The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-07-03 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
VOLUME 4.]
RICHMOND, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 3, 1807.
[NUMBER 16.]
FOR LIVERPOOL. One hundred Hds. TOBACCO want- ed on freight at 80¢ per Hhd. and 5 per cent brokerage, per the American Reg- ular Ship. MINERVA, Captain KEELE. Apply to Brown and Rivet, Richmond, or to ALEXANDER LECKIE, or THOMAS WILLOCK. Norfolk, June 24. ep3m.
LANDS FOR SALE. The Subscribers are authorised to sell the three following Tracts of LAND, lying in the counties of Albemarle & Fluvanna, to wit: One Tract of 400 acres, known by the name of Dickerson's Tract. One other Tract containing 242 acres, being part of 400 acres, known by the name of Hastings Mark's Tract, adjoining the above mentioned Tract, and One other Tract of 163 acres, also known by the name of Hastings Mark's Tract, and is laid to have a valuable Mill near on it. All three Tracts have a great abundance of heavy pine timber of the best kind, and are convenient to navigation. Should these Lands not be disposed of by private contract, before the third day of August next, they will on that day be offered at Public Auction, at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond. In the mean time, all persons desirous of purchasing, will please apply for further information to TAYLOR & BROWN, W. M. tdf.
July 1.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.
On THURSDAY the 9th of JULY next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold, at Auction, on the premises, that beautiful
LOT OF GROUND,
BELOING to Col. QUARRIER, and now occu- pied by him. For the convenience of purchasers it is divided into Thirteen Lots, some of which are improved with Dwelling Houses, and every conven- ience for families, and all of them are well situated either for business, (being near the Basin of the Canal and the Public Warehouse) or for the residence of fa- milies; having good prospects and free circulation of air. A plan of the above property may be seen at the office of the subscribers, to whom, or to Col. Quar- rier, all persons desirous of purchasing at private sale will apply. Terms made known on day of sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctors. tdf.
July 1.
LOTS FOR SALE.
On Tuesday the 9th day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, will be sold, at public auc- tion,
SIXTEEN half acre LOTS, situate on the north side of Bacon-Quarter Branch, in or adjoining the City of Richmond, denoted and known by the survey made by Richard Young for Wm. Duvall, by the Nos 311, 312, 321, 322, 319, 320, 318, 314, 233, 294, 286, 287, 266, 267, 234 and 235.
Terms of payment will be made known at the time of sale.
Any person inclined to purchase at private sale, either the whole or part of these Lots, may know particulars by applying to
ALEX. QUARRIER, or, JOHN RICHARD. tdf.
May 5.
THE sale of the above-mentioned sixteen Lots, is
postponed until Monday, the 14th July, at noon, of which day, it will take place at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, when a plot showing the position of the several Lots will be produced, till then may be seen at Mr. John Sachells. In the mean while any persons desirous of viewing the pro- perty will be accompanied to the spot by one of the subscribers.
ALEX. QUARRIER, JOHN RICHARD. tdf.
July 1.
NOTICE.
Agreeable to an order of the County Court of Amelia, the Commissioners appointed, will proceed at Amelia Court House, on Thursday the 16th of July, to exam- ine, settle and liquidate the claims that may be exhib- ited against the estate of John Bottom, deceased.
All persons having claims against said estate, are hereby requested to make them known on or day, supported by proper vouchers or testimony.
All persons indebted to said estate, are hereby no- tified, that coercive measures will be resorted to, provided their respective claimants are not immediately discharged. This notice will certainly be plead in bar, in default of the respective claimants making their claims known on the aforesaid day.
A. S. TOWNES, D.S. for WM. MURRAY, Shff. tdf.
July 1.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
By Virtue of a Decree of Trust, executed to us by Moses Davis, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned, and interest, due to John and Edward Cunningham, and the costs of carrying said trust into effect—see will, on Tuesday 14th July, between the hours of eleven and one o'clock, proceed to sell, at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following property, to wit:
No. 1. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the main- street, near the Court House, said to contain 66 feet in front and running backwards on the cross street 150 feet, with a three story Dwelling- House thereon, and the necessary out Houses, all in good repair.
2. A LOT OF GROUND at Rockett's, containing about one acre, with some Houses thereon. This Lot may be divided and improved to great advan- tage.
3. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the road leading from the market-house through Adam's Valley, con- taining 85 feet in front, on said road, and running upwards of 300 feet in the rear, with a brick Dwel- ling House thereon, 48 feet in front, and may be di- vided into two tenements.
4. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the fourth side of the main-street, near the Court House, 18-19-12 feet in front and 85 feet in depth, with some im- provements thereon, now tenanted.
5. The unexpired term of 25 years of a lease on a LOT OF GROUND, with several tenements thereon, lying on the main-street, near Saml. Eggle's Stone- House, containing 23 feet in front, and running feet deep to the back street.
A more particular description of the property will be given at the time of sale.
JOHN G. SMITH, } Trustees. GEORGE FISHER, tdf.
June 24.
FOR SALE,
By EDWARD HALLAM,
THREE Hundred Barrels good merchantable CORN. Also, a few Thousand Wt. Salt Pe- tered BACON.
July 1. tf.
Europe.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
SEVENTY-FIRST BULLETIN.
FINKENSTEIN, APRIL 19.
"The victory of Eylau having frustrated all the plans which the enemy had formed against the Lower Vistula, has enabled us to surround Dantzig, and to commence the siege of that fortress. But it was necessary to draw the bat- tering artillery from the fortresses of Silésie and along the Oder, so that it had to come upwards of one hundred leagues through a country in which there were no roads. This difficulty is now got over, and a part of that artillery is already arrived. One hundred pieces of can- non are now on their way from Stettin, Custrin, Glogau and Breslau, and in a few days we shall be provided with every thing necessary."
"The Prussian general Kalkreuth has the command at Dantzig. The garrison consists of 14,000 Prussians and 6,000 Russians. The inun- dations and marines, several lines of fortifica- tions, and the fort of Weichselmunde have ren- dered it a difficult matter to surround the for- tress."
"The annexed report of the siege of Dantzig will show what progress had been made to the 17th inst. Our works already extend to within 80 rods of the fortress; we have even attack- ed the covered way several times, and have even damaged the palisades thereof."
"Marshal Lefebvre displays all the activity of youth. He is very successfully attended by gen. Savary; but the latter is now lying ill of a bil- ious fever, at the Abbey of Olivia, not far from the town. His illness was of so serious a nature, that his life was in danger for several days. Gen. Lefebvre has also found able as- sistants in the general of brigade Schramm, in the general of artillery Laribollier, and in the gene- ral of engineers Kitgner. The general of en- gineers Chasseloup is also arrived near Dantzig. "The Saxon, the Polish and the Baden troops since the hereditary prince of Baden is at their head, are vying with each other in bravery."
"The enemy has not tried any other method of coming to the assistance of Dantzig, than by sending a few battalions and some provisions to the place by sea."
"In Silésie, prince Jérôme continues the siege of Neisse vigorously."
"Since the prince of Piéfs has declined to surrender, Baron Kleist, aid-de-camp to the king of Prussia, is arrived at Glatz, by way of Vienna, with the title of governor-general of Silésie. He is accompanied by the English commissary, who must keep an eye on the manner in which the eighty thousand pounds sterling are laid out, which were given by England to the king of Prussia."
"On the 13th inst. that Prussian officer ad- vanced from Glatz with a corps of 4,000 men, and attacked gen. Lefebvre (who commands the corps of observation which covers the siege of Neisse) at Frankenstein. This operation has been unsuccessful. Baron Kleist was repulsed with vigour."
"On the 14th, prince Jérôme fixed his head- quarters at Muhlhausen."
"Gen. Loison has taken upon him the com- mand at the siege of Colberg. The means for the prosecuting the same are collecting. They have been subject to some delay, because it was necessary not to hinder the assembling of the train of artillery destined for the siege of Dan- tzig."
"Marshal Mortier, who has the direction of the siege of Colberg, had gone to that fortress, leaving gen. Grandjean in Pomerania, with a corps of observation, after he had given him orders to take post on the banks of the Peene. "The garrison of Strausberg having in the meantime received a reinforcement of several regiments by sea, and being informed of the movement of gen. Mortier, marched out in a numerous body. Gen. Grandjean, in conformity to his instructions, crossed the Peene and took post at Anklam. The numerous flotilla of the Swedes afforded them an opportunity to and at different places, and to surprise a Dutch post of 30 men, and an Italian post of 37 men. On being informed of these movements, gen. Mortier, on the 18th, proceeded to Stettin and having collected his forces, he manoeuvred to entice the Swedes, whose force did not amount to 12,000 men to advance."
"For these two months past, the grand ar- my has been quiet in its cantonments. This time has been employed in recruiting the ca- valry, and providing them with horses, repair- ing the arms, establishing large magazines of biscuit and brandy, and furnishing the foot sol- diers with shoes. Independent of one pair in wear, each man has two more pairs in his knapsack."
"Silésie and the island of Nogat have furnish- ed a number of good horses to the Cuirassiers, to the dragoons and to the light cavalry."
"In the beginning of May, an army of ob- servation, consisting of 50,000 French and Spa- nish troops, will be assembled on the Elbe. Whilst Russia has assembled in Poland nearly the whole of her troops, there is only a part of the French military force in that country. This, however, in consequence of the great distance which exists between the essential strength of the two countries. The 500,000 Russians, which the writers of newspapers made to march the right and gain the left, only exist in their papers and in the imagination of some readers, who are the easier misled, by being shown the immense extent of the Russian territory, with- out the least mention of its extensive deserts, and of its uncultivated districts."
"It is said that the guards of the emperor of Russia have reached the army. They will be on the first meeting, whether the imperial guards are annihilated, as the enemy's generals have af- firmed. That guard is now more numerous than ever, and almost double the number it was at Austerlitz."
"Exclusive of the bridge thrown across the Narew, another is forming on piles between Warsaw and Praga, the work is in a very for- ward state. The bridges on piles are stronger and more serviceable than those of boats. Al- though it is very laborious to construct such bridges across a river of 400 rods in breadth, it is rendered, through the skill and activity of the officers, under whose directions it is per- formed, and from the abundance of timber."
"The prince of Benevento is still at War- saw negotiating with the ambassador of the Porte and the emperor of Persia. Inde- pendent of the services which he renders to the
emperor as a minister, some important opera- tions are frequently entrusted to him relative to the wants of the army."
"Finckenstein, where the emperor has fixed his residence, in order to have his head quarters nearer to the station of the army, is a very fine castle, built by M. Les Finckenstein, governor of Frederick II. and at present belonging to M. Von Dolna, great marshal of the court of Prus- sia."
"The cold weather has again set in for these two days; the thaw is the only symptom we have of the spring; the earliest shrubs do not yet present the least sign of verdure."
From the London Gazette—Foreign Office, Doun- ing Street, May 18, 1807.
"The Right Honourable George Canning, His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State, for For- eign Affairs, has this day notified to the Minis- ters of Friends and Neutral Powers resident at this Court, that in consequence of the recent hostile proceedings of the Ottoman Porte, his Majesty has judged it expedient to direct, that the blockade of the Straits of the Dardanelles, and of the port and harbour of Smyrna, already constituted by his Majesty's naval forces, & those of his allies, should be maintained and en- forced in the strictest manner, according to the usages of war acknowledged and avowed in si- milar cases."
LONDON, May 12.
