Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-09-30 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1193.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1807.
12 1-2 Cents Single.
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     TOBACCO, $ 5 50 CASH.   WHEAT, new, 1 00 do.   FLOUR, superfine, new, 5 75 do.   FLOX, fine, 5 25 do.   CORN, 3 00 do.   HEMP, clean, (per ton) 180 00 do.   IRON, 110 00 do.   BACON, 15 do.   WHISKEY, 48 do.  
Circuit Court.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT. MONDAY, Sept. 21st.
CONTINUATION OF JACOB DUNBAUGH'S EVIDENCE.
Mr. Hay. State what passed between Col. Burr and yourself about your getting people to join him.
Witness. I stopt before with saying that Col. Burr had not spoken to me to engage citizens. But he had spoken to me about soldiers. On the 30th of December, after Col. Burr had obtained Capt. Bissell's consent for me to go with him, I went to Col. Burr where he was encamped about a mile or two below the garrison at Fort Massac on the Indiana side. Col. B. asked me into his cabin (a private room he had) and asked me if I could not get 10 or 12 of the best men in the garrison to go along with him. I asked him how it was to be done. He said, "get them to desert." I told him no. He asked me, if I could not steal out of the garrison, arms, such as muskets, fuses and rifles. I told him, that I would not, if I could, for him or any other man on earth; that I had always been well treated by the officers of the army. I told him, I had a rifle of my own; and he told me to bring it with me, and he would pay me for it. I started then to the garrison, and prepared myself to go; that was, after Col. B. had obtained liberty of my captain. The counsel for the accused contended that this kind of testimony was not at all relevant to the subject. After some discussion, the examination proceeded.
At the mouth of Cumberland, Walter Davidson engaged a man by the name of Casey. Q. On what terms? Witness. I do not particularly recollect. Q. How do you know that Davidson was the agent of Col. Burr? Witness. He belonged to the party and told me he was an agent for Col. Burr. The substance of the engagement was; he was to receive 12 1-2 dollars per month for 6 months, clothes and victuals for 6 months, and 100 acres of land, to fight against all opponents. This Mr. Davidson, Plumb, and Andrew Wood, were sent to New-Madrid to enlist more men. The witness here, returned to that point in his narration at which he had been interrupted on his former examination.—When I returned to Fort Massac on the 23th Dec. I gave Col. Burr's compliments to Captain Bissell and told him that Col. Burr had sent him a barrel of apples. The next day, 29th, Mr. Davidson, Plumb, and Andrew Wood, came to the garrison very early in the morning, in a skiff; this was the time when they told me that they were going to enlist more men for Col. Burr. They bought a skiff of me, that was left with me to sell by a Mr. Cudler, a surveyor, their own skiff was afterwards carried off by Col. Burr's party. That evening after sun-down, a barge came down to Fort Massac with 12 men in it. Col. Tyler and Maj. Hill were in it, and I think also Maj. Smith. They went up to Capt. Bissell's quarters, where they staid about 20 minutes; and I then heard Col. Tyler tell the boat's crew to return to where Col. Burr was encamped; with some other instructions that I did not hear. Between 12 & 1 o'clock that night Col. Burr's boats passed by the fort, and landed about one or two miles below the garrison. (Mr. Hay. How many men were there in the garrison? A. 44 men. Q. Was that the usual complement of men? A. No; some of the troops had gone to New Port, and some to other places. Q. Was there any artillery? A. None. Q. How wide is the river at that place? A. About a mile wide.) Next morning Captain Bissell told me to get six men with the clinker boat, to take him down the river a small piece. While the men were getting ready, a Mr. Port (perhaps his christian name was John) who had been lying there several days, asked me how I would like to go along. I told him I should like it very well, if I could get leave to go. He told me he had been speaking to Captain Bissell the evening before, and that Captain Bissell had consented to let me go. While the boat was getting ready, Captain Bissell, Colonel Tyler, Major Hill, and I believe Major Smith, came down. Captain Bissell got into his own boat; the rest pushed off in the boat that had been lying there several days and fell down in company with him to where Colonel Burr was encamped. Captain Bissell went into Colonel Burr's boat, and while there, Colonel Burr asked him, to let me go with him. I heard it, because though I was not in the same room, there was a thin partition between us, and I heard him ask Captain Bissell. I did not hear Captain Bissell's answer.—Captain Bissell came out, got into his own boat, and after going one or two hundred yards we landed and walked up to the garrison. 30th Dec. while I was in the military store, a man came in, who brought two letters from Colonel Burr. He gave Captain Bissell one, and the other to me. Captain Bissell went out, and after I had done in the Sally Port to the back of the garrison, and asked me whether Colonel Burr had been speaking to me about a furlough. I told him no. He asked me whether I wanted a furlough to go. I told him with his approbation and advice I would take one. Captain Bissell said, he would not advise me; but if I wanted one for 20 days, he would give me one. He told me, before the 20 days were out, I should see the General. He asked me, if Colonel Burr had told me any secrets, and if he had, that I must keep them to myself. I accepted of Captain B's
offer, and he told me to get ready to go with Colonel Burr. Then went and saw Colonel Burr, and the conversation passed about the men and arms which I have already related. That evening (on the 30th Dec.) Captain Bissell sent for me to his quarters, and told me, he was going to advise me, what I was to do; he advised me never to forsake Colonel Burr, that he would do something for me. He told me, that if ever Colonel Burr got on a field of battle never to leave him on the ground. At the same time he made me a present of a silver breast-plate. That evening I went to Captain Bissell's for my furlough. He gave me a furlough, with a letter to General Wilkinson, to be delivered by Colonel Burr. Colonel Burr had then started; and I was to give him the letter as soon as I overtook him. On the 31st December, being the day for muster and inspection, I asked Captain Bissell if I was to show my clothing; I said they were all packed up and on board. He told me I must borrow some for inspection, which I accordingly did, agreeably to his orders. Whilst the men were on parade, I went to his lady's quarters, to take my leave, and on my return, Captain Bissell having brought the men to a ground. He told me, "Dunbaugh, I wish you success, let you go where you will." I wanted to see Dr. Tuttle, before I went, and Captain B. told me, if I had no particular business, I had better go on, and if any one asked me where I was going, I was to say, I was only going a few miles down the river, and that I was coming back again. There was one of Colonel Burr's boats with eight hands to take me to him.
