The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-07-17 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 17, 1807.
[NUMBER 20.]
FOR LIVERPOOL.
One hundred Hds. TOBACCO wanted on freight at 80¢ per bld. and 5 per cent primage, per the American Register Ship,
MINERVA, Captain KEELE, Apply to Brown and Rives, Richmond, or to ALEXANDER LECKIE, or THOMAS WILLOCK. Norfolk, June 24. epSw.
POSITIVELY, WILL BE SOLD.
By the subscribers, on the premises, on TUESDAY evening, the 21st instant, at 4 o'clock—the
BRICK HOUSE.
At present occupied by Mr. Alexander Blackwood—28 by 50 feet; and the Lot of Ground on which it stands, with a front of 116 feet, on the main-street leading through Col. Richard Adams's valley, extending back 125 feet. Terms of sale made known on the day of sale.
PROSSER & MONCURE, v. m.
July 14.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Respectfully inform the public, and particularly the inhabitants of Richmond, that having formed a connection, they will transfer business under the firm of
DODGE AND COBB.
They have taken the Store on the fourth side of the main-street, lately occupied by Messrs. M. & B. Myers, WHERE they have for sale, a general assortment of ENGLISH, INDIA and FRENCH GOODS, suitable for the season.
A. DODGE, GORSHAM COBB.
July 14. N. B. DODGE & COBB will sell their GOODS lower than at any other Store in Richmond, either by wholesale or retail.
FOR SALE.
BY THOMAS LEMPIERE & CO. AT ROCKETS,
QUANTITY OF.....
GOOD SOUND OATS.
JUST received, at 2s. 9d. per bush. cash, or 2s. 10d. 1-2 for a negotiable approved endorsed note, at 60 days after date: Also a quantity of good BACON, on moderate terms. July 14. 2t.
FOR SALE.
A LIKELY Male SERVANT, who can come well recommended. For further particulars enquire of the Printer. July 15. tf.
Europe.
From the Boston Gazette of Monday.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By an arrival at New Bedford, from England, we have received a London weekly paper of May 24, from which we are enabled to make the following selections:—It does not appear, by any official statements, that the war had been renewed in Poland, but the reports which reach us from almost every quarter, seem to strengthen an opinion that it has been recommenced with dreadful slaughter. The article under the London head of May 24, on this subject, may be considered to bear a continental date very little distant in time from those brought to Providence, by the Hazard. It is, however, more particular and satisfactory. The late rumours of Peace appear to have given way to other expectations, which involve, not only a sanguinary warfare in Poland, and along the Northern maritime coast, but through the whole extent of the Turkish empire. This extension of the war may be considered as resulting from the unsuccess of the expedition against the Porte; since it has given to the French a complete control over the civil and military operations of that power.
LONDON, May 24.
A general battle is reported to have at length been fought—At a late hour on Friday evening it was reported that the Russians and Prussians had made a general attack upon the French army. Others allege that the attack was begun by the French.
The Russians and Prussians amounted to about 185,000, of whom 160,000 were Russians.—The French force was near 200,000. But the Russians had a reserve in Lithuania of 40,000 men more.—The battle is reported to have been of the most furious and obstinate nature. It terminated much in the same way as the battle of Eylau—without any decisive advantages gained by the French. Thirty thousand men are said to have been killed and wounded on both sides.
Yesterday morning we received letters from the Coast, which state, that a heavy firing was heard on Thursday night in the direction of Callis, supposed to have been rejoicing for some victory. The French, of course, if the result were as we have stated it above, indecisive, and if they had nothing more to boast of than they had at Eylau, would claim the victory, and order rejoicing to take place, and Te Deum to be celebrated. The conscripts must be encouraged at all events.—But if the consequence of the battle was neither the surrender of Dantzic, nor the capture of Koenigsburg, the French have little to boast of. The battle is stated to have begun on the 6th; the Emperor Alexander, the King of Prussia, and Bonaparte, headed their respective armies.
Other accounts from Holland state, that the battle was not indecisive, but that the French were defeated.
An American vessel from Rotterdam is arrived off Dover, which landed an over sea pilot belonging to it at place, who states, that at the time he failed, a report reached Rotterdam of a battle having been fought in Poland, which lasted three days, and ended in the total defeat of the French. The Emperor of Russia and King of Prussia were personally engaged.—Similar accounts are said to have prevailed at Flushing.
Such are the rumours which have reached us—No accounts of any battle have been officially received by Government.
The Turkish army has been wholly reorganised, and every corps of a thousand men, has a French officer, subordinated only to the commander in Chief. Whilst these arrangements are proceeding in the Turkish Empire, the French Emperors are stated to have equally busy
in every part of the dependent provinces. It is reported, upon good authority, that all the Barbary Powers have declared against us, and that the Mediterranean already swarms with their corsairs. This is of serious consequence to the merchants of the Levant Trade. We believe, indeed, that the greater part of this trade has been long extinguished, and that what remains is rather to be considered as of private than of national concern. But the hostility of those petty powers is not the less vexatious. These ships are not confined to the Mediterranean. The Americans suffered so much from them that they deemed it prudent to purchase an ignominious truce. The French are well aware of this, and their intrigues have long been directed to stir up these privileged robbers against the British commerce.
Mr. Arbuthnot and Ad. Duckworth are on their return home. Sir Sidney Smith is to remain off the mouth of the Dardanelles.
The misunderstanding between the British and Russian governments, relative to some commercial regulations, has been amicably adjusted.
By land, the advanced posts of the Russians and Prussians are extended in the Front of Braunburg and Mehlack. The French advanced posts on the left side are at Frauenburg, Muhlhausen and Wormsdit. The latter place is occupied by a thousand of the Marshal Prince of Ponte Corvo's corp. Within the circuit of six leagues, about thirty thousand men are encamped; and in fact, the whole army is in such a position as to be ready for a general action. In a few hours. About the end of last month, couriers were dispatched from the head quarters to all the reinforcements on their march to hasten their approach with all possible speed.
DRESDEN, May 5.—The last letters from Vienna mentioned, that considerable wagers have been laid in the first societies that the preliminaries of a general peace will be signed before the 1st of July.
FROM OUR ENGLISH PAPERS.
The defence made by the late ministers for their conduct with respect to the expedition to Constantinople, is a most miserable one. They say troops would have been of no use whatever, for though they might have taken the Castles of the Dardanelles, they could not have kept them, because "the Turks had a very large number of forces in the neighbourhood, not to mention the people who took arms in a moment of enthusiasm, and in all probability such miserable, defenceless places would easily have been taken by all." Here then is a confession that the castles were such miserable defenceless places, that they could easily have been taken by our troops—but they could not have been kept. Who said anything about keeping them? We contended that had we had troops and a large naval force, the troops might have been landed and effected the destruction of the batteries, and that one or two ships stationed off the points from which our vessels could have been molested, and particularly in the Straits of the Dardanelles, would have effectually prevented the Turks, after our soldiers had destroyed the batteries and the castles of Seitos and Abydos, from approaching near enough to erect new ones. The object should have been, not to have thought of placing the castles in a state to sustain a siege or an assault, but to have destroyed them altogether.
Upon the conduct of the negotiation it is impossible to form any accurate opinion before the whole correspondence is published. It were absurd, however, to impute any blame to admiral Duckworth, because he acted under the direction of Mr. Arbuthnot, by whose opinion he was to be governed.
Upon the planning and fitting out however of the expedition, we have sufficient evidence to enable us to say that greater incapacity never was shown by any ministry. They sent out an expedition to effect no less an object than the destruction of the French influence over the Porte, and the dictating the terms of peace and submission to the Turkish Empire. Of the resources and preparations of the Turks, they must surely have had correct information from the Ambassador. Yet to effect objects so very important (with the conviction too, that if they did not effect them, the consequences could not but be most disastrous,) they sent only seven sail of the line, without a single fire-ship, and with no more than a single bomb, and without one company of soldiers; though, in passing straits known to be defended by castles, and a long line of coast upon which batteries might be supposed to be placed, troops would obviously have been of service in storming and destroying such batteries. Why too did no fire-ships accompany the squadron to be sent into the Turkish fleet if necessary?
An expedition so wretchedly planned, an attempt made with such inadequate means, is not to be found in the history of any other Administration. May it remain forever without a parallel!—Yet the men who planned this expedition were those who had the presumption to abuse Mr. Addington's Administration, under which Copenhagen was bombarded, as imbecile and incapable, and to call Lord Barham superannuated, under whose Administration was gained the Victory of Trafalgar.
The account of the capture of Alexandria by the troops from Sicily, was brought to Plymouth by the Delight sloop of war, which had a very quick passage from Alexandria.
The troops were under the command of Gen. Mackenzie Fraser, not General Moore. They consisted of the 31st regiment, the 25th, the 73th, De Roll's four detachments from the 26th light dragoons, three companies of the royal artillery, and two other corps.
The naval force consisted of the Tigre, capt. Holliswell, with the Apollo, and Weazle. The troops sailed from Syracuse on the 26th of February, and were off the port of Alexandria on the 16th of March. Some resistance was made to our troops. It was necessary to take some
batteries, in doing which we had six killed and eight wounded. When the batteries were attacked we had but 1000 men on shore. The moment was critical, for a surf prevented the receiving of supplies. Our troops however evinced, as they always do, a spirit and a patience, which General Fraser highly commends. They attacked and carried the batteries; a flag of truce was then sent into the city, and Alexandria was surrendered on the 20th and 21st of March, which latter general Fraser calls a memorable day. It is the anniversary of the memorable battle of Alexandria. Vice Admiral Duckworth arrived on the 22d.
Nineteen transports which had separated, had all arrived. Detachments had been sent to take possession of Rosetta and Rathmanie. The Arabs and Mamelukes are friendly. The Turkish garrisons of Alexandria amounted to 416.
One Turkish frigate, five sloops, and 20 sail of merchantmen were found in the harbour.
Highly as we are inclined to praise the valor shown by our troops, we do with nevertheless that instead of having been sent upon this expedition to Alexandria they had been sent with admiral Duckworth.—We know not of what service the possession of Alexandria and Rosetta will be to us; so long as we remain masters of the sea, Bonaparte could undertake nothing against them—a considerable military force is thus to be kept locked up which might be better employed elsewhere. We could not spare troops to send to the Dardanelles to attain an object of the greatest importance to the war, an object that would have been of the highest benefit to Russia, our ally; but we must undertake an expedition to a distant place, the possession of which can be of no possible service to the general objects of the war, but which seems admirably calculated to produce discord between us and Russia.—What too must we think of the sincerity of the late ministers' professions, that they sent admiral Duckworth with intentions perfectly friendly to the Porte—they who were at the very time dispatching troops to take possession of part of the territories of the Porte?
LONDON, May 20.
A mail from Hufum, two from Gottenburgh, and Dutch papers to the 16th arrived late last night. There was a rumour at Malmo on the 8th, that a general battle had been fought which lasted three days, and terminated in favour of the Russians and Prussians. But there does not seem to be any foundation for the rumour.
