Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-07-25 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1172]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM—PAID IN ADVANCE.]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1804.
[12 1-2 CENTS SINGLE]
Advertisements, no exceeding a square length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (5 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
For the information of the Freeholders of the State, the following corrected list of the persons who compose the Republican Ticket of Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, is published.
The Election for Electors will be held in each county and corporation, on the first Monday in November next.
 PHILIP N. NICHOLAS, Chairman.  J. H. Foushee, Secy.  Richard Evans Lee, of Norfolk Borough.  John Goodrich, of Isle of Wight.  Edward Pegram, of Dinwiddie.  Dr. Richard Field, of Brunswick.  Thomas Read, of Charlotte.  Corey Taylor, of Cumberland.  William H. Cabell, of Amherst.  George Penn, of Patrick.  George Wythe, of City of Richmond.  John Taylor, of Caroline.  Larkin Smith, of King & Queen.  John Minor, of Spotsylvania.  William Elzey, of Louisa.  William Dudley, of Warwick.  Mann Page, of Gloucester.  John Taliaferro, jr. of King George.  Richard Brent, of Prince William.  Hugh Holmes, of Frederick.  James Dailey, of Hampshire.  James Allen, of Shenandoah.  Archibald Stuart, of Augusta.  James M. Farlane, of Russell.  Gen. John Preston, of Montgomery.  William McKinley, of Ohio. 
Westham Iron Foundry,
NEAR RICHMOND.
The subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public that he has taken a lease and is at present working the above foundry; and having provided the best artists in that line from New-York and George-Town, together with Pig Iron of the first quality:—
Proposes to cast—Mill gudgeons & Inks of every description; also, cast iron wheels for the machinery of mills; Run-rod, registered and plain grates; grate front and bottoms, for Runfording fireplaces; large and small stoves; caissons and cabin stoves; Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range to ovens; coach warmers; plain stoves and mantel pieces; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast waggon, coach, phaeton and chair boxes; scale weights from 1 to 60 lb; and clock weights; patent raw irons for smiths, on a very approved plan; backs, jams and jack lays; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheel-barrow bowls; garden dits; cast iron anvils; fire dogs and hand irons of every description—together with any other article in the casing line, to a given pattern, at the shortest notice, by application at the furnace, or to
JAMES DUNLAP, in Richmond. 25th June, 1804. w3m P. S. Old Iron purchased by application as above.
FOR SALE,
By Edward Hallam,
At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern. 5000 Wt. excellent Salt Petre Dacón. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Tenéffe and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cognac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the Bbl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the hhd. Loaf & brown Sugar—Hyson & Imperial Teas. 9 by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay. April 29, 1804. wtf
FOR RENT,
And immediate possession given, a Convenient Tenement, Pleasantly situated.
Nicholas Hallam,
Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, Richmond, has for sale, eight thousand wt. of
American Cheese,
Of the best quality, which he will sell on as good terms as can be bought in the state, by the single pound, or thousand.
A constant supply of GROCERIES of the best kind—Also,
A few bushels Northern POTATOES, for planting. w6m
COMMITTED to the jail of Albemarle county, a negro boy, about 14 years of age, yellow complexion, had on a negro cotton coat and breeches, says his name is REUBEN, and that he belongs to a Mr. Wm. Southers of Augusta county, on Polecat creek. The owner is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
THOS. WELLS, jr. Jailor Albemarle county. April 29, 1804. 3m
Doctor Wilson,
HAS taken (as a temporary residence) the house lately occupied by Dof. Adams, opposite the Bell Tavern, and intends to combine the Apothecaries business with the practice of Physic. He is now opening a part, and expects by the next arrival's from Philadelphia, a fresh and very general assortment of
MEDICINES,
And other articles in the Apothecaries line, which will be sold on the lowest terms. Orders from the country, Recipes, &c. will be carefully attended to. Richmond, 25th June, 1804. w6m
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF
Morocco Pocket Books
Is just received and for sale at this office. July 18, 1804. w4t
To the HONORABLE THE LEGISLATURE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
The Memorial of sundry Merchants, Mechanics and other Inhabitants of the City of Richmond, SHEWETH:
THAT there are many common law courts which hold their sessions in the city of Richmond; these courts in the course of the year require a great many juries, and are thus described:— The General Court of the Commonwealth. The District Court of the Commonwealth. The Circuit Court of the United States. The District Court of the United States. The County Court of Henrico. The Hustings Court of the City of Richmond. Upon further examination into the above statement it will appear, that there are more than one hundred days in the year wherein juries may be wanted. The officers of the courts frequently summon more than enough for three juries, and sometimes two of the aforesaid courts sit upon the same day, which, considering the population of the city, falls very heavy on some of the inhabitants, in so much that it frequently happens that retailers of merchandise, and mechanics who employ a number of journeymen, and who depend upon their daily sales for their profits and subsistence, are obliged either to disobey the summons, to shut up their stores and shops, or to commit the care of their business (and at the most public times too) to boys or inexperienced agents.
When a duty is laid upon articles of merchandise, or a tax is imposed upon the occupation of a merchant, every man before he proceeds can calculate upon the influence which these burthens will have upon his business; but if the same man is frequently called away to serve upon juries, and is compelled either to shut up his store or confide in inexperienced agents, he cannot form a computation of the injury or disadvantage.
Observations somewhat dissimilar, tho' equi-ponderant in their tendencies, concerning mechanics and others who subsist by labor, may also be made. The poor man, who has no means to provide for his own wants or the subsistence of his family, except by his own labor, must feel the hardship in a very high degree, when he is compelled to lose his time in loitering about a court-house, well knowing that it ought to be employed in earning bread for his children.
These important facts, and their influence upon society, and particularly the inhabitants of this city, are too well known to require greater illustration; and it would be indecorous if your Memorialists should employ many arguments or much entreaty to induce the honorable house to listen to their complaint.
Your Memorialists have been informed, that in some parts of the United States, it is the custom to summon juries some days previous to the court; and when a cause is about to be tried, a list of many names is given to the counsel of the parties—each party strikes out an equal number until the proper number remains. In this way, impartial juries are certainly obtained.
It seems to be the general opinion of all who converse upon the subject, that a reasonable compensation should be made equal to the daily price of labor, to those persons who are compelled to serve on juries.
Your Memorialists contemplate with great delight the inestimable privilege of a trial by jury; they consider it as one of the chartered birth-rights of which they are the inheritors, and which is far above price; nor do they intend to utter an expression, which shall convey the smallest discontent in that respect. The sole design of your Memorialists herein, is to make a plain representation of the particular grievances to which they are exposed, on account of their residing at the seat of government, where juries being so frequently wanted they are compelled to discharge more than a reasonable share of social duties, and they cannot help observing, that whatsoever operates as an undue restriction or oppression upon industry and commerce, which are the great sources of national prosperity, must operate as an injury upon the whole community.
These important and well-known circumstances, connected with the high confidence which is entertained of the wisdom, patriotism and clemency of the house, have induced your Memorialists to represent the particular hardships by which they have been oppressed, and to which they are still exposed, in the reasonable and confident hope, that the justice of the Legislature will afford suitable relief, so that your Memorialists may enjoy, in equal degree with their fellow citizens, the privileges and blessings of a government, to the support of which they largely contribute.
And your Memorialists, with all due respect and consideration, humbly pray, &c. w4w
WALTER POTTER, BOOK-BINDER & STATIONER,
Main-Street, Richmond;
THANKFUL for the encouragement he has received since commencing business, hopes by his strict attention and faithful execution of all orders which he may be favored with to merit a further continuance of patronage. He has lately received a fresh supply of STATIONARY, and has now on hand a large assortment of Blank & Ruled Books. Merchants' Accompt Books ruled to any pattern, and Book-Binding in its various branches executed with neatness, accuracy and dispatch. w6t
Ten Dollars Reward,
WILL be given to any person who will deliver to the subscriber or secure in jail, a negro man slave named FRANK, who ran away from me on the 30th May, and is of the following description—complexion light, age about 38 years, stature about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches, his under lip hangs very much, visage very thin and features sharp; he has a scar on one hand but I do not recollect which, and his ears have been a little frost bitten on the rim; he is a coarse shoe-maker and formerly belonged to Mrs. Sophia Waldbach, of whom I purchased him last fall. It is unnecessary to describe his dress as he has a variety of clothing, and will probably change it frequently. The said fellow has connections in Powhatan county and is well acquainted about Petersburg and in the neighborhood of the courthouse in this county; it is therefore probable he may be lurking about some of those places. I hereby forewarn all persons from harboring the said negro or of conveying him off. Any information respecting the said negro I wish to be given to the subscriber residing in Chesterfield county, or to Mr. Valentine Winfree at the courthouse of the said county. J. LEITHA HATCHER. July 18, 1804. w4t
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
   FIRST CLASS.     8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   60 of 500 30,000   2,000 of 15 30,000   80,000   Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000   Expense of drawing, 2,000   Dollars, 10,000   First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500   Last drawn, 10,000   1 other Prize of 10,000   59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500   2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000   Dollars, 80,000  
   SECOND CLASS.     5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380   4,685 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,275   130,310   Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155   Dolls. 125,155   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   50 ditto of 1,000 50,000   1 ditto 155   125,155   Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500   Expenses of drawing, 2,500   Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000   Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000   Ticket last drawn, 20,000   One other prize of 20,000   Two ditto of 10,000 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000   49 ditto of 1,000 49,000   1 ditto 155   Dollars 125,155  
TICKETS
May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, jr. in Richmond; Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
A PROPOSAL,
BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL,
OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA:
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THAT CELEBRATED WORK,
GIBBON'S HISTORY
OF THE
DECLINE AND FALL OF THE RO-
MAN EMPIRE:
Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and
WRITINGS of the AUTHOR.
No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—It has been read in almost every European language—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well-arranged history. The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition.
 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages.  2. It will be about one-third cheaper than the London Copy.  3. It will be executed in the best stile.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopaedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate. 
CONDITIONS.
 I. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804.  II. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards.  Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery.  It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. 
Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, jr. Richmond. ep
I WISH TO SELL,
MY PLANTATION,
In the lower end of Cumberland county, containing 512 acres, one third of which is cleared; the land is well timbered, and well adapted to the cultivation of corn, wheat and tobacco. A further description is thought unnecessary—the purchaser may be accommodated with the crop of corn, fodder, &c. JOSEPH MCLAURINE. Powhatan, July 14, 1804. (w3)
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS,
By JACOB JOHNSON, OF PHILADEL-
PHIA,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE TRAVELS OF
ANACHARSIS THE YOUNGER,
IN GREECE;
During the Middle of the Fourth Century,
Before the Christian era:
WITH NOTES AND REFERENCES.
BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY,
Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
First American, from the Fourth European Edition.
IN FOUR VOLUMES.
The work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the Antiquities, Manners, Customs, religious Ceremonies, Laws, Arts and Literature of Ancient Greece at the period of its greatest splendor. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when the perceiver there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original Author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have a very intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance is not merely a decoration or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
 I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four volumes octavo.  II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each volume will contain about 400 pages.  III. The price to subscribers per volume bound and lettered, will be two dollars: in boards 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on delivery of each volume. The European edition sells at 12 dollars per set.  IV. There shall be a handsome map of Greece given with the first volume, to be executed by one of the first engravers. 
Subscriptions received at S. Pleasants' printing-office and bookstore, Richmond.
SALES at AUCTION.
The subscribers have just received and will sell, at Public Auction, at their Vendue-Office, without reserve, on Thursday the 26th instant,
The following Goods,
FOR CASH.
LADIES' extra long and short Silk Gloves; Silk Keens; twilled Nankeens; fine black & printed James; fine and coarse Dimities and Mar-seilles; fine diaper Table Cloths; ladies' long Kid Gloves; Hair Ribbon; plain and figured Satins; tortoise shell Hair Combs; Bandano, Romall, Sisteroy and Pullicat Handkerchiefs; muns Thread and sewing Silk; French Cambric; fine white and coloured Cotton ditto; black Muslin; Muslinet; men's fine white thread Hose; women's lace cotton ditto; men's ribbed cotton ditto; tamboored, lapet, book, jacquet and cambric Muslins; fancy and hunting Cord; Cambric; men's and boys' Phila. felt Hats; men's fine white ditto; women's fine beaver and silk ditto; men's best black ditto; men's Leghorn ditto; men's, women's and children's Shoes assorted; garden and common Fans; Callicoes & Chintzes; long Lawn; velvet Ribbons; China ditto; men and women's silk Hose; superfine Cloths and Casimires; Checks and Fustians; Hessian and British Ozanburgs; gold and silver Watches; paper Hangings, Irish Linens and bed Tick; India Cottons and fine Hunnuns, and a variety of other articles of dry goods too tedious to enumerate.
ALSO,
On a credit of 60 days for approved endorsed notes. Choice old 3d and 4th proof Antigua Rum—Do. 4th proof Jamaica do.—Do. 3d & 4th proof Windward Island do.—Brown Sugar in Hhds. & barrels, 1st quality—Do. 2d quality—Holland and Country Gin in pipes—French Brandy in do.—Bar Iron by the ton—Loaf Sugar, in Hhds. and by the 100 lbs. &c. &c. &c. &c. PROSSER & M'NURCE, v. ms. Richmond, July 19, 1804. tfs
On Thursday the 26th instant, at fair, otherwise the next fair day, will be exposed for sale to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house of the late William Smith, dec. about one mile above Manchester, all the
Household Furniture,
As also a variety of other articles too tedious to mention, belonging to the estate of the said deceased. The terms of sale twelve months credit on all sums above ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, bearing interest from the date if not paid. 2 The Administrators.
MR. BANKS' ORATION.
(Concluded from our last.)
