Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-09-02 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1385.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PAINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $ 5 50 CASH.   Wheat, new, 1 00 do.   Flour, superfine, new, 5 75 do.   Flour, fine, do. 5 25 do.   Corn, 4 00 do.   Hemp, clean, (per ton) 170 00 do.   Iron, 110 00 do.   Bacon, 12 do.   Whiskey, 48 do.  
At a meeting of the citizens of Lee county, held at the court house in the town of Jonesville, on the tenth day of August, 1807, in order to take into consideration the late daring outrage committed on the United States frigate Chesapeake, by the British ship Leopard, Benjamin Sharp was unanimously chosen chairman, and Charles Carter secretary.
A narrative of the outrage, the president's proclamation, and other documents being read, the following gentlemen, viz. Messrs. John Fulkerson, Joshua Ewing, Peter Fulkerson, William Neill, Hezekiah Aplegate, John M'Keon, John M'Kinney, John Martin, William Ewing, Francis Irby, Andrew M'Millan, Holman Rice, William Briance, and John Flannery were then appointed a committee to lay before the meeting such resolutions as they might deem most proper to be adopted on the present interesting occasion, who having withdrawn, returned and reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously agreed to.
1. Resolved unanimously, that there is a point of injury and insult, beyond which, forbearance in a nation becomes criminal, and that the late outrage committed upon the frigate Chesapeake by the British ship of war Leopard, is the extreme of that point.
2. Resolved unanimously, That under existing circumstances, it would be degrading to our national honor any longer to continue our friendly relations to a government, who can only be equalled in perfidy and baseness by the assassin who smiles in your face while he directs a dagger to your heart.
3. Resolved unanimously, That much as we deprecate the horrors of war, and anxiously as we wish to avoid the effusion of blood, yet we prefer open hostility to the insidious policy of Great Britain, by which she makes war upon us in disguise.
4. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the British government may evince to the United States their friendly disposition towards her, by giving up the perpetrators of the crimes committed on the U. States' frigate Chesapeake to a proper tribunal, to be tried agreeable to the laws in that case made and provided.
5. Resolved unanimously, that we have the highest confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of the constitutional authorities in our country, and that we are ready with our lives and fortunes, to support them in any constitutional means they may apply to heal the recent wound given to the national honor, let the alternative be peace or war.
6. Resolved unanimously, That we highly approve of the prompt and decisive measures pursued on this momentous occasion, by our fellow citizens of Richmond, Manchester, Norfolk, Portsmouth and their vicinities.
7. Resolved unanimously, That our warmest thanks are due to our fellow citizen, Richard Evers Lee, mayor of the borough of Norfolk, for the manly and spirited reply he made to the insolent letter of the British commodore of the 3d of July last.
8. Resolved unanimously, That the chairman be requested to transmit one copy of the proceedings of this meeting to the president of the U. S. one to the chairman of the corresponding committee of the city of Richmond, and one to the editor of the Argus, with a request for publication.
9. Resolved unanimously, That Benjamin Sharp, Joshua Ewing, William Ewing, William Briance, Peter Fulkerson, Andrew M'Millan, John Mattock, John M'Keon, Holman Rice, John Fulkerson, John Flannery, Hiram Craig, William Neill, Charles Carter, Francis Irby, John S. M'Farlane, Hezekiah Aplegate, John M'Kinney and John Martin, be a stand-
ing committee to correspond with such committees of this commonwealth as may wish to make communications to the citizens of this county.
10. Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of this meeting be returned to the chairman and secretary for the impartial manner in which they have discharged their respective duties.
BENJ. SHARP, Chairman. CHARLES CARTER, Sec'y.
TRIAL OF Aaron Burr.
WEDNESDAY, August 19.
Examination of Thomas Morgan.
ON the evening of the 21st of August, my father received a letter from Pittsburgh, by the hands of some person, the signature of which was Aaron Burr. In that letter the writer communicated his intention of dining with my father on the following day: he also mentioned that he should take the liberty of introducing a friend. My father requested my brother and myself to meet him, which we accordingly did. Nothing of importance occurred during our ride in my presence. Col. Burr was generally with my brother. Col. Duplessier was often with myself; and sometimes we were promiscuously together. Whilst we were at dinner, Col. Burr emphatically, as I thought, confidentially and earnestly said, that we (meaning the people of the west) would be separated in five years, from the Atlantic states; the Allegany mountain to be the line of division. He said that great numbers were not necessary to execute great military deeds; all that was wanting, was a leader, in whom they could place confidence, and who they believed could carry them through. He said that with 500 men, New-York could be taken; and that with 200, Congress could be driven into the Potomac.
To the last observation, my brother, I think indignantly replied, "By God! Sir, with that number you cannot take our little town of Cannonsburg." Col. Burr's reply to this observation was, "Confine yourself to this side of the mountain, and I'll not contradict you," or words to that effect. Col. Burr withdrew from the room, where we dined; and on reaching the door leading into the entry, he expressed a wish by looking at me, or with a nod, manifested a wish for me to come out. I went out. When we had arrived at the back door of the entry, out of hearing of any other person, Col. Burr enquired what my pursuits were. I informed him I was studying the law. He then said, he was sure I could not find employment for either body or mind; and he said that there were, or asked, if there were not, a number of young men in Pittsburgh similarly situated. He said, that under our government there was no encouragement for talents; that John Randolph had declared on the floor of Congress, that men of talents were dangerous to the government. He asked me, how, or whether I would like a military expedition for Life; I cannot recollect which. My answer was, it would entirely depend upon the object or cause, for which I was to fight. I think previously or certainly soon after he said, "I wish you were on your way with me." After asking Col. Burr concerning a young man (Mr Duer) living at New Orleans, with whom I had a slight acquaintance, he said he was doing well; and he then spoke of Duer's brother, who was also doing well, as a lawyer, but that he had much rather be at the head of a military Corps.—Mr Morgan then proposed to state the steps which his father had taken to defeat Aaron Burr's projects, when he was stopped by the court. Question by Mr McRae. What did Col. Burr say after the answer which you gave to his question concerning a military expedition? A. He instantly dropped the conversation.—I think it proper to mention that I may not have stated every thing in the order in which it occurred.
Cross-Examined.
Mr Burr. Had you ever spoken to me before? A. Never. Q. Did you not mention, with some complaints, the neglect which your education had received? A. No. Q. Did you not complain about wasting your time? A. I recollect nothing on that subject, but your remark, that I could not surely find employment for either body or mind.
Examination of Jacob Allbright.
Mr Hay. Our object is to prove by his testimony the actual assemblage of men on Blennerhasset's island. It goes of course to prove directly the overt act.
JACOB ALLBRIGHT. The first I knew of this business was; I was hired on the island to help to build a kiln for drying corn; & after working some time, Mrs Blennerhasset told me, that Mr Blennerhasset and Col Burr were going to lay in provisions for an army for a year. I went to the mill, where I carried the corn to the ground, after it had been dried. I worked four weeks on that business in the island—Last fall (or in September,) after Blennerhasset had come home—he had been promising me money for some time. I stopt up to him. He had no money at the time; but would pay me soon. Says he "Mr Allbright, you are a Dutchman." But he asked me first and foremost, whether I would not join with him and go down the river. I told him, I did not know what they were upon, and he said, "Mr Allbright, we are going to settle a new country." And I gave him an answer, that I would not like to leave my family. He said, he did not want any families to go along with him. Then he said to me "you are a Dutchman, and a common man; and as the Dutch are apt to be scared by high men, if you'll go to New-Lancaster, where the Dutch live, and get me 20 or 30 men to go with us, I will give you as many dollars." I went home then, and gave him no answer upon that. In a few days after a number of boats came and landed at the island. The snow was about three inches deep, and I went out a hunting. I was on the Ohio side. I met two men; I knew they belonged to the boats, but I wanted to find out; and they asked me whether I had not given my consent to go along with Blennerhasset down the river. As we were talking together, they named themselves Col. Burr's men, belonging to the boats, landed at the island. When they asked me, whether I had not consented to go down with Blennerhasset; I put a question to them. I told them I did not know what they were about; and one of the gentlemen told me, they were going to take a silver mine from the Spanish. I asked the gentlemen, whether they would not allow, that this would raise war with America. They replied, no—and said that as there were but a few of them, if they went with a good army, they would give it up and nothing more said about it. I had all this conversation with two men. These men showed me what fine rifles they had. Then I went to the island, and Blennerhasset paid me off in Kentucky notes. People however didn't like these notes, and I went over to Virginia to get them changed. I got two of the notes changed; and one, a ten dollar note, was returned on my hands. I went to the island again the day the Proclamation came out. But before I went to Blennerhasset's house, I heard he was not at home, but at Marietta. I went to the Virginia side, where I met three other men, belonging to the boats, with 3 complete rifles. They made a call upon me, to take them to the island in my canoe, and I accepted (excepted) to it; but afterwards I carried over the third man, who stood close by my canoe, when I came down to it. After being some time on the island, I went down to the four boats—Blennerhasset was not at home yet—and I saw some of the boat-people shooting at a mark. They had a fire between the bank and boats. I went up to the house and Blennerhasset came home. He seemed very much scared. One of the men came up to ask him for something and he told him "Don't trouble me; I have trouble enough already." He went up to his chamber; and I saw no more of him. I asked an old gentleman to go up to his chamber, and change my note for silver. He did so, and brought me silver. By and bye I heard that they were going to start that night.—Thinks I "I'll see the end of it." This was the night of the very day that Blennerhasset got back from Marietta. He got back before night. When night came on, I was among the men, and also in the kitchen, and saw the boat-people running bullets. One of them spoke out to the others, "Boys, let's every one of us mould as many bullets, as we can fire 12 rounds." After that, I saw no more till after twelve o'clock at night.—Then Blennerhasset came down from the chamber; and called up some of his servants; he had four or five trunks. There were not trusty hands enough to carry them to the boats; and some person called after my name, and asked me to help them; and I carried one of the trunks and moved along with them. When we got down, some person, I don't particularly know, but think it was Blennerhasset himself, asked me to stand by the trunks, till they were put in the boats. When the last of them went off, I saw men standing in a circle on the shore. I went up to them; perhaps they were five or six rods from the boats. The first thing I heard was, their laying plans how Blennerhasset and Comfort Tyler should get safe by Gallipolis. One Nabam Bent was called forward, and when he came, Blennerhasset asked him, whether he had not two smart horses. N. Bent answered, no; he had but one. Then Blennerhasset told him to go to captain Dennie, and get his sorrel horse; and N. Bent told him, that the sorrel horse had no shoes on; and Blennerhasset said, the roads were soft and would not hurt the horse. Blennerhasset told N. Bent to meet him and C. Tyler with the horses somewhere about Gallipolis: Bent enquired how he was to find him out: should he enquire for him? "No."—"Have you no friends there?" "No." Mrs. Blennerhasset then came forward and she told Blennerhasset and C. Tyler, that they must take a canoe and get into it before they got to Gallipolis, and fall down the stream of the Ohio; for no body would mind two people going down the stream. She said, she'd pay for the canoe. N. Bent was told to meet them above Gallipolis about day-break, and then they might surround (go around) Gallipolis. Then a man by the name of Tupper, laid his hands upon Blennerhasset; and said; "Your body is in my hand in the name of the Commonwealth;" or such a word as that. As quick as Tupper made that motion, there were 7 or 8 muzzles levelled at him. Tupper looked about him, and said, "Gentlemen, I hope you will not do the like." A man next to me about two yards off who had a shot gun, said, "I'd as lief as not." Tupper then changed his speech; and said he wished him luck and safe down the river. Tupper before told Blennerhasset he should stay and stand his trial. But Blennerhasset said, no; the people in the neighborhood were coming down next day to take
him, and he would go. Next day after, I saw the Wood county Militia going down. The people went off in boats that night between twelve and one o'clock. Q. All? A. All but one, who was a doctor. All had some kind of arms. Q. How many were there in all? A. About twenty or thirty in all to the best of my knowledge, but I did not count them. All the men, however, were not on shore; some were in the boats. Every man I saw had arms of some sort. Q. At what time of the year was this? A. I do not recollect the particular time. I recollect the year; but not the month. Q. Do you recollect whether it snows in that climate in September? A. I do not recollect. I know not the month; only the year. It was last fall.