Up to the 4th both armies remained in the respective positions which they have occupied for some time. The Russians, however, have considerably strengthened their left wing, and are in strong force at Allenstein. Their object is evidently to make the French detach troops from their left and centre, to reinforce their right wing. It should seem as if Bonaparte does not wish to risk a general battle, as long as Dantzic holds out. It defends itself with extraordinary courage and constancy. Thrice in the night of the 29th ult. the besiegers attempted to take it by storm, but they were each time repulsed with great slaughter, and in the end are said to have been obliged to solicit an armistice to bury the dead. Some accounts add, that they have raised the siege—others, that it is still carried on. The governor of Dantzic, general Kalkreuth, knows the vast importance of holding out to the last extremity, and the French will scarcely be able to prevent supplies from being thrown into it by sea; but Bonaparte will not be deterred from carrying on the siege by any regard for the lives of his men. The brave defence made by Dantzic, Colberg, and Neiss, afford a striking contrast to the feeble resistance opposed by places of greater strength and more ample means, by Magdeburg, and Hameln, and Stettin, which scarcely stopped the progress of the armies of France longer than those houses which, situated at the foot of Mount Ätna, arrest but a moment the course of the lava, which then rolls onwards, bearing with it steady, continued, and irresistible destruction.
The French have been harassed by an attack made by the Russians upon Elbing by sea. The result, say the Hamburg papers, is not known.
The belief and apprehension of a large British force being about to be landed in Swedish Pomerania still prevails, and a French army of observation is in consequence to be formed in Mecklenburgh, under the command of marshal Brune.
The gallant general Blucher has reached the head-quarters of the Prussian army, and is, it is said, to have the command of a Prussian force, destined to act with the Swedes in Stralsund. But such command is surely insufficient for such a general as Blucher; besides, we know not why troops should be detached from the grand army in Poland. It is there that the great blow is to be struck—it is there that the whole force and attention of the allies should be concentrated.
The 12th and 13th light dragoons, and the 1st and 2d heavy and 2d light cavalry of the German legion, are mentioned as about to be embarked for foreign service. The 4th battalion (rifles) of the 60th foot, is gone into barracks at Brabourne Lees, where the last division arrived on Friday. Captain Newhouse's company of the royal artillery, is under orders to march from Canterbury for Woolwich, to embark on foreign service.
Yesterday a courier arrived in town with dispatches from Mr. Adair at Vienna.
The 7th, 8th, 32d, 50th, and 63d, will come from Ireland to join the grand expedition.
Lord Cathcart is entrusted with the chief command of the expedition. His lordship is arrived in town for that purpose. Under him will serve generals Spencer, M c Farlane, lord Paget, and Baird.
From the Hamburg Papers.
NAPLES, April 17. The English having withdrawn the greatest part of their troops from Sicily, and the royal Napoleon army being daily increasing, from 8 to 10,000 French troops, which were hitherto stationed in this country, are now on their march to Poland.
April 24.
At present English frigates appear but very seldom off our coast. As the neighbouring Isle of Capri is still occupied by the English, 3000 men were embarked at the beginning of this month to surprise the enemy's troops in that isle. But the wind changing in the night, the
expedition, which was already in sight of Capri, was obliged to return to Baja.
VIENNA, April 27.
Letters from Servia, state, that Czerri George with a considerable corps has advanced as far as Widdin.
HAMBURGH, May 11.
A report is current that his majesty the Emperor and King, has formed an army of observation, and that his excellency marshal Brune has been appointed to the command in chief of that army, which is said to be sufficiently strong to cover the operations of the grand army.
AUGSBURG, May 1.
A courier arrived here yesterday, in 5 hours from the head quarters of the grand French army, has brought orders to the generals Boudet and Molitor to march immediately, and at such a rate as to reach Hamburg in 14 days. This order was immediately communicated to the French troops which are at Bavaria; and they are also in motion to day.
BANKS OF THE ELBE, May 11.
The position of the French and Russian armies have not changed, properly speaking, these two months. They have been considerably reinforced during that time, but the bad roads and the season are insurmountable obstacles to any military operations. This inaction has, however, been interrupted by an attack which the Russians have made by sea on Elbing, of which the result is not yet known. The garrison of Dantzick, informed of this, flattered itself that the enemies would be obliged to raise the siege, which, however, had not taken place on the 20th ult. since the city had been briskly bombarded till that day. The last intelligence from the camp of the besiegers give reason to expect that it must soon surrender.
From the Copenhagen Papers.
COPENHAGEN, May 8.
We have received the following intelligence by passengers and masters of vessels, who left Pillau on the 29th ult. Dantzick sustains a formidable bombardment, but Gen. Kalkreuth issued a Proclamation on the 23d, in which he declares that he would not capitulate on any conditions whatever. The emperor Alexander and the king of Prussia are with the army which has its head quarters at Heiligenheil. The French are strongly reinforced. A letter from Dantzick, written on the 25th, states, that the cannonade which began in the morning of the 23d, had continued without intermission, and that up to the time of writing the letter 2000 shells and red hot balls had been thrown into the town. The bombardment had occasioned much damage, but at the same time, no place had been set on fire. Several lives were lost in the streets. Masters of vessels, however, who failed from Dantzick on the 27th, assert, that on that day, and on the 28th, they observed fires to have broken out in several places, and particularly in the Old Town.
AMSTERDAM, May 16.
General Dumonceau has published an order of the day at Bremen, dated the 2d instant, in which he bestows much praise on the gallant conduct of the Dutch troops in the late actions with the Swedes. The order concludes thus—"Dutch Soldiers, a new campaign is about to commence. Let us disregard all the hardships and obstacles we shall have to encounter. We shall be compensated for every thing by victory."
From the Gottenburgh Mail.
MALMO, May 8.
Reports have been received here to-day from Stockholm and other places, that a general action has been fought between the French and the Allies, which lasted three days, and terminated in favor of the latter, but I cannot trace them to any authentic source. Negotiations for peace are at the same time said to be going on.
The king will leave Malmo for Stralsund tomorrow, accompanied by Mr. Stratton, the English minister. The queen, and prince royal, together with the Dutchess of Brunswick Oels, are coming to Gottenburgh, to pass their Whitsun holidays. Ten thousand Prussians are expected at Stralsund immediately.
COPENHAGEN, May 9.
Our accounts from Dantzick are contradictory in the extreme; some represent the place as likely to surrender every day, and others say it may hold out a long time. In the night of the 29th, the besiegers three times attempted to storm the place, but were repulsed each time, and obtained an armistice of four hours to bury the dead. Travellers say, that the place has not suffered materially by the bombardments. All the wagons and horses at Koenigsberg have been put in requisition, and persons sending a horse out of the place are subject to a heavy penalty. A number of ships have failed from Copenhagen to Koenigsberg, and other Prussian ports, with provisions.
THORN, April 26.
It is generally stated, in accounts received from the Grand Army, that Russian officers have been frequently seen reconnoitering our position; and that, from the number of their escorts, it is supposed they are persons of high rank. At the same time we learn, that the Russians have increased considerably in the neighborhood of Ortelsburg, from whence a reinforcement has been sent to Allenstein. Marshal Davoust has a respectable force in that neighbourhood. The French besieging army before Dantzick, is estimated at 26,000 men, and that before Colberg at 8,000.
KONINGSBERG, April 25.
Three large vessels, carrying from 12 to 14 guns have been completely fitted out from Pillau, and are now lying in the Frisch Hoff, between Elbing and Brandenbourg. We are also extremely active in equipping block ships and gun-boats. The whole coast is well guarded by a number of artillery, infantry and cavalry. On the 14th, prince William, the king's brother, arrived at the army. The enemy is entrenched near Alkied, where he has about 3000 men. He seems also to increase his force near Allenstein and Hohenstein; but it is thought his principal force is between Osterode, Loban, and Lauteuburgh, and his cavalry between Stralsund and R. len.
STOCKHOLM, May 1.
The Russian imperial chamberlain, M. Ribeaupier, who arrived here on the 19th from Memel, by way of Finland, with a letter from the emperor of Russia to our sovereign, received an answer to the letter, and left the city again on the same evening.
GOTTENBURG, May 8.
Extract of a letter.
"Yesterday a Swedish vessel arrived from Colberg, after having carried thither a cargo of herrings. The captain has brought a letter for his owners, wherein it is mentioned that Colberg is bravely defended against the French, who have not yet been able to take a single out-work, notwithstanding all the sacrifices they have already made, especially in possessing themselves of a fort that commands the mouth of the harbour. The inhabitants have not the least fear that the place will be taken, but on the contrary think of acting offensively."
May 11.
This day the king sets out for Malmo, for Ystad, accompanied by the old general Toll, where they are going directly to embark for Stralsund. His majesty intends to take the command of his army, and will in a short time be joined, according to the best information, by 10,000 Prussian, and 40,000 British troops, who are daily expected to arrive in the Baltic.
BENNINGSEN.
The present commander in chief of the Russian army, is of English descent. He commanded a division of the Russian forces at the battle of Auferlitz. If we are to form an idea of this man's character, from some parts of the history of his past life we cannot hesitate to pronounce him a greater savage, if possible, than the celebrated and ferocious Suwarow. Benningen is one of the twelve Russians who murdered the late emperor Paul, father to the present emperor Alexander. He was one of the most conspicuous actors in the abominable scene of false treachery and midnight murder, which deprived of life the man who had loaded him with honours. The twelve assassins entered the emperor's bed chamber at midnight. After the baron Zonboff had declared to the unfortunate Paul that they had come to take his life, the emperor's firmness, and the terms of keen reproach in which he addressed himself to Zonboff and his savage accomplices operated so forcibly on their guilty consciences, that their courage, for a short time, failed them, when Benningen, perceiving the effect Paul's intrepidity had produced, reanimating his associates by crying out, "It is over with us if we suffer him to escape!" Zonboff than made the first blow at the emperor, and broke his right arm, and by his audacity drew on the irresolute villainy of his accomplices, when they all fell upon him dragged him along by the hair of his head, and prolonged his sufferings by every species of barbarity their cruelty could invent—stabbing him repeatedly in the most tender places, until quite exhausted with their own efforts and savage ferocity, one among them passed a scarf round the emperor's neck and strangled him to death! Yet this same Benningen is the same man in whom Alexander the son of the murdered Paul reposes the utmost confidence, and to whom he has entrusted the management of the military affairs of his empire. This is the monster for whose success the British government and the "warm federalists" of this country are continually offering up prayers and petitions to the throne of the omnipotent Deity!!
Since writing the above we have discovered that Benningen was a major in one of the Hanoverian regiments which George III. sent to this country, during our revolution, to cut the throats of our farmers and take possession of their farms.
Miscellany.
Mr. Hults, a Prussian Astronomer, published an opinion in August last, that the sun at this time was undergoing some considerable change. This opinion was founded on a number of spots occupying one fifth part of his diameter in their length, one nineteenth in their breadth. The spots varied in their forms and were perceptibly changed in the course of 2 or 3 hours. London paper.
THE NEWSPAPER.
An engine of good and of evil, Of falsehood and truth in its turn; Concluded always by the Devil,* Whole lathes make sinful folk mourn. A mirror of folly and fashion, A mart of wit, bon mot, and joke: The son of Crim. Con's guilty passion, But friendly to fair Hymen's yoke. The comfort and guide of the trader, In dealing at home or abroad: The dread of the booting invader; The brand by which traitors are aw'd. Bright Liberty's rock of reliance, When tempests her residence threaten: The father of Art and of Science; Of every thing virtuous or great—HA!Z. * The Printer's Devil.
Domestic.
NEW-YORK, July 8.
The subjoined extract is given in the United States Gazette, as from a London paper of May 19.