It was time to reject every thing which was only venerable for its antiquity, and that reason and philosophy should triumph over prejudice and habit. The federal constitution was formed; it was recommended to the states; it underwent the most severe and critical examination; the most splendid talents were exerted to prevent its adoption; every artifice was used which could be suggested by cunning; every effort was made, which could be suggested by the apprehensions of danger to our liberties: the tocsin of alarm was sounded, the people were warned of the dangers of innovation—but this constitution was adopted—it rests on the rights of man—it recognizes neither kings, nobles nor privileged orders—but was formed by the enlightened citizens of a republic, and is now administered by their delegates. This new plan of representation and responsibility is admirably calculated to ensure virtue and talents in the administration. Under an hereditary system of government there are too few excitements to the exertion of talents, there are too few rewards for integrity and virtue. Virtue and talents are not the qualifications which are best adapted to the intrigues and machinations of princes: an ease and a flexibility of character is much more agreeable to them than that stubborn integrity which never can be seduced from its allegiance to the people—but under an elective system the people will generally select those who are the most conspicuous for talents, the most tried for their integrity, and the most respected for their virtues. This plan opens an extensive field for the display of genius and the exertion of intellect. Here are the ample rewards of virtue; every citizen in the republic, however mean his birth, if he be honest and capable, is eligible to the first stations, no enquiry is made into the antiquity of his parchments, no credit is given him for the virtues of his ancestors.
The acquisition of Louisiana may justly be regarded as the greatest political event which has occurred in our history since the adoption of the federal constitution. Whilst the Mississippi constituted the western boundary of the United States, & the fertile & extensive country which we have recently acquired by treaty was in the possession of a rival nation, the commerce of the most extensive and growing part of the union was frequently exposed to vexatious interruptions. The solemnity of national compact, formed no security to freedom of navigation, for woeful experience has demonstrated that the most solemn treaties are but little revered in the cabinets of princes. The acquisition of this country secures us against the intrigues and artifices of foreign emissaries, protects our western brethren in a great degree from the incursions and ravages of the Indian tribes, guarantees the freedom of their commerce and gives them a safe and a commodious outlet to market for the surplus products of their industry, renders our union more firm and indis- soluble, opens new sources of employment for the genius and enterprise of our people, and furnishes new avenues to wealth and prosperity. Had not the United States acquired a complete jurisdiction over this extensive country at the very juncture that they did, and the plan of colonizing Louisiana had been carried into effect by France, the consequences would have been fatal to our peace, tranquillity and the existence of the union itself. The western states would have been exposed to commercial restrictions and exactions, and might have concieved that a cession from the union would have been a source of prosperity and advantage. Jealousies and antipathies would have been excited, and the spirit of discontent and animosity would eagerly have been cherished by the nations of Europe, who view, with an invidious eye, our increasing wealth, population and commerce. Different members of this flourishing republic, would have been arrayed against each other as rivals and enemies. The bloody banner of war would have been unfurled, and we should have been convulsed by internal commotion—The union of the states, would inevitably have been dissolved, and the constitution, the anchor of our hopes, the rock of our political salvation, would have been subverted and destroyed. But happily for the people of America, all their calamities have been averted by the acquisition of Louisiana, and we may yet indulge the infatuating hope of seeing the refinement and happiness of a golden age realized in the United States. When it is remembered, that this important acquisition has been made by the mild means of peace and negotiation, that the blood and treasure of our country, has not been needlessly exposed, to gratify the designs of ambition; that the enlightened statesmen who now administer our government, preferred peace and negotiations to levies, contributions, taxes, war, and all that hi-

deous train of calamities which war en- gender; we ought to pay them the tri- bute of thanks and gratitude for their de- votion to the true interests of their coun- try; their inviolable attachment to the re- vered cause of republicanism. They jus- tly regard war, as one of the great engines employed by despotism to accomplish its diabolical purposes, as the scourge of a re- public, and the monster that devours the public liberty, and the public happiness. When we cast our eyes on the most civilized and cultivated nations of Europe, and see man every where compelled to bow down to power and authority, his fa- culties benumbed by oppression, and his e- nergies destroyed; we ought to take a so- lemn warning from their example, and by avoiding their policy, endeavor to escape the mournful catastrophe into which they have fallen. When, fellow citizens, we contrast our former humble and dependent situation, with our present independence, prosperity and happiness; when we be- hold our daily and rapid improvements in the sciences and arts, in agriculture and commerce, and every thing which can add to the strength, wealth and refinement of a nation; and recollect that every man throughout the extensive country of the United States, however mean his birth, is equally protected with the rich and as- piring Lordling, in the enjoyment of his liberty and his property; we ought to make oblations of gratitude to the genius that presides over our destinies. When it is remembered, that we are now in pos- session of a country of boundless extent & inexhaustible fertility, with "land enough for our posterity, to the thousandth and thousandth generation;" are impregnable to foreign invasion, while we remain U- nited; are in the full enjoyment of our liberty; have a growing and extensive commerce; are at peace with all the world, except one of the piratical states of Bar- bary; are living under a mild government adopted by the majority of the people, and which is now administered by a citizen the most celebrated for talents, the most revered for his patriotism, and the most tried for his integrity; we should all unite in acclamations of joy. Let us then fel- low citizens join heart and hand and pro- ceed to the board of mirth and convivial- ity, and pour out libations to sentiments of liberty. Let us cherish with enthusiastic rapture the recollection of the great event which has elevated us to the rank of a free and independent people, and pledge our- selves to each other and the world, that we will preserve from profanation the sa- cred temple of liberty; and that the rich inheritance which has been purchased by the blood of our martyrs, shall be hand- ed down unimpaired to posterity.
CONTINUATION OF FOREIGN ADVICES.
[From London papers, by the Sally, from Liverpool arrived at New-Bedford.]
LONDON, May 14.
FRANCE. TRIBUNATE.—Extraordinary Sitting. 11th Floreal, May 1.
An extraordinary crowd of spectators this day, as yesterday, filled the Tribunes, and the interior of the Hall. The sitting was opened at two o'clock. The Presi- dent intimated that Carnot being the only Tribune, whose name was inscribed a- gainst the motion, liberty of addressing the Tribunate was afforded him.
Carnot mounted the Tribune. He set out with declaring, that being to speak a- gainst the motion of Curee, he should en- deavor to preserve the same moderation in delivering his opinion, which had been exhibited by the Tribunes who had spo- ken in favor of the motion. He added, that he referred those who wished to put a bad construction on his sentiments to the rigid examination of his conduct since the commencement of the revolution.— He took up the question of conferring on Bonaparte the dignity of Emperor for life, and making it hereditary in his family.— He asked, if it was to grant the First Con- sul a reward for his services to offer him the sacrifice of liberty?—He asked, whe- ther it was not to destroy Bonaparte's own work to make France his private patrimo- ny? I voted against the Consulate for life, continued the orator, and I will not this day follow a different course. I will be consistent with myself; but the moment that the order of things which is propos- ed is established, I will be the first to con- form to it, and to yield to the new author- ity proofs of my defence. May all the members of the community follow the same example! The Orator then went on to the examination of the form of govern- ment proposed to be established.—He ci- ted a number of examples from the history of Rome, and drew an inference from them that a government by one individu- al was not in the smallest degree a sure pledge of its stability or its tranquility.— He applied the same inference to the hi- story of France, where intestine commo- tions and civil discords so often existed un- der the government of princes, weak or unworthy of governing. After the peace of Amiens, continued Carnot, Bonaparte had the choice between a Republic or Monar- chy; but he had sworn to defend the for- mer, and to respect the wishes of France, which had made him their guardian. Now it was proposed to make of that power a property, of which, at present only the ad- ministration is possessed. The Romans were most jealous of their liberty, and Ca- millus, Fabius and Cincinnatus only saved the country because they relinquished the power which had been confided to them
after they had saved their country.—But the liberty of Rome perished as soon as Cesar wished to usurp absolute power.— Carnot cited the example of the United States.—It was reserved for the New World to shew to the old the practicabili- ty of a nation's enjoying liberty, and the rising prosperity of its people. The des- tinies to which they appeared to be called left no doubt remaining of the existence of the truth. After discussing a variety of general principles, Carnot made some particular remarks. Will, (said he) be the opinion of the public functionaries be the free wish of the whole nation? Will there not be inconveniences attending the ex- pression of an opposite sentiment? Is the liberty of the press so much restrain- ed and degraded that it will be impossible to make, in the public prints, the most respectful remonstrances against the pro- posed arrangement? The orator con- sidered the question in another point of view. He asked, if the expulsion of the Bourbons at all involved the necessity of a new dynasty; if the establishment of a new dynasty would not place obstacles in the way of the general peace; if it would be recognized by foreign powers, and if in case of a refusal to recognize its arms would necessarily be resorted to, and for an empty title the security of the French nation would not, perhaps be endangered? This is not the only means which the ex- isting Government has of consolidating it- self. The means of this consists in adher- ence to justice. Far be it from me here to make any particular application, or to cast any blame on the operations of govern- ment.—Such a thought has no place in my heart. Is liberty then disclosed to man only that it may never be enjoyed— No! I cannot regard it as a mere chime- ra, and my heart tells me that its govern- ment is easy. In conclusion, said the o- rator—I am ready to sacrifice my perso- nal opinion to the interests of my country. My respect for the law will remain unal- terable, and I desire above all things, to see every opinion, and every sentiment u- nited against our eternal, our implacable enemy, that enemy which is now medita- ting universal oppression. I vote against the motion.
Faure next mounted the Tribune. He applied himself to the situation of Carnot's speech. He asked if he had well mani- fested his respect for the law by remind- ing him that he had on a preceding occa- sion voted against the Consulate for life, sanctioned by the vote of more than a mil- lion of Frenchmen? He asked him if he had forgotten the regime of 1793, and that horrible Decemviral Committee, which in cold blood signed the arrests for death and proscriptions? and he was astonished at hearing of opposition to that proposi- tion which could alone prevent the return of such miseries. We are not here to consider the interest of an individual fami- ly, but the interests of the whole nation. Here Faure entered into an examination of the state of France in 1789 and its pre- sent situation. He enquired what were the propositions contained in the loose draught of the Constituent Assembly, and he found their completion in the form of Government which it was now proposed to establish. He supported the motion.
Arnaud began in the following terms the speech, which he also delivered in fa- vor of the motion:—What is this fatality which has seized our colleague, which renders him the passive witness of the out- rages of the committees of public safety, which carries into the directory, and can- not furnish him with the means of doing good to the people which on the 12th Fructidor renders him the victim of the events of that day, and does not permit him to perceive the share which Pichegru then had in the conspiracy formed against France?
Albisson, Grenier, Chabot, (de l'Allier) Deletre and Challand, severally spoke in favor of the proposition.
Carion Nisaz refuted the opinion of Carnot. The tribunate ordered six copies of the opinion of the orators to be printed.
Extraordinary Sitting, 12 Floreal, May 2.
The order of the day was called for the continuation of the discussion of the mo- tion of Curee. Chafaison contended that the intention of the French had always been to establish a monarchical form of government. The wish formed in 1789, was now to be fulfilled, and no person than Bonaparte could better fulfil this wish, which will constitute the happiness of France and our posterity. He voted for the motion, and six copies of his speech were ordered to be printed.
Perre formed the wish dictated to him by his sincerity and his conscience. He added a few words to corroborate what had been said, to prove how well Bon- aparte was worthy the dignity to which the French people called him. He particu- larly directed his observations to shew what a powerful guarantee posterity would possess in the hereditary succession pro- posed. The latest posterity of the head of the government, said he, will seek in the history of Bonaparte the example which they ought to follow. They will respect his glory, and never shall our po- sterity have reason to reproach us for the wish which we form this day. The speech was ordered to be printed.
Carret and Delpierre joined their wish- es to that of their colleagues. This is not the time said Delpierre, when the people were the property of kings. The inter- ests of both are now common. Their re- pose, their stability, and their happiness are henceforth inseparable. Favare.—I know that the First Consul,
and that head of the state, has the wish- es of the French people. The pens of the eloquent are employed in celebrat- ing his glory; and posterity which is the judge of great men, will only re-echo the lan- guage of the age in which he lived. I know the place which he occupies in their hearts; I know if I can judge by myself, the devotion which he merits, and with which he has inspired you. I know all the right which his eminent services give him to the dignity of Emperor, and to have it made hereditary in his family. But let us examine abstractedly, from all perso- nal feelings of gratitude and love, if the unity and hereditary succession of the Chief Consul be consistent with the go- vernment of France.
Different states have a right to that form of government which they enjoy, accord- ing to principles invariable as that nature from which they originate. In vain po- litical maladies affect and suspend those principles for a moment.—The crises ceas- es, and nature resumes her rights. It is the nature of things, that a country of vast extent, whose security is not guaranteed by his physical position, and whose rela- tions with its neighbors incessantly menace its tranquility, ought to be governed by one head. Rome, at its birth, had kings, because the states which surrounded were govern- ed by kings. Rome after conquering her neighbors, expelled the kings and created consuls. When her power had gone be- yond the limits of her territories, when she had to combat nations far removed from the centre of her dominions, even the excessive love of liberty could not pre- vent the ruin of the republic, and em- perors were elevated to the throne. Happy would have been that great nation if the first of their emperors had, as he had it in his power, made the government heredi- tary in his family. The scenes which co- vered the throne with blood—the civil wars which desolated that vast empire, and precipitated its downfall would not have sullied the page of the history of these masters of the world. But one great er- rored to dreadful abuses. On the ruins of a monarchy destroyed, an attempt was made to substitute a monarchical govern- ment. France must have been destroyed if the genius of Bonaparte had not creat- ed the Consulate, to precede, for a few years, the creation of the imperial dignity. He is called to the elevated post by the unanimous wish, and this wish is the first sentiment which ought to give rise to mi- litary services. He had, as consul, the power of performing vast services, and you have seen that he has used it with a de- gree of success of which no examples are recorded in the history of the world.