Examined by the Counsel for the Prosecution.
Mr Wirt. Had you seen Col. Burr on the island? A. Yes. Q. Was he there before Blennerhasset went to Kentucky? A. He was. Q. Under whose command were the boats? A. Comfort Tyler and Mr Knox were the commanders I believe. Q. Did the boats quit the island, at the time of hearing about the Proclamation? A. Yes. Q. Did the county militia go there next day? A. Yes. Mr Burr. Did you see Peter Taylor there that night? A. I did. Q. Did you hear him converse with Blennerhasset or any other person? I do not recollect. Mr Wirt. How long did Aaron Burr remain on the island? A. I do not recollect. Q. How long was he there before the arrival of the boats? A. About six weeks. R. E. Parker one of the jury. How long was it from Col. Burr's leaving the island to Blennerhasset's leaving it? A. I cannot tell. I did not take particular notice. I do not live on the island. Q. How long did the boats continue there? A. I don't know.
Cross Examined.
Mr. Burr. Do you know Gen. Tupper? A. Yes. Q. Is that the person? A. Yes. Q. When the muskets were levelled at him, did they seem to have a mind to hurt him? A. Yes: a gentleman near me said "I'd as lief shoot as not." Mr. Burr. You said differently on a former occasion. Don't you recollect saying before, it looked like exercising? A. I do not. A desultory conversation here ensued between the opposite counsel. Mr. Burr professed that it was his intention to degrade the witness by invalidating his credibility. The cross examination proceeded. Mr. Burr. Have you not been examined before? A. Yes. Q. By whom? A. By Mr. Jackson. Q. Had he not printed questions in his hand? A. He had a paper in his hand. Q. Did he set down your answers? A. Yes. Q. How long after the guns were pointed at Gen. Tupper, before the men went to their boats? A. I do not recollect. Any thing that I am not certain of, I cannot speak to. Q. Was Mrs. Blennerhasset there, when the guns were pointed? A. Yes. Q. Was Tupper inside of the circle? A. Yes. Q. Was she too? A. I don't recollect. Q. Did you see Mr. Woodbridge there? A. I don't know him. Q. How long did you work with Blennerhasset? A. Six weeks. Q. At what time was it that you saw me there? A. I do not recollect. Mr. Burr. The counsel for the United States know, I presume, this circumstance and have testimony to ascertain it. Mr. Hay. We have not, as far as I am informed, Mr. Burr. I will state that it was on the last day of August and the first of September, that I was on the island.
Mr. Anthony (one of the Jury.) Did you see any powder? A. No. Mr. Hay. Were you in the boats? A. I was not. Mr. Burr. Where does General Tupper live? A. In Marietta. Q. Does he not belong to the state of Ohio? A. Yes. When did you first know him? A. Last fall. Mr. Burr then asked the clerk for the statement, which it was submitted to the court on a former occasion, on the motion for holding Col. B. to higher bail. The clerk handed him the copy, and the prisoner proceeded with the examination: You said before, that the men who raised their muskets against General Tupper, were not in earnest? A. That was a piece of my opinion. I did not know whether they were in earnest; as there was no quarrel among them, and no firing afterwards.
Mr. Burr. I beg the court to call on the prosecution for the deposition of this witness, taken before John G. Jackson. Mr. Hay. Can gentlemen, when they please, thrust their hands into my Portfolio? C. Justice was not satisfied, that the court had a right to call for the affidavit. Mr. Wickham said, it was obvious, that there were certain suspicions attached to the credibility of the witness; and that it was their desire to compare his present testimony with his former affidavit. Mr. Hay objected that Mr. Jackson might not have taken down the testimony of the witness in his language, but couched it in his own; hence there might be an apparent variation between the present evidence and the affidavit. Besides the witness might not have recollected a great many circumstances at that moment, which have subsequently occurred to his mind, since he was set to thinking upon them. Mr. Burr. We have a right to coerce this paper. If gentlemen will not surrender it, I may at all events avail myself of their refusal. My object is to prove such a diversity between the statements of the witness at different times, as may destroy all faith in his recollections. Mr. Hay. Then, sir, although I might retain this paper, the gentlemen are welcome to make all the use of it that they can. Take it. Mr. Hay thereupon delivered them the paper; but no use was afterwards made of it. Mr. Burr then proceeded:
Did you say that all in the circle had arms? A. All that I saw. Q. How many were in the circle? A. I did not count. Q. What kinds of guns had they? A. Rifles and shot guns. Q. Did you see any guns with bayonets? A. I saw none. Q. When did you see most arms; in the day or in the night? A. I saw more of them in the day; but it was in the night, that I saw most arms in their hands. Mr. Parker (a juror.) Why did you think, that most of them had arms? A. Because I was with them almost all night. In the day, I saw some of them shooting at marks; and I saw other arms at that time lying upon the beach. From the evening until they started I think I saw arms enough to arm all the men who were there. Mr. Wickham. Did you see them all with arms at once? A. No. Q. Did you know the men who had arms? A. No. Q. How then are you certain that you did not see the same arms at different times in the hands of different persons? A. I don't know certainly.
Mr. Burr. If gentlemen have now done with the witnesses as to the overt act, or when they have done, I will thank them to inform us; for then we shall have some considerations to offer to the court. Mr. Hay. We have other additional testimony to offer on this very point.
Examination of William Love.
Mr. Hay. Were you on Blennerhasset's island? A. Yes; but not there at the time when Col. Tyler's boats arrived there. I was then at Marietta; and it was on Sunday that I went down in a skiff with two barrels of salt. And Mrs. Blennerhasset desired me to carry a letter for her to Mr. Blennerhasset. Q. How many boats were at the island? A. Four. Q. How many men? A. I cannot tell you; but I suppose about, between 20 and 25 belonging to Col. Tyler's boats. Q. Did you see any arms? A. I saw ten men and rifles. I know that Mr. Blennerhasset took away with him two blunderbusses, a pair of horse pistols, a pair of pocket pistols, and a dirk. Some muskets were put in the boat; but not more than 3 or 4. Q. And what arms had Tyler's men? A. Pistols, dirks, and rifles they brought there; but it did not appear to me that all were armed with rifles. I know not whether they were armed with other things. Being as how, Mr. Blennerhasset's servant, that is his groom, I went down the river with him. Q. Did you see Taylor and Allbright there? A. I knew Peter Taylor very well and I saw Allbright. I saw Mr. Woodbridge too. Q. When did you set sail? A. We were the last to embark; and we set off between 12 and 1. I cannot swear that I saw General Tupper there, though I knew him. We all went off together went to the greatest friendship. Q. Did you see the prisoner on the island? A. I never saw Col. Burr on the island. I first saw him at Natchez about two and a half years ago. Q. What took place after you left the island? A. That night was very cold. Some of the boats got aground in the night. The next morning we stopped and made fires. Mr. Blennerhasset and Colonel Tyler went ashore and called the company together; and made a speech to them, and the best I could make out, was, that the governor of Ohio had uttered state-war-rants against Mr. Blennerhasset and Tyler; and that they wanted to make their escape as fast as possible. I went down with the party to Bayou Pierre, where—
Mr. Burr expressed a wish that the attention of the witness should be at present confined to the transactions on the island. Mr. Martin. Gentlemen had better confine themselves to facts within the district of Virginia. When they travel beyond the district, we shall have some important questions to bring forward. We shall object to the production of such evidence. Mr. Hay acquiesced for the present in this arrangement.
Cross Examined.
Mr. Burr. Were not some of Mr. Blennerhasset's clothes put up in the boats? A. Yes. Q. Were not his books put up in boxes and trunks? A. No; one or two I saw. Q. Were there any arms put on board? A. I saw a great many in the boats, and after we joined you at the mouth of Cumberland I saw more. Here he was interrupted by Col. Burr's counsel and told not to speak of transactions out of the district. Q. How long had you lived with Mr. Blennerhasset? A. Ten or twelve days. Q. How many persons had the party? A. I do not know. A great many of the men went out a hunting. Q. Did you see any thing like military appearance? A. There was no fear of their being attacked until Tyler's boats arrived. Then the report was that the Kanawha militia were coming to tear down the house. The men were in a state of preparation to defend themselves; and to the best of my opinion, they did not mean to be killed, without some return of the shot. It was said at Marietta, that the people of Kanawha, would have done the best to resist. I should be sorry if a man slapped me on my face without returning the blow. Q. Was there no disturbance among the party on the island? A. None: I did not part with my friends in England; more comfortably than in parting with the people on the island. Mr. Parker (a juror.) Did you ever see all the men with arms? A. I cannot say. I did not see all the arms in the boats at any one time. When I got to the mouth of Cumberland River I saw a chest of arms opened. Mr. Burr. Were any chests of arms put into the boats at the island? A. Not that I saw. They might have been put on board without my seeing them. Many things were put into the boats before I got in. Mr. McRae. Was the chest which you saw opened at the mouth of Cumberland, the same as those that you saw

go from the island? A. No. Q. What did you think of this business? A. I understood the object of the expedition was to settle Washita lands. Mr Blannerhasset said if I chose to go with him to the Washita Country, he would give me lands. Mr. Hay . Were the persons who went from the island, young active men? A. Yes. Mr Burr . What kind of looking men were they? A. They looked like gentlemen; such as live upon their own property. Q. Did they look like men used to work? A. They did not. Q. Did you see Mr Woodbridge, and Genl. Tupper there? A. I saw Mr Woodbridge; but don't recollect Genl. Tupper. I did not see the men formed in a circle. The witness added, that Mrs. Blannerhasset was at the boats when they started; and that the night was rainy and freezing.