"The continuance of the act for suspending the operation of the Non-Importation Act from July to the second Monday in December, is said to have been determined upon by the President of the United States for the purpose of attempting some further ne- gotiation with our government. It is difficult to as- certain from the American papers what are the points of the treaty to which the President objects. One of them states that "the want of some adequate provision for the protection of our seamen, constitutes the objection to the treaty in its present form. But the principal one arises from the note of the British ministry, which accompanies it."
"The note relates to the conduct to be adopted by America upon the subject of the French Decree of Blockade. As to the "want of an adequate provi- sion for the protection of American Seamen." If America means by that general mode of expression that the American ship shall protect the crew, that is, that a Seaman being on board an American ship shall be deemed to be an American Seaman, and shall not be impressed from such ship, though there shall be grounds for believing him to be a British subject and Seaman, he will certainly find herself mistaken if he expects that the present ministry will make the slightest concession upon that point—The period of concession is past."
"It is beyond a doubt we believe that Colo- nel Crawford's expedition is gone against Lima. We fear that the late ministers have acted in this expedition as they did in that to Constantinople, sent an inadequate force. Lima is strong, and is not to be taken by a coup de main. It is six or seven miles from the sea side, and from the port of Callao. The whole amount of Col. Crawford's force does not exceed 5,000 men. That the late ministers have so scattered our military force is most reprehensible. If they with- held to make a permanent impression upon South Amer- ica, why did they not send Col. Crawford to the river Plate? They divide our force in such a manner as to render it improbable that any real good can be produced anywhere—Five thousand men to Alexandria. Would it not have been wiser, would it not also have been more calculated to have attached Russia to us— Would it not have proved to her that our objects were not selfish, had we united the forces sent to Lima and to Alexandria, and landed it in the Baltic, and landed it in Poland? It is there where the great struggle is to take place. It is there where the greatest im- pression is to be made upon Bonaparte. It is there where success would be most important. It is there where a victory gained would do the most towards attaining the great objects of the war, & curbing the ambition and power of France. It was to Poland, therefore, that our views and efforts should have been principally directed."
"Whether the errors of the late incapable ministry can be repaired, we know not. The Baltic has been open all the winter, but not a man has been sent to join the Russians, and whatever activity the present ministers may use, the battle upon which the fate of the continent is in all probability to depend, will be fought without any co-operation or assistance having been afforded by this country. But the talents were engrossed by the catholic concession and Scotch law, and could not attend to the continent—they were too much occupied in harrying the mind of their own king to think of sending succours to any other king."
RUMOURS OF WAR.
LONDON, May 14.
"Mr. St. Mary, late Charge d'Affairs at the Court of Peterburgh, arrived in town last night, with dispatches for government. These dispatches are reported to contain the particulars of a GREAT BATTLE, between the contending ar- mies in Poland, which terminated in a decisive victory on the part of the allied army. The nature of the advantages gained, the date of the battle, and number of killed and wounded, have not been stated to the public."
CONTRADICTION.
MAY 15.
"The reports circulated yesterday, in conse- quence of the arrival of Mr. St. Mary from the continent, of an action having taken place be- tween the French and the Russians, proves un- founded, though stated in various private let- ters from Yarmouth as well as in the public let- ter posted at Lloyd's."
"Mr. St. Mary came from St. Peterburgh, and brought with him important dispatches for Gov- ernment. They relate not, however, to any battle but to the line of conduct pursued by Austria at the present crisis. Some of the par- ticulars have transpired and are reported to be as follows:—That the emperor of Austria had entered upon a long justification of his conduct, in the meeting in the states of Hungary; and that the result was an animated answer on the part of the States, in which they recommended the prudent neutrality hitherto observed by the emperor; exhort him to continue in the same line of conduct; and offer him all the resources of the state—the lives and fortunes of the Hungarians to enable him to maintain the same dignified position. This state paper is said to conclude with supplicating his Imperial Majes- ty to propoise his mediation to each of the belli- gerent powers; and to enable him to make his offer with effect, the land tax has been doubled for three years, and the Hungarian armed mass is to be immediately called out. It is further stated, that the emperor of Austria had in consequence offered his mediation, and had seconded, with a very powerful recommen-
dation, some certain proposals which had been made by the emperor Napoleon."
"According to the movements of the French armies, Bonaparte seems to fear that the emperor of Austria will declare against him. The latter has recommended to the Hungarian diet to embody the levy en masse, and the archduke Charles has formed a plan of military conscrip- tion, exactly with the French model."
"The emperor Alexander, from respect to the recommendation of his imperial Austrian majes- ty, had deemed it incumbent on him to submit those proposals to the several allied powers; M. Ribeaupierre had in consequence been sent to his Swedish majesty; Mr. Stewart had been sent to England; and the archduke Constantine was going to Vienna. Novosiltzoff, it was re- ported, was about to be sent to the emperor Napoleon, and the duke de Liancourt to the Russian head-quarters."
"There is still, however, a circumstance of more importance:—the court of Vienna is said to have made an indirect declaration, that Tur- key is her ally, and in this character has offer- ed her negotiation between Russia and the Porte."
"Such is reported to be the substance of the dispatches received. How far this may be per- fectly correct we cannot determine, but we are inclined on the whole to think, Austria has been, by some means or other, induced to lis- ten to certain proposals made to her by Na- poleon, and has in consequence adopted a line of conduct embarrassing to the allies."
"The new ministry carry their elections in e- very quarter. The celebrated Mr. Roscoe has been obliged to decline being a candidate in Li- verpool."
LONDON, May 16.
"According to advices received from Moroc- co, the emperor has solemnly declared war against Russia and England. The days of Al- giers and Tripoli have followed this example; and there are, at this moment, a great number of the Barbarian corsairs cruising in the Med- iterranean."
"The eldest son of King Louis of Holland, the intended successor of the Emperor Napoleon, of France, died lately at the Hague."
TURKEY. CONSTANTINOPLE, April 1, 1807.
"Gen. Sebasiani does business every day with our Ministers. Nothing is done without his advice— French officers are continually coming, and are in- stantly employed. 300 cannon, with furnaces, have been sent to the Dardanelles. Provisions are very scarce here. The Asiatic troops on the march to the Danube amount to 60,000. The Janissaries of this garrison have also gone thither. As the Dardanelles will soon be in a state of defence to dissipate all fears for the safety of the Capitol, the Ottoman Fleet will pass into the Black Sea, to act offensively against the Russians."
POLAND. PULTUSK, April 7, 1807.
"Marshal Massena, with many Generals, is here.— Provisions are excessively scarce. The roads are not yet passable; and, if the weather were good, military operations cannot commence under a month."
 PRUSSIA. MEMEL, April 10, 1807.  "On the 2d His Imperial Majesty Alexander arrived here from Peterburgh. Our King met him at Polan- gen, and accompanied him into this city. At night there was a grand illumination. On the 4th His Im- perial Majesty, and our Monarch and Queen, set out for Georgenburgh, in the vicinity of the Grand Ar- my." 
"On the 6th and 7th the Guards, under the Grand Duke, passed the Neimen. They were just in time; as on the next day, the thaw, wind and rain had rendered the river impassable. The gallant Lord Hutch- inson followed their Imperial and Royal Majesties."
BOSTON, June 24.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
"Since Saturday we have received London pa- pers to the 18th May, containing Hamburg dates to the 10th—Extracts from them will be found under our foreign head."
"At the latest date the rumors of approaching Peace were frequent and more stable than ru- mors frequently are.—It was stated, that Mr. Stuart, Secretary of Embassy to Russia, had ar- rived in London, bringing the proposition of a mediation preferred by Austria to Russia, and by Russia submitted to G. B.—There were, however, some suspicions in France, that Aus- tria was playing a deep game. The fate of the proposition was not known."
"In the mean time, the Great Armies in East- ern Prussia continued to be supplied and re- inforced, and were whetting their sabres for decisive work.—Most of the prime troops of Russia had crossed the Niemen, and joined the Grand Army.—The French also were collecting troops from almost every quarter.—The part of the army of Italy, 30,000 strong, which had been ordered to penetrate into Turkey, and for the passage of which by Trieste, the consent of Austria had been obtained, had suddenly re- ceived a new destination; and was marching across Germany to join the Grand Army in Po- land. Bonaparte appeared resolved if the war continued, to overwhelm his enemies, with the magnitude of his numbers."
"We have the 71st and 72d Bulletins.—The last is dated at Finckenstein, April 23, 1807.— They are not interesting; but one cannot help remarking the uncommonly courtly style de- ployed, when speaking of Sweden.—The Mon- arch, who had so frequently been denominated "a fool and madman;" and who gave Bonaparte no better title than that of Col- trot General of Europe , in these late Bulletins was considered the fountain of honor; that the war between the two countries was awicked , because unnecessary; and that the Swedes and French ought to strive which should do each other the most good.—The art. "Ice," which it was asserted had been made by order of the Swedish monarch, had been prolonged:— There was, however, a report, that the King had refused to ratify the armistice. But it was apparent, France and Sweden were about bury- ing the hatchet."
"The Prussian fortresses in Silésie held out with wonderful constancy. Their garrisons made frequent sorties, and their return gave oppor- tunity to the French to represent them as hav- ing been vigorously repulsed."
"At the last English date (May 18th) there was, as there before had been, rumors of a great battle having been fought, in which the Russians were defeated.—From the situation of the ar- mies at the last dates, the weather, and the roads, we doubt the truth of the rumours."
"In England, the expedition appeared to be on the move; but the General Election diverted the attention from other objects. The new Ministry it was expected, would find them-
selves in a very powerful majority on the meet- ing of Parliament (on Monday last.) In West- minster, two new candidates, Sir Francis Bur- dett, and Lord Cochrane would be returned.— Mr. Sheridan being returned for Ilchester, and Sir Samuel Hood for Bridport."
West-Indies.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser from the "GAZETTE D'HAYTI."
Address of the President of Hayti to the inhabi- tants of the city of Port-au-Prince, 23d May.
CITIZENS,
"The army is about taking the field in or- der to bring under the beneficent laws of the republic the territory oppressed by the despot- ism of Christophe.—Under these circumstances,<

On the part of the U. S. no one attended the court but Gen. Lyman, our consul at London, and he on the first day only; having the second business to attend to in London, which he no doubt deemed to be of superior importance.
BALTIMORE, June 26.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability in London, dated May 10th. 1807. "I arrived here the 29th of April. Had been detained and carried into Portsmouth, but was soon liberated. While at Portsmouth I attended the trial of Henry Whitby, heard the verdict read which acquitted him, and saw his sword returned. A few days after I was in company with him; he told me he expected to be off Sandy Hook again in a few months, to kill another John Pierce."
ALEXANDRIA, June 29.
On Saturday, being the regular meeting of the Rifle and Light Infantry volunteers and uniform companies of Alexandria , they came to the unanimous resolution of marching on Saturday the 4th of July to Washington, and there make a tender of their services to the President to be employed in any manner he may think proper, to avenge the unprovoked and piratical conduct so frequently exhibited by the British Nation, more especially in the recent attack on the U. S. Frigate Chesapeake.
FREDERICKSBURG, June 30.
At a meeting of the Citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, held at the Court-House in this town, on Saturday last, agreeable to notification: John Stanard was appointed Secretary.
