The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-07-11 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE.....AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.....(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.)
VOLUME 4.]
RICHMOND, SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 11, 1807.
[NUMBER 18.]
FOR LIVERPOOL. One hundred Hds. TOBACCO want- ed on freight at 80¢ per Hhd. and 5 per cent primage, per the American Reg- ister'd Ship, MINERVA, Captain KEELE, Apply to Brown and Rives, Richmond, or to ALEXANDER LECKIE, or THOMAS WILLOCK. Norfolk, June 24. ep3w.
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 Wednes- day the 29th day of the ensuing month, expose to sale by public auction, upon the premises for ready money, ONE half acre LOT N o . 698, opposite to the resi- dence of the Rev'd. Wm. Dawson in this city: There is upon the said Lot, an excellent Kilo of Bricks, and which are nearly burnt, containing as is supposed at least, 75,000, and which will be dispo- sed of with the Lot as appurtenant thereto, or for much thereof, as may be necessary to raise the sum of 200l. with the costs and charges of executing this trust. SAML. MCCRAW, } Trustees. WM. MCKIM, } Richmond, July 8. tdf.
ALL persons who have not satisfied their sub- scriptions to the PUBLIC DINNER, at the Capitol, on the fourth instant, are informed that the subscriber being called out upon public duty, has authorised the Bar-keeper at the Union-Tavern, to re- ceive payment and grant discharges--He flatters himself that his absence, will not, upon this occasion, operate to his injury. P. MOSELEY. July 8.
S. JACOBS, 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 pay- ment, 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 Mullins rocco Shoes, best } and Veils, quality, Checked Silks, Shawls & 2 bales Mofawannas, Habit Shirts, 2 Do. Coffees, Hosiery, Gloves & Cal- 1 Do. fine blue Cotton, Iiices, 2 Do. Checks, Cotton & Silk Umbrellas, 2 Do. blue Gilly Handk's Superfine and common Elegant cotton and thread Cloths, &c. &c. Lates, Gun Powder by the Keg. July 7. tf.
JAMES RIVER COMPANY. At a meeting of the President and Directors of the James River Company, on the 5th July, 1807: RESOLVED, That the Treasurer pay to the shareholders, a dividend of six per cent. on their respective shares, for twelve months ending the 30th June last. Extract from the Minutes, ROBERT POLLARD, cl rk . July 7. 2d 1t.
DR. THOMAS B. W. GRAY, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he intends to practice Physic, Surgery and Mid- wifery at Appomattox, and hopes that by an un- remitting 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 al- so proposes to keep constantly for sale, and upon moderate terms, the various medicines which are ge- nerally known and used. July 8. 2m.
THE President and Directors have this day decla- red a dividend of 4 per cent. in the Capitol Stock; which will be paid after the fifteenth instant. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. July 8. 3t.
LANDS FOR SALE. The Subscribers are authorised to sell the three following Tracts of LAND, lying in the counties of Albemarle & Fluvanna, to wit: ONE Tract of 400 acres, known by the name of Dickerson's Tract. One other Tract containing 242 acres, being part of 400 acres, known by the name of Hastings Mark's Tract, adjoining the above mentioned Tract. And One other Tract of 163 acres, also known by the name of Hastings Mark's Tract, and is 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 meantime, all persons desirous of purchasing, will please apply for further information to TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. July 1. tdf.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT a general meeting of Stockholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, will be held at Brock's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Mon- day 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. July 8. GIRA.
NOTICE. Agreeable to an order of the County Court of Amelia, the Commissioners appointed, will proceed at Amelia Court House on Thursday the 16th of July, to exam- ine, settle and liquidate the claims that may be exhibi- ted against the estate of John Bottom, deceased: All persons having claims against said estate, are hereby requested to make them known on that day, supported by proper vouchers or testimony. All persons indebted to said estate are hereby no- tified, that coercive measures will be resorted to-- provided their respective claims are not immediately discharged. This notice will certainly be plead in bar, in default of the respective claimants making their claims known on the aforesaid day. A. S. TOWNES, D. S. for WM. MURRAY, S. ff. July 1. tdf.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. By Virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to us by Moses Davis, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned, and interest, due to John and Edward Cunningham, and the costs of carrying said trust into effect--we will, on Tuesday 14th July, between the hours of eleven and one o'clock, proceed to sell, at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following property, viz:--
No. 1. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the main- street, near the Court-House, said to contain 66 feet in front and running backwards on the cross street 150 feet, with a three-story Dwelling- House thereon, and the necessary out Houses, all in good repair. 2. A LOT OF GROUND at Rockett's, containing about one acre, with some Houses thereon. This Lot may be divided and improved to great advan- tage. 3. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the road leading from the market-house through Adams's Valley, con- taining 85 feet in front, on said road, and running upwards of 300 feet in the rear, with a brick Dwel- ling House thereon, 48 feet in front, and may be di- vided into two tenements. 4. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the south side of the main-street, near the Court-House, 18 10-12 feet in front and 85 feet in depth, with some im- provements thereon, now tenanted. 5. The unexpired term of 25 years of a lease on a LOT OF GROUND, with several tenements thereon, lying on the main-street, near Saml. Egge's Stone- House, containing 22 feet in front, and running feet deep to the back street. A more particular description of the property will be given at the time of sale. JOHN G. SMITH, } Trustees. GEORGE FISHER, } June 24. tdf.
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 Vigilant, Capt. Bosworth, at Ber- muda Hundred. Apply to, WM. BROWN & Co. July 8. tdf.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY, At the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Mon- day the 20th day of July next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by John S. Moore for the purpose of securing a debt therein specified, due to Walter Boyd Gilliam, A TRACT OF LAND, lying partly in Hanover, and partly in Goochland, adjoining the Lands of Eliza Leake, Samuel Mosby, William Woodson and others, and containing, by estimation, 550 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 Trustees. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. May 29. tf.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to us by Mr. Wil- iam Skipwith, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned--we shall, on Monday the 20th of the ensuing month, between the hours of one and three o'clock, proceed to sell, at the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, to the high- est 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 Skip- with. JOSEPH SCOTT, } Trustees. W. WARDLAW, } June 20. tdf.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed on the 24th day of May, 1806; whereby David Rofs con- veyed 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 Rofs 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 Rofs, out of the said tract, to Samuel Pettit, to raise the sum of eleven thousand and four hundred dollars, with inter- est thereon, from the 1st January, 1807, together with all charges and expenses of sale; and in pursu- ance of a requisition made in writing, under the pro- visions of the said deed; we shall on the 2d day of August next, before the front door of the Eagle-Ta- vern, in the city of Richmond, fell for ready money, all and singular, the land and estates above mention- ed, at which time and place, conveyances will be made to the purchasers. A more particular descrip- tion 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 19th June, 1806. THOS. NORVELL, W. ALLEN, WM. C. WILLIAMS. June 20. tdf.
TO BE SOLD, On the premises, on the 29th of July next, for cash, A LOT OF GROUND, in the town of Colum- bia, in Fluvanna, designated in the plan of the said town by No. 63--and adjoining the Ware-house, on which there is a two storied Stone-House, now in the occupancy of Messrs. Herndon and Morn-- There is also on the said lot, a wooden building, of a moderate size. The aforesaid property is conveyed to us in trust, to secure a certain sum of money due by Wm. J. Stone, to Gilliam and Kirby and others. MATTHEW WILLIS, THOMAS WILLS, } Trustees. WM. PASTEUR, } June 20. ep4w.
WASHINGTON TAVERN! ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASH- INGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by EDWARD HALLAM. At considerable expence, 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, ad- joining the Tavern, and every necessary attendance, for families travelling--Both the Co-partners ha- ving been well-versed in this business, flatter them- selves with the expectation of rendering general satis- faction. Richmond, February 17. tf.
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 yellow- ish 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 spe- cious 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 al- tering 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 Petersburg, 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.
LOTS FOR SALE. On Tuesday the 9th day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, will be sold, at public auc- tion, SIXTEEN half acre LOTS, situate on the north side of Bacon-Quarter Branch, in or adjoining the city of Richmond, denoted and known by the survey made by Richard Young for Wm. Duvall, by the No's. 311, 312, 321, 322, 319, 320, 313, 314, 293, 294, 286, 287, 266, 267, 254 and 255. Terms of payment will be made known at the time of sale. Any person inclined to purchase at private sale, either the whole or part of these Lots, may know particulars by applying to ALEX. QUARRIER, or, JOHN RICHARD. May 5. tdf.
THE sale of the above-mentioned sixteen Lots, is postponed until Monday, the 13th July, at noon, of which day, it will take place at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, when a plot showing the position of the several Lots will be produced, till then may be seen at Mr. John Satchells. In the meantime while any persons desirous of viewing the pro- perty will be accompanied to the spot by one of the subscribers. ALEX. QUARRIER, JOHN RICHARD. July 1. tdf.
FOR SALE, THAT well known Tavern, in the town of Char- lottesville, Albemarle County, formerly the pro- perty of Isaac Miller, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Triplett T. Eeles, consisting of an elegant two story House, sixty-six by forty feet, in excellent re- pair; 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 accom- modation of travelling families. Also, a dining Room, immediately over the passage, of the same size of the passage; the Garret is divided into six different Rooms, four of which have Fire-places. There is also, an excellent well of water in the back yard, from whence water is conveyed by subterraneous pipes to the Bar, and different parts of the Lot. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stalls for about fifty horses, together with about thirty discontinued Stalls, raised on locust posts; and two inferior Stables; so that about one hundred horses can be accommodated on public days. Also, about seven acres of Land, adjoining the town, and very convenient to the Stables; known by the name of clover Lot, extremely rich and productive, and well enclosed. The whole of the buildings are enclosed-- It would be useful to dilate on the eligibility of this land 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 up- per 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 stop both the Rich- mond and Fredericksburg 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 payments, will be required, which are to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid will be required. If the above property is not sold before, it will be offered at public sale, on the premises on the fifteenth day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair 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 ulti- mate payment being made entirely secure. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Benjamin Sheppard in Richmond, or the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. June 10. ep15S.
A GOOD BARGAIN. FOR SALE, THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SAYLING GROVE, thirteen miles be- low the town of Abingdon, in Washington coun- ty, Virginia, containing one thousand five hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The abole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the pre- mises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely flares will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 23. 1806m.
THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SAYLING GROVE, thirteen miles be- low the town of Abingdon, in Washington coun- ty, Virginia, containing one thousand five hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The abole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the pre- mises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely flares will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 23. 1806m.
THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SAYLING GROVE, thirteen miles be- low the town of Abingdon, in Washington coun- ty, Virginia, containing one thousand five hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The abole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the pre- mises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely flares will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 23. 1806m.
THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SAYLING GROVE, thirteen miles be- low the town of Abingdon, in Washington coun- ty, Virginia, containing one thousand five hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The abole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the pre- mises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely flares will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 23. 1806m.
THAT well known TRACT OF LAND, THE SAYLING GROVE, thirteen miles be- low the town of Abingdon, in Washington coun- ty, Virginia, containing one thousand five hundred acres, and including the plantation whereon the late general Evan Shelby lived. The abole of this tract is level; great part of it is equal in quality to any land on the Western waters, has many very fine springs upon it, and a stream running through it, suitable for any kind of Water Works, at all seasons of the year. As a purchaser would choose to view the pre- mises, any further description of the Land, or of the valuable Farm thereon, is unnecessary. The title is indisputable. To prevent trouble, the price is ten thousand dollars, payable in three equal annual payments. Likely flares will be taken for any part of the purchase money. ISAAC SHELBY. Lincoln County (K.) Nov. 23. 1806m.
Domestic. PHILADELPHIA, July 2. AMERICAN MEETING.
We are about to lay before our readers the pro- ceedings of the public meeting, held in this city yester- day, which convey to the world the sentiments of freemen, at this momentous crisis, in a manner and in a language that do honor to our country. The concourse of citizens, which assembled on this occasion, exceeded in numbers any that has perhaps ever been before witnessed in America; from six to ten thousand persons have been mentioned as having been present, and we shall probably be correct by flating the number at about six thousand. The number, however, was the least distinguishing evidence of the ardour of the people; the counte- nances of all, exhibited at once anxious solicitude and enthusiastic firmness; there was no longer a distinc- tion of parties; local or party objects were wholly ex- cluded from reflection; and even personal and pri- vate prejudice were overcome, in the superior claims of unanimity and confidence. Those who had her- etofore arrayed themselves in opposition to each other, on the grounds of political controversy, met and were emulous in giving effect to the true objects of association. We record it with pleasure and with pride, that the eye of the stranger could no where have discerned any other feelings or conduct, than such as the welfare and honor of the nation demand- ed. Nor can we stop here, and proclaim no other en- comium upon this meeting. Great as were its num- bers, and distinguished as was their patriotism, the good order and dignified moderation which prevailed, were above all conspicuous; giving at once an evi- dence of honourable discretion, and refusing a free and enlightened people from the reproach of turbu- lence, which has so often been represented as the in- evitable result of popular assemblies. In no other country, perhaps, has so large an assembly ever been collected on ordinary occasions, which separated in so creditable manner; how much more honourable then, at a time when outrages are committing against the honor of the nation and the lives and properties of its citizens. The meeting was held, we might say, in front of the house of the British consul; yet, there was not a word, not an action, that could have given offence or have reflected upon the nation; a com- mentary upon the conduct of his government, the most honourable to ourselves, the most unintrusive to our oppressors. When the resolutions, which follow, had been ad- opted by the unanimous acclamations of thousands of freemen, two pertinent and excellent addresses were delivered to the meeting; one by Mr. WALTER FRANKLIN, the other by Mr. RICHARD REES--the approbation with which they were received, was evi- denced by the peals of joyous and patriotic applause and exultation, which rung from every quarter. Their sentiments were worthy of '76, and were re- sponded to that enthusiastic and manly manner which so honorably distinguished the era of American inde- pendence. Aurora.
MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. On Wednesday afternoon, July 1 st , the citizens of the first congressional district of Pennsylvania, com- posed of the city and county of Philadelphia and county of Delaware, met, pursuant to notice, in the state house yard in the city of Philadelphia--Notime or occa- sion has ever here witnessed such a concourse of peo- ple. Matthew Lawler, Esq. was called to the chair, and Joseph Hopkinson, Esq. appointed secretary. Dr. Michael Leib opened the business of the meet- ing, and after some appropriate observations, offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously ad- opted. Resolved, That the conduct of Great-Britain, to- wards the U.S. has been too often marked by hostili- ty, injustice and oppression; and that the outrage committed by the Leopard, one of her ships of war, under the express orders of one of her admirals, upon the Chesapeake, a frigate belonging to the U. S. is an act of such consummate violence and wrong, and of so barbarous and murderous a character, that it would debase and degrade any nation, and much more so, a nation of freemen, to submit to it. Resolved, That we will support the administration of the general government in all and every measure which may be adopted by them, to avenge the wrongs our country has suffered from Great Britain, and to compel the most rigid retribution; and that to attain a full measure of justice from her, we pledge ourselves to make any sacrifices and to encounter any hazards. Resolved, That the sentiments of this meeting be made known to the President of the U. S. as the spon- taneous effusions of freemen, on an occasion, when fi- delity and indifference would betray a want of patriot- ism, if not a treasonable indifference towards the best interests of our country, and the sacred rights of this nation. The following resolution was then offered & adopt- ed unanimously. Resolved, That until the general government shall have adopted such measures as may be suggested by their spirit and wisdom, we will discountenance all in- tercourse with any of the vessels of war belonging to Great Britain; and that we will withhold from them all supplies or assistance which may be necessary to their aid and subsistence. Charles Biddle, Esq. then proposed the following resolution, which was adopted unanimously. Resolved unanimously, That the citizens of Norfolk and Hampton, and its vicinity, deserve the thanks & applause of their fellow-citizens throughout the union for their gallant, manly and patriotic conduct at the present momentous crisis. The meeting then agreed to appoint a committee of correspondence, for the purpose of holding a com- munication with our fellow-citizens in other parts of the United States, relative to the objects of this meet- ing. The following gentlemen were appointed: Matthew Lawler, Thos. Leiper Charles Biddle, Francis Gurney, Paul Cox, James Eagle, David Lenox, Joseph Hopkinson, Thomas Forrester, George Bartram, Richard Dale, Edward Tilghman, Walter Franklin, William Linnard, George Clymer, Michael Bright. A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and secretary--and the meeting adjourned in perfect or- der. Ordered, that the proceedings of this meeting be published in all the papers of this city. MATTHEW LAWLER, CHAIRMAN. JOSEPH HOPKINSON, SECRETARY.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3. It is proposed for the consideration of the militia and volunteer companies of the U. S. that, in consequence of the insult-- vexations,
injuries, plunder and repeated murders of the British navy--they agree not to appear on pa- rade or duty in any stuff, cloth or apparel of the growth, product or manufacture of the British dominions or dependencies. Pref.
In consequence of a rumor that there was a British vessel lying at South-street wharf, load- ing with guns, pistols, swords and other mili- tary stores, a number of citizens assembled last evening, and went on board for the purpose of ascertaining facts. Having satisfied themselves in these particulars, they unshipped the rudder, carried it into Chestnut-street, and laid it down in the street opposite the house of the British consul. Except the measures pursued to pre- vent the vessels putting to sea, we have heard of no injury being done. We just learn that the committee appointed at the town meeting on Wednesday last, have ta- ken the above vessel into their care, and pledge themselves to an enraged and numerous multi- tude, that the brig shall not be permitted to sail until it is fully ascertained that she has no sup- plies of any kind for the British navy. The committee have done themselves credit by their prompt and active interference in this affair. Had they not interposed their good offices, the probability was the brig would have been con- siderably damaged. Ib.
The cabinet-maker who is making cases for the muskets intended to be sent in the British ves- sel without a rudder, is requested to reflect up- on the nature of his employment, the situation of his country, the state of the public mind, & ask himself whether he should like to have his name published as the maker of cases to trans- port warlike stores from America in a British vessel. Ib.
It is worthy of remark, that the barbarian menaces of the British navy at Constantinople, have occasioned all the petty states of Barbary to declare war against them. Ib.
NEW-YORK, July 2. GENERAL MEETING. At a General Meeting of the Citizens of New- York, held in the Park, on Thursday July 2d, 1807--the Hon De Witt Clinton was u- nanimously called to the Chair, and Gen. Jacob Morton, was unanimously appointed secretary of the meeting. Having received, with the most lively indig- nation, authentic information that, on the 22d ult. an attack, unwarranted by the known usages of nations and in violation of our national rights, was made off the Capes of Virginia, on the U. States Frigate Chesapeake, Commodore Barron, by his Britannic Majesty's armed ship the Leopard, Capt. Humphreys--The Citizens of New-York, assembled in general meetings, deem it to be their duty to express their opin- ions on this fresh outrage offered to their na- tional sovereignty by the navy of Great Britain. Resolved, That it is, and has been, the po- licy of our government, and the will, because it is the interest of our Citizens, to be at peace with all the world. Resolved, That although we cherish peace with the greatest sincerity, yet that we hold our- selves ready, at the call of our government to resist all infringements of our national rights and violation of our national honor. Resolved, That we consider the dastardly and unprovoked attack made on the U. States armed ship the Chesapeake by his Britannic Majesty's ship, the Leopard, to be a violation of our national rights, as atrocious as it is un- precedented. Resolved, That we are determined to main- tain the rights and dignity of our country with our lives and fortunes, and that we will support our government in whatever measures it may deem necessary to adopt, in the present crisis of affairs. Resolved, That whatever differences of opin- ion may exist among us on our merely local concerns, yet that we love our country and will cordially unite in resisting the attempts of any nation to invade our rights or tariff our national honor. Resolved, That the offending ships at Hamp- ton Roads have wantonly violated the laws of and forfeited their title to national hospitality. Resolved, That we highly approve the spir- ited and patriotic conduct of our fellow citizens at Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton. Resolved, That we deeply lament the death of those of our fellow citizens who fell, and sin- cerely sympathize with those who were wound- ed on board the Chesapeake. DE WITT CLINTON, Chairman. JACOB MORTON, Secretary.
