Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-07-15 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XVII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1370.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $4 50 to 5 00 CASH.   WHEAT, — 1 00 do.   FLOUR, superfine, — 5 50 do.   FLOUR, fine, — 5 00 do.   CORN, — 3 75 do.   Hemp, clean, (per ton) 200 00 do.   Iron, — 120 00 do.   Bacon, — 12 do.   Whiskey, — 50 do.  
LOAN-OFFICE, State of Virginia, June 8, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice; and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. abovementioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as abovementioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par; in which last case the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid. JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans.
NOTE.
   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six.   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 644 37   If subscribed between the 1st January and 17th March, 1808, 619 63   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 853 62   If subscribed between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42   Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively.   Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. 650 00   J. P. Com'r. Loans.  
JUST RECEIVED And for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Office and Book Store,
THE TRIAL
OF THOMAS O. SELFRIDGE, COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Before the Hon. ISAAC PARKER, Esq., FOR KILLING CHARLES AUSTIN, On the Public Exchange in Boston, August 4th, 1806.
[Price One Dollar.] Taken in short hand by T. Lloyd, Esq. reporter of the debates of congress, and George Gaines, Esq. late reporter to the state of New York; and sanctioned by the court and reporter to the state.
"DANGERS OF THE COUNTRY," By the author of "WAR IN DISGUISE." A few copies of this interesting pamphlet are for sale at the Argus Office.
NOTICE.
THE partnership known by the firm of LYLE and M'CREDIE, is dissolved by the death of the partner George M'Credie. The subscriber, the surviving partner of that house, requests all those indebted to that concern, to make speedy payment to him, as he is now the only person who can grant proper receipts and discharges for those debts. Those who may have claims on that firm are also requested to come forward that they may be adjusted and paid. JAMES LYLE. Manchester, July 7th, 1807.
WILL BE SOLD,
TO the highest bidder, on the 31st day of the present month (July) at the dwelling house of Mrs. Susanna Haws, which is at Chatsworth new buildings.
All the Personal Estate
Of Frederick Haws, dec. consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture. Twelve months credit will be given for all sums above four dollars, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
GEORGE KEESEE, Admr.
N. B. All persons having claims against the said estate are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated on or before the day of sale; and all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment without farther trouble. G. K.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Moses Davis, to secure the payment of a sum of money due Frederick Pleasants, together with the expenses attending the execution of the trust; I shall proceed to sell for cash, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the seventh day of July next, between the hours of one and three o'clock in the afternoon,
A TRACT OF LAND,
In the county of Henrico, seven miles from the city of Richmond, containing ninety acres, be the same more or less, and conveyed to the said Davis by Jesse Grinstead, and bounded by the lands of Charles Sneed, Watson Patten and others. The improvements are a dwelling house with all necessary out-houses, and a good orchard. More than half the tract is uncleared and well timbered. Also, for sale, on the same terms, a handsome CHARIOT. very little worn.
THOS. H. DREW, Trustee.
Richmond, June 23. 1807. tds
THE above sale was unavoidably postponed; but by consent of the parties will positively, without reserve, for cash, take place at the Vendue Office of the subscribers, on Thursday the 23d instant, between the hours of eleven and one o'clock, by PROSSER & MONCURE. Richmond, July 8th, 1807. tds
ALL persons who have not satisfied their subscriptions to the PUBLIC DINNER, at the Capitol, on the fourth instant, are informed that the subscriber being called out upon public duty, has authorised the Bar-keeper at the Union-Tavern, to receive payment and grant discharges—He flatters himself that his absence, will not, upon this occasion, operate to his injury. P. MOSELEY. July 8. 34
JUST RECEIVED,
From Dr. CHURCH'S Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this Printing Office, a fresh supply of the following
Patent Medicines:
 CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consumptions.  PATIROSA LOZENGES, For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c.  CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheumatic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c.  ANODYNE ESSENCE, for the head-ache.  VOLATILE TINCTURE, for the tooth-ache.  THE BOTANICAL TEA, INFALLIBLE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, For the cure of corns.  CHURCH'S ANALYPTIC FEMALE PILLS, SCOTCH OINTMENT, Cures the most inveterate itch in four hours without Mercury.  EYE SALVE, for all disorders of the eyes.  ANTISCORBUTIC TINCTURE, For the teeth, breath, and scurvy in the gums.  ESSENCE OF SCURVY-GRASS, For preventing and curing the sea & land scurvy.  VERMIFUGE LOZENGES, For destroying worms in children & grown persons.  ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR, For the cure of all kinds of Fits.  CORDIAL RESTORATIVE BALSAM, For nervous disorders, debility inward weakness &c. &c.  VEGETABLE LOTION, For the face & skin, freckles, sun-burns, prickly heat, ring worms, tetter, &c. &c.  DR. CHURCH'S ANTIBILOUS PILLS, For the cure of malignant and bilious fevers, dyspepsy, jaundice, costiveness, acidity, cholera morbus, gravel, indigestion loss of appetite, and all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels.  THE GENUINE PATENT ALTERNATIVE PILLS, Iride of scurvy, cutaneous disorders, the venereal disease, &c.  HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS, ESSENCE OF PEPPER MINT.  ALSO, DR. CHURCH'S TREATISE ON THE VENEREAL. Containing plain and easy directions for the speedy and effectual cure of that disease in both sexes; whereby any person may cure themselves a small expense—price half a dollar. 
Blank Books,
Of various kinds for sale at this Office.
Oration,
DELIVERED ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, BY THOMAS MARSHALL, Esq.
One of the members of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, which we publish with pleasure, at the request of that Company.
Fellow Countrymen,
ONCE more, the revolving year brings round the important day on which the people of America, declared themselves independent, and took their place among the nations of the earth. Throughout this wide extended empire, from the St. Croix to the St. Mary's, and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, our fellow-citizens assemble to commemorate an event equally glorious and interesting, and to manifest the joy yet glowing in every bosom at the successful termination of a conflict, commenced on principles the most exalted, and continued with firmness the most inexhaustible. Long, very long, may we continue to rejoice, and to feel all those motives for mutual gratulation, which ought to animate every bosom.—Long may we behold in ourselves, one united, happy people; in possession of a fertile, extensive, undiminished territory; enjoying all the blessings of real liberty, of mild and equal laws enacted by ourselves, thro' the medium of governments of our own creation. This is, and this will be the happy condition of our common country, so long as our own conduct be calculated to preserve it, so long as we remain sincerely observant of the rights of others, and actively vigilant in the maintenance of our own. America alone can throw away American happiness; and it is not among the least of our advantages, that the United States, if true to themselves, have nothing to fear from others.
The human mind on some occasions, acquires a sublime grandeur at other times unknown to it; and, as if elevated to the height of the object it pursues, displays a vigor, and manifests an energy, of which in ordinary situations, it would seem incapable. One of these great occasions was on the day we celebrated; and it is impossible to contemplate the circumstances attending it, without feeling for the actors in the interesting scene that excited and enthusiastic admiration, which actions, far above the ordinary level of human achievement, can alone produce.
Britain had closed a long and bloody war, in which she had triumphed over the greatest potentates of the earth, and had torn from their unwilling hands an immense territory which served to swell and to secure her own extensive dominions. France and Spain had sunk beneath her arm. She had unfolded powers, and displayed military talents not before attributed to her. Her armies were deemed invincible, her fleets covered, and triumphed in every ocean, and her resources appeared inexhaustible. In no part of the habitable globe was her power more respected, or her military capacity held in higher estimation than in America. We had ourselves contributed to gather the laurel with which she was crowned, and to entwine the wreath which encircled her brow.
In this state of things, a claim was advanced, which we believed, conscientiously believed, to be incompatible with our liberties, and subversive of our rights. A few gloomy years of irritating altercation, demonstrated that this claim, however unrighteous, must be submitted to, or repelled by the sword. Such had been the connection between the mother country and her colonies, that this unexpected change of affairs, found us without arms, without soldiers, without ships, without revenue, & dependent on annual importations from Britain for the very cloths which were to shield us from the frosts of winter and the pernicious influence of our summer's sun.
Could it be believed that in this defenceless state, infant America would dare to take up the gauntlet thus haughtily thrown down by this gigantic champion, and entering the lists alone, match herself in single combat with the mistress of the deep; I had almost said the mistress of the world?—Yes, she did dare, she greatly dared to enter into the tremendous conflict. Where is the American, whose pulse does not beat high at the recollection of it, who is not proud of the fame of his country, and who does not feel ennobled by the manly resolution then taken to preserve our rights, or to perish with them? It is thus, and thus alone, that national grandeur and national safety, are to be obtained. By daring under such circumstances to contend for self government, America shewed herself worthy to be free; and the courage which prompted her to engage in the enterprise, was a sure pledge of its successful issue.
Never can we sufficiently admire those enlightened patriots, who, at so much hazard to themselves, in the early stages of the war, saw the storm thicken around them, beheld the lightning flash, and heard the thunder roar, but refused to seek shelter from its violence by means humiliating to themselves or injurious to their posterity. Wonderfully magnanimous was the resolution taken by America, unfurnished with the means of war, and having no other reliance than the courage of her sons, to join in the appeal of heaven and the sword; to meet with unshaken fortitude the pressure of varied and multiplied calamity; and to spurn the inglorious idea of purchasing ease and security, by the abandonment of her national character!
Turning our eyes from the sages who presided in our councils, with what pride and satisfaction must we view a brave and vir-
tuous yeomanry, who, unimpelled by motives of personal ambition, could yield without reluctance the accustomed and well-earned profits of honest industry, and devote a large portion of their labor to objects no longer productive of individual wealth, who could at the call of their country, cheerfully relinquish those labors for the tented field; and exchange the sweetness and serenity of domestic enjoyment, for the din of battle and the clangor of war. This was no effort of enthusiasm bursting forth in an immense display of momentary, but incapable of steady and uniform exertion; it was no flash of lightning.
