The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-03-10 00:00:00

to be imposed on herself the conditions as unjust as they are dishonorable, notwithstanding the moderation and generosity she has displayed.
His excellency Mr. Fox himself proposed that the peace should be honourable for the two courts and for their respective allies."
His majesty the emperor and king cannot look on the peace as honourable, if by one of its conditions he is to lose a single subject; and unimportant as the colony of Tobago may be, it is sufficient that it formed part of the French empire when his majesty took the reins of government, for his majesty never to sign a treaty in which the alienation of that colony, or any other belonging to him, in the same manner should be compromised. No reasonable Englishman could flatter himself with the contrary, and in his position his majesty would lose, were he to consent to it, the esteem of every brave and generous man, even amongst his enemies.
The underlined is charged to declare, that his majesty the emperor, looks on as a dishonour the very idea of a negotiation formed on the uti possidetis . It is so much the more contrary to his principles, as his majesty has restored his conquests, and that he would have reigned over a population the double of that which is submitted to him, if at the time of the peace, he had made, at the expiration of the different coalitions, had taken solely for his principle the uti possidetis .
The underlined is in like manner charged to declare that the only basis of the negotiation which his majesty the emperor consents to adopt are those proposed in part by H. Ex. Mr. Fox, and in part contained in the letter transmitted to him on the 2d June, by the minister of foreign affairs, and noticed in the 12th paragraph of the present Note.
His majesty the emperor and king requires nothing of Great Britain contrary to the interests of her allies; he has a right to expect that nothing will be required of him contrary to the interests of his own allies.
The underlined is instructed to add that he refers to every thing which had been prepared, by the mutual efforts of his Ex. Lord Yarmouth and the underlined.
Should not peace be re-established, it is not France who can be accused of having changed, but England; although the peace between France and Russia, and other events unfavourable to Great Britain have taken place since the negotiation has been set on foot and almost brought to its conclusion in concert with his Ex. Lord Yarmouth.
The underlined profits of this opportunity to assure their Excellencies Lord Lauderdale and Yarmouth of his consideration.
(Signed,) CLARKE.
No. 15. The underlined plenipotentiaries of his Britannic majesty, do not conceive it their duty to enter into a detailed consideration of the official note, which has just been transmitted to them from his excellency general Clarke, under the date of the 8th August. In consequence of the manner in which the different points which form the subject of this note are therein treated, it will be impossible for them to discuss them with that calm and attention due to the propriety required by the character with which they are invested by their sovereign. But the subject of this note is of so general a nature and so foreign to the object immediately in question, that it would be perfectly useless to take it into consideration at the present moment.
The underlined lord Lauderdale, far from thinking that the manner of discussing by writing the fundamental points of a negotiation can in any manner augment the difficulty of coming to a right understanding, thinks, on the contrary, that he has already perceived manifest proofs of its utility, in as much as the official note presented by him since his arrival has brought the negotiation to an equivocal issue, and put an end to the misunderstandings no doubt real which have taken place, and which would never have existed, had the same method been adopted since the beginning of the negotiation.
The underlined Lord Yarmouth thinks himself obliged to notice the manner in which he has been given to understand that he landed at Calais invested with a public character to treat of peace. He only came to give in person and with his own voice the answer to a communication he had been intreated to make the English government, founded on the basis of the uti possidetis agreeable to the following words of his excellency Mr. de Talleyrand: "We ask nothing of you" accompanied with positive assurances that the restitution of the German possessions of his majesty should meet with no further resistance. The same sentiment is in like manner expressed in Mr. de Talleyrand's letter to Mr. Fox, dated the 1st April. "The emperor desires nothing of what England possesses."
Lord Yarmouth believes himself in like manner obliged not to be silent on the remarks made by his Excellency General Clarke, concerning the delays in the negotiation and the frequent arrivals and departures of couriers. The answers of his Britannic majesty have always been frank and speedy and if the number of couriers has been considerable, it can only be attributed to motives foreign to his majesty.
The underlined Lords Lauderdale and Yarmouth can by no means subscribe to the opinion brought forward by his Ex. General Clarke, in said note, that the negotiation "has been set on foot and almost brought to a conclusion" in the interval that has elapsed between the period of the official information given by Viscount Yarmouth of his full powers, and the arrival of Lord Lauderdale. On the contrary, they look on this negotiation as having hardly begun. The conversations alluded to have consisted on the side of the French Plenipotentiaries in making demands which the underlined Viscount Yarmouth had uniformly declared to be inadmissible; and on the part of Lord Yarmouth in retrenching himself in the limits of the uti possidetis , as having no sanction from his government to admit any other basis in the negotiation; a basis suggested by France in the communication made by Lord Yarmouth, and previously announced by the letter of Mr. de Talleyrand, of the 1st April.
The underlined Lords Lauderdale and Yarmouth think it useless to repeat in this place the motives stated in the official note presented by Lord Lauderdale, and which has induced his majesty to look on the basis of the uti possidetis proposed by France, as susceptible of a particular application to the respective state of the two countries. It is for them a deep subject of regret, that by the absolute and decided abandonment of this basis by the French government, the expectation and hopes of the two nations are entirely frustrated.
It only remains for Lord Yarmouth and Lauderdale to declare that his majesty at all times ready to listen to just and honourable conditions of peace confidently relies on the means furnished to him by the loyalty and affection of his subjects. He will never listen to any proposal whatever for negotiating on a basis incompatible with the honour of his crown, and the true interests of his subjects.
LAUDERDALE, YARMOUTH.
Paris, 8th August 1806.
Sir,
No. 16. The pretensions brought forward by the French government in the official note of his Ex. general Clarke, so incompatible with the basis at first proposed by the same government, leaving us no other alternative, we have the honour to entreat your excellency to have the kindness to transmit us the necessary passports for us and our suite.
We profit of this opportunity to renew to your excellency the assurances of the high consideration with which we have the honor to remain.
Your excellencies, LAUDERDALE, YARMOUTH.
Paris, 9th August 1806, half six in the afternoon.
No. 17.
Lords Lauderdale and Yarmouth have the honour to repeat to his excellency the minister of foreign affairs, the request they had the honour to make him yesterday at half past six in the afternoon, for the necessary passports for them and their suite, as well as a passport for a courier who is waiting to set out.