Examination of Dudley Woodbridge. Mr Hay . Were you on the island, when Blannerhasset's party left it? A. I slept there on that night. Mr Wirt . What party do you mean? A. I allude to the 4 boats, with Mr Israel Smith, Comfort Tyler and others. Q. Were you at the boats? A. I passed them about dusk. Q. Did you see any of the men? A. I saw 5 or 6 about the the boats, and about 15 or 20 men together in one of the rooms of the house. Q. What do you conceive was the whole number? A. About 30. Q. Was it about dusk when you arrived there? A. It was. Q. Had they any arms in their hands when you saw them? A. No: I recollect no arms, but 2 pair of pistols on the bureau of the room where I slept: which were gone in the morning. Mr Hay . Will you inform us of what you know on this subject?
Mr Woodbridge . About the beginning of September or last of August, Mr Blannerhasset in company with Col. Burr called at our camping house at Marietta. I had been connected in commercial business with Mr Blannerhasset for 6 or 8 years past, under the firm of Dudley Woodbridge and Co. Mr Blannerhasset observed, that Col. Burr wished us to purchase a quantity of provisions. Col. Burr went into the enquiry about the price of different kinds of provisions, and the expense of boats best calculated to carry these provisions up and down the river. After his making a number of enquiries and my giving him all the information I could, he left a memorandum of such provisions as he wanted and of the boats that he wished to have built. They were to be on the Shenectady model; 10 feet wide and 50 feet long. T. s memorandum ordered 15 of them; but 10 only were completed. Q. What provisions were ordered? A. Pork, Flour, Whiskey, Bacon and kiln-dried meal were wanted; but no articles were to be purchased except the Pork, unless they came under certain prices. Next day I made contracts with Col. Barker for building the boats, and proceeded to make arrangements for purchasing provisions. The boats were built up the Muskingum about 7 miles above Marietta, and were to be brought down by the 9th of December. On the morning of the 9th I saw six or eight armed men going to take possession of the boats. I went down to Blannerhasset's island; but met Blannerhasset, Comfort Tyler, Smith and a number of men from Bel-Pre going up to take the boats; I told them what had happened, and that they would not be permitted to take the boats. They held a consultation and returned to the island. I returned to Marietta to get some necessary papers, and in the evening returned to the island.
Mr Hay . On what terms was the contract for the boats made? A. I made the contract for the boats with Col. Burr. He wished to give me a draft on Ogden in New York, for payment. With this arrangement I had expressed myself dissatisfied, & Blannerhasset asked with some warmth, whether I doubted Col. Burr's honor. After some altercation, he consented to guarantee the draft; and to have it charged to himself, if Ogden did not pay it. The draft presented by Blannerhasset to me was payable on the tenth of December. It was finally paid by Mr Ogden. Q. By the tenor of your contract, where were the boats to be delivered? At the island? A. At no particular place. But when Col. Barker was bringing them down to Marietta, from about seven miles up the Muskingum; they were taken by Gen. Buel as I understood, by the order of the Governor of Ohio. Q. Was the contract for the boats a separate or a partnership business? A. It was on behalf of the partnership that I made the bargain with Col. Burr. Q. What occurrences took place on the island? A. I arrived at the island about dusk. I saw five or six men at the landing; and fifteen or twenty men in the rooms. I enquired for Mr. Blannerhasset and requested him to be told, that I had come to settle our accounts. After our accounts were adjusted, I wished to leave the island on that night; but Mr Bellnap turned me back. About eight or nine o'clock I retired to bed, where I remained; and as to what the witness says about seeing me out afterwards, he is mistaken. I was at the shore about 8 o'clock; but at Mr Bellnap's request, returned. Mr Wirt . In having these boats built, did you understand that they were built for Burr, or for Burr and Blannerhasset? A. It was not particularly specified. I thought there was very little distinction in the case, as Mr Blannerhasset had secured the payment of them. As to these boats, Mr Blannerhasset made some communications to me respecting their use. Shall I state these circumstances now to the court?—Early in September he mentioned to me that he had embarked in an enterprise with Col. Burr; that General Eaton and some others were engaged in it. He observed, that their prospects were flattering; our first conversation lasted but a few minutes. The next week I was at the island, and the three went into further particulars; and the inference I drew from his remarks was, that his object was Mexico. I inferred it from the map which he showed me of that part of the country; he spoke highly of that country; of its fertility and its healthiness. He asked me, if I had any disposition to join. I evaded his question; said I did not understand his object; but could not forbear telling him that I thought my situation was better than a precarious one; and that I did not like to part with a certainty for an uncertainty. Afterwards on his way up to
Marietta he requested me not to mention what he had said to any person. Q. What articles did you furnish the prisoner? A. I purchased no other articles than pork, and this in my absence was seized in a Mr Green's cellar where I had deposited it, and sold by General Buel, as I understood by order of the President of the United States, or of the Governor of Ohio. As to the boats they were fitted up to convey certain troops of the United States, from Marietta to St. Louis.
Cross-Examined. Mr Burr . Do you not recollect that I told you I had seen such boats used in the Mohawk river; and did I not complain of the clumsiness and inexperience of your ship-builders? A. You did. The boats were calculated for a shallow stream. Q. At what distance could Mr Blannerhasset distinguish a man from a horse? ten steps? A. He is very near-sighted; and when he reads, the book almost touches his nose. Q. Is he a military man? A. Not that I ever understood. Q. What became of his library? A. I understood that a part of it went down with Mr Blannerhasset; the rest was left behind and perhaps sold. Q. What became of the draft on Mr Ogden? A. It was paid: amounting to 2000 dollars. Q. How much pork did you purchase for me? A. About 100 barrels. Q. At what price? A. It was charged to you at 13 dollars. Q. What became of it? A. I had it stored in Mr Green's cellar, adjoining to our store, and it was afterwards sold by general Buel. Q. And when seized, whose loss did you consider it; yours or mine? The witness (smiling) I know not; it may hereafter become a dispute between us. Q. What were the boats estimated to be worth? A. The 11 boats amounted to 1200 or 1300 dollars. Mr Martin . Were you on that evening at the water's side, in company with Mr or Mrs Blannerhasset? A. I was not. Mr Wirt . You were asked, Sir, about Blannerhasset's military talents; permit me to ask you about his pecuniary resources. A. I gave him 6000 dollars for his moiety of the profits of the stock; and there was besides about 3 or 4000 dollars in stock. Q. What was his fortune worth? how much less, I think, than is generally supposed. He had about 5000 dollars in the hands of his agent at Philadelphia. His landed property on the island together with the improvements, cost him about 40 or 50,000 dollars; a price which no man but himself or some one like him would have given. I suppose the whole of his property on the island would not sell for more than ten thousand dollars. Q. Had he no foreign funds? A. I think he had none. The funds which he owned abroad had been vested in American 8 per cent. stock. His property by his father amounted to 20,000, which he vested in English 3 per cent. stock; and he received one or two thousand pounds after the death of his mother. Exclusive of his property on the island, he was worth about 17,000 dollars cash and 4 or 5 negroes, over and above what he owed. Mr Wirt . Is he esteemed as a man of talents? Yes, of literary talents. It was common saying in the country, that he had every sort of sense but Common Sense. Mr Burr . What are his predominant passions? A. Chemistry and music. Mr Hay . Was not Colonel Burr to have returned to the island? A. I believe so. I expected him to return in about two months, when his boats were to have been delivered. Mr Lee . What was the size of the island? A. Blannerhasset owned 180 acres, which were about the half of it. Mr Hay . Was not one of the boats fitted up for Mrs Blannerhasset and family? A. One of the large boats was.
Q. Which of the boats? A. One of the 11. Mr Blannerhasset had taken a keel boat, belonging to the firm, up to Col. Barker's to be fitted up for the reception of his family. Col. Barker advised him to have one of the large boats fitted up; on account of its superior accommodation. This was accordingly done. Mr Hay . Had not the delivery of the boats been interrupted by the armed men, would not they have been delivered to Blannerhasset? A. I suppose they would have been delivered at Marietta. I considered for my own part that it would have made but little difference whether delivered to the one or the other; as Mr. Blannerhasset had guaranteed the payment. Mr Martin . Was not the contract made by Col. B. with your firm? A. It was. Mr Burr . Had I authorised you to deliver them to Blannerhasset? A. No. But Blannerhasset had guaranteed the draft on New-York and I thought myself authorised to charge them to him. I had not then heard that the draft was paid. I heard of this the day after their departure from the island. Mr R. E. Parker (one of the jury). Would you have delivered these boats to Blannerhasset, if you had heard of the payment of the draft? A. I should have done it at my own risk; but should have thought myself safe as I had property of Blannerhasset's in my hands. Mr Hay . If delivered to Blannerhasset, would you not have considered yourself, as delivering them to one of Burr's associates? A. I cannot say that I should have thought. But I understood he was an associate of Burr's, from himself and from common report. Mr Daker . Did you make any stay upon the beach, on the night of their departure? A. I did not; for I returned immediately to the house with Mr. Bellnap. Mr Bate . Were the people peaceable on that night? A. Yes. Q. Did you hear any noise like that of war; the roaring of cannon or the rattling of small arms? A. None. Mr Wirt . Did you hear any alarms about the militia? A. There was some in the evening. Mr Parker , (a juror). Did you see the President's Proclamation on that day? A. Not for three days after. We received it by the mail. Mr M. Rae . Did you hear any thing of it before? A. I do not recollect. I believe a printer who had been at Pittsburgh had brought some information about the enterprise being stopped. The Proclamation might have been sent on by a dispatch before the mail arrived. I heard an intimation, that the boats would be stopped before I heard of the Proclamation. Mr Hoy . Did you hear any thing of a State-Warrant? A. No. I did hear that the Legislature of Ohio was then sitting with closed doors, in consequence of information received from Mr. Graham, and that the boats would be stopped. I thought it probable that all the boats would be
stopped. The resolutions of the Legislature of Ohio, I understood were against Blannerhasset and his enterprise. Q. Did you hear of any particular observations from any of the party on the island? A. I think that Comfort Tyler said, he would not resist the constituted authorities, but he had no notion of being stopped by a mob. Mr Wirt . At the time he said so, was the Legislature of Ohio understood to be in session with closed doors? A. It was. Col. Burr . Were Tyler's men guilty of any outrages on the island? A. None. Q. Was there any property on the island except Blannerhasset's? A. None on Blannerhasset's part, which is divided from the rest by a narrow neck, beyond which only one family resided.