"That in a spleen unfolds both heaven and earth, But ere a man has time to say, behold!" is dissipated and lost forever. It was the deliberate settled purpose of a generous virtuous people, resolved to maintain that national character and those national rights, which they had been compelled to assume, by the unwarrantable claims of a government, with which it had been their delight to be connected.
For eight long years, the great mass of the people steadily supported a conflict, which was marked throughout its course by every species of privation and of suffering. With all the ports of our extensive coasts blockaded, the rich productions of our bountiful soil could no longer be exchanged for the manufactures of the other quarter of the world; commerce no longer poured her wealth into our lap, or furnished those conveniences which habit had converted into the necessities of life. Labor was no longer stimulated by its usual encouragement, and honest industry lost its just reward. To increase the calamities of that disastrous period, a malignant enemy in the very bosom of our country, carried fire, devastation, and death, into almost every part of it. Our towns, our villages, were devoted to the flames—and the humble cottage, not less than the edifice of wealth, was involved in the general ruin. Yet through all these sufferings and these perils, not an inglorious sentiment was permitted to escape America. However desirable peace might be, only safe and honorable peace could be accepted. To have bartered the dignity of our country for individual safety, to have trafficked away her national rights for domestic ease, to have given up one iota of her independence for the restoration of any personal gratifications, was unworthy of the hardy patriotism of the age, and would have doomed to infamy, the man who could have proposed it.
Even that sex, which seems formed to sweeten the fiercer passions, and to soften the most rugged manners of man; which seems best calculated to embellish, to adorn, to humanize the world; which shrinks from danger, and persuades by gentleness; partook of the general firmness, and participated in the general suffering. They exhibited a patient contentment and a persevering resolution, which would have shamed into courage, men, intimidated by the dangers of the conflict, and reanimated those who were worn out by a long course of individual sacrifices. They relinquished every personal ornament without a sigh, and knew not that they became more lovely by doing so. They yielded without a murmur every luxury to which they had been accustomed, and travelled with gay and sprightly steps along the toilsome path which conducted America to independence.
While the American army, surrounded with difficulties almost insuperable, maintained, with unshaken fidelity and unconquerable courage, the arduous conflict in which their country was engaged, the sinews of war were cut, the funds of the nation gave way; and it was confidently believed by those, who founded their calculations on the ordinary character of man, that troops, half famished, half naked, and unpaid, would at length withdraw their support from a cause, in defending which so many ills were to be encountered. But these calculators, estimated by a wrong standard, the principles and motives of those from whom this conduct was expected. An exalted love of country, a high sense of national dignity, an enthusiastic devotion to national independence, had induced them to assume the military character; and no toils, no sufferings, no dangers, could induce them to lay it down, till their object was obtained.
Brave and disinterested patriots! Never shall your services be forgotten! A grateful country will recollect them, and will rejoice to honor herself by bestowing her honors upon you.
At the head of this band of heroes, we behold a Chief marked out by heaven as the saviour of his country. Endowed with every quality of mind and body, which could fit him for the arduous conflict he conducted; the destinies of his country were placed in his hands; and he exhibited, in situations the most difficult and the most responsible, those rare virtues and talents, which the occasion most eminently required. Enterprising without rashness, firm without severity, persevering without obstinacy; in him, courage and caution were so happily blended that neither could obtain the ascendancy, but each appeared to rule as the public interests required. The firmness of his mind diffused itself over his countenance; and when he presented himself to his admiring soldiers, they were ready to believe, in contradiction to their own senses, that some great advantage was at hand. View him, with an army reduced by battle, by disease, or mistaken policy, to a mere handful, and even in this situation, he was formidable. His mind, instead of bewailing misfortune, was employed in the means of repairing it, and of turning to the best account all the means he possessed. With such a leader, America could not be vanquished. With such a leader, the path of liberty and independence, might be intricate, but was certain.
Who can take this short review of our history, without sentiments of the most glowing admiration, for the sages who conceived, and the heroes who executed the political wordwork of our revolution? Where is the bosom that does not burn with a noble ambition to emulate the glory of our fathers? My fellow-citizens, the events which have lately taken place, are calculated to revive in the bosoms of us all those feelings of bold and energetic patriotism, which made us a nation; and drew to this side of the Atlantic the eyes of an astonished and admiring world. On an occasion such as this, all diversity of political opinion should be, and I hope will be, lost in one great, one universal resolution, to support our government or be buried in its ruins.—When the trump of war is sounded on our coasts, and the cannon of an enemy reverberates along our shores; let us not stop to enquire with diplomatic precision, into the causes of the contest; but, with instinctive patriotism, hasten to repel the first attack upon our country. At the cry to arms, the citizens of America, numerous as the sand upon their shores, and hardy as the oaks of their forests, shall rush from the mountains and the plains, and wave the triumphal eagle, once bathed in the best blood of their adversaries. Let us then, my fellow-citizens, with the inspiration, as well as in the language of that glorious instrument which first asserted our independence, pledge mutually to each other, and in defence of our common country, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.
WILMINGTON, (Del.) July 4.
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Wilmington, in the state of Delaware, pursuant to public notice, John Dickinson, Esq. was appointed Chairman, and Outerbridge Horsey, Esq. Secretary.
The President's Proclamation and the communication of the committee at Norfolk relative to the inhuman violence committed on the frigate Chesapeake, were then read and duly considered; whereupon Dr. James Tilton, Samuel White, Esq. John Warner, Edward Roche, Esq. Jacob Broom, Esquire, Ebenezer A. Smith, and James Lea, were appointed a committee to form resolutions, expressive of the sense of this meeting relative to so daring an outrage, who, after a short deliberation, reported the following, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we view with the strongest sentiments of indignation and abhorrence the late unprovoked, lawless and ferocious, attack made by the British ship of war Leopard upon the frigate Chesapeake, and the daring insult offered thereby to the flag, the government and the people of the United States.
Resolved, That we highly approve of, and are ready to second with our warmest efforts, the prompt, the spirited and patriotic conduct of our fellow citizens at Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Hampton.
Resolved, That the murder of our fellow-townsmen, John Pierce, the late acquittal and promotion of captain Whitby, the perpetrator of it, added to this recent & unparallel'd act of violence committed on the Chesapeake frigate, officers and crew, evince a disposition on the part of the British hostile to the peace, prosperity and independence of this country.
Resolved, That we will maintain the strict observance of the proclamation of the president of the United States, by every means in our power.
Resolved, That we will support with our lives and fortunes such other measures as the government may adopt to obtain retribution for the flagitious violation of our national rights and the murder of our fellow-citizens.
Resolved, That the governor of this state be requested to warn the militia, and to excite them, by such means as he shall think best, to be ready, upon any case of emergency, for the defence of our shores, and such towns as might otherwise be subject to depredation and plunder from the lawless marauders.
Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed, whose duty it shall be to hold communication with like committees in the different counties and towns of this State and of other States; and also to advise with such other influential characters, throughout the United States, as they may think proper to consult, relative to the objects of this meeting.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be transmitted to the President of the United States and the Governor of this state; and that they be published in the newspapers.
The committee appointed in pursuance of the seventh resolution are:—
 James Tilton,  Samuel White,  John Warner,  Edward Roche,  Outerbridge Horsey. 
Resolved, That this meeting tender their thanks to the Chairman and Secretary for the discharge of their duties.
(Signed) JOHN DICKINSON, Test, O. HORSEY, Sec'y. July 4, 1807.
TAKEN from a negro fellow a few days since, a BANK NOTE, which he said he had found, but which I believe was stolen. The owner may have it on application to the subscriber, and paying the price of this advertisement. JOHN H. STROBLA.

AN IMPORTANT AND LUMINOUS COMMUNICATION ON THE SUBJECT OF THE IMPRISONMENT OF AMERICAN AND FOREIGN SEAMEN AND OTHER PERSONS.
IT has become manifest to every attentive observer, that the early and continued aggressions of Great-Britain on our persons, our property, and our rights, imperiously demand a firm stand—an effectual, though calm system of measures of arrestation. For this purpose, it is our duty to make ourselves completely masters of the great truths and arguments by which our rights have been elucidated, supported & maintained.
On the 17th of January, 1865, the President of the United States communicated to Congress an extract from a dispatch of James Madison, Esq. our secretary of state, to James Monroe, Esq. our minister in London, which contains many facts highly important, and observations and arguments perfectly satisfactory and conclusive against "impressments of seamen and passengers, whether Foreign or American, on board of our vessels." The re-publication of that document at this crisis will at once display some of the reasons on which the government has probably declined to sanction the recent draught of a treaty with Great-Britain, and will elucidate the ground on which the question of the impressments of persons, both native and alien, has been rested by our administration.
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of State to James Monroe, Esq. dated 5th January, 1804.
WE consider a neutral flag, on the high seas, as a safeguard to those sailing under it. Great-Britain on the contrary, asserts a right to search for and seize her own subjects; and under that cover, as cannot but happen, are often seized and taken off, citizens of the United States, and citizens or subjects of other neutral countries, navigating the high seas, under the protection of the American flag.
Were the right of Great-Britain, in this case, not denied, the abuses flowing from it, would justify the United States in claiming and expecting a discontinueance of its exercise. But the right is denied, and on the best grounds.