They have the honour to renew the assurances of their high consideration.
Paris, 10th August, 1806, 11 o'clock at night.
No. 18.
Paris, 11th August, 1806, 10 o'clock at night.
Sir, It is our duty to repeat the request, already twice made, for a courier's passport, and at the same time for the necessary passports for our return to England.
We also think it our duty to remark to your excellency, that these requests were made the day before yesterday, Saturday, at half past six in the evening; that they were renewed to your excellency, yesterday morning, Sunday at eleven o'clock, and that, hitherto, we have received no answer to these requests.
When your excellency calls to mind that near twenty-four hours have elapsed since we addressed ourselves for the second time to your excellency, and that without speaking of our own passports, we have seen ourselves deprived in the interval of the means of sending a courier to England, you cannot but be fully persuaded that, if we abstain from all remarks on so extraordinary a proceeding, and one so contrary to the usual customs, it is on account of our desire to avoid as much and as long as possible, every thing which might beget harshness, and change the nature and tone of the communications which have hitherto taken place between the two governments.
We entreat your excellency to accept the assurances of the high consideration with which we are,
LAUDERDALE, YARMOUTH.
No. 19.
Paris, 11th August, 1806.
The underlined, ministers plenipotentiary of his majesty the emperor of the French, and king of Italy, have perused with attention the note dated the 9th of August, which their excellencies the ministers plenipotentiaries of his majesty the king of the united kingdom of G. B. and Ireland have transmitted to them, and in which they still propose the uti possidetis as the basis of the negotiation.
The French plenipotentiaries do not know whether they are to think that, from the adoption of this principle, there would not result for England the right of requiring of the French government, for herself and allies, all the restitutions which may be convenient for her, without her being bound to any restitution towards France and her allies, of the conquests she has made. This pretension would be so extraordinary, that it would be equal to saying, that France will sign all the conditions which it may please the English plenipotentiaries to draw up, and certainly it cannot be thought that such is the intention of the English ministry. They did not send plenipotentiaries merely to require the admission of an indefinite basis, which would render them masters of all the conditions of the treaty. In so obscure a state of things the French plenipotentiaries ask for explanations calculated to afford them light and make the negotiation proceed; these negotiations consist in making known what are the conquests which England wishes to keep, what are those which she means to restore to France and her allies, and what are the conquests of France which she desires that power to restore. A system of compensation will then be developed, which will give a clear idea of the principles and intentions of the British cabinet. The French plenipotentiaries wish to know what engagements they contract by the adoption of the basis proposed to them, and certainly they cannot consent to this adoption without comprehending what is asked of them.
Have the English plenipotentiaries in view, by laying down the principles of the uti possidetis , to propose a means of exchange and compensation? In this case the emperor adopts it, because he finds it conformable to the principles already consented to, on both sides in the letters of the French minister for foreign affairs, and of the secretary of state of the English department for foreign affairs.
1. To the principle laid down by Mr. Fox in his letter of the 28th March last, "that it ought to be the object of the two parties that the peace should be honorable for themselves and their respective allies, and at the same time of a nature to secure, as much as in their power, the future repose of Europe."
2. To the principle added to the preceding one by the minister for foreign affairs in his letter of the 2d June following, which consists in "an acknowledgement in favour of both powers of every right of intervention and guarantee for continental and maritime affairs."
The underlined assure their excellencies the plenipotentiaries of his Britannic majesty of their high consideration.
(Signed) CLARKE, CHAMPAGNY. (To be Continued.)
PARIS, Dec. 6.
On Monday the 2d of this month, at twelve o'clock, in execution of the orders of his majesty the emperor and king, his serene highness the prince arch chancellor of the empire, repaired to the senate. His highness was in his ceremonial dress—he was received in the usual forms, and having seated himself, said:
Gentlemen, At the moment when the reigns of government were put, by the gratitude of the nation, into the hands of his imperial and royal majesty, there were established between him and you, habitual confidential reports, and a communication of thoughts, which have made you participate in the grand designs conceived and executed for the good of this empire.
"Thus you were made early acquainted that the first wishes of the emperor were for peace, and that this generous sentiment never cooled."
"Before he appeared on the field of battle he offered it to his enemies."
"After victory, his triumphant hand always presented it to them."
"He hoped that particular and successive treaties, reconciling, one after the other, all interests, appealing by degrees all resentments, would at length bring on that general pacification, so much wished for by European nations, and so necessary to their felicity."
"His majesty's expectation was disappointed."
"Europe, drawn towards repose by the victories of France, was unceasingly called back to arms by the influence of Great-Britain, and by the ambitious pretensions of Russia."
"Coalitions brought to the ground, gave birth to new coalitions."
"The moderation of the vanquisher encouraged the vanquished."
"The greatest efforts of military genius, together with the exploits of an army which counts as nothing distances, seasons, climates and the number of its enemies, have produced, hitherto, only glorious truces, of which peace has not been the fruit."
"England got possession of the trade of the world: the productions of industry in both hemispheres, were to be swallowed up in that island."
"However Russia, so long unknown in the disputes of Europe, at this day foment the disorders of the west, at the same time that she menaces the east with her vast dominion."
"The Ottoman empire is disturbed; vexations are aggravated against it: the rights of its sovereignty are rendered in a manner uncertain."
"In such conjunctures, in the midst of these machinations and plots, his majesty has been obliged to quit a road wherein peace was not to be found, which alone the vanquished fought for."
"This peace must henceforth be made desirable to those who provoke war."
"War must be made fatal to those who let themselves be drawn into it."
"Cabinets must be reduced to the happy impotency of being again deceived."
"Princes so often vanquished, must at length be taught that clemency has its bounds, and that the sceptre which they abuse, may break in their hands."
"Hence, gentlemen, a new plan of conduct, and accessory measures proper for securing its success."
"The first and most important of all consists in supporting the power of the nation, by the continuity of the same means, and by the development of its strength."
"A nation, the infringer of all the laws of civilization, must afterwards be deprived of all relations with civilized nations."