THURSDAY, August 20. Examination of Simon Poole. I never was on the island at that time; but was opposite to it. I saw boats and men there; if I mistake not about the 10th of December. I arrived opposite the island about dusk at the distance of about 150 or 200 yards from it. I do not know how many boats were there. I saw people walking about in the evening; and in the course of the night they built a fire, and I saw some persons by the light that appeared to be armed, and as if they were centinels. Mr Hay . Why did you think they were? I don't know they were; but they appeared so to my view. I did not go over that night, nor did I offer to go. Boats were passing and repassing during the night, from the island to the mainland, which I supposed belonged to the island; not large boats but small craft. I did not speak to them. I stood as much undiscovered as possible, as I was authorised by the governor of Ohio to apprehend Blannerhasset. Q. Were there any indications of arrangements about a watch word? A. Yes. In the evening, I saw some boats crossed, when a particular word was given. When the people on the Ohio side wanted to go across, they would hail for a boat. The people on the island would ask, "what boat?" If the answer was P's boat, the boat immediately put off.
Cross Examined. Mr Burr . How long did you stay over that night? A. Perhaps till 10 o'clock. Q. Was it not cold enough to render a fire pleasant? A. It was. Q. Is it not usual for boats to build fires on the bank, when it is so cold? A. It is. The witness also stated in the course of his examination, that there seemed to be a good many men on the island; that lanterns were passing during the night between the house and boats, as if there was business between them; that he could not say, whether the persons whom he had called centinels were not merely loitering around the fire; had he thought it likely, that if he had used the watch word, that the boats would have put off for him; that he heard several hails from the Ohio side that did not give the word, and no boat came from the island, but a boat always came, when that answer was given; that most of the men he saw had no arms, tho' some had; and it was so dark he could not discover whether the men who were brought over were armed or not. The boats sent for them were Skiffs or Canoes, which are called boats in that country—He himself was on the Ohio side.
Examination of Maurice P. Bellnap. Mr Hay . Will you tell us, Sir, what you saw on the island? Mr Bellnap . On the evening of the 10th of December I was at the island of Mr Blannerhasset. I arrived there between 8 and 9 o'clock in the evening. I hailed a boat and they asked my name. Having given it, a skiff was immediately sent over with two of Blannerhasset's servants. Having crossed, I met with Mr Woodbridge, who returned to the house with me. When I went into the house, I observed a number of men, who from the promiscuous view I had of them, might have been about 20. The 2 or 3 I noticed near the door, had rifles, and appeared to be cleaning them. These were all the arms I saw: for I merely passed through the room where they were. Near the place where I landed, I noticed two or three boats and people about them. It was a dark evening and the lights in the boats was the only circumstance which made me notice them.
When Cross examined , Mr B said, that he had given no watch-word, when he hailed; but only his name. He was not certain whether any other person had crossed during the night. He saw Mr Dana there, but does not know when he crossed.
Examination of Edmund P. Dana. On the evening of the 10th December, I understood that the boats were to start, with Comfort Tyler and his men down the river. Two other young men and myself were determined to cross over from Bel-Pre, where I live. We went down to the landing opposite the island, about dusk; took a skiff and landed at the upper part of the landing. We then went to the house. Tyler's boats lay below our own about 7 or 8 rods. I heard some persons talking; but it was dark and I could not distinguish any one. We went into the hall, a large room, where there were a number of men; remained but a short time and did not count them; but I suppose there were about 13 or 16: One of them was running bullets; and there was nothing but hub-bub and confusion about the large fire. I was then introduced into a chamber, where there were Tyler, Blannerhasset, Colonel Smith of New York, and several other gentlemen. I was introduced to Mr Smith and Dr McCaskey, who had his lady there.—Colonel Tyler I had seen the day before. Mr Coleman (a juror). Is it proper to ask any questions about the conversations which took place with those gentlemen?—Chief Justice. It is left to the consent of the accused. Mr Burr . If any of the jury think proper, I can have no objections. The enquiry was not pressed.
When Cross-Examined , Mr D. said, that he was a perfect stranger to the people in the hall, but that on his going in they did not appear to be alarmed.
FRIDAY, August 21. Examination of Israel Miller. Mr Miller stated, that he had arrived on the island between the 7th and 10th December last, in company with Colonel Tyler and Israel Smith; with 4 boats and about 32 men, with 5 rifles and about 3 or 4 pair of pistols in all, that he knew of;
that he had joined them at Beaver, and gone down with them to Blannerhasset's island; and there he saw besides 1 Blannerhasset, two pair of pistols, and a fusse which Blannerhasset took with him. He saw but one man running bullets. He did not see General Tupper there the evening of their departure.
Examination of Purley Howe. Mr Howe stated, that he had not been on the island, during their stay; that he had been applied to by Blannerhasset to make 40 boat poles—and that on the evening of the 10th December he went to the landing (Ohio side) to deliver them from his shop; that Blannerhasset had sent his flat to receive them; that the flat was left with a Centinel, being 2 young men armed with rifles; that he flung the poles down the bank and offered to assist them to put them into the flat; but they said they had men enough. One of his neighbors Mr Ellenwood wanted to go over in the flat; but they refused to take him, saying that they had orders to take no person from the Ohio side—Mr Hay . Did you see any more arms? A. None; but the 2 rifles in the hands of the 2 men. One of the centinels laid down his rifle at the bow of the boat, and stowed away the poles as handed in; while the other sat on the bow and laid his rifle on his lap. All the men were strangers to him except Peter Taylor.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
NEW YORK, August 26. By the ship Ann-Alexander, from London, we have completed our regular file of London papers to the 4th of July, inclusive, and Lloyd's list to the 3d. Extracts from the latter will be found in our marine department. The former affording nothing new or interesting, if we except the following article.
In the English house of commons on Friday, July 3d, Mr. Rose moved the order of the day for the house going into a committee on the American trade indemnity bill. Some conversation took place between Mr. Eden, Mr. Rose, the chancellor of the exchequer, and lord Howick, in which the noble lord suggested, that a provision should be introduced into the bill, authorising his majesty in council to suspend the American trade act, if the American legislature should think fit to put in force the non-importation act.
LONDON, July 3. At the court of queen's palace, the 27th of May, 1807; present, the king's most excellent majesty in council. Whereas it is expedient, that the liberty of navigation and commerce between his majesty's subjects and the subjects of the United States of America, should, for the present, continue in the same manner, and under the same limitations, as are specified in the act of the 37th year of his present majesty's reign, entitled "an act for carrying into execution the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, concluded between his majesty and the U. States of America," and in the act passed in the 46th year of his majesty's reign, for continuing the said act of the 37th year of his majesty's reign; his majesty, by and with the advice of his privy council, is hereby pleased to direct, that all the regulations contained in the said acts shall be duly observed, until other provisions shall be made respecting the matters aforesaid; and the right honorable the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury & the lords commissioners of the admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain. (Signed) W. FAWKENER.
NEW-YORK, August 25. Captain Howell of the brig Achilles, in 19 days from St. Johns, Porto Rico, informs us that four days before he sailed, a Spanish schooner came in from Porto Cavello, with information that an express from Buenos Ayres had arrived, announcing the re-capture of Monte Video by the Spaniards and the massacre of the British garrison.
Accounts from Detroit, state that the first effects of a war with G. Britain will be a savage warfare on the whole extent of our frontier, by the Indians, who, notwithstanding all which our government have done for them, have a settled antipathy to the Long-knives, as they call Americans.
A gentleman from Montreal, says, the government there was removing all the spare cannon down the St. Lawrence, for the defence of Quebec.—Some people too were sending their valuables to that city, in expectation of an immediate war with the United States.
The following British vessels of war are now at Halifax, viz.—Bellona 74, capt. Douglas; Indian 18, capt. Austin; Bermuda 18, Halifax 18, lord James Townsend; and a frigate. The following vessels had sailed from the Chesapeake station:—Milan 38, sir Robert Lawrie; Acasta 50, capt. Beaver; and Helena 18, capt. Worth.
By a gentleman, who arrived here in the British Packet from Halifax, we are politely favored with the following interesting intelligence:
"The Bellona, of 74 guns; Ethalion, 44; Acasta, 44; Halifax, 22; Bermuda, 22; Observateur, 18; Indian of 22; were preparing with the utmost dispatch."
"The La Ville de Milan, of 44 guns, loaded with water, was to sail for the Chesapeake on the 8th of Aug and was to take under convoy the late American brig Eutaw, also loaded with water."
"Sailed in co. with the Packet, the ship Orient, capt. Bray, of Marblehead, for Spain, part of her cargo consisting of Indian goods from Calcutta and exported from Marblehead, amounting to 16,000 dollars, had been condemned in consequence of a decree of the Judge of Halifax that all manufactures from the colonies of Great Britain, beyond the Cape of Good Hope, and imported into America, and exported from thence, would be confiscated, if fallen in with by his majesty's ships of war." The judge remarked, that it was with great diffidence he condemned the property, but would by all means recommend an appeal.
"The schr. Margaret K. Bailey, Ferguson, of Philadelphia; brig Fair American, Brown, of Baltimore; brig Henry, Warren, of Boston, all laid over for further proof; and unable to procure security, therefore the property must remain. 10 per cent. charged on the Eutaw and cargo was sold at auction, the judge has his part."
"The crews of the brigs. Eutaw, Fair American, and schr. Messenger of Baltimore, Orient of Marblehead, and Warren of Boston, were discharged by capt. Douglass at the request of the American captains: also 15 more American seamen that were taken out of other vessels were also discharged, and a subscription made up by the Americans to support them. Also one man from the Indian sloop of war, who had been impressed and remained on board two years and three months, was discharged by order of the Admiral."
"One hundred and fifty men from the Bellona, were confined in the hospital with the scurvy."
BALTIMORE, August 25.
Captain Rich informs that on Sunday last he came to anchor in Patuxent in company with the schr. Othello, Glover, from Liverpool, bound to Baltimore, shortly after a small pilot boat in which he came in and anchored between him and the ship, a man came on board his schooner, apparently a Frenchman, told him his vessel was from Baltimore, bound to Saint Domingo, and made a great deal of enquiry about the ship. The next morning (Saturday) got under way together with the schooner standing down the bay; the schooner's deck was as full of men as could be; she had a French flag flying at her main-p-mast head, and boats were constantly going between the two.
August 28. In the American of Monday last (the reader no doubt recollects the article) we inserted a statement made by Washington Morton relative to the conduct of captain Boulderson, commander of a British packet, who fired on Mr. Morton's schr. one shot going within one hundred yards of her. To this statement, capt. Boulderson has replied in substance as follows:
"On Wednesday afternoon, steering for Sandy Hook, within five or six miles of the Light House, saw a schooner, built and rigged exactly in the pilot boat style: the wind being light with a flood tide, my anxiety was of course great to have a pilot on board. A signal was hoisted & a gun fired, which not being noticed, I fired another gun some minutes after; seeing nothing, I directed the master to be very careful to point the gun very wide of her, in a direction that would be impossible to do any mischief, as evidently appears from the ball falling four or five hundred yards astern of the said schooner."