"The policy of America appears very extraordinary—its government has returned a treaty, which contained concessions by Great Britain, which every Englishman, except the ministers who granted them, considered as degrading and unjust. And it is now said, "it insists, that American ships shall in all cases protect their crews, even if they are known to be British subjects or deserters from the British ships of war.—If this be fact, America will certainly find herself in a mistake. The period of concession is gone by—But some of the mad papers talk of confiscating British debts, &c as if two could not play at that game. It is well known, there is much more American property in England, than there are British debts in America." The period of concession is gone by! We ask for no concession but that of right and justice, and these I hope and trust our nation at large will now say—WE WILL HAVE. The period of temporising on our part is certainly "gone by;" we must RIGHT OURSELVES BY RESISTANCE. As an indication of the opinion of the British ministry, which I think it is, the extract is of

importance. So far as we understand the grounds of rejection of the proposed treaty by the President, they are two; 1, because it did not contain satisfactory provision in respect to seamen; 2, because of the conditional ratification on the part of Great Britain supplemental to the decree of the decree of Bona- parte of November 21, regarding neutral property. A recollection of these facts is necessary to a correct understanding of what follows.
Captain Brewster, late of our Revenue Cutter, one of our witnesses in London on the mock trial of Whitby, states that information of the rejection of the treaty by the President was conveyed to England by the Cambrian frigate, as express, and that the arrival at London two or three weeks previous to his leaving that city: the intelligence was received by the new Ministry, which is supposed to be peculiarly hostile to us. Captain Brewster left England May 2, and arrived here about twenty days ago.
Now I think it probable, 1, that having received official information of the rejection of the treaty, principally on the ground that it contained to us no satisfactory provision respecting seamen, the British Ministry resolved to put the question between the two nations directly at issue with us.
2. That having resolved to do so, the Ministry has instructed Admiral Berkeley to proceed as in the outrageous attack on the Chesapeake, which was a very direct way of trying our temper and determination.
If I am correct in these surmises, and I really think that I am, and if Admiral Berkeley has received the instructions to proceed as he has proceeded in the case of the Chesapeake, and I am sincerely of opinion that he has, then we may conclude that hostility with us is resolved on by the British Ministry, and that provisional instructions how to act against us in case of our adopting certain measures are now in Berkeley's pocket.
Suppose, what is probable, that these provisional instructions are that if a proclamation interdicting intercourse with his B. Majesty's ships be issued by the President, Berkeley is to consider it as equivalent to a declaration of war, and that he is to proceed to immediate hostility against us; what are we to expect? what should we do?
Berkeley would receive the proclamation in five days after it is issued; we may then expect him in our harbour we know not when; to day, to morrow: and no one need be told what our condition would be in case of the hostile approach, unless all resting means in our power are without delay brought into action. Shall this be done? Who shall do it? Congress is not in session; the State Legislature is not in session; no one has the statutory power to do anything; yet something must be done. Are not these things worthy of the immediate, serious, and deliberate consideration of the people?
July 7.
Negotiations!!—Referring to the late atrocious outrage committed on the Chesapeake, the Aurora of the third inst. remarks.
"It is said that the president has ordered the United States' Schooner Revenge to be fitted out for the purpose of taking out dispatches to our minister at London. This is probable. The President would speak the language of the whole country in demanding an explicit disavowal from the British Government of the outrage and murder perpetrated by order of one of its admirals; in demanding the surrender of the murderers to the justice of this nation, and in case of refusal, in recalling our minister."
REMARKS.
"Can such things be And overcome us like a summer cloud, Without our special wonder?"
And are we to be thus perpetually cheated, laughed at, and wronged—wronged in the nicest point? If it be true that the President is preparing the Revenge (unlucky name!) to carry controversial papers to our ministers at London, we need no proof to tell us what will be the issue of the negotiation. The government of G. Britain will disavow the outrage—call a court martial over Humphreys, and, perhaps, by way of cooling our ardour, over Berkeley too—try them by military law, and acquit them! There is no difficulty in this; especially as in all probability we shall be very quiet after the acquittal is known. And what then? Was not Whitby tried? Was he not acquitted? Was he not promoted in the navy upon the acquittal? Nay, upon the back of that very trial, acquitted, and promotion, what has Humphreys done? And what will some other naval villain do after the trial and acquittal of Humphreys? How long are we to be the sport of these degrading and unatoned insults ? Send the Revenge! The Revenge should be kept at home—Revenge, just and reasonable, should be retained for our own use. Congress should be convened—intercourse suspended—an embargo laid, and then, if England wants to negotiate, let her send her ministers to us. In the meanwhile prompt and suitable measures of defence should be adopted; we must fortify, or we must do worse—have a navy.
As to the "surrender of the murderers to be tried by this nation," that we have no right to demand. The offence was not committed within our jurisdiction. Besides, if it had been, what what has been our practice? Was Whitby surrendered? He was not; and yet Whitby, according to our witnesses, which we believe to have testified the truth, murdered Peace within our jurisdiction .—What are we coming to? Are we an independent nation?
Republican Watch Tower.
MACPHERSON'S BLUES.
At a meeting of the members of the late volunteer association, denominated Macpherson's Blues, held pursuant to public notice, at the court house of the city of Philadelphia, on Monday July 6th, general William Macpherson was appointed chairman, and Charles W. Hare, secretary.
The objects of the meeting having been stated by general Macpherson, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That we feel the deepest indignation at the unparalleled attack, made upon the rights and dignity of the United States, by a British ship of war, by which the lives of several of our fellow citizens have been destroyed, when on board a national ship, and under the protection of our national flag.
Resolved, That we shall at all times be ready and desirous, under the constituted authorities of our government, and in conjunction with our fellow citizens, to yield our utmost aid in support of the honour and safety of our country; and to repel any foe who may attack them.
Resolved, That the chairman of this meeting be requested to communicate the foregoing resolutions to the president of the United States; accompanying them with an assurance, that whenever, in the opinion of our national government, our military services may be useful, yet
we will again organize ourselves as a volunteer association.
WM. MACPHERSON, Chairman. CH. W. HARE, Sec'y.
PHILADELPHIA DEFENDERS.
As the momentous crisis of our country may require the assistance of every description of its citizens capable of bearing arms, and as by the militia law no call can be made upon any person above the age of 45, and as many beyond that age enjoy the vigour of youth, and no doubt would, with true patriotism, should the exigencies of our country require the marching of the young men from our city, turn out to defend their liberties, property, and the honor of their country.
ONE OF THE AGE OF FIFTY-FOUR, Proposes a meeting of all patriotic citizens, above the age of 45, at 7 o'clock in the evening of the 16th instant, at Daniel Rubicam's, sign of the Swan, in Race-street, to take into consideration the propriety of organizing a company or regiment, to be called
THE PHILADELPHIA DEFENDERS.
BALTIMORE, July 11.
IMPRESSED AMERICANS.
We have received a letter from Mr. GASSAWAY PINDELL, covering another from his son, now on board a British ship of war, in Hampton Roads. This is a case which comes so directly home to the feelings of all Marylanders, that no dry declaration need be resorted to, to impress on their minds a due sense of the extent of British insolence and hostility. What must have been the feelings of a fond parent, of an affectionate and loving sister and brother, on receiving such a letter, as at that time compelled the belief, that in a few days, and at their very doors, the kidnapped member of a beloved family was ordered to apply the match and deal destruction round among his countrymen! Truly has it been said, that the present is a case for feeling: Reason has no authority at such a crisis. But we will not attempt to increase the just indignation of an enraged people: here are the documents.
Extract of a letter from Mr. G. Pindell, to the editor of the Federal Gazette, dated Pig Point, (Ann Arundel county,) July 5.
Sir, I have seen in your paper of the 30th June, a copy of a letter signed by a number of Americans on board the British ship of war Bellona, to commodore Barron, late commander of the United States frigate Chesapeake, requesting his assistance to have them released. The name of Stephen Pindell is mispelled (Pindell): he is my son: I enclose a letter from him, which, if you think proper, you may insert in your useful paper. He served his apprenticeship to Captain Tennant, of Fell's-point, Baltimore. "Mr. Gassaway Pindell, Inspector, at Pig Point Warehouse, Maryland. "On board the Bellona, June 15, 1807.
"Honored Father, This is to inform you, that the Schooner in which I shipped, at capt. Tennant's request, was captured a few hours after the pilot left her. The Sch. was sent to Halifax, and all of her crew put on board the Melampus frigate; in about a month after which, we were sent on board the Bellona, 74. I despair of getting clear, unless you can come down. Dear Father! you must contrive to come to my relief: I cannot consent to remain in such a service. Pray come down: I would indeed sooner drown myself than continue where I am, and where I will not grieve much longer!
"I am, "Your dutiful Son, "STEPHEN PINDELL."
The following intelligence amounts to a contradiction of the various accounts relating to great battles between the French and Russians. A little more time will bring certain accounts.
NEW-YORK, July 11.
The brig Comet, Capt. Center, left Nantes on the 24th of May, and brings Paris papers to the 16th of that month. They contain no intelligence worth transcribing. No engagement had taken place between the French and the Russians.
An article, added ten days after its conclusion to the armistice between General Mortier and the Swedish general Essen, extends to a month the term before which the two powers of France and Sweden are to give each other notice of the re-commencement of hostilities; and is mentioned in the Paris papers as a proof that the conduct of general Essen has been approved by his master.
On Tuesday arrived at Philadelphia sloop Susannah, captain Gerrish, from Richmond, who says, that on Friday evening last, while lying at anchor in Hampton Roads, he heard a voice hailing of him, when after a search, he found a man holding himself by the sloop's cable. Captain G. with his people got him on board to examine, and that he could not stand. When reviving he informed captain G. that his name was William Winfield; that he was pressed from the ship Fair Trader, of Philadelphia some time since, when the was taken and sent to Halifax; that having stripped himself that evening, he had swam from one of the British ships of war, then lying about four miles off. He further informed, that the British ships had come up to demand their casks and water; and that the ship he belonged to had not more than one month's water on board, though they had had six months other provisions, and that it was said on board the ships of war, that if their demand was refused they would destroy Hampton; for which purpose, he says, they had put a 32 pounder on board each of the pilot boats they had some time since purchased. They had also fitted a number of their boats and barges, with 4 and 6 pounders and swivels, and had ordered a number of picked men to be ready to man them on the signal to be given—which he understood would be that day. On Saturday the 4th inst. at sunrise, captain G. left Hampton Roads, and about 11 or 12 o'clock, being then about forty miles from Hampton, he heard several heavy guns, but cannot say they were from Hampton, though they were in that direction.
Capt. G. further informs, that five British ships were lying about two miles from Hampton, being the nearest distance they could come to it—that the people on those were on the alert, and should the British be mad enough to land, it is hoped they will pay for their temerity.
The above-mentioned sailor says, the British seemed determined to take every American vessel they could meet with; that they had taken several and sent them to Halifax, and that they had then in co. a ship and a brig from the West-Indies, bound in.
NORFOLK, July 13.
On Friday last brigade orders were issued for calling into actual service the following force, viz. from the 7th regiment, 1 lieutenant-colonel, 2 majors, 8 captains, 8 lieutenants, 2 ensigns, 400 non-commissioned officers and soldiers, together with the cavalry, artillery and volunteer companies attached to that regiment. From the 7th regiment, 1 major, 4 captains, 4 lieutenants, 4 ensigns, and 200 non-commissioned officers and soldiers, with the cavalry and volunteer corps attached to that regiment, the whole making about 1,200 men. These and the troops from Richmond and Pe-
terburg, make a force of about 1,600 men, the whole under the command of brigadier-general Matthews. It has not been judged expedient to order more men into actual service at present. The remainder of the 7th regiment, with the regiments of Prince Anne and Naufemond, are held to march at a moments warning.