"His majesty must retain his conquests, and must remove from them the promoters of all discord, until the moment when England will have acknowledged the principles, which among civilized nations, temper the disorders inseparable from their dissensions; until the period when just restitutions will have acquired our obligations towards our faithful allies; in fine, until a general peace, which shall establish the repose of Europe, and promise to all nations the entire development of their industry."
"You appreciate, gentlemen, all that is great and glorious in such a design. Its speedy advantages, those it presents for the future do not escape your wisdom; you find in it an ample compensation for the perseverance and momentary sacrifices which it must be the reward of."
"The guarantees of its execution will be, for his majesty, the love of his people, the fidelity so often experienced of the senate, the courage of the armies; but, above all, that genius, the success of which has never before been its inspiration, and that order which knows no obstacle, when the glory of France and the happiness of humanity are in question."
His serene highness having concluded his speech, the senator Porcher, one of the secretaries, ascended the tribune, and read the following papers:
Extract of the minutes of the Secretary of State's office, At the Palace of Berlin, 21st Nov. 1806.
Napoleon, emperor of the French and king of Italy. We have decreed, and do decree what follows:
The senate shall assemble on the 2d of the month of December next, in the usual place of its sittings, under the presidency of our cousins the arch-chancellors of the empire.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By the Emperor, The minister, secretary of state, (Signed) H. B. MARET.
Napoleon having refused to permit the remains of the duke of Brunswick to be interred in the tomb of his forefathers, the corpse has been deposited in the church of Ottersleben, a village adjoining Altona. The collection of hunting and fowling pieces, which cost the late duke near a million of marks, was sold for a trifle by the first French detachment which entered Brunswick. Guns really worth from five to ten pounds, sold for no more than a couple of crowns.
The apartments in Hampton Court Palace, which were occupied by the prince of Orange, have, we understand, been prepared for the reception of the duches of Brunswick, as soon as the state of her royal highness's health will admit of her removal to this country.
The surplus of the treasure of the elector of Hesse Cassel has, by the direction of a traitorous spy, been discovered by the French, in a subterraneous vault at Wilhelmsee. It is valued at 18,000,000 of dollars, exclusive of a gold and silver table and tea service.
The British property belonging to Hamburg merchants, and purchased by them, will, it is said, be respected. The amount of all the British property seized, is estimated at no more than 1,600,000 marks, about 1,500,000 sterling.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28.
The city of Venice has been bombarded by a British squadron, and the gun-boats fitted out there are destroyed. The British have also landed in Pola, and destroyed all the Irian batteries and redoubts. At Macarfa, in Dalmatia, six Russian frigates have landed troops, who stop the communication with Ragusa.
ALEXANDRIA, March 2.
Yesterday arrived at this port, the ship Century Capt. Dade from Liverpool which port she left on the 9th of January.
Having the pleasure of spending a few hours with a very intelligent gentleman who came passenger in the Century, we are able to state that the Treaty between this country and Great Britain was ratified by the last named power and forwarded by a vessel for Charleston, name unknown, which failed before the Century left Liverpool.
The January packet was understood to have left Falmouth for New-York, previous to the 8th of January.
Altho' such repeated confirmations of the recapture of Buenos Ayres had reached England, it was not fully credited when the Century left Liverpool: the following extract from Gore's Advertiser of the 8th January, will show however that they began to suspect the possibility thereof. "A notice to the following effect was on Monday posted at Lloyd's that the reports received at Lisbon, relative to the recapture of Buenos Ayres, are such as may make it prudent for English Ships bound for the River Plate, to obtain previous information either at Rio Janeiro, or any part of the Coast, before they enter that River."
The recapture of Buenos Ayres, will be a severe blow to the shipping Merchants: it is calculated that Goods to the amount of 5,000,000 sterling have been sent from England, 14 vessels had left Liverpool for that place, and 4 more were advertised as ready to sail on the 9th Jan. Of saddles alone 50,000 had been sent from England, 40,000 of which were shipped from London.
There is no doubt in England, but that peace would have been restored to the world had Mr. Fox lived, yet strange as it may appear the war is said to be popular.
Policies were offered at London and Liverpool, that Bonaparte would be in possession of Peterburgh, by a certain day—Specific day forgotten.
Murat it was expected would be created King of Poland.
American Flour was declining.
The projects of Aaron Burr, had not produced much conversation in England when the Century failed.
Insurance on American vessels had fallen 50 per cent. Alexandria Expotiser.
From the Liverpool Advertiser, January 2.
Sir Hardford Jones has brought the latest accounts to Government from the head-quarters of the Russian armies. He had a full opportunity of viewing them with his own eyes, and we have his authority to say, that he never saw an army in a higher state of discipline, better appointed in every respect, or more eager to meet the enemy à l'arme blanche . The two columns of Russians under Generals Benningsen and Buxhowden, amounting in all to 150,000 men, he says, must have joined on the 8th the 8th or 9th of Dec. He brings an account, on the authority of letters from Elbing, dated the 8th of December, that the French passed the Vistula and took possession of Thorn.—Extracts from Grandency and Marienwerder confirm this intelligence—but the French were very much reduced by sickness. About one fourth of their whole army were down in flux and other diseases.
On the 13th ult. Lord Hutchinson and suite, in the Sparrow gun-brig, passed the island of Alholm or Christianoe, and expected to land at Pillau on the 16th. The Treasure of the king of Prussia was on board vessels at Pillau, ready to set to sea at a moment's notice. The Austrians had formed a strong cordon all along the banks of the Peilza. This army is in fine order, and their magazines plentifully supplied. The people of Austrian Poland remained perfectly quiet, and the levies at Petrichan, Plock, Kalisz, Gnesen, and Posen, in Prussian Poland, had by no means answered the hopes of the French.
Several letters dated the 10th of December, have been received from St. Peterburgh, which mention that a strong Russian force, under the command of General Von Essen, had taken possession of Cholczim. It is stated, that the Russian General, on his arrival before the place, summoned it to surrender, which was refused: the Russians then began to bombard it, and threatened to take it by storm and put every man to death found in the garrison. This had the desired effect.
BALTIMORE, March 2.