This is enough for his own glory, but it is not enough for the happiness of France. It is in the nature of things, that if em- pires prosper under a great man, the mo- ment which deprives them of his services menaces them with some dreadful explo- sion, if the same moment does not substi- tute in his place him who is to be his suc- cessor. It is then that ambition becomes en- flamed, and not long before ambition pre- pares in secret the means of supplanting rivals.
Loud disputes, succeeded by civil wars, agitate the minds of men, disturb for ages the union of citizens, and the people are often so unfortunate as not to see who is the most worthy among the rival candi- dates to receive the sceptre of which death has bereaved the object of their regret.— What then can prevent these disasters? A constitutional law which fixes the line of succession, and which gives to the fami- ly of the Chief the new dynasty. This is the object of the motion under discussi- on, and I assent to it, persuaded that if the empire is the price of the virtues of the great man who is called to the imperial dignity, the succession to it by the family, guarantees to France ages of glory and of repose.
PARIS, May 1. According to letters from Marseilles, a French privateer has taken an English brig with dispatches for Lord Nelson, with two millions of livres we presume in specie.
Colonel Joseph Bonaparte is said to have left Paris for Boulogne; and accounts from Brussels mention the great activity employed in Belgium and the adjoining departments, in completing gun-boats and forwarding them to their respective flotillas. The war minister and General Soult are inspecting the troops near Bou- logne, and the preparations for invasion are represented as hourly advancing. The French are now making war against British commodities in Switzerland. Dis- turbances are said to have taken place in the Canton of Berne.
The greatest activity exists throughout Holland in the preparations for invasion. The French minister at war, General A- lexander Berthier, is now on his grand tour, inspecting the troops that are to be employed in the expedition. He was ex- pected at Utrecht last Sunday se'nnight, where there is a considerable encamp- ment.
Sixty-six communes in the department of Dues Sevres, have voted a medal to the First Consul.
VIENNA, April 30.
Louis XVIII. has notified to our court, the death of his nephew the Duke of Eng- hien.—The exchange of couriers is now very frequent here; two have lately arriv- ed from London, and one has been sent off to St. Petersburg.—The English fri- gate the Narcissus, of 40 guns is arrived at Venice.
The answer returned by our court to a foreign ambassador, who proposed the e- ventual delivering up of certain individu- als, is full of moderation and justice. It states, that as these individuals are in fu- ture to be considered as subjects of his majesty, they will, in case any authen- ticated charges shall be brought against them, be tried according to the laws of this country. Hitherto, however, no for- mal charge has been brought against any individual.
BERLIN, April 30. A letter from St. Petersburg, of the 17th says, "That on the 15th preceding, a courier from the Russian charge d'af- fairs at Paris brought the news of the ar- rest and murder of the duke of D'Enghien, which excited such a general indignation, not only in the court circle, but among the people, that wherever the French am- bassador appeared, he was either hooted or shunned. He presented himself as u- sual to the emperor's levee, but neither the Russian sovereign, nor any other per- son present spoke to him. He gave out in the evening, that the rumor of the duke's execution was unfounded; but the next day a courier from the King of Swe- den, at Carlsruhe, brought a confirmation of this atrocious crime. It is now said, that Hedonville is packing up, and intends setting out in a few days, whether from resentment for the well deserved treat- ment he has met with, or by orders of the emperor is not known."
To these particulars from Russia I can add the fol- lowing: "Louis XVIII. has received a let- ter of condolence from the Russian em- peror, expressing in the strongest terms, his surprise at such a crime in the pre- sent civilized state of Europe; adding, that the cause of Louis XVIII. will here- after be regarded as the cause of all law- ful princes."—Such at least are the words I have read in a copy of Alexander's let- ter, handed about at the Casino here. The Russian minister has daily conferen- ces, not only with our ministers, but with our king at Potsdam, where he has been for the last 48 hours, without com- ing to town. The cause of the disgrace of Haugwitz is now known to be his ad- vice to our king to sacrifice Louis XVIII. or at least not to prevent Bonaparte from carrying him off by the agent of his se- cret police. It is said that Madame de S——, who often visits the queen, disco- vered and prevented this plot against the life of another Bourbon."
BARCELONA, April 9.
The Hindostan, captain Le Gross, of 54 guns, 230 men, with naval stores from England, for the fleet, caught fire in the hold, the crew unable to extinguish it, caulked the hatchways, and were able to reach the bay of Rosas, where they ran ashore; all of them, except five, are sav- ed, but the vessel was entirely consumed on the second of April.
LONDON.
During Mr. Addington's interview with the king on Tuesday, his majesty expressed himself in the warmest terms of es- teem towards that gentleman. Mr. Ad- dington has declined every offer that has been made of rank or emolument for him- self, or any of his connections; and it is even said, that it was with reluctance, the gift of the house and ground in Richmond Park was made permanent.
It is but natural no doubt, that amidst the changes and chances of our present political life, the most unexpected circum- stances might arise, even in the most subor- dinate course of casual events. Thus we have beheld Mr. Rose, perhaps at the pre- sent moment, a singular stickler for the pu- rity of parliamentary representation; and Mr. Wilberforce so far forgetting the re- gular proofs of his pious engagements, as to have fixed the ensuing general fast day, for bringing forward his motion for the total abolition of the slave trade.
The Dublin Evening Post received yes- terday, contains the following article:— "Thursday, night, a king's messenger sailed for England with attested copies of the patent of his excellency the lord lieu- tenant, and the right honorable the lord chancellor, preparatory to the trial of Mr. Cobbet, which is shortly to take place in London, for libels. The sending away these articles gave rise to several ridicu- lous rumors about Dublin, of too absurd a nature to describe."
NEW YORK, July 13.
"General Hamilton died yesterday at about two o'clock, surrounded by a mul- titude of friends who were anxiously watching each motion of the man they dearly loved, and were about to lose for- ever."
"The closing scene of his life was so- lemn beyond description. In the morn- ing he had requested the Bishop might be sent for.—When the Bishop came, he re- quested his friends would be present at the conversation between them. He de- clared in the most solemn manner that when he went to the field, he had deter- mined not to fire at Col. Burr; that he bore him no malice and was dying in peace with all men, and he hoped with his God; that he was perfectly reconciled to his fate; that he knew his friends would lament the manner of his death;—he did so himself, for he had always abhorred the practice of duelling both upon political and religious reasons; but that circum- stances had rendered it impossible for him to avoid it."
"The Bishop then went to prayer with him and if any thing could have changed the unchangeable decree of Providence, it would have been this prayer. About twenty gentlemen were present, and on their knees, in a flood of tears, imploring Heaven to bless their friend.—Such a scene as this was enough to rend a heart of adamant.—Of all who were present, the General alone appeared tranquil and happy. His firm soul was unappalled; at the approach of death; and he calmly bid his friends farewell, begged them to cease from mourning for he was happy —He expired without a groan and retain- ed his senses to the last. "Upon opening his will there was found a letter f * * * * * "The friends of Mr. Hamilton have joined in a request to Mr. Governor Morris to deliver an oration at his funeral to-morrow. He has promised to do so if he can sufficiently conquer his feelings. The funeral is to be to-morrow at ten o'- clock. "New York never exhibited so much solemn gloom as it does at present. The pride of our city is gone!" † Upon opening the General's will, there was found enclosed in it a letter to his wife, written on the fourth instant, in which he tells her, that he had endeavored by all possible means, to avoid this duel, but that he found it impossible, unless by acting in a manner, which would justly forfeit her esteem. That he should certainly fall, and she should receive that letter after his death. He begs her for- giveness for being the cause of so much pain to her, and earnestly entreats her to bear herself up under that load of grief, with which she would be over- whelmed, placing a firm reliance on a kind Provi- dence, who would never desert her.
of adamant.—Of all who were present, the General alone appeared tranquil and happy. His firm soul was unappalled; at the approach of death; and he calmly bid his friends farewell, begged them to cease from mourning for he was happy —He expired without a groan and retain- ed his senses to the last. "Upon opening his will there was found a letter f * * * * * "The friends of Mr. Hamilton have joined in a request to Mr. Governor Morris to deliver an oration at his funeral to-morrow. He has promised to do so if he can sufficiently conquer his feelings. The funeral is to be to-morrow at ten o'- clock. "New York never exhibited so much solemn gloom as it does at present. The pride of our city is gone!" † Upon opening the General's will, there was found enclosed in it a letter to his wife, written on the fourth instant, in which he tells her, that he had endeavored by all possible means, to avoid this duel, but that he found it impossible, unless by acting in a manner, which would justly forfeit her esteem. That he should certainly fall, and she should receive that letter after his death. He begs her for- giveness for being the cause of so much pain to her, and earnestly entreats her to bear herself up under that load of grief, with which she would be over- whelmed, placing a firm reliance on a kind Provi- dence, who would never desert her.
Our duty imposes upon us the painful task of announcing the death of General Alexander Hamilton, who expired yester- day afternoon, of a wound received on Wednesday morning, in a duel with the Vice President of the United States.
Of the causes which produced, or the circumstances which accompanied this melancholy event, we are at present whol- ly ignorant. We regret that any circum- stances could possibly arise to make it ne- cessary, that a life so valuable should be put to hazard; and, especially, that the second Magistrate of the Union should so far forget the dignity of his station and the respect due to the laws, as to encou- rage by his example the immoral prac- tice of duelling.
We do not recollect (except in the case of the great and good Washington) that the loss of any individual in our country has been so generally and so sincerely la- mented as the death of General Hamil- ton.
July 14.
The following devout and interesting letter from the Revd. Bishop MOORE, to the Editor of the Evening Post, will be perused with interest by all our read- ers.
Thursday evening, July 12, 1804.
MR. COLEMAN,
The public mind being extremely agitated by the melancholy fate of that great man, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, I have thought it would be grateful to my fellow-citizens, would provide against mis- representation, and, perhaps, be conducive to the advancement of the cause of relig- ion, were I to give a narrative of some facts which have fallen under my own observa- tion, during the time which elapsed be- tween the fatal duel and his departure out of this world.
Yesterday morning, immediately after he was brought from Hoboken to the house of Mr. Bayard, at Greenwich, a message was sent informing me of the sad event, accompanied by a request from Gen. Ha- milton, that I would come to him for the purpose of administering the holy commu- nion. I went; but being desirous to afford time for serious reflection, and con- ceiving that under existing circumstances, it would be right and proper to avoid ev- ery appearance of precipitancy in perform- ing one of the most solemn offices of our religion, I did not then comply with his desire. At one o'clock I was again called on to visit him. Upon my entering the room and approaching his bed, with the utmost calmness and composure he said, "My dear sir, you perceive my unfortunate situation, and no doubt have been made acquainted with the circumstances which led to it. It is my desire to receive the communion at your hands. I hope you will not conceive there is any impro- priety in my request." He added, "It has for some time past been the wish of my heart, and it was my intention to take an early opportunity of uniting myself to the church, by the reception of that holy ordinance." I observed to him, that he must be very sensible of the delicate and trying situation in which I was then pla- ced: that however desirous I might be to afford consolation to a fellow mortal in dis- tress: still it was my duty, as a minister of the gospel, to hold up the law of God as paramount to all other law: and that, therefore, under the influence of such sen- timents, I must unequivocally condemn the practice which had brought him to his present unhappy condition. He ac- knowledged the propriety of these sen- timents and declared that he viewed the late transaction with sorrow and contri- tion. I then asked him, "Should it please God, to restore you to health, sir, will you never be engaged in a similar transaction? and will you employ all your influence in society to discountenance this barbarous custom?" His answer was, "That, sir, is my deliberate intention."
I proceeded to converse with him on the subject of his receiving the commu- nion and told him that with respect to the qualifications of those who wished to be- come partakers of that holy ordinance, my enquiries could not be made in language more expressive than that which was used by our Church.—"Do you sincerely re- pent of your sins past? Have you a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of the death of Christ? And are you disposed to live in love and charity with all men?" He laid

up his hands and said, "With the utmost sincerity of heart, I can answer those questions in the affirmative—I have no ill will against Col. Burr. I met him with a fixed resolution to do him no harm—I forgive all that happened." I then observed to him, that the terrors of the divine law were to be announced to the obdurate and impenitent; but that the consolation of the Gospel were to be offered to the humble and contrite heart; that I had no reason to doubt his sincerity, and would proceed immediately to gratify his wishes. The Communion was then administered, which he received with great devotion, and his heart afterwards appeared to be perfectly at rest. I saw him again this morning, when with his last faltering words he expressed a strong confidence in the mercy of God through the intercession of the Redeemer. I remained with him until 2 o'clock this afternoon when death closed the awful scene—he expired without a struggle, and almost without a groan.
By reflecting on this melancholy event, let the humble believer be encouraged ever to hold fast that precious faith which is the only source of true consolation in the last extremity of nature. Let the infidel be persuaded to abandon his opposition to that Gospel which the strong, inquisitive, and comprehensive mind of a HAMILTON embraced, in his last moments, as the truth from heaven. Let those who are disposed to justify the practice of duelling, be induced, by this simple narrative, to view with abhorrence that custom which has occasioned an irreparable loss to a worthy and most afflicted family: which has deprived his friends of a beloved companion, his profession of one of its brightest ornaments, and his country, of a great statesman and a real patriot.
With great respect, I remain your friend and servant, BENJAMIN MOORE.