The statement of the attack made by the Leopard of 50 guns, on the Chesapeake frigate as detailed in the Norfolk Ledger of Wednesday last, was read by order of the Chairman. On motion of J. T. Loman , and seconded by Robert Stanard , the following declaration and resolution were unanimously agreed to. The Citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, have long viewed with the keenest sensibility and most glowing indignation, the predatory outrages & systematic violence of Great Britain on the commerce and people of America. The progress of British usurpation has been marked with a nefarious violation of our neutral rights—perfidious infringement of the most solemn conventions, with Piracy, Robbery and Murder: Our vessels have been plundered—our peaceful citizens have been impressed, to fight in support of British wrongs. The limits of our country, consecrated by the laws of nations, and the pledge of national honour, have been invaded—the dignity of our government, and the majesty of our people, have been insulted, and our very ports and harbours have been assailed with contempt and outrage. In proportion to the anxiety which our country has manifested for peace, and for an amicable and national adjustment of differences, British insolence has increased; until our neutral flag has ceased to waver protection for our commerce, or respect for our fleet.
It is believed and felt, by the citizens of this meeting, that our country possesses within itself resources sufficiently powerful to arrest these evils—of making the last outrage committed by a British squadron on the U. S. Frigate Chesapeake the termination of British injuries—and That the present is a crisis of American DEGRADATION, or of American HONOR. Therefore,
Resolved, That a committee of seventeen be appointed by the Chairman, to prepare an address to the President of the U. S. declaratory of our sentiments at the outrage lately committed by a British squadron on a public armed ship, within sight of our Capes, of our confidence in the constituted authorities of our country, and of our determination to support its rights with our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
And that the said committee be authorised to call another meeting of the citizens when they shall judge it expedient. The meeting was then adjourned.
(Signed) WM. SMOCK, Chairman.
JOHN STANARD, Secretary.
The Committee consist of the following Gentlemen.
James Brown, George Franch, Thomas Goodwin, Charles L. Carter, Robert Henning, John Tayloe Loman, Robert Patton, John Mercer, John W. Green, Hugh Mercer, Thomas R. Rootes, sen. Doctor John Taliaferro, William Brooke, and Carter L. Stevenson.
NORFOLK, June 29.
DIED on Saturday last, at the Marine Hospital, ROBERT MACDONALD , one of the seamen wounded on board the Chesapeake frigate. Yesterday his funeral was attended by nearly four thousand citizens; the body was brought over from the Hospital Point, attended by a procession of boats, to the market wharf. Minute guns from the artillery firing during the time, all the American shipping with colours half mast. Arrived at the County wharf, a procession was formed, which marched up Market Square, through Catherine-Street, to Freemason-Street, and from thence to Christ Church, where an appropriate, impressive, and patriotic discourse was delivered to a most numerous congregation, by the Rev. Mr. Davis.
The following was the order of the procession:
Detachment of the Junior Volunteers .
Minister.
Chairman of the Committee.
Committee, in two lines.
Surgens of the Hospital.
Captains, Mates and Seamen, by fours.
Drum—Drums Muffled.
United States' Officers, civil and military, by twos.
Volunteer Companies.
Mayors, Recorders and Aldermen.
Common Council.
Citizens by fours.
Proceedings of the Committee at the Exchange Coffee-House, on Sunday, 28th June—Present Thomas Mathews, Robt Estlin, Myles Myers, Francis S. Taylor, J. W. Murdaugh, Thomas Blanchard, Luke Wheeler, Thomas Nicholson, Richard Bloom, Thomas Newton.
The committee of correspondence submitted to the meeting a letter from sundry gentlemen (as a committee of correspondence) of Williamsburg, wherein they were instructed to transmit the resolutions entered into on Friday last.
Resolved, That the letter from the committee of correspondence of Williamsburg be published in the papers of this Borough.
Whereas the committee have received information from various sources that the commander of the British ships have menaced the inhabitants of Hampton with an invasion for the purpose of procuring water. It is Resolved, That application be made to Captain Stephen Decatur, commander of the United States'
Naval Force at this place, to equip the Gun-Boats, in availing himself of the services of the Captains and Seamen who have proffered them, to proceed to Hampton, or as near it as he may judge proper, to co-operate with the people in their defence, in any manner he may judge most expedient, or to act as circumstances may dictate in preventing the execution of the said threat.
Resolved, That Thomas Blanchard, Robt Estlin and J. W. Murdaugh be a committee appointed to wait upon Captain Decatur with this application.
Resolved, That the thanks of this committee be given to the Rev. Mr. Davis, for the appropriate, eloquent, and patriotic discourse delivered by him this day.
To the Committee of Correspondence of Norfolk. WILLIAMSBURG, June 27, 1807.
GENTLEMEN, We conceive, that until the decision of our government be known, it is proper, just, and honourable, that provisional measures of retaliation should be with promptitude adopted. They are justified by the pressing necessity, that arises from the late British outrage. The unfortunate seamen, who were wrested from the Chesapeake, anticipate an ignominious and cruel death, which we fear will be dreadfully realized.
It is therefore recommended to the committee in Norfolk, to adopt proper measures to secure the persons of any of the crew of the British squadron that may be found on shore; and to use such means as they may deem proper to give information to the British commander, that if the seamen taken from the Chesapeake shall be executed, it will be considered a just ground for retaliation; and that the British seamen will be detained, to answer for the lives of the seamen taken from the Chesapeake, until the sense of the American Government can be known.
We salute you.
Champion Travis, Burwell Bassett, William Coleman, Leroy Anderson, Tully Robinson, Robert Saunders, James Semple, Armitstead T. Mason,
At a meeting of the citizens of Williamsburg, at 5 o'clock June 26th, 1807, convened in consequence of a communication from a committee of Patriotic Citizens at Norfolk, Col. Champion Travis was appointed Chairman, and Leroy Anderson Secretary.
Accounts being read, detailing the late glaring outrage on our national dignity by the Leopard British ship of war, Capt. Humphreys, in his affable-like attack on the American frigate Chesapeake, Commander Barron, at a moment when, in confidence of peace with all the world, the latter was quite unprepared for action: Resolutions expressive of the deep sensibility and indignant sentiments of the meeting on this occasion, were requested to be prepared by a committee consisting of the following citizens: The hon. Chancellor Tyler, Jas. Semple, Tully Robinson, Burwell Bassett, L. H. Girardin, Wm. Coleman, Robert Saunders, Wm. Russell and Armitstead T. Mason ; who, after a retirement, made the following report, viz:
This meeting having taken into consideration the late outrage committed by the Leopard, a British ship of war, in company with the Belona, Melampus & Triumph , on the Chesapeake frigate, belonging to the U. S. an outrage in which insolence, treachery & cruelty were wantonly combined—Considering the uniform disposition of our government, and the people of the U. S. to cultivate peace with all nations—indignant at the outrage committed on our flag and on our citizens, and determined to act with the promptitude & decision which distinguished our forefathers of '76.
Resolved unanimously, That with our fellow citizens of Norfolk, until the decision of our government be known on the subject, we will hold no intercourse whatever with any British ship of war in our waters, and that any person or persons carrying on or favouring such intercourse, will by us be deemed infamous and hostile to our country.
Resolved unanimously, That we pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor, to support our government in any measure they may adopt, whether of redress or vengeance, for the monstrous outrage committed on our flag and on our national rights.
Resolved unanimously, That we highly approve of the conduct of our fellow citizens of Hampton, in destroying the water casks of the British frigate Melampus .
Resolved unanimously, That the foregoing Resolutions be printed, and that a copy be forwarded to the Commandant of the 68th Regiment of Militia, to the Governor of the state, and to the President of the United States.
Which being read was unanimously agreed to.
Resolved, That a committee of correspondence be appointed, whose duty it shall be to communicate with other committees on the subject of the outrage committed on our flag and national honour.
A committee for this purpose was accordingly appointed, consisting of the following citizens: Champion Travis, Burwell Bassett, William Coleman, Leroy Anderson, Tully Robinson, Robert Saunders, James Semple and Armitstead T. Mason.
A Copy, LEROY ANDERSON, Sec'y.
On Friday afternoon, one of the schooners which have heretofore attended the British ships of war, cast anchor near the fort, and immediately an officer left her in a boat and proceeded up the river to the British Consul's. This information was soon spread throughout the town, and the effect produced may be easily conjectured. A number of boats put off from the wharves, after two of them had reached the boat another officer who had remained on board the schooner, hoisted a white flag, the signal for a flag of truce, for the first time, for certainly (and we can say so from our own knowledge) he did not come up as a flag of truce.
Before the officer reached the British Consul's, he was met with by a number of citizens, who offered no personal violence; but apprehending it, or that the officer might be detained, the Consul claimed the protection of the civil authority, and the sanctity of the character in which the officer had come. The latter ground was not tenable, as war does not exist, and again the vessel had not come up as a flag of truce ought. Respect however for the civil power, and sentiments of generosity, prevailed, and in about an hour after his arrival, the officer was put on board his vessel, without receiving the smallest violence or injury, and immediately departed.
Our distant readers will, no doubt, look with anxiety for intelligence from this quarter. Our duty will be to carefully collect and collate all the information in our power, and publish such only as we shall consider may be interesting, and at the same time, such as we believe to be correct. We shall endeavour to avoid the thousand idle rumours, which are daily circulating.
Yesterday evening the Committee received information from Hampton, that an attempt to land at that place would be made from the British ships below. Nearly 300 Citizens immediately volunteered their services to man the Gun-Boats, and proceed instantly to Hampton, and they will go off this afternoon, four in number. No place can be better defended by gun-boats than Hampton, on account of the narrows, which prevents the access of large vessels. There may be no real foundation in this belief, but the unprepared state in which the Chesapeake was attacked, inspires an uncommon vigilance and suspicion.
At a Meeting of the Committee at the Exchange Coffee-house, on Monday the 29th of June, 1807.
Present— Thomas Mathews, Myles Myers, Wm. Pennock, William Nicholson, Luke Wheeler, Francis S. Taylor, Seth Foster, Thomas Newton, Richard Bloom, Daniel Bedinger, J. W. Murdaugh, Thos. Armitstead.
Resolved, That the permission granted to the British Consul and his family of holding correspondence with the British commander be, and the same is hereby rescinded.
The Chairman laid before the committee a letter from Col. SHARP , whereupon, Be it Resolved , That it is highly expedient to repair Fort Norfolk, and place guns there for the defence of this place.
Resolved, That the inhabitants of Norfolk and Portsmouth be earnestly requested to give all their aid to carry the above resolutions into effect.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions be transmitted by the Chairman to Col. Sharp , and the Commanding Officer of Fort Nelson , and request him to superintend and direct the application of the labor, which may be rendered for the purpose of repairing the fort.
THOS. MATHEWS, Chairman.
Yesterday afternoon we were gratified with the sight of the four Gun-Boats equipped and under way for the defence of the Narrows, in case an attempt should be made to enter this harbour by the British.
Too much praise cannot be given to the Spirit and patriotism of the Captains and Seamen of the port on this occasion. On Sunday evening only, a Deputation from the Committee waited on Capt. Decatur with a request that the Gun-Boats might be prepared for action. At this time no rigging was over head, no sails bent, arms or ammunition on board, but such was the persevering labor of, and ardent exertion of our seamen, that at four o'clock they were ready, victualled, manned, and in every respect prepared for action, and under a Commander who will never be taken all aback or shut his eyes at the squall.
PETERSBURG, June 30.
TOWN MEETING.