Official notification of the President's proclamation, was yesterday sent down to Commodore Douglas, by Lieutenant Ham, in the Revenue Cutter.—And this morning the Bellona and Leopard, the two ships that were in the Roads, got under weigh and went down.
July 14.
Capt. Burr arrived at Baltimore, in 16 days from Guadalupe, reports that a capt. Wing, of Charleston, who arrived at Guadalupe from Barbadoes, reported that a packet had arrived there from England, which brought an account that war had been declared by England against the U. States, and also an English brig brought into Guadalupe, direct from England, in 17 days, gave the same account by her papers.
Herald.
The Volunteer Troops from Richmond and Petersburg, arrived at Portsmouth on Sunday evening. Sorry, very sorry, are we to learn, that no other than the common preparation of rations and barracks had not been made to receive them!—Common, mercenary soldiers would have been treated with as much respect. No refreshment! No hospitality! (except from a few) and no appearance of attention, further than the raw flour and the unboiled pork! Yesterday, we are told, they were ordered under arms to receive the General and be reviewed at 11 o'clock; instead of 11 they were kept till near two! A finer body of men was never broiled uselessly in the hot sun for three hours, nor was ever military patience more severely tried. The Juniors also, and the whole of the militia, were marched over to Portsmouth, and remained in the field without nourishment or refreshment of any kind from 6 until near 2 o'clock.
A VETERAN OF '76.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 17th July.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
Observations imputing the British Aggressions to the King, and not to the nation.
There are occasions, when it becomes the duty, as well as the interest of the people, to render individual and voluntary service to their country. In such a case, the cause is common, and the service is essentially rendered to themselves. It is likely that there was never a time, or an occasion, when the inducements were greater than now exist in the United States, or when a general consentaneous effort, would render so much public good, as at the moment when this is written. This will be presently seen.
The rulers of Great Britain, speaking the language of the King, and enforcing his commands, have long caused depredations and aggressions of various descriptions, to be committed upon the privileges, property and persons of the United Americans. These things have produced remonstrance and complaint, but they have not produced redress, for the past nor satisfactory assurances for the future; so far from it, the most glaring violations are succeeded by others, equally obnoxious, and the immediate agents or authors of those violations, instead of punishment, receive applause and promotion; not content with this, other strong inducements are offered to the offenders as allurement, to proceed in the course of enquiry, insult and oppression.
Whether therefore, we consider the late and future aggressions, as the effects of positive or implied orders, emanating from the rulers, or as the natural consequences of the promotion of Whitby, and others of a like description, still the conclusion will be the same. The great offenders, have heretofore received the greatest rewards. An emulation has been thereby excited in the British Navy, and every occasion will be adopted of obtaining royal munificence and favor.
These things demonstrate that the conduct of the British fleet at Norfolk, and in the neighborhood, has its authority positively or impliedly from the British King; and altho' the accredited minister Erskine, has peremptorily declared, that these crimes and offences are neither authorised, nor will be sanctioned by the government, yet Douglas and Humphreys will laugh at the interference of Mr. Erskine; they will tell him, that George the third is his master, as well as theirs; that he is the fountain of power, as well as honor, and that the murder of an American, is not only the surest way to his affections, but the most ready course to royal favor and reward.
These few and plain observations, are designed to show that no confidence can or ought to be placed in the assurances or affections of the minister. He is a beneficiary of royal favor, & it requires but a moment to dismiss him from the honorable station which he fills; nor ought more credit be given to Commodore Douglas, or to Admiral Berkeley. The British fleet will be glad to take their places, and perform those deeds towards the United States which, (notwithstanding public orders to the contrary) will meet the royal pleasure. This state of things clearly demonstrates, that the United States are at war with Great Britain, notwithstanding their ministers and servants, both in England and in the United States insist upon it, that there is no war; that war is not intended, and that the friendly relations between the two countries, shall be not only renovated but strengthened.
Well then, if war exists, if the temporary suspension proceeds from some system of state policy, which cannot yet be understood, if the weakness of their force imposes upon them, a temporary forbearance or inactivity; should any one presume, that there is a change in the sentiments of the King? If he was rancorous and hostile towards the Americans, while we endeavored to soothe and court his smiles, while there was reason to believe, that in the United States, he had many friends and advocates, is it likely, when every voice, every pen, and every press, proclaim his injustice, and arouse the people to opposition and to arms, that he will, from such causes, become kind and conciliating? The whole course of his life may be referred to. That course will shew
that he has never paused nor varied, even upon the most trivial point, in regard to the people of the United States. He commenced his unfortunate reign, under the persuasion, that we were his bondmen; his own deliberate conduct provoked the revolutionary war. The peace of 1783, and the acknowledgment of American independence, tended only to increase the natural rancour of his bosom. Nor has he ever abandoned the notion, that the Americans were rebellious subjects; and that, in the character of rebels, they deserved death. How else, it is asked, can we find excuses or motives, for the numberless and atrocious murders, and disastrous wars, which have proceeded from the activity of agents with the Indians? or how else can we account for the robbers in our merchant ships; the imprisonment of American seamen, the compulsory enlistments in these ships of war, and the assassinations of our fellow citizens?
While, therefore, George the third shall sway the British sceptre, the United States have no reason to calculate upon peace. This has been long known by every American who has accurately considered the subject. And altho' a treaty indicative of peace should be made, it will proceed, not from the honest convictions of moral or political justice in the king's mind, but from a belief, that it will not at this time be in his power to succeed, and that the injuries and mortifications which he will sustain, will greatly outweigh the satisfaction which may be enjoyed in the death of some Americans, in the capture and destruction of some ships, or in the conflagration of a few towns and villages.
In the heart of the king of England there will be no change. Rancour, malignity, hatred and revenge, will there find a sure and welcome mansion. No! No! As long as this obstinate, implacable old man shall rule the British people, and direct the powerful resources of that empire, the United States cannot reasonably calculate upon an honourable, honest and permanent peace. It therefore behoves, not only the executive department of government and the popular leaders, but also every private man, to hold themselves in readiness for war. As to time, cause or manner, it is in vain to make enquiries; in vain to examine the most respectable authorities or establish usages. The British king and his myriads hold all these in derision and contempt: They act according to their own impulses, and when you offer a complaint or require atonement, they point to their numerous fleets, their wellappointed forces, and to their system of finance; they claim the exclusive inheritance of the ocean; they boast of their rights and pre-eminence, and to top the climax of injustice, they applaud, promote, and reward the authors of the most obnoxious and atrocious offences; offences which have no example nor cause of provocation.
These truths, too evident to admit of contradiction, and too nefarious to admit of palliation, have been lately recorded in our minds, in characters and tints which nothing can obliterate. We are called to arms, and the call is re-echoed by every voice. Age and youth, wealth and indigence, ardor and moderation, entertain but a single sentiment.
Who, it is asked, has or can have confidence in the king of England? What American can believe, while he is the organ of so much power and has been the organ of so much mischief, that any treaty, which may be made with his servants will be preferred longer than there may exist in the mind of the king, motives for preserving it greater than those which invite to a rupture? Neither the law of nations, moral or political justice, are taken into consideration. Every thing will turn upon a single pivot, and that is the capricious and unfathomable obliquity of the king.
Long, too long, indeed, has that great and gallant nation been entangled and perplexed by the misrule of one, whose age, imbecility, disease and malady, has every way rendered an unfit organ of public duties. It is not for Americans to question the rights or motives of other nations, who support forms of government, or yield to oppressions which we call tyranny. It ought to satisfy us that we are highly favored with a degree of political liberty, which is unknown to other parts of the world.—Here every man constitutes in a direct manner, a part of the government of his country; perhaps, therefore, many may entertain notions that the inhabitants of Great Britain enjoy equal privileges. If it were so, it is as the case in the United States, the powers of government emanated directly from the people, then we might justly impute to the British nation, the many injuries which we have received from the officers and agents of the government. This it is well known, is not the fact. The people are the instruments of a power which they cannot control, of a species of indirect tyranny which is organised at the foot of the throne, and will not cease to exist as long as the present order of things shall be the rule of action.
So far as respects the injuries which have been received, or those which may happen during the present reign, the nation does not deserve to be blamed. They are entangled in torrs which they cannot loosen by ordinary means. Patriotism and popular talents have been vainly affected by the most celebrated men of modern times. Their efforts, instead of convincing the king or routing the people, terminated in their being removed from office; thus they have lost their usefulness, the people their services, and the nation is once more compelled to bow its haughty head and receive a grievous yoke from the hands of those, who have given an united devotion to the cause of war, oppression and desolation.
The age, infirmities, and maladies of the king have induced many to suppose, that death or disability would, before this day, and may, even yet, shortly relieve the nation, and consequently the world, from an odious system of oppression, which has no example in ancient and modern times. Relief to the British nation will also lead to relief for the United States. The chains of tyranny may be broken, and the nation may yet, ere long, be not less respectable for its political liberty and national justice, than it has been heretofore famed for arts, science, enterprise and arms.
The war-worn world calls aloud for tranquility and peace; but there can be no tranquility, no peace, no concord of nations, while an obstinate and tyrannical ruler of a powerful and gallant nation, chooses to say it shall not be so. Such is the fate of Great Britain, and such are the reasons for saying that a state of war between Great Britain and the United States is inevitable; and that there will be no substantial change, until death or revolution shall change the destiny of the nation.
A CITIZEN OF RICHMOND.
In the Virginia Herald, 30th ult. I observe a wanton asperion upon my character, written by one of general Wilkinson's myrmidons, under the signature of Recriminator, which is so mingled with scurrility and inuendo, that I feel myself absolved from every motive of delicacy whatever, as respect the character of general Wilkinson. How far I may have been an unworthy member of the Grand Jury, who ple-
gided upon the trial of Col. Burr, I leave to an impartial and unprejudiced public to judge; my conduct upon that occasion gives an unequivocal contradiction to the motive that has been ascribed to me, of sympathy for Col. Burr; and I defy malignity itself to suppose the charge, of what has been very unwarrantably ascribed to me, of misrepresentation. I am very well aware of what I have said upon the enquiry that was made into Gen. Wilkinson's conduct by the grand jury, to support an indictment for High Treason; upon which question a vote was taken, and, if I am not greatly mistaken, there was a division of seven to nine; and I am not sure that there was not an equal division; of this last circumstance, I am not very certain. There was a motion for misprision of treason, as well as a motion for a violation of the constitution, upon all of which there was a negative vote. It seems, indeed, as if the author of Recriminator had been actuated by motives truly sordid and niggardly, or why has he attacked my political creed? It has never been disseminated; I have uniformly avowed myself attached to the federal constitution, and am an admirer of the British government, and I trust, I shall at all times be found true and faithful to the government under which I live.
"The gentlemen who voted in support of these motions were as well as I remember, as follows:
John Randolph, William Daniel, L. W. Tazewell, John Brockenbrough, R. B. Taylor, Munford Beverly, James Garnett.
The above members gave their votes for Treason, and as well as my memory serves me there was another vote upon this question, which I think was John Ambler.
For Misprision of Treason there were as many votes, and for a violation of the Constitution, I do not remember the number.
MUNFORD BEVERLY.
FROM THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
In a controversy between Gen. Wilkinson and his friends and Mr. Beverly, I can certainly feel no disposition to interfere. But as Mr. Beverly has chosen, in his statement of the enquiry into General Wilkinson's conduct by the Grand Jury, to introduce my name into the newspaper, I deem it a duty to myself to relate briefly the facts of the case as far as they concern me. The very strange misconception involved in this affair I cannot comprehend, and I must therefore leave it to be explained by others.