By the arrival of the Wm. Penn, from Bordeaux Paris papers have been received to the date of January 2d inclusive. A gentleman of this city has just received a letter from the Paris Argus from Dec. 4th to the above date. This file does not contain the announcement of any important event; but there are several articles which we are sure will be interesting to our readers. These we shall lay before them with all possible speed.
Reports prevailed at Paris on the 3d of January that a rupture between the U. States and Great-Britain was certain.
The Poles are organizing themselves into military squadrons under the orders of Gen. Dombrowski.
The presence of the French at Warsaw has given that place an air of great vivacity. They have Italian, French and Polish theatres open there.
The negotiations between the Porte and the Servian insurgents have been broken off; and Czerni Georges has recommenced his operations. A slight skirmish between them and the Turks took place in the beginning of Nov. near Belgrade.
French troops are at Anclam, waiting the determination of the king of Sweden on a proposition relative to the neutrality of Swedish Pomerania.
A few days anterior to the 17th of December, 70,000 men passed through Berlin on their way to Poland.
A national gendarmerie is organizing throughout the conquered Prussian states, to protect the high roads, insure the arrival of subsistence, and cause persons and property to be respected. The annual fairs at Leipzig were to be held as usual.
It is announced that the French have commenced the bombardment of Dantzick. This town is one of the richest and most considerable of the north of Europe.
Burr's project (extracted from an American paper) is mentioned in the Paris papers.
Several ships of the line are going to be fitted out in the greatest haste at Copenhagen. The ramparts of the citadel have had cannon planted on them lately, and the guards are doubled as are those in the harbor.
The following article evinces that the imperial decree is not intended to include private property.
"General Clarke, Governor-General of the Prussian conquered provinces, has, in concert with the intendant general of finances, given orders to the particular commanders and intendants to take off the seals which had been laid provisionally on the sequestered merchandise at Magdebourg, Stettin, Custrin, and Frankfort on the Oder, which merchandise being private property, is not comprehended in the decree of the 21st of November."
FORTY-THIRD BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
KUTUVO, Dec. 17, 1806.
The emperor arrived at Kutuvo at one in the afternoon, having travelled all night in the calashes (small pleasure carriages) of the country, the thaw not allowing the usual sort of carriages to be made use of. The calash in which the marshal Duroc rode, was overturned, and he received a violent contusion on the shoulder; this officer is, however in no danger, and will only be obliged to keep his bed for 8 or 10 days.
The tetes-de-pont of Praga, Zukoczyn, of the Narew and Thorn, acquire greater solidity every day.
The emperor will be at Warsaw to-morrow.
The Vistula being extremely broad, the bridges are every where 3 or 4000 fathoms over.
FORTY-FOURTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
WARSAW, Dec. 21, 1806.
The emperor has visited the works of Prague. Eight fine redoubts, flanked and palisaded, inclosing a circumference of 1500 fathoms; and three rear bastions of 600 fathoms in extent, form the bounds of a fortified camp.
The Vistula is one of the finest rivers in existence. The Bug, which is comparatively much smaller, is notwithstanding, much more rapid than the Seine. The bridge over this last large river is entirely finished. Gen. Gautier, with the 25th and 85th regiments of the infantry, occupies the head of the bridge, which gen. Chasseloup caled to be fortified with great judgement; from the manner of this tete-de-pont , which is not more than 400 fathoms in extent, being supported by a morals and the river, adjacent to a fortified camp on the right bank, a whole army can be protected from the whole force of the enemy. A brigade of light cavalry of the reserve were skirmishing through-out the day with the Russian cavalry.
On the 18th marshal Davoust perceived the necessity, in order to render his camp on the right bank more secure, of taking possession of a small island situated at the mouth of the Wkra. The enemy were aware of the importance of this position. A lively fire of musketry commenced with the advanced guard; but the victory and the island were gained by the French. Our loss has been a few men wounded. Clonet, an officer of talents, and a young man of great hopes, received a ball in his breast.
On the 29th, a regiment of Cossacks, supported by the Russian hussars, attempted to cut off the great guard of the brigade of light cavalry, placed in advance of the tete-de-pont of Bug, but the great guard had been placed in such a manner as to prevent surprise. The first of the hussars founded to horse; the colonel charged at the head of a squadron, and the 13th advanced to support it. The enemy were overthrown. We have had, in this little affair, 3 or 4 men wounded; but the col. of the Cossacks has been killed.
In all 30 men and 25 horses have fallen into our power. Nothing can be so miserable and base as these Cossacks; they are a scandal to human nature. They pass the Bug (and every day violate the neutrality of Austria) to pillage a house in Galicia, or to treat themselves to a glass of brandy, whereof they are very greedy. But our light cavalry are accustomed, since the last campaign, to the mode in which these wretches fight; who endeavor to intimidate, by their numbers and the thundering noise which they make in charging, those troops who have not been accustomed to see them; but when they are known, two thousand of these unhappy creatures are not capable of charging a single squadron which stands firm, and preserves its ranks.
The marshal Augereau has crossed the Vistula at Utrata. General Lapisse Laposte has entered Plock, and is in pursuit of the enemy. Marshal Soult has passed the Vistula at Vizograd.
Marshal Bessieres arrived on the 18th at Kikol, with the second corps of reserved cavalry. The advance has arrived at Lipiez. Different encounters of cavalry have taken place with the Russian hussars, of whom a number have been made prisoners. The right bank of the Vistula was found entirely clear.
Marshal Ney, with his corps of the army, supports marshal Bessieres. He arrived on the 18th at Rypin. His own right is supported by the marshal prince of Ponte Corvo.
The whole are in motion. If the enemy continues to retain his position, there will be a battle in a few days. With the aid of God, the issue cannot be uncertain. The Russian army is commanded by the marshal Kamenskoy, an old man of 75 years. He has under him the generals Buxhowden and Benigen.
General Michelson has determined to enter Moldavia. Reports assure us, that he arrived on the 29th at Jassy. We are also assured, that one of the generals has taken Bender by assault, and put all the inhabitants to the sword! Behold, then, a war declared against the Porte without pretence or reason; but they had concluded at St. Peterburgh, that the moment when France and Prussia (the two powers most interested in preserving the independence of Turkey) were at war, was the favorable moment to subdue that power. The events of a month have disconcerted these calculations, and to them the Porte is indebted for its preservation. The grand duke of Berg is sick of a fever. He gets better.