The corporation of the city of New-York, having resolved to pay the last tribute of respect to the remains of their deceased and much beloved fellow citizen ALEXANDER HAMILTON, and having requested of the Society of Cincinnati, to regulate the order of the funeral procession at the interment of their brother Soldier and late President General. The following is the ORDER OF PROCESSION which has been recommended by a committee of the Society of Cincinnati, and adopted by a committee of the corporation.
1. The Military Corps commanded by Col. Morton. 2. The Society of the Cincinnati. 3. Clergy of all denominations. 4. The Corpse. 5. The General's Horse. 6. Relations of the deceased. 7. Physicians. 8. The Judges of the Supreme Court. 9. Mr. Gouverneur Morris, in his carriage. 10. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State. 11. The Mayor and Corporation of the City. 12. Gentlemen of the Bar and Students at Law. 13. Members of Congress and Civil Officers of the United States. 14. The Ministers, Consuls and Residents of Foreign Powers. 15. The Officers of the Army and Navy of the United States. 16. Military and Naval Officers of Foreign Powers. 17. Militia Officers of the State. 18. President, Directors, and Officers of the respective Banks. 19. Chamber of Commerce and Merchants. 20. Marine Society, Wardens of the Port and Masters and Officers of all vessels in the Harbor. 21. The President, Professors and Students of Columbia College. 22. The different Societies in such order as their respective Presidents may arrange. 23. The citizens in general.
The Procession will proceed through Beekman and Pearl streets to White Hall street, and up Broadway to Trinity Church. The troops will then halt and open to the right and left and permit the Corpse to pass into the Church. The Funeral Service will be there performed, and after the service, an Oration will be delivered by Gouverneur Morris, Esq. The troops will then perform the military ceremonies over the grave, which will close the solemnities of the day.
WYNANT VAN ZANDT, Com'te JACOB MORTON, } of the cor- JACOB DELA MONTAGNIE, } poration.
NOTE.—The gentlemen included in Nos. 2 and 3, will assemble, previous to the procession, at Mr. Church's house—In Nos. 7 and 8, at College Hall—In Nos. 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, in the College Green—In Nos. 15, 16 and 17, will parade in Church-street south of Robinson Street—No. 19 in the Mechanic-Hall, and adjacent houses—No. 20 in the College—Nos. 22 and 23, in Church-street north of Robinson street.
PHILADELPHIA, July 16.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
"NEW-YORK, July 16. The last solemn rites due to the great HAMILTON, were paid yesterday. Such a day of mourning was never witnessed in this city.—Not a store was seen open—All classes crowded, and each seemed anxious to be the first to show their respect to the best and greatest of men.
"The funeral took place agreeably to the arrangements which you have already
received.—The procession left the house of Mr. Church, near Mechanic-hall, a quarter before 12 and was two hours reaching Trinity Church. Hundreds were seen on the side-way, as well as in the ranks, shedding tears—it was truly affecting. Four of Mr. Hamilton's sons followed him to the grave!—Having arrived at the church, and after a short pause, Gouverneur Morris, Esq. rose on an elevation in front, and addressed the surrounding spectators, the General's four sons being on the stage with him.—He was so much affected, that it was with difficulty he could proceed; but having recovered, he recapitulated, very concisely, the services which Mr. Hamilton had rendered the United States, as a Soldier, as a Statesman, and as a professional Man at the Bar. I should have stated, that in his introduction, he observed, that his object was not to excite the sensibility of the General's friends, but to endeavor to allay it.—He avoided any remarks that tended to encrase the general indignation—He barely touched on the cause of his death.
"The British frigate Boston, laying at anchor within the Hook, fired minute guns all yesterday, and the French frigates, off the Battery, had their colors half mast, and also fired minute guns.
"A jury of inquest sat for several hours on Friday; they meet again at 4 o'clock to-morrow.—It is believed the duel will be proved, if nothing worse. Col. Burr left the city on Friday, and has gone, it is said, to the southward.
"The probability is, that in the course of a few days, the correspondence between General Hamilton and Col. Burr, will be published. It is said it will go to prove, that too much was required of the General."
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
The citizens of Philadelphia, Southwark and the Northern Liberties, assembled agreeably to public notice for the purpose of adopting proper measures for the expression of their grief at the untimely fate of their deceased fellow citizen MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER HAMILTON—their admiration of his virtues and his talents—and their gratitude for the eminent services, which as a Soldier and Statesman, he has rendered to his country.
Resolve, That a national tribute of respect to the memory of departed heroes and statesmen, not only excites an emulation of their glorious example, but constitutes the purest reward of their toils and their virtues; and that such a tribute is justly due to the memory of ALEXANDER HAMILTON:
That in imitation of the pious example of the deceased, in the closing scenes of his life, exhibiting an illustrious proof of the divine influence of the religion of our forefathers, the citizens, in their respective places of worship, on Sunday next, will render their prayers of thanksgiving to GOD, for his goodness in having blessed our nation with men of talents to discern, and of virtue to pursue, her safety, her honor, and her welfare; and especially for having, thus long, continued to us the eminently useful talents of the deceased.
That the Clergymen of the several denominations be requested to expatiate on the same day upon the irreligious and pernicious tendency of a custom, which has deprived our country of one of her best and most invaluable citizens, and has proved so fatally destructive to the happiness of his family.
That arrangements be made for having the bells muffled and tolled during the day, and that the Merchants will direct the Masters of their ships in the harbor to display their flags half mast high.
That, as a further demonstration of our grief for his loss and our respect and affection for his memory, such of the citizens, as may, consistently with their peculiar religious principles, will wear black crape round their left arms for thirty days.
That a copy of the proceedings of this meeting be transmitted by the Chairman to the Mayor of the city of New-York—and that the sincere and heartfelt condolence of the citizens of Philadelphia, Southwark and the Northern Liberties, be tendered to him and to his fellow-citizens, for the loss which the state of New-York and the United States of America, have sustained in the death of GENERAL HAMILTON.
That a committee be appointed to carry the foregoing resolution into effect and to make such further arrangements relative thereto as may be suitable to the occasion; and that the following gentlemen compose the committee:—
John C. Stocker, Thomas Fitzsimons, Geo. Latimer, Elias Boudinot, Jacob Spery, John K. Helmuth, Godfrey Haga, Joseph Marsh, Thomas Haskins, William Lewis, William Rawle, Manuel Eyre, and Joseph Grice.
And, That the proceedings of this meeting be subscribed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in all the papers of the city.
THOMAS WILLING, Chairman. Attest, WM. MEREDITH, Secretary.
LEXINGTON, (Ken.) July 3. Dr Hunter of Philadelphia arrived in this town on Sunday last, on his way to Natchez, where he is to be joined by Mr. Dunbar of the Mississippi territory; both of whom are commissioned by the president, to ascend Red river to its source; to take the latitude and longitude of the various rivers which enter it, with their courses so far as they can be ascertained; to examine the minerals, &c. of the country thro' which they pass—then to proceed to the head of the Arkansas
and descend that river making observations, enquiries, &c. and to transmit the result of their enquiries to the president. They will be provided with a barge, a party of men, and the necessary instruments & apparatus to facilitate their enquiries.
On the 8th ult. Robert B. Morton, esq. living near Washington, in Mason county, murdered his wife by fastening his stirrup leather round her neck and then cutting her throat in a most shocking manner, leaving the knife sticking in her throat. He had for several days shown symptoms of insanity. On the 19th he was brought before the examining court, who sent him to a further trial.
On Saturday last two men one named Alcorn, the other Irwin, were taken up in this town, for passing counterfeit notes, of the branch banks of the United States. They were 50 dollar and 100 dollar notes, payable in New-York, Baltimore, Charleston, and Savannah. The quality of the paper, and the execution of the notes, are much superior to any that have before been offered in this state—some of the best judges have been imposed upon. Nay it is said that some of the same emission of notes, have been taken at the Philadelphia and Baltimore banks.—Alcorn attempted to pass counterfeit notes in Lexington last winter.
CHARLESTON, July 14. It gives us considerable pleasure to state, that Alexander M'Clure, esq. who arrived a few days ago from the East-Indies, in the ship Horizon has not been inactive during his absence to the interests of this country; for during his stay at the Isle of France, Mozambique, and at the Cape of Good Hope, he, with great pains, collected a variety of seeds of useful plants, which have not heretofore been introduced into this country. The most valuable amongst these, we believe to be the seed of the Bourbon Cotton, which is in such request amongst the English manufacturers, as to induce them to give nearly double the price for it that is given for the best Cotton raised in this state. We understand that Mr. M'Clure intends to distribute this seed amongst some planters here and in Georgia, with request that they will use their endeavours to cultivate it and naturalize it to our climate.
He has also brought in with him as curiosities, a number of Birds either elegant in their plumage or celebrated for their notes. And the lovers of exquisite Wine may now be gratified with a taste of the far famed Constantia Wine, which is raised in one Vineyard only at the Cape of Good Hope; Mr. M'Clure has a considerable quantity of it; formerly this delicious juice was wholly engrossed by the Dutch Government, who distributed it in presents to the crowned heads and potentates of Europe; what little was for sale could not be procured in Amsterdam at a less price than a guinea for a point bottle.—When at the Cape, Mr. M'Clure received as a great favor a sow with pig of the Chinese breed of hogs, this breed is a small species of swine but the flesh is as tender as a chicken and is esteemed a great delicacy. We trust that Mr. M'Clure's well intended exertions will entitle him to the thanks of the cotton planters in the Southern states and that society will consider him as amongst those who have endeavored to be of service to it.
The Virginia Arat.
RICHMOND.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY. Tobacco, 37½ 6d Cash. Wheat, New, 7s 6d do. Flour, Fine, New, 42s do. Do. Sup. do. 45s do. Corn 28s do. Hemp, Clean £ 50 do. Iron £ 34 do. Bacon 8d do. Whiskey 3s 9d do.
On Tuesday evening the Osages chiefs in the presence of the President, the heads of department and a large concourse of ladies and gentlemen, exhibited a very interesting spectacle, principally composed of their war dance in various forms. The spectacle was exhibited in an open area, handsomely lighted by lamps, in which seats were assigned the officers of government, ladies, and the king of the Osages, who was the only chief that did not take a part in the dance. The entertainment was accompanied by the Italian band. We regret our inability, from not being present, of giving an adequate idea of the spectacle. [Nat. Intel.]
LATEST FROM FRANCE.
Extract of a letter from Salem, July 22. "Capt. Hogar arrived this morning from Rochefort; left there May 16, brought no papers; but reports, that the French soldiers had declared themselves against Bonaparte's being made Emperor, &c. and that Moreau had been set at liberty."
A Young Man, who has
been regularly brought up in a Compting house, who writes an excellent hand, and who perfectly understands book-keeping and accounts, wishes to engage in a respectable Mercantile house in this place. If required he will exhibit a set of books of his own keeping, from the day of book to the ledger, which perhaps would be more satisfactory to those who may wish to employ, than anything he could say in an advertisement. With respect to connections, &c. ample satisfaction he presumes can be given. A line addressed to N. M. and left at this office, will be duly attended to. July 20th, 1804. 2t
New Flour.
A constant supply of NEW FLOUR, of a superior quality for family use, kept for sale by JOHN SANDIDGE. Richmond, 19th July, 1804. 3t
Strayed or stolen, from Shokoe hill, about four weeks ago.
A bright bay Mare,
In foal, about fourteen hands high, switch tail; has a wen on her flank the size of a walnut; about 8 years old. Whoever will deliver her to Wm Mann, clerk of the market, shall receive a reward of Five Dollars. JAMES GOODWIN. July 23d, 1804. 3t
NOTICE.
Application will be made to the next General Assembly, praying that an act may pass to vest in the subscriber, the right of the Commonwealth to a lot in the town of Charlottesville. No 50, which formerly belonged to Thomas West, dec. FREDERICK GAUDER. Charlottesville, July 20th, 1804. [w3m]
TO BE LET.
Until the 10th January, and possession immediately given.
The Brick House,
Next to Mr. Orvis Paine, lately occupied by Mr. Cornillon. There is on the premises, Household Furniture, consisting of Bureaus, Bedsteads, Chairs, &c. to be disposed of at private sale. Apply to J. A. CHEVALLIE. Tuesday, 24th July, 1804. 2
Mutual Insurance.
Much has been said concerning the Quotas called for—heavy complaints have been made by some—then let us examine how far they are well founded. The president and directors are bound to comply with the law of the state, which stipulates that to raise a fund the members of the society shall agree upon certain premiums to be paid, which shall be kept up, to that the interest thereof, may in the opinion of the president and directors, be sufficient to pay the annual losses and expenses: then the premiums are the criterion (and) to go by—they are considered that on an average of years they will yield interest to pay for the casual losses and expenses—but when extraordinary losses happen (which has been the case now) so that the losses exceed the interest, a repartition shall be made, for each to pay his quota to replenish the funds—Now as the losses which have taken place, absorb all the funds paid in, up to the 23d of February last, it becomes the duty of the president and directors to call for a full quota; in other words, for the members to pay the amount of the premiums, and tax which they paid on entering, which will replenish the funds for future insurance, and make them stronger than ever. The tax on the policy is paid for the use of the Society (and not to any agent) it ought therefore to be called an additional premium and is included in the quota. The delay of the payment to the sufferers, was occasioned by an unforeseen accident; the board thought, and with great reason, as the best security was offered, to obtain a loan of the bank of the United States; but which was not granted, eldaging "the rage of establishing new banks, and exportation of specie, they have come to a determination not to discount for any: except their particular customers. Now as the time, of the payment of the quota, is so high at hand, the sufferers will soon be paid. Those who have produced the proper documents have been paid twenty five per cent. of their claim, and all those who will produce the same will be paid the same amount, and by the 20th of next month the whole will be paid.