GEORGETOWN, D. C. July 1, 1807. Agreeably to public notice given this morning by the Mayor, a very large and respectable number of the citizens of this place convened at the Union Ta- vern, for the purpose of expressing their sense of the late daring outrage on the FLAG--HONOR--AND INDEPENDENCE of the American nation, by the British squadron now

most dear in society; the mind of a freeman; of an American citizen cannot balance one moment; therefore Resolved unanimously , That having entire confidence in the wisdom and firmness of our government to repel injury and insult, and to enforce redress, we pledge our lives and our fortunes to support all the measures which they may adopt, whether of immediate or ultimate resort to arms. Resolved unanimously , That in the present state of things, and until the decision of our national councils shall be known, we concur most heartily with the determination of our fellow citizens of Norfolk, that all intercourse with the British ships of war in our harbours, on our coasts, or with their agents among us, should be discontinued—'but we will use our best endeavours to prevent such intercourse, and that all persons guilty thereof, shall be declared infamous.' Resolved unanimously , That immediate enquiries be made for the families, if such they had, of Joseph Arnold and Robert McDonald, laid to have been our neighbours, and of the City of Washington, and who fell under the late piratical fire of British guns—and if there be such families, that a subscription be opened without loss of time by our committee appointed on this occasion (in conjunction with any committee from Washington) for their relief and comfortable support. Resolved unanimously , That Mr. Mason, Mr. Morfel, and Mr. Turner, be a committee on the part of this meeting, to wait on the President of the United States, and hand him a copy of these proceedings. Resolved unanimously , That this meeting most cordially approve of the spirited, patriotic, and decisive conduct of the good citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton, and that in the opinion of this meeting they are highly entitled to the thanks of all the people of the U. S. for the manly, prompt, and effacious measures adopted by them—and that the committee answer the communication of the 25th inst. from Norfolk, and transmit them a copy of these proceedings. Resolved unanimously , That the committee cause the proceedings of this meeting to be published for the information of the citizens—and that they correspond, if requisite, with any other committees which may be appointed on this occasion. JOHN MASON, Chairman . DAVID WILEY, Sec'y .
OMINOUS! We learn that the British emissary Cullen has just taken himself off! It is supposed that a passage was given him to Halifax or Europe in the British Packet. Like Cobbett, he has taken in some of his dear friends, the "warm federalists" of New-York, to the tune of some thousands of dollars! Like Cobbett, he has opened the eyes of many persons, who before they read his paper, believed Britain to be our very dear friend. Like Cobbett, he denounced the republicans as the enemies of America, and protested that the "mother country" deserved all our gratitude for its friendship and forbearance! Like Cobbett, he by turns cajoled and threatened the people of this country, and declared he had their interest greatly at heart. Like Cobbett, he was supported by men, who are loud in proclaiming their patriotism and disinterestedness. Like Cobbett, he has found at last that the American farmers and mechanics are not such blockheads as they were supposed to be; and we predict that Like Cobbett, he will represent the character of his supporters in this country as the most infamous and detestable. This fellow began at the wrong end—he was a blackguard in fact, and set up for a moralist; but as he had not half the hypocrisy of Coleman or Lewis, he could not stand the competition. In real talents, however, Cullen surpassed the whole bunch of federal editors, who equalled him only in their depravity and hatred of our government and its institutions. He has carried with him much useful information for Mr. Windham, of which it is almost too late to profit. Our only regret is, that Cullen did not wait a little longer to witness the effects the late murder has produced in the public mind. We wish as speedily an exit to all the other British agents that yet remain in this country, and that they may all, like Cullen, take in the men who cherished them in their villainy. Aurora.
Captain Henry W. Bool, lately arrived at N. York from the Havana, has communicated to the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser the following information given him at that place by James Drisdell, concerning three Americans now in slavery among the Spaniards. Mr. Drisdell was at the commencement of the present war, an officer on board the British ship of war Castor and Pollux then engaged on a voyage of discovery along the North West coast of America. This vessel was captured by the Spaniards and the crew made prisoners. Captain H. W. Bool, saw Mr. D. on his passage from Vera Cruz to Cadiz to be exchanged; the vessel on board of which he was having put into Havana about the 27th of May, 1807. On Mr. D's journey from the interior of Mexico to Vera Cruz, he talked with three persons, then in chains and doing servile labor on the public road and called themselves American citizens. Their names were John Van Dyke, James Baker, and Alexander Henry. They were then stationed along the highway, leading from Xalapa to Vera Cruz, in the district of Rinconada. They say they had been wrecked on the coast of Andalusia, not far from Cadiz, in 1804, in an American brig. While on their way to the American consul at Cadiz, they were arrested and confined in the castle of St. Catharine. After having been there three days without being able to communicate with him, they were forcibly embarked on board a Spanish vessel and sent to Pensacola. At this place they were compelled to enlist as soldiers. They made two attempts to escape and were both times retaken. Afterwards they were doomed to slavery in the manner and at the place above recited. Capt. W. Bool feels interested in giving this information to the friends of these unfortunate men, through the medium of the newspapers. And he doubts not that the editors of Gazettes, particularly in the sea ports, will indulge him so far as to give this notice a place in their columns.
NORFOLK, July 6. From the gentleman who bore the answer of the Mayor to commodeur Douglas, we understand that the impressions made by his letter were not such as he intended, and that a letter explanatory will be received from him this day. The first letter is now before the public, and surely it is impossible to separate from it the idea of menace. The British commander we understand explicitly denies any further hostile intention, unless provoked first by hostile acts on our part. Let his intentions be what they will, it is the duty of our fellow citizens to continue their zealous and active exertions, to be ready for the worst. We have nothing now to fear from measures of hostility from the force that is in the Roads. Our naval force is under the direction of a brave and judicious officer; this squadron by the force we are truly will defy a naval attack. The volunteer and military corps, being now completely armed, are fully competent to repel any force that might be landed, we therefore can trust, for security in our own strength. Whatever may be the result of this business finally, we are confident that the impressions which it has
made will never be effaced. The necessity of being always prepared, has been so clearly demonstrated, that we persuade ourselves that hereafter we shall not find many advocates for the system, which would prefer economy to safety. Letter. We do not know how to reconcile the friendly declarations of commodeur Douglas, with a fact of which we are well assured. A boat from the commodeur's ship was employed a considerable time on Saturday in founding the channel of Elizabeth River almost up to Crany Island, about four miles below this place. Captain Davis , of the barque Peterburg, arrived yesterday from Madeira, was boarded from commodeur Douglas's Squadron from Hampton Roads, and treated very politely. The brig Ruby, captain Chapman, from Guadalupe, was also boarded, treated rudely but permitted to pass. If the British commander is disposed for peace, he should cease to stop vessels in the waters of the United States.
REMARKS. July 7. Mr. TAZEWELL * a very able Negotiator, was deputed by the court to carry the foregoing answer to Capt. DOUGLASS. On his arrival at the Bellona (it is stated) that he was received with uncommon attention, treated in the most hospitable & polite manner, partook of a repast; drank with the officers, among whom was Humphries! the humane Humphries! who declared he did not know there was a woman or child on board the Chesapeake when he fired, altho' they were on the deck at hailing distance at the time; but this truth is nothing compared with the truths uttered by Douglas himself; he declared that his letter was not meant as a menacing letter, that he utterly misunderstood him, and that he had no hostile intention whatever. How or by what means our Negotiator transformed the man and his sentiments, is a secret enveloped in the mysteries of diplomacy, never to be unravelled for the eyes of the People to gaze at. We can suppose, we can imagine only, that perhaps after sounding the bottom, he found his ships could not come up; perhaps after founding the men, he found with the line of his understanding, that the bottom of his friendship here was not sufficiently prepared for his reception, and that the hull of the political machine would be injured by a premature attempt; he might hurt his friends more than he could injure his enemies. The attempt, the menace, the further founding are therefore for the present given up, and Douglas with no hostile intention whatever, lies with his ships stretched across the channel commanding the entrance of the port, the mouths of the rivers, and with their boats and two cutters, firing at and bringing too every vessel, every boat, that passes, examining every mail, and sifting the pockets of the passengers with his dispatches, orders, letters and commands. Col. KING of this place, rather than be compelled, resolutely went on board and brought off a number of letters much against his will , to be sure. As this was the ordinary practice of some gentlemen last war, it is not to be wondered at that the precedent should be now plead as an apology for the act. But let us turn from this gentleman and his visit, and ask with becoming seriousness, what is the situation we are placed in? If it is not war, will any of our numerous tribe of Vettals rise and tell us what it is? Fired on in our own harbours, blocked, besieged by an enemy, searched, captured, imprisoned, and prevented from entire destruction only by the inadequacy of his force for the attempt, shall we still continue to cry PEACE?—and when he remits the scourge for a moment to enjoy the malignant pleasure of laughing at our credulity, shall his partisans walk abroad, look at our wounds, and assemble in festive crowds to mock our misery, drink the health of the assassin , revel in the land they have degraded and debased, and breath the blast of cowardice on the American name forever? Our national honor is gone, the real Americans are prostrated in the dust of infamy and contempt; the spirit of our forefathers has fled disgusted away, and the clear stream of our lives is changed to a dirty stagnant pool of slavery and fear, over which Britannic wealth strides loathing and dreads to soil its foot-step with the polluting touch. Our aim, Mr. Printer, is to warn, to rouse, not to exasperate or inflame. Had it been our wish, had not humanity allayed the fervor of our feelings, this town would long e'er this have been deluged in the blood of its citizens, and mutual deaths would have been given and received; we will for no individual revenge, let the whole of our energies be pointed to the proper mark, but let our enemies of all kinds , know that this end must not be defeated by foreign attachments, affected moderation, and real fear. THE PEOPLE. * Note.—We understand that the services of another "able negotiator" were volunteered and accepted on this occasion. † Of the Mayor.
BRITISH AMITY! The following is copied verbatim from a paper lodged in the Collector's Office, last evening. JULY 6. "The schooner Cynthia Ann, from Folly-Landing, Capt. Harrison, was fired at in Hampton Roads by a boat belonging to the British Squadron; but not thinking proper to stop, continued his way up to Norfolk; they continued firing from the boat to the number of 14 or 16 guns. But of a sudden, found he was fired at from the tender just ahead of him, he immediately rounded to, was boarded and asked why a damned rascal he did not heave to for the boat? to which he answered that he did not know why he was so slopt in his own harbour, the boat then came up and the crew on board of her also abused him, and said they wished they had sunk him, and that they aimed to hit him, which he thinks they did, as their shot seemed very well aimed; they ordered him to tow them back, which he did, and was dismissed."