The weather is as mild as at Paris in the month of October, and moist; inasmuch, that the roads are rendered difficult. A great quantity of wine to nourish the spirits of the soldiery, is about to arrive.
The palace of the king of Poland, is fine and well furnished. They have at Warsaw a great number of beautiful palaces and fine houses. Our hospitals are well regulated: which is not a trifling advantage in this country. The enemy appear to have a great many sick and a great many deserters.
They say nothing of the Prussians; entire corps of whom desert, being disgusted with the Russians, from whom they are obliged to put up with continual affronts.
The British

Domestic.
BOSTON, (Mass.) Feb. 15.
The two political parties which divide this commonwealth, have respectively nominated, on the one part his Excellency CALEB STRONG as candidate for Governor and EDWARD H. ROBBINS as Lieutenant Governor, and on the other part, JAMES SULLIVAN, Esq. for Governor and the Hon. LEVIN LINCOLN, as Lieutenant Governor.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 24.
On Monday evening the 16th instant, a meeting of the members of the legislature and other gentlemen was held at the city of Albany to nominate suitable persons to fill the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor of this state for the year ensuing. Adam Comstock presided, and Alexander Sheldon officiated as secretary. At this meeting it was unanimously resolved to recommend and support the Hon. DANIEL D. TOMPKINS for Governor, and the Hon. JOHN BROOME for Lieutenant-governor, in opposition to Mr. Lewis and Mr. Thomas Storm, who have been nominated for these offices at a meeting held the same evening by the friends of the administration. The election takes place on the last Tuesday in April.
NEWBURYPORT, Feb. 17.
Arrived ship Pomona, capt. Adams, 170 days from Calcutta, piece goods, sugar, &c. valued at 250,000 dollars, the richest ship that ever came over our bar. January 29, was overhauled by the British sloop of war Bermuda, had the letters opened, and John Driver, Wm. Hall, and Th. Stephens, with American protections, were pressed.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 23.
The Minerva, Baty, belonging to this port, has been carried into St. Kitts by the British Capt. Baty proceeded to Antigua for trial, where the cargo was condemned on the 2d January. The British had the justitie to pay capt. B. for his freight—Capt. B. expects to get a freight at St. Kitts for this port.
NEW-ORLEANS, Jan. 26.
A day or two since, Governor Folke and suite, with about 800 Spanish troops, came up Lake Ponchartrain from Pensacola, near to Fort St. John's (six miles from this city, on the lake) and on Wednesday last sent to governor Claiborne for permission to pass through this territory, to Baton Rouge. We understand that his excellency intended granting governor Folke and suite the permission desired, until he heard he had troops with him, when the permission was refused.
Louisiana Gaz.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THURSDAY, Feb. 26.
Mr. Parke, from the committee to whom was referred the petitions of certain persons calling themselves a committee of the Illinois country, and petitions of other persons, the former in favor of dividing, and the latter against dividing the Indiana territory, made a report, that it is inexpedient at this time to divide the Indiana territory, in which the House concurred. An act making provision for the disposal of the public lands situated between the U. S. military tract and the Connecticut reserve, and for other purposes, was read the third time and passed.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a statement of the exports of the U. S. for the last year.
A message was received from the Senate, stating that they insisted on their amendments to the Virginia military warrant bill; from their disagreement to which the House receded—Ayes 72.
A message was received from the Senate, stating that they had passed a bill in addition to an act for laying out a road from Cumberland, in Maryland, to the state of Ohio.
The bill appropriates 250,000 dollars, payable out of the proceeds of the sale of lands in the state of Ohio.
Referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole; Mr. BASSETT in the chair; on the bill making appropriations for the support of government for the year 1807.
After filling the various blanks, the committee rose and reported the bill.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole; Mr. TENNEY in the chair; on the bill to amend the act entitled "An act to regulate and fix the compensation of clerks, &c."
Having filled the several blanks, the committee rose and reported the bill, which was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
WASHINGTON, March 2.
The House of Representatives continued in uninterrupted session on Friday from ten o'clock A. M. to eight o'clock in the evening, and on Saturday from ten A. M. to five P. M. when an adjournment took place till seven o'clock. Indisposition prevented us from attending the evening session of the last day; which likewise prevents our offering at present any more than a concise notice of the unimportant proceedings, reserving their detail for a future paper.
On Friday—Mr. J. Randolph made an animated speech in order to show that the 8th section of the act prohibiting the importation of slaves into the United States, involved the exercise of a power not possessed by Congress, which was subversive of the rights of property of the holders or slaves, and which might eventuate in their general emancipation; and concluded by asking leave to present a bill to explain and amend that act.
After some remarks from Messrs. Goldsborn, Quincy, Lyon, Pirk, & Smith, Mr. J. Randolph varied his motion, so as to appoint a committee to bring in a bill—This motion was agreed to—Ayes 51.
A short time after Mr. J. Randolph presented from the committee the following explanatory act.
"Whereas doubts have arisen, or may arise, touching the construction of the eighth section of the act, of which this act is explanatory, and whereas Congress has power to lay and collect all constitutional right, title, or authority whatsoever, by any legislative act, in any wise to abridge, modify, or affect the right of property of masters of slaves, not imported into the United States, contrary to law, in and to such slaves; Therefore,
"Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of
America, in Congress assembled, That nothing contained in the eighth or any other section of the aforesaid act, shall be construed to abridge, modify, or affect, in any manner whatever, the full, complete, and absolute right of property of the owner or master of any slave, such slave not being imported contrary to law, in and to such slave; and such owner, or master, as aforesaid, shall not be subjected to any disability, or liable to any fine, penalty, or forfeiture, although such master, or owner, or his or her agent may have transported any such slave, not being imported contrary to law, with intent to sell the same, from one port or place within the U. S. to any other port or place, in a vessel of less burthen than forty tons."
The act, having been read twice, Mr. J. Randolph moved that it be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Quincy moved its reference to a committee of the whole.