As for the principles of the institution it is allowed (and who can deny it?) that they are the best of any institution existing, then where lies the evil? The most extraordinary losses by fire, which have been known, almost in any country, are the cause, and have befell the Mutual Insurance of Virginia; then against whom do the malcontents murmur? against providence! is it possible! where is their religion? Sure they ought not against me: for I am certain that I have done the best in my power, for the good of the institution—the great losses which have been sustained by it would, if all the houses in this state had been affected in the same ratio, be at the rate of upwards of six thousand buildings per annum in this state! This shews that the calamities which the establishments have been visited with, are most extraordinary, and which we must hope for the good of the human race, and particularly for the good citizens of Virginia, will not happen again: at least not to concentrate in so small a focus—it is not likely that so great fires should befall again a small community—which however if enlarged, as the original plan contemplated, to make the insurance general may easily bear such unheard of losses again—and even if they were ten times as much:—As we have, in my opinion, upwards of four hundred thousand houses in this state: then if a loss of one million of dollars, was to take place, which would be enormous indeed, still each house's share would only be two dollars & an half, and as in all human probability such a loss may not happen once in fifty years, the losses would on an average be about 20 000 dollars a year & the annual repartition would only be 5 cts. per each house. Then why complain! instead of looking for the means of making it general, which no doubt can be effected by having proper agents in each county and town, then let us join hand in hand, to effect this desirable end of a general insurance, which will be as soon as the system is properly understood: at least it will be by degrees: So that insurance companies, to enrich or ruin, a few individuals, will on due examination be out of the question: because it is well known, that no association of speculators, will form a company, to succour unfortunate people: But they will always rate their premiums so as to pay for the losses and expenses, and yield profits besides—which profits those who insure in the Mutual Insurance can reap themselves. Now let us come to the comparison: The Mutual Insurance is founded upon philanthropy—the people regulate their affairs, and pay only the necessary expenses and casual losses—if there is any thing wrong in the laws or management, they can put it right: when on the other hand, with an insurance company, they must trust to a few individuals, and abide by their good or bad fortune to be paid or not.
The annual premiums paid abroad are one per cent. and upwards: then the hundreds part of the property must burn every year before our quotas will come up to that, which would be at the rate of 4000 houses in this state per annum: This shews that no man who examines the two systems will insure in an insurance company.
There has been so much clamour about the quotas—the Mutual Insurance on buildings was organized in 1795: then a man who insured from the beginning a brick house, standing apart from others, paid nine shillings on entering, and in 1799 nine shillings more which makes it 3 pr. ct. for which he has been insured for 9 years or at the rate of two shillings or one third pr. ct. per annum: when abroad it would have cost him nine pr. ct! then he cries out for insurance abroad, look up if you can and blush. It is to be observed that the quota, now to be paid, stands for future insurance and may be enough for many years to come—perhaps forever: which it will if the proper mode is applied to make it more general.
The system being new, and for want of examination, little understood, which has put many impediments in its progress, which will be put away and the path be made smooth and even.
The Mutual Insurance on Goods and Furniture was organized in January 1798: then a man who insured a common room of hazard, in a brick house covered with wood paid two pr. ct. for which he has been insured, going on for seven years, which makes it 29 cts. for each hundred dollars per annum; when abroad he would have been obliged to pay at least seven dollars! Judge then good people of Virginia the difference between 700 cts. and 200 cts., and which few cents are paid to succour our unfortunate fellow citizens here: when the 700 cts. per each hundred dollars insured elsewhere go to enrich people abroad.
The quota now to be paid on the goods and furniture may insure us, without any other payment, for many years to come, and supposing we had even to pay three quotas in this present year, we should in the event of such unheard of calamities stand still upon a better footing than if we were insured abroad.
SEVERAL gentlemen whose buildings are situated in the country, complain that they don't stand upon an equal footing, with those in towns, this ought, and no doubt will, at the general meeting, be obviated, that is, that those whose buildings are situated in the
COUNTRY
shall pay only the losses which may happen to their buildings, but pay nothing towards the losses which may take place in the towns—and the towns pay their own losses. By keeping united the expenses will be less to both. By this arrangement, which can easily be made, and as there are a large majority of country subscribers, I am confident that it will be made: There is no doubt on my mind but that one premium if no very extraordinary losses happen will insure the people in the country forever; and if the premiums on wooden buildings in towns are raised, which no doubt will be done, and particularly on those in large rows or ranges of buildings, and more so on those situated on wharves, where combustibles are lodged, and proper agents in each town be employed to increase the Insurance—I believe there is little probability of their paying on other quota: for if all the buildings in the towns were insured, it would raise a considerable fund, that the interest thereof will augment it, so that but seldom (if any) quotas will be called for. W. F. AST.
Richmond, 23d July, 1804.
The printers in this state will, no doubt insert the above in their respective papers, for the information of their subscribers.
Mr. PLEASANTS, I request the favor of you to publish in your paper the following letter.
July 9th, 1804.
Brother George, HAVING been informed that you intend to set out for Kentucky next Wednesday, and that have declared you intend to sell my land in that state to satisfy the demand you and my other securities have against me. Altho' I cannot believe the report, yet lest my silence may be construed into acquiescence, think it proper to inform you all that I have ordered a suit against you for the purpose of getting the dispute between Col. John C. Curd and myself finally settled, thereby to ascertain the true balance due you; that for the balance I may give bonds with security according to agreement and your joint letter. Now as it must be known to you that I have complied as far as was possible on my part with our last agreement, until a settlement takes place, I think it strange that you should talk of selling my land, as you well know you have as good a right to sell me as my land. Pray consider how you destroy your credit by such steps—I will not repeat the many unfair attempts of this sort you have made, until I hear from you, as I do not wish to offend you or any of you; yet am determined at all events to do myself and family justice, and that there may not be any farther dispute between us, I will state the agreement between us, as I have it from under your own hands. You say that if I will give you the security required, which I am willing and ready to do in five days after settlement, that I shall be allowed credit till next Christmas for one third, the Christmas following one third, and the other third the Christmas after, that you will be satisfied; here we joined issue, Curd and I were about to settle, and appointed several gentlemen to decide our dispute, all of whom except one refused to act, upon which I proposed an amicable adjustment between ourselves, and in case we could not agree, to meet at Richmond and refer the dispute to Mr. Hay and Mr. Nicholas, to which he objected, and said I might carry him thro' all the courts, and wrote me an angry letter, from which it may plainly be seen he does not intend to settle by friendly reference, and that there may be no farther delay in the business have ordered suit. My claim against him, which I am sure is legal and just, amounts to upwards of £ 300, besides the right to the slaves, which reduces your claims to about £ 200, for which sum I hereby inform you I will give you security according to contract, and I will give you further security that I will pay in the same way any further balance that may be decreed against me on the final settlement of our accounts—this sum of £ 200, may be supposed to be due to you—T. U. and I. P. I am willing to give the bonds to each for their separate parts, or to you three jointly, or to do any other thing for your ease, convenience or satisfaction that is just, & I hope you will on receipt of this, write me word you are satisfied to take the bonds with security, or wait the event of the suit. In case I hear nothing from you before you go off, I shall advertise in the Kentucky Gazette, forbidding all persons whatever from engaging in selling or buying any of my lands, &c.—which advertisement I shall send immediately to Kentucky by post—In case I am obliged to do this, I shall state many facts which I am unwilling to do. I shall keep a copy of this letter, and hope you will not drive me to the disagreeable necessity of making use of it.
I am your affectionate brother,
THO: UNDERWOOD.
Geo. Underwood, Security, &c. The printers in the state of Kentucky are hereby requested to publish in their papers at Frankfort and Lexington, the above letter; and I hereby inform Geo. Underwood and all other persons whatever, not to concern either in selling or buying any of said lands, as I am determined to prosecute all or any such seller or buyer. Cash sent to John Rochester, esq. at Danville, to pay the printers. T. U.
Ran away in the night
between the 20th and 21st July, a large black NEGRO WOMAN, about thirty years of age—she has a very down look, with large projecting lips and mouth—when not disposed to speak answers very sullenly, with a rough masculine voice, but is familiar and impudent when pleased. She took with her her female mulatto child, about fifteen or eighteen months old, a large board chest made like a seaman's chest, her bedding and other baggage.—Whoever will secure the said negro so that she is recovered by the subscriber, shall receive TEN DOLLARS Reward and all reasonable charges. JAMES WORRALL. Henrico, about four miles from Richmond, July 21st, 1804. [w3]
FOR SALE,
On Friday the 27th instant, at Public Auction.
An elegant Gig & Horse.
THOMAS TAYLOR & CO.
23d July, 1804.

BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING OF BURR MILL-STONES ; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States.
Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PRESTON , Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS , Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY , Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE , Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices.
TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (if)
N.B. FOR SALE, PLASTER OF PARIS , in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
I C E,
For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20.
Notice.... The office of supervisor of the revenue , for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfinished business in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay, and pay the balances due to the United States.—And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the abovementioned lands were sold in Dec 1802, the privileges of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th 1804.
To be let, on building
Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office. An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. (if) April 23, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable
LAND,
In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military. will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
Plaster of Paris.
I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLASTER OF PARIS , said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804. (if)
Family Flour.
A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR , of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE , by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. (if)
FOR SALE—A LIKELY
Young Negro Man,
About 18 years of age, who is a good cook. For terms enquire of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. 26th June, 1804.
Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, the 15th day of September next,
A Tract of LAND,
In the county of Goochland, containing 190 acres, on which there is a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, &c. This place was formerly the property of Mr. Radford, and purchased of him by Mr. Elias Langham who now lives on it, and has authorized the subscriber to dispose of the same. The terms of sale, one half cash, the other half payable in 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Any person or persons having any claim or claims against the above property are desired to make them known on or before the day of sale. JOSEPH MOREN New Canton, 2d July, 1803. (if)
CITY OF RICHMOND:
IN COMMON HALL, July 3d, 1804.
IT appearing to the Common Hall of the City of Richmond, that the regulations of the trustees of the Free School in said City, have been established on liberal and just principles, whereby many poor children of both sexes have received at the said school, such advantages in the acquirement of their education as to encourage a strong belief that great utility will result from a continuance of the said institution, should it receive a proper patronage.
Resolved, therefore, that the Chamberlayne of this city, and Messrs. John Robinson, Samuel Paine and Samuel Pleasants, be requested and empowered to receive subscriptions, and the funds that may be subscribed for the benefit of the said school; and that it be recommended to the humane and liberal inhabitants of this city, to raise by subscription other funds for the purpose of continuing the said institution. Teste, ANDW. STEVENSON, C. C. H.
NOTICE.
DELINQUENT Share-Holders in the Manchester Turnpike Company , on the 5th requisition, due 1st of April last, are hereby notified, that their shares will be sold on the 6th day of August next, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, unless said requisition shall be previously paid to James Brander, Treasurer. By order of the directors. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, 2d July, 1804.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peirson, confined for horse-stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peirson and Cullen Demmory.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face.
Robert Peirson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 5 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health.
Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage.
Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were retaken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept. last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion, his dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some grey freckles in his face; he was dressed in a blue roundabout, blue surcoat, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velvet or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN , who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to the Penitentiary: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of May, 1804. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
The above David Bowman is near 6 feet high, about 23 years of age, light short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue linsey hunting shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat.
William Chambers,
At the sign of GENERAL WAYNE , Staunton; for the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen travelling to the springs in the stage (which is established to this place) will furnish a LACK to any of the watering places, and had for them when they think proper to return, if required. (if) July 11th, 1804.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Jacob Backus, dec. formerly of Richmond, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same—And those having claims against the estate are requested to apply to John Prosser at the Vendue Office of Prosser & Moncure, for payment. BENJAMIN TATE, } Executors. JOHN PROSSER, }
Being about to leave this state a few weeks, John Prosser is alone authorised to collect & settle all debts due to and by the estate of Mr. Jacob Backus, dec. B. TATE.
LEATHER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
ALL that valuable Stock of LEATHER in the above mentioned deceased's Tan Yard, consisting of a large and general assortment of the best quality; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for ready money only, at the Currying shop appertaining to said Tan Yard. Also, a large quantity of Sheep and Lamb's Wool for sale. B. TATE , Superintendent of said stock. July 12, 1804. (if)
Bacon Hams.
The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Apply at Messrs. Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, Jr. June 16th, 1804.
MADEIRA WINE,
Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hoghead and quarter cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, 13th July, 1804. (if)
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Jones and Robert White esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia Courthouses; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, junior, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouses and Suffolk; Paul Carrington, junior and Edmund Winston, esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Court house, Franklin, Washington Courthouses, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; John Tyler and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses—and Richard Parker and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Frederickburg and Haymarket Districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
Witness our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and four. Jos: Prentis, (Seal.) Rich'd. Parker, (Seal.) Jos: Jones, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (Seal.) Arch'd. Stuart, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judge. WILSON ALLEN, C. C. C.
WORTHY THE ATTENTION OF BUILDERS AND OTHER IMPROVING GENTLEMEN.
Stephen Brown,
GUN-SMITH, &c. NORTH MARKET STREET,
RICHMOND:
HAVING purchased Kennedy's patent right of using and vending to others to be used in this city, and the counties of Henrico and Goochland, his invention and improvement of fastening, raising and supporting Window Sashes by Springs and Knobs; proposes to supply gentlemen upon the shortest notice, with any number of those patent springs, with their latest and most complete improvements, at the price of fifty cents a piece, ready fitted and adjusted to the sash; or authority four cents, if taken from the shop. This abatement of sixteen cents is allowed to any gentleman who may prefer to have them set in by their own workmen, as the work is trifling; the abatement will be found to be liberal. Builders and others, who may require a quantity of those patent springs, will be accommodated with a generous allowance, on taking them by the gross.