We overtook Colonel Burr on the 1st January at New-Madrid. I handed him the letter for General Wilkinson, and he broke it open. I told him, the letter was for General Wilkinson. He asked pardon, took me into his cabin, and seated it up. I asked him, what boat I was to go in, and he said, in his own; as its accommodations were better than in any other. We left New-Madrid about 11 or 12 o'clock that day (1st Jan.) Andrew Wood, remained at New-Madrid, and Plumb and Walter Davidson, who had been sent on to enlist men, got on board the boats; and Mr. Hopkins was left in their place to enlist. After we got into the stream, a keel boat came along side; and took Colonel Burr into another boat some hundred yards off. I saw him on the bow of that boat giving some instructions, but I could not hear them. Major Floyd had charge of this keel-boat and crew; and I understood they were instructed to be at Natchez in 4 days. When we got within 45 miles of the Chickasaw Bluffs, Colonel Burr asked me if I would go ahead with him to C. Bluffs, in a small boat, as I was acquainted with the river. I told him, I would. We got into a small boat with 12 more men, and he gave general orders to the other boats to follow on so as to reach the Bluffs early next morning. We got there between 12 and 1 o'clock that night (3rd Jan.) After we landed, Colonel Burr told me, I must go up to the garrison, and ask the commanding officer, if he could not get quarters, that night for himself and men. When I arrived at the garrison, I was conducted to Lieut. Jackson's quarters. He returned his compliments, and said he would furnish them with lodgings. Col. Burr went up with some of his men and supped. The next morning Col. Burr asked me, if I was acquainted with the men in the garrison. I told him, I was. He asked me, if I could not get 10 or 12 of the best men to desert. I told him, I would not. He then said, he would speak to them himself, and get two of the best men, and asked me to name them; which I did. (Upon being interrogated, the witness said there were nineteen men in the fort; few pieces of cannon; and the river about as wide as at Ft. Massac.) Sometime in the afternoon, I asked Col. Burr if he had got the men to go with him. He said he had. Sometime that evening he told me that Lieut. Jackson and the other men would follow in a few days. That day Colonel B. employed a man, one Skinner, to run him some musket-balls. He ran him 600; for which Colonel Burr paid him one dollar. He bought 3 dozen Tomahawks out of the factory, which Colonel B. distributed among his men; some he had helped. That day all the boats landed at the Bluff, and on the 5th they all started, except a small boat left for Colonel Burr. He soon overtook us, and got into his own boat. No one came from the garrison with him. We proceeded to a place, called Palmyra 35 miles above Bayou Pierre, on the 10th Jan. Col. Burr again asked me, if I would go down to Bayou Pierre with him. Mr. Wickham asked the court, whether the witness should proceed. How was this kind of testimony calculated to prove the overt act? How was it relevant to the charge? Was it not better for gentlemen to extract whatever they deemed material out of the witness by putting interrogatories?—Mr. Wirt. The witness was just coming to certain declarations of the accused, which directly related to the objects of this expedition. When he has arrived at Bayou Pierre and is about to tell something that is important, he is stopt. Chief Justice wished the attorney to put interrogatories.
Mr. Hay. Did you ever get out of Col. Burr's boat to go into another? A. Never, except at Chickasaw Bluffs and Bayou Pierre, when I went with Col. Burr at his particular request. Q. Did you go ashore at Judge Bruin's? and state what happened there.—The counsel for the accused objected to this general interrogatory. Chief Justice. Ask him whether any thing happened ere respecting this expedition.
Mr. Hay. Perhaps the witness may omit facts, because he deems them unimportant, which I may consider extremely relevant. Did any thing happen at Judge Bruin's respecting a publication? and state what it was. Witness. On Sunday the 11th January, while we were 3 or 400 yards from the shore, Col. Burr told me to arm myself with a rifle and conceal a bayonet under my clothes. He told me he was going to tell me something I must never relate again. He then told me that Gen. Wilkinson had betrayed him; that he had played the devil with him and had proved the greatest traitor on the earth. I told him I could not believe it and asked him how he knew it. He said he had seen published in a paper a letter, which he had some time before written to General Wilkinson in cyphers. He mentioned that Gen. Wilkinson had made oath to this letter before the court or in open court, I do not recollect which. He then told me he was fearful of being injured or taken; that I must keep a good look out about Judge Bruin's. Col. Burr went into Judge Bruin's to Breakfast; and I went into the Cotton Gin that was near the house. A boat came; and he told me to take a spy-glass and see whether it was his boat. I could not determine: He then directed me to go down, and if it was his boat to fire a musket. Q. Where is Judge Bruin's? A. About a mile and a quarter below Bayou Pierre. Mr. Wirt. Where did he say he had seen the paper? A. The paper had been handed by Judge Bruin to Col. Burr the evening before. Q. What was the conversation at Judge Bruin's? A. Col. Burr asked him, if he had any papers; he handed him this paper; and after reading 15 or 20 minutes, he rose up and said he must go to the boats.—Mr. Hay. Did the troops from the boats land there? A. Yes. Q. With what view did the men go ashore below the mouth of Bayou Pierre? A. They landed about two or three miles below, in the Louisiana territory.—The opposite counsel objected to these questions; but were overruled by the court. Mr. Hay. State what happened at the landing of the men. Witness. Some days after the men landed (they all landed) Col. Burr ordered ground to be cleared for a parade ground, for the purpose of exercising the men; but I never saw the ground myself, nor the men exercising. Some of the men however are here; Dr. Munholland is one of those men who assisted in clearing off the ground. There was a guard of 12 men paraded at this place. Wylie for one had a rifle and sword.