Mr. J. Randolph warmly opposed this motion. He set forth the deep stake the Southern states had in immediately arresting the invasion of their rights made by the 8th section, and the consequent necessity of passing the explanatory law this session, which would not be done, unless it passed the House without delay, as it was in the power of a single member of the Senate to prevent the passage of a bill unless read on three several days. He added that he trusted, if this bill did not pass, that the Virginia delegation would wait on the President, to remonstrate against his giving his sanction to the act which had passed.
Messrs. Pirk, Quincy, Thomas and Rhea of Tennessee, advocated the reference of the bill to a Committee of the whole, and its being printed, previously to consideration. They expressed their willingness to agree to any proposition, that should not go to hazard the great objects of the bill passed by the two Houses; but their indisposition to act precipitately on a subject of so much importance.
The question was taken on referring the bill to a Committee of the whole; and carried—Ayes 58—Nays 40.
Mr. J. Randolph moved that it be made the order for this day.
A motion was also made to make it the order for to-morrow.
On this last motion the Yeas and Nays were taken, and were Yeas 60—Nays 59—When the bill was ordered to be printed.
The House agreed to consider the report of the Committee of the whole on the appropriation bill.
Mr. Alston moved that the House should again resolve itself into a Committee of the whole on this bill; and said, his purpose was, in case they should, to move a new section repealing the duty of 8 cents on salt from the 1st of July, and that of 12 cents from the 1st of January; and continuing the Mediterranean fund until the 1st of January next.
After a few remarks from several gentlemen, this motion was disagreed to—Ayes 39—Nays 58—principally on the ground of the impropriety of introducing such provisions in the appropriation bill.
The report of the Committee of the whole on the appropriation bill was then considered, and the bill ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
A message was received from the Senate, stating that they had postponed until the next session the bill relative to the redemption of the public debt, providing for the reimbursement of the 3 per cents in case of the refusal of the holders to come into the new loan.
Mr. Alston moved for leave to bring in a bill for the repeal of the duties on salt, &c.
This motion was declared by the Speaker, and the House to be out of order, the standing rules of the House requiring a day's notice of such motion.
Mr. Jackson then moved the appointment of a committee to enquire into the expediency of repealing the duties on salt—and continuing for a limited time the Mediterranean fund.
A division of the question was called for.
On agreeing to the first part of the motion, a long and interesting debate ensued. It was advocated by Messrs. Jackson, Alston, Smith, Bidwell, Sloan, Varnum, Pirk, Eppes and Burwell—and opposed by Messrs. Quincy, J. Randolph, R. Nelson, Elmer, Ely, Lloyd and Lyon:—when the question was taken by Yeas and Nays, and the first member of the motion carried—Yeas 60—Nays 40.
Mr. J. Randolph spoke again agreeing to the second member of the motion: which was carried—Yeas 46—Nays 43.
When the whole motion was agreed to—Yeas 44—Nays 39.
In this debate all the speakers declared themselves in favor of repealing the duties on salt, and vote arose from the mode in which it was attempted to effect this object. The opponents of the motion contended that it became the Senate, and not the House to take the proposed step, which they said was not likely to answer the end contemplated.
The friends of the motion, on the other hand, urged the policy of pursuing every means in their power to effect so important an object; and declared their confidence, that on a proper understanding between the two Houses, it would be accomplished.
As soon as the last vote had been taken, a motion was made that the committee should consist of three members.
On putting this question it was found that there was not a quorum of members present.
A call of the House was then ordered, for the purpose of noting the absentees.
The call having been made, and a quorum not appearing to be present, an adjournment took place about 8 o'clock.
On Saturday, the House passed the general appropriation bill, and several other bills of minor consideration, and transacted a good deal of other business.
A committee was appointed on the motion of Mr. Jackson relative to a repeal of the duties on salt, &c. from which committee Mr. Pirk presented a bill, corresponding in its objects with the intimation of Mr. Alston on moving for a recommitment of the appropriation bill, which was referred to a committee of the whole House that day.
WASHINGTON, March 4.
We understand that a copy of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain was received last evening by Mr. Erskine.
Nat. Int.
Letters are received in this city from Natchez, dated the second of February. They state that Mr. Burr had on that day appeared before the district court for trial, and that the business had been deferred until the next day.
* The expression is vague; nor is any thing stated that enables us to determine its precise meaning. lb.
APPOINTMENTS.
MERIWETHER LEWIS, Governor of Upper Louisiana, (in the place of Gen. JAMES WILKINSON.)
THOMAS TODE of Kentucky, Justice of the Supreme Court of the U. S. for the new circuit recently established.
The house of representatives were in session on Saturday from 7 o'clock in the evening to one o'clock in the morning.—They were principally occupied in considering the bill for the repeal of the duties on salt , and for the continuance of the Mediterranean fund . The bill finally passed the house by a large majority, and discontinues the duty of eight cents on salt, after the 30th of June, and the duty of twelve cents after the 30th of September; and continues the Mediterranean fund until the 31st day of Dec.
On Monday, the house sat from 10 A. M. to half past 4 P. M. and from half past 6 to 10 in the evening.
On Tuesday, the house sat from 10 A. M. to half past 3 o'clock, when they adjourned to half past 6 o'clock, from which time they continued in session until 11 o'clock, when the two houses adjourned fine die .
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 10th MARCH.
BRITISH TREATY.—We are unable to lay any authentic information on this important subject before our readers. Rumour must therefore for a time supply its place.—Of this nature are the following articles which are not only extremely vague in themselves, but are drawn from a most suspicious source.
WASHINGTON, March 4.
A copy of the treaty with England was yesterday received by the hon. Mr. Erskine. We hear that it has not yet been received by our government.
Wish. Federalist.
Report, who is ever tattling, some times the truth and sometimes otherwise, says, that the British treaty contains twenty five articles; that most of these are agreeable to the administration; but that there are two points to which we shall not assent; the one, an abandonment of our strong position against the British right of impressment; the other, that the U. States, are to make a common cause with G. Britain against the French blockading decree. We detail but a report—in its correctness, however, we place some confidence. lb.