As soon as the intelligence of the ATTACK on the CHESAPEAKE frigate reached town, a meeting of the Citizens of Petersburg, was requested by the Mayor, in order to express publicly, their feelings and wishes on the occasion; and on Friday last, from between three to four hundred assembled at the Courthouse. Doctor John Shore was called to the Chair, and John F. May appointed Secretary. Several sets of resolutions were proposed by different gentlemen, the whole of which were finally referred to a committee, consisting of John F. May, John McRae, Joseph Jones, Archibald Thweat, Archibald Baugh, Robert Birchett, William Clark, John M. Banister, John Wilder, and John McCrery ; who, after retiring for about an hour, returned, and made the following REPORT: which was unanimously adopted by the meeting:
THE citizens of the town of Petersburg, participating in the feelings of their fellow-citizens of Norfolk—filled with the same horror—electrified by the same spirit of indignation—assembled at the courthouse June 26, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the late unprecedented outrage of Great-Britain, in demanding the privilege of searching a public armed vessel of the U. S.—compelling a submission to that demand, by attacking the said U. S. States' frigate, within our jurisdiction, when unprepared for resistance—wounding and murdering our fellow-citizens, and forcibly seizing and carrying away four of the crew of the said frigate.
1st. Resolved, That when events occur of a nature interesting to the public at large, it is the duty of the people to express their sentiments for the information and guidance of the government, proclaiming a manly approbation where it is due, and the strongest and most determined reprobation of acts, hostile to the interests and derogating from the dignity and independence of their country.
2d. That by the laws and usages of nations, a national ship is always exempt and free from examination or search, by any foreign vessel or power.
3d. That this premeditated outrage is considered as tantamount to a declaration of war on the part of Great-Britain, and as evincive of her irreconcilable hostility to this nation.
4th. That we entertain a confidence, that the government of the United States will adopt the most decisive and vigorous measures to obtain ample reparation for the injuries and wrongs sustained from the government of Great Britain.
5th. That this meeting will consider as infamous, all those who may furnish supplies of any kind to British armed vessels.
6th. That no pilot ought to conduct any British armed vessels into our harbors or waters.
7th. That we will heartily concur in a suspension of all intercourse with Great-Britain, until such intercourse can be enjoyed on terms of reciprocal respect and independence.
8th. That we do pledge to the government of the United States, our fortunes and our blood, for the support of all measures which may be necessary and proper to vindicate the rights of our country.
9th. That we will, for the space of 30 days, wear a crape on the left arm, as a testimonial of our respect for the memory, and regret for the loss, of our brave tars.
10th. That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the papers of this town—and that the President and Secretary be requested to transmit a copy to the executive of the United States.
And the same being twice read were unanimously agreed to.
JOHN SHORE, Chairman.
JOHN F. MAY, Sec'y.
CHILLICOTHE, June 19.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first information and respectability, in Vincennes, (Ind. Ter.) to a gentleman of this town, dated May 29th, 1807.
"We have just received information from St. Louis, which induces a belief, that Lieut. Pike and his party have been cut off by the Pottawatomies, a nation of Indians bordering on Sante Fee."
IF Hugh Miller , the son of Quinten Miller of New-York—will apply to the subscribers, who are Executors of his late Brother Alexander Miller, or to Col. Robert Gamble of the city of Richmond—he will hear something to his advantage.
JOSA. TOLLINS, junr. JOHN LITTLE, HENRY KING. Edenton, N. C. July 3. caw4w.
FOR SALE 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. STROBL. July 3. tf.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 3rd July.
TRIAL OF AARON BURR.
Debate on the motion for an attachment against General James Wilkinson.
TUESDAY, June 24.
On this occasion the following testimony was produced: James Knox, on the part of the pro-secutor; Lieut. Gaines and Mr. Graham, on behalf of the prosecution.
JAMES KNOX —says he went to New-Orleans in March—soon after his arrival, received a note from gen. Wilkinson, the obj. of which appeared to be to get information about serjeant Dunbaugh. Waited on the general—he asked me if I was not afraid to come before him after what had been said about him? Told him I was not. Asked me if I knew and was at liberty to say any thing of the party coming down the river? Told him I was at liberty to say any thing I knew. He said he was very uneasy, had lost his wife, but that gave him little uneasiness compared with the state of the country. He asked me if I would go to Richmond, said he would do any thing to aid me; I told him I expected money in ten days and would then go. He offered me what money I might want; would not accept any. Was served with a subpoena by Lieut. Gaines; Short time after arrested by the sheriff and carried to Judge Hall's; Judge not at home; the Governor recommended to the sheriff if the judge was not at home, to let me go at liberty till next day. Judge Hall told me I must either give my affidavit or go to Richmond; told him I should not give my affidavit without advice, but should go to Richmond when I got money.—The judge gave I must then give security or go to jail. Gave two securities in 500 dollars each. Appeared next day; judge had printed interrogatories; I asked him to let me read them; gave them back, he asked me to answer them; told him I had not counsel and could not answer them without; saw counsel Carr, he told me they had no right to compel me to answer the interrogatories. The judge persisted and asked me some of the questions; I told him to save trouble I would relate what occurred while coming from Meadville to that place. The judge sent for Mr. Port. Mr. F. made some observations, and also refused to answer the interrogatories. He and my self went to jail by the judge and confined with negroes and others. Mr. F. was shortly after bailed by his friends; some of mine came to relieve me, were told the sum demanded was 5 or 10 thousand dollars; I staid three days in jail, was then taken out by serjeant Dunbaugh and others who had side arms. The men went with us to the water, serjeant Dunbaugh and myself went on board; asked D. if that was a guard? said it was not. Has since told me it was; asked if Lieut. Gaines was on board? was told he soon would be; asked leave to go on shore for my clothes; refused. When D. took me from the jail, he had an order which he handed to the jailor; wrote while in jail to Lindley and Doct. Monhollion; told them if they came to O. what they might expect. When Lieut. Gaines came on board the vessel, he said I was in an ill humour; told him I was; he advised me as I was there to bear my situation with patience. Asked him to let me go on shore for my clothes; he said he could not, had nothing to do with it; gen. Wilkinson alone could do it. Brought to Richmond without clothes. Capt. G. said he had 40 dols. for me, told him I didn't want it, if I could be permitted to go on shore; he said I was not compelled to take it; I told him I must accept it unless permitted to go on shore. The money was sent on shore, my bill to my landlord paid, and 20 dols. returned me by gov. Claiborne, who came on board and accompanied us six or eight miles.
On our passage, Capt. G. said I must understand that I was sent by Judge Hall. Gen. W. the next day asked me if I had any objection to going to Richmond, and if Capt. G. had not spoken to me on the subject; I told him he had; that I was ill used; brought off without clothes or money. G. W. said to me, I had been badly used; that that was the first he heard of it; asked again if I was averse to going; told him I was not if properly treated; he said if I would give my honor that I would go, I should be no longer controuled; I refused; told him I had asked two favours of him and Mr. Gaines; and should not ask a third from any man. After some time, he asked me if 20 dols. would be of service to me? told him I had no clothes and must have some. He then talked with Mr. Lindley, and returned to me and asked if 50 dols. would serve me; told him that sum would be requisite to get me clothes; came to Richmond in a pilot boat; Lieut. Moxley said he was to take charge of gen. Wilkinson's passengers; carry them to Richmond, and there to wait G. W.'s orders.
Cross examination by the Counsel for the United States—Have you any military commission? None. Where were you born? Maryland; left it very young, resided in Pennsylvania, and left it some time in November last, left Pennsylvania, Meadville, for N. Orleans 24th or 25th November, went down the Allegany and Ohio to Beaver, went from thence with a boat 20 or 30 to Bannersuffett's island, left that place some time in December, Banneruffett and another with them, flopt at Shawanah town, went with about double the number to Cumberland island, staid a day and a half, met with col. Burr and a few others, the whole number 50 or 60, about 7 or 8 boats, five firearms, went thence to Fort Mafac. Serjeant Dunbaugh joined them there with a musket; after meeting with col. Burr, considered himself under his direction, went to Natchez, col. B. did not accompany them. Went from Natchez to New-Orleans. Some of the boats chartered and others sold. Arrived at Orleans 13th or 10th March. First notice, after seeing Gen. Wilkinson, of proceedings against him was, when carried before Judge Hall. Was said to be carried under an affidavit of General Wilkinson before Judge H. Captain G. requested him to write to him on shore, and he would get what he wanted. He was not permitted to send the letter. Never mentioned to General Wilkinson till arrived in Hampton Roads. Treated as others while on his way. Arrived at Richmond on Friday evening, put up at the Bell. Three days elapsed before he saw col. B. Mentioned the treatment he had received to col. B. and intended mentioning it to the court on his first appearance, but was told it was unnecessary.
Miscellaneous Questions and Answers Whilst at the mouth of Cumberland river and when Col. B. made his escape, he was one that took col. Burr in a wherry and carried him some distance, left him in the woods. Did not hear him address any one. The note wrote him by Gen. Wilkinson and sent by Dunbaugh was left at his house sealed. The obj. was to obtain some information about Dunbaugh. No letters; carried col. B's things to a parson Bruns, as he was told. Had but few guns, those traded for as they descended the river. Vessel failed from New-Orleans in half an hour.
after General Wilkinson came on board. The 150 dollars offered him by Gen. Wilkinson, he was induced to believe, was to bribe him to give evidence against col. B. Said he could obtain from col. Tyler a sufficiency to carry him home under his agreement with that gentleman. This conversation took place before the subpoena was served.
LIEUT. GAINES—Received a letter from Attorney General U. S. States including subpoena for witness against col. B. Went to New-Orleans in consequence & arrived on 7th May. Called several times at the house where Ch. Knox said with Mr. Lindley and Dr. Monhollion; was told by the landlord those gentlemen were killed whenever he approached. He told his business and at length saw them. They said they had belonged to Burr's party and did not wish to appear against him. He told them the commander in chief offered them a passage in the United States' sloop with them. Knox said he could not come till he had made some money arrangements. He applied to Judge Hall. The judge directed him to obtain an affidavit of the refusal and he would take the proper steps. He said the subpoena must be served by the marshal or sheriff, and proposed appointing him a deputy; he refused unless he could afterwards be released from any further service in that capacity. Knox appeared always inclined which induced him to ask him if he could do any thing for him. He obtained from the U. S. States' agent at that place 40 dollars, and offered it to Knox, which he, after some hesitation, accepted. Offered him paper, &c., and requested him to write to some friend on shore or myself; heard nothing more from him. In serving the subpoena he acted under the authority of the Attorney General, in every other respect while at New-Orleans under the authority of the marshal at that place. At Hampton Roads, Knox said he wished to come to Richmond, but wished to leave that vessel. I told him he should, but had not determined how he would be conveyed to Richmond. His getting off gave me no concern, because I supposed he could be again caught in some part of this country. Whilst the witness was on shore Gen. W. procured a vessel and sent the witness to Richmond. He considered the witness under his authority, and not as a military officer but as deputy marshal.
He gave to Serjeant Dunbaugh an order at New-Orleans, to receive from jail and deliver to the commanding officer on board the United States' sloop Revenge , the body of James Knox. He should not have concieved any citizen of New-Orleans bound to execute that order; He did not consider Serjeant Dunbaugh further bound than in compliance with his promise. He was called Serjeant Dunbaugh, but did not consider him under his authority as a military officer. General Wilkinson made his affidavit at his own quarters. He delivered it to the Judge. They consulted counsel. He delivered to General Wilkinson subpoena from the attorney of the U. S. States, one for himself—another for Mr. Graham. He always considered himself bound to obey the orders of Gen. Wilkinson. He considered General Wilkinson as having full control of the officers on board the Revenge , if he chose to exercise it. On their way to Virginia, they flopped at the Havanna for fresh supply of water and other necessaries. While preparing to go on shore, a shot was fired from the Cable , and orders given to come on shore. They went on shore at the request of the persons on board made to W. & Read: Had good provisions, &c., on board: Heard Captain Read direct the cook to let those people have their provisions regularly. He on several occasions received advice of counsel how to act in executing the business in which he was engaged. The money received from the military agent was applied for after several applications from the witness. He was advised by Gen. Wilkinson and the Attorney to procure money and furnish them. On application to the military agent, he said he had been directed to advance for that purpose.