At a meeting of the citizens of Hampton and its vicinity, held at the Episcopal Church the 28th day of June, 1807. JAMES BAYTOP, Esq. being unanimously called to the chair, and WILLIAM BROUGH, appointed Secretary to the Meeting. The Meeting after due consideration, came to the following resolutions, in consequence of the unprecedented and inhuman outrage recently committed on the flag of the United States, by the British Squadron lying in the Chesapeake Bay, in the capture of one of our national ships, commanded by Commodore James Barron, and the murder of several of our citizens on board thereof. Resolved unanimously , That the resolutions entered into by the inhabitants of Norfolk and Portsmouth, and of Williamsburg, are highly approved of, and unanimously adopted, with the exception of the resolution which related to the conduct of the citizens of Hampton. Resolved unanimously , That the committee of correspondence be requested to communicate with the Governor and Council of Virginia, and state our exposed situation, and that they be
solicited to send without delay, such an additional supply of arms and ammunition, as the Colonel of our Regiment shall state to be wanting; and that it is expedient and hoped that every member of the community capable of bearing arms, shall as soon as the nature of the case will admit, be prepared with arms, and ready to obey the call of their injured country at a moment's warning; deeming all persons refusing or neglecting so to do, infamous and unworthy the name of free Americans. Resolved unanimously , That the citizens of Hampton and its vicinity, viewing with concern the serious effects which have resulted from various reports prejudicial to the honor of Commodore James Barron, in the late event of the Chesapeake, feel it their duty, not only as citizens tenacious of the honor of the U. States, but also as men who feel for the injured honor of any, and every citizen, to declare that we being near the scene of action, and having the best information relative to the transaction of that day, feel a confidence that commodeur Barron, the first moment he suspected the hostile intentions of the Leopard, used every exertion in his power to support the honor and dignity of the flag of the U. States; we therefore seriously hope that the public will not receive any impression unfavorable to commodeur Barron, until the proper tribunal having cognizance of his conduct, shall announce their opinion thereon. Resolved unanimously , That the following citizens be and are hereby appointed a committee to carry the foregoing resolutions into effect, to wit: James Baytop, George Wray, Augustine Moore, sen. Charles Jennings, Robert Armistead, jun. William Armistead, sen. Miles Cary, Thomas Jones, jun. and Charles K. Mallory. (Signed) JAMES BAYTOP, Chairman . WM. BROUGH, Secretary .
On Saturday morning, two young men, (one an apprentice to Mr. Vanholt, Hatter, and the other a journeyman Taylor,) who were on guard the preceding night, on being dismissed and on their way home, vied with each other which should go through the manual exercise with the greatest precision, when coming to the word fire , and forgetting their guns were loaded with ball cartridge, they both discharged at the same moment—The Hatter instantly fell, the ball having perforated his body. He lived only a few minutes. HORSE STEALERS. About one o'clock on Saturday morning, two well dressed men and mounted on good horses, were taken up by the patrol in Portsmouth, on suspicion of being British spies. After a long examination before one of the county magistrates, and not giving satisfactory answers, they were committed to jail—Instead of being spies , we learn, they turn out to be horse stealers , for on Sunday, a gentleman arrived from Peterburg, who identified the horses as belonging to Mr. _____, of said town. The Gentlemen are now in safe keeping. We are sorry that we do not know their names; but possibly may before our next, when they shall be given.
July 8. Our last noticed the correspondence between Captain Douglas and the Mayor of our Borough. We now are enabled to present our readers with the following report made to the Mayor, together with the second letter of Captain Douglas. Norfolk, July 5, 1807. Sir, In pursuance of your request, I this day went down to the British Squadron, lying in Hampton Roads, for the purpose of delivering the letter with which I was charged to capt. Douglas; on arriving along side his ship, the Bellona, I was invited on board, received by capt. Douglas himself at the gang-way, and conducted to his cabin, where I found assembled all the captains of the Squadron. I immediately informed him that you had yesterday received a letter from him, the answer to which I had been requested to deliver, and placed it in his hands. He read the letter very attentively, and then handed it to capt. Hardy, from whom it passed to the other captains in succession. When they had all perused it, capt. Douglas offered to me, "I presume, sir, you are acquainted with the contents of this letter?" I told him I was perfectly so. He then stated that his letter must have been misunderstood, that it contained no expression of menace which he recollected, and that it certainly was not his intention to use language which could be construed to convey such ideas: he referred to capt. Hardy, saying, that he had shown him the letter previously to its being sent, and had requested his opinion as to its sentiments; capt. Hardy concurred with capt. Douglas in the opinion and objects of the communication. I then remarked to them the particular expressions in the letter, which I considered as the language of threat, and adverted to the circumstance of the word "immediately" being underlined. He said that this underlining must have been done by his clerk, without his direction, and had escaped his observation; but again assured me, upon his honour, that if any expression in the letter wore the appearance of a threat, it was not intended to be so understood. Captain Douglas next adverted to the conclusion of the letter, in which the alternative of peace or war is left to himself—He said upon this subject, that he had no orders to commit any act of hostility, and that there was no man from whose intention or wishes such an object was more remote. That he was anxious to preserve the relations of amity, which had existed between the two governments, and that no act of his should tend to interrupt their harmony, unless he was ordered by his superiors to perform such acts, in which case, as an officer, he must do his duty. He repeated, however, that he had at present no such orders, nor did he expect to receive such. He stated that he had it in charge generally, to guard his flag, and those under its protection from insult or affront of any kind, and that this in all situations he must unquestionably do. But that any further measure he was not at present authorized, nor was it his intention to take. I here stated to him the many insulting menaces, which had been communicated in Norfolk, as coming from him. He positively denied ever having uttered any such—declared if they had been used by any of his officers, that they were unauthorized, and disapproved of by him, remarking at the same time, that he hoped all who knew him, would do him the justice to believe, that he was not in the habit of using the language of threat—He here too again referred to all the officers to say, if they had ever heard him at any time, even while speaking confidentially to them, utter such expressions, and they united in declaring that they had not. A defultory conversation then took place between capt. Douglas, the other captains, and myself, which continued nearly an hour, in the course of which many remarks were made, which had no reference to the subject of your letter, or were in any way connected with it; these, Sir, I have already communicated to
yourself, and to all my fellow-citizens, with whom I have conversed upon this subject; but as they are not connected with the subject of your letter, I presume it would be unnecessary again to detain them here. In the course of this conversation, I referred to them as well as I was able the sentiments which universally prevailed through the country at this time, the cause from whence it proceeded, and the effects it would produce, provided any effort on their part should be made to oppose the public recollections; I explicitly declared that we had as yet received no authority from our government to proceed to acts of aggression, but that we were authorized, and were prepared for defence, and for the protection of ourselves and our property; to prove which I placed in the hands of capt. Douglas, an extract from the letter of governor Cabell, to brigadier general Mathews, which I had made for that purpose: I concluded by warning him again not to send any of his officers or people on shore, for that if he did, the arm of the civil authority, I did not believe, would be able to protect them from the vengeance of an enraged people; that this might lead to consequences which might possibly be yet averted, and if he was sincere in the sentiments he had expressed, he would be anxious to prevent such results. Capt. Douglas, and all the captains, declared, that they were aware of the present state of the public feelings, and deploring the circumstance which had excited it; that they did not intend to expose any of their people to the resentment of ours, which they could conceive was highly inflamed; that as to supplies they did not want any at present, but when they did, they should not attempt to procure them in any way which would excite the opposition of the citizens of this country. Upon the subject of intercourse, he did not expect to hold any with the people of this country, nor was there any occasion for it. He only wished to be permitted freely to communicate with the accredited officers of his government here, who had been formally received & recognized by our executive, and whose functions he presumed none but the government had the right to put down. As to the particular manner in which this communication might be carried on, it was a matter quite indifferent to him. He had no objection to that being regulated by ourselves, in any way which he judged proper, and that he would certainly pursue the mode which might be suggested as most agreeable to us, provided the channel of communication was kept free and open. Thus I stated, that I had no authority from any person to enter into any engagement with him, but that as an individual I would state, that the letters he had forwarded under cover to you had been safely delivered, and that therefore, I presumed any other dispatches of a like kind would be treated in the same way—But upon this subject, I could only refer him to you and your associates for information. He then stated that he would to-day write an answer to your letter, which he should forward as before, and I left his ship. Capt. Douglas again repeating the substance of what I have already stated. From the moment I approached the Bellona to that on which I left her, my treatment from Capt. Douglas and all his officers, was marked by as much attention, politeness, and respect, as any gentleman ever received from others. My particular friend Mr. James Taylor, junr. accompanied me on board the British ship, for reasons that will at once suggest themselves to you, when you remember the delicate and embarrassing situation in which I might be placed. He remained on board the whole time with me, and was a witness to every thing which passed. I have read to him this communication, Sir, in order to ascertain if my recollection was correct, and he accords with me in every statement here made. I have forwarded a copy of this letter to the Governor of Virginia, and to the Federal Executive, believing that at this time it is the duty of every citizen to keep his government well informed of every thing which may be useful. I am resp'tfully, Sir, Your most obedient servant, L. W. TAZEWELL. To RICHARD E. LEE, Esq. Mayor of the Borough of Norfolk. His Majesty's ship Bellona, Hampton Roads, 6th July, 1807. Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 4th inst. in answer to mine of the preceding day, requesting that the British consul might be restored to his powers. As every circumstance relative to the above communication was so fully discussed in presence of the gentlemen deputed by the magistracy of Norfolk, as bearers of your dispatch, I have only in addition to remark, that as far as I am individually concerned, every exertion shall be used that can, consistent with the honour and dignity of the British flag, tend to an amicable termination. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient humble servant, J. E. DOUGLAS. RICHARD E. LEE, Esq. Mayor of the borough of Norfolk, Virginia. I HAVE read in the Herald of yesterday a publication of some anonymous scribbler, who signs himself "The People." If the insinuations therein, so ambiguously expressed, are designed to apply to me, I proclaim the writer of that publication (whoever he may be) a vile CALUMNIATOR, and a SCOUNDREL. I went on board the British Squadron by the order of the magistrates of this borough, for the purpose of bearing a letter from the Mayor to the British commander: while there I held a conversation with him, the substance of which I communicated in writing immediately upon my return, to the President of the United States, the governor of this State, and to the Mayor of this corporation, adding such observations as I deemed pertinent or useful; nothing occurred while I was on board which could wound the feelings of any American; on the contrary, during this whole period, I received from the British commander, and from all his officers, as much politeness as any gentleman could expect, which I endeavoured to reciprocate, by conducting myself with that proper civility, which every man who can call himself a gentleman, ought on all occasions to observe. If obedience to the orders of the officers of the laws, fidelity in the execution of their wishes, and decency of deportment, constitute an offence, I am guilty. But if in these there is no impropriety of conduct, I again proclaim as a SLANDERER, and a TITILLIAN, him who has used this covardly effort to traduce me, for doing thus much, and thus much only. L. W. TAZEWELL. July 8, 1807. Captain Maxwell, arrived here on Monday last in the Schooner Diana Talbot, in 9 days from Havana. The day before he failed a vessel arrived at that place in 6 days from New Orleans, a passenger in which informed Captain M. that a duel had been fought between Governor Claiborne and Mr. Clark, the Representative in Congress for that district. The challenge was given by Governor Claiborne, and the duel fought about 75 miles within the Spanish territory. Governor C. was wounded dangerously immediately under the right hip. The informant saw Governor C. brought into New Orleans two days before he left that city; from the wound, and pain occasioned by travelling, serious apprehensions were entertained for the life of the Governor.
