, administrator of Stourton Edwards, 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 9th day of June, A. D. 1807. JAMES FORREST, Reg. Wills for Saint Mary's county.
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of St. Mary's county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of St. Mary's County in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Stourton Edwards, late of the 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, 1807. JOSEPH EDWARDS, Adm. Sept 18—w6
IN CHANCERY, JUNE TERM 1807. Peggy McLaughlin, and others, versus William Evans, and James S. Morsell. THE report of Daniel Bussard the trustee formerly appointed in this case, having been returned, sworn to and filed and the proceedings therein approved; it is thereupon decreed and ordered that the said report be ratified and confirmed unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the 4th Monday of December next, provided a copy of this order be published for three weeks successively before that time, in the National Intelligencer, and the Baltimore American, the report states that the whole of the property therein mentioned, was sold for fourteen thousand six hundred dollars. By order, WM. BRENT, Ck. Octob 7—3w
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from Freestone Point, near Dumfries, on Sunday the 17th of last month, a Negro Man, named ANDREW, the property of SARAH FOUCHÉE, in Prince William county, and hired of her until the end of the year. He had a pass for three days, being Whitsunday Holidays. Andrew is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a black complexion; has a scar near the corner of his eye, is a little cross eyed, and has a forward, impudent countenance. Any person who will apprehend and secure him in gaol, so that the subscriber, living near Dumfries, may get him again, shall receive the above reward. JOHN STONE. Prince William county, June 27. N. B. All persons are forbid harboring him, or conveying him away by land or water.
THE WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES. Commence on Tuesday the 27th October next. First day's purse 4 mile heats 600 dolls Second day's purse, 3 miles 350 do. Third day's purse, 2 mile heats, (free on y for colts) 300 do. On the first day will also be run for a Colt Sweepstakes of 500 dollars for subscribers. All races are to be run agreeably to the rules of the Club. The members of the Club are to meet at the Union Tavern Georgetown on the Monday evening immediately preceding the first day's race, at ready to a standing cue of the Club in that respect made. SAMUEL BOOTH, Sec'y. Sept 28
Twenty Dollars Reward. SOLAN or Strayed from the Commons of the city of Washington on or about the 6th day of the present month, a Black or rather Brown HOSE between 7 and 8 years old and about 15 hands high, he has a star on his forehead one of his hind feet white to the hock; he is a large bodied horse and has a remarkable small neck and large head for a horse of his size. He was marked on the break from the colt and marked on the shoulder from the cart saddle. He was shod all round—he is a very uneasy saddle horse, but an excellent draught horse. The above reward will be paid by the subscriber on conviction of the thief or five Dollars a reasonable charges will be paid by me on delivery of the horse. HARRY HOGAN. Washington city North F street near St. Patrick's church, Sept 30 71
FOR SALE. UPON very reasonable terms—In the town of Leesburg, Virginia, two Lots upon Loudon and Back streets—Lot No. 1, 52 feet on Loudon Street, a corner lot, and extends 127 feet back, upon Back street, on which ground there is a convenient dwelling house—26 by 24—4 rooms below and 2 above, 4 good fire places a kitchen, &c.—Lot No. 2, Fronting on Back street 32 feet, and 105 feet back—one half of the payment cash, and the residue in two yearly payments.—Also 309 acres of good & well improved Land, lying within a mile of the foot of the Blue Ridge and near the south end of the Short Hill in Loudon County, Virginia—There is on the premises a good and convenient dwelling house with two kitchens, out houses, cabins, &c.—Also a variety of fruit trees—bearing apple trees about 200, and of excellent kinds, and about 8 or 9 hundred peach trees, cherry trees of different kinds, plumb, damson and pear trees—as also a Good Mill Seat on the water called Kaitooton Creek, with about 25 acres of good Meadow—Apply to the subscriber living on the Premises—or to Mr. Saml. Murray in Leesburg. STEPHEN DONALDSON. Oct. 9—2w.