MR. GRAHAM. A short time after the arrival of capt. Gaines at N. Orleans he was told there was a subpoena for him, that there was a vessel of the U. S. that would convey him to Richmond. I then went to Gen. Wilkinson to know whether he could be accommodated, the vessel being small and his health bad. Gen. W. said he understood there were several witnesses in town none of them unwilling others unable to come round, asked if I knew of any legal means to force them, told him I supposed the judge could inform him. Waited on the judge himself to know whether there was such process. At this time or some other Gen. W. told me to ask the judge if there was any impropriety in advancing money to the witness, or to what amount. The judge said so far from it the witness had a right to demand it.
The judge said, if the witnesses refused to answer interrogatories or refused to enter into recognition, then he felt that under the law he would be authorised to send such witnesses around under the care of the District Marshall. He saw a few days after in an outer room at the judge's, Mr. Knox talking with Mr. Keen, an attorney; some short time after Mr. K. came before the judge. The judge asked him if he was then willing to answer questions or enter into recognition; he declined doing either. The judge then showed a Mr. Port, who was in the same situation with K. and R. the law and advised them to do one of the two, or he should be obliged to act rigidly toward them contrary to his wish. The judge asked Mr. F. to answer the interrogatories, which he refused to do. The judge then sent for the Marshall, and committed both of them. In the afternoon capt. F. gave security in 500 dols. for his appearance at Richmond.
He understood capt. F. had taken passage for N. York in order to come to Richmond; but F. told the witness he could not leave N. O. without injury to his business. Mr. Keen intimated to the judge he did not appear as an attorney, but expressed some doubt of the correctness of the proceedings. The ship's stores were good and the persons treated civilly and not restrained. The cause of calling at the Havanna was owing to bad winds, and being chased close in by a British Cruiser. Capt. Read, Gaines, Mr. Smith and self went on shore to procure fruit, &c., remained there about three hours. He thinks they would not have gone on shore but for a shot from the Cable , under which they ran. The naval and other officers are under the command of Gen. Wilkinson, were formerly under the control of the government, but the alarmed situation of the country had induced the giving the command to W. Saw no guard on his way to N. Orleans. He went down the river with capt. Port who said his object was to go to Mexico of which declaration the W's made no secret. He was asked to use his influence with capt. Gaines to prevail on him to accept from the judge's

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
A DECLARATION BY THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.
WHEN in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.
But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former systems of government.
The history of the present King of Great-Britain is a history of repeated usurpations and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these States. To prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world.
He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. He has forbidden his Governors to pass laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.
He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people unless those people would relinquish the right of representation in the legislature, a right inestimable to them, and formidable to tyrants only.
He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depositary of their public records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.
He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.
He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the legislative powers, incapable of annihilation, have returned to the people at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the danger of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
He has endeavored to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the laws for naturalization of foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migration hither, and raising the conditions of new appropriations of lands.
He has obstructed the administration of justice, by refusing his assent to laws for establishing judiciary powers.
He has made Judges dependent on his will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.
He has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.
He has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies, without the consent of our legislatures.
He has affected to render the military independent of and superior to the civil power.
He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his assent to their acts of pretended legislation.
For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us;
For protecting them by a mock trial, from punishment for any murders which they should commit on the inhabitants of these States;
For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world;
For imposing taxes on us without our consent;
For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefits of trial by jury;
For transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offences;
For abolishing the free system of English laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an arbitrary government, and enlarging its boundaries, so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies;
For taking away our charters, abolishing our most valuable laws, and altering fundamentally the forms of our governments;
For suspending our own legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.
He has abdicated government here, by declaring us out of his protection, and waging war against us.
He has plundered our coasts, ravaged our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.
He is at this time, transporting large armies of foreign mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of cruelty and perfidy, scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the head of a civilized nation.
He has constrained our fellow citizens, taken captive on the high seas, to bear arms against their country, to become the executioners of their friends and brethren, or to fall themselves by their hands.
He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
In every stage of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress, in the most humble terms; Our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
Nor have we been wanting in attention to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time, of attempts by their legisla-
ture to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred, to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence.
They, too, have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity which denounces our separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, enemies in war; in peace, friends. We, therefore, the Representatives of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in GENERAL CONGRESS assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by the authority of the good people of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, Free and Independent States; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connexion between them and the State of Great Britain, is, and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and to do all other acts and things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honour.
Signed by order and in behalf of the CONGRESS.
JOHN HANCOCK, President. Attested. CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
Reflections relating to the aggressions of Great Britain, upon the rights and interests of the United States.
UNITED WE CAN STAND, DIVIDED WE SHALL FALL.
The meeting of the citizens of Richmond at the Capitol, for the purpose of considering the aggressions of the British Marine, will ever be a day of proud triumph for Virginia; our national character seems to be fully aroused, and no voice is heard, which does not breathe a determination to support our Independence and honor.
Every one had anticipated an impression of indignation and firmness, suitable to the occasion—every circumstance indicated an animated declaration & avowal of patriotic sentiments; but such an indignation, and yet honourable manifestation of national feeling, was more than equal to the most sanguine anticipation.
The resolutions which were offered, were received and supported by such bursts of applause, as to prove that a feeling honourable to the meeting and necessary to the American interest generally prevailed.
In the composition of these resolutions; embracing concerns of the greatest magnitude, and relating to deeds of great atrocity, concerns which might involve the fate and prosperity of this country forever; it was unreasonable to presume that every expression or word should meet the entire approbation of every individual who might be present. Nor ought it to be expected. A collection of people, consisting of all classes of politicians, one of the most numerous, as well as respectable which has ever been congregated in this city, could not at all, even hope, that every word, nay that every idea should be precisely that which he would have selected, or that upon deliberation some other terms might not be substituted.
It ought to suffice that the objects were manfully expressed, that the patriotism of the meeting was fully met by the scope of the expressions, and it ought to afford general joy to find that if there were any errors, they related only to the strength and energy in which the sentiments were conveyed.
It was of the highest importance that unanimity should prevail. If every nice objection had been weighed by grains and scruples, the audience being wearied with trials might have dispersed, and the fortunate occasion of expressing such sentiments by such an assemblage would not have again occurred.
The prosperity and independence of this country, depends, not, as in other parts of the world, upon prudent councils and energetic arm of government, but in the union and contentedness of the people. Upon the occasion before us, there was a pre-existing impression that such a sentiment generally prevailed. The event verified the truth, and the passage of the resolutions with the manifestation of the public feeling, will afford a new epoch to the American character.
Let every American, whether native or naturalized, bear in mind these few words— United we stand, divided we shall fall. Let every patriot and politician endeavor to inculcate the important and incontrovertible truth, by all the means which he may possess. Let it be with him a political alpha and omega. Let him disregard the trivial puns which emanate from words or trifles. And let us all agree that at such a time as this, every nice offence should not bear its comment.
This important epoch, in the annals and affairs of the United States, having commenced by an honest declaration of sentiments, truly patriotic and by a manifestation of union, will be properly appreciated by the British rulers. All that now remains, is, that every public print, every man of talents or influence, shall zealously devote the means which they may possess, to cultivate and cherish the honourable sentiment.
From the foregoing observations it may be inferred that there is some room for objections to the manner in which the resolutions have appeared. As it is of the highest importance that every cause of disunion should be removed, and that all America should be aduared, as it were by but one soul , it will be proper to anticipate those objections, by a candid examination.
It will be alleged that the authority by which the attack of the Leopard was made, did not emanate from the British government. By some it is doubted whether the act of Capt. Humphreys proceeded from the orders of Commodore Douglas, and there from Admiral Berkeley, ought to be considered, in the present state of things, as the act of the British government.
Although it is a generous and liberal sentiment, to presume that the atrocious deed of which we complain, was not authorized by the government of Great Britain, and bespeaks a temper of forbearance and conciliation by no means reprehensible on the part of the British, yet the public interests now require, that even this honourable temper should not be permitted to gain advocates or protectors.
It is, indeed, to be hoped, that the government of Great Britain will find means to separate its character and credit, from an act which does not admit of vindication. This they may do or attempt if they can; but surely, it does not become an American, all injured as his country is, to become a volunteer in their unrighteous cause.
Nor can it be doubted, that strong affections and plausible arguments will be employed by the ablest pens, but however specious, and elaborate these arguments may be, it will not be possible to disentangle themselves, as to satisfy an accurate enquirer, that it was not, to all the purposes of national concern, an act of the government, and consequently an act of the nation.
Perhaps from motives of state policy, Admiral Berkeley may either disown the orders, alleged to have been received by Douglas, or take upon himself the entire responsibility. The character of Admiral Berkeley is not known to us, therefore we shall not know how to appreciate such an assumption, but judging from the general conduct of the other ships under his command, nothing appears to entitle him to our respect or confidence.
Let the declarations of Admiral Berkeley be then what they may; or even if the British government
should make a sham trial, as in the case of Whichby, or afford a sacrifice, as in the case of Admiral Byng, either for the purpose of restoring confidence and harmony with the United States, or to allay the discontent of their own people, still we ought to view their proceedings with caution and distrust.
This transaction ought not to be examined, altogether by itself. Its character may be determined, not only by the general course of their naval proceedings, than by the strong case now under consideration. Lengthy details and illustrations of other cases might be given, not merely as relate to this country, but to every other part of the commercial world. The attack upon Copenhagen was one of the most unprovoked and atrocious deeds which is recorded in modern times. The natural sensibility of the nation was lost, and its justice was forgotten, in the heroic exploits, & while the people enjoyed the honor of a splendid achievement, they totally forgot that the Danes were not only a free and independent people, but that they had not provoked this violent aggression.
The same observation will apply with equal force to the late expedition against Constantinople. In this case the objects sought to be obtained by the expedition have failed, and the public indignation will be turned towards some individual, whose life or fame will be sacrificed to popular phrensy, to preserve the reputation of the rulers. This is an event too recent to bear a full examination. We know only that the objects of the expedition were unjust and that there has been an entire failure.
It is true that the aggression of which we complain differs in its details materially from either of the others, but this proceeds from collateral causes. It will be, perhaps vindicated under the pretence that the fugitive British seamen had forfeited their lives, and that the maritime code of Great-Britain justified their apprehension by any means which might occur. It is indeed likely, that much may be published upon this point, and that some of the ablest pens will be employed to make out a plausible case, but this is not the true reason, as will be presently seen.
The British people are greatly attached to the U. States, because every family has one or more of its members in this country, and because the intercourse is essential to their interests. A war, therefore, with the United States will be extremely unpopular. But the present ministry entertain very different sentiments. They wish to have a rupture with the U. States, the numerous insuls and acts of injustice which have been committed towards our rights and citizens prove it. These lately are multiplied to rapidly, and in such an aggravated manner, that it cannot be even doubted. It is also the desire of the ministry to escape the effects of popular displeasure incident to the war, by provoking the United States, either to commit an act, or to make a declaration which may be considered as a state of war. So far, in that view as relates to Great-Britain, the war would appear to be entirely defensive, the ministry would avoid censure, and the nation would be persuaded to bear its evils as an unavoidable misfortune.