PETERSBURG, July 10. SPIRIT OF '76. All has been noise and bustle in our town for the last three days. The hum and hurry of business was forgotten amid the beating of drums and the sound of trumpets. The spirit of the nation is at length roused, and the cry of VENGEANCE, like an electric spark, communicates from man to man. The ardour of the people beats high to avenge their country's wrongs, and the only contest has been "Who shall be allowed the privilege of drawing first the sword of retribution?" each willing to claim priority. On Monday evening, orders were received from the Governor, requiring Captain Bowden's troop of Cavalry, Captain Robertson's company of Republican Light Infantry, and a supply of men from the Militia, to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning—Never were orders obeyed with more alacrity. On Tuesday the "note of preparation" was heard through our streets, and volunteers enrolled themselves, begging to be admitted. The troops directed for the present moment, had been designated by the executive, and consisted of the Richmond Cavalry, under the orders of Capt. Shepherd, the Light Infantry Blues, Captain Richardson, the Republican Blues, Captain Randolph, all from Richmond; Captain Bowden's troop of Horse, the Republican Light Infantry, and another company of Infantry from Peterburg.—The whole were directed to march immediately to Norfolk. On Wednesday about two o'clock the Richmond Cavalry were met a short distance from this town, by Capt. Bowden's troop, and the Republican Infantry, and escorted into Peterburg. Yesterday morning at an early hour, the different companies were in motion—the Republican Volunteers and the Infantry assembled on Centre Hill, the Cavalry in an adjoining field. After going through a number of evolutions, the order to march was given, and about 10 o'clock the whole column proceeded in the following order:—The two troops of Horse, with Major M'Rae and Captain Shepherd in front.—The Republican Light Infantry, Captain Thos. B. Robertson, and a company of Militia commanded by Captain Bragg.—The troops were escorted out of the corporation by the Peterburg Artillery, whose services were not required on the present occasion. The two companies of Richmond Blues had proceeded in a different direction to the point of destination. The scene presented yesterday was indeed an interesting one. The emotions it excited were too big for utterance—the bosoms of all glowed with the holy and God like fire of patriotism. The young were animated by the highest sensations of military ardour, and the old heroes of the war were seen shedding tears of joy at the revived spirit of the revolution.—The CRESA-PEACE and VENGEANCE quivered on the lips of the young, and the approving smiles of the aged, stimulated those dauntless sons of freedom. May the accursed flaves of Britain be made to tremble at their approach! The Infantry on the present expedition will be commanded by Major John Ashler, and the Cavalry by Major John M'Rae; the whole on their arrival at Norfolk to be under the command of Brigadier-General Matthews. The Colonels of all the regiments on the sea-coast, the Bay, and the shores of the rivers Potomac, Rappahannock, York and James, below their falls, are commanded to take prompt measures by calling out their militia to resist any attempt of the crew of any British armed vessel to obtain provisions or supplies of water; and other military arrangements of considerable importance have taken place, which will be made known to the public in due time. On Saturday evening a great concourse of the people of this place assembled and after going through the principal streets with the effigy of George III. on a pole, they burnt it on Centre Hill, amidst the huzzas of the populace. TOASTS ON THE 4TH JULY. NORFOLK. May all civilized nations execute the rulers of a Kingdom, a part of whose fleet has but little meat, but little water and less honor. May no prating Jay, or quibbling Judge be sent to St. James's to profligate the honor or interest of our country. The President of the U. States; May he continue to deserve well of his country, and like a good commander, bring all the guns of our national ships to bear on our enemies. May they who destroyed the Tea, and they who floated the Kegs, and they who knocked out the hogheads heads, be ever esteemed by their countrymen. The Penitentiary at Richmond; may it be strong and well guarded, and if necessary be enlarged, to receive all the traitors of our country. Messrs. Hay, Wirt and M'Rae, whose firmness, perseverance and abilities so ably defended their country's cause against craft and treachery. The love of country; that virtue in a republic, without which all others are dangerous. The Military Spirit of the U. States; "t'is not dead but slept;" now roused by the cannon of a bold invader, may it shortly arise refreshed and invigorated, ready prepared to pour vengeance on the head of our despicable enemies. The memory of our fellow citizens who fell in the late disastrous attack on the Chesapeake, by the British ship Leopard, may these tyrants be compelled to bite the dust. May he who refuses to defend the insulted rights of our soil, which yields him bread, in vain implicate the crumbs which fall from the Deipos's Table. WILLIAMSBURG. Virginia; Though conspicuous for science and republicanism, there lives in her bosom a gang, who, to destroy her liberties, do wink at treason. The Chesapeake and the Leopard; The spirit of a free people can forgive an injury founded in error, but will revenge an insult. Domestic Manufactures, and Hunting-Shirts, the best correctives of British influence. Agriculture; Contentment, not Wealth, the true source of happiness. The Commerce of the U. States; Britain may soon feel the want of it. Embargoes, non-intercourse and non-importation acts, when expedient, will meet our cheerful support. Public Schools; Well-informed Citizens, uncorrupted by wealth, will remember the old motto of "66 Liberty or Death." The Press; Free to censure, free to approve, but free from licentiousness. May the spirit which animated our forefathers, kindle in the bosom of their descendants, and may it continue, till the enemies of their freedom are exterminated. The remembrance of our murdered seamen of the Chesapeake—May nobly give us advantage in his fellow-man, while the Leopard knows when to leap on its prey.

The oppressed People of Ireland—The Republicans of America, sympathize in their distresses.
PETERSBURG. The Day. The spirit of '76 rises like a giant refreshed from wine, and like the fated fire in the temple of the Gods, shall burn in the bosoms of Americans till time ceases.
The corrupted: Too wise to be deluded; too honest to be corrupted; too proud to be oppressed, and too mighty to be subdued.
Louisiana, and the Western territory. Under the genial influence of equal laws, they will ere long become brilliant stars in our Constellation.
The Memory of John Thomson. His shade now hovering o'er his country, looks to liberty and points to battle.
The British Government. It is persecution, pestilence and poison to the nations of the world.
Berkeley, the British Admiral. It is base and cowardly to destroy those who have no previous notion of the intended injury, and are unprepared to receive it.
Our Fellow Citizens of Norfolk. Their voices resound the language, their bosoms burn with the fire of the revolution.
The Militia. Their courage and dreadful rifle will reach their enemies that they are more than equal for the first moments of war.
Our Brave Tars. They burn to avenge their murdered brothers.
Woman. Our dear incentive to virtuous enterprise; her favours the reward of the just & brave, and never squandered on the recreant or traitor.
General Wilkinson, the just and faithful servant of the people; his conduct will ensure to him not the crown of a monarchs wear, but the unbounded love and confidence of his fellow-citizens.
Major Perkins, the sentinel of freedom, the vigilant friend of his country.
The cup of conciliation is exhausted, the quiver of American thunder is full.
George Hay, Alexander McRae, and William Wirt; Their exertions in the cause of their country, entitle them to the confidence and respect of their countrymen.
Reflections relating to the aggressions of Great Britain upon the rights and interests of the U. States.
The party animosities which have heretofore agitated the public mind, have afforded much discontent to real patriots, and to the honest politicians of all sects. The conduct of the British government in relation to our commercial rights, had not contributed to allay that discontent, because unfortunately, the Americans were too much disposed to examine the subject by the influence which it might have upon the European war, and their own party feuds and caprices.
These unfortunate considerations were as well known to the British Cabinet, and the hostile temper of the King found a grateful and acceptable result in the American divisions. He availed himself of our supposed inactivity and apparent diffusion to execute purposes of malignity and revenge; and these are the causes to which we may impute the impression of our feigned, the insults to our flag, the aggressions upon our commerce, the murders of our citizens, and the atrocious and assassinate attack upon our national ship, the Chesapeake.
Hostile as was the mind of the King towards the United States, morbid and discontented as were his feelings towards a free people, whom he once treated as rebellious subjects, and who had been obliged to resort to arms in protection of their personal and political rights; still he would not have authorized such tyrannical and piratical proceedings, if he had not been persuaded that the Americans had entirely lost those exalted attributes which procured for them the blessings of self-government.
The King of England, no doubt, believed that national honor had been lost in the petty broils and insignificant advantages which might be gained by party feuds, or had been bartered for the meritorious allurements of wealth.
The examples were numerous; let it be sufficient to refer to one alone. That of Captain Whitby will be taken, because it is the most recent.
It is not this King so fondly to the United States, and to prove to every American that we ought to look to a more substantial source for a redress of wrongs, or for the punishment of offences.
It was necessary that we should recall the spirit of 1775, and 1776; that the shades of our departed heroes and sages should be roused from their serene abodes; that the voice of national honor and political liberty should be once more resounded.
The King of England has thought proper to afford that occasion. He has multiplied his inquiries towards us. Former insults and injuries have led to others, and the assassination of Pearce served only as a precursor to the most unprovoked and atrocious warfare.
Yes! capt. Humphreys has touched the cord of union. The old revolutionary servants have exchanged the calumet of peace; they have smoked from the same pipe; they have embraced each other as brothers, and seem to forget the petty causes of irritation and political distrust which heretofore agitated the public mind, and seemed even to poison the public councils of our country.
And are such the deeds of the rulers of a nation which boasts of its political liberty? Are these the acts of the British government? Do they impede us in the enjoyment of those things which they acknowledge belong to us?
Oh Liberty! Liberty! how many and how detestable are the crimes and follies which are committed in thy much revered name!
Oh Britain! Genius of Britain! It is time to awake and enjoy the fun-beams of truth, to bury the cords which have been prepared by jugglers and forgers; to retrace the devaluation, to wipe away the tears of wretchedness and woe, and to stop the sources of human misery.
At a meeting of sundry citizens of Williamsburg, convened for the purpose of forming a Volunteer Company, William Waller was called to the Chair, and William Shields appointed Secretary.
Resolved unanimously, That the present moment is calculated to awaken the most generous and patriotic feelings of the human heart, that every pursuit of private life ought to be subordinate to public service, and that each citizen who feels the love of country glow within his breast, must feel prompted to deposit an offer of his individual efforts on the altar of national welfare.