Upper Marlborough Races. Commences on Thursday the 5th day of November next, when a subscription purse of two hundred dollars will be run for, over a handsome course,—the four miles heats. On the next day a like purse of one hundred dollars, the two mile heats. And on the next day following, a like purse, the sum not yet ascertained, the two mile heats. Each day will be free for any Horse, except the winner of the preceding day—and the weights to be regulated by the Washington Jockey club rules. A subscriber of ten dollars, to pay no entrance for the first day, all others to pay ten dollars. A subscriber of five dollars, to pay no entrance for the second and third days, all others to pay five dollars. Horses must be entered the day preceding the race, or pay double at the post. Horses to start each day precisely at 12 o'clock. Oct 7—taw3w.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of April last, a Negro man named HAMPshire, about 20 years of age, well made and dark complexion, he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, a considerable gap between his upper fore teeth, he has a little, a pleasing countenance when spoken to, he has a scar on his forehead, another on his neck, and another on his breast occasioned by the cut of a switch, he walks rather on the side of one of his feet, has a very small hand and fingers—the last I heard of him he had on a scarlet coat, a furred hat cocked three ways. I will give the above reward of Fifty Dollars if taken out of this state, and Thirty Dollars if taken within this state so that I get him again. WILLIAM GOODALL. Orange county Virg. near Stannardsville, Oct 5. S. 3
Pursuant to the directions of the last Will and Testament of George Lee Esq. late of the city of Washington deceased will be offered at public sale for cash at the house where he lived, near Dr. Fitz's on Tuesday the 13th day of this month if fair, if not the first fair day after, a part of the Personal Property of the deceased consisting of a Carriage, a Saddle, Horse, Saddle and Bridle, three Cart Horses, and a number of articles of Household Furniture of the best quality, among which are several excellent Bedsteads and furniture and a considerable quantity of Bed and Table Linen. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock. To be sold at private number of Negroes of every description, a part for life and the rest for a term of years. NICHOLAS LINFAN. JOHN READ MACRUDER, Jr. Executors. Georgetown October 2 71
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber of Washington city has obtained from the Orphan's court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, Letters of Testamentary on the personal estate of JOHN HAYDOCK, late of said city 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 10th day of April next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. They who are indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 8th day of October 1807. JOSEPH HUDDLESTON. October 9—3w
BY Virtue of an Order of the county court of Prince William, will be SOLD to the highest bidder on the 29th day of October 1807, before the tavern of Benjamin Brumbaugh at Hay-Market on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment—the following TRACTS of LAND, belonging to the estate of Henry Dade Hoos, lately deceased. One tract containing about 100 acres, lying in the county of Fauquier on the road leading from Haymarket to Fredericksburg. The quality of the soil of this land is excellent. One other tract of land situated in Fauquier county near the Thoroughfair Mills, containing 200 acres, having on it a Dwelling House, Store House and Offices—also a Merchant Mill, upon a never failing stream, capable of being rendered extremely valuable. The soil of this tract is fertile, and about one fourth of it is good meadow land. The decree under which the sale of this land will be made, was founded on the will of the said Henry D. Hoos, directing a sale of the same for the payment of his debts. JOHN H. PEYTON, WM. A. G. WADE, Commissioners. October 7—ep3w
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philad. A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Venetian Velvets, and Corduroys, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Potentates rich silk Mouselin velvets, silk and satin Florentines with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Starwells celebrated patent parallel suspenders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
This is to give notice, That the subscriber of Georgetown in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county, and district aforesaid, letters of administration on the personal estate of Christopher Richmond, late of the said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned and required to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 20th day of March next, or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those standing indebted to the deceased are requested to make immediate payment. All claims forwarded by mail must be post paid. JOS. CARLETON. Georgetown, September 18—taw4w
TENNESSEE COMPANY. A MEETING of the Stockholders is requested on the first day of November next, at MECHANIC'S HALL in the city of New York. A personal attendance is requested by all the Stockholders in person, or by attorney, on business of the first importance to the Company. E. JACKSON, Surviving Trustee. September 23 1806