Although Great-Britain has not yet adopted, in the same latitude with most other nations, the immunities of a neutral flag, she will not deny the general freedom of the high seas, and of neutral vessels navigating them, with such exceptions only as are annexed to it by the law of nations, she must prove that each an exception in the law of nations in favor of the right she contends for. But in what written and received authority will she find it? In what usage except her own, will it be found? She will find in both, that a neutral vessel does not protect certain objects denominated contraband of war, including enemies serving in the war, nor articles going into a blockaded port, nor as she has maintained, and as we have not contested, enemies property of any kind. But no where will she find an exception to this freedom of the seas, and of neutral flags, which justifies the taking away of any person, not an enemy in military service, found on board a neutral vessel.
If treaties, Britain as well as others, are to be construed on this subject, it will equally appear, that no countenance to the practice can be found in them. Whilst they admit a contraband of war, by enumerating its articles, and the effect of a real blockade by defining it, in no instance do they affirm or imply a right in any sovereign to enforce his claims to the allegiance of his subjects, on board neutral vessels on the high seas. On the contrary, whenever a belligerent claim against persons on board a neutral vessel, is referred to in treaties, enemies in military service alone are excepted from the general immunity of persons in that situation; and this exception confirms the immunity of those who are not included in it.
It is not then from the law or the usage of nations, nor from the tenor of treaties, that any sanction can be derived for the practice in question. And surely it will not be pretended that the sovereignty of any nation, extends in any case whatever, beyond its own dominions, and its own vessels on the high seas. Such a doctrine would give just alarm to all nations, and more than anything would countenance the imputation of aspiring to an universal empire of the seas. It would be the less admissible too, as it would be applicable to times of peace, as well as to times of war, and to property as well as to persons. If the law of allegiance, which is a municipal law, be in force at all on the high seas, on board foreign vessels, it must be so at all times there, as it is within its acknowledged sphere. If the reason alleged for it be good in time of war, namely, that the sovereign has then a right to the service of all his subjects, it must be good at all times, because at all times he has the same right to their service. War is not the only occasion for which he may want their services, nor is external danger the only danger against which their services may be required, for his security. Again; if the authority of a municipal law can operate on persons in foreign vessels on the high seas, because within the dominion of their sovereign they would be subject to that law, and are violating that law by being in that situation, how reject the inference that the authority of a municipal law may equally be enforced, on board foreign vessels, on the high seas, against articles of property exported in violation of such a law, or belonging to the country from which it was exported? And thus every commercial regulation, in time of peace too, as well as of war, would be made obligatory on foreigners and their vessels, not only whilst within the dominion of the sovereign making the regulation, but in every sea, and at every distance where an armed vessel might meet with them. Another inference deserves attention. If the subjects of one sovereign may be taken by force from the vessels of another, on the high seas, the right of taking them when found, implies the right of searching for them, a vexation of commerce, especially in the time of peace, which has not yet been attempted, and which for that as well as other reasons, may be regarded as contradicting the principle, from which it would flow.
Taking reason and justice for the tests of this practice, it is peculiarly indefensible; because it deprives the dearest rights of a regular trial, to which the most considerable articles of property captured on the high seas, is entitled; and leaves their destiny to the will of an officer, sometimes cruel, often ignorant, and generally interested by his want of mariners, in his own decisions. Whenever property found in a neutral vessel, is supposed to be liable, on any grounds to capture and condemnation, the rule in all cases is that the question shall not be decided by the captor, but be carried before a legal tribunal, where a regular trial may be had, and where the captor himself is liable to damages, for an abuse of his power. Can it be reasonable then, or just that a belligerent commander, who is thus restricted, and thus responsible in a case of mere property of trivial amount, should be permitted, without recurring to any tribunal whatever, to excise the important question of their respective allegiances and to carry that decision into instant execution, by forcing every individual he may choose, into a service abhorrent to his feelings, cutting him off from his most tender connections, exposing his mind and his person to the most humiliating discipline, and his life itself to the greatest dangers? Reason, justice and humanity unite in protesting against so extravagant a proceeding. And what is the pretext for it? It is that the similarity of language and of features between American citizens and British subjects, are such as not easily to be distinguished; and that without this arbitrary and summary authority to make the distinction, British subjects would escape, under the name of American citizens, from the duty which they owe to their sovereign. Is then the difficulty of distinguishing a mariner of one country from the mariner of the other, & the importance of his services, a good plea for referring the question whether he belongs to the one or to the other, to an arbitrary decision on the spot, by an interested and irresponsible officer? In all other cases, the difficulty and the importance of questions are considered as reasons for requiring greater care and formality in investigating them, and greater security for a right decision on them. To say that precautions of this sort are incompatible with the object is to admit the object is unjustifiable; since the only means by which it can be pursued are such as cannot be justified.
The evil takes a deeper die, when viewed in its practice as well as its principles. Were it allowed that British subjects should be taken out of American vessels on the high seas, it might at least be required that the proof of their allegiance should lie on the British side. This obvious and just rule is, however, reversed; and every seaman on board though going from an American port, and sailing under the American flag, and sometimes even speaking an idiom proving him not to be a British subject, is presumed to be such, unless shown to be an American citizen. It may surely be affirmed that this is an outrage and an indignity which has no precedent, and which Great-Britain would be among the last nations in the world to suffer, if offered to her own subjects, and her own flag. Nor is it always against the right presumption alone, which is in favor of the citizenship corresponding with the flag, that the violence is committed. Not unfrequently it takes place in defiance of the most positive proof, certified in due form by an American officer. Let it not be said, that in granting to American seamen this protection for their rights as such, the point is yielded, that the proof lies on the American side, and that the want of it in the prescribed form justifies the inference that the seamen is not of American allegiance. It is distinctly to be understood, that the certificate usually called a protection to American seamen, is not meant to protect them under their own, or even any other neutral flag on the high seas. We can never admit, that in such a situation, any other protection is required for them than the neutral flag itself on the high seas. The document is given to prove their real character, in situations to which neither the law of nations, nor the law of their own country, are applicable; in other words, to protect them within the jurisdiction of the British laws, and to secure to them, within every other jurisdiction, the rights and immunities due to them. If, in the course of their navigation even on the high seas, the document should have the effect of repelling wrongs of any sort, it is an incidental advantage only, of which they avail themselves, and is by no means to be misconstrued into a right to exact such a proof, or to make any disadvantageous inference from the want of it.
Were it even admitted, that certificates for protection might be justly required in time of war, from American seamen, they could only be required in cases where the lapse of time from its commencement, had given an opportunity for the American seamen to provide themselves with such a document. Yet it is certain, that in a variety of instances, seamen have been impressed from American vessels, on the plea that they had not this proof of citizenship, when the dates and places of the impressments demonstrated the impossibility of their knowing in time to provide the proof, that a state of war had rendered it necessary.
Whether, therefore, we consult the law of nations, the tenor of treaties, or the dictates of reason and justice, no warrant, no pretext can be found for the British practice of making impressments from American vessels on the high seas.
Great Britain has the less to say in excuse for this practice, as it is in direct contradiction to the principles, on which she proceeds in other cases. Whilst she claims and seizes on the high seas, her own subjects, voluntarily serving in American vessels, she has constantly given, when she could give, as reason for not discharging from her service American citizens, that they had voluntarily engaged in it. Nay, more, whilst she impresses her own subjects from the American service, although they may have been settled and married, and even naturalised in the United States, she constantly refuses to release from her service American citizens impressed into it, whenever she can give for a reason, that they were either settled or married within her
dominions. Thus, when the voluntary consent of the individual favors her pretensions, she pleads the validity of that consent. When the voluntary consent of the individual stands in the way of her pretensions, it goes for nothing! When marriage or residence can be pleaded in her favor, she avails herself of the plea. When marriage and residence and even naturalization are against her, no respect whatever is paid to either! She takes, by force, her own subjects voluntarily serving in our vessels. She keeps by force American citizens involuntarily serving in hers. More flagrant inconsistencies cannot be imagined.
(The remainder in our next.)
GEORGETOWN, (D. C.) July 1. Agreeable to a public notice given this morning by the Mayor, a very large and respectable number of the citizens of this place convened at the Union Tavern, for the purpose of expressing their sense of the late daring outrage on the flag, honor, and independence of the American nation, by the British squadron now lying in the Chesapeake Bay.
General John Mason, was chosen chairman, and David Wiley, secretary.
A communication from the Corresponding Committee of Norfolk addressed to the Mayor & citizens of this place, was read. On motion, the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draw up such resolutions as the occasion appeared to require—John Mason, Thomas Turner, Walter Smith, Stephen B. Balch, Thomas Corcoran, James S. Morsell, Benjamin Stoddert and David Wiley.
After a short retirement, the committee made report—Whereupon,
Resolved unanimously, That this meeting consider the late unwarrantable, dastardly and wanton attack on the frigate Chesapeake, by the British ship of war Leopard, as an outrage on the peace and safety of the community, and on the honor of the nation not to be borne with.
Resolved unanimously, That we consider the death of those of our fellow-citizens who have fallen on this unprecedented occasion, as produced by a murder of the blackest dye, as calling loudly for unqualified redress, and if prompt and ample satisfaction be denied, for national vengeance.
As we first heard of this infamous act with astonishment, mingled with horror & indignation, so we yet regard it with feelings of the deepest resentment, and of the most decisive determination that no sacrifice is too great to maintain our independence, national honor, and character. Devoted, by inclination and by habit, most sincerely to peace, we deprecate a state of war. But as there are cases where nothing is left but war or abject submission—war or national disgrace—war or the surrender of every thing we hold most dear in society—the mind of a free man—of an American citizen cannot balance one moment, therefore,
Resolved unanimously, That having entire confidence in the wisdom and firmness of our government to repel injury and insult, and to enforce redress, we pledge our lives and our fortunes to support all the measures which they may adopt, whether of immediate or ultimate resort to arms.