To the truth of this replication, J. Higgins, in both, said to be a citizen of the United States, has made oath. Morton, however has supported his statement by the depositions of George Reins and John Hopper, who were on board his schooner at the time; the first averring, that he "remarked at the time, being on the end of the boom, that he could throw a stone to the spot where the shot struck, and is of opinion it struck about 100 yards from the schooner;" the latter declaring, "that the ship being rather a-head, the shot came over the bowsprit, nearly raking the schooner, and struck a stern from one to two hundred yards at farthest."
It seems that by making public the conduct of captain Boulderson, Mr. Morton has drawn upon himself the active vengeance of the British partisans in New-York. In reply to the threats of persecution, he very spiritedly says—
"I was perfectly aware, that by publishing the facts which occurred between the British Packet and my vessel, the indignation and vengeance of a certain class of people, would instantly be my portion. But, a sense of justice to myself, and a sacred regard to the dearest rights of my country, forbade me to think of such a contemptible difficulty.—All I ask from these people, is, to let their resentment and their enmity be open and palpable. I never received an obligation from one of them, and stand, therefore perfectly free to take any course they may choose to select, as to determining whatever difference of opinion may exist between any or either of us."
"To my own countrymen I have nothing further to add—to their hearts and heads I willingly commit my cause. If it has with them become a crime to be jealous of our national honor and individual rights, and they think that all things are to be subservient to pounds, shillings, and pence, I am indeed guilty.—But until I hear such an opinion expressed, or until I feel it in the ruin that is allotted for me by the adherents of Great Britain, I shall retain the sweet consolation, that my country is yet independent, and from her courage and patriotism is still worthy of the gift."
When the pilot went on board of capt. Boulderson, the latter approached him with—
"You damn'd rascal you are come at last; you are like the rest of them, for they are all damn'd rascals."
Such conduct and such language betray a determination on the part of the British officers of all classes to continue the same insulting tone towards this country which has invariably characterised them. Boulderson's conduct, like Love's letter, will probably likewise be called "spirited" by the ministerial prints in England; and the turbulent ruffians who command British vessels of every kind, being thus encouraged in their insolence, may at last succeed in their endeavor to bring on a war between the two countries.
NORFOLK, August 28.
The Troop of Cavalry, under the command of Captain R. B. Taylor, were yesterday by general orders, discharged from service. The force now in actual service is composed of Captain Neale's artillery, and Captain Reed's company of Princess Ann militia, under the command of Maj. Newton.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this office.

Trial of Aaron Burr.
LATEST PROCEEDINGS IN THE TRIAL.
FRIDAY, August 28. THE court sat at nine o'clock in the morning.
Mr Martin continued the argument on the great question concerning the admissibility of evidence. His speech was remarkably zealous and animated, and replete with law-learning. It commenced immediately after the meeting of the court, and was not finished when they adjourned about five o'clock in the afternoon.
SATURDAY, August 29. On this day Mr Martin spoke again from 9 in the morning until nearly three o'clock in the afternoon. He was followed by Mr Randolph on the same side who closed the debate.
MONDAY, August 31. A numerous audience assembled for the purpose of hearing the truly important opinion about to be pronounced by the Chief Justice of the United States.
About forty minutes after eleven o'clock, the Judges took their seats.
The Chief Justice delivered in writing the opinion of the court which was uncommonly lengthy, learned and argumentative. Two hours and an half were consumed in reading it. The result was in favor of the motion made by Col Burr and his counsel, to exclude the evidence. We are sorry it is not in our power to insert the opinion at length in the present Argus; but it shall appear as soon as possible. The doctrines expressed and maintained with great ingenuity and logical acuteness were in substance, that, although it was admitted and declared to be law that the actual presence at the scene of action of a person concerned in an act of levying war against the United States is not necessary to constitute him a principal traitor; yet a person not present, but at such a distance from the spot where the overt act is committed as not to be able personally to co-operate with or assist those who actually perform it (his criminality consisting only in his advising and procuring the treasonable assemblage of men, or in his being engaged in league with them) must be specially indicted; and that no evidence against such person is admissible on a general indictment charging the levying of war against the United States, at a certain time and place, when and where he is proved or admitted by the counsel for the prosecution to have been absent—that Treason in levying war against the United States, may be perpetrated without the employment of actual force; but not without the appearance of force; that therefore the persons assembled for a treasonable purpose must be armed, or arrayed in a warlike or threatening manner, and must display a force in some degree proportionate to the object intended to be accomplished; or, by their conduct when assembled, evince their design to execute a treasonable enterprise. Such parts of the opinion of the supreme court in the case of Pollman and Swainston as appeared to convey an opposite doctrine were explained and declared to have been misunderstood by the counsel for the U. S. tho' the language of that opinion was acknowledged to have been equivocal and inaccurate in some respects. Whether the evidence was sufficient to charge the persons who were present at Bladensburg's Island with an overt act of Treason, was not expressly decided; but the contrary was strongly insinuated. Altho' all evidence was proclaimed to be irrelevant and inadmissible upon the indictment which had been filed against Aaron Burr, the jury were informed that the court by no means intended to interfere with their rights, and, if they chose to find him guilty upon the testimony which had been introduced, they had a right to do so!!
The joy and exultation visible in the faces of Col. Burr and his friends was such as might have been expected.
Mr. Hay observed that the opinion he had just heard furnished a variety of matter of consideration; that he could not immediately determine upon the course which ought to be pursued on the part of the U. S. He wished therefore to be furnished with the opinion for his perusal, and to be allowed a little time to consider the steps which it might be proper to take.
After some conversation his motion was acceded to, and the session of the court was ended till 6 o'clock, P. M. at which time the counsel for the U. S. not being yet satisfied as to the measures to be taken, a further indulgence was granted them, and the court adjourned until Tuesday 10 o'clock.
TUESDAY, September 1. The court sat at ten o'clock. Present the Chief Justice only.
Mr. Hay informed the court the opinion delivered yesterday had been maturely considered by the Counsel for the U. S.; the result of which was that he had nothing further to offer, of evidence, or argument, to this jury.
The jury then withdrew; and, after an absence of twenty minutes, returned into court; and Col Carrington their foreman offered their verdict, in the following words indorsed on the bill of indictment:— "We of the jury find that Aaron Burr is not proved to be guilty under this indictment by any evidence submitted to us. We therefore find him not guilty."
Col. Burr and his Counsel warmly objected to this verdict, as informal, and not authorised by the charge given to the jury when they were sworn; contending it was their duty to say "guilty," or "not guilty," and no more;—and that they had no right to return a verdict in writing, but only one to return a verdict in the words used by them.
Mr. Hay said, he knew of no principle which prevented the jury from finding a verdict in this form; and insisted that it ought to be recorded in the words used by them.
Mr Richard E. Parker (one of the jury) observed that, if they were sent back, he should not agree to return any other verdict. It was more satisfactory in this shape to him and to the rest of the jury, than in any other. If he were to answer ore tenus , he should certainly make use of the words which had been written. He enquired whether the indorsement could not stand, and the verdict be recorded in the usual form? The Chief Justice was of opinion that this might be done; that the court had no right to reject the verdict (since it was a full answer to what had been given them in charge) but could direct it to be put in proper form.
The indorsement remained as the jury had made it on the indictment; and the general verdict of "not guilty" was entered on the record.
Colonel Burr said he should not move for his discharge until to-morrow. If there were any objections to his taking this course, they might be made.
The counsel for the United States not being prepared to adopt any certain course with respect to the indictment against him for a misdemeanor, nothing farther was done.
General Jonathan Dutton appeared in court, to answer indictments found against him for treason and a misdemeanor.
He was admitted to give bail; and entered into a recognizance for his appearance the day after to-morrow in the sum of ten thousand dollars, with a Mr Williamson of Elizabeth Town (New Jersey) and Mr Luther Martin, his securities.
The court is to sit again on this day (Wednesday) at 12 o'clock.
IN COUNCIL, August 29th, 1807. THE Governor laid before the board a letter from Foushee G. Tibbs, Captain of a Volunteer Company of Light Infantry in the county of Essex, requesting information respecting the nature and objects of the association of the Virginia Legion of Volunteers, and stating the fears entertained that the officers appointed to a command in the said Legion, will be entitled to precedence in rank over the officers of the main body of the militia; whereupon, it is advised, that the Governor be requested, in answer to the said letter, to explain fully the principles upon which the said Legion is formed, for the purpose of removing the misapprehensions which exist concerning it; and that a copy of the said letter be published in the newspapers of this city, for the general information of the officers of the militia.
Extract from the journal. DANIEL L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
Richmond, August 30th, 1807.
SIR, I HAVE received your favor of the 18th, enclosing the resolutions of the Light Infantry company under your command.—They manifest a spirit of patriotism honorable to them, and honorable to our country. The zeal and ardor evinced by the voluntary tender of their services, will receive a high reward in the thankfulness of their country, and are the surest pledges of the most efficient exertions whenever they may be called into the field. I perform a pleasing duty when I announce to you and to them, that I accept, for my country, the tender of their services. But as there are two acts of Congress under which the executive are authorized to accept the services of Volunteers, (viz) the act of the 18th of April, 1806, and the act of the 24th of February last, the former requiring a service of six months, the latter a service of twelve months, you will be pleased to state under which act your tender is made. And I beg leave to state to you, most explicitly and unequivocally, that not only the officers of your company, but of all other companies, whose services may be tendered and accepted under either act of Congress, will retain the same rank, in every respect that they now hold. I enclose both acts for your consideration.
I am sorry to observe by your letter, that much dissatisfaction has been given in the part of the state in which you reside, by the commissions that have been granted to certain persons as officers of the "Virginia Legion of Volunteers." You express a fear that their operation will be to throw into the back ground, the present old and experienced officers who have encountered much trouble, and devoted much time, in training and disciplining the militia. You say however that the subject is not fully understood, and expect that the executive will give some explanations. I assure you, sir, it will always afford me much pleasure to give to any of my fellow-citizens, a frank and honest explanation of any part of my official conduct, whenever it shall be asked in the spirit and manner which mark your letter.