Resolved unanimously, That we observe with pleasure, the spirit that pervades every part of Virginia; that we join cordially in the sensibility of the times, and proffer with eagerness our services to the Executive of this state, and to that of the United States.
Resolved unanimously, That an election of officers be immediately made, and that the captain transmit a copy of the above resolutions, to the Executive of this state, and to that of the United States.
An election being made, Robert Anderson was unanimously elected Captain, John Goodall, Lieutenant, and William Waller, Ensign. WILLIAM WALLER, President. WILLIAM SHIELDS, Sec'y. Williamsburg, July 6, 1807.
At a meeting of the militia of Gloucester county, at the Court House on Thursday the 23 July, 1807, convened for the purpose of taking into consideration the late unprovoked, hostile and cowardly attack of the British ship the Leopard, in company with a British squadron under the orders of Commodore Douglas, on the defenceless United States Frigate Chesapeake—MORDECAI COOKE, Lieut. Col. Commandant of the 21st Regiment, Chairman; Mann Page, Sec'y.
The following declaration and resolutions were unanimously agreed to by the meeting. Remote from the theatre of European politics, and cultivating the arts of peace, peculiarly congenial with the physical and political situation of our country, the citizens of America had fondly hoped that the moderation and justice of their conduct towards foreign nations would have been completely reciprocated by them.
With emotions from which indignation could not be excluded, we had long viewed the conduct of the British vessels of war.
They had seized and plundered our vessels pursuing a lawful commerce even within our jurisdictional limits.
They had insulted us in our ports—They had murdered an innocent citizen—But there were held out to us as the unauthorized acts of intemperate individuals—We have been deceived. The acquittal of Whitby, the murder of Pearce, and the late premeditated conduct of the squadron under the orders of Commodore Douglas, have dissipated every doubt, that the violations of our neutral rights, the impairment of our feigned—the depredations committed on our commerce—on our coasts—the insults offered to us in our ports—the mur-
der of our citizens, and the attack on the Chesapeake Frigate, are links in a chain of systematic hostility on the part of the British government towards the United States.
1st. Resolved therefore, That as much as we deprecate the horrors of war, we are ready to encounter all its evils, and suffer every privation rather than submit to the violations of our rights as a nation, and to the insulting & hostile conduct of the ships of war of his Britannic Majesty.
2nd. Resolved, that until the constituted authorities shall have decided on the conduct to be pursued, no provisions, aid, or comfort should be suffered to be furnished to the ships of his Britannic Majesty.
3rd. Resolved, that whoever shall directly or indirectly supply the British ships of war on our coasts with provisions or water, or with any other aid or comfort, will deserve to be held as infamous and as traitors to their country.
4th. Resolved, That the officers of this Regiment will hold themselves in readiness to obey and execute any orders which they may receive from the executive of the United States, or of this state, which they may think conducive to the welfare or honour of their country.
5th. Resolved, that this meeting highly approves of the spirited conduct of their fellow citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton.
6th. Resolved, that copies of the proceedings of this meeting be transmitted by the Chairman to the President of the United States, the Governor of this commonwealth, and to the committee of correspondence in Norfolk; and that they be published in the Enquirer and Argus of Richmond.
A Copy. Teste, MORDECAI COOKE, Chairman. MANN PAGE, Secretary.
At a numerous meeting of the Citizens of Gloucester County, at the Court House thereof, on Monday, the 6th of July, 1807.
On the motion of James Pleasants, jun., Brigadier General John Guerrant, jun. was unanimously chosen Chairman.
On the motion of Thomas Miller, Benjamin Anderson was unanimously chosen Secretary.
On the motion of William R. Fleming, the Chairman appointed Col. William R. Fleming, James Pleasants, jun., Col. John C. Curd, Major Joseph Shelton, Thomas Miller, James B. Ferguson and Christopher Anthony, jun. a committee to draft resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the meeting, who, thereupon withdrew, and after a short time, returned and made report as follows:
Whereas, this meeting is impressed with the fullest conviction, that the government of their country, has, upon all occasions, in its intercourse with that of Great Britain, manifested dispositions of the most liberal kind, and a strong inclination to fix that intercourse upon a basis, which, formed of justice and reciprocal utility, might promise effects mutually beneficial and permanent. But it is with pain this meeting is obliged to declare, that this disposition has never been met by a corresponding one on the part of Great Britain (unless for a short time, during the continuance in power of her late prime minister, the enlightened, liberal and much lamented FOX.)
Resolved unanimously, As the opinion of this meeting, that the conduct of our government towards Great Britain, has, in all respects, been manly, just, and liberal.
Resolved unanimously, That on the other hand, the conduct of Great Britain towards the United States, has been and continues to be insolent, overbearing, unjust and cruel; that since the commencement of the present desolating war in Europe, she has pursued one regular course of aggression upon our rights, which she has followed up step by step from the impairment of our seamen, on board our merchant ships, to the late atrocious violation of our national rights, in attacking one of our ships of war and murdering part of her crew.
Resolved unanimously, That there is a point beyond which the forbearance of nations ought not to extend; that the United States have reached that point in the trial of their patience, and that no rule of morality or justice, requires of them a further exertion of those virtues.
Resolved unanimously, That though we are duly sensible of the horrors of war, yet we are convinced of the necessity of resorting to it in certain events; that events have now occurred which make that resort necessary; that we are prepared to support with all our energies, pecuniary and personal, the government of our country, in demanding and pursuing by all the means in our power, full and ample justice for the injuries inflicted on us by Great Britain.
Which report being read and duly considered, was unanimously agreed to by the meeting. On motion, Resolved unanimously, That Brigadier General John Guerrant, jun., Col. William R. Fleming, James Pleasants, jun., Col. John C. Curd, Maj. Joseph Shelton, Thomas Miller, James B. Ferguson, Christopher Anthony, jun. and Capt. John Underwood, be appointed a committee to correspond with the committees of the towns and counties of this Commonwealth, on the subject of the foregoing resolutions, any three of whom to act as occasion may require.
On motion, Resolved unanimously, That the thanks of this meeting be returned to the Chairman for his diligent and impartial discharge of the duties of his office, and that he be requested to cause to be inserted in three of the newspapers of the most general circulation, stated in the city of Richmond, the proceedings of this meeting.
Teste, JOHN GUERRANT, JUN. BENJAMIN ANDERSON, Sec'y.
On Wednesday at 6 A. M. the troop of cavalry, commanded by Capt. B. SHEPPARD, took up their line of march for Norfolk.
They were escorted by the Artillery beyond the vicinity.
At 3 o'clock the detachment of Light Infantry, Captain William Richardson, and Republican Blues, Captain J. Randolph, began their march upon the same expedition; escorted by the Artillery, Shockoe Volunteers, and several companies of Militia, to the plain below Rocketts; when appropriate salutes were exchanged, and they continued their march.
It is impossible to express the general effect which these acts of voluntary patriotism have produced, every bosom glowed with alternate emotions of joy and regret; it did indeed afford a sensation of inexpressible delight to behold so many of our friends and neighbours
building as it were from all the ends of the earth, private life, and becoming the agents in vindication of their country's right; the most wealthy and the most indolent seemed to be actuated by but one soul; all party and local distinctions were at once buried; and no one seemed to recognize any other appellation than that of the soldier of Liberty.
SIR.—Having seen in your paper of the 19th May an account of the Arlington Sheep Shearing, and supposing that my Lambs were fine, I weighed the fleeces of eight of the choice Ewe Lambs, the weights of them so far exceeded my expectation, that I am induced for the reputation of my neighborhood, as well as to enhance the value of my breed of Sheep, and also to make one step towards exciting a useful emulation among farmers, to inform you of the Sheep Shearing at Mount-Airy, my residence in Caroline. The weights of fleeces and length of wool were as follows:
  No. 1, weight of fleece 6 3-4 lb., length of wool 6 in. 2 do. do. 7 3-4 do. do. 9   3 do. do. 5 1-4 do. do. 8   4 do. do. 8 3-4 do. do. 10   5 do. do. 7 1-2 do. do. 8   6 do. do. 7 do. do. 8   7 do. do. 8 3-4 do. do. 9   8 do. do. 8 3-4 do. do. 10 
Gross wt. of Lamb No. 8 after shearing 93 lb. Fleece of 16 old Sheep weighed 63 Do of 8 Lambs 60 1-2 Average 5 lb. and upwards. 123 1-2
We are informed, that Gen. Dayton, left Elizabeth Town on the first instant, for this City.
The Lover's Wish. Of love, every lesson he knows My Cara* will freely impart, Yet alas! every feature but shews That learn from the eyes—not the heart!
The hazel orb, languid, and fring'd With soft sullen texture of black; The portals of breath just unhing'd, Invoking the balmy attack. My senses would twine in her eye, My soul through her lips I could pour, But when to her arms I would fly— 'Tis languor and smile—nothing more: 'Tis wanting the foul that should spring, The pulse that will throb with the touch; 'Tis wanting the sigh, that would sing, "I fear me, I love you too much!" Is nature, forgetful to blame? Can nature so flatteringly fire? Give a form the Naiades might shame? Not a spark from her head/ny fire! Has long buried art newly risen, From Ægypt, improvid by the way; Embowel'd the maid for a season, Left the heart bring the form to decay? Grant heaven! oh grant me a boon! Let death and this torturing life! Or give to my Cara, and soon At least, as much warmth as she's life. Caroline—not the maid of Severn.
Last Evening's Mail. PHILADELPHIA, July 7. The report of this morning (says the New-York Evening Post of Friday last,) turns out to be too true that the Revenue Cutter of the United States, having the Vice-President on board, with his daughter, was hailed and ordered to bring to, and a gun fired for that purpose by one of the British squadron off the Capes of Virginia.
WASHINGTON, July 8. A Pilot Boat yesterday arrived with an express to the Secretary of the Navy, from capt. Decatur, communicating the following important intelligence: On the afternoon of the 3d inst. the four British ships of war came into Hampton Roads, and occupied a station between Hampton and Norfolk.
It is represented that the depth of water is sufficient to allow the passage of three of the British ships through the narrows. On the succeeding morning a private vessel pulling from Norfolk to Hampton was boarded by the British ships, and a demand made to carry a letter back to Norfolk.
So impressed was capt. Decatur with its being the object of the British to take the Chesapeake, that he had his men at quarters during the whole of the night of the 3d instant.