Resolved unanimously, That in the present state of things, and until the decision of our national council be known, we concur most heartily with the determination of our fellow-citizens of Norfolk, that all intercourse with the British ships of war in our harbors or on our coasts, or with their agents among us, should be discontinued—That we will use our best endeavors to prevent such intercourse, & that all persons guilty thereof, shall be declared infamous.
Resolved unanimously, That immediate enquiries be made for the families, if such they had, of Joseph Arnold and Robert McDonald, said to have been our neighbors, and of the city of Washington, and who fell under the late piratical fire of British guns—and if there be such families, that a subscription be opened without loss of time by our committee appointed on this occasion (in conjunction with any committee from Washington) for their relief and comfortable support.
Resolved unanimously, That Mr. Mason, Mr. Morsell, and Mr. Turner, be a committee on the part of this meeting, to wait on the President of the United States and hand him a copy of these proceedings.
Resolved unanimously, That this meeting most cordially approve of the spirited, patriotic and decisive conduct of the good citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton, and that in the opinion of this meeting they are highly entitled to the thanks of all the people of the United States, for the manly, prompt and efficacious measures adopted by them—and that the committee answer the communication of the 25th ult. from Norfolk, and transmit them a copy of these proceedings.
Resolved unanimously, That the committee cause the proceedings of this meeting to be published for the information of the citizens—and that they correspond if requisite with any other committees which may be appointed on this occasion.
JOHN MASON, Chairman, DAVID WILEY, Secretary.
WASHINGTON CITY, July 9.
THE ANNIVERSARY of our Independence was celebrated here with great and uncommon zeal. An elevated sentiment of patriotism pervaded all ranks of society, who vied with each other in demonstrations of joy on the return of a day so eminently calculated to inspire noble and generous feelings. The young and the old, the rich and the poor, the republican and the federalist, all burned with indignation at the wrongs of Britain, and avowed their unalterable purpose to shed their last drop of blood, and to spend their last farthing, should the crisis require it, in defence of their country. The calm decision with which this determination was expressed leaves no room to doubt but that in case of a war what the heart prompts the arm will execute.
The dawn of day was announced by a grand salute at the Navy Yard, at which instant the colours of the various nations with which we hold intercourse were raised, all except those of Britain, which was not seen here, or in any other quarter of the city during the day. Hitherto the flag of this nation had occupied a conspicuous place among those of the powers in friendship with the United States. On this occasion it was justly consigned to marked obscurity and neglect.
The volunteer companies of the militia of the District of Columbia, commanded by col. M'Kenney assisted by major Young, paraded at an early hour in front of the President's house, com-
posed of capt. Cox's and capt. Dangerfield's troops of cavalry, capt. Lynn's and capt. Beatty's companies of light infantry, capt. Paterson's artillery, capt. Bonsall's riflemen, and capt. Nourse's infantry.
At 12 o'clock the line was passed in review by brigadier gen. Mason, attended by majors Beall, Jones, and Sprigg, and several other officers on horseback—when various evolutions and firings from the artillery and musketry took place: These done, the troops were formed in an open column, and paid the marching salute to the President standing in the north portico of his house, attended by the secretaries of war and of the navy gen. Wilkinson, gen. Mason, col. Wharton, and a number of officers of the army, navy, and militia; after returning to their ground the troops were dismissed, and their officers waited on the President.
It gave us infinite pleasure to witness the zeal displayed on this occasion by our neighboring citizens; all seemed to have been roused by the late act of violence, and to have vied each with the other, to show the chief Magistrate the alacrity with which a free people will fly to arms, when the interest and honor of their country are at stake. Particular praise is due to the several corps from Alexandria, who marched up in the morning and back in the evening, making a distance of about 20 miles to perform this service.
The evolutions and ceremonies were executed with spirit and precision, the variant uniforms of the different corps had a fine effect, and the whole was a very handsome military display worthy of the day and the occasion.
The President's rooms were, as usual, opened for the reception of company. On no antecedent occasion has the assemblage been so great; and party spirit, which heretofore had withheld a number of leading federalists from offering any public mark of respect to the chief Magistrate, to the honor of human nature, gave way to the patriotic feelings and unanimity called for by the times, and a large number of the most respectable federalists heretofore in opposition to the administration, made their first appearance at the President's levee, and mingled in perfect cordiality with their republican brethren. Among the citizens present, were gen. Wilkinson and his suite, who had arrived the preceding night. While the company partook of a most liberal supply of refreshments, they were entertained by the performance of patriotic airs played at regular intervals by the fine band attached to the marine corps, which was placed in the large hall, and whose tones, though loud and impressive, did not from the intervening distance, in the least interfere with conversation. No one, as the public may well imagine, seemed more at home on this occasion (if criticism will allow the expression) than the chief Magistrate. How proud the consciousness, how elevated the thoughts, how sweet his feelings, inspired by this day in the heart of him who, amidst all the vicissitudes of fortune, as well in the tempest of the revolution as the sunshine of peace, undismayed by danger, and what is still more rare (unintoxicated by prosperity and power) has pursued the undeviating course of patriotism and philanthropy, and unmitigatedly employed his great powers of mind in promoting the happiness of his own country without impairing that even of a hostile world. Let not this be called adulation or sycophancy. The crisis requires that every independent American should speak what he thinks, it requires too, confidence in the government; not that a sluggish confidence that clogs every performance of duty, but that full & hearty confidence that upholds those who administer the public concerns on the irresistible tide of public opinion. What then we think we dare to say, and infinitely elevated above every thing servile or mean, are ready to treat with contempt or derision every pitiful reflection that may fall from party malice.
Between 2 and 3 o'clock the company withdrew; and the remainder of the day was devoted to patriotic hilarity. Various parties assembled in different quarters of the city. A large company dined at Stalle's hotel—ROBERT R. RENT, the mayor of the city, in the chair supported by col. Van Ness and col. Wharton, as Vice Presidents. The entertainment was honored by the presence of the heads of departments, most of the other officers of the general and local governments, and several strangers of distinction, among whom were gen. Wilkinson and his suite—After partaking of a plentiful and handsome repast, the following toasts were drunk, accompanied by appropriate music and a discharge of guns, and intermingled with songs:
1. The Day.—May it universally excite throughout the United States the same feelings it kindled in '76.
2. The American People.—Ready, at a moment's warning, to vindicate the rights and avenge the wrongs of their country.
3. The President of the United States.—The hand that drafted the Declaration of Independence will maintain inviolate the principles it recognizes.
4. The Congress of the United States.—The legitimate arbiters of peace and war.
5. The Constitution of the United States.—The only existing form of government deliberately adopted by a nation for itself.
6. The States.—Free, sovereign and independent—Their union the foundation of national greatness.
7. Washington.—His guardian spirit must delight in observing that the sacred fire deposited by him in the temple of American liberty, for the worship of freemen is not extinguished.
8. Franklin and his co-patriots and statesmen.—Immortal honor to the founders of the first republic erected on the principle of representation.
9. The militia.—A million of armed citizens, animated by one soul and possessing equal rights, the safest defence of a free nation.
10. The army and navy of the United States.—Justice to all nations, submission to none.
11. Agriculture and manufactures.—We shall not be completely independent until we supply our principal wants among ourselves.
12. Commerce.—May it have no limits but the ocean; no laws but those of justice and reciprocity.
13. The spirit of '76.—unextinguished and inextinguishable.
14. Internal improvements.—May the scale on which they shall be conducted correspond in boldness with that on which nature has graduated her works in this quarter of the globe.
15. Education.—The birth-right of every American youth.—May the parent who denies it to his child feel the contempt of his fellow men.
16. Unanimity.—The parent of power at home and respect abroad.
17. The District of Columbia.—May the patriotism of her citizens, as it merits, receive from the nation a full participation of political rights. About dusk, the heads of Departments retired; when the following toasts, which from motives of delicacy were waved until they withdrew were drunk.
1. The heads of departments.
2. May the cause of every American be considered the cause of the nation.
3. The majestic spirit of freemen will never crouch beneath the insults of slaves.
4. Let the tyrant of the ocean be ware! Carthage had her day; but the rocket fell, and her glory was extinguished forever. [This toast was received with great applause and was followed by three cheers.]
5. National rights and national honor.—Infamy to those who violate them, and redress or chastisement for the violation. [This toast excited the same animation.]
VOLUNTEERS.
By Mr. Hamilton.—Montgomery, Warren and Mercer, who fell in supporting the liberties and independence of their country.
By Col. Brent.—The memory of Samuel Adams.—Redress for injuries or death.
By Mr. B. Delany.—In the event of a war, may every American bullet be winged with death.
By Mr. Larrobe.—The American seamen impressed into the service of our enemies.—May the victories of their mates, restore to them their freedom.
The soldiers who by their bravery achieved the liberty of their country. Their sons, at the forfeit of their lives and honor, will defend and preserve it.
The Committee of Correspondence, appointed by the citizens of Washington, having prepared a subscription paper, for the relief of the wounded and the relations of the killed on board the Chesapeake, submitted it to the company, by whom it was received with high approbation, and a sum of between three and four hundred dollars instantly raised. This subscription paper will be immediately submitted to the citizens generally, by whom, there is no doubt that so patriotic an example will be universally imitated, and a large sum be consequently raised to assuage misfortune, and manifest the public sympathy.
At dark the company generally separated, after spending a day, marked by universal temperance, harmony and order.
July 10.
A communication, we learn, has been made to the President of the U. S. by the governor of Virginia, in which the latter states that he had convened the executive council of that state, who, viewing the outrages committed by the British in the nature of an invasion, had ordered out the militia, who would be immediately stationed at the points most exposed to outrage and insult, with instructions to repel them.
We understand that the President, under a corresponding impression, had previously written to the governor of Virginia, submitting the exercise of the power (thus actually enforced) to his discretion.