The act of Congress of the 24th of February last, authorizes the President of the United States "to accept of any company or companies of volunteers, either of Artillery, Cavalry, or Infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, not exceeding 30,000 men;" whose term of service shall be twelve months after they shall have arrived at the place of rendezvous. It also authorises the President to organize them into Battalions, Squadrons, Regiments, Brigades, &c. But the President having called on the executive to hold in readiness 11563 of the militia of this state, being our quota of the detachment of 100,000, has given to the executive the power of accepting, for him, Volunteers under this act, in lieu of the 11563 militia directed to be held in readiness, and has likewise transferred to them the power of organizing them into Battalions, Squadrons, Regiments, Brigades, &c. He has moreover urged, as a matter of the first importance, the necessity of encouraging by all the means in their power, such volunteer associations as are contemplated and authorized by the above act of Congress—a moment's reference to the act, will evince, that it contemplates and authorizes Volunteers of two descriptions; first, such companies, battalions, &c. already organized, and forming a part of the militia, as shall voluntarily tender themselves; and secondly, such companies of Volunteers, not already organized, as "may associate and offer themselves for the service," and may be formed of individuals not only from different companies, but from different regiments and
counties; for there is no restriction in the act of Congress: on the contrary, it clearly holds forth the idea; that the associations may be thus formed, for it provides that "until called into actual service, such companies shall be bound to do regular military duty as is required by law in like manner as before the passage of this act." The law of Congress positively declares that Volunteers of the first description shall continue to be commanded by the officers holding commissions at the time of making the tender of their services. Should your company, or any other organized company in the militia, tender themselves under this law, they will come within this description, and the officers and companies will be accepted, and will hold in every respect their present rank and grade.
But, to associations of the second class, not being already organized, it is necessary that officers should be appointed. By whom is that power to be exercised? The act of Congress will decide. Congress might, on this, as on a former occasion, have given this power to the President alone in some cases, and to the President and Senate in others. But a different policy has been pursued. The President does not claim, nor can he claim any agency, in the appointment of the officers of any grade, for there is no clause of the law which can give such agency, even by implication. On the contrary, a just regard to the sovereignty and independence of the states, has provided that this important power should be confided to the state authorities, by declaring that the "commissioned officers, shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by law in the several states and territories to which such companies shall respectively belong." By this clause we must clearly understand, not that these associations shall remain without officers, until an act of the state legislature shall be passed for the express purpose of appointing them; but that the officers shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by law for the appointment of similar officers in the militia. In referring to our state laws, it must be evident to the most superficial observer, that all officers of the militia below the rank of Brigadier General, are appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the council, or on the recommendations of the respective county courts; the act of Congress, therefore authorises the same course to be pursued with regard to the officers of these new associations. If however, an association be so extensive as to require a command as high as that of Brigadier General, that appointment must be made by the legislature, to whom only it belongs. In making the appointments to offices in these volunteer associations, it has been already announced that the Executive will regard the wishes of the persons associated, by appointing the objects of their choice. This is believed to be a principle that ought to be held sacred in the formation of such associations. It is not departed from by granting commissions previously to the associations, because all who enter them with the knowledge that they will be commanded by the persons holding such commissions, give them the most unequivocal evidence of their approbation. Such commissions have been granted, and will still be granted, as the means of facilitating and encouraging volunteer associations. And it is confidently believed that there is nothing in this practice, contrary to law or to justice. Every body knows that the laws of this state give to the Executive the power of granting commissions to officers of volunteer companies in the militia, before the companies are actually raised; (see acts of 1803 ch. 1. sect. 14) the act of Congress declares that the officers of the volunteer associations authorized by it, shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by the state laws; and the President has transferred to the Executive the power of organizing them into Battalions, Squadrons, Regiments, Brigades &c. Where then is the illegality of these previous commissions? They give no power except to raise and exercise the corps; they do not at all interfere with the militia arrangements of the state; they do not change or affect the situation in the militia, of those who hold them, for the act of Congress expressly declares that "until called into actual service, such companies" (even after they shall have been raised and organized) "shall be bound to do regular military duty as is required by law in like manner as before the passage of this act." Nor is there in this practice anything contrary to justice; for the field originally was, and still is equally open to all our fellow citizens, and there is ample room and much necessity for their patriotic exertions. It is not for me to defend the policy of the act of Congress in authorising these associations. Its policy is obvious. It is not founded on a distrust of the zeal, activity, and patriotism of the militia or their officers; for these associations will be formed of persons who now compose a part of the Militia. It is founded on a wish to relieve the militia from the inconveniences that would necessarily arise from an indiscriminate draft; to have in public service only such of our citizens, to whom the public service would not be inconvenient; and above all, to have at the commencement of hostilities, a body of men, whose period of service will give time for the formation of a regular army, should such an army be deemed necessary. It will be recollected that under the general law of the U. States for calling up the militia, they cannot be compelled to serve more than three months, after their arrival at the place of rendezvous, in any one year," (see 5 vol. of the laws of the United States, page 190.) and by the act of Congress of the 18th April 1806, they cannot be compelled to serve longer than six months after arriving at the place of rendezvous—altho' this term of service might be amply sufficient for ordinary cases, yet it is difficult to imagine an occasion in which it would be totally incompetent for any effectual exertion: Suppose a formidable attack shall be made on a very remote part of the union, to the defence of which the militia of the state or territory attacked, should be insufficient; or suppose that engaged in a war with a European nation having possessions bordering upon ours, it should be deemed advisable in us to carry the war into those possessions, is it not obvious that a body of men raised only for three, or even for six months, however well officered, however
well disciplined and patriotic, would be incompetent for our purposes. The act of Congress of the 24th February last, was intended to provide for such cases, by authorising volunteer associations, whose term of service will be sufficiently long. The "Virginia Legion of Volunteers," is nothing more than one of the associations contemplated by, and established under the authority of that law. It is termed the "Virginia Legion," for no other purpose than to point out the particular nature of this corps, as containing a mixed force of infantry, cavalry, &c. as was the case with other "Legions" established during the revolutionary war.
It was planned by four gentlemen of respectability, William Wirt, Alexander Stuart, John Clarke and Dabney Carr, who on the 11th of this month, submitted to the executive a petition stating that they had "associated together and with many others for the purpose of raising four regiments, to consist of two battalions and ten companies each, under the act of Congress of the 24th of Feb. 1807," and in addition to the engagements of that act, they pledged themselves in the event of war, "to tender their services to the government of the United States for and during its continuance;" and requested, that plan was approved by the executive, that commissions might issue to the persons proposed as officers, in order to enable them to carry it into effect. It is a fact that about the middle of the month of July, the act of Congress, authorising volunteer associations was published by order of the executive in all the papers of this city, for the information of our fellow-citizens; as was also the letter of the Secretary at war, authorising the executive to accept of volunteers under that law in part of the quota of the militia required from this state. It is also a fact, that on the 11th of August, altho' numerous and patriotic tenders of service, of a general nature, had with pleasure been received by the executive, yet they had not received one that was specially made under that law; nor had there been any applications to grant commissions for the purpose of raising volunteer companies under it. The executive therefore, in approving the plan of the "Virginia Legion of Volunteers," approved the first that was offered for their consideration, and commissions have been granted to certain persons as Captains, Lieutenants and Ensigns, for the purpose of enabling them to raise their companies. No higher officers have been commissioned, altho' they are designated. But I do not entertain any doubt of the power of the executive to grant commissions to any officer below the rank of general. It must be admitted by all, that the object of this association is a patriotic one. Does it interfere with the rights of any individual in the commonwealth? I have already shewn that the commissions do not interfere with the existing militia arrangements, and no person whatever will enter them, except by his own voluntary act. It has been announced to the public, that if companies already organised shall tender themselves, they and their officers will be received, and that they will hold their present rank and grade. If the present militia officers shall not be able to procure a tender of the service of the corps they now command, but will raise associations requiring the same command, they will be placed at their head, with their present rank and grade, or if they propose to raise associations which require a command higher than that they now hold, commissions will be given for that purpose; and I am expressly authorised by the executive, to state, that they will in all cases accept the tenders made by officers in the militia in preference to the tenders made by others, provided the tenders shall be of the same extent. How then can the officers complain of this arrangement? A preference will be given to them if they come forward. But if they neither tender their present corps, nor raise new associations, would it be right that volunteer associations, planned and raised by others, should be placed under their command. I am certain that they would be the last to desire it.—The Virginia Legion even if it shall succeed will not raise more than about one fifth part of the volunteers wished to be raised by the President. Here then is an ample field for the exercise of the patriotism of our fellow-citizens. They will not defeat an important object, of an important act of Congress, by contentions about mere form and technical propriety.
I have thought it proper to be thus explicit as to the power, views and policy of the Executive, in granting commissions to the Virginia Legion of Volunteers; and I sincerely hope that there will no longer appear any ground for dissatisfaction—I shall indeed be much concerned if we have mistaken our own powers, or the policy which the interest of our country required us to have pursued. We, however, feel a pleasing consciousness that on this occasion we have done nothing more, nor less, than what appeared to us to be our duty.
As to that part of your letter in which you request my opinion as to the nature of the service in which the volunteers will probably be employed, it is out of my power to give any definite answer. They will be under the direction of the general government. It is certain, however, that they will be employed on no object except such as may be justified by a regard to the honor and interests of the nation; repelling invasions that may be made upon us, or carrying in our turn, invasion into the territories of our enemies that may be accessible to us.
I am with great respect, Sir, your obedient servant, Wm. H. CABELL, Capt. Foushee G. Tibbs, Essex.
Extract from a report made by Captain John Clarke, to the Governor, dated Richmond, June 8th, 1804.
From various sources, written and verbal, I have been informed, that at a place called Hood's, on James river, about 70 or 80 miles below this city, there are between 20 and 30 pieces of ordnance of various descriptions, a part of which is very large, some of them are spiked and a few have their trunnions broken:—Captain Sheppard, a citizen of Richmond, who is engaged in the coasting trade, informs me that at least a dozen of the guns from
Hood's, were carried on board the frigates of the United States, which they were preparing for sea at Norfolk, and that one of said guns now lies at a wharf at Portsmouth.
"At the mouth of the creek on which is the landing of the college of William and Mary there is one or more cannon; one piece very large.
"At some place on the Eastern shore, (which place was not particularly designated to me) there is one brass 4 pounder, two iron 18 pounders, 3 iron 12 pounders, 5 iron 4 pounders, 3 iron 3 pounders, and one iron 9 inch Howitzer.
"At the old public ship-yard on Chickahominy river in Charles City, there are several pieces of iron ordnance, among which are, one 18 and one 12 pounder. I was informed that when the British army ravaged the country of Charles City, several pieces of cannon were thrown into a saw-pit, near the said ship-yard, where they now lie buried.
"At Cumberland town, there are (or were) several large pieces of brass ordnance.
"At Fredericksburg, there is one or more brass pieces.
"At Williamsburg, 2 iron 12 pounders.
"At the mouth of Falling-creek, about seven miles below Richmond, one large iron gun.
"At South-Quay, some ordnance—their number and size unknown.
"At a place called Disson on Chickahominy river, there were four or five pieces.
"At the Meadow bridges, or near them, on the Hanover side of the swamp; two iron cannon were carried and left, when the traitor Arnold led a party of the British army to Richmond.