Whatever may be my impressions respecting General Wilkinson, I did not vote for presenting him on a charge of High Treason, for no vote on that question was taken by the Grand Jury, to my knowledge.
On the motion to present him for misprision of treason, I was of opinion, after the discussion of the subject, that the evidence did not warrant the presentment, and consequently I voted against it.
For his infraction of the Constitution I voted to present him, because I thought the offence came completely within the jurisdiction of the Court of this District.
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. Richmond, 11th July, 1807.
LYNCHBURG, July 9.
TOWN MEETING.
On Wednesday the 7th instant, pursuant to notification, relative to the violation of our national dignity, by the brutal and cold blooded murder of AMERICAN CITIZENS, on board the frigate Chesapeake, by his Britannic Majesty's ship of war the Leopard, the inhabitants of Lynchburg, assembled at the Market Hall, to express their sentiments, at this alarming crisis; and on this flagitious outrage, unanimously appointed Robert Telfer, Esq. Chairman, and James Graham, Secretary.
Several resolutions were prepared, and immediately referred to a committee of 11, viz. William Warwick, Joel Yancey, W. Norwell, J. Lynch, jun. M. Lambeth, T. W. Cooke, Rowland Jones, B. A. Winston, Seth Ward, Geo. Cabell, jun. and Sam. Watt, Esquires; who shortly after, (by their Chairman, Major William Warwick) made the following report, which was unanimously adopted:
The inhabitants of Lynchburg and its Vicinity, having convened according to public notice, have observed with deep regret, the disposition evinced on the part of the British government, in numerous instances, to depart from the established usages of civilized nations towards neutrals; by contending for new and dangerous principles, not recognized in the laws of nations, calculated to promote its own interest, to the detriment of neutral rights.—By the impression of our seamen—Aggressions on our peaceful commerce—and numerous insults to our flag.—Yet these wrongs are tolerated in the hope, that a returning sense of justice, would induce the British nation, amicably to adjust them. But language is insufficient to express our indignation on reading the accounts given in the public papers, of the late wanton and cowardly attack, of the British ship Leopard, on the United States frigate Chesapeake.
Whilst we deprecate War, as the greatest evil which can befall an agricultural people; Whilst we sincerely wish it may be avoided by every means, compatible with the national honor; yet we would cheerfully submit to all its privations, and inconveniences, rather than preserve a dishonorable and degrading peace.
1st. Resolved, therefore, unanimously, That we consider the attack of the British ship Leopard, on the American Frigate Chesapeake, within the jurisdictional limits of the U. States, as a lawless and insolent aggression on our rights as an independent nation, and as deserving the execration of every civilized society.
2nd. Resolved, unanimously, That we entertain full confidence in the constituted authorities of our country, and will most cheerfully co-operate with them, in any measures which they may think proper to adopt on this, or any similar occasion.
3rd. Resolved, unanimously, That we with pleasure, express our firm persuasion from the spirit already manifested in different parts of our state, on this occasion, that should we again be unavoidably forced to appeal to arms against Great Britain, in support of our rights, they will find us at this time, as they did at the commencement of our revolution, unanimously determined to vindicate them, or perish in the attempt.
4th. Resolved, unanimously, That these resolutions be published in the Lynchburg Star, and in the Enquirer, and that a copy of them be forwarded to the President of the U. States, by the chairman of this meeting.
RODERICK TALIAFERRO, Chairman. JAMES GRAHAM, Secretary.
At a meeting of the Lynchburg Artillery Company of Volunteers, commanded by Benjamin A. Winston, the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to:
As a crisis like the present, when we are no longer safe from British violations and insults of the most flagitious and unparalleled nature; when one of our national vessels of war has been attacked by a British ship of superior force, within the jurisdictional limits of the United States; when the commander of the English squadron, now lying in Hampton Roads, has threatened a complete and total interdiction of the commerce of Norfolk; and when the lives and property of our citizens appear to be jeopardized, it behoves us, not only as freemen, but as soldiers, to step forth in the defence of our most sacred rights.—Therefore,
1st. Resolved, unanimously, That we view with abhorrence and indignation, the lawless, unprovoked and publicanous attack made by the British ship Leopard, on the American frigate Chesapeake, and

utterly incompatible with the rights of civilized nations.
2nd. Resolved unanimously, That however greatly we may deprecate war, we will most cordially co-operate with the government of our country, in any measures that they may deem it expedient to adopt on this momentous occasion.
3rd. Resolved unanimously, That the proceedings of this meeting, be published in the Lynchburg Star and Richmond Enquirer, and that a copy thereof, be transmitted to the President of the United States, signed by the Captain and attested by the Secretary.
BENJAMIN A. WINSTON, Attest. JAMES DUNNINGTON, Secretary.
At a meeting of the citizens of Albemarle, held at the court house, the 6th day of July, 1807; a committee was appointed to draw up resolutions expressive of their sentiments on the late unwarrantable attack of the Leopard, on the American frigate Chesapeake, which were to be taken into consideration by the citizens of the said county, on Thursday the 10th of the month, when the following resolutions were proposed to a numerous assembly of the people, and by them unanimously agreed to.
We the citizens of Albemarle now convened, receive the intelligence of the late flagrant outrage committed by the British ship Leopard, with sentiments of high indignation against the perpetrators, and of sympathy for the sufferers. In this unparalleled violation of our national rights, we behold a consummation of that systematic malignity and perfidy which have marked the conduct of the British government towards these United States, since their dismemberment from that haughty and domineering empire. In the perfidious violation of the treaty of 1783, by withholding our western ports and refusing to make compensation for American property illegally seized and detained at the close of our revolutionary war, we discover the commencement of that system. The depredations committed on our commerce and the arbitrary capture, imprisonment and detention of our seamen practiced for a series of years, exhibit the progression of the same spirit; and the bale, cowardly and barbarous assassination of our fellow-citizens and brothers in two very recent instances on the threshold of the American territory, displays this spirit elevated to its highest pitch; to submit longer to these and similar outrages would be to forfeit our title to the choicest boon which heaven has conferred on man.
Resolved, Therefore, That we view with patriotic affection and contagious pride, the manly firmness, the prompt decision and vigorous energy, which our fellow-citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and their vicinity, have on this occasion displayed, we participate in their feelings, and heartily unite in their resolutions.
Resolved, That the attack on the Chesapeake frigate, having been made in violation of a principle which the American government has declared it never can yield, and which the American nation is determined to support by arms, and that act of hostility having been immediately followed by the blockade of one of our most important sea ports, we consider the United States as actually engaged in war with Great Britain.
That although we have a sincere desire for the continuance of peace, and feel a just horror for the scenes and aversion to the deeds of war, yet we declare that any compromise with Great Britain, which shall not give the only admissible reparation for the mischief done on this occasion, due punishment to all the leading offenders which shall not at the same time include sufficient security against outrages upon such absurd demands in future, and place our right to navigate the ocean and other open seas upon the true footing which reason dictates, and the general interest and advantage of mankind require, will be in our opinion, both dishonorable to our character as a nation, and injurious to our permanent interest.
That we are fully convinced our government has been astute in all its measures with regard to foreign nations, by just and impartial motives; that it has done all it could in honor to avert the present calamity, and that it will be governed by a calm, dignified and intrepid spirit alone in its conduct now.
We therefore pledge our all to our government to support those measures which they may think proper to pursue, and we declare that we feel ourselves willing and ready to bear not only all privations and difficulties, but all public burdens, whether of personal service or contribution, in support of a contest so just and necessary.
Resolved, That however distinguished from each other by party denominations, we shall always be found united as one man, in support of our constitution, of our independence, of our political rights and national honor.
Resolved, That a committee shall open a subscription among the inhabitants of this county generally, for money to be laid out under the direction of said committee in proper premiums, which shall be offered by public advertisement to all the militiamen of the county, to be that for with good and efficient Rifles at suitable times and places therein.
Resolved, That a standing committee be appointed to take and receive such communications as may be deemed proper to and from any other committees which may be appointed in the towns and counties in the commonwealth, for promoting harmony and unanimity, and for eliciting the public sentiment, on this important occasion.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the President of the United States, one copy to the executive of this state, and one copy to the chairman of the committee at Norfolk, and one to the chairman of the corresponding committee at Richmond.
The following address to the President of the U. States, was unanimously voted: TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Sir, The citizens of Albemarle, assembled to take into consideration the late daring attack of the British ship Leopard, on the American frigate Chesapeake; have felt that sentiment which they doubt not will pervade the whole union. They have examined whether the title of usurpations and perfidy which has been exhibited in the conduct of the British government to the United States, and with the same deliberations they have formed a decision by which these actions will be regulated. They are prepared to sacrifice their all in the maintenance of those rights which have been asserted and secured to them by the glorious exertions of their country, in the war of the revolution. They view the atrocious infringements of their national rights as the prelude to an attempt to destroy their individual and personal rights. The demolition of the former, must carry with it the annihilation of the latter, and in vindicating and asserting the one, they are only fostering and protecting the other.
Their confidence in the government of their choice, remains undiminished. They doubt not that a sympathy of sentiment between the people of the union and their government will eminently appear. They therefore appeal to that government to pledge their fortunes, lives and sacred honor, in support of those measures, which the wisdom, patriotism and virtue of that government shall dictate, in support of the public weal.
They deprecate a war with arms, but when national rights and national honor, (so intimately connected with individual right and individual honor, as to form but one) are invaded, and acknowledgment and reparation are denied, they can feel no hesitation; should these be denied, they will encounter the toils and hardship of war, with the firmness of freemen; and with ardor and alacrity make every sacrifice which so glorious a cause shall demand. The departed spirits of the heroes of the revolution will fonde beignantly on this noble struggle, and in their illustrious example, your fellow-citizens will find incitements, consolation and support against every calamity they can experience.
The resolutions herewith transmitted, will demonstrate to their government, their fellow-citizens and the world, that character which they are determined
to support; peace is their object if maintained on honorable and equitable terms; but war in preference to a sacrifice of just rights and sacred honor. Signed by order of the meeting. R. NELSON, Chairman. JOHN CARR, Secretary.
A corresponding committee was chosen, consisting of the following citizens, to wit: Thomas M. Randolph, John Harris, Charles Everitt, Charles Yancey, Benjamin Brown, Samuel Dyer, Peter Carr, William D. Meriwether, Joel Harris, Nimrod Brannan, Reuben Lindsay, William Wood, Dabney Carr, Edward Garland, Thomas Garth, Jr., Christopher Hudson, Rice Garland, Hugh Nelson, Wilson C. Nicholas and John Coles, Jr. And the thanks of the meeting were presented to the Chairman for his services.
By order of the meeting. JOHN CARR, Secretary.
At a meeting of the citizens of Bent-Creek and its Vicinity, held at Col. William Chick's, on the 7th day of July, for the purpose of taking under their consideration the recent and unparalleled outrage committed on the frigate Chesapeake, by a British squadron—Major Henry Flood, was unanimously called to the Chair. William Horsley was chosen Secretary, and Archibald Robertson, James Taliaferro, Austin Noel, John Horsley, sen. John Horsley, jun. Samuel Blair, William Walton, Robert Barton and James P. Garland, were appointed a committee to lay before the meeting such resolutions as they may deem proper.
The committee being appointed, a motion was made and carried, that the present meeting be postponed until Saturday next, at 1 o'clock, P.M. HENRY FLOOD, Chairman. WILLIAM HORSLEY, Secy.