Before we behold the people and the general government taking the same measures at the same time; we again behold no less pleasing spectacle of a perfect correspondence between the measures of the general government and that of an important state.
Mr. Erskine, the British minister, arrived here on Tuesday night. On Wednesday the Express from Norfolk to our government returned to that place, and carried, we are advised, dispatches from Mr. Erskine to the British commodore.
Jonathan Dayton arrived in this city the day before yesterday. He continued here yesterday. It is said that the process of the court has not yet been served upon him; but that he is on his way to Richmond.
NORFOLK, July 10.
ON Wednesday evening two of the British ships (the Triumph and the Melampus) left Hampton Roads, and went down to the Capes; the Bellona and the Leopard remain as before.
We have not understood that the Proclamation of the President has been officially communicated to the commander of the British ships, although we believe that he is informed of it, but most probably waits an official notification before he departs, if he means to depart. This notification will probably be given this day.
Ledger.
It is very evident from subsequent events, that Commodore Douglas repents the letter which he addressed to the Mayor; he may have further and more serious cause of regret on this subject. We were never more disappointed in the result of any affair, than we were in the present case. The spirited, and at the same time discreet answer returned by the Mayor, placed the British commander in a situation the most awkward that can be supposed. He did not appear to be sensible at first of the high and responsible ground which he was about to assume. To blockade a port of a neutral and friendly power, and to detain its vessels going out and coming in, would be no less an act of hostility, than if a force had been landed, and a fort or post retained. Neutrals submit with much reluctance to the exclusion of their commerce to belligerent ports by blockade; force and not right too often settles the question. The British commander from his acknowledgment to Mr. Tazewell, had no orders to commit acts of hostility, but in defence of his flag; he therefore could not execute what he menaced in his letter of the third, without doing what he was not authorized; he did not appear when he wrote to recollect that the act was an act of hostility. Sensible now of his error, he wishes to give an explanation to his letter, which it is not susceptible of. No one can mistake its meaning, and it was in this way we were mistaken, for when we read his letter, we concluded that hostilities were to follow. The limitation of hostility prescribed in the letter, had no weight with us, for when hostility begins, it is not for one party to determine its limits.
It however is evident, from the result, that commodore Douglas has conducted himself upon this occasion without any credit to himself, or honor to his country. To threaten with a view to intimidate, does not furnish the evidence of understanding or courage. If this affair concerned the future fate and reputation of captain Douglas only, we should not perhaps have noticed it in this way; but there is some reparation to be made for the insult, and for the consequences which have followed. The executive of the state, considered from the letter of commodore Douglas, that hostilities would commence immediately, and accordingly ordered a military force to repair to this place and Hampton. The public expense, the inconvenience to citizens, many of them engaged in important and useful avocations, brought upwards of 100 miles from their places of residence, and the particular injury done to this place in various ways, all demand reparation.
It is some consolation to reflect, that the conduct of our magistracy upon this occasion, has been marked with so much prudence and firmness.—ib.

In the narrative which we published the 24th of last month, it might be inferred that the men taken from the Chesapeake had deserted from the Halifax; the fact is, they had left the Melampus; but admiral Berkeley's instructions contained a list of eight men, which the commander of the Leopard was ordered to search for and take, if found on board; four had belonged to the Melampus, the other four to the Halifax. We state from good authority, that captain Humphries was ordered to offer permission to commodore Barron to search the Leopard for American seamen, and that he communicated these orders to commodore Barron. Such an offer might have the appearance of reciprocity, but nothing more. The commander of the Leopard, knowing that he was to make this offer, could very easily have removed any American that might have been on board to any of the other ships. An offer to permit a search of all the ships, would have produced a substantial benefit, but all this is mere trifling—no national ship ought to be searched, and although we ever have advocated, and still do advocate the creation of a navy, we would rather see the few ships that remain destroyed, than to surrender a principle that would reduce us from the rank of an independent nation.— ib.
The Federal, and state Executives, are daily adding to the security of our place. We are already in a state to bid defiance to the force now within our waters. This evening the Richmond and Petersburg Cavalry are expected at Portsmouth. The Infantry may be expected on Sunday.
Vesterday a large quantity of gunpowder and shot arrived for the use of the naval force of the United States.
It was very currently reported last evening, that there are two more British ships of war off our Capes.— Herald.
That boats from the British men of war have been up James River, to get water, and that others were landing men on Cape Henry.— ib.
Richmond Grenadier Company. A MEETING of the above Company will take place at the Bell-Tavern, on Saturday the 13th inst. at 7 o'clock, P. M. at which time the Officers will be appointed, and such rules prescribed as are deemed essentially necessary for the regulation of the same. Gentlemen who are disposed to associate themselves in the above Company, are informed, that a list is in the hands of Mr. John Parkhill of the house of Bryson & Parkhill. 11th July, 1807.
PURSUANT to the authority vested in the Commandant of the Nineteenth Regiment of Militia by the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, entitled "An act concerning the Militia of the City of Richmond." a Battalion Court of Enquiry is directed to be held for the said Battalion at the Bell Tavern in the said city on Friday the 24th day of this month; and for the second Battalion at the Washington Tavern in the said city, on Saturday the 25th day of this month.
The purpose of these courts being to assess the fines incurred for non-attendance at the preceding musters in the last and present month, the Commandants of Battalions will be expected to be exact in making their several company returns to the Commandants of Battalions on or before the days appointed for said courts respectively, and also in their attendance on said courts.
All persons fined by the Battalion Courts of Enquiry in the month of May last, and having excuses yet to make, are hereby notified that they may attend these courts respectively and make their excuses.
GEO: WM. SMITH, Lt. Col. Commandant 19th Regiment, City of Richmond, July 14 1807 tds
Positively will be Sold, By the subscribers on the premises, on Tuesday evening the 21st inst. at 4 o'clock,
The Brick House, At present occupied by Mr. Alexander Blackwood, 28 by 30 feet, and Lot of Ground on which it stands, with a front of 116 feet, on the main street leading through Col. Richard Adams's valley, extending back 125 feet. Terms of sale made known on the day of sale.
Prosser & Moncure, v. m. Richmond, July 11, 1807 tds
TO BE SOLD, For ready money, on Public Auction, on the premises, on the 25th day of this month,
The Tract of Land & Plantation, In the county of Henrico, whereon James Allen now resides, containing by estimation three hundred acres, be the same more or less—By virtue of a deed of trust executed by the said Allen to the subscribers to secure the payment of a sum of money therein expressed, due to Nathaniel Wilkinson, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to discharge the debt and expense of the trust aforesaid. On the land is a gentle dwelling and other necessary out houses with an apple and peach orchard of the choicest fruit now in high perfection. The said plantation is a desirable situation, lying on the north branch of the Brook, about eight miles from the city of Richmond. Any person wishing to purchase the said land ought to view the premises before the day of sale, which will actually take place on the above recited day, between the hours of 12 and 5 o'clock.
PETER WILKINSON, } Trustees, WATSON PATTON, } July 13th, 1807. tds
The sale of the above land was advertised to take place on the 10th inst. but for want of bidders has been postponed to the above mentioned day.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Court of Appeals held at the Capitol in Richmond, on the tenth day of July, 1807.
RULE —After the end of this present term, it will be expected that the Judges of this Court, respectively, shall be presented with the statements directed by the rule of this court made the fifteenth day of May, 1804, within the four first days of each term; and no cause intended to be argued by counsel in which such statement is not presented accordingly, shall be argued by them in the same term in which the statement may be hereafter presented, unless for some very special reason to the contrary appearing to the court.
Ordered, That the above rule be published three times in each of the Richmond newspapers. A Copy, Teste,
J. BROWN, C. C.
Virginia Herald.
RICHMOND: WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1807.
WE regret extremely the uneasiness, and even murmurs, which have been expressed by many of the friends of the present Administration at the President's failing to convene the Congress of the United States on the present momentous occasion. We are indeed disposed to think that such a measure would be advisable; but when we consider the many proofs of sound discretion and true wisdom, which the President has exhibited; when we reflect that he has uniformly disappointed the wishes of his enemies, exceeded the most sanguine hopes of his friends, and astonished the world, by the prosperous issue of all his projects; most striking examples of which were given in his peaceable acquisition of the vast territory of Louisiana, in addition to the free navigation of the Mississippi; (the latter of which was alone expected on the part of the United States;) and in his defeating by his vigilance the conspiracy of Aaron Burr, at the very time when his enemies accused him of slumbering at his post; we are willing to suspect the correctness of our own judgments, rather than prematurely to declare that he has done wrong in not calling Congress together.
Situated as he is, at the head of our government, with means of information much more extensive than any private individual possesses, it certainly is in his power to form the most correct judgment of the state of our affairs and of the measures proper to be pursued on every emergency. Believing him also to be a most honest, intelligent and patriotic servant of the public, every true republican should be cautious not to condemn any course of conduct adopted by him, until the whole ground, upon which he acts, shall have been laid open to his view.