These and many other reasons might be urged to show, that the conduct of the naval commanders of which we complain, not only proceeds from the government, but is entirely consistent with the general system by which they assert their maritime and political claims.
The other objection will probably relate to the generality of the expression which condemns the British Nation for the acts of the Marine, because the act in question must either derive its authority from the government, or their immediate agents. It is very true that a considerable and essential discrimination may be made between the nation and the rulers. And if the question should be considered in the abstract the discrimination could be rendered very obvious. But when the American people complain they cannot by the government of Great Britain, they cannot be separated from the nation, because the nation presents to be free , and because they exercise many privileges which belong only to a free people; the nation therefore cannot be excused, unless it be admitted that they are in a state of unconditional slavery. As no Englishman will agree to this, it must therefore follow that the conduct of Capt. Humphreys was the authorized act of the British Government and that all the disgrace which may ever attach to it, will in an equal degree inculpate the nation.
Candor and justice however forbid this last inference. The British nation is not free , they are duped and cajoled by political jugglers and are often made subservient to purposes which a great majority hold in detestation. A few more observations will show the ground upon which this opinion is entertained.
Great Britain, with the semblance of freedom, is governed by the hand of oppression with a rod of Tyranny. It is true that the people are not directly governed by the edicts or decrees of their king, enforced by the sword. The mode is somewhat varied. It is more circuitous and expensive. The nation, it is admitted are governed by general laws, but these laws are indirectly the edicts of the king, and are enforced, if necessary by the sword. The explanation is short and plain. The king appoints all the high officers of government and they arrange the resources. They therefore have the means of procuring a majority of adherents in every parliament, by whose votes such laws are obtained as suit the pleasure of the King.
When the King wishes to make some changes or obtain new laws, he will consult with his ministers, and if they do not cause them to be enacted by parliament, he will dismiss them and put others more manageable in their places. When the parliament is ungenerous, or when it contains too many patriotic members to allow these contrivances to proceed with ease; the King, with little or no ceremony will dissolve them; a new election is directed—and then the ministers take care to insure the election of a sufficient number of friends—and also to prevent the election of those who are too wise to be duped and too honest to be purchased. Such is the present state of England. Some of the parliament presumed to meddle in matters which disturbed the projects of the King, or his favorites, and a dissolution without the smallest ceremony was ordered.
Such are the means by which the people of England, with all their pride and claims to be a free nation, are compelled to bear the most intolerable burdens, nor is there a man of the plainest understanding who may not, if he will open his eyes, perceive these irrefragable truths; and few indeed who do not, more or less, every day, experience some venation from the government.
This is a great and important subject, not only to the people of Great Britain, but ought to be understood by the politicians of America. It is by no means too extensive for the present purpose. Those who already understand the subject, in the manner in which it is here represented, need only to cast their eyes upon Great Britain, there they will find an union of duplicity and injustice, of obliquity and sycophancy, of inbribery and hypocrisy, in the concerns of government which equally defies the power of description or the influence and force of comparison. George the third led or misled by Henry Dundas, surely exhibits a picture which ought not only to excite commiseration in the breast of a misanthrope, but also to rouse the dormant passions of an anchorite.
A Citizen of Richmond.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
vis pacem, para bellum —If you desire peace prepare, for war.
Since "grim visaged war" is about to present "his wrinkled front," it is time to look about us and prepare for the contest.
"In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility,"
But when the blast war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tyger."
My purpose in the hints I shall offer at present, is not to suggest any plan of defence or attack in the war, which it appears now must certainly take place, but merely to touch upon two points; in the preparations to be made for the contest; these are the discipline of the troops to be raised, and the officers who are to command them.
Since the work which has been published in this country under the inspection of Baron Steuben, there have been made great improvements in the art of war; I would therefore propose that Mercure be invited, by the nation, to draw up a plan similar to that of Steuben, but containing the new discipline and mode of warfare, which originated in the wars of the French Revolution, and have triumphed over the most experienced generals of the old military school, and over troops supposed to be the best in the world. The dexterous use of the broad sword is all-important to the cavalry; the troops destined for this service, should, therefore, be made perfect in the skilful exercise of this weapon. A numerous and well appointed cavalry is of vast importance to any army, but from the nature of the approaching contest, would be particularly so to us, inasmuch as it would give us such a decided superiority to the British in the celerity of our movements, and the efficiency and rapidity with which we could strike a blow; I imagine that an arrangement of this sort would give us a most decided superiority over the enemy, in consequence of the difficulties they would experience in bringing horses here—for I presume it will be granted that they would not easily procure them on the spot. I conceive the routine of the manual exercise as usually practiced by our militia to be of small importance; in actual engagement, the only exercise is to load and fire, or thrust with the bayonet; one part of the manual exercise is really disgraceful; our soldiers are not automata, they are thinking beings, and to make them ground their arms is to make them suppose that there is a possibility of being reduced to that humiliating necessity, and that when brought into that situation they must yield up their arms to their conquerors as gracefully as possible. But the use of the bayonet is of infinite importance; our troops when raised should therefore be accustomed to stand a charge by mock fights, in which they should be taught to contend with labour, firmness and dexterity, this will make them skilful in the use of this terrible weapon, while the labour of exercise will strengthen their limbs, and gradually ensure them to the hardships and dangers of a vigorous campaign. Lastly, as to our preparations, the artillery is perhaps of the highest importance; this and the bayonet decide all the great battles in Europe. But to become a good engineer requires considerable study and practice; study, because it depends entirely upon the science of geometry; and practice, because an artillery badly managed by the soldiers, whatever may be the science and military genius that commands, is of more injury than service; for one false step may throw all into confusion and render this important, this all-important division of an army, an easy prey to the enemy. To avoid these evils the officers of the Artillery as soon as appointed, should go into a fort of military school, instituted in the camp, where they should proceed in practice and theory together; they should mark off situations for camps, view all the varieties of grounds, best calculated for the operation of batteries, and whose position would be favorable for attack or defence; By this means, with the zeal which I trust glows in the bosom of every American, we could in the course of a few months form our young men of science and genius, into able engineers, and possess a numerous and well appointed body of artillery.
I come to speak now of the officers to command—and these, it is my opinion, should be selected from our young men of talents. The highest order of talents are requisite to form a great general, as a great poet, a great philosopher, a great statesman, &c. &c. I do not know whether the remark of the critic was correct; that the same genius which made Germanicus the greatest general of his age, under a different direction would have made him the greatest poet; but I do believe that a man is in some sort born a great general; it requires a particular combination of qualities, of which personal courage is the least; it requires a mind which upon one necessary occasion, may possess the sedateness of thought, and meditating, deliberating turn of mind of a philosopher, and, in the very next moment, upon an occasion of a different sort; the capacity of thinking, resolving and acting, with the rapidity of lightning; such a man is seldom an old man. "With age," says Helvetius, "we gain knowledge and experience, but we lose activity and firmness." "Men are always raised too late," says Machiavelli, "to important places." "Almost all the great actions of the present and past ages," continues Helvetius, "have been performed before thirty years." Of which Hannibal, Alexander, &c. are proofs. "The man who renders himself illustrious," says Philip de Commines, "is always so early." "It is not," concludes Helvetius, "at the period, when enfeebled by age, insensible to the charms of praise, and indifferent to consideration, which is the companion of glory, that men make the efforts necessary to attain it."
Not the slightest disrespect is meant by what has been said, to such of our revolutionary heroes as are yet alive; but they will certainly not be too covetous of glory; we of the rising generation claim our share, and feel that we ought not to have our portion withheld from us, of the dangers and the glories of defending America.
Fired with the thirst which virtuous envy breeds, And fuit with love of honourable deeds, Ma pensee au grand jour toujours s'offre and s'expose. Boileau.
Cesar and some others are exceptions. + Hohenlinden and Marengo were great battles won by young generals.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
A meeting of the citizens of Richmond assembled at the Capitol on Wednesday evening, to take effectual measures for celebrating the 4th of July. GOVERNOR CABELL was called to the chair, and Thomas Ritchie chosen secretary.
Mr. Stuart mentioned the propriety of appointing a committee of arrangement, and named the following gentlemen for that office: Dr. Poffee, Gen. Wood, Sam. Greenhow, Rob. Gamble, Ab. B. Venable, Wm. Richardson, Thos. Ritchie, Chas. Johnston, G. W. Smith, Col. Adams, Robt. Mitchell, and James Penn. And these gentlemen were accordingly elected.
Dr. Poffee then mentioned the propriety of adding the Captains of the Volunteer corps of this city. These corps had probably made some separate arrangements to celebrate the day, and it might be proper to consult with their captains, whether and how it would be possible to wave these separate associations and to unite the citizens and all the military in one general meeting.—Agreed; and the following gentlemen were accordingly added, Capt. Peyton Randolph (of the Republican Blues), Capt. Hallam (of the Shockoe Volunteers) Capt. Street of the Artillery, and Capt. Sheppard of the Horse.
Capt. W. Richardson (of the Light Infantry Blues) is among the 12 first mentioned.
The above-named fifteen gentlemen constitute the committee of arrangement.
Creed Taylor, Esq. then moved the following resolution, which was unanimously carried:
Resolved, that a committee of Arrangement be instructed to dispense with the person, who is to provide the dinner, that nothing is to be drunk but liquors which are the growth of this country.
It was then moved & carried that the declaration of independence be read on that day.
A division was then had on the question, whether the celebration should take place at the Hay-market Gardens, or the Capitol. Determined in favour of the latter, on the ground that it was national property, and that on such a day and on such an occasion, it became us to meet as a nation.
Shelton Jones, Esq. was then requested to deliver on that day a Funeral Oration, over the murdered seamen of the Chesapeake. Mr. Jones said, he should certainly comply with the wishes of the meeting.
In conformity with the above instruction, the committee therein appointed, met on
Thursday the 2d. July 1807.
It appearing to the committee, that various engagements of the military corps of the city, which had been previously entered into, and from which they could not be released, precluded the idea of a general union, at the Capitol, for the purpose of a festival. Therefore, Resolved, That the following arrangements be recommended.
1. That the Oration for the day commence in the Capitol, at the hour of 10 o'clock, A. M. on the bell ceasing to ring.
2. That the troops being assembled on the Capitol square and the Review having taken place; that they form a circle; and that the Declaration of Independence be read in the centre at 12 o'clock, after which, three cheers be given by all present.
3. That the city be in front of the line, before the circle is formed, so that they be included therein.
4. That before the circle is reduced, Tankee Doodle be played by the band.
5. After a short pause, Hail Columbia be also played by the band—and that the citizens and soldiers join in the chorus—after which, the circle be reduced, and the firings take place.
6. That the troops again form a circle as before, but with arms reversed—and that a funeral Oration, be delivered in the center of the circle, during which minute guns are to be fired—the oration ended, solemn music to be played by the band—the Drums to be muffled.
7. That a dinner be provided at the Capitol in conformity to the sense expressed by the general meeting (at which the drinks of our own country are only to be used) for such of the citizens as have not been particularly engaged elsewhere.
8. That Mr. T. Ritchie, Mr. Peyton Randolph and Mr. James Penn, be appointed a committee to prepare toasts and report the same to this committee to morrow at 10 o'clock A. M. at the Capitol.
The Citizens of Baltimore have adopted resolutions of the same spirit with those of Norfolk; abjuring all intercourse with any of the British armed vessels, &c.