"At Hanover town, there is a considerable quantity of cannon shot, bomb shells, and 2 or 3 iron mortar beds, most of which are in the river, but may be easily raised, the water not being more than from 1 1/2 to 2 feet deep when the current is low.
"One 18 or 24 pounder lying under a bridge in Scott's mill-dam, Nansemond.
"At Prince George courthouse, 2 iron pieces."
NOTICE.
IN COUNCIL, Aug. 21st, 1807. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive until the 9th day of next month, for the removal of the cannon, &c. in the foregoing extract mentioned, to the public Armory, at the city of Richmond. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
Captain PIRE, with his men, arrived at Natchitoches on the 30th June—they were taken by the Spaniards and detained some months in the Mexican dominions—All their papers, &c. taken from them. (Washington Federalist.)
Drs. Cringan & Adams TAKE this opportunity to inform their friends and the public in general, that they are again associated in the PRACTICE of MEDICINE & SURGERY. Applications must be made at the residence of either of the partners, and at the shop of H. I. CRAWFORD, will be strictly attended to. Aug. 29th, 1807.
Lands for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Dabney Williamson and wife to the subscribers, bearing date the seventh day of March, one thousand eight hundred and seven for securing a debt therein mentioned, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Tuesday the twenty second day of September next, the TRACT OF LAND, wherein the said Williamson now resides, containing by a late survey, three hundred and fifty four acres, this land lies in Henrico county, within five miles of the city of Richmond, on the Brook, near the stage road; there is about one third of this land well timbered with oak, hickory and pine. This tract of land is well worth the attention of any gentleman who wishes to have a farm in the vicinity of Richmond; it is a well and is as good in quality as any in the neighborhood. There is on this land a dwelling house with two rooms and a passage on the lower floor with two rooms above which may with a little repair be made fit for the accommodation of a genteel family with all other necessary out houses, such as kitchen, dairy, meat house, barn, &c. with a well of excellent water in the yard. A further description is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed no one will purchase without first viewing the premises. The sum of sale will be twelve hundred dollars, cash, the balance in two equal annual payments to be secured by a deed of trust on the land, or other satisfactory security, when a good and sufficient title will be made, and possession given by Thomas H. Prosser, } Trustees. Philip Sheppard, } 29th August, 1807. w3t
Notice,
THAT by virtue of a deed of trust made to us, we shall on Saturday the 26th day of September next, before the front door of the Eagle Tavern in this city, expose to sale for ready money, to the highest bidder, one certain piece or parcel of GROUND situated in this city, at Rocke's corner, being a part of Roper's Tenement, as it is generally denominated and which is more particularly described in the aforesaid deed executed by Richard Young to us, and duly recorded in the Register's court of this city, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay and satisfy Byrd George the sum of 400 dollars, with interest thereon from the 10th day of May, 1807, and the costs and charges attending the execution of this trust. Wm. McKim, } Trustees. Wm. Marshall, } Richmond, 27 h, Aug. 1807. tds
TO RENT
TWO LARGE BRICK TENEMENTS, SITUATED on the south side of the main street, and nearly opposite the Market House, one is a corner house lately occupied by Messrs. Shepard and Lurke, the other lies in the occupancy of Mr. John Greene. Those houses are rendered fire proof by the use of iron beams with tiles, and being iron studded in every direction from the danger (from fire) is to be apprehended. Possession may be obtained immediately upon Application to Mr. MITCHELL. Richmond, September 30, 1807. wtf
BLANK BONDS for sale at this Office.

FOR SALE, Opposite Colonel Mayo's new Buildings. 4th, 3rd and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in hds. of the crop 1805—Imported early 1806 New England Rum in hds. and barrels 1 pipe very Superior Holland's Gin Rye Whiskey in barrels Loaf and Brown Sugar in Ditto Coffee by the barrel or bag Beef and Pork in barrels Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or planting Potatoes Shad and Herrings, Stone Lime in large and small casks. And a general assortment of GROCER- IES, &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
NOTICE.
THE books, papers, and accounts of the late mercantile firm of McCredie and McMillan, of the city of Richmond, being now in the possession of George McCre- die, one of the Adm'rs of John McCredie, deceased, who was the surviving partner of McCredie and McMillan. Therefore all those who are indebted either by specialty or otherwise, are requested to make im- mediate payment to George McCredie, or make such other arrangement as may be most conducive to the interest of the said concern, as well as to the debtors thereof. It is expected that due attention will be paid to this notice, as it is desirable that a close should be immediately made of the transactions of the above mentioned firm. NANCY MCCREDIE, Adm'rs. JAMES PENN, } GEORGE MCCREDIE, } Adm'rs. Manchester, 20th June, 1807. tf
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or Stolen from the subscri- ber on the 21st inst. two Mules, to wit: one black stud Mule, shod all round, with long a switch tail, no other mark recollec- ted. Also one mare Mule, of a bay color, with the end of her tail cut off, only shod before, I believe rather poor. Whoever will deliver the said mules to the subscri- ber in the city of Richmond, or give such information so that I get them again shall receive the above reward. JOHN TINSLEY. Richmond, June 24th, 1807. tf
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of  Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
PRICES OF  Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitenti- ary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Rich- mond.
   CUT NAILS.   Wholesale. Retail.     3d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound.   4d. 11 1-2 12 1-2   6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2   8d. 10 11   10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2        CUT BRADS.     8d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   10d. 9 10   12d. 9 10   20d. 9 10        WROUGHT NAILS.     4d. 12 13 1-2   6d. 11 1-2 12   10d. 11 12   12d. 11 12   20d. 11 12   30d. 11 12    Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails.
CUT SPRIGS. 6d.—50 cents per thousand—4d. 67 cents per thousand—6d. 84 cents per thousand. Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.  SHOES Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assort- ment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, At public auction, on the 15th day of Sept. next, that valuable seat known by the name of WHITE HALL, in Goochland county, the residence of Col. John Payne in his lifetime. To enter into a minute description of this seat would be superfluous, as it is supposed no person will purchase without first viewing the premises; suffice it to say it contains 600 acres of GOOD LAND. The dwelling house is spacious and elegant, with a suit of excellent and convenient out buildings, extensive and productive APPLE ORCHARDS, &c. The terms of sale will be one third in two years, the other two thirds in annual payments, next succeeding the first. Bond with personal security will be required for the first payment, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last. At the same time will be SOLD, the STOCK of CATTLE, &c. &c. together with sundry ar- ticles of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FUR- NITURE, on a credit of 12 months; bond and security will be required. SMITH PAYNE, One of the Ex'rs of JOHN PAYNE, Dec. And the only acting Executor of ROY PAYNE, Dec. July 31st, 1807. tf N.B. The land will be shown by Mr. George W. Payne who lives on the premises.  JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, 1000 Sacks  Liverpool Salt. JOHN TOMPKINS. 7th July, 1807. tf
TO RENT, FOR A TERM OF YEARS, OR ONE YEAR, A  VALUABLE FARM In the upper end of Hanover county, and at present in the occupancy of John Hay, Esq., containing 230 acres. There are perhaps few tracts of land that combine more advantages than this. It is well watered; has a full portion of corn, wheat, & tobacco; has a fuller portion of the finest quality meadow land upon it, & lies within 30 miles of the city of Richmond. The uncom- mon healthiness of the situation, the nature of the soil, the happy proportion of wood, arable and grass lands, together with its vicinity to the best market in the county, all serve to render it worthy the attention of any industrious far- mer who may wish to settle himself in this way for life as it may be obtained for any term of years. The buildings are sufficient for the ac- commodation of a small family, and for all plan- tation purposes. The premises will be shown by the present occupant, and the terms made known, upon application to the subscriber re- siding the county of Orange DABNEY MINOR. July 10th, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, MY LANDS in Cumberland county, lying on Appomattox river, joining the lands of Messrs. William & George Skipwith; this land is equal if not superior to any land in Cum- berland county, on James river, it contains 607 acres, one half of which is covered with fine timber of every description. There is on this land a decent dwelling house, and between four and five hundred bearing apple trees of choice fruit One third of the money will be expected when a title is made, the other two thirds may be divided into two annual payments. Mr. Jeremiah Baker or Mr. William Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purchaser. FRANCIS EPPES. Chesterfield, June 3, 1807. tf
Notice is hereby given, THAT the following negro slaves, to wit, Rachel and her two children named Ed- mund and George; Charlotte, Judy, Davy, Janey and Violet, or so many of them as will satisfy the balance due on a deed of trust executed by Benedict Crump to me as trustee, for the ben- efit of Robert Christian, and transferred to Tho- mas Claiborne by said Robert Christian; will be SOLD, on the 31st day of September next, at New Kent courthouse for ready money. JONES R. CHRISTIAN, Trustee. Aug. 8th, 1807. tf
For Sale,  MY PLANTATION, IN the county of Hanover, containing by an old survey, 660 acres. I suppose one third part thereof is timbered land. There is upon it a two story Dwelling House, built out of the ve- ry best materials, neatly painted and has two large rooms and a passage below stairs, and five airy lodging rooms and a passage up stairs; the above house is sixty feet long and twenty two and a half in width. The out houses of every description are such as are calculated for such a dwelling house and plantation; and are all in good repair. The yard and garden are well en- closed; The plantation is under good fences, and there are upon it between five and six hundred grafted Apple Trees, which bear choice fruit, and 1200 good Peach Trees. There is also an Ice House, stocked in the best manner, and ponds of pure water in the neighborhood, from which a plenty of the best ice can be had. The above plantation is about eleven or twelve miles from Richmond, and in as healthy a neighborhood as any in this part of the country. If I should meet with a purchaser for this plantation I will also sell all my Furniture, which is such as the house above described will require—also, all my Stock of Hogs, Cattle, and sixty or seventy head of prime Sheep. I will also sell 1500 acres of LAND, in the county of Greenbrier, about twenty five miles from Lewisburg, and half a mile of the state road leading to the Great Kanawha; this Land is all timbered, and was located in the year 1782, in the name of Andrew Hamilton. Any person who wishes to purchase the above property, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber re- siding on the plantation, in the county of Han- over. WILLIAM TRUEHEART. Aug. 13th, 1807. tf
TO BE RENTED, And possession given in ten days; FOUR large, elegant and commodious STORES, in the most central and bus- y part of this City. To them are attached elegant, airy and extensive accommo- dations for the families of the tenants. JOHN MAYO. June 20. tf  Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that an adjourn- ment of the general meeting of Stockhold- ers has been made to the first Monday in next month; when it is expected the members gene- rally, will attend either in person or by attorney, duly qualified to act for them. JAMES BRANDER, Clk. 3d August, 1807. tf
Advertisement. BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Tho- mas Appilbury, recorded in the court of Fluv- anna county, to the subscribers for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt due to Dun- can McLaughland and Co. will be sold at Kendall Lee's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 12th day of September next, to the highest bid- der, for Cash.  Five Negro Slaves, Eight Horned Cattle, two Horses, one Mare, three Feather Beds and Furniture, sixteen Hogs, with the increase of the said Female Slaves and Stock, since the year 1795, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of three hun- dred and thirty three pounds one shilling and ten pence, with interest from the fourth day of Fe- bruary, 1793, and costs, charges, &c. Robert Hill, } Craven Peyton, } Surviving John Timberlake, } Trustees. Robert Quarles, } -Fluvanna, August 2, 1807. tf
FOR SALE.  My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine creek. A tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further de- scription is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
MR. STEPHEN WOODRUFF. AS you are not an inhabitant of this State, and have no agent known to me, you will take notice, that on the 13th of next month, I shall at the store house of Messrs. Carter and Booker of Prince Edward county, and state of Virginia; proceed to take the deposition of James Ming and others, on the 19th of next month, at the house of Peter Francisco of Buckingham county and state of Virginia, the deposition of Joel Watkins and others; on the second and third days of October next, at the house of Robert Porter, of Wythe county, and state of Virginia, the deposition of said Robert Porter and others, and on the 29th and 30th of October next, at the house of Edward Trabue, of Bourbon county and state of Kentucky, to take the deposition of Robert Trabue and others, to be read as evidence in a suit in chancery now depending in the county court of Prince Edward and state of Virginia, in which you are complain- ant and I am defendant. ANDREW PORTER. Prince Edward county, Aug. 7, 1807. tf
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, at the front door of Triplett T. Estes's tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, on the 7th day of September next, it being Albemarle court day.