Mr. Wirt. Were there any Indians at that place? A. None. Q. What produced this guard? A. They understood that the militia were coming to take Col. Burr; and these 12 men were placed to alarm the boats. Q. Was this before or after sinking the muskets? A. It was before. The witness, upon being further interrogated, deposed, that a Mr. Lemaster had taken potatoes out of a hhd. then in Mr. Blannerhasset's boat, barrel of potatoes, with which he said he was going to fill the box of arms, so as to make it appear like a box of potatoes; that he was asked in the presence of Col. Burr to go & help to clear the ground; that Col. Fitzpatrick came to take an inventory of all the goods and arms that he could see; but that he did not see Col. F. search for the arms. Mr. Burr. Where was I all this time? A. I know not; but I saw you handing two or three muskets out of the cabin window of your own boat into Mr. Blannerhasset's boat. The witness further stated, that the arms which were sunk were sunk between Petit Gulf and Coles's Creek; that Col. Burr was looked upon as the commander in chief of the expedition; that in the night his boat was distinguished by two lanterns, placed one above another, whereas the rest had but one; and that in the daytime handkerchiefs were hoisted in some of the boats by way of flag.
Cross-Examined. Mr. Burr. You say your furlough was for twenty days? A. It was. Q. After the expiration of this furlough, were you not advertised as a deserter? A. I was. Q. Were you taken up? A. I was not. Q. When you got to Baton Rouge, did you write to Gen. Wilkinson? A. I did. Q. What did you write? A. That my furlough had been taken from me; and that if he would send me a furlough or a pardon, I would come on in three days. Q. Did you promise to give any information against me? A. I did not. Mr. Wirt observed, that he was authorized by General Wilkinson to say, that he had the original furlough given by Capt. Bissell.—Mr. Martin. Did he send you a pardon? A. General Wilkinson wrote to me to come down. Q. Have you that letter? A. No. It was taken from me at Baton Rouge. Governor Polk has it at this moment. Q. Did you write to Captain Bissell? A. I did. I mentioned to Captain Bissell, that as both of us might be injured by this transaction, if he would say that he had sent me as a spy, it would clear both him and myself. Q. When were you discharged from the army? A. I was not discharged in 1805, when I travelled with you. Q. Why were you discharged? show your hand to the court. A. There is my hand (one of the fingers appeared to have been injured) I can show my discharge. I procured a substitute; and many have liberty to procure them. Mr. Hay. Hand me the discharge; the witness accordingly presented it. *Q. Did you come round with General Wilkinson? A. I did. Q. Were you supposed? A. I did not know I was. Q. Who requested you to come round from New Orleans? A. I came by request of General Wilkinson. Q. Did he say for what? A. He said as a witness. Q. You gave a deposition in New Orleans? A. Yes. Q. At whose request? A. At General Wil-
kinson's. Q. When I came down the Mississippi in 1805, by whose orders did I have the men? A. I thought by General Wilkinson's. Q. Had they arms? A. I think not. Q. Had they colors? A. They had, as they were flying every day. Q. Did you not tell me, you expected your discharge? A. Yes. Q. Do you not know that the soldiers at Chickasaw Bluffs wanted to go with me; and I refused them? A. I recollect that you wanted me to get them to go, but I refused. Q. Did you not tell me that some of them wanted to go? A. I mentioned one or two. Q. Did any go? A. No. Q. Why? A. You told me that the lieutenant and all would follow in a few days.
Mr. Wirt. This previous voyage you took the year before; were they not troops of the United States? A. They were. Q. These soldiers; were they going where their company was? A. The whole company were going to New Orleans and this barge with ten men, was sent on ahead. Q. And this flag belonged to them? A. It did. Mr. Wickham. Were they regimental colors? A. They were colors made for the barge. Chief Justice. Did you tell Captain Bissell, that Colonel Burr had applied to you to get the men to desert? A. I did not. Mr. Wirt. Did you not reject the proposition? A. I did. At the request of the Chief Justice the witness here described the particular manner in which the arms were sunk. He said that they were so deep in the water, as to prevent the boat from going within fifty yards of the shore. He also related his visit to Judge Bruin's, where Colonel Burr got the newspaper. He also stated at the request of the court the contents of his letter to General Wilkinson; that if he would send him the furlough which Lieutenant Roney had taken from him or a pardon, that he would come on in three days. General Wilkinson informed him, that he had behaved very wrong in leaving the man he was going down with; but if he would come down, he should not be molested. Mr. Wirt. Where did the party break up? A. A few miles below Coles's Creek. Q. How far is Coles's Creek from Bayou Pierre? A. About 25 miles. Q. When was it, that this parting speech was made at Coles's Creek? A. About 6th or 7th of February.