At a meeting of Citizens in Manchester, held at Mr. Brooke's tavern, on Saturday the 27th June, 1807. a committee was appointed to draw up Resolutions expressive of their sentiments, on the late unwarrantable attack of the Leopard, on the American ship Chesapeake. The Committee, after a short retirement, reported the following Resolutions, which were received with the unanimous approbation of the meeting, and ordered to be published.
1st. Resolved, That we view with extreme indignation, the outrage lately committed by the Leopard, a British ship of war, on our national Frigate the Chesapeake. In this infamous transaction, with a complete dereliction of every fair, manly, and humane principle, we mark a most daring attempt, to trample under foot the sovereignty of our country.
2d. Resolved, That we are ready with our lives and fortunes, to support the Administration of the United States, in whatever measures they may deem necessary and proper, for redressing, repelling, and hereafter preventing such injuries and insults, and that we are willing to submit to every hardship and inconvenience which may result from a suspension of commercial intercourse with the British nation, till their government shall give unequivocal testimony, of a determination to respect our sovereignty, and the freedom of the ocean.
3d. Resolved, That the conduct of the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton, on this important and affecting occasion, merits and receives our highest approbation.
W. WATTS, Chairman. W. B. CLARKE, Secretary.
Quam Deus vult perdere, prius demant.—The British Cabinet seems determined to verify this old maxim. At the very moment, when they are almost totally excluded from the commerce of the West and South of Europe; and at the very moment too, when they are excluded from the rich commerce of Turkey, they are provoking the U. States into a war. This is the moment for us to pursue the most energetic policy towards that nation.
It is expected, and almost universally desired by the Republicans of this city and the surrounding country, that Mr. Jefferson should convene Congress. Something should be immediately done; but what can the President do without their assistance? He can neither declare war, suspend or restrict our commercial intercourse; nor by an embargo.
Some have dwelt upon the pacific spirit of Canning's toast as sufficient demonstration that Humphrey's outrage was not dictated by the British government. Let us however recite another contemporary event. At the very moment when Duckworth was assuming the Divan of Constantinople, upon his honor, that he wished for nothing more than peace, Prager was seizing possession of Alexandria.
The Federal Court have adjourned till the 1st. Monday in August. Most of the witnesses on behalf of the U. S. have left this city. General Wilkinson and suite have gone on to Washington.
NORFOLK, JULY 1. This day COMMODORE STEPHEN DECATUR, Jun. hoisted his Broad Pendant on board the United States' frigate Chesapeake, in the place of COMMODORE JAMES BARRON.—CAPTAIN GORDON, continues in command of the ship.
Sales at Auction.
ON TUESDAY, The 7th inst. at the VENDOR OFFICE of the Subscriber, WILL BE SOLD, without reserve,

LOAN OFFICE, STATE OF VIRGINIA, JUNE 8, 1807.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That, in conformity with the provisions of an act, entitled "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 1st day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, exclusively, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stock, 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 stock, 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 their stock. Surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. stock above mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. stock (given in exchange for old six or deferred stock above mentioned), 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 will to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed 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, 640 62 1/2 new six per cent. stock. If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 644 97 between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 619 03 Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78 If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 853 02 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 per cent. stock. June 10, J. P. Com'r Lns.
In pursuance of a Decree in Chancery, made by the court of the U. S. for the 5th circuit, in the district of Virginia, at the Nov. term, in the year 1803, we shall expose to Public Auction, at the time and place hereinafter mentioned:
TWO TRACTS, in the county of Goochland, one on Beaver Dam creek, containing 9 hundred acres; and the other called Little Island, containing ten acres, at Goochland c. house, on the court day thereof, on the 17th day of August, 1807. The dower of the widow of Wm. Ronald, will be first deducted, and the conditions, on which the said land are directed under the said decree, will appear thereon, and will be communicated on the day of sale. The terms of payment will be as follows:—one fourth of the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the remaining three fourths in three equal installments of six, twelve and eighteen months credit. In all other respects the aforesaid decree will be pursued.
WM. BERKELEY, } Commissioners. JOSIAH ELLIS, } WM. MANN, } cawtdf.
At a Chancery District Court held in Williamsburg the 28th day of April, 1806. Elizabeth Daniel, executrix of John Daniel, Major Turner and Sally his Wife, admx. of Chelley Daniel, deceased, Widow and administratrix of James Daniel, and Henry Lucas, executor of Overton Daniel, against
James Gregory, surviving executor of John Daniel, Thomas Healy, late sheriff of the county of Middlesex, and fiduciary possessor of the goods and chattels, rights and credits of George Lorimer, deceased, who was an executor of the last named John Daniel, unadministered by Samuel Klugg, deceased; John Montague, admr. of the last Samuel Klugg, Benjamin Kidd and James Kidd, executor of James Kidd; John Quarles, executor of John George, deceased, James Henry Thacker Lorimer and Thomas Fauntleroy Defrs.
As to the defendants interested in this cause, not having had legal notice of, or not being regularly before master commissioner Coleman, at the time of making up the accounts reported by him, the said report is set aside, and it is ordered, that the said accounts be again made up by the said commissioner, upon notice to all of the defendants, and reported to the court. A Copy. ANTY. ROBINSON, c.c.
Commissioner's Office, Williamsburg, June 13, 1807. THE parties concerned, are hereby notified, that I shall, at this office, on Thursday the 16th of July next, proceed to make up the accounts directed in the above cause. WM. COLEMAN, M. C. law3w.
WANTED, A Young MULATTO or NEGRO MAN, who understands driving a Carriage well and taking care of Horses. He must, moreover, be well recommended for honesty, industry and good principles—one raised in the country would be preferred. Cash will be given for a MAN of the above description.—Enquire of the Printer. June 24. law2w.
LONDON SHOES. The subscriber offers for sale, a large assortment of Ladies Satin, Kid and Morocco Slips and Ties, with and without heels, of London manufacture.—A constant supply of Ladies' and Gentlemen's New-York Shoes. D. J. BURR, Hat & Shoe Store and door above the Eagle Tavern. May 8. oawbw.
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.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond, the 25th day May, 1807.
THOMAS BURLING, and MARTHA his Wife, Plffs. JOHN HOPKINS, Defs. THE Defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Country; on the motion of the Plaintiffs, by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said Defendant, do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the Plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and polled at the front door of the Capitol in the said City. A Copy. Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c. eo2m. June 3.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON, April 28, 1807. Public notice is hereby given,
THAT in pursuance of a Resolution, of the Commissioners of the sinking fund, at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, James Davidson Esq. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent under the superintendence of the Secretary of the Treasury, to make purchases at private sale of the eight per cent. stock, on public account. Such persons, therefore, who are proprietors of eight per cent. stock, standing on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for Virginia, and who may be desirous of selling the same, within the price limited by law, are requested to make application to the commissioner of Loans at Richmond, who will inform them of the course to be pursued.
It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that agreeably to a resolution of the Commissioners of the sinking fund, the principal of the eight per cent. stock will be reimbursed to the respective proprietors thereof, on the 1st day of January 1809. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury oaw180.
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber,
WEST-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Best Imperial and Hyson Tea, Pepper, Race and ground Ginger, Nutmegs & Cloves, Windsor shaving Soap, Linseed and Lamp Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown, Yellow Ochre, Patent Green ground in oil, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Winnow Glass, 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 20d Nails and Spike do. Barr Iron of all descriptions, square, flat and round Plow plates, German Steel, Fire dogs & Skillets, Powder and Shot, Liverpool fine Salt for pork, best Hales Salt for Pork, Saltpetre & Brimstone, 600 pair Mens thick Shoes, mens fine shoes, boys do. Ladies Kid and Morocco Slippers, Table Linen and Irish Sheetings, Bare Skin, blue and mixed Plains, Patent Cord and Thicksets, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Paste Board, Cotton and Wool Cards, a few barrels Mackerel, Novacosta Herrings, do. Grindstones. Also, just received from Boston, One Piano Forte, and one elegant Piano Forte with additional keys. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, or 60 days note at the bank. BENJ. STETSON. oaw3m. Jan. 22.
THE TRACT OF LAND, whereon the subscriber now resides, lying in the county of Amherst, about 4 miles from Warm Springs, on James River, containing about 2400 acres, 140 of which are cleared and in cultivation; of these, 50 are excellent creek low-grounds. There is also some good meadow land, tolerable orchards, and a good grist-mill, on this tract, (about half of which is first rate tobacco land) it abounds in fine timber of pine, oak and poplar; it will be sold entire or in lots. Also, another tract, lying in Buckingham, about 5 miles from Warm Springs, containing 400 acres, about 50 of which are cleared; a considerable part of this tract is good tobacco land; on it is a tolerable dwelling-house, and an excellent mill seat. A small part of the purchase money for each tract, will be required in cash or negroes, and for the balance, accommodating credits will be given. The lands will be shown and the price made known by CORNELIUS THOMAS. law1f. Amherst, May 26.
A GOOD BARGAIN. FOR SALE,
THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SAPLING GROVE, thirteen miles below the town of Abingdon, in Washington county, Virginia, containing one thousand six hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The whole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters; has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the premises, any further description of the land, or of the valuable farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely shares will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 28. law1w.
JAMES RIVER LANDS FOR SALE.
FOR sale, 1170 acres of Land lying in the county of Amherst, 12 miles from James River, where it is navigable to the City of Richmond—Two thirds of this tract is prime tobacco Land, and is inferior to none for the production of corn, Wheat, &c. affording a sufficiency of meadow Land and a desirable Mill seat, it lies convenient to two manufacturing Mills.—The purchaser can have possession the first of December next, with the privilege of feeding small grain the ensuing fall. The Land will be shown by my brother Alexander B. Rose, Esq. in whose occupancy it is for the present year. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance in four annual payments. If not sold before, it will be offered at Public sale on the 7th July next, on the premises, upon the above terms. For further particulars apply to the subscriber. HENRY ROSE. Alexandria, May 22. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers For Sale, under the firm of WHITE & SHELTON,
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON December 27. tf.
FIVE hundred and thirty acres of LAND, in Brunswick county, Virginia, well timbered, lying on the stage road, about 5 miles from the Court-House. For terms apply to Mr. Wm. L. Brodnax, in the same county, or the subscriber living in Rockingham county, N.C. JOHN RUFFIN. May 6. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers For Sale, under the firm of WHITE & SHELTON,
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON December 27. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Bell-Tavern, offers For Sale, under the firm of WHITE & SHELTON,
A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON December 27. tf.
TOBACCO LAND FOR SALE. In Amherst County, on Horsley's Creek—509 acres of
RICH TOBACCO LAND, formerly the property of Mr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of Wincanton. This Land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst Court-House to Waugh's Ferry, on James River, 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 and Loring, 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, also on application to THOMAS GILLIAT. Richmond, June 20. tf.
The above Tract of Land and improvements will be offered for sale at Amherst Court House, 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 day of sale. A deed of trust will be required on the premises or satisfactory security for punctual payment. N. B. There are 100 acres of James River Low-Grounds.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, ex. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as promptly as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18. tf.
NOTICE.
I WISH to Lease the PLANTATION on which Mrs. Jane Howard now lives, from one to five years. Any person who wishes to contract for said tract of land, will view the premises and make application to me, at Richmond, or at Powhatan July court, at which place I shall attend. Provided I should not lease the property previously, it will be let up to the highest bidder on Monday succeeding said court, on the plantation. The Negroes will be hired with the land, if it is the wish of the Leaser. P. S. In case it should be leased previously, it will be made known. C. H. SAUNDERS. tf. May 13.
NOTICE.