The above invention, for its utility, convenience and cheapness, will instantly convince any person who may examine it, that there was never any thing invented for the purpose, which could in any degree bear a competition with it. The former manner of fastening sashes by small bolts, and raising and supporting them by pulleys and leaden weights, was not only exceedingly complex, difficult and expensive; but was also liable to many accidents, as the wearing or breaking of a cord or pulley, &c would prevent the whole machinery from performing its expected functions, and would require more expense in repairing alone, than would purchase the new invented patent spring. This spring will act as a safe bolt to prevent the window from being opened by rising from without, and by just touching the spring it may be raised from within to any convenient height, where it will rest with as much safety, as if it were supported by a pillar.
It is not surprising that an invention so useful, which is at once so simple and so convenient, should prove a temptation to some thoughtless workmen, who had not considered the consequences, to vend a spurious kind without authority. Such a mean conduct I have already detected, owing to the extreme badness of the work; and to complete the pitiful fraud their trash has been set into the windows in my name!! But as I have paid ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTY DOLLARS for the exclusive right to use and vend this patent within the city of Richmond, and the counties of Henrico and Goochland, I shall not fail to prosecute to the utmost rigour of the law, any person who shall in future attempt such a contemptible fraud.
In order to secure gentlemen from any imposition in the above articles, the initials of my name (S. B.) shall be struck on the white metal knob, affixed to each of the springs, and those who are engaged to fix them in for me, shall be furnished with a written authority, and every such spring shall be WARRANTED by me. STEPHEN BROWN.
N. B. Any orders for the above, will be received and punctually attended to if left at my shop as above, or at Mr. Prichard's Book store, where the model may be seen. Old Weights and Pulleys, or any Old Metal, will be received in payment. S. B. July 9, 1804. (if)
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT
HORSE AND GIG.
For terms, apply at this Office. Richmond, July 5, 1804. (if)
By virtue of a Decree of the Court of the United States for the 5th Circuit in the Virginia District, bearing date the 3d day of December, 1803, in behalf of John Glassell, against William Walker, James Walker, Merry Walker and John Walker, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Kenhawa courthouse, on the 24th day of August next, the following TRACTS OF LAND, viz:—
One granted to Wm. Walker on the 3d of May 1786, containing 112 1/4 acres, on Elk river, a branch of the Great Kenhawa, about 6 miles from the mouth, opposite to a survey made for Leonard Cooper and Wm. Morris, at the mouth of the Sciona creek that empties into Elk on the south side—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 500 acres, on the head waters of the left hand fork of a creek emptying into Elk river on the north west side at the shallow ford, about 4 or 5 miles from the mouth of said river, adjoining a survey made for said Walker—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 28th May 1788, containing 770 acres, on Elk river, on the south east side, about a mile from its mouth—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the third bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 100 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the fourth bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek on the same side of the river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 1000 acres, on a left hand branch of a creek emptying into Elk river, on the north west side opposite to the first island on said river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the south side of Elk river, the third bottom on the river above Wm. Arbuckle's land, opposite the mouth of Sandy creek.
The whole of the above mentioned land at the time it was surveyed lay in the county of Greenbrier, all of which will be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of four thousand one hundred and ten dollars 38 cents, with interest on dollars 2708 73, at 5 per cent per annum, from the 22d March, 1790—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect. BEN. MOSBY , Acting Commissioner. June 1. (6m)
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804 } The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. (6m)
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A Brick Lumber-House,
On the cross street leading to Shockoe warehouse, now occupied by Taliaferro and Dickinson—Possession to be given on the 1st of Oct. next—For terms apply to MANCUS ELKAN. July 6th, 1804. (if)
The Commissioners ap-
pointed by the late act of Assembly, to superintend the Lottery, for the benefit of the University of William & Mary, feel themselves greatly mortified, in being obliged to inform the public, that imperious necessity has compelled them to postpone, to the present drawing, notwithstanding the assurances which they have given, both collectively and individually, that it would commence on the 2d of this month. It will doubtless be expected that the reasons inducing this postponement, should be stated; and after such explanation, they trust, they will stand excused by a generous public, of every other charge, than that of precipitation; to which they acknowledge, their sanguine hope of success in the sale of tickets, & thus, of speedily accomplishing the truly laudable end, which they have had in view, has subjected them.
As the days first contemplated approached, on which the drawing was to commence, measures were taken to acquire satisfactory information of the number of tickets which had been sold. Satisfactory information, however, was received only from a few—Still too sanguine in their expectations; reflecting, that with the prospect of advantage offered to purchasers, the interests of science were combined; and judging of the distant sales, by what had been, and would be made in this place and its vicinity, they conceived themselves authorised to promise, most decidedly, a commencement at the period last notified.—But advice recently received, convince them that the sales, tho' considerable are still not such as would justify a commencement of the drawing. The Commissioners will not again so far commit themselves, as to state positively, the time when the drawing shall commence; but this they have in their power, fully and unequivocally to promise, that nothing shall be wanting, on their parts, to hasten the drawing. This is fully evinced by the mode they have adopted, and are now pursuing, of giving to the purchaser, with such security as may be approved of, on his taking not less than ten tickets, a credit of ninety days; thereby holding out to individual dealers, the prospect of advantage, from the prizes, without the advance of a single cent. Gentlemen, who have been so obliging as to assist in the disposition of tickets, are authorised to assure those holding them by purchase on credit, that no payment of their respective bonds will be required, until 90 days shall expire from the time of beginning to draw; and they are hereby requested to regulate their subsequent sales of tickets on credit, by this principle. July 2d, 1804. (4w)
ROBERT GREENHOW,
MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, has it again in his power to inform his friends and countrymen, that by the Roba and Betsey, the Alexander and Remion, from London and Liverpool, he has received a supply of
Useful & fashionable Goods
Which he offers on as low terms as they can be afforded at. His well known very general assortment, made complete by such arrivals, renders it unnecessary to state, that almost every article, usually found in Mercantile houses may be in his; which being purchased of the manufacturers themselves, with cash, may be relied on as good in quality, and modern in fashion, as any imported. To his distant customers, assurances are reiterated, that every possible attention will be invariably paid to their orders. He still retains his inclination formerly expressed, of retiring from business, and again offers, as well his present whole stock in trade, as what he has ordered from different parts of Great Britain, to make complete his winter assortment; on terms, that will be found advantageous to the purchaser; which being large enough with propriety to admit of a division; the business might be so extended, as to meet with ease the payment of the different instalments. (2m) June 1, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A Tract of Land,
Lying in the North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing 1000 acres, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late William Cole, dec. within eighteen miles of Warren, and the same distance of Milton. There is on this Land a new Barn 48 by 24 feet, a good Overseer's House, and Houses for the accommodation of fifteen or twenty Negroes. The Overseer's House, with a little expense, may be rendered very comfortable for a small family. About half the Land is cleared, the greater part of which is in good order for cultivation, and a considerable part of it fresh and well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase, or application to the overseer on the premises, will be shewn the Land. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money paid on the first day of June, 1805, and the balance in three equal annual payments from that day, each instalment to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid. Bond with approved security, together with a deed of trust on the Land, will be required of the purchaser, to secure the payment. For further particulars apply to the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county.
If the above Land is not sold before, it will be offered at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms before mentioned, on the 23d day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. In either case, the purchaser will have leave to seed wheat as soon after that time as he may choose, and may be furnished with the crop of Corn, &c. that may be made on the plantation this year—say from two to three hundred barrels. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. Scotch-Town, May 30th, 1804. (tds)
The survey by which the turnpike road from Staunton to the Point of Fork is run, goes immediately through the land above mentioned, convenient to a handsome situation for building, and good water. J. M. S.
Notice.... All persons hav-
ing claims against the estate of John Lipscomb, dec are requested to bring them forward. And all those indebted to the said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to AUBIN LAFOREST, Adm'r. Richmond, June 29, 1804. (3w)
Wanted, TWO APPRENTICES
to the Grocery and Confectionary business.
A new line of Stages.
THE subscribers have established a line of stages from Fredericksburg, by the Orange Springs to Charlottesville, where it will meet the stage that runs to Staunton and the Sweet Springs; it commenced on the 4th of July—leaves Fredericksburg every Wednesday and Friday at 4 o'clock p. m. during the summer, and arrives at Charlottesville on Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p. m. Returning, leave Charlottesville every Friday and Sunday at 4 a. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg every Saturday and Monday at 7 a. m. They flatter themselves that the great accommodation this line of stages offers to the public, will ensure liberal encouragement. POLLARD & ABRAHAM. July 10, 1804. (2w)
I respectfully
inform my friends and the public that I shall keep the imported fashion WHIP the coming season, which will commence the 10th March, 1805, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle. Terms and pedigree will be made known by the commencement of the season. The stud book and racing calendars will be kept with him which will prove that he has beat several of the best race horses in England in the years '97 and '98; and never lost a race when there were heats. THOMAS JONES, sen. Charlotte county, Va. 30th June, 1804.
FOR SALE on liberal terms by the subscribers,
The House and Lot
Near the river bank, at present in the occupancy of Mr. John Taylor, and distinguished in the plan of the city by number eight; the property of the estate of Patrick Wright dec. which, if not disposed of privately before the 1st day of September next—will on that day at four o'clock in the afternoon, be sold on the premises, for one half cash, and the other half on a credit of ninety days, for an approved endorsed note.—An indisputable title will be made before the money is received. PROSSER & MONCURE, v. ms. Richmond, July 17th, 1804. (tds.)
MY MILL
ON Shockoe creek, now grinds Wheat or Corn for those who send their grain there. The subscriber has a good Miller and will be answerable for his conduct. Meal may be had at the mill, by weight at the usual terms. WM. DU VAL. July 17, 1804. (2w)
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, in Charles City county, at September court day, that well known Tract of Land, called
The Indian Fields,
Containing between eight and nine hundred acres, pleasantly situated, on the main road leading through the county. The situation is so generally known and admired that a minute description would be superfluous, as it is presumed any gentleman wishing to purchase, would previously view the land, therefore shall only observe that the houses are all in good order, having lately gone thro' a thorough repair—and the small proportion of land in cultivation, proves it to be very valuable and productive, the soil being admirably adapted to the culture of corn and small grain—Any person wishing to view the land will call on Mr. Royster who lives on the place. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. WILLIAM EDWARDS, Surety. Im
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THE VIRGINIA ARGUS EXTRA.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1172]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[POST OFFICE PERMIT NO. 100—PAID IN ADVANCE.]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1804.
[12 1-2 CENTS SINGLE]
From the New York Evening Post.
TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.
The shocking catastrophe which has recently occurred, terminating the life of Alexander Hamilton, and which has spread a gloom over our city that will not be speedily dissipated, demands that the circumstances which led to it, should not be concealed from the world. When they shall be truly and fairly disclosed, however some may question the soundness of his judgment on this occasion, all must be ready to do justice to the purity of his views, and the nobleness of his nature. It will only here be added, that the authenticity of the documents and the accuracy of the information which we have at last obtained, are beyond any question; and must put an end to all mistake or misrepresentation.
The following is the correspondence that passed between General Hamilton and Colonel Burr, together with an explanation of the conduct, motives and views of General Hamilton, written with his own hand the evening before the meeting took place and only to have been seen in the deplorable event that followed.
No. 1.
New York, June 13, 1804.
Sir,
I sent for your perusal a letter signed Charles D. Cooper, which, though apparently published some time ago, has but very recently come to my knowledge. Mr. Van Ness who does me the favor to deliver this, will point out to you that clause of the letter which I particularly request your attention.
You must perceive, sir, the necessity of a prompt and unqualified acknowledgment or denial of the use of any expression which would warrant the assertion of Dr. Cooper.
I have the honor to be,
Your obedient servant,
A. Burr.
General Hamilton.
No. 2.
New York, June 20th, 1804.
Sir,
I have maturely reflected on the subject of your letter of the 18th inst. and the more I have reflected, the more I have become convinced that I could not without manifest impropriety make the avowal or disavowal which you seem to think necessary. The clause pointed out by Mr. Van Ness is in these terms, "I could detail to you a still more despicable opinion which Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr." To endeavor to discover the meaning of this declaration, I was obliged to seek in the antecedent part of this letter for the opinion to which it referred, as having been already disclosed: I found it in these words, "General Hamilton and Judge Kent have declared in substance, that they looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man and one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of government."
The language of Dr. Cooper plainly implies, that he considered this opinion of you, which he attributes to me, as a despicable one, but he affirms that I have expressed some other, still more despicable; without however, mentioning to whom, when, or where. 'Tis evident that the phrase "still more despicable" admits of infinite shades from very light to very dark. How am I to judge of the degree intended? Or how shall I annex any precise idea to language so indefinite?
Between gentlemen, despicable and more despicable are not worth the pains of a distinction: when therefore you do not interrogate me, as to the opinion which is specifically ascribed to me, I must conclude, that you view it as within limits to which the animadversions of political opponents upon each other may justifiably extend, and consequently as not warranting the idea of it which Doctor Cooper appears to entertain. If so, what precise inference could you draw, as a guide for your conduct, were I to acknowledge that I had expressed an opinion of you still more despicable than the one which is particularised? How could you be sure that even this opinion had exceeded the bounds which you would yourself deem admissible between political opponents?
But I forbear further comment on the embarrassment, to which the requisition you have made naturally leads. The occasion forbids a more ample illustration, though nothing could be more easy than to pursue it.