* The Discharge states, that "having served three years and 6 months, and being permitted to procure a substitute in his place (J. D.) is hereby discharged."
NEW-ORLEANS, August 10. Proceedings at a numerous meeting of the citizens of New-Orleans and its vicinity held at the Coffee House in the city of New-Orleans, August 8th, 1807, at five o'clock in the afternoon. Dr. Watkins opened the meeting, by stating that its object was to express to the President of the U. States, the feelings and opinions of the citizens of New-Orleans, upon the subject of the late outrages committed upon the dignity of our common country, by a British armed vessel, near the Chesapeake Bay, and the slaughtering in cold blood, a number of our fellow citizens, and that too at a time when we had every reason to believe that the two nations were not only in profound peace with each other, but that the most cordial friendship and harmony existed between them. He said that it was well known that in this section of the American empire, there was no great physical force—that such as it was, it had unfortunately of late been very much enfeebled and torn asunder by party spirit and opposite views of our own local concerns; but on a great occasion like the present, when the honor, not of the American government alone, but of every man who boasts the glorious privilege of an American citizen, is at stake—he hoped and believed that party spirit would subside; and that the citizens of New-Orleans would imitate the noble example of their brethren at Norfolk and Richmond, in proffering to the government of our country, our lives and our fortunes, in defence of that glorious inheritance, left us by our ancestors, at the expence of much of their blood and treasure. The Doctor then observed that it would be necessary in the first place to organize the meeting, by appointing a Chairman and Secretary, and begged leave to propose that Daniel Clarke Esq. should take the Chair, which was unanimously agreed to. Dr. Watkins was appointed Secretary, and as soon as order was produced, Mr. Livingston rose and offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted. Resolved, That the citizens of New-Orleans view with becoming indignation, the conduct of the British naval commanders towards the government of the United States. Resolved, If a perseverance in such outrages, or a refusal to disavow and pacify them, should render war inevitable, that we will risk our lives and fortunes in support of the just cause of our country. Resolved, That be appointed a committee to prepare and report an address to the President of the U. States, expressive of our sentiments on this subject. On Motion—Resolved that the committee be to draft an address consisting of five persons. The blank in the 2d resolution was then filled with the following names: Edward Livingston, John Watkins, William Nott, P. F. Dunbaugh, and Joseph McLean. The committee having retired, in due time returned with the following address which after being twice read, was unanimously adopted.
Pursuant to a deed of
trust from Moses Davis and Mary, his wife, to the subscriber, dated on the 4th day of March last, to secure the payment of 3445 dollars, due, or owing from said Moses Davis to Prosser and Moure, assignees of Pleasant Youngblood; on Wednesday, the 23d day of this month, on the premises, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, for ready money, all that
Lot and parcel of Land,
lying and being in the county of Henrico, contiguous to the city of Richmond, being the same LOT and parcel of LAND, conveyed by Richard Adams and Elizabeth, his wife, to said Moses Davis by deed, dated 31 day of March, in the present year, beginning and running on the lead or street, leading from the Market house, in the city aforesaid, to Du Vals Village, north 4 1/2 deg's, west 4 chains and 32 links, to a street forty feet wide, dividing said lot and parcel of land, and the lot formerly William Cannon's now John Doyle's, and binding on said street north 89 deg's, east, 4 chains and 94 links to the corner of said street; thence on the back street, south 4 1/2 deg's, west 4 chains 32 links to a corner street 40 feet wide next towards said city, and binding on said street, south 89 deg's, west 4 chains, 36 links to the said road about the beginning, with the buildings and improvements thereon, consisting of
A Large Framed House,
Making three TENEMENTS—On so much of said premises as will raise the one third part of the aforesaid debt or sum of money, say 1148 dollars, 33 1/3 cents, with interest thereon, from the 4th of this present month, and the charges and expenses attending the sale. The sale will commence at or after 10 o'clock in the morning.
Geo. Wm. Smith. City of Richmond, Sept. 11, 1807.
N. B. Sales of a part of the above described property, were made on the 23d inst. amounting to 305 dollars only, and leaving 643 dollars, and 33 1/3 cents, beside interest yet due: to raise which, with the interest and charges, a further Sale will be made of the whole, or so much of the property remaining unsold, as may be necessary. This sale will be made upon the premises, on Tuesday, the 6th of next month, and will commence at 4 o'clock, P. M.
Geo. Wm. Smith. City of Richmond, Sept. 23, 1807.
PROPOSALS,
FOR
PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
A REPORT OF THE
T R I A L
OF
Col. Aaron Burr,
FOR
HIGH TREASON,
In the Circuit Court of the United States,
held at the City of Richmond, in Virginia, in the Summer of the year 1807.
TAKEN IN SHORT HAND,
BY DAVID ROBERTSON,
OF PETERSBURG.