We are far from recommending that blind confidence in the president, for which the federalists in the days of John Adams, so strenuously contended. The maxim of a republican should be, to avoid the two extremes of implicitly believing all the measures of government to be right, and of hastily supposing any to be wrong without thoroughly understanding their nature and object. We only contend, therefore, that at present, the opinions of the republican as to the propriety of the president's calling congress immediately, ought to be suspended. The federalists, indeed, the creed of the majority of whom appears to be, that Thomas Jefferson can do nothing right; who unmeritoriously abuse him for every misfortune that may happen to our country, and attribute to him every outrage committed upon us by any foreign power; are perfectly consistent in blaming him now, as they have always done heretofore. They do this, even at the time when they pretend to unite in zeal for the public good, and indignation against our perfidious enemies, with their former political opponents; which seems to show that this cordial union on their part proceeds, not from any change in their principles, but rather from their hopes that an approaching war may give countenance to their system of noties, fortifications, standing armies, and heavy taxes . Nothing better then can be expected from them: but our republican brethren ought to take care, while, in the honest sincerity of their hearts, they liberally receive their ci-devant adversaries as friends, that they do not embrace them too closely, and be induced to coalesce in their pernicious opinions: they should be cautious not to permit their hatred of Great Britain to seduce them to follow the example of the Federalists, in considering as unworthy of their confidence, the men who have so long and so faithfully served them. If the present temporary coalition of the two parties should produce the effect of contaminating and dividing the republican party, it would be a consequence forever to be deplored. But, we firmly trust, the wisdom and virtue of our government, and of the great body of the people, will keep them inseparably attached to each other, and forever defeat the designs of their internal, as well as their external enemies.
AT this crisis, it is important to inform the public that the British merchants and their factors in this country, who are very skilful in noting the signs of the times and see the "storm of war brewing in the gloomy sky," are making all haste to get their property out of harm's way, and are very busily engaged in getting themselves in debt to our citizens. We are authorized to declare, from unquestionable authority, that, within a fortnight past, they have been straining their credit to the utmost in making large purchases of tobacco, and shipping off their cargoes without delay. The shipments of tobacco from Richmond and Manchester have been larger than ever were known before in so short a time; and, no doubt, proportional exertions have been made elsewhere.
In this state of affairs, a word of advice ought to be given to two descriptions of innocent persons, whose interests are deeply involved in these sagacious & crafty movements, viz. to the planters and farmers of our country, and to the seamen in the merchant-service.
The planters and farmers will act prudently in not selling their crops on extensive credit to any of the British merchants and factors, or even to the intimate friends and connections of such characters. By avoiding this they may escape the regret hereafter of having placed too much confidence in them now, and may prevent their deadly enemies from reaping the fruits of their labor.
The seamen in the merchant service will do well in not engaging in voyages to Great Britain, or any of its dependencies, until peace and amity shall be restored between the two countries. Otherwise, they may have cause to lament their folly, when impressed on board the British men of war, and compelled to fight against their own countrymen; or, if they escape that misfortune, the vessel in which they sail, may be led away to adjudication, they may never receive their wages, and be left to contend with the miseries of poverty in a foreign land.
If the British merchants and factors, (in case of an embargo or confiscation law,) should have contrived to remove themselves beyond the Atlantic, and to have left nothing behind them but a parcel of bonds for purchases of tobacco and other produce, they would see then, who would be most injured, we or they. People of Virginia! People of America! take notice of this!
WE are pleased to observe the circumspection of the merchants. If they consult their own interest, or that of the country, they will for a time repress their spirit of adventure, and run as few risques as possible, until an explicit answer shall be given by the British ministry. As yet it remains a point undetermined whether the late barbarous outrages have emanated directly from the British cabinet, or are the acts exclusively of subordinate commanders. If they are directly authorised by the cabinet, then we may calculate upon a scene of violence co-extensive with British power, and for another display of that perfidy so characteristic of its government. Every American vessel on the ocean will be seized and sent into some British port for adjudication, and the courts will take special care, if they do not forthwith proceed to condemnation, at any rate to keep the cases sub judice . Indeed if the recent outrages do not emanate from the government, it is difficult to say whether they will not, notwithstanding, seize what they may consider a favorable opportunity to wreak their vengeance on this country. We know the hostility of the greater part of those who compose the British administration to our principles, and they may be quixotic enough to imagine themselves able to crush these principles, or seriously to arrest our commercial growth. They may, therefore, under some hollow pretext, refuse that satisfaction we demand, the result of which will be war.—There is indeed no small color of truth in the supposition that this outrage has flowed from the change in the British ministry, connected with the fate the treaty has received from our government, and that without meaning or expecting war, they have virtually authorised aggressions on us which they fancied we would tamely submit to; and that however astonished they may be with the manifestation they will soon receive of the temper of the nation, their pride may prevent them from retracting. Every thing is, and must for some time remain uncertain. In the mean time it becomes our duty to be prepared for the worst, & to husband all our strength. But little injury can accrue to the merchant from a suspension of his export business for a few months, compared with the incalculable evils that might befall him from its active prosecution. He is, therefore, under a double obligation to pursue this course, arising not only from a regard to his own interest, but likewise from a love of his country. In the day of danger, it will want all its resources, and all its seamen. Were Congress in session, it is extremely probable that their first step would be the imposition of an embargo. What they would do, were they sitting, it is the interest and duty of the merchant to do himself. We have no doubt that the intelligence of this order of men may, on this occasion, as it has on all former occasions, be relied on.
One great benefit may arise from an embargo not being immediately laid on in the United States. Such a step on our part would most certainly produce a similar one on the part of Britain; and as we have a much greater number of vessels in her ports than she has in ours, the hazard to us would be proportionally great. It is, likewise, not a little to be feared, that an adoption of such a measure would immediately produce an extensive depreciation on the ocean, at a period when our vessels were sailing in the most unopposed security. But none of these objections lie against every individual merchant in the United States laying himself an embargo on his own vessels. This is the true policy at this time. Nat. Int.
The ship Elizabeth, with London papers to the 22d of May, has arrived at New-Bedford. They contain no intelligence of moment. The siege of Dantzic still continued: and the Russian army had crossed the Danube, after carrying the fortress to Giurgiewo by storm.— ib.
The Petersburg Intelligencer of yesterday says, two of the members belonging to the Petersburg Republican Light Infantry , have returned on furlough. They left the following companies at Cabin Point, on Friday evening, viz. the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, the Richmond Republican Blues, the Petersburg Republican Light Infantry, and a company of Militia from this town—in all about 300 men. The troops were in high health and spirits, and animated alike with one sentiment, that of love for their country, and an ardent desire to avenge its wrongs.—The cavalry had proceeded on their march, and it was supposed would reach Norfolk on Sunday—the foot companies were expected to arrive this day.—Barracks had been provided for them in Portsmouth.
It is conjectured, that unless the Proclamation of the President is instantly complied with, an attack will be made on the British ships by such force as can be collected, which will probably consist of the French frigates now in Norfolk, and the gun boats lately fitted out by Commodore DeCatur.
The following is copied from the Philadelphia Political Register of the 10th inst.
EXECUTIVE MEASURES. We understand that the following arrangements have been decided in the cabinet at Washington, as necessary to meet the exigency of the present crisis.
The immediate equipment of a national vessel to carry dispatches to our minister at the court of London.—Congress to convene in the month of October.—A call on the several states for their respective quotas of 100,000 infantry, cavalry, and artillery, to be held in a state of preparation for field or garrison service.
The immediate repair of those fortifications on the sea board, which may require it—and the erection of new defences, where they may be deemed necessary.
The equipment of fifty gun-boats. These preparatory steps being taken, the
U. States, it is said, will suspend further proceedings until the determination of the British government is known, which, may be expected about the time that congress assembles—when, we trust the united spirit of the American people, will give effectual support to the decision of their government, whatever it may be—unless the repeated outrage of the British marine banditti should, in the intermediate time, render vigorous offensive operations necessary.
General Dearborn, secretary of the war department, is now in this city, for the purpose of carrying the measures of the executive into effect—and, we understand, that he will proceed to the eastward.
At a meeting of the Troop of Cavalry, in the County of Chesterfield, commanded by captain Beverly C. Stannard, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
1st. Resolved , that the tyrannic conduct of the British nation has justly rendered her odious among all civilized nations.
2d. Resolved , that we view the late savage and dastardly outrage committed by the British ship of war, Leopard, on the United States' frigate, Chesapeake, with the highest indignation.
3d. Resolved , that we conceive it our duty at this awful crisis, to express our sentiments, and as a voluntary troop, to tender our services to the President of the United States, and to the Governor of this state, solemnly pledging ourselves never to disgrace the American flag, when called, and that we will hold ourselves in readiness to obey the call of honor, in defence of our national dignity.
4th. Resolved that the resolutions entered into at a meeting of the citizens of Norfolk, Richmond, and other parts of the state, command our highest respect and admiration.
5th. Resolved , that the Captain sign these resolutions, and transmit a copy thereof to the President of the United States and to the Governor of this state, and that they be published in the Virginia Argus, and printed in Richmond.
BEVERLY C. STANNARD, Captain. Chesterfield, 13th July, 1807.
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of New-Kent county, at their courthouse, on Thursday the 9th of July, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the late violent and unjust conduct of the British nation towards the United States, in the attack of the ship Leopard, capt. Humphreys, on the American frigate Chesapeake within the jurisdiction of the United States,
JOHN CLOPTON, esq. was called to the chair, and
BARTLETT WILLIAMS, esq. appointed secretary.
The chairman proceeded under the direction of the meeting and appointed a committee of the following persons: William Chamberlayne, George Wilkinson, senior, John D. Watkins, Robert Christian, Wm. Armistead, Southy L. Savage, Robert Perkins, Robert B. Armistead, Rich'd Graves, Robert Boyd, John H. Christian, Thomas Claiborne, and Wm. B. Clayton, esquires, to draft resolutions expressive of the sentiments entertained by the meeting on this daring violation of neutral rights and insolent attack upon American independence; whereupon they withdrew, and shortly after reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously agreed to by the meeting.
1st. Resolved , That we cordially participate in the feelings of indignation expressed by our brethren from different parts of the union, and that we will promptly co-operate in any measure, which government may deem necessary, to support the rights and dignity of the United States of America.
2d. Resolved , That we have read with pleasure the firm and temperate proclamation of the president of the United States, and that we will exert ourselves to carry the same into effect.