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE. GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE. Authorised by the General Assembly of the state of Maryland, the scheme of which is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing, besides a large number of other good prizes. 1 prize of 30,000 dollars, 1 do. of 15,000 dollars, 3 do. of 10,000 dollars, 2 do. of 5,000 dollars, 8 do. of 1,500 dollars, 7 do. of 1,000 dollars, Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is five dollars. The scheme contains only 21,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sent to a company of gentlemen, in New York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, ON THURSDAY the 31st day of DECEMBER next, and to draw 500 tickets per day. Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers and very rapidly, at TEN Dollars and a HALF each, for a short time, at G & R. WAITE'S Truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Market and Charles streets Baltimore
The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets. G. & R. WAITE
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing, and keep down the numbers correctly, as well as one of their clerks. The next New York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next—tickets of which lottery are to be had at Waite's office, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane New York. * * * * * The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets. G. & R. WAITE
New & Valuable BOOKS. JUST received, and now opening, at D. RAPINE'S Book store on Capitol Hill, a Choice and Valuable Collection of BOOKS and MANUSCRIPTS which he will be happy to dispose of to his friends and customers on the most reasonable terms among which are: The Notice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owen. Johnson, author of the Wild Irish Girl. Saint Clair, or the Heiress of Dermond, by the same author. Warren's History of the American revolution, 3 vols. Montgomery's Poems, Roberts on Frauds, Sugden's Law of Venders, Bailiff's Reports vol. 7th, Peter's (Judge) Maritime Law, Fleming and Mumford's Virginia Reports, Domestic Cookery, Sidney on Government, Aitkin's Geography, Workman's do. Geographical questions, Sporting Anecdotes, Nautical Almanacs for 1808—9 German Theatre, 6 vols. Jeis's surveying Sacred Affairs, 9 vols. Sevingne's Letters, 7 vols. Sully's Memoirs, 5 vols. Pope's Homer, 4 vols. Gray's Italian Dictionary. Young's Centaur. Lady's elegant tortoise-shell combs, ornamented and plain. Speakeasies and Morocco cases. Watch chains and keys. Fashionable paper hangings and borders. Reeves' water colors. Mathematical Instruments. Chamber Lamps and wicks. Japaned Ink. Durable do. A large assortment of writing & letter paper—hot pressed and plain. Quills, sealing-wax, wafers, pen knives, &c. &c. Dr. Rees' Cyclopaedia, Vot. 5th. Part 1st, or the 9th half volume, is just received and ready for delivery. those who have not had ALL the preceding vols. will oblige by sending for them. Aug. 7 tf.
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 Madison junior, 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. CITY OF WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES.
NO Person whatever can be admitted into the south wing of the Capitol, excepting those actually engaged in the work. It is hoped that the citizens will see the necessity of this restriction being general. The injury already by improper Visitors has been very considerable and the present state of the building which is about to be furnished for the session occasioned by the dissolution of Congress, might at all events require to get the house ready at the time required. B. H. LATROBE, Surveyor of the Public Building of the U. S. September 11
BANK OF COLUMBIA, Sep. 17th, 1807. The President and Directors have this day declared a Dividend on the Capital Stock of the Bank for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of Eight per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the stockholders or their representatives on Monday the 21st inst. or at any time thereafter. WILLIAM HANN, Cashier. Sept 18—6w
FOR SALE, A valuable tract of land called Westbury, containing 1464 acres, situated in Anne Arundel County, state of Maryland, at the head of the river 12 miles from Annapolis, and 42 from Baltimore. This land is well calculated to produce wheat, tobacco and corn, has a large quantity of timber suitable for ship building, and most excellent meadow. The timber lies near the river which is navigable for large vessels into the Chesapeake, six miles from the landing. It is divided into two handsome farms, the one containing 746 acres, and the other 718 acres, each having a good landing on the river, and will be sold together or separately. A further description is deemed unnecessary as it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing the property which will be shown by Mr. John Shew, residing thereon. For terms apply to William Cooke Esq. Baltimore, or John Galloway, Esq. West river or to Henry W. Ward, Esq. Philadelphia. N. B. If not sold at private sale before the 2d of November next, it will then be sold at auction on the premises, either separately or together to suit purchasers. Sep 14—taw4N
NOTICE. ON the 7th day of November next, at 12 o'clock, A. M. will be exposed to public sale on the premises, under a decree of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, for Washington county, all the right, interest and claim of John Crookshank, deceased, of, in and to the one undivided moiety or half part of the following property held by him and George Thompson, to wit, Lot No. 5, and part of Lot No. 4, in Square No. 461, in the city of Washington, with the three Three Story BRICK BUILDINGS and other improvements thereon erected, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue, and now occupied by Samuel H. Smith, and Miss Flannigan, and also Lot No. 6, in Square No. 347, & Lot No. 25, in Square 533; the purchaser or purchasers to give bonds payable in six months for one half the purchase money, and twelve months for the balance with interest from the day of sale. The creditors of John Crookshank, deceased, are to exhibit their claims in said court proved as required by law in cases of claims against the estate of deceased persons within one month from the day of sale above mentioned. CHARLES GLOVER, Trustee. October 12—w3t