THIS publication will contain a correct and full statement of the documents in the cause, the arguments of counsel, and the opinion of the Judges on the different points discussed, including the preliminary and interesting proceedings which occurred before the Grand Jury were sworn, and while they were in deliberation. It will consist of two volumes, bound in boards, of which, the precise number of pages cannot yet be ascertained, as the trial is not finished; but the price will not exceed fifty cents for every hundred pages: it will be less if it can possibly be afforded. It will be put to the press as soon as possible. The first volume will be ready to be delivered in two, and the second in four months from the termination of the trial, and sooner if it can be accomplished. It is essential to a correct execution of the work, that it should not be too hastily published. The price must be paid on the delivery of the first volume. The arguments of the counsel will be detailed as uttered—as also the opinions of the Judges—except where they were read in court; in which cases, they will be published as read and furnished by themselves. To all persons capable of reading and understanding, this trial, the most important that has ever yet taken place in America, will be amusing and interesting; and to the lawyer, politician, and man of general information, it will be particularly gratifying and useful; as comprising a valuable treatise on legal subjects, especially High Treason.
Mr. ROBERTSON, with some inconvenience to himself, undertook this publication at the earnest request of many respectable gentlemen, and in compliance with what he conceived to be a very general desire.—The applications to him were increased by a wish, to have a faithful and correct statement of the proceedings, His known skill and experience in this art, has aided him, particularly in former publications, and his legal and literary knowledge, warrant the belief, that his utmost confidence may be put in the fidelity and accuracy of his report.
To the foregoing will be added, the subsequent proceedings against Col. Burr. His trial for a midshipman's—(for preparing an expedition against Mexico)—and the motion to commit him in order to render him to the trial to be tried for treason said to be contemplated at the mouth of Cumberland river.

TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
SIR, On ordinary occasions, solemn professions of attachment to our country, and of devotion to its cause, would not only be unnecessary, but perhaps suspicious—any usual display of alacrity in the performance of the daily duties of a good citizen, might, without injustice, be ascribed to an overacted zeal, intended to cover disaffection.
But there are circumstances in which a state must depend as much on the warm affection, as the strict duty of its citizens. Such are those of impending war, or suspected insurrection. When insults are received which it would be disgraceful to bear! When treason is supposed to prey on the vitals of the government, and threaten its dissolution! It then becomes every man, in the first case to show that he feels and is ready to avenge the insulted dignity of his country; in the second, that he is uncomprehended by the poison which may have infested other members of society; and in both it behoves him not only to support by his acts, but to strengthen and encourage by the expression of his confidence, the constitutional directors of his country's force.
Impelled by these considerations, the inhabitants of the city of New Orleans pray you, sir, to receive the expression they now make of indignation and wounded pride, at the gross insult offered to our country, by the British squadron in the Chesapeake; or zeal and eagerness to obtain atonement for the injury; of attachment to the United States, and confidence in the administration of its government.
The confidence is increased by observing that every thing in the power of the executive has been done to assert the dignity of the nation, and shew its deep sense of the aggression—and we cannot suppress the pride we feel in the anticipation that the enemies of our country's honor, and the rivals of its prosperity may soon be taught that a free government is not only just to its friends, but formidable to its foes—That forbearance is not pusillanimity; and that the Americans of the present day have not degenerated from their ancestors of seventy-six.
Our successful, unassisted efforts, during the first years of that glorious struggle, will warn them against the danger of invading our country, and if they remember the daring enterprise of our seamen, they must know that a predatory war will not be wholly passive on our parts. Notwithstanding the boasted superiority of their navy, their commerce will not pass unmoistened by our coasts. The high blown credit of their merchants will shrink when no longer inflated by the fictitious capital they have acquired—their manufactures, unsupported by our market, will be crushed by the pressure of taxes. Their colonies cut off from our supplies, will sink into insignificance, or rise in open insurrection. An important member of their empire may perhaps seize this moment to assert its rights and avenge its wrongs. The nation itself, reeling under the burthen of its debt, must throw it off by a dangerous convulsion, or expire under its oppressive weight—and it is not improbable that Britain, humiliated by the first—may be finally ruined by the second American war.
It is to be lamented that these considerations have not occurred to prevent the injuries, vexations and insults to which we have been exposed.
May they, or others more weighty, operate to procure a full disavowal of the conduct to which we allude! ample retribution for the injuries we have sustained! and above all a speedy and exemplary punishment inflicted on the violators of our honor and repose!
On motion—Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of this meeting, be presented to our fellow citizens of Norfolk and Richmond, for their spirited and good conduct, in relation to the recent outrage committed by a British squadron, on the dignity of the U. S. near the Chesapeake Bay.
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN, SEPTEMBER 22.
A new pamphlet—A pamphlet was yesterday published in this city with the title of "THE BRITISH TREATY:" it is dedicated to those members of Congress who "have the sense to perceive and the spirit to pursue the true interests of their country." The writer is a federalist, and the pamphlet is ushered into the world at this juncture with the double view of impairing the well reposed confidence of the people in the patriotism, discernment, and integrity of the president, and of aiding the cause of England in our present misunderstanding with her. He professes to detail the substance of all the articles of the treaty which the president recently returned to the court of St. James's without submitting it to the Senate. In what manner or whence the author has obtained the treaty, I will not now conjecture, but if he has imparted the substance of it correctly, its peremptory and indignant rejection by the president will render him more than ever to every HONEST MAN in America; be his political opinions what they may; for, according to the author's statement, there was annexed to it by the British government a condition, which, had it been yielded to on our part, would have degraded the United States to their former abject condition of colonial dependence. Having thus noticed a production by which the administration is to be demolished and our independence laid with humility at the foot stool of the English throne, we leave it for the present, with the promise to expose it fully to public view; which promise we shall perform with cheerfulness and zeal proportioned to our assurance that the injury meditated to the author, will recoil upon those of whom he is the avowed advocate.
FROM THE N. Y. EVENING POST.