Repeating that I cannot reconcile it with propriety to make the acknowledgment or denial you desire, I will add that I deem it inadmissible on principle, to consent to be interrogated as to the justness of the inferences which may be drawn by others from whatever I may have said of a political opponent in the course of a fifteen years competition. If there were no other objection to it this is sufficient, that it would tend to expose my sincerity and delicacy to injurious imputations from every person who may at any time have conceived the import of my expressions, differently from what I may then have intended or may afterwards recollect. I stand ready to avow or disavow promptly and explicitly any precise or definite opinion which I may be charged with having declared of any gentleman. More than this cannot fitly be expected from me; and especially it cannot be reasonably expected that I shall enter into an explanation upon a basis so vague as that which you have adopted. I trust on more reflection you will see the matter in the same light with me. If not, I can only regret the circumstances and must abide the consequences.
The publication of Doctor Cooper was never seen by me till after the receipt of your letter.
I have the honor to be, &c.
A. Hamilton.
Colonel Burr.
No. 3.
New York, 21st June, 1804.
Sir,
Your letter of the 20th instant has been this day received. Having considered it attentively I regret to find in it nothing of that sincerity and delicacy which you profess to value.
Political opposition can never absolve gentlemen from the necessity of a rigid adherence to the laws of honor, and the rules of decorum. I neither claim such privilege nor indulge it in others.
The common sense of mankind affixes to the epithet adopted by Doctor Cooper, the idea of dishonor. It has been publicly applied to me under the sanction of your name. The question is not, whether he has understood the meaning of the word, or has used it according to syntax, and with grammatical accuracy; but whether you have authorised this application, either directly or by uttering expressions or opinions derogatory to my honor. The time "when" is in your own knowledge, but no way material to me, as the calumny has now first been disclosed, so as to become the subject of my notice, and as the effect is present and palpable.
Your letter has furnished me with new reasons for requiring a definite reply.
I have the honor to be,
Sir, your obedient,
A. Burr.
General Hamilton.
On Saturday the 22d of June, General Hamilton, for the first time, called on Mr. P. and communicated to him the preceding correspondence. He informed him that in a conversation with Mr. V. N. at the time of receiving the last letter, he told Mr. V. N. that he considered that letter as rude and offensive, and that it was not possible for him to give it any other answer than that Mr. Burr must take such steps as he might think proper. He said farther, that Mr. V. N. requested him to take time to deliberate, and then return an answer when he might possibly entertain a different opinion, and that he would call on him to receive it. That his reply to Mr. V. N. was, that he did not perceive it possible for him to give any other answer than that he had mentioned, unless Mr. Burr would take back his last letter and write one which would admit of a different reply. He then gave Mr. P. the letter hereafter mentioned of the 22d of June, to be delivered to Mr. V. N. when he should call on Mr. P. for an answer, and went to his country house.
The next day General Hamilton received while there, the following letter.
No. 4.
June 20, 1804.
Sir,
In the afternoon of yesterday, I reported to Col. Burr the result of my last interview with you, and appointed the evening to receive his further instructions. Some private engagements, however, prevented me from calling on him till this morning. On my return to the city, I found upon enquiry both at your office and house that you had returned to your residence in the country. Least an interview there might be less agreeable to you than elsewhere, I have taken the liberty of addressing you this note to enquire when and where it will be most convenient to you to receive a communication.
Your most obt. and very humble Servant.
W. P. VANNESS.
General Hamilton.
Mr. P. understood from General Hamilton that he immediately answered, that if the communication was pressing he would receive it at his country house that day, if not, he would be at his house in town the next morning at nine o'clock. But he did not give Mr. P. any copy of this note.
No. 5.
New York, June 22, 1804.
Sir,
Your first letter, in a style too peremptory, made a demand in my opinion, unprecedented and unwarrantable. My answer, pointing out the embarrassment, gave you an opportunity to take a less exceptional course. You have not chosen to do it, but by your last letter received this day, containing expressions indecorous and improper, you have increased the difficulties to explanation intrinsically incident to the nature of your application.
If by a "definite reply" you mean the direct avowal required in your first letter, I have no other answer to give, than that which has already been given. If you mean any thing different, admitting of greater latitude, it is requisite you should explain.
I have the honor to be,
Sir your obt. servt.
ALEX. HAMILTON.
Aaron Burr, esq.
This letter, although dated on the 22d June, remained in Mr. P.'s possession until the 25th, within which period he had several conversations with Mr. V. N. In these conversations Mr. P. endeavored to illustrate and enforce the propriety of the ground General Hamilton had taken. Mr. P. mentioned to Mr. V. N. as the result, that if Col. Burr would write a letter, requesting to know in substance whether in the conversation to which Dr. Cooper alluded, any particular instance of dishonorable conduct was imputed to Col. Burr, or whether there was any impeachment of his private character. Gen. Hamilton would declare to the best of his recollection what passed in that conversation: and Mr. P. read to Mr. V. N. a paper containing the substance of what Gen. H. would say on that subject, which is as follows—
No. 6.
"General Hamilton says he cannot imagine to what Dr. Cooper may have alluded unless it were to the conversation at Mr. Taylor's in Albany, last winter (at which Mr. Taylor, he, and General H. were present) Gen. Hamilton cannot recollect distinctly the particulars of that conversation so as to undertake to repeat them, without running the risk of varying, or omitting what might be deemed important circumstances. The expressions are entirely forgotten, and the specific ideas imperfectly remembered; but to the best of his recollection it consisted of comments on the political principles and views of Col. Burr and the results that might be expected from them in the event of his election as Governor, without reference to any particular instance of past conduct, or to private character."
After the delivery of the letter of the 22d, as above mentioned: in another interview with Mr. V. N. he desired Mr. P. to give him in writing the substance of what he had proposed on the part of Gen. Hamilton, which Mr. P. did in the words following—
No. 7.
In answer to a letter properly adapted to obtain from General Hamilton a declaration whether he had charged Col. Burr with any particular instance of dishonorable conduct, or had impeached his private character, either in the conversation
alluded to by Dr. Cooper, or in any other particular instance to be specified.
He would be able to answer consistently with his honor, and the truth, in substance, that the conversation to which Dr. Cooper alluded, turned wholly on political topics, and did not attribute to Col. Burr any instance of dishonorable conduct, nor relate to his private character; and in relation to any other language or conversation of General H. which Col. Burr will specify, a prompt and frank avowal or denial will be given.
On the 26th June Mr. P. received the following letter;
No. 8.
Sir,
The letter which you yesterday delivered me and your subsequent communication, in Col. Burr's opinion evidence no disposition on the part of General Hamilton to come to a satisfactory accommodation. The injury complained of and the reparation expected, are so definitely expressed in Col. Burr's letter of the 21st inst. that that there is not perceived a necessity for further explanation on his part. The difficulty that would result from confining the enquiry to any particular times and occasions must be manifest. The denial of a specified conversation only, would leave strong implications that on other occasions improper language had been used.—When and where injurious opinions and expressions have been uttered by General Hamilton must be best known to him, and of him only will Col. Burr enquire. No denial or declaration will be satisfactory, unless it be general, so as wholly to exclude the idea that rumors derogatory to Col. Burr's honor have originated with General Hamilton or have been fairly inferred from any thing he has said. A definite reply to a requisition of this nature was demanded by Col. Burr's letter of the 21st instant. This being refused invites the alternative alluded to in General Hamilton's letter of the 20th.
It was required by the position in which the controversy was placed by General Hamilton on Friday last, and I was immediately furnished with a communication descending a personal interview. The necessity of this measure has not in the opinion of Col. Burr been diminished by the General's last letter, or any communication which has since been received. I am consequently again instructed to deliver you a message, as soon as it may be convenient for you to receive it. I beg therefore you will be so good as to inform me at what hour I can have the pleasure of seeing you.
Your most obedient, and very humble servant, W. P. VANNESS.
Nathaniel Pendleton Esq. June 26th.
No. 9.
Sir,
I have communicated the letter which you did me the honor to write to me of this date to Gen. Hamilton. The expectations now disclosed on the part of Col. Burr appear to him to have greatly extended the original ground of enquiry, and instead of presenting a particular and definitive case for explanation seem to aim at nothing less than an inquisition into his most confidential conversations, as well as others, through the whole period of his acquaintance with Col. Burr.
While he was prepared to meet the particular case fairly and fully, he thinks it inadmissible that he should be expected to answer at large as to every thing that he may possibly have said in relation to the character of Col. Burr, at any time or upon any occasion. Though he is not conscious that any charges which are in circulation to the prejudice of Col. Burr have originated with him, except one which may have been so considered, and which has long since been fully explained between Col. Burr and himself—yet he cannot consent to be questioned generally as to any rumors which may be afloat derogatory to the character of Col. Burr without specification of the several rumors, many of them probably unknown to him. He does not however mean to authorise any conclusion as to the real nature of his conduct in relation to Col. Burr, by his declining so loose & vague a basis of explanation & he disavows an unwillingness to come to a satisfactory accommodation, provided it be an honorable accommodation. His objection is, the very definite ground, which Col. Burr has assumed, in which he is sorry to be able to discern nothing short of predetermined hostility. Presuming, therefore that it will be adhered to, he has instructed me to receive the message which you have it in charge to deliver. For this purpose I shall be at home and at your command to-morrow morning from eight to ten o'clock.
I have the honor to be respectfully your obedient servant, NATHANIEL PENDLETON. William P. Van Ness, Esq.
No. 10.
Sir,
The letter which I had the honor to receive from you, under the date of yesterday, states among other things, that in Gen. Hamilton's opinion, Col. Burr has taken a very indefinite ground, in which he evinces nothing short of predetermined hostility, and that Gen. Hamilton considers it inadmissible that the enquiry should tend to his confidential as well as other conversations. In this Col. Burr can reply, that the secret whispers traduce his fame, and impeaching his honor, at least, equally injurious with slanders publicly uttered; that Gen. Hamilton, at no time, and in no place, a right to any such injurious expressions; and that the partial negative he is disposed to give with the reservations he wishes to make, are proofs that he has done the injury specified.
Col. Burr's request was, in the first instance, proposed in a form the most simple in order that Gen. Hamilton might give to the affair that course to which he might be induced by his temper and his knowledge of facts. Col. Burr trusted with confidence, that from the frankness of a soldier and the candour of a gentleman, he might expect an ingenuous declaration. That it, as he had reason to believe, Gen. Hamilton had used expressions derogatory to his honour, he would have had the magnanimity to retract them; and that if, from his language, injurious inferences had been improperly drawn, he would have perceived the propriety of correcting errors, which might thus have been widely diffused. With those impressions, Col. Burr was greatly surprised at receiving a letter which he conceived as evasive, and which in manner he deemed not altogether decorous. In one expectation, however, he was not wholly deceived, for the close of Gen. Hamilton's letter contained an intimation that if Col. Burr should dislike his refusal to acknowledge or deny, he was ready to meet the consequences. This Col. Burr deemed a sort of defiance, and would have felt justified in making it the basis of an immediate message. But as the communication contained something concerning the indefiniteness of the request; and as he believed it rather the offspring of false pride than of reflection, and as he felt the utmost reluctance to proceed to extremities, while any other remained, his request was repeated in terms more explicit. The replies & propositions on the part of Gen. Hamilton have in Col. Burr's opinion been constantly in substance the same.
Col. Burr disavows all motives of predetermined hostility, a charge by which he thinks insult added to injury. He feels as a gentleman should feel when his honor is impeached or assailed, and without sensations of hostility or wishes of revenge, he is determined to vindicate that honor at such hazard as the nature of the case demands.
The length to which this correspondence has extended, only tending to prove that the satisfactory redress, earnestly desired cannot be obtained, he deems it useless to offer any proposition except the simple message which I shall now have the honor to deliver.
I have the honor to be,
With great respect,
Your obedient and very
Humble servant,
W. P. VANNESS.
Wednesday morning, June 27th, 1804.
With this letter, a message was received, such as was to be expected, containing an invitation, which was accepted, and Mr. P. informed Mr. V. N. he should hear from him the next day as to further particulars.
This letter was delivered to Gen. Hamilton on the same evening, and a very short conversation ensued between him & Mr. P. who was to call on him early the next morning for a further conference.—When he did so, Gen. Hamilton said he had not understood whether the message and answer was definitively concluded, or whether another meeting was to take place for that purpose between Mr. P. and Mr. V. N. Under the latter impression, and as the last letter contained matter that naturally led to animadversion, he gave Mr. P. a paper of remarks in his own hand writing, to be communicated to Mr. V. N. if the state of the affair rendered it proper.
In the farther interview with Mr. V. N. that day, after explaining the causes which had induced Gen. Hamilton to suppose that the state of the affair did not render it improper, he offered this paper to Mr. V. N.—but he declined receiving it, alleging, that he considered the correspondence as closed by the acceptance of the message that he had delivered.
Mr. P. informed Mr. V. N. of the inducements mentioned by Gen. Hamilton in those remarks, for the postponing the meeting until the close of the Circuit; and as this was uncertain, Mr. P. was to

let him know when it would be convenient.
On Friday the 6th of July, the Circuit being closed, Mr. P. gave this information, and that Gen. Hamilton would be ready at any time after the Sunday following. On Monday the particulars were arranged, and the public are but too well acquainted with the sad result.
The paper above alluded to is as follows:—
No. 11. Remarks on the letter of June 27, 1804.