Since the above articles were in type, a gentleman, on the correctness of whose information we place much reliance, was polite enough to call and inform us, that a copy of the treaty has been received by our government, and that it will immediately be returned to England, without being so much as laid before the Senate. We are farther told, that our ministers charged with the negotiation, were positively instructed to insist upon the relinquishment, by England, of the right of search, so far as respects vessels sailing under the American flag. England, however, refused to admit the principle, and a treaty was concluded without it. Hence the hostility of the President towards it. lb.
We deem it no unimportant observation, that the President's declining to convene the Senate immediately after the adjournment of Congress, is no proof, as some have supposed, of his opposition to the treaty. It will be recollected, that one third of the Senate of the U. S. is to be renewed after the expiration of the last session of Congress; and that in some of the states, the vacancies are not yet supplied. It was but proper however to wish that a treaty so important to the interests of our country should not be submitted to that body, until it had acquired its full quota of numbers and wisdom. Is not this perhaps the only reason of the President's having declined to call the senate to gether by proclamation; as some had expected?
FALSE LOGIC.—A circular letter from one of the republican minority, dated Washington February 20, 1807, contains the following curious argument:
"I voted in favor of suspending this law (the non importation act) for the same reason which induced me last year to vote against its passage, which was, that I then thought it impolitic; and I have seen no reason since to change my opinion; on the contrary it has been confirmed by the information contained in the President's second message, at the commencement of this session. Whilst he is speaking of the progress of our negotiation, and of the delay which would probably occur in the final adjustment of our differences with England, he says "In the mean time we find, by the communications of our plenipotentiaries, that a temporary suspension of the act of the last session, prohibiting certain importations, would, as a measure of candid disposition on our part, and of confidence in the temper and views with which they have been met, have a happy effect on our course." To me, this appeared to amount to an absolute demonstration of the impolicy of the law. For if our ministers thought the suspension of it, would have a happy effect upon the course of our negotiation, they must necessarily believe that the existence, and consequently, the passage of it originally, had an unhappy effect upon the course of that negotiation; or why recommend its suspension? If its existence had no effect, its suspension certainly could have none. But if the first operated favorably, the last surely could not do so too, or the operation and the suspension of this law must be considered as one and the same thing. This would be to ascribe an effect to it, which I believe no law before has ever had, and in all human probability, none that may ever come after it, will or can have."
Let us apply this ingenious argument to other things; for instance, to the science of medicine. A man must not either take phyic at all; or if he once commences the regime, he must go on with it forever. There must be no suspension in its operation:—for according to the political doctrine of our friend, if the medicine operates favorably, its suspension "would not surely do so too." It is in vain that the convalescent man should argue; "so long as I had morbid humours to dispel, I took phyic; but when the phyic had produced its effect, I had no longer any use for it." This argument seems at first to have some little truth in it; but lo! how it vanishes at the touch of that horn of the dilemma; "the operation and the suspension of this medicine must be considered as one and the same thing." In other words; a man is as much affected by the disuse as the use of his emetics.
The analogy applies as well as to politics and to law. An army must not be disbanded, though its exertions have produced a peace.—A law must not be suspended, though its continuance should be productive of evil, because it originally produced benefit. No case can, for instance, occur, when the suspension of the Habeas Corpus should be recommended by the public interest; for it is contrary to all reason to suppose, that if the law itself operates favorably, its suspension would "do so too." This is an "effect" which no law "will or can have." Away with such sophisms! If the minority have no better arguments than these to adduce, they had better at once cast their Lockes and Condillacs into the flames, and abandon the field of argument and opposition.—If the non importation act had manifestly led the British Cabinet to a spirit of conciliation, was it improper to give them a proof of our own amica-
ble disposition by a short suspension of its provisions?—Particularly when we consider it on another ground: If the time first allowed them for negotiation was exhausted by no fault of theirs, by the illness and death of their minister; was it improper to extend the time to extend the time for their adjustment of our differences?—The longer the non-importation act is considered, the more will it be approved. No measure exhibits a more decisive example of the firmness of our national councils: none will more thoroughly exalt the reputation of our government in the eyes of foreign nations.
Impressed Seamen.—We can say from the most undoubted authority (says the Norfolk Ledger) that orders have been received per the Jamaica packet, by the commander in chief of his Britannic majesty's naval forces on the American station, "to release every American seaman, who has not voluntarily entered." The Herald adds, that the release is to be made, upon giving sufficient proofs of citizenship.
This provision is not sufficient. The neutral flag should cover every one who is under it, except soldiers bound to a belligerent country, who are to be considered as contraband of war. Such is the true and comprehensive maxim on this subject.—The law of nations recognizes but two restrictions on neutral trade: contraband of war, and vessels bound to a blockaded port. The Secretary of State's luminous letter to Mr. Monroe published during the last winter, contains the very marrow of this doctrine.
Accounts are received from the Rio La Plata down to the 10 the 1st January, at which time the British had made no further impression by land; and the Spaniards still held Buenos Ayres and Montevideo. There were a great many English vessels in and near the river, bound up.
A resolution has been again introduced into the legislature of Massachusetts, for taking the sense of the people on the proposition for erecting the District of Maine into a separate state . This resolution passed the House of Representatives on the 14th ult. and was sent to the Senate for their concurrence.
The New-York council of appointment have appointed Thomas Morris, Esq. Clerk of the city and county of New-York, in the place of Tunis Wortman, Esq. removed. Mr. W. is the author of "Political Enquiry;" and was one of the ablest advocates of the Clintonian party .—Mr. John Nicholas, formerly accelerated citizen of this state, and now a member of the Senate of New-York, is one of the strongest pillars of the Lewitite or Livingstonian party . lb.
We have received New-Orleans papers, down to the 2d of February. They contain nothing important. The House of Representatives of Orleans have come to a resolution, to request the governor to give them such information as he possessed "relative to the extraordinary situation of this territory;" and particularly to state the number of militia which have been placed under gen. Wilkinson's orders, and for what term of service. The governor informed the committee appointed to present this resolution, that he should "consider it with attention."—It is pleasing to observe the enthusiasm with which the House of Representatives have expressed their indignation at the blindness and perfidy of men, who living under a "government the most free which ever existed upon earth," have conspired the "dismemberment of their own country or the invasion of the dominions of a sovereign in amity with the U. States."