British Treaty.—We had put into our hands this forenoon, a pamphlet, with the interesting title of the British treaty. It is entitled,
"To those members of congress who have the sense to perceive, and the spirit to pursue the true interests of their country."
The writer having by some measure got possession of a copy of the late British
treaty which was agreed to by our ministers, and afterwards sent back by the president, has employed himself in a brief discussion of its merits. In our opinion nothing more interesting to the merchants of our country has appeared since the year 1794. And as it is extremely desirable that it should be extensively perused before the meeting of congress, when probably nearly the same treaty will again be sent us, we shall immediately proceed to furnish our readers with extracts.
FROM THE N. Y. DAILY ADVERTISER.
British Treaty.—An interesting pamphlet made its appearance yesterday, entitled "The British Treaty," dedicated "to those members of congress who have the sense to perceive and the spirit to pursue the true interests of their country." The following is given as the "purport of that treaty."
The first article, like the first of that concluded on the 19th November, 1794, by Mr. Jay, is merely formal; and the second confirms the first ten articles of the old treaty. It is, therefore, proper to give a glance at them.
The first, as is already mentioned, is merely formal; and the second is executed.
The third gives to each party the right of passing, through the territories of the other, in America, except within the limits of the Hudson's Bay Company. We find in it the following clause. 'But it is understood, that this article does not extend to the admission of vessels of the United States into the seaports, harbors, bays or creeks of his majesty's said territories, nor into such parts of the rivers in his majesty's said territories as are between the mouth thereof and the highest port of entry from the sea, except in small vessels trading bona fide between Montreal and Quebec, under such regulations as shall be established to prevent the possibility of any frauds in this respect; nor to the admission of British vessels from the sea into the rivers of the United States beyond the highest ports of entry for foreign vessels from the sea. The river Mississippi shall, however, according to the treaty of peace, be entirely open to both parties; and it is further agreed, that all the ports and places on its eastern side, to whichsoever of the parties belonging, may freely be resorted to and used by both parties, in as ample a manner as any of the Atlantic ports or places of the United States, or any of the ports or places of his majesty in Great Britain.'
The fourth article, after mentioning that it is uncertain whether the Mississippi extends so far to the northward as to be intersected by a line to be drawn due west from the Lake of the Woods, in the manner mentioned in the treaty of peace, provides 'for a joint survey of the northern part of that river' and agrees, that, 'if on the result of such survey it should appear that the said river would not be intersected by such line,' the parties will regulate the boundary in that quarter by amicable negotiation.
The fifth article, after mentioning that 'doubts had arisen what river was truly intended under the name of the river St. Croix,' provides for ascertaining that river, and the latitude and longitude of its mouth and sources.
The sixth, seventh and eighth articles have been executed.
The ninth provides for persons holding lands in the dominions of one of the parties who are subjects and citizens of the other; and the tenth is a stipulation in favor of moral honesty, viz. that neither party shall sequester or confiscate debts or property in the funds, &c.
The third article of the new treaty provides for and regulates commerce between the United States and the British East Indies, in the same terms as the thirteenth article of the old treaty, except that the words, and sailing direct from the ports of the said states are inserted in the first clause, which now runs thus: 'his majesty consents that the vessels belonging to the citizens of the U. S. of America, and sailing direct from ports of the said United States, shall be admitted and hospitably received in all the seaports and harbors of the British territories in the East Indies,' &c.
The fourth article of the new treaty is the same as the fourteenth of the old one, and stipulates for a general liberty of trade between the United States and the British dominions in Europe.
The fifth article of the new treaty is the same as the fifteenth of the old one (regulating the duties on ships and merchandise) with two exceptions: the first reserves to Great Britain, for imposing a tonnage duty equal to what shall be imposed by the other party. The second is made by substituting a new clause for the reservation formerly made by Great Britain, of 'the right of imposing on American vessels entering into British ports in Europe, such duty as may be adequate to counteract the difference of duty now payable on the importation of European and Asiatic goods when imported into the United States in British or in American vessels.' Instead of this, the following words made part of the new article.—'And in the trade of the two nations with each other, the same duties on exportation or importation of goods or merchandise shall be imposed, and the same drawbacks and bounties allowed in either country, whether the exportation or importation shall be in British or American vessels.'
The sixth article of the new treaty states that the parties cannot agree about our trade to the British West Indies; but that 'while they will attempt an amicable agreement, both may exercise their existing rights.'
The seventh of this, like the sixteenth of the other treaty, provides for the appointment of consuls, &c.
The eighth of this, like the seventeenth of the other, provides for speedy decision on the capture and detention of vessels suspected of carrying enemy's goods or contraband of war. There is added a promise on the part of Great Britain, that hereafter indemnification shall be granted for unjust seizure, for detention and vexation.
The ninth article is the same as the eighteenth of the old treaty, (respecting
contraband,) only that of tar and pitch are excepted from the catalogue, unless when going to a place of naval equipment.
The tenth article is the same as the eighteenth of the old (respecting blockade) with the addition, that passengers not in the military service of an enemy, shall not be taken and made prisoners.
By the eleventh article, citizens of the U. States may carry European goods to the colonies of enemies of Great Britain (from the ports of the U. States,) provided that both vessel and cargo be bona fide American property, that the goods shall have been laden within the U. States, and that (in addition to that part of the duty already reserved from the drawback on exportation) the further sum of one per cent. ad valorem on such goods shall be paid. They may also export from the U. S. to Europe, the produce of colonies of the enemies of Great Britain, provided they, being neutral property, shall have been laden as before, and that two per cent. ad valorem be paid on exportation in addition to what is reserved on the drawback. After the expiration of the treaty, all antecedent rights on these subjects are to be revived.