The express left Norfolk on the 4th late in the day. After the boat had passed the frigates, which was effected with so much success as altogether to escape their notice, the commander saw a boat sailing from Hampton towards Norfolk, hailed by the British; and afterwards return back towards Hampton.
Here then is a state of things well calculated to excite the highest solicitude. We shall seize the earliest moment to communicate to the public whatever shall follow.—Nat. Int.
The Chevalier de FORONDA on Monday presented his credentials as Charge des Affaires, from his Catholic Majesty to the United States, succeeding to the diplomatic functions of the Marquis Yrujo, and was afterwards in that character received by the President.
Mr. LEWIS, attached to the legation, was also presented to the President.
Orders have been issued from the War Office to the Governors of the several states, making a requisition of one hundred thousand MILITIA, to be ready to take the field at a moment's warning, and authorizing the acceptance of volunteers.
with incredible energy, the violators of their rights! of their rights! Ib.
Extract of a letter from the American Consul in Leghorn. I am in hourly expectation that the vessels arrested by the French privateers will be liberated; and that similar news will not be renewed; and I ground this belief on the letter which I have received from Jno. Armstrong at Paris, a copy of which I now enclose to you. COPY.
Paris, March 19th 1807. SIR, I have received the several letters you have done me the honor to write me, in relation to certain American vessels destined to Leghorn, and captured off that port.
These captures appear to have been made under a misapprehension of the true meaning of the Imperial decree, of the 21st of November last, which the government assures me was not intended to alter in any way the commercial relations of France and the United States, as regulated by their treaty of 1800.
A decision of the court of prizes which I expect every moment will which cannot but conform itself to these assurances will not only remedy the evils that have happened but prevent the occurrence of such of a similar character. I am, &c. (Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG. Appleton, Esq. Consul of the United States at Leghorn.
Mr. Erskine the British minister has arrived—declares the late aggressions unauthorized—and is about to forward an immediate dispatch to the British officer commanding at Hampton.
Wash. Fed.
A letter has been received in town this morning from Washington, which states that Commodore DOUGLAS, the commanding officer of the British squadron, now lying near the capes of Virginia, had arrived in that city.
The object of his visit is unknown—though a rumour has stated, his intention was to offer an APOLOGY for the MURDERS committed by his orders!
To Capt. Wm. Richardson, and the company of Richmond Light Infantry Blues. 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 the 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 required, this offer of them will be remembered.
I tender you, for your country, the thanks you so justly deserve. TH: JEFFERSON. July 3, 1806.
To Capt. Harry Heth and the Manchester Cavalry. 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; & 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 required, this offer of them will be remembered.
I tender you, for your country, the thanks you so justly deserve. TH: JEFFERSON. July 8, 1807.
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 Sundry bonds, to 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 Diver 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 deceased.
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 to any one who may have claims on that firm, are requested to come forward, that they may be adjusted and paid. JAMES LYLE. Manchest. July 11. Sw.
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 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-raven, on Thursday the fourth day of September next. E. W. ROOTES, } Trustees. WILSON ALLEN, } tdf. July 11.
NOTICE. THE Partnership known by the firm of Lyle and McCredie, is dissolved by the death of the partner, George McCredie.
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. Manchest. July 11. Sw.
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ORATION DELIVERED ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, BY THOMAS MARSHALL, ESQ. One of the members of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, which are published with pleasure at the request of that Company.
FELLOW COUNTRYMEN. Once more, the revolving year brings round the important day on which the people of America declared themselves independent, and took their place among the nations of the earth. Throughout this wide extended empire, from the St. Croix to the St. Mary's, and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, our fellow-citizens assemble to commemorate an event equally glorious and interesting, and to manifest the joy yet glowing in every bosom at the successful termination of a conflict, commenced on principles the most exalted, and continued with ardor the most inflexible. Long, very long, may we continue to rejoice, and to feel all those motives for mutual gratulation, which ought to animate every bosom. Long may we behold in ourselves, one united, happy people; in possession of a fertile, extensive, undiminished territory; enjoying all the blessings of real liberty, of mild and equal laws, enacted by ourselves, thro' the medium of governments of our own creation. This is, and this will be the happy condition of our common country, so long as our own conduct be calculated to preserve it, so long as we remain sincerely observant of the rights of others, and actively vigilant in the maintenance of our own. America alone can throw away American happiness; and it is not among the least of our advantages, that the United States, if true to themselves, have nothing to fear from others.
The human mind on some occasions, acquires a sublime grandeur at other times unknown to it; and, as it elevated to the height of the object it pursues, displays a vigor, and manifests an energy, of which in ordinary situations, it would seem incapable. One of these great occasions was on the day we celebrated; and it is impossible to contemplate the circumstances attending it, without feeling for the actors in the interesting scene that exalted an enthusiastic admiration, which actions, far above the ordinary level of human achievement, can alone produce.
Britain had closed a long and bloody war, in which she had triumphed over the greatest potentates of the earth, and had torn from their unwilling hands an immense territory which served to swell and to secure her own extensive dominions. France and Spain had sunk beneath her arm. She had unfolded powers, and displayed military talents not before attributed to her. Her armies were deemed invincible, her fleets covered, and triumphed in every ocean, and her resources appeared inexhaustible. In no part of the habitable globe was her power more respected, or her military capacity held in higher estimation than in America. We had ourselves contributed to gather the laurel with which she was crowned, and to entwine the wreath which encircled her brow.
In this state of things, a claim was advanced, which we believed, conscientiously believed, to be incompatible with our liberties, and subversive of our rights. A few gloomy years of irritating altercation demonstrated that this claim, however unrighteous, must be submitted to, or repelled by the sword. Such had been the connection between the mother country and her colonies, that this unexpected change of affairs, found us without arms, without soldiers, without ships, without revenue, and dependent on annual importations from Britain for the very clothes which were to shield us from the frosts of winter and the pernicious influence of our Summer's sun.
Could it be believed that in this defenceless state, infant America would dare to take up the gauntlet thus haughtily thrown down by this gigantic champion, and entering the lists alone, match herself in single combat with the mistress of the deep; I had almost said the mistress of the world!—Yes, she did dare, she greatly dared to enter into the tremendous conflict. Where is the American, whose pulse does not beat high at the recollection of it, who is not proud of the fame of his country, and who does not feel ennobled by the manly resolution then taken to preserve our rights, or to perish with them? It is thus, and thus alone, that national grandeur and national safety, are to be obtained. By daring under such circumstances to contend for self-government, America shewed herself worthy to be free; and the courage which prompted her to engage in the enterprise, was a sure pledge of its successful issue.
Never can we sufficiently admire those enlightened patriots, who, at so much hazard to themselves, in the early stages of the war, saw the storm thicken around them, beheld the lightning flash, and heard the thunder roar, but refused to seek shelter from its violence by means humiliating to themselves or injurious to their posterity. Wonderfully magnanimous was the resolution taken by America, uninformed with the means of war, and having no other reliance than the courage of her sons, to join in the appeal to heaven and the sword; to meet with unshaken fortitude the pressure of varied and multiplied calamity; and to spurn the inglorious idea of purchasing ease and security, by the abandonment of her national character!
Turning our eyes from the fates who presided in our councils, with what pride and satisfaction must we view a brave and virtuous yeomanry, who, unimpelled by motives of personal ambition, could yield without reluctance the accumulated and well-earned profits of honest industry, and devote a large portion of their labors to objects no longer productive of individual wealth; who could at the call of their country, cheerfully relinquish those labors for the tilled field; and exchange the sweetness and serenity of domestic enjoyment, for the din of battle and the clangor of war. This was no effort of enthusiasm bursting forth in an immense display of momentary, but incapable of Ready and uniform exertion; it was no flash of lightning,
"That in a spleen unfolds both heaven and earth, Is dissipated and lost forever." It was the deliberate settled purpose of a generous, virtuous people, resolved to maintain that national character and those national rights, which they had been compelled to assume, by the unwarantable claims of a government, with which it had been their delight to be connected. For eight long years, the great mass of the people steadily supported a conflict, which was marked throughout its course by every species of privation and of suffering. With all the ports of our extensive coasts blockaded, the richer productions of our bountiful soil could no longer be exchanged for the manufactures of the other quarters of the world; commerce no longer poured her wealth into our lap, or furnished those conveniences which habit had converted into the necessaries of life. Labour was no longer stimulated by its usual encouragement, and honest industry lost its just reward. To increase the calamities of that disastrous period, a malignant enemy in the very bosom of our country, carried fire, devastation, and death,
into almost every part of it. Our towns, our villages, were devoted to the flames—and the humble cottage, not less than the edifice of wealth, was involved in the general ruin. Yet through all these sufferings and these perils, not an inglorious sentiment was permitted to escape America. However delectable peace might be, only safe and honorable peace could be accepted. To have bartered the dignity of our country for individual safety, to have trafficked away her national rights for domestic ease, to have given up one iota of her independence for the restoration of any personal gratifications, was unworthy of the hardy patriotism of the age, and would have doomed to infamy, the man who could have proposed it.
Even that sex, which seems formed to sweeten the fiercer passions, and to soften the more rugged manners of man; which seems best calculated to embellish, to adorn, to humanize the world; which shrinks from danger, and persuades by gentleness; partook of the general firmness, and participated in the general suffering. They exhibited a patient contentment and a persevering resolution, which would have shamed into courage, men, intimidated by the dangers of the conflict, and reanimated those who were worn out by a long course of individual sacrifices. They relinquished every personal ornament without a sigh, and knew not that they became more lovely by doing so. They yielded without a murmur every luxury to which they had been accustomed, and travelled with gay and sprightly steps along the toilsome path which conducted America to independence.
While the American army, surrounded with difficulties almost insuperable, maintained, with unshaken fidelity and unconquerable courage, the arduous conflict in which their country was engaged, the finews of war were cut, the funds of the nation gave way; and it was confidently believed by those, who founded their calculations on the ordinary character of man, that troops, half famished, half naked, and unpaid, would at length withdraw their support from a cause, in defending which so many ills were to be encountered. But these calculators eliminated by a wrong standard, the principles and motives of those from whom this conduct was expected. An exalted love of country, a high sense of national dignity, an enthusiastic devotion to national independence, had induced them to assume the military character; and no toils, no sufferings, no dangers, could induce them to lay it down, till their object was obtained.