We have at length received a series of the northern papers, which enable us to lay some new though not very interesting intelligence before our readers. We have excluded some original matter, that we may find the greater room for its insertion. Last night there was no mail or stage from the north.
HAY-MARKET GARDEN.
I WILL receive proposals till the 20th of March for renting the Hay-Market Garden, in this city for the ensuing season or a longer term, which is now enlarging and otherwise improving. Should the Garden not be let before that period it will be opened on a plan that will be offered, and 'tis hoped will meet the approbation of the Citizens of Richmond, Manchester and the Public generally.
I would rent my dwelling house, and kitchen garden, to a genteel family, for one or more years, or will rent apartments in the house, and several small houses pleasantly situated in the yard, ready furnished for small families or individuals.
March 6. JOHN PRYOR. tf.
WANTED to hire or purchase a female house servant about 20 or 25 years of age, for one who can come well recommended for sobriety and steadiness, a generous price will be given. Apply to the printer. March 10. tf.
A Meeting of the visitors of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE, is requested on the 26th of the present month. SAMUEL TYLER, Rector. March 10. 3w.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Mullen, deceased, of Chesterfield county, wherein I am concerned, are requested to bring them forward, their accounts properly authenticated, on or before the first day of April next, as provisions may be made for the discharge of the same. Also, all those having claims against the estate of Andrew Scott, dec'd, of said county, are requested to come forward; and those indebted, to pay off their respective accounts, as no indulgence will be given, and this notice plead in bar, of any claim brought forward, after the above date, as I intend to close my administration, to April court. ROBERT M'TYRE, Adm'r of ANDREW SCOTT. March 10. tf.
RACES AT TAPPAHANNOCK.
THE JOCKEY CLUB RACES at this place, will commence on Wednesday, the 29th April next.
1st Days purse—450 dolls. distance; 4 mile heats.—Second day's purse, supposed to be nearly equal to the first, the greater part of the toll being given up for that purpose—distance, three mile heats.
Wights as follows:
Table with 2 columns: Age/Weight, Weight in lbs. Rows: Six Years Old (190), Five do. do. (120), Four do. do. (100), Three do. do. (80).
And under 3 years, a feather. Mares and Geldings to be allowed, 3lb.
A meeting of the members, will be required, on the day preceding the first day's race.
A. S. BROCKENBROUGH, Secretary & Treasurer. March 10. (26thA.
War Department, February 23, 1807.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the department of war, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1807, until the 30th day of September, 1808, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st deg. of north latitude.
Second, At the new military post opposite the mouth of the Hiawasee, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Mafsic, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude, and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.
Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river; and south of the 41st degree of north latitude, Fort Mafsic excepted.
Fifth, At New-Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, Ouchita, Natchitoches, Apponecoula, Attakapa, Fort Stodder, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi territory, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January 1808, to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states hereinafter mentioned, viz.
Sixth, At the Oskaloosie Old fields, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh, At Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the states of North and South Carolina.
Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Virginia.
Ninth, At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania east of the mountains, and within the states of New Jersey and Delaware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburg, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania west of the mountains.
Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New York; Niagara and its dependencies excepted.
Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Fourteenth, At Fort Independence (Boston harbor) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts; the town of Springfield, and the district of Main excepted.
Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine.
Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the U. States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armourers and other persons employed in the United States' armoury at that place, from the 1st day of January 1808 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles to every hundred rations. The proportions of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for

AD AIR'S ADDRESS. We are indebted to every circumstance before the public, which may shed the faintest light upon A. Burr's operations; and therefore we republish the following painful letter of John Adair to the people of the U.S.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. I will make no apology for presenting to the public the following statement of facts. It is a duty I owe my country, my friends and myself.
Notes by the Editor of the Enquirer. 1. It is difficult to understand this insinuation; but so far as it is intelligible, it is ridiculous. Does Gen. A. mean to assert, that the suspension of the Habeas Corpus was at the secret instigation of the president; by the secret aid of executive means?
net was at their breast, or the dagger of their assassin at their side; no less dangerous a situation can plead their excuse. Wilkinson, in telling us this unlikely tale; intends not only an excuse for his own illegal acts, but it was laying to their charge; he injured; for me if you dare(6)—I am here entrenched in N Orleans in the favor of the executive—the governor & judges are my creatures—you cannot injure me.
2. How so? Does the president hold in his hands the laws and jurisdiction of New Orleans? If A. Burr was to sue Wilkinson for false imprisonment, could Mr. J. enter a noli prosequi ? Would he constitute the judge or the jury; or would he pay the execution?
LAW OF THE U. STATES. AN ACT To provide for surveying the coasts of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States shall be, and is hereby authorized and requested, to cause a survey to be taken of the coasts of the U. States, in which shall be designated the islands and shoals with the roads or places of anchorage, within twenty leagues of any part of the shores of the United States;
IN COUNCIL, Friday, 6th February, 1807. THE EXECUTIVE conceiving it to be a duty which they owe to humanity and to the laws, to ascertain and to publish, and if proper to far as may consist with any powers vested in them, to punish the offence said to have been lately committed at the barracks in the city of Richmond which eventuated in the death of Mr. JOHN MCCREDE, whose loss is sincerely deplored by the Executive.
IN CHANCERY. United States Court, Fifth Circuit, Virginia District, November term, 1806. Cunningham Corbett, John Laurie, Gilbert Hamilton, John Sterling, and George Lothian, assignees of Ninian Muzzey, Plaintiffs, vs. William Johnson, one of the heirs and devisees of Edward Johnson, dec'd.
IN COUNCIL, February 13th, 1807. IT is advised, that the following agents are appointed for the collection of the arrears of Taxes due this Commonwealth, viz: William Nimmo, jr. for the Counties of Accomack, Northampton, Princess Anne, Norfolk, and the Borough of Norfolk.
IT being more advantageous to the defendants, who are interested in the foregoing tracts of land, that they should be sold, on credit, than for cash; and the plaintiffs, by their counsel, having assented to a sale on credit; the same will be accordingly sold on credit. The lands will be laid off for sale in the manner, which shall seem most beneficial.
THE COPARTNERSHIP of C. and T. Saunders, is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the concern will be admitted and paid by Lesueur and Saunders, who are alone authorized to settle all claims due to and by the concern.