The meeting of the citizens of Bent-Creek and its Vicinity, was held according to adjournment, on Saturday the 11th inst. when the committee appointed submitted the following preamble and resolutions:
The sensations produced upon reading the attack of the Leopard, a fifty gun ship, upon the United States frigate Chesapeake, are of a nature not to be described, because fraught with circumstances of a more aggravated nature than have ever assailed an American ear. The outrages hitherto committed on our commerce by that haughty and imperious nation; the murder of Pease! The incessant and unwarrantable seizure of our vessels; were circumstances of a nature hard to be borne with; the late unwarrantable demand of four of our seamen, and the horrid and premeditated attack and murder of three of our citizens, in order to obtain that demand, think from the comparison. The picture is completed: rapine and murder are the finishing tints. From the government of our country we ask redress. Blood for blood! war we deprecate! war, if to be avoided on honorable terms, must meet the approbation of every American. But a tame and passive submission to the horrid and shocking enormities which have been lately committed on us by Great Britain, would not only be tantamount to a direful and surrender of those superior privileges, we boast to enjoy; but a tacit declaration to the European world: that no act, however savage and unwarrantable, would be sufficient to rouse us to revenge. We tender to our country our lives and our property; both are dear to us; but both we will cheerfully surrender and relinquish, rather than submit to the system of blood and plunder, with which we are assailed, either from Great Britain or any other nation upon earth.—Wherefore,
Resolved unanimously, That the patriotic, prompt, and spirited conduct of our fellow citizens at Norfolk, Richmond and Manchester, and other places on this occasion, deserves our thanks and merits our warmest approbation.
Resolved unanimously, That we view the late attack made by a British squadron on the U.S. frigate Chesapeake, as flagitious, insolent, haughty, and characteristic of the high-handed policy of the British government, and that it is the commencement of hostilities.
Resolved unanimously, That it is the opinion of this committee, that nothing can be seen in justification or extenuation of this monstrous outrage, and that it is, in their opinion, an act of the British government.
Resolved unanimously, That, confiding in the wisdom, firmness and patriotism of our administration, we hereby tender our lives and fortunes, in support of such measures, as they may, on the present occasion think proper to adopt.
Resolved unanimously, That a copy of these resolutions be printed in the Lynchburg and Richmond papers, and a copy transmitted to the President of the U. S. the Governor of Virginia, and the Committee of Richmond.
Resolved unanimously, That the thanks of this meeting, be returned to the chairman, for the able discharge of his duties. HENRY FLOOD, Chairman. WILLIAM HORSLEY, Secy.
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Powhatan county, held at the Court-House of said county, on Thursday the 9th July, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration, the late outrage committed on the frigate Chesapeake, by a British squadron commanded by Commodore Douglas: Gen. Littleberry Mosby, was unanimously called to the chair, and Henry Anderson, secretary. After the chairman and secretary were chosen, Mr. William Archer rose and addressed the meeting in a lengthy speech, delivered with spirit and animation, and was followed by Mr. Peter Mayo.
Whereupon, the following committee were appointed to draft resolutions proper to be adopted on the occasion, to wit: William Pope, Thomas Miller, William Berkeley, Jas. Clarke, William Archer, William Beasley, James Poindexter, Francis Harris, Dabney M. Wharton, Wade Mosby, Alban Gilpin, John Owen and Peter Mayo. The committee having retired, after a short time, reported the following preamble and resolutions:
Whenever one nation discovers on the part of any other, a disposition to violate her sovereignty, and by a continued series of unprincipled and tyrannic conduct, to oppress and harass her, it becomes the duty of that nation, to whom such injuries are offered, to adopt such measures as will tend to secure her rights and preserve her honor.
Notwithstanding we deprecate the evils of war, and deplore the necessity which compels us to abandon the ways of peace; yet when violent and open attacks are made upon us, and the most glaring injuries offered to us, we feel it our duty to express our indignation, and to declare our anxious desire, to be immediately redressed. Wherefore,
1st. Resolved unanimously, That we have long since viewed that notion under all the alluresments of peace, friendship and reconciliation; practicing every species of oppression, injury and insult, on our commercial rights, and contemning every national law, but such as may suit her own interest.
2nd. Resolved unanimously, That we feel indignant at the late outrage committed on our frigate Chesapeake, and that we view it as a shameful and unprincipled violation of the law of nations.
3rd. Resolved unanimously, That we will be ready, at a moment's warning, to take up arms and to seek redress for the unprovoked murder of our citizens.
4th. Resolved unanimously, That sooner than we will abandon the least of our rights, we will cut off all communication with Great Britain.
5th. Resolved unanimously, That we will co-operate with the government, in any means which it may adopt, and we pledge our lives and fortunes, in defence of those rights, to which we are entitled by the gift of nature and of nature's God.
6th. Resolved unanimously, That offending committee be appointed of the following persons, viz: William Pope, William Archer, James Poindexter, Dabney M. Wharton, William Beasley, Wade Mosby, William Berkeley, Henry Anderson and Edward Tolson, for the purpose of corresponding with any other committee, which may be appointed for carry-
ing their several resolutions into effect; and that the said committee meet at this place, as often as they may deem it necessary.
7th. Resolved unanimously, That a copy of the above resolutions be transmitted to the President of the United States, and that they be published in the Richmond papers.
LITTY MOSBY, Jr. Chairman. HENRY ANDERSON, Secretary.
At a meeting of the Volunteer Troop of Cavalry of Powhatan, at Scottville, on Thursday the 9th of July, 1807, Mr. William Archer, the first Lieutenant, having been appointed Chairman, and John Crump, the second Lieutenant, Secretary, the following resolutions were proposed by the commander of the Troop, and unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That the Volunteer Troop of Cavalry of Powhatan, feel the deepest regret and most lively indignation at the late lawless and base attack of the British ship Leopard on the American frigate Chesapeake, within the jurisdiction of the U. States.
Resolved, That we consider this act of outrage, (committed while we were tantalized with a speedy and permanent reconciliation between the two nations) as an infamous example of the system of hypocrisy and aggression, uniformly adopted by G. Britain towards the American people.
Resolved, That we highly appreciate the patriotic conduct of our fellow-citizens of Norfolk, Hampton, Richmond and Petersburg, and like them we offer the holy pledge of our Fathers to maintain that liberty which their blood and valour gave us.
Resolved, That the Captain of the troop be instructed to communicate the foregoing resolutions to the Executive of this state, with an assurance, that we will hold ourselves in readiness to march to any place and at any time that the President of the U. States, or they may direct, to avenge or chastise any violation of the rights and sovereignty of our country. WM. ARCHER, Chairman. JOHN CRUMP, Secretary.
At a meeting of the Volunteer Rifle company, of Powhatan, at Scottville, on Thursday the 9th of July, 1807.
Resolved unanimously, that we feel the utmost abhorrence and indignation, at the late lawless and outrageous attack, of the British ship Leopard, on the American frigate Chesapeake, within our own jurisdiction, and view it only as an additional evidence of the hostility of the British government, to the independence and liberty of the U. States.
Resolved unanimously, that the capt. of this company, be instructed to assure the executive of Virginia, that we will hold ourselves ready to march wherever they shall direct, to protect our rights, and support the cause of equity and justice. WM. MOSLEY, Capt.
At a meeting of the Troop of Cavalry, in the county of Chesterfield, commanded by Capt. Beverly C. Stannard, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
1st. Resolved, That the tyrannic conduct of the British nation has justly rendered her, odious among all civilized nations.
2nd. Resolved, That we view the late savage and dastardly outrage committed by the British ship of war Leopard, on the United States' frigate Chesapeake, with the highest indignation.
3rd. Resolved, That we conceive it our duty at this awful crisis, to express our sentiments, and as a voluntary troop, to tender our services to the President of the United States, and to the Governor of this state, solemnly pledging ourselves never to disgrace the American Flag, when unfulfilled; and that we will hold ourselves in readiness to obey the call of honor, in defence of our national dignity.
4th. Resolved, That the resolutions entered into at a meeting of the citizens of Norfolk, Richmond and other parts of the state, command our highest respect and admiration.
5th. Resolved, That the capt. sign these resolutions, and transmit a copy thereof to the President of the U. States and to the Governor of this state, and that they be published in the Virginia Argus, printed in Richmond. B. C. STANNARD, Captain. Chesterfield, July 13.
At a meeting of the King-William and King & Queen Troops of Cavalry at Dunkirk on Friday the 10th day of July, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the late outrageous and unwarrantable conduct of the British ship of war, the Leopard, towards the American frigate Chesapeake & the insult of Commodore Douglas. The said Troops proceeded to appoint a Committee for the purpose of adopting resolutions expressive of their sentiments when the following persons were appointed; Beverley Robinson, Capt. Robert Pollard, Jr. 1st Lieutenant, Joseph Pollard 2nd Lieutenant, and Edward Garlick Corneil of the King-William Troop, and Churchill Anderson, Cornett and George Buckner, of the King & Queen Troop; and the said Committee having retired, made choice of Robert Pollard, Jr. as Secretary, and thereupon entered into the following resolutions:
1st. Resolved unanimously, That we view with abhorrence the unwarrantable and afflamin' attack lately made upon the United States' frigate, the Chesapeake, by the British ship of war Leopard, by which several of our citizens have been killed and wounded, our government insulted, and our rights trampled upon.
2nd. Resolved unanimously, That we highly appreciate the conduct of the citizens of Norfolk and town of Portsmouth, for having acted in a manner that cannot fail to merit the approbation of their fellow citizens, and will participate with them in resenting the injuries that our government and citizens have sustained, and pledge our lives and fortunes in defending our country against any foreign invasion.
3rd. Resolved unanimously, That we view with contempt, and feel indignant at the menacing letter of the 3d inst. from Commodore Douglas to Richard E. Lee, mayor of Norfolk, and that we approve in the highest terms his firm and spirited answer.
4th. Resolved unanimously, That we are ready and willing to march at a moment's warning, whenever we may be ordered, or our services may be required, for the purpose of defending any part of the United States against the invasion of any foreign power.
5th. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded by the secretary of this committee, to the President of the United States, and to the Governor of this state, as soon as possible, and that the said secretary cause a publication of them to be made in the Enquirer, published in the city of Richmond.
ROBERT POLLARD, JR. Secretary.
At a meeting of the citizens of Caroline county, on the 13th of July, at the Court House. Resolved unanimously, that the following address be transmitted to the President of the United States, by the chairman.
Sir, Although the President of the United States cannot declare war, and ought not to provoke it, the impression made by a warlike incident, should be ascertained, communicated
to him, and spread over the nation; because our policy stands upon public opinion, and successful war must be the act of the people.
A government, tyrannical in power, vain in prosperity, and furious in agony; with infatuation at its helm, peculation in its council, profligacy in prospect, and ministerial wisdom and patriotism in disgrace; infected with envy and hatred towards us, by our prosperity and its injuries; and repaying the benefits showed by our commerce on its subjects, with pillages disgraceful to piracy; has at length committed an atrocity, which excites the resentment, contempt and exultation of every loyal American; resentment for the injury, contempt for its folly, and exultation arising from a comparison, between this hereditary peculating system, and our own.
Impressed with these sentiments, we look to our government for the measures which wisdom and public good will dictate; if that fails, strike! Let the aggressor feel our weapons in every vulnerable part; if that fails, forbear yet a little while! we can await the disclosure of its motives, with a confidence, unshaken by its calmness and undiminished by delay.