The twelfth article extends to ships of G. Britain, and of all nations who shall adopt the same regulation, the protection of our neutrality from a marine league to five miles from our shore.
The thirteenth article is substantially the same as the nineteenth of the old treaty, regulating privateers.
The fourteenth is the same as the twentieth of the old treaty, respecting pirates.
The fifteenth article of this treaty, like the twenty-first of the other, prohibits the subjects or citizens of one party, to accept commissions from enemies of the other, and to commit acts of hostility.
The sixteenth, like the twenty-second of the other, forbids reprisals before a demand of satisfaction.
The seventeenth is the same as the twenty-third of the old treaty, which, after stipulating that 'the ships of war of each of the contracting parties shall, at all times, be hospitably received in the ports of the other, provides that American vessels driven by 'stress of weather, danger of enemies, or other misfortune,' to seek shelter, shall be received in ports into which such vessels could not ordinarily claim to be admitted.
The eighteenth article, like the twenty-fourth of the old treaty, prohibits the armament of privateers belonging to the enemies of either, and the sale of their prizes in ports of the other party.
The nineteenth is the same as the twenty-fifth of the old treaty, permitting ships of war to bring in their prizes and take them away again without payment of duties, and prohibiting the entry of ships of the enemies of either party, which shall have made prize unless driven by stress of weather; in which case they are to depart as soon as possible.
The twentieth is the same as the twenty-sixth of the old treaty, providing for merchants and others in one country when war breaks out with the other.
The twenty-first of this, like the twenty-seventh of the other, relates to giving up persons charged with murder or forgery.
The twenty-second is a new article respecting shipwrecks, and promising humane treatment.
The twenty-third secures to each the rights of the most favored nation, and declares that 'all treaties heretofore made by either with any nation, shall ipso facto be extended in all their favourable operations to the other.'
The twenty-fourth engages to join in abolishing the slave trade.
The twenty-fifth contains the stipulation that this treaty is not to interfere with antecedent engagements. And,
The twenty-sixth limits the duration to ten years from the exchange of ratifications.
It is dated the 3d December, 1805; but previous to the signature two notes were given, by the British to the American commissioners. The first keeps open for future discussion a claim of Britain not to pay more on goods sent from Canada or New Brunswick, into the territories of the U. States, than is paid on the importation of such goods in American ships. The second note declares that the king of Great Britain has directed his commissioners, before they sign the treaty, to deliver that note, in order that a fair understanding may be had by all parties of his majesty's views, in consequence of the blockading decree, to which the attention of the American commissioners is invited. The decree so recent in point of time, and so novel and monstrous in substance, that his majesty is at a loss to calculate on events; but supposing, however, that it will be formally abandoned or totally relinquished by Bonaparte, or in case he is mistaken in that supposition, he rests with confidence on the good sense of the government of the U. S. that they will not submit to an innovation so destructive to the rights of neutral commerce. Should he, however, be mistaken in all these points, and the enemy should actually carry into execution his threats, and neutral nations acquiesce in such usurpations, he may probably, though reluctantly, be obliged to retaliate. The treaty secures to the U. S. so many privileges of neutral commerce, that at a time when his majesty and all neutral nations are threatened with such extension of belligerent pretensions from the enemy, without any explanation from the U. S. what they will do in case Bonaparte attempts to force on them his decree, his majesty must reserve to himself to act according to contingencies in that particular, the signing of the treaty notwithstanding.—And as the distance of the American commissioners from their government renders a previous explanation impossible, his majesty authorises his commissioners to finish the treaty. This is done under the fullest persuasion, that, before the treaty returns to Europe, from America ratified; time will discover the formal abandonment or tacit relinquishment of the enemy of his pretensions, or in case it should not take place, that the government of the United States, by their conduct or assurances will secure his majesty that they will not submit to innovations so destructive of maritime rights. But in case Bonaparte enforced his decree according to its tenor, and if neither by the
assurances nor conduct of America a disposition is shown to oppose it, his majesty wishes it to be fairly and clearly understood, that he will not consider himself bound by the signature of his commissioners to ratify; or in case he ratifies, he will not and cannot be precluded from adopting such measures as may seem necessary for counteracting the designs of his enemy, whenever they shall occur, and be of such an extraordinary nature as to require extraordinary remedies."
NORFOLK, September 24.
COMMUNICATED.
Yesterday a meeting took place between Dr. STARK, and Capt. GORDON, of the Chesapeake, in consequence of a dispute on the subject of Commodore Barron's conduct—several shots were exchanged without effect. The affair terminated in the Doctor's receiving a wound through the arm from Lieut. Crane, the friend of Captain Gordon!
September 25.
ARRIVED.—The ship Rolla, Garey, 44 days from London, with a cargo of Dry Goods, arrived in Hampton Roads on Wednesday bound to City Point.—Passengers, Mr. Drake and Dr. Dandridge.
SALES AT AUCTION.
For the benefit of the underwriters, WILL BE SOLD; at the office of the Subscribers, on Thursday the first October, 2 Bales Duffel Blankets, No. 11 and 14 N. S. B. Damaged on board the Brig John and Charles, Captain Leonard S. Meritt, from Liverpool.
PROSSER & MONGURE, Auc'rs. September 23, 1807.
FALL GOODS.
KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR,
ARE now receiving by the Ship Rolla, from London, a large and handsome assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, (selected by a par. ner of the house.)