One Negro Woman By the name of Viole, one Negro Man by the name of Bob, one Negro Girl by the name of Nancy, and one Negro Boy by the name of Bart- lett, conveyed to me in trust by John Randolph, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Martin Dawson, Trustee. Milton, August 8, 1807. tf
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 20th July,
A Negro Man, Named TONEY, about twenty two years old, five feet, six or eight inches high, well made and on when he went away, an ornabangs shirt and hemp rolls overalls, but carried with him a grey caftan coat, with happels, a swansdown waist- coat, and a pair of overalls of dark Corduroy, large cecid, and an old suit out of drab colored felze; he was raised in Powhatan county, and it is very likely that he may be about Mrs. Chas- teen Cuck's, as he formerly belonged to that es- tate. Any person, bringing said Negro to me, in Charlottesville, or securing him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall be entitled to the above reward of Ten Dollars. JOHN THOMAS. Charlotte county, Aug. 4th, 1807. tf
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from Reuben Clopton, when living in King William county, in the year 1791, on the first of January,
A Negro Man, By the name of NEPTUNE, who formerly be- longed to the estate of John Hales, dec. liv- ing then in the lower end of Henrico—he is a tall, portly fellow, stoops in his shoulders, or you may say round shouldered, high forehead, his hair peeked up each side of his forehead, flat nose, large white teeth, draws his words when he talks, or rather talks through his nose, and has a scar some where in his face, about forty- five years of age—it is supposed he is now pas- sing as a free man in the city of Richmond, as he thinks himself secure. There never has any efforts been made to apprehend him—he has a wife at John Hales, dec. living in the lower end of that county, and a mother—perhaps he may be harbored there. Any person, that will deli- ver him to William Clopton, in Cumberland, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. ELIZABETH CLOPTON. Cumberland county, Aug. 14, 1807. tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the estate of Reuben Clopton, dec. in Cumberland county, Janua- ry 29th, 1807.
A Negro Man, By the name of HARRY, between five and six feet high, 24 or 25 years of age, his complexion darker than otherwise, has large full eyes, his two fore teeth grows wide apart, and has a large flat nose—I believe he has a scar on his left arm where he was inoculated for the small pox, when he lived in Henrico—His clothing I ex- pect he has changed, which would be useless to mention. I expect he is in Richmond or in the lower end of Henrico, where he also was raised, as he formerly belonged to the estate of John Hales, dec.—he has a wife in Prince Edward county, at Jesse Michaux's quarter, where it is likely he also may be harbored.—Any person that will apprehend the said Negro, or confine him in any jail so that I get him again, shall re- ceive the above reward for the same. WILLIAM CLOPTON. Cumberland county, August 14, 1807. tf
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of the late Thomas Comer, dec. are request- ed to come forward with the same legally au- thenticated by the first of September next, as a division of that estate will then be made among the Legatees, and no claim will be received af- ter that day.
Archer Comer, Adm. with the will annexed. Halifax, 6th August, 1807. tf
To be Rented, THE PLANTATION CALLED  RALEIGH, On which the late Thomas Pleasants lived, at present occupied by William Dandridge, Esq. The terms may be known on application to the subscriber in Powhatan county. SAM. PLEASANTS, For the benefit Of the Legatees of TH. PLEASANTS, dec. August 18, 1807. tf
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MAT- TRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, oppo- site the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRES- SES repaired—HORSES TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants.
ANDREW STEVENSON has been commis- sioned by the Governor and Council of Vir- ginia, Notary Public, in and for the district of Richmond. He takes therefore the liberty of saying, that all business confided to him, shall meet with the most marked attention, and dis- patch. Richmond, Aug. 14, 1807. tf
BANK NOTES LOST. LOST about the 11th or 12th instant, on the road leading from Monton's ferry on Staun- ton river in Charlotte county to the Double bridges in Lunenburg county, NOTES of the Bank of Virginia, of the following names, num- bers and dates, viz: 1 of 5 dollars, Robert Birchett, No. 778, May 7th, 1805. 1 of 10 dollars, George Cobb, No. 2483, Dec. 23d, 1805. 1 of 10 dollars, George Lamb, No. 986, Jan. 16th, 1805. 1 of 10 dollars, John Guest, No. 1341, March 16th, 1805. 1 of 10 dollars, George Brook, No. 149, Octo- ber 2d, 1804. 1 of 20 dollars, Seth Pritchard, No. 3690, March 10th, 1807. I will give Ten Dollars Reward to any person who will deliver the above pro- perty to Capt. Little Joe Morton of Charlotte county, or the subscriber living at Halifax court house. William Roberts. 22d August, 1807. tf
LAND FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by James Meriwether, dec. to se- cure the payment of a sum of money due to John Poindexter, will be sold on the nineteenth day of September next, at Louisa courthouse, to the highest bidder, for ready money.
A Tract of Land Lying in the county of Louisa on the waters of Deep creek, adjoining the lands of Col. Thomas Meriwether (near Harwood Goodwin), and o- thers, containing four hundred acres the same more or less. David Bullock, Trustee. August 14th, 1807. tf
At a meeting of the society of Cincinnati at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Thursday, the 28th day of May, 1807. Resolved, That a general meeting of the so- ciety be called on the second Monday in Dec- ember next, to meet at the capitol in the city of Richmond, to take into consideration, and make an ultimate destination of their funds. Resolved, That the standing committee be di- rected and vested with the power of conver- ing all the funds of the society into money, which shall be laid out in Stock of the Bank of Vir- ginia; but the said committee are not autho- rized to act under this resolution until after the said second Monday in December next. Signed, JAMES WOOD, President. Attest, SAM: COLEMAN, Secretary.
In pursuance of the foregoing resolutions the members of the Virginia State Society of Cin- cinnati, are requested to meet at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on the second Monday in December next, for the purpose therein con- templated. JAMES WOOD, President. Attest, SAM: COLEMAN, Sec'y.
FOR SALE, THAT most beautiful and healthy situation, known by the name of HALLSBOROUGH, or HALL'S STORE, lying on the Bucking- ham road, seventeen miles above Manchester. Also another valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the lower end of Powhatan county, contain- ing two hundred acres more or less, with good improvements, and there is no doubt of a great quantity of COAL being on this land. The subscriber will give a great bargain in the said lands, as he wishes to move to the West- ern country. For terms apply to ZACH'N HALL. August 25th, 1807. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE,  A Valuable Plantation, In the lower part of the county of Middlesex, and was formerly the property of the late Col. Wm. Churchill, dec.—It contains 200 acres, and is beautifully situated on the river Pian- keta, about five miles from its mouth; about one fourth of this Land is cleared, the residue is covered with a valuable growth of pine and oak timber, and the soil is as good as any in that part of the country. It enjoys the advan- tage of an excellent spring near the House, and the finest Fish, Oysters and wild Fowl, may be had in the greatest abundance in their respective seasons. The improvements on this Land, are inconsiderable, in consequence of its being for many years past in the hands of tenants. Young Negroes will be taken in part, or for the whole of the purchase, and a good and sufficient title will be made the purchaser, and possession given on or before the first of January next.— For terms, apply to Joseph Carter, jr. near Chowning's Ferry, in the county of Lancaster. If the said land is not disposed of before the 4th Monday in October next, it will then be offered at public auction, to the highest bidder in Ur- bana. JULIAH HARRIS. August 5, 1807. tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living near King and Queen courthouse, on the 26th of July last,
A NEGRO MAN, Named NELSON, about 26 years of age, and about five feet four inches high, very sturdy made, very black, and hath a down look, he has a scar on his breast, and another on his ham, he pretends to tell fortunes; he had on when he went from home, a pair of checked pantaloons; it is probable, he will be dressed well, as he has a plenty of money, which he took from me on the day of his elopement—he has been for some time in the county of Essex; but I have been informed he has gone to Richmond county. Any person that will deliver him to me in King and Queen county, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above re- ward. RICHARD EUBANK, jr. August 22, 1807. tf
Sales at Auction. ON Tuesday the 1st of September next will be Sold, without reserve, on the premises, the BRICK HOUSE & LOT, the property of A- lexander Blackwood, in Adams's Valley; Also, FOUR NEGROES. Terms made known on day of Sale. PROSSER & MONCURE, Aucts. Aug. 24th, 1807. tf
TO BE RENTED, A HOUSE in Manchester, now in the possession of Edward Johnston. For terms, enquire of him on the premises. 23d July, 1807. tf
REVISED CODE. GENTLEMEN who have been so good as to receive subscriptions to the SECOND VOL- UME of the REVISED CODE of VIRGIN- IA LAWS, now in the press, are respect- fully requested to return the subscription papers to the publisher by the first of November next; on which day, the subscription, at the present price, will be closed.
FOR RENT, AND possession given on the 1st day of Oct. three large and convenient Rooms, fronting the street, in the upper part of the house at present occupied by Carter B. Page, Esq. These rooms are well calculated for offices and may be had on reasonable terms. Also the cellar under the store of J. W. Den- nis, & Co. which has lately been fixed up as a store and is rendered more comfortable than usual, there being a good plank floor. For terms apply to Benjamin, Dennis. Richmond, August 20th, 1807. tf
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 28th of April, a Negro Man JOE, and Woman named FANNY, but called by the black people FANNY KENNY, which eloped on the 11th of June. The man is a bright mulatto, about 28 years of age, straight and well built, and has a very brisk walk, and a