Brave and disinterested patriots! Never shall your services be forgotten! A grateful country will recollect them, and will rejoice to honour herself by bestowing her honors upon you. At the head of this band of heroes, we behold a Chief marked out by heaven as the favour of his country. Endowed with every quality of mind and body, which could fit him for the arduous conflict he conducted; the deficiences of his country were placed in his hands; and he exhibited, in situations the most difficult and the most responsible, those rare virtues and talents, which the occasion most eminently required. Enterprising without rashness, firm without severity, persevering without obstinacy; in him, courage and caution were so happily blended that neither could obtain the ascendancy, but each appeared to rule as the public interest required. The firmness of his mind diffused itself over his countenance; and when he presented himself to his admiring soldiers, they ready were to believe, in contradiction to their own senses, that some great advantage was at hand. View him, with an army reduced by battle, by disease, or mistaken policy, to a mere handful, and even in this situation he was formidable. His mind, instead of bewailing misfortune, was employed in the means of repairing it, and of turning to the best account all the means he yet possessed. With such a leader, America could not be vanquished. With such a leader, the path to liberty and independence, might be intricate, but was certain.
Who can take this short review of our history, without sentiments of the most glowing admiration, for the sages who concerted, and the heroes who executed the political wonderwork of our revolution? Where is the bosom that does not burn with a noble ambition to emulate the glory of our fathers? My fellow-citizens, the events which have lately taken place, are calculated to revive in the bosoms of us all those feelings of bold and energetic patriotism, which made us a nation; and drew to this side of the Atlantic the eyes of an astonished and admiring world. On an occasion such as this, all diversity of political opinion should be, and I hope will be, lost in one great, one universal resolution, to support our government or be buried in its ruins. When the trump of war is found on our coasts, and the cannon of an enemy reverberates along our shores; let us not stop to enquire with diplomatic precision, into the causes of the contest; but, with instinctive patriotism, hasten to repel the first attack upon our country. At the cry to arms, the citizens of America, numerous as the sand upon their shores, and hardy as the oaks of their forests, shall rush from the mountains and the plains, and wave the triumphal eagle, once bathed in the best blood of their adversaries. Let us then, my fellow-citizens, with the inspiration, as well as in the language of that glorious instrument which first asserted our independence, pledge mutually to each other, and in defence of our common country, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.
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 Chetwynd Daniel, Daniel, Widow and administratrix of James Daniel, and Henry Lucas, executor of Overton 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, unadministered 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 Fauntleroy Defs. ILL of the defendants interposed in this cause, not having had legal notice of, or not being regularly before master commissioner Coleman, at the time of making up the accounts reported by him, the said report is set aside, and it is ordered, that the said accounts be again made up by the said commissioner, upon notice to all of the defendants, and reported to the court. A Copy. ANTY. ROBINSON, c.c.
Commissioner's Office, Williamsburg, June 13, 1807. THE parties concerned, are hereby notified, that I shall, at this office, on Thursday the 16th of July next, proceed to make up the accounts directed in the above case. Wm. COLEMAN, m.c. June 20. 1aw3w. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond, the 25th day May, 1807. THOMAS BURLING, and MARTHA his Wife, Plffs. against JOHN HOPKINS, Defs. THE Defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Country; on the motion of the 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. Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c.c. June 3. eoz3m.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON, April 28, 1807. Public notice is hereby given, THAT in pursuance of a Resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, James Davidson Esq. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent under the superintendence of the Secretary of the Treasury, to make purchases at private sale of the eight per cent stock, on public account. Such persons, therefore, who are proprietors of eight per cent stock, standing on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for Virginia, and who may be desirous of selling the same, within the price limited by law, are requested to make application to the commissioner of Loans at Richmond, who will inform them of the course to be pursued. It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that agreeably to a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, the principal of the eight per cent stock will be reimbursed to the respective proprietors thereof, on the 1st day of January 1809. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury caw 1180. May 12.
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, WET-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Molasses, Leaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Best Imperial and Hyson Tea, Pepper, Race and ground Ginger, Nutmegs & Cloves, Windsor shaving Soap, Linseed and Lamp Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown, Yellow Ochre, Patent Green ground in oil, 8 by 10 & 12 Winlow Glass, 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 20d Nails and Spike do. Barr Iron of all descriptions, square, flat and round Plowshares, German Steel, Fire dogs & Skillets, Powder and Shot, Liverpool fine Salt for pork, belt Hales Salt for Pork, Saltpetre & Brimstone, 600 pair Mens thick Shoes, mens fine shoes, boys do. Ladies Kid and Morocco Slippers, Table Linen and Irish Sheetings, Bare Skin, blue and mixed Plains, Patent Cord and Thickets, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Paste Board, Cotton and Wool Cards, a few barrels Mackerel, Novoschafta Herrings, do. Grindstones. Also, just received from Boston, One Piano Forte, and one elegant Piano Forte with additional keys. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, or 60 days note at the bank. BENJ. STETSON. caw3m. Jan. 22.
FOR SALE, THE TRACT or LAND, whereon the subscriber now resides, lying in the county of Amherst, about 4 miles from Warmfoster, 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, and other tract, lying in Buckingham, about 5 miles from Warmfoster, containing 400 acres, about 50 of which are cleared; a considerable part of this tract is good tobacco land; on it is a tolerable dwelling-house, and an excellent mill feat. 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. law6f. Amherst, May 26.
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 herein-after mentioned: TWO TRACTS, in the county of Goochland, one on Beaver Dam creek, containing 9 hundred acres; and the other called Littlefield, containing ten acres, at Goodrich's 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, } Commissioners. WM. MANN. } caw6df. June 28.
WANTED, A Young MULATTO or NEGRO MAN, who understands driving a Carriage well and taking care of Horses. He must, moreover, be well recommended for sobriety, honesty, industry and good principles—one raised in the country would be preferred. Cash will be given for a Man of the above description.—Enquire of the Printer. June 24. law2w.
LONDON SHOES. THE subscriber offers for sale, a large assortment of Ladies Satin, Kid and Morocco Slips and Ties, with and without heels, of London manufacture—A constant supply of Ladies' and Gentlemen's New-York Shoes. D. J. BURR'S, Hat & Shoe Store 2nd door above the Eagle-Tavern. caw8w. May 8. IF Hugh Millen, the son of Quinten Millen of New-York—will apply to the subscribers, who are Executors of his late Brother Alexander Millen, or to Col. Robert Gamble of the city of Richmond—he will hear something to his advantage. JOSA. FOLLINS, junr. JOHN LITTLE, HENRY KING. Edenton, N. C. July 3. oaw4w.
TAKEN from a Negro Fellow a few days since, a BANK NOTE, which he said he had found, but which I believe was stolen. The owner may have it on application to the subscriber, and paying the price of this advertisement. JOHN H. STROBIA. July 3. tf. TO BE RENTED, And possession given in ten days; FOUR large, elegant and commodious STORES, in the most central and busy part of this City. To them are attached, elegant, airy and extensive accommodations for the families of the Tenants. JOHN MAYO. June 20. tf.
LOAN OFFICE, STATE OF VIRGINIA, JUNE, 8, 1807. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the act "to supply a treasury to the state, 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. stock, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stock, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso, however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not redeemable 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 have notified their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the application 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. NOTE Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 649 82 of new six. between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 644 37 — Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 855 78 — between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 853 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. J. P. Com's. Lns. oaw9m. June 10.
TOBACCO LAND FOR SALE. In Amherst County, on Horsley's Creek—209 acres of RICH TOBACCO LAND, formerly the property of Mr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of Wincanton. This Land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst Court-House to Waugh's Ferry, on James River, a valuable stand for a country Store, with a framed house for that purpose, and sufficiently large, haying 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. 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. June 20.
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. ep3m5. May 29.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING PURCHASED THE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, of Gilliat and Kirby, and taken the Store lately occupied by them, WILL carry on the business under the firm of KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR. They will sell low for cash or on short credit, to punctual customers. JAMES KIRBY, RIVERS DRAKE, EDWD. TAYLOR, jr. ep6w. May 30.
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 McCredie, one of the administrators of John McCredie, deceased, who was the surviving partner of McCredie & McMillan: THEREFORE, all those who are indebted either by specialty or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to George McCredie, or make such other arrangement as may be most conducive to the interest of the said concern, as well as to the debtors thereof. It is expected that due attention will be paid to this notice, as it is desirable that a close should be immediately made of the transactions of the above mentioned firm. Nancy McCredie, Adm're. JAMES PENN, GEORGE MCCREDIE, } Adm're. Manchester, July 1. tf.
A CAUTION. THE repeated, and almost daily injuries that I experience, from the licentious conduct of many Dogs and Cows, who range through my Fields with their masters' permission, induces me to give public notice, 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 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, 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, so 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.
FOR SALE. TWO TENEMENTS, nearly opposite the Bell-Tavern, containing 42 feet front and 90 deep, at present occupied by Samuel Bell and Wm. Sander. 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 located for a family, for which good bonds will be taken. THOS. NORVELL, June 27. tf.
ROCKINGHAM SPRINGS, VIRGINIA. The subscribers have opened a HOUSE of ENTERTAINMENT, at the Rockingham Springs, about four miles from Harrisonburg, and two from Keff-Town, WHERE they will as well as their best endeavors 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 within a convenient distance to the Spring could be had; yet it may be said with truth, that none 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 2 1/2 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. 6w.
REMOVAL. JACOB JOHNSTON, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, MAIN STREET RICHMOND: Has removed his Store near the market-bridge, two doors below Messrs. Payler and Bobbman's, and adjoining Messrs. Darmstadt, Fofier 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.
DOCTOR WELLFORD MAY be consulted at the WARM SPRINGS, at any time from the 10th day of July to the end of the month; and after that period, at the 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 Drenn, 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 F. ary, 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 name, under the name of the Sassafras Bottom; & also two Tracts of Land, in the county of Botetourt, on Dack-creek, which empties itself into Roanoke river, containing about five hundred acres, and purchased by the said Andrew Lewis, one from John Frenn, and the other from Abraham Pickelmore; on one of which, is a valuable Grift 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 Drenn, 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, June 20. rdf.
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, May 13. tf.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. At a meeting of the Directors, held at the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Monday evening the 8th of June, 1807, RESOLVED, That the Stock-holders in the said company, pay to their Treasurer, on or before the first day of August next, the further sum of five dollars upon each share held by them respectively, in the said Company. A Copy. Teste, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. May 20. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of different sizes, WHICH will be disposed of for CASH or approved negotiable Notes at 60 days. TAYLOR & BROWN. June 10. tf. FOR SALE, By EDWARD HALLAM, THREE Hundred Barrels good merchantable CORN. Also, a few Thousand Wt. Slt Pe-tured BACON. July 1. tf.