When you, fir, was called to the station you fill, our confidence in your firmness, integrity and wisdom, was great; it has grown during your administration, and at length has advanced to maturity. We have seen clamor excited by exigencies, abashed by results; and party planted in prejudice, almost eradicated by sincerity and truth. There wanted only a British outrage upon our national honour, to melt all republicans into one mass, offering an united momentum to the government of its bosom; and that has occurred when the proud spirit of unexampled political happiness, will complete its effect.
Whether our government shall attempt to heal, or resolve to avenge this irritating wound, we believe that national firmness and ardor will keep pace with its wisdom and integrity, and execute its measures with the force and decision, attending unanimity, confidence and indignation.
Signed by order of the meeting. JAMES TAYLOR, Chairman. Resolved unanimously, That a copy of the foregoing address be published in the Richmond Enquirer, and in the Fredericksburg Herald.
To Lieut. Wm. Street and the Company of Washington and Jefferson Artillery of Richmond.
The offer of your services, in support of the rights of your country, merits and meets the highest praise: and whenever the moment arrives in which these rights must appeal to the public arm for support, the spirit from which your offer flows, that which animates our nation, will be their sufficient safeguard.
To the legislature will be rendered a faithful account of the events which have so justly excited the sensibilities of our country, of the measures taken to obtain reparation, and of their result; and to their wisdom will belong the course to be ultimately pursued.
In the mean time it is our duty to pursue that prescribed by the existing laws; towards which, should your services be requisite, this offer of them will be remembered.
I tender for your country, the thanks you so justly deserve. TH: JEFFERSON. July 8, 1806.
The latest information, that can be relied on, states the British squadron as being at moorings about 600 yards from the shore, without the Capes.
An explanation has been had between the author of the pieces signed "THE PEOPLE" Mr. Blanchard, & L. W. Tazewell, which appears to have terminated to the satisfaction of the parties.
RICHMOND VOLUNTEERS.
When it was known that the march of troops to Norfolk was necessary, the volunteer horse of this city offered their services; the offer was accepted, and Richmond has the honor of having been among the first, to send forth her citizen soldiers. They were followed by two companies of Infantry; so that from this place, about 200 of our fellow citizens, have repaired to the theatre of alarm.
Immediately after the departure of the cavalry, a number of the most respectable citizens, many of whom were exempt from militia duty, by age and public employment, organized themselves into another corps of cavalry, whereupon the governor issued commissions to Col. Edward Carrington, as capt. William Dabney, & Thomas Taylor, as lieuts. and Jekyll Jones, as cornet. Since the organization of these volunteers, a party has every night performed the duty of a patrol, to which cause, we may in a great degree, impute the unexampled tranquillity of the city. Yesterday we were highly gratified in seeing this corps, in the performance of the customary evolutions; the zeal with which it was organized, and the general character of those, by whom it is composed, entitle the members to the thanks and confidence of their fellow citizens.
HANOVER VOLUNTEERS.
There were 4 Volunteer companies from Hanover of the 7th regiment, commanded by Captains Wm. White, Capt. John Thornton, jun. Capt. Nicholas Davis and Capt. Edmund Goodwin—Major Thomas Starke commander. They received orders on Monday last to meet at the Merry-Oaks, in Hanover, on the Tuesday following, and on the Wednesday following they arrived in Richmond and were discharged on Thursday with orders, to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning. Col. Mayo, Commander of the Reg't.
IN COUNCIL, July 10th, 1807.
THE Governor laid before the board a letter from Henry Dearborn, Secretary of the War Department of the United States, bearing date the 6th day of July, 1807, requiring the Executive of Virginia to take effectual measures to organize, arm and equip according to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning, eleven thousand five hundred and sixty-three militia, (officers included) by virtue of an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of April, 1806, intitled "An act authorizing a detachment from the militia of the United States;" and to accept of the services of companies of volunteers, conformably to the second section of the said act, or to an act of Congress passed on the 24th day of February, 1807, intitled "An act authorizing the President of the United States to accept the services of a number of volunteer companies, not exceeding thirty thousand men;" on due consideration whereof,
It is advised, that orders be immediately issued to Major General Tarleton Woodson, to furnish from his division two thousand four hundred and ten infantry, one hundred and forty-two artillery, and two hundred and eighty-four cavalry, including the necessary officers; to Major General James Williams to furnish from his division two thousand and eighty-seven infantry, one hundred and twenty-two artillery, and two hundred and forty-five cavalry, including the necessary officers; to Major General John Preston to furnish from his division three thousand two hundred and twenty-three infantry, (one thousand one hundred and fifty-five of which shall be riflemen) one hundred and twenty-eight artillery, and three hundred and twenty-nine cavalry, including the necessary officers; and to Major General Henry Lee to furnish from his division two thousand one hundred and nine infantry, one hundred and twenty-five artillery, and two hun-
dred and forty-eight cavalry, including the necessary officers the whole to be so organized as to constitute thirteen regiments of infantry, one regiment of riflemen, two of cavalry, and one of artillery; to consist of a number of men not less than five hundred nor more than twelve hundred each.
It is advised, that the several commanders of regiments be directed to procure the number of men required from each regiment, by accepting companies of volunteers, who may, at any time previous to orders for taking the field, tender their services, either conformably to the second section of the act of Congress first above-mentioned, intitled "An act authorizing a detachment from the militia of the United States," or to the act "Authorizing the President of the United States to accept the services of a number of volunteer companies not exceeding thirty thousand men;" preferring, in the first place, such volunteer companies as are already organized; and, (in case of deficiency of volunteers,) by drafting men according to law. If such volunteers, in any regiment, shall exceed in number the proportion of men required therefrom the commandant thereof, shall not reject the services of any of them; but shall report the circumstance to the Executive.
Published by order of the Executive. DANIEL L. HYLLTON, Clerk of the Council.
We are authorized to state, that in consequence of information received that the British squadron had departed from Hampton Roads, and had taken a station off our Capes, the Executive have suspended the march to Hampton of the 500 militia, ordered out from General White's Brigade. They have been permitted to return to their respective homes, with orders to hold themselves in readiness to take the field at a moment's warning. The two companies of Infantry and the troop of Cavalry already stationed at Hampton will be continued.
We are moreover authorized to state that, in consequence of the above information, and of positive assurances from General Matthews, that the militia already called into service from his Brigade, aided by the cavalry from Richmond and Petersburg, will be amply sufficient to repel any attack that can be made by any force that can be spared from the British squadron, the detachment of Infantry from this place & Petersburg, will be immediately discharged. Maj. Ambler, under whose orders they marched to Norfolk, will be authorized to charter one or more vessels for the use of such of those under his command, as may think proper to avail themselves of that mode of conveyance. All the other forces now under the command of General Matthews at Norfolk, will be continued, until we shall have more substantial evidence of a change of disposition on the part of the British squadron.—Those forces, together with the troops stationed at Hampton, will occasionally be relieved at short periods by other detachments of militia.
LIKENESSES TAKEN & ENGRAVED,
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City of Richmond, that he takes and engraves LIKENESSES in a style never introduced before, in this country; he respectfully solicits from the inhabitants of this place, the same favor and patronage he has met with in the largest cities of the U. States, where he has taken a great number of Likenesses, copies of which may be seen at his lodgings in Mrs. Harris's House nearly opposite the Custom-House.
The subscriber in order not to disappoint those who might have a desire to set for their likenesses, begs leave to suggest that his stay in this place will be short. ST. MEMIN. July 17.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
At a Court of Appeals held at the Capitol, in Richmond, on the tenth day of July, 1807. RULE.—After the end of this present term, it will be expected that the Judges of this Court, respectively, shall be presented with the statements directed by the rule of this court, made the fifteenth day of May, 1804, within the four first days of each term; and no cause, intended to be argued by counsel, in which such statement is not presented accordingly, shall be argued by them in the same term in which the statement may be thereafter presented, unless for some very special reason to the contrary appearing to the court.
Ordered, that the above rule be published three times in each of the Richmond newspapers. A Copy. Teste, J. BROWN, c. c. July 17.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
At a Chancery District Court, held in the City of Williamsburg, the 23rd day of April, 1807. Robert Edwards, and Priscilla his Wife, Plts. against James Ewell and Ann Robertson, executrix of Andrew Robertson, Defs.
THE defendant James Ewell, 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 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 fourth day of October term next, and answer the bill of the pts. and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former Capitol in this City.
A Copy. Teste, ANTY ROBINSON, c. c. July 17.
NOTICE.
That by virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by John B. Winn to us, and duly proved and admitted to record in the district court held in this city; we shall on Thursday the 6th day of the ensuing month, expose to sale by public auction, upon the premises for ready money,
ONE half acre LOT N o . 638, opposite to the residence of the Rev. D. M. Dawson in this city; There is upon the said Lot, an excellent Kiln of Bricks, and which are nearly burnt, containing as is supposed at least 75,000, and which will be disposed of with the Lot as appurtenant thereto, or so much thereof, as may be necessary to raise the sum of 200l. with the costs and charges of executing this trust.
SAMI. MCRAW, } Trustees. WM. MCKIM, Richmond, July 17.
The former advertisements respecting the sale of the above property being erroneous, they will of course be disregarded.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against

LOAN OFFICE, STATE OF VIRGINIA, JUNE 8, 1807.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the act, supplementary to the act, 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, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a priviledge however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as 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 or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stock-holders 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.
Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new stock.
If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 644 37
between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 619 03
Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78
If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st 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.
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 therein 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 instalments of six, twelve and eighteen months credit. In all other respects the aforesaid decree will be pursued.
WM. BERKELEY, JOSIAH ELLIS, WM. MANN, Commissioners.
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 Chedley Daniel, Daniel, Widow and administratrix of James Daniel, and Henry Lucas, executor of O'Veton Daniel, against
James Gregorie, 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, administered by Samuel Klugg, deceased; John Montague, admr. of the said Samuel Klugg, Benjamin Kidd and James Kidd, executor of James Kidd; John Quarles, executor of John George, deceased, James Henry Thacker Lorimer and Thomas Fautierley, Defs.
ALL of 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 said accounts be again made up by the said commissioner, upon notice to all of the defendants, and reported to the court.
A Copy. ANT'Y. 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 case. WM. COLEMAN, m. c. law3w. June 20.
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 required 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. May 12. ew1180.
VIRGINIA. At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond, the 25th day May, 1807. THOMAS DURLING, and MARTHA his Wife, Plffs. AGAINST JOHN HOPKINS, Deft. NILE 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 Plaintiff, 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 Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said City. A Copy. 'Telle, PETER TINSLEY, c. c. eo2m. June 3.
FOR SALE, THE TRACT of LAND, whereon the Subscriber new resides, lying in the county of Amherst, about 4 miles from Warminger, 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 Warminger, 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 grist-mill. 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. Amherst, May 26. law1f.
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, is a valuable stand for a country Store, with a framed house for that purpose, and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney and well-undersigned 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, as also on application to THOMAS GILLIAT. Richmond, June 20. tdf.
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. 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. ep3m4. May 29.
NOTICE. The Books, Papers and Accounts of the late Mercantile firm of MCCREDIE & MCMILLAN, of the City of Richmond, being now in the possession of George McCreddie, one of the administrators of John McCreddie, deceased, who was the surviving partner of McCreddie & McMillan:
WHEREFORE, all those who are indebted either by specialty or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to George McCreddie, or make such other arrangement as may be most conducive to the interest of the said concern, as well as to the debtors thereof. It is expected that due attention will be paid to this notice, as it is desirable that a close should be immediately made of the transactions of the above mentioned firm. NANCY MCCREDIE, Adm'rx. JAMES PENN, GEORGE MCCREDIE, Adm'rs. Manchester, July 1. tf.