3d. Resolved , That we highly approve of the spirited and manly conduct of our brethren at Norfolk and Hampton, and particularly of the sentiments expressed in the answer of the mayor of Norfolk to the letter addressed to him by commodore Douglas; and that we will, with pleasure, march to their aid, whenever occasion shall require.
4th. Resolved , That the chairman transmit a copy of the foregoing resolutions to the president of the United States and to the governor of this commonwealth: and publish the same in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond.
JOHN CLOPTON, Chairman. Attest, BARTLETT WILLIAMS, Secretary.
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Lunenburg county, at the court house, on Thursday the 9th day of July, 1807, Col. Peter Lamkin, was unanimously called to the chair, and Col. Edmund P. Bacon, was appointed secretary. The following persons were appointed a committee to draft resolutions to be submitted to the consideration of the citizens of this county, respecting the late outrageous and unmanly conduct, committed by the Leopard British ship of war, on the Chesapeake frigate belonging to the United States, viz.—Edmund P. Bacon, Peter Lamkin, Waddy Street, Sterling Niblett, Peter Epes, Jr. Grief Green, David Street, Peter Bland, Edward Bland, Peter Randolph, James Smith, Rich'd Ellis, Reuben Vaughn, David G. Leigh, and George Craghead, which said committee retired, and shortly after reported as follows, viz.
The people of the county of Lunenburg, both from feelings of humanity and principles of policy, zealously desire peace, so long as peace is honorable.—Towards their government they feel the most sincere gratitude and unequivocal admiration, for the firm integrity and wisdom with which they have appalled the sword of war, and blessed their country with peace amidst the general convulsions which have deluged all Europe with human blood; but when we have beheld Great Britain openly usurping the authority of arbitrarily giving laws upon the ocean, of enforcing there her most nefarious dicta, with the blood thirsty fury
of a dreadful tyrant; when in our own rivers we have suffered the bullying insolence of their officers, when we remember the dying corpse of John Pearce, murdered without giving offence, merely for the inhuman and sportive gratification of British tyranny, and lastly and more emphatically the late infamous, base and unwarrantable attack on the part of the British ship Leopard, under cover of a British squadron upon our frigate Chesapeake; we should not deserve the noble boon for which our forefathers bled and fell, if we did not feel sentiments of the most determined hostility towards a nation guilty of so many flagitious and faithless usurpations of our rights.
Resolved unanimously, That we view the general conduct of the British government towards us, as flowing from a settled hostility towards our country, and from a source determined to seek her own aggrandizement, in defiance of every principle of right and justice, and every principle of the established laws and usages of the world.
Resolved unanimously, We view the late attack of the Leopard upon our frigate Chesapeake, as the most lawless, disgraceful, horrid act which has dyed the annals of the most flagitious nations, and that we view it as the positive commencement of a war, the British cabinet has determined to carry on.
Resolved unanimously, With the ardent glow of brotherly love, we approve the patriotic promptitude of our fellow citizens at Norfolk, displayed in the vigorous and manly manner in which they have met this faithless and unexpected rupture.
Resolved unanimously, That with the same spirit we feel towards the attack of the Leopard upon the Chesapeake, we exonerate the detestable conduct and bullying threat of J. E. Douglas towards the citizens of Norfolk.
Resolved unanimously, That the correct and spirited terms in which the mayor of Norfolk replied to J. E. Douglas's letter dated the 3d July, does honor to himself & country.
Resolved unanimously, That they view the patriotic energy displayed by our general government in the present emergency, as an additional link in the chain which has uniformly bound them down to the love of country and the altar of justice.
Resolved unanimously, That the promptitude and alacrity with which the executive of Virginia has obeyed the proclamation of the President, entitles them to the highest reward the public servants of freemen can receive—the approbation of their country.
Resolved unanimously, That the promptitude with which the troops who have been called forth to avenge their country's wrongs, and have become soldiers, to protect their rights as citizens, is patriotic, and on a like necessity their example will be followed by their countrymen.
Resolved unanimously, That we are ready to rely exclusively upon our own manufactures and productions, and will cheerfully relinquish the habitual enjoyment of British manufactures and productions.
Resolved unanimously, That we are ready to support our government with our property and our blood in any decisive measure they may adopt to obtain reparation for the wanton murder of our fellow citizens, and disgraceful attack upon our flag.
Resolved unanimously, That copies of these resolutions be published in some news paper, and that a copy be sent to the President of the United States.
Resolved unanimously, That Edmund P. Bacon, Peter Lamkin, Waddy Street, Thomas Blackwell, George Craghead, Peter Epes, and James Smith be appointed a standing committee to make and receive communications from any other committee or other persons, upon the subject of the foregoing resolution.
PETER LAMKIN, Chairman. Test, EDMUND P. BACON, Secretary.
INSPECTED in Richmond the last 12 months, ending the the 1st July, 1807— 113,210 Barrels FLOUR. ISAAC WEBSTER.
Postscript.
NORFOLK, July 13. Official notification of the President's Proclamation, was yesterday sent down to Commodore Douglas, by Lieutenant Ham, in the Revenue Cutter.—And this morning the Bellona and Leopard, the two ships that were in the Roads, got under weigh and went down.
Likenesses Taken and Engraved.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the city of Richmond, that he takes and engraves LIKENESSES in a style never introduced before, in this country; he respectfully solicits from the inhabitants of this place, the same favor and patronage he has met with in the largest cities of the United States, where he has taken a great number of Likenesses, copies of which may be seen at his lodgings in Mrs. Harris's House nearly opposite the Custom-House.
The subscriber in order not to disappoint those who might have a desire to see their Likenesses, begs leave to suggest that his stay in this place will be short.
St. MEMIN. July 15. 644*
Wanted.
THE subscribers are in want of a MILLER, who can come well recommended. A single man will be preferred.
Williamson & Jones. Powhatan, 7th July, 1807. 4w
MR. HENRY BECKWITH.
PLEASE take notice, notice, that on Saturday the 25th inst. at the house of John Bailey, of King William county, I shall proceed to take the deposition of the said John Bailey, to be read in evidence in a case now depending and undetermined in the County Court of Henrico, wherein I am Plaintiff and you are defendant, at which time and place you are requested to attend.
JACOB FACKLER. 14th July, 1807. 2
BLANK BONDS for Sale at this Office.

Notice.
THE Debtors to the late firm of GILLIAT & KIRBY are hereby informed, that THOMAS GILLIAT alone is empowered to receive payment of the debts due to that concern. All persons having demands against them are requested to apply to Thomas Gilliat, and those indebted to the firm are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and discharge their respective debts.
For JOHN GILLIAT & SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT. JAMES KIRBY. Richmond, 25th May, 1807. 3m
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 Potomac Strad and Herrings, Stone Lime in large and small casks. And a general assortment of GROceries, &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
The subscribers having purchased the Stock of Dry Goods OF GILLIAT & KIRBY, and taken the store lately occupied by them, will carry on the business under the firm of KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR. They will sell low for cash or on a short credit to punctual customers. JAMES KIRBY. RIVERS DRAKE. EDM: TAYLOR, Jr. May 29.
FOR SALE.
My tract of Land,
In Powhatan county, containing between one hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine creek. This 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 description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 14, 1807. tf
Tobacco Land for Sale.
In Amherst county, on H. creek, 1 509 acres of rich TOBACCO LAND, formerly the property of Mr. Daniel Warwicke, and known by the name of WINCANTON. This land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst courthouse to Waugh's ferry on James river, is a valuable stand for a country store, with a framed house for that purpose, and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney, and well underpinned with brick; also a lumber-house sixteen feet square, with a cellar of its full size, walled up with stone: there is also a Taylor and Saddler's shop and other out houses; likewise a tolerable good dwelling-house, with three rooms below and two above stairs, a kitchen, dairy and other out houses within a mile of the store, suitable for a private family. This tract of land is only seven miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of tobacco, and within eighteen miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be inclined to purchase without viewing the premises, they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferro & Loving, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and are fully empowered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them, as also on application to THOMAS GILLIAT. Richmond, June 15th, 1807. tds
The above tract of land and improvements will be offered for sale at Amherst Courthouse on Monday the 17th day of August next (being court day) on a credit of one, two and three years if punctually paid, if not to carry interest from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be required on the premises, or satisfactory security for punctual payment. Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE IS hereby given, that a General Meeting of STOCKHOLDERS, in the Manchester Turnpike Company, will be held at Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in August next—when business of importance to the interest of the Company, will be submitted for consideration. By order of the Directors. JAMES BRANDER, Clk. Manchester, June 26, 1807. tdm
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or Stolen from the subscriber on the 21st inst. two Mules, to wit: one black stud Mule, shod all round, with a long switch tail; no other mark recollected. 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 subscriber 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 ** TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery for sale at this office.