AMONG WHICH ARE London Superfine Cloths, Casimeres, and Ties, line, superior quality. Gentlemen's Patent Silk and Beaver Hats. Children's Trafalgar and Erskine do. Elegant Leno Pique and Sewed Muslins. Do. Robes and Dresses. Colored Italian Grapes for Ladies' Dresses. Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery. Irish Linens, Lawns and Sheetings. 4-4 Cotton Shirting, very fine. Ladies' Kid Shoes. Callbees Cambricks, Chambrays, Cotton and Thread Laces, &c.
And in daily expectation of receiving by the Protegee from Liverpool, a large assortment of COARSE WOOLens, and all of which will be sold very low, wholesale and retail, for cash, or on a short credit to punctual customers. Richmond, September 23, 1807.
Valuable Land for Sale.
To be sold, at Mecklenburg Courthouse, on the second Monday in November next (being court day) if fair, if not, on the next fair day at the same place, at public sale, to the highest bidder.
553 Acres of LAND,
Living on Roanoke river, in the said county, being the balance remaining unsold of the tract known by the name of OCONOECHEE, at present leased to William Burchett, whose lease will expire on the first day of January next, on which day possession will be delivered to the purchaser. The high land also is generally of very good quality, well adapted to the production of corn, tobacco, wheat and oats. A great proportion is in woods, and heavily timbered. The plantation has every convenient house for an overseer and negroes barns for tobacco, &c., and all the grounds in cultivation are under excellent fences. It is expected, however, that any person desirous of purchasing will view the premises himself.
The situation of this land, so convenient to the navigation of Roanoke, which will probably in a few years be connected by canals with the rivers Meherrin, Chowan and Nansemond, and the bay of Chesapeake, renders it an object of importance to a man possessed of capital and desiring to employ it profitably.
One third of the purchase money is to be paid in hand. Credit will be given for another third until the first day of January, 1809, and for the remaining third until the first day of January 1810, the purchaser giving bonds with good security for the payment of the money with interest from the day of sale (which in case it is to be remitted in case the principal is punctually paid) and further securing the said payments by a deed of trust on the premises. An accurate plot of the land will be shown on the day of sale, and an unquestionable title made to the purchaser, by Wm. Munford.
Richmond, Sept 25, 1807. Wm. Munford.
The Hallerian Academy,
WILL be open for the reception of new Scholars, in the course of October next; when Mr. D. DOYLE, professor of the Latin, Greek and Mathematical Department, (formerly principal of Trenon Academy—Revisor of the Latin and Greek Classics, published at Philadelphia, and author of several literary performances,) will join several other teachers actually engaged by Dr. Haller, for the instruction of his respective pupils. The extensive buildings of this institution being now nearly finished, Doctor Haller has actually made the most convenient arrangements for the admission and accommodation of young gentlemen in the one extremity, whereas the other parts of the buildings entirely distinct and separate, are actually appropriated for the accommodation of the Female Department, and his family of the same sex.
It is therefore his wish to admit in future a larger number of pupils of both sexes, whose education shall always command his utmost exertions and vigilance.
But at the same time Doctor Haller must publicly declare, that all those who will not confirm themselves most scrupulously to his rules and regulations actually in force, shall be dismissed without any exception. September 23, 1807.
Taken up by the subscriber living in the county of Cumberland, TWO STRAYS. The one a BRINDLE COW, about nine years old, without any mark, or brand, appraised to eleven dollars. The other a RED COW, about eleven years old, with a crop in the left ear, a slope in the under part of the right ear and both horns sawed off; appraised to eight dollars. Jerman Baker, Woodville, 12th September 1807.
Virginia Argus. RICHMOND: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1807. CIRCUIT COURT. MOTION FOR COMMITMENT. SATURDAY, September 26.
Evidence of Gen. WILKINSON.
Mr. Hay. Will you be so good as to state the written communications made to you by Col. Burr, and the oral communications of Mr. Swartwout?
Gen. Wilkinson. On or about the 8th of October of the last year, (1806) I was sitting, in the evening, with Col. Cushing, at his quarters, and with him alone, when a gentleman entered [Mr. Hay. At what place? A. At Natchez.] The gentleman enquired for Col. Cushing, who rose and received him. He presented a letter to the Col. who broke the seal, and read it. The gentleman then announced himself to be the Mr. Swartwout referred to in that letter; and Col. Cushing introduced him to me as the friend of Gen. Dayton; handing me at the same time the letter, a copy of which I have, and the contents of which I well recollect.
[The General then produced a paper, said to be the deposition of Col. Cushing, which comprehended this letter. Mr. Botta said, when you are about to shew a paper, you will please to submit it to our inspection. Gen. Wilkinson. I shall be governed by the Judge in that respect. Mr. Botta. Then we shall request the Judge to govern you in that respect. Gen. Wilkinson. I shall endeavour to conduct myself with propriety, and in the most decorous manner to the court. Here Gen. Wilkinson recapitulated the contents of the letter; which may be seen in the annexed deposition of Col. Cushing, marked A.]
Mr. Swartwout took a seat, and informed us that, being on his way down the Mississippi for New Orleans, in company with a Mr. Ogden, they had heard at Fort Adams of the impending operation against the Spaniards, which had induced him to attend the Red River, in order to join me, and volunteer his services in the Campaign; and that Mr. Ogden had proceeded on his journey to New Orleans. Col. Cushing retired for a few minutes; and pending that interval, Mr. Swartwout slipped