THE debtors to the late firm of GILLIAT and KIRBY, are hereby informed that Thomas Gilliat alone is empowered to receive payment of all 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, AND SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT, JAMES KIRBY. tf. May 29.
On Tuesday the 7th day of July next, I shall, by virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me, expose to Public Auction, for ready money, upon the premises, so much of the
ENEMENT, lately owned by Francis Allison, as is now in the occupancy of Mr. Benj. James Harris—or such portion thereof, as may be sufficient to pay and satisfy the sum of £500, with interest thereon, from the 1st day of January, 1805, and the costs and charges attending the execution of this trust—that being the sum due, under the said deed. SAML. McCRAW, Trustee. June 6. tf.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE,
At his Jewellery Store, A GENERAL assortment of Swords, Belts, R-paulettes, Plumes and Cockades; also Drums and Fifes. ENOCH SULLIVAN. tf. May 1.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING PURCHASED THE STOCK OF
DRY GOODS, of Gilliat and 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 short credit, to punctual customers. JAMES KIRBY, RIVERS DRAKE, EDM'D. TAYLOR, jr. ep6w. May 30.
In pursuance of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery for the district of Richmond; will be sold on the 6th day of July next, at the Tavern of Mr. Zachariah Brooks, in the town of Manchester:
THE LOT and Appurtenances in the said town, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. Robinson; the sale will be on twelve months credit, the purchaser to give a bond with security, to bear interest from the date. JOHN MINOR, Trustee. June 17. ep3w.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John Hopkins, Esq. agent for the Virginia Company, to the subscribers, for the purpose of securing the payment of one Thousand Four Hundred Pounds, with interest from 25th July, 1806, due to Thomas Rutherfoord—
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, before the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Tuesday 28th July next:—
ALL the LAND belonging to the Virginia Company, lying between the Canal and James River, and near to said Rutherfoord's mill. ROBT. GAMBLE, GEO. JEFFERSON, ROBERT POLLARD, CH. JOHNSTON, } Trustees. May 13. tf.
REMOVAL. JACOB JOHNSTON, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER,
MAIN STREET RICHMOND. Has removed his Store near the market-bridge, two doors below Messrs. Moyse & Dabbs's, and adjoining Messrs. Dandridge, Poffler and Satterth's, auction store; as constantly for sale, on reasonable terms, an extensive assortment of BOOKS, in the different departments of literature, and more particularly, those articles suited to the demand of country merchants, whose orders he respectfully solicits. The upper part of the House to rent, with a convenient Kitchen, Yard, &c. June 20. ep1m.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
June 27. tf.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. At a meeting of the Directors, held at the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Monday evening the 8th of June, 1807.
RESOLVED, That the Stock-holders in the said company, pay to their Treasurer, on or before the first day of August next, the further sum of five dollars upon each share held by them respectively, in the said Company. A Copy. Teste, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. May 20. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF
COLOGNE MILL-STONES, OF DIFFERENT SIZES, WHICH will be disposed of for Cash or approved negotiable Notes at 60 days. TAYLOR & BROWN. June 10. tf.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. Run away from the Subscriber, living in Hanover county, on the 13th instant,
A NEGRO MAN, named JIM—he is about 21 years of age, of middling stature, has very red eyes and a down look when spoken to, bonds a little forward in his knees when standing. It would be useful to describe his dress, as it is probable that he will change it; it is highly probable that he is a lurker about the city of Richmond, as he was hired there the last year by Mr. Anthony Turner of said city, or that he will endeavor to get into Maryland, as he has some few years past made the attempt.—This is to forewarn all persons from harbouring or secreting said Negro, or masters of vessels from carrying said Negro out of this state; as they will be dealt with according to the law directs. The above reward will be given to any person that will deliver said Negro to me, or secure him in jail, so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid. NATH. HILL. June 20. 2w4.
At a Chancery District Court held in Williamsburg the 20th day of October, 1806.
Robert Baylor, Plff. Against William Hawkins, Defs. BY consent of the parties, signified by their letters filed, the court doth adjudge, order and decree, unless the defendant do, on or before the first day of February next, pay unto the Plff. twenty pounds, three shillings, with interest thereon, to be computed at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the sixteenth day of September, 1806, and the costs expended in the prosecution of this suit, that the said defendant and his heirs, and all persons claiming under him, be from thenceforth barred and foreclosed of all equity and right, to redeem the one hundred and fifty acres of Land, in the county of Essex, mentioned in the bill, and in the indenture of mortgage therein referred to, and filed as an exhibit, made the third day of December 1801, between the defendant of the one part and the Plff. of the other part, and in case of default in the payment of the said money, interest and costs at the time aforesaid, that Thomas Pitts jun. James Hunter, James M. Garnett and William Waring, or any three of them; after giving three weeks notice in one of the Richmond news-papers, do expose to public sale by Auction, for ready money, the said one hundred and fifty acres of Land, and out of the proceeds of the sale, pay unto the Plff. the said money, interest and costs, and the surplus of the proceeds of sale, if any, after deducting the expenses attendant thereon, pay unto the defendant, and make report thereof to the court, in order to a final decree. Plus costs 20 dollars, 65 cents. A Copy. (Signed) ANTY. ROBINSON, c. c.
ON Monday the 6th day of July ensuing, we shall attend on the Land mentioned in the foregoing copy of a decree of the Williamsburg Chancery District Court, and expose it to sale on the terms therein mentioned.
THOS. PITTS, WILLIAM WARING, JAMES HUNTER. 3w. Essex, June 13.
FOR SALE,
THAT well known Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, formerly the property of Isaac Miller, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Triplett T. Eifling, consists of an elegant two story House, sixty-six by forty feet, in excellent repair; in which there are on the first floor, four Rooms, a large and commodious Bar, and a passage through the centre of the building, eighteen feet wide. On the second floor, eight lodging Rooms, dation of travelling families. Also, a dining Room, immediately over the passage, of the same size of the passage; the Garret is divided into six different Rooms, four of which have Fire-places. There is also, an excellent well of water in the back yard, from whence water is conveyed by subterraneous pipes to the Bar, and different parts of the Lot. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stalls for about fifty horses, together with about thirty sheltered Stalls, raised on loose posts; and two inferior Stables; so that about one hundred horses can be accommodated on public days. Also, about seven acres of Land, adjoining the town, and very convenient to the Stables; known by the name of clover Lot, extremely rich and productive, and well enclosed. The whole of the buildings are insured.—It would be useful to dilate on the eligibility of this stand for business of this sort, or the real value of this property, as every person inclined to purchase will enquire in to these facts; suffice it to say, that it is not exceeded by any, & equalled by few in all the upper country. The former proprietor, & his immediate successor, having in a few years made fortunes, and retired, & the present occupant rapidly following their steps. For the information of strangers, it may be observed, that at this house both the Richmond and Fredericksburg stages, and by the same route a number of genteel families and others to the Springs every season. Also, at this place is held twice a year—the District Court, composed of several of the most opulent Counties in Virginia. Also, spring and fall racing; these advantages, together with the County Courts, and one of the most public roads in the State, open a vast advantage to this house; it is now under lease to the present tenant for three years from October next, the benefit of which will be transferred to the purchaser, on the receipt of the first payment. Terms of sale, one third on the first of January next, and the balance in two equal annual payments from that date. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments, will be required, which are to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid will be required. If the above property is not sold before, it will be offered at public sale, on the premises on the fifteenth day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair market value, would be received in payment for the whole, or any part, or undivided bonds due at the time of sale, for the two last payments, the ultimate payment being made entirely secure. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Benjamin Sheppard in Richmond, or the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. June 10. ep13S.
CAVALRY—ATTENTION!
THE Richmond TROOP will parade on the FOURTH JULY, at nine A. M. completely equipped.—By order of the Captain. June 27. tf.
DOCTOR WELLFORD
MAY be consulted at the WARM SPRINGS, at any time from the 10th day of July to the end of the month; and after that period, at the SWEEP SPRINGS, until the middle of September. June 27. tf.
NOTICE. In pursuance of a Deed of Trust, bearing date the 14th day of August, 1806—between Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, of the first part, James Brown, of the City of Richmond, Merchant, of the second part, and myself of the third part, (fifty days having expired from the 15th day of February, 1807.)
I shall expose, or cause to be exposed to sale, for ready money, at Public Auction, 12 o'clock, at the Eagle-Tavern in the City of Richmond:—
ONE Tract of LAND, in the county of Kanawha, called Lewis's Salt Rock, now under lease to Abraham Trigg, and the patented Land, including the same, under the name of the Safford Bottom; & also two Tracts of Land, in the county of Botetourt, on Back-creek, which empties itself into Roanoke river, containing about five hundred acres, and purchased by the said Andrew Lewis, one from John Evans, and the other from Abraham Pickensmore; one of which, is a valuable Grist Mill; and also one half of the Coppermine tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the west fork of the Little river, known by the name of Shelton's Coppermine; & also, one Tract of Land, in the county of Albemarle, containing about 100 and thirty-five acres, formerly the property of David Wade; for the purpose of raising a sum of money, sufficient to discharge and pay to the said James Brown, the sum of four thousand and fifty-nine dollars and ninety-three cents, with interest from the said 15th day of February, 1807, and all costs and expenses attending the said sale. Deeds will be made to the purchasers in conformity with the said deed of trust. The sale will take place on the 18th July, 1807, at 12 o'clock. FRANCIS FOLLETT. June 20. tf.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY. At the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Monday the 20th day of July next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by John S. Moore for the purpose of securing a debt therein specified, due to Walter Boyd Gilliam.
A TRACT of LAND, lying partly in Hanover, and partly in Goochland, adjoining the Lands of Eliza Leake, Samuel Mobly, William Woodson and others, and containing, by estimation, 560 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy said debt, with the expenses attending the execution of the trust. By order of the Trustee. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. tf. May 29.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to us by Mr. William Skipwith, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned—we shall, on Monday the 20th of the ensuing month, between the hours of one and three o'clock, proceed to sell, at the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money,
THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Cumberland, called MILL-MOUNT, containing seven hundred acres—the same having been conveyed to the said William Skipwith, by Col. Henry Skipwith. We shall likewise, should the above mentioned Land not produce the necessary sum, proceed in like manner to sell one other TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Amelia, containing one hundred and thirty acres, together with a Grin-Mill thereon. The said Land and Mill having also been conveyed to the said Wm. Skipwith by the said Col. Henry Skipwith. JOSEPH SCOTT, } Trustees. W. WARDLAW, } tf. June 20.
ON the premises, on the 29th of July next, for cash,
A LOT OF GROUND, in the town of Columbia, in Fluvanna, designated in the plan of the said town by No. 63—and adjoining the Ware-house, on which there is a two storied Stone-House, now in the occupancy of Messrs. Herndon and Morn—There is also on the said lot, a wooden building, of a moderate size. The aforesaid property is conveyed to us in trust, to secure a certain sum of money due by Wm. J. Stone, to Gilliat and Kirby and others. MATTHEW WILLS, } Trustees. THOMAS WILLS, } WM. PASTEUR, } June 20. cp4w.
WASHINGTON TAVERN!
OPEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by EDWARD HALLAM. At considerable expense, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and invite their's and the public patronage. They are determined to keep as good a table and as genteel an Inn as any in Richmond.—Furnished ROOMS, adjoining the Tavern, and every necessary attendance, for families travelling.—Both the Co-partners having been well-versed in this business, flatter themselves with the expectation of rendering general satisfaction. Richmond, February 17. tf.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Run away from the subscriber's living