A CAUTION. THE repeated, and almost daily injuries that I experience, from the licentious conduct of many of those, who range through my Fields with their Dogs and Guns; constrains me to give public notice, that I have intrusted my Overseer, Thomas Fortune, to prevent in future, all persons from Hunting and Shooting upon my Lands, near the City of Richmond, or of passing through the enclosed parts thereof. Those of my orderly neighbors, who are fond of such field amusements, may be assured, that it would give me pleasure to treat them with every mark of civility; but if they will be pleased to consider, that a partial indulgence of this kind, from the locality of my Lands, is impracticable, & what the derangement must be to my flock, to have often, especially on Sundays & Holidays, disorderly persons with their Dogs, traversing every part of my plantation, & non-frequently committing considerable depredations, I am persuaded, that they will not deem this prohibition unkind, or too rigid. If the evil experienced was to continue in as great a degree, as it has done for some time past, it would be rather a misfortune than a benefit, to be the proprietor of land for cultivation, to near the city. Persons disregarding this notice, will be dealt with, as the law provides in such cases.
JACQUELINE B. HARVIE. Belvidere, June 20. 4w.
REMOVAL. JACOB JOHNSTON, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, MAIN STREET RICHMOND:
Has removed his Store near the market-bridge, two doors below Messrs. Royster and Dobannan's, and adjoining Messrs. Darmstadt, Fuller and Satchell's auction store; HAS 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. eplm.
ROCKINGHAM SPRINGS, VIRGINIA. The subscribers have opened a HOUSE of ENTERTAINMENT, at the Rockingham Springs, about four miles from Harrisonburg and two from Kesell-Town, WHERE they will use their best endeavours to render the place comfortable to such as may think proper to visit it. For two years past, these springs, have been occasionally attended by invalids and although no accommodations were had a convenient distance to the Spring could be had; yet it may be said with truth, that many received considerable benefit. The terms of boarding and lodging will be, for Gentlemen and Ladies three dollars and 50 cents per week—for Children and Servants one dollar and seventy-five cents—passage for Horses 25 cts per week. Gentlemen may purchase Grain in the neighborhood, or it will be furnished at a reasonable rate by the subscribers. HENRY OVERLEY, JONATHAN TAYLOR. July 1. gw.
FOR SALE. TWO TENEMENTS, nearly opposite the Bell-Tavern, containing 42 feet front and 90 deep, at present occupied by Samuel Bell and Wm. Saunders. Also a LOT, on the cross street leading from the Bell Tavern, containing 28 feet front and 40 deep—One third cash will be required, and 6 and 12 months for the balance. I am authorised to sell a BRICK HOUSE on Shockoe-Hill, conveniently situated for a family, for which good bonds will be taken. THOS. NORVELL. 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 this month; and after that period, at the SWEET 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 Bream, 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's 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 Freneau, and the other from Abraham Pickensmore; one of one 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 Bream, 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 FOLLET. tdf. June 20.
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 Rutherford:
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 Rutherford's mill. ROBT. GAMBLE, GEO. JEFFERSON, ROBERT POLLARD, CH. JOHNSTON, tdf. May 13.
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. Telle, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. tf. May 20.
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.
FOR SALE, 175 Ton Liverpool Stoved Salt, 80 Do. Do. Common Do. 60 Pieces Sacking, 50 Crates well assorted Earthen Ware, On board the Ship Vligant, Capt. Bosworth, at Bermuda Hundred. Apply to, WM. BROWN & Co. July 8.
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 Elisha Leake, Samuel Mobay, 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—see 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 Grist-Mill thereon. The said Land and Mill having also been conveyed to the said Wm. Skipwith by the said Col. Henry Skipwith. JOSEPH SCOTT, W. WARDLAW, } Trustees. June 20. tdf.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed on the 24th day of May, 1806; whereby David Ross conveyed to us, a tract of Land called Coles, in the county of Goochland, containing by a then late survey, 1510 acres; also, another tract a small distance from that called Coles, containing 200 acres, more or less, it being the same land, that the said Ross purchased from John Hughes and wife, and also the tract of land called Mount Prospect, the greater part of which lies in Fluvanna, containing by estimation 1200 acres, except 225 acres heretofore sold by the said Ross, out of the said tract, to Samuel Pettit, to raise the sum of eleven thousand and four hundred dollars, with interest thereon, from the 1st January, 1807, together with all charges and expenses of sale; and in pursuance of a requisition made in writing, under the provisions of the said deed; we shall on the 24th day of August next, before the front door of the Eagle-Tavern, in the city of Richmond, sell for ready money, all and singular, the land and estates above-mentioned, at which time and place, conveyances will be made to the purchasers. A more particular description of the above property, may be seen by tracing the references contained in the said deed now of record, in the general court, under an acknowledgment of the same in court, on the 12th June, 1806. THOS. NORVELL. W. ALLEN. Wm. C. WILLIAMS. tdf. June 20.
TO BE SOLD, 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. 68—and adjoining the Ware-house, on which there is a two storied Stone-House, now in the occupancy of Messrs. Herndon and Moron—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, THOMAS WILLS, } Trustees. WM. PASTEUR, ep4w. June 20.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber, living near New-Castle, in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last,
NEGRO MAN BILLY, about 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high—he is of rather a delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish complexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small-pox—his hair rather inclines to be bushy, this is not very long—he is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very specious insinuating manner—he speaks rather quick & pert, and has a disposition to be very polite. He no doubt will attempt to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c. He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waitingman and fiddler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnson, of whom I purchased him. His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his elopement, and he has also been a part of his time in Peterburg, and his wife has a daughter, a free woman, living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also—though having no general acquaintance, there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. June 10. tf.
LANDS FOR SALE. The Subscribers are authorized 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 said to have a valuable Mill seat 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, v. m. tf. July 1.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT a general meeting of Stockholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, will be held at Brook's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in August next; when business of importance to the interest of the company will be submitted for consideration. By order of the Directors, JAS. BRANDER, CLK. tilla. July 3.
WASHINGTON TAVERN! ODEN & 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. (6)
S. JACOB'S, Being about to decline the DRY GOOD business, (in which he has been engaged for some time,) requests all those indebted to him to make payment, as suits will be instituted against all delinquents at the August term; and if any have claims against him, they shall be paid on being presented. —Lately received a well selected assortment of—
GOODS, Suited to the present and approaching season which will be sold at the lowest possible price, AMONG WHICH ARE—
LADIES KID and Mo... Fancy and Leno Muffins, rocco Shoes, best and Veils, 2 bales Mowfannas, Check'd Silks, Shawls & Do. Coffas, Hosiery, Gloves & Calicoes, 1 Do. fine blue Cotton, Cotton & Silk Umbrellas, 1 Do. Checks, Cotton & Silk Umbrellas, 3 Do. blue Gilly Handk'fs, Superfine and common Elegant cotton and thread, Cloths, &c. &c. Laces, Gun Powder by the Keg. July 7. tf.
DR. THOMAS B. W. GRAY, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he intends to practice Physic, Surgery and Midwifery at Tappahannock, and hopes that by an unremitted attention to all the duties in the different departments of his profession, he will give general satisfaction, and merit the confidence and patronage of all those who may please to consult him. He also proposes to keep constantly for sale, and upon moderate terms, the various medicines which are generally known and used. July 8. 2m.
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. Ekes, consisting 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, four of which are sufficiently large for the accommodation 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 House. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stall for about fifty horses, together with about thirty sheltered Stalls, raised on looft pelfs; 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-top both the Richmond and Frederickburg stages, and by the same route pass 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 payment, 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 day. Stock of the Bank of Virginia, at its current value, would be received in payment for the whole, or any part, or undoubted 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. ept155. June 10.
TO EDITORS. A PERSON adequate to conduct the mechanical part of a Printing Office, would engage in a permanent situation, if immediate application be made to A. B. Post-Office, Richmond. All necessary requisitions will be given.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY. In pursuance of a Deed of Trust, from David Ross, Esq. bearing date on the 5th day of July, 1806, and recorded in the general court, in order to raise the sum of 57,768 25-100 dollars, and interest due on Sundry bonds, to Granberry and Hancock and to Littleton Waller Tazewell, and a further sum of 10,000 dollars, and upwards, with interest due also on funding bonds, to the said Granberry and Hancock, and the charges and expenses of sale:
THOSE well known MILLS with the appurtenances in the city of Richmond, called the Columbian Mills. Two undivided third parts of the Deep Run Coal pits, in the county of Henrico, containing about 1750 acres more or less. Two undivided third parts of the Falling Creek Coal Pits in the county of Chesterfield, containing about one hundred acres. Two undivided third parts of the Dever Coal Lands in the county of Goochland, containing about ninety acres, which three several tracts of Coal Land were held in partnership between the said David Ross and James Currie, decd. Also all that tract or parcel of Land in the county of Goochland, known by the name of Goochland court-house, containing about fifteen hundred acres more or less; Also twelve hundred acres of Land in Goochland county, called Howard's Neck, before pledged to Gallego and Gilson, for a debt due to them and secured by Deed of trust, bearing date on the 24th day of May, 1806, and recorded in the general court. The Columbian Mills & appurtenances are subject to a ground rent to Samuel Overton; and the said Mills and the two tracts of Coal Land, first mentioned, are pledged for the security of sundry sums of money, due to Mrs. Frances Tabb and Wm. B. Giles, administrator of John Tabb, deceased—a large proportion of which, is stated by the said Ross to have been paid, & other estates are pledged for the balance. For further information on this subject, persons inclined to purchase, are referred to the said Ross, or it may be obtained on application to the subscribers. The greater part of the debt due to P. Gibson, and secured by deed of trust above mentioned, bearing date the 24th day of May, 1806, has been paid, there being now a balance due him of only 1254 dia. 75-100 with some arrears of interest; a particular statement of which will be exhibited on the day of sale. The sales will take place at the Eagle-tavern, on Tuesday the 15th day of September next. E. W. ROOTES, WILSON ALLEN, } Trustees. July 11. tdf.
NOTICE. THE Partnership known by the firm of Lyle and McCreddie, is dissolved by the death of the partner, George McCreddie. The subscriber, the surviving partner of this house, requests all those indebted to that concern to make speedy payments to him, as he is now the only person who can grant the proper receipts and discharges for those debts. Those who may have claims on that firm, are requested to come forward, that they may be adjusted and paid. JAMES LYLE. Manchester, July 11. 3w.
FOR SALE, BY EDWARD HALLAM, THREE Hundred Barrels good merchantable CORN. Also, a few Thousand Wt. Salt Petre BACON. July 1. tf.
WILLIAM HART, OPPOSITE THE SCALE-HOUSE, HAS JUST RECEIVED—
5000 wt. Salt Petre Bacon, 3000 wt. Copperas, 30 Boxes Liverpool Pipes, 30 Barrels Shad. Tea, Green Coffee, Brown Sugar in barrels, Leaf Sugar, Nutmegs and other Spices, Scotch Barley, London Mustard, &c. Hibberts London Brown Stout. Also: Antigua, W. Wand and N. England Rum, Gin, Whiskey, C. Bounce, Imperial & Young Hyson Philadelphia Porter, bottled by himself. Salt, Molasses, Flour, Queens Ware, with a variety of other articles. All of which he will sell at the lowest ready money prices, or exchange for country produce. July 14. tf.