Whether the observations on this letter are designed merely to justify the result which is indicated in the close of the letter, or may be intended to give an opening for rendering any thing explicit which may have been deemed vague heretofore, can only be judged of by the sequel. At any rate it appears to me necessary not to misunderstand. Mr. Pendleton is therefore authorised to say that in the course of the present discussion, written or verbal, there has been no intention to evade, defy or insult, but a sincere disposition to avoid extremes if it could be done with propriety. With this view Gen. H. has been ready to enter into a frank and free explanation on any and every object of a specific nature; but not to answer a general and abstract inquiry, embracing a period too long for any accurate recollection, and exposing him to unpleasant criticisms from or unpleasant discussions with any and every person, who may have understood him in an unfavorable sense. This (admitting that he could answer in a manner the most satisfactory to Col. Burr) he should deem inadmissible, in principle and precedent, and humiliating in practice. To this therefore he can never submit. Frequent allusion has been made to slanders said to be in circulation, whether they are openly or in whispers they have a form and shape, and might be specified.
If the alternative alluded to in the close of the letter is definitively tendered, it must be accepted; the time, place and manner to be afterwards regulated. I should not think it right in the midst of a Circuit Court to withdraw my services from those who may have confided important interests to me, and expose them to the embarrassment of seeking other counsel, who may not have time to be sufficiently instructed in their cause. I shall also want a little time to make some arrangements respecting my own affairs.
The following paper, in the hand writing of Gen. Hamilton, was inclosed with his will and some other papers in a packet addressed to one of his executors, which was of course not to have been delivered but in case of the melancholy event that has happened. As it contains his motives and reflections on the causes that have led to this fatal catastrophe, it is deemed proper to communicate it to the public.
No. 12. On my expected interview with Col. Burr, I think it proper to make some remarks explanatory of my conduct, motives and views.
I was certainly desirous of avoiding this interview, for the most cogent reasons.
1. My religious and moral principles are strongly opposed to the practice of dueling, and it would ever give me pain to be obliged to shed the blood of a fellow creature in a private combat forbidden by the laws.
2. My wife and children are extremely dear to me, and my life is of the utmost importance to them, in various views.
3. I feel a sense of obligation towards my creditors; who in case of accident to me, by the forced sale of my property, may be in some degree sufferers. I did not think myself at liberty as a man of probity, lightly to expose them to this hazard.
4. I am conscious of no ill will to Col. Burr, distinct from political opposition, which, as I trust, has proceeded from pure and upright motives.
Lastly, I shall hazard much, and can possibly get nothing by the issue of the interview.
But it was, as I conceive, impossible for me to avoid it. There were intrinsic difficulties in the thing, and artificial embarrassments, from the manner of proceeding on the part of Col. Burr.
Intrinsic, because it is not to be denied, that my animadversions on the political principles, character and views of Colonel Burr, have been extremely severe, and on different occasions, I, in common with many others, have made very unfavorable criticisms on particular instances of the private conduct of this gentleman.
In proportion as these impressions were entertained with sincerity and uttered with motives and for purposes, which might appear to me commendable, would be the difficulty (until they could be removed by evidence of their being erroneous) of explanation or apology. The disavowal required of me by Col. Burr, in a general and indefinite form, was out of my power, if it had really been proper for me to submit to be so questioned; but I was sincerely of opinion, that this could not be, & in this opinion, I was confirmed by that of a very moderate and judicious friend whom I consulted. Besides that Col. Burr appeared to me to assume, in the first instance, a tone unnecessarily peremptory and menacing, and in the second, positively offensive. Yet I wished, as far as might be practicable, to leave a door open to accommodation. This, I think, will be inferred from the written communications made by me and by my direction, and
would be confirmed by the conversations between Mr. Van Ness and myself, which arose out of the subject.
I am not sure, whether, under all the circumstances, I did not go further in the attempt to accommodate, than a punctilious delicacy will justify. If so, I hope the motives I have stated will excuse me.
It is not my design, by what I have said to affix any odium on the conduct of Col. Burr, in this case. He doubtless has heard of animadversions of mine which bore very hard upon him; and it is probable that as usual they were accompanied with some falsehoods. He may have supposed himself under a necessity of acting as he has done. I hope the grounds of his proceeding have been such as ought to satisfy his own conscience.
I trust, at the same time, that the world will do me the justice to believe, that I have not censured him on light grounds, nor from unworthy inducements. I certainly have had strong reasons for what I may have said, tho' it is possible that in some particulars, I may have been influenced by misconstruction or misinformation. It is also my ardent wish that I may have been more mistaken than I think I have been, and that he, by his future conduct, may show himself worthy of all confidence and esteem, and prove an ornament and blessing to the country.
As well because it is possible that I may have injured Col. Burr, however convinced myself that my opinions and declarations have been well founded, as from my general principles and temper in relation to similar affairs—I have resolved, if our interview is conducted in the usual manner, and it pleases God to give me the opportunity to reserve and throw away my first fire, and I have thoughts even of reserving my second fire, and thus giving a double opportunity to Col. Burr to pause and to reflect.
It is not, however, my intention to enter into any explanations on the ground. Apology, from principle I hope, rather than pride, is out of the question.
To those, who, with me, abhorring the practice of duelling may think that I ought on no account to have added to the number of bad examples, I answer that my relative situation, as well in public as private, enforcing all the considerations which constitute what men of the world denominate honor, imposed on me (as I thought) a peculiar necessity not to decline the call. The ability to be in future useful, whether in resisting mischief or effecting good in those crises of our public affairs, which seem likely to happen, would probably be inseparable from a conformity with public prejudice in this particular. A. H.
On the foregoing letters and papers, the Editor will make no comment. He submits them to the heart and understanding of every reader.
WILL.
In the name of God, Amen. I, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, of the city of New-York, Counsellor at Law, do make this my last WILL and TESTAMENT, as follows:—
FIRST. I appoint John B. Church, Nicholas Fish, and Nathaniel Pendleton, of the city aforesaid, Esquires, to be Executors and trustees of this my will, and I devise to them, their heirs and assigns, as joint tenants and not tenants in common, all my estate real and personal whatsoever and wheresoever, upon trust at their discretion, to sell and dispose of the same, at such time and times, in such manner, and upon such terms as they the survivors and survivor shall think fit, and out of the proceeds to pay all the debts which I shall owe at the time of my decease; in whole, if the fund be sufficient, proportionally, if it shall be insufficient, & the residue, if any there shall be, to pay and deliver to my excellent and dear wife Elizabeth Hamilton.
Though it it should please God to spare my life I may look for a considerable surplus out of my present property, yet if he should speedily call me to the eternal world, a forced sale, as is usual, may possibly render it insufficient to satisfy my debt. I pray God that something may remain for the maintenance and education of my dear wife & children. But should it on the contrary happen that there is not enough for the payment of my debts, I entreat my dear children, if they, or any of them should ever be able to make up the deficiency, I without hesitation commit their delicacy a wish which is dictated by my own. Though conscious that I have too far sacrificed the interests of my family to public avocations and on this account have the less claim to burthen my children, yet I trust in their magnanimity to appreciate as they ought, this my request. In so unfavorable an event, of things, the support of their dear mother, with the most respectful and tender attention, is a duty, all the sacredness of which they will feel. Probably her own patrimonial resources will preserve her from indigence. But in all situations they are charged to bear in mind that she has been to them the most devoted and best of all mothers.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand, the ninth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON. Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for his last will and testament, in our presence who have subscribed the same in his presence, the words John B. Church being above interlined.
DOMINICK F. BLAKE. GRAHAM BURRILL. THEO. B. VALLEAU. New-York, Surrogate's Office, ss.
July 16th, 1804. To certify the preceding to be a true copy of the original will of Alex. Hamilton deceased, now on file in my office. SILVANUS MILLER, Surrogate.
From the American Citizen.
GENERAL HAMILTON'S FUNERAL.—On Saturday last the remains of this gentleman were interred, accompanied with military honors, in the family vault, Trinity Church yard. Although the period which elapsed between his death and his funeral was but short, yet the lively recollection of his revolutionary services—his acknowledged superior genius—his transcendant talents—his private worth—his sterling integrity, and the amiable frankness of his heart, excited in our citizens an uncommon cordiality and vigor to testify their high sense of these virtues by every demonstration of respect. There was a very general suspension of business, and the streets were uncommonly crowded with spectators.
[The editor of the American Citizen, after the foregoing, particularises the order of procession, agreeably to the extensive plan of arrangement published in this day's paper, and then states:—]
Within the elegant portico of this venerable temple (Trinity Church) was erected a stage covered with a carpet, and furnished with two chairs; one for the orator, who sat in the middle; the other for Mr. John B. Church, a relative and executor of the deceased. Around the stage, upon the ground, stood the afflicted relatives and associates of the General; the members of the Cincinnati, the clergy, and all who with decency could approach it. The scene was impressive; and what added unspeakably to its solemnity, was the mournful group of tender boys, the sons, the once hopes and joys of the deceased, who, with tears gushing from their eyes, sat upon the stage, at the feet of the orator, bewailing the loss of their parent! It was too much; the sternest powers, the bloodiest villain, could not resist the melting scene. I wish I could go on and describe the sensations I felt and those which were manifest on every countenance.
When all things were arranged and the din of arms and the bustle of the crowd had subsided, the orator rose and approached the front of the stage, under which the CORPSE of GENERAL HAMILTON was placed. Mr. Morris thus addressed his audience:—
"You are not to expect in me the public orator; you will find nothing but the lamentations of a bewailing friend."
"His life, (pointing at the corpse) was one of honor and glory. When our revolution began, his fame was heard of before his person was seen."
"Washington, that excellent judge of human nature perceived his virtues; appreciated his talents; entrusted him with his confidence, and made him his bosom friend."
"At the battle of York he displayed a like his valour and his humanity. The excesses of the gallant army opposed to us, had excited emotions of resentment in the American soldiery, which required his superior mind to repress. At the head of a forlorn hope he attacked the redoubt of the enemy and was victorious. That occurrence gave us peace."
"His studiousness; his comprehensive mind; his wisdom; his eloquence, called him to the convention which originated your constitution and presented you with a national code. Here, I saw him labor indefatigably for his country's good. His soul was absorbed in considering what would best establish and preserve well regulated liberty. When the labors of the convention were closed, he frankly expressed a doubt of the fitness of the constitution to maintain with necessary energy, public freedom. He relied, however, my countrymen, on your wisdom; your virtue; but more on the over ruling power before whom we are solemnly assembled."
"Washington, with whom he had toiled, and by whose side he had travelled through every stage of our revolutionary contest:—Washington, who saw his manly struggles in the convention and befriended how to promote his country's welfare, called him, under the new constitution, to preside over an important department of government. Here he displayed all the talents of a great financier. He organized the government and imparted to it a tone according with correct notions of its stability and the permanent interest and happiness of the country. At this period we had no credit, but we had resources. He revived our credit;
"Although I stood near the stage, yet from the very low tone of voice in which the orator began, I was unable to hear his first words. These, however, were not more than five or six. What follows in the text is in conformity to his arrangement, and correctly expresses his ideas; and indeed I may say, with no conscious variation, his very words. Those however, who heard him, will of this judge for themselves. I write from memory only. No comment on the oration is intended. It is given as it was delivered."
† York-Town, Virginia, where Cornwallis surrendered.
he fixed it upon a sure and permanent basis and called our resources into profitable activity. But he met with opposition, and retired from public life to the pursuit of his profession, in which he became the ornament of the bar, and a paragon of integrity to his clients. The welfare of a numerous family called for an exertion of his great professional talents.
"Menaced with dangers from without, Washington was called from his beloved retirement to the field. This great man had not forgotten the young hero, who early in the revolution, had attracted his notice. I beseech you, my countrymen, to mark another instance of his discernment, affection, and esteem. He viewed the deceased as worthy of the second in command. He was appointed Major General of our army. Washington deemed him, in case of accident perhaps, the only man in whose hands, which now lie cold in his coffin, the sword and purse of America could be safely entrusted."
"He toiled incessantly with manly firmness against popular zeal, and snatched you, in spite of yourselves from impending ruin. His solicitude was for you; for himself he feared not."
"He had been charged with ambition.—When he retired from the army, of which he was Major General, he declared he would never again accept an office unless his country was endangered by actual foreign invasion. Firm to his purpose; faithful to himself, his determinations were irreversible.—No power could divert him from them. He was rigid and inflexible."
"But he was not AMBITIOUS. I declare in the presence of that Great Being before whom we are now specially assembled, that in all his conversations, in all his meditations, he was solicitous only for the welfare of his country. He was sincere and affectionate.—His heart, faithful to itself, never knew how to conceal what it felt. He placed it in his hand; exhibited it to the people, and challenged rigid inspection. He knew no guile; he knew not how to dissemble."
"But although retired from office, he never for a moment in his private capacity, suffered his attention to be diverted from public business. He was a zealous friend of liberty. He was attentive, watchful, and active to preserve it. He feared lest POPULAR ZEAL would place the precious deposit in insincere and unfound hands.—He dreaded factions and was apprehensive that their collision would injure it. For my friend, my countrymen, I beseech you not to trust to profession. Look into; examine acts, and by these judge of public measures."
"Your sensibility is awakened. I cannot enter into a consideration of the causes that have produced the melancholy event which has brought us together. I will not—I ought not to endeavor to excite that indignation which you feel. I pray you to repress that temper which might lead to acts offensive to the majesty of the laws. For my deceased and illustrious friend I beseech you to be calm and tranquil."
"Respected Collegians (addressing them) in your academical pursuits remember that HAMILTON was your patron. Imitate his virtues; revere his talents; respect his greatness."
"And you, gentlemen of the bar, which he illumined with his genius, study the example he has left of his exemplary integrity to his client. He was the ornament of your profession."
"And you brothers of the society of the Cincinnati, you who knew him in the day of affliction, remember his wisdom and eloquence in the cabinet; his activity and valor in the field."
"And you, Reverend Clergy, accompany the body of the deceas-
ed to the place of its interment, and perform your holy functions; the last sad office."
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