FOR SALE,
SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES OF FIRST RATE SOUTH WEST MOUNTAIN LAND, FORMERLY a part of the estate of the late Col. James Madison, and lying in Orange county, within forty-five miles of Fredericksburg, and seventy-five of Richmond. The above tract of land is generally considered the best tract of high land in the county for tobacco, corn and wheat, and will produce from ten to fifteen bushels of wheat to the acre without manure or any other aid. There is a sufficiency of meadow land on it, and most of it reclaimed. It is under good fences, and in the course of the year I shall put on it a tolerable dwelling house and an excellent barn three stories high, with a stable in the lower one, with a wheat machine on the Scotch model. Another tract of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on Harris's creek, within six miles of Lynchburg, and containing five hundred and five acres, being part of a tract formerly belonging to Col. Hugh Rose, dec. This tract is considered of equal quality to any land, in a neighborhood generally esteemed the best soil for tobacco in Amherst. Any person inclined to purchase the land in Orange, will apply to the subscriber residing on the premises; and for the land in Amherst, to G. A. Rose, of Lynchburg, or to Mr. Landon Cabell, of Amherst. Negroes (in families) will be taken in exchange for either or both of the above tracts of land. ROBERT H. ROSE. Orange, April 8th, 1807. 3m
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 is a very handy, sensible fellow—about 5 feet, 8 or 10 inches high—The woman is so light, that hardly any person would take her to be a slave—She has blue eyes and straight sandy colored hair, and if her skin was well kept, she would be taken for a white woman—her right forefinger is off at the first joint, and has a large scar on her left arm, occasioned by a burn, and has a very brisk walk, about 20 years of age, and had on when she went away, a white Virginia Habit, and they are Brother and Sister, it is likely they will get together, change their names, and pass as free people. Any person that will deliver them to the Subscriber, in Hanover county, or secure them in any Jail, so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward. BENJAMIN BOWLES. June 13, 1807. N. B. I forewarn all owners or masters of vessels from carrying them off.
Twenty five Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber living near New-Castle in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last, a Negro Man
BILL T,
About 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 8 or 7 inches high; he is of rather delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish complexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small pox; his hair rather inclined to be bushy, tho' not very long: He is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very specious insinuating manner; he speaks rather quick and pert, and has a disposition to be very polite: He no doubt, will attempt to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c. He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waiting man and fiddler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnson, of whom I purchased him—His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his elopement; and he has also been a part of his time in Petersburg; and his wife has a daughter a free woman living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also—Tho' having so general an acquaintance, there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. Hanover, May 31, 1807. tf
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 McCredie, 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 immediate 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
Lesueur & Saunders
Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
MATTRESSES.
CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRESSES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants.
Patent Iron-bound Boots, Bootees, and Shoes.
JOHN BEDFORD,
PHILADELPHIA,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general, and Store-keepers in particular, that he is now prepared to supply them with the above valuable goods, wholesale and retail, on moderate terms.
Shoemakers, also, may be supplied with patent-rights, on easy terms, which they will find it highly their interest to obtain, as they can, by this improvement, make four times the quantity of shoes, with their usual number of hands: for example, the usual work of three men, is only three pair of common shoes per day; whereas, in the improved way, three men, with the assistance of a boy, can make from twelve to fifteen pair per day. Thus the advantages resulting from this improvement, are evidently of the most essential importance: in the first place, three-fourths of the labor is saved: in the second place, half the leather is saved, (for one pair of shoes, made in this way, will wear as long as two pair, made in the usual way) and, in the third place, there is a saving of flux (at the rate of one pound, to twenty-four pair of shoes) they are also much more water-proof than the others, and easier mended.
These are well ascertained facts, proved by actual experience. The patentee therefore hopes, that an improvement, fraught with such important public utility, will not only engage the attention, but the encouragement of every friend to the infant manufactures of this country. It may not be amiss to remark, that the country Shoemaker, in particular, may derive inestimable advantages from this improvement, as he can supply his customers in one-fourth of the time he has usually devoted to that purpose, and have the other three-fourths for the cultivation of his farm, or other avocations.
Price of patent-rights, for the country, 100 dollars. For states, districts or towns, in proportion. Applications may be made to the Patentee, or to Mr. Jacob Harrison, Richmond. 3m Feb. 12, 1807.
PRICES OF Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitentiary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond.
  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.    6d. 12 13  8d. 11 1-2 12 1-2  10d. 11 12  12d. 11 12  20d. 11 12    Sukes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails.
CUT SPRIGS. 3d.—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 assortment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
Just Received, And for Sale on reasonable terms, 20,000 Weight of well cured BACON, Amongst which are 700 HAMS of a superior quality—Likewise, 15 Ton of IRON, Assorted, with our usual assortment of PAINTS, OIL, &c. &c. RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, 12th June, 1807. 2m
TO BE RENTED, And possession given in ten days; FOUR large, elegant and commodious STORES, in the most central and busy part of this City. To them are attached elegant, airy and extensive accommodations for the families of the tenants. JOHN MAYO. June 20. tf
ADVERTISEMENT. ON the night of the 31st of May, there was left at my house, a NEGRO CHILD, supposed to be eight months old. Any person proving said child to be his property, may have the same by applying to the subscriber living on the Cow-Pasture, Bath county, on paying costs and charges. JOHN BROWN. June 15th, 1807. 1m
BANK STOCK. WANTED to purchase, about 50 or 100 SHARES of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK—Enquire of the printer. June 30th, 1807. 3w
BANK OF VIRGINIA. July 6th, 1807. THE President and Directors have this day declared a dividend of 4 per cent. on the capital stock; which will be paid after the fifteenth instant. John Brockenbrough, Cashier. 3t
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Proclamation.
WHEREAS it is certified to the Executive by the Court of the county of Culpeper, that the court-house of the said county is in such a state of destruction from natural decay, as to be unfit for the accommodation of the court of the county aforesaid; and it being suggested that the Mason's Hall in the town of Fairfax, within the said county of Culpeper, will afford the accommodation required by the said Court, until the said court-house can be repaired or rebuilt: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby notifying all whom it may in any manner concern, that from and after the date hereof, the court for the county of Culpeper shall set and be holden in the said Mason's Hall, in the town of Fairfax and county of Culpeper aforesaid, until the house heretofore used for that purpose, shall be fully and completely repaired or rebuilt.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 20th day of L. S. June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven, and thirty-first of the commonwealth. (Signed)
WILLIAM H. CABELL. JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, 1000 Sacks Liverpool Salt. JOHN TOMPKINS. 7th July, 1807. tf
Valuable Property for Sale at Rockfish.
WILL be SOLD, by Prosser and Moncure, on Saturday the first day of August next, at Public Auction, on the premises, (if not privately disposed of before) all my property, lately occupied by Mr. John Lester, consisting of two WHARVES, and several TENEMENTS, together with some very valuable unimproved lots, lying immediately on the river, sufficiently large to build several new Wharves, which will be divided into lots to suit purchasers. A credit of one, two, three and four years will be allowed the purchasers, on their giving bonds with approved security, and a deed of trust on the property, to secure the punctual payment of the principal and interest as it becomes due. SUSANNA LEWIS. Richmond, July 3d, 1807. tds
WE the Subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Archibald Stewart and Hugh Holmes, esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia courthouse; John Tyler and William Nelson, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and Paul Carrington, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentis and Richard Parker, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King and Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses; And Robert White and Francis I. Brooke, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. WITNESS our hands and seals this eleventh day of June, one thousand eight hundred and seven. Joseph Prentis, (L. S.) John Tyler, (L. S.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (L. S.) Francis Brooke, (L. S.) Hugh Holmes, (L. S.) Robert White, jr. (L. S.) Published by order of the Judges. Wilson Allen, c. e.
We have lately received, FOR SALE,
  12 hhds. sugar 15 boxes cotton & wool  30 bbs. do. cards do.  1000 lbs. green coffee 4 tons castings assort.  30 bbs. Antigua rum ed. viz. pots, ovens,  5 do. Windward island skillets, spiders, and-  do. irons, teakettles and  14 hhds. N. E. rum waggon boxes  14 bbs. do. 350 sacks salt  1 hhds. molasses 100 bbs. cut herrings  8 casks Malaga wine 30 do. whole do.  26 tierces & bbs. whisky 15 do. shad  4 pipes apple brandy 40 lbs Spanish indigo  15 bbs do. 15 lbs nutmegs  12 crates Liverpool 100 pr men's fine shoes  ware assorted 50 do coarse do.  10 do stone 500 lbs Glauber salts  
We have also on hand,
Iron German, Crawley and Blistered Steel Race & ground ginger Pepper Aspic FF & F powder Shot, assorted sizes French brandy Rice Cheese Wrought and cut nails, assorted sizes Snuff Glass ware, viz. I-2 pt. tumblers and decan- ters, asso. sizes Hats We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry wine, Window Glass, Copers and Allum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance for cash, approved paper or country produce. Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 8, 1807. FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FEW COPIES OF A COLLECTION OF THE SEVERAL Acts of Assembly CONCERNING THE Penitentiary, TOGETHER WITH THE Rules & Regulations Which have been adopted for the Internal Government of that Institution.
REVISED CODE.
SECOND VOLUME.
THE SUBSCRIBERS to the SECOND VOLUME of the REVISED CODE and the public in general, are respectfully informed, that with a view to render the work in every respect worthy of the public patronage, large fonts of entirely new type composing every description of letter necessary for such a work, were at an early period, ordered from the foundry of Messrs. Binny and Ronaldson, at Philadelphia. An unexpected delay in complying with that order, has produced a correspondent delay in the publication of the book; but the materials are now shipped and will no doubt be received in a few days. The patrons of the work may be assured that ample compensation will be made, by the superior style in which the typographical part will be executed, and the additional matter which will be comprehended in the volume. For, besides embracing every subject stated in the prospectus, it is intended to insert the Acts of the next Session of the General Assembly. Except those Acts, the volume will be completed before the meeting of the next Legislature; after which a very short period will elapse before it is ready for delivery; and with all those improvements it will be furnished to subscribers at the original price. To non-subscribers, however, the price will be considerably advanced. May 1, 1807.
PROPOSAL By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, VOLUME SECOND OF THE REVISED CODE; CONTAINING A collection of all such Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia of a public and permanent nature, as have been passed since the session of 1801; to which will be added, such acts of the same nature as may be passed at the session of 1807.
AN APPENDIX,
In which will be inserted, I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code. II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest. III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia. IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck. V. A Table of Fines Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object. VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads. VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges. All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious INDEX will be given at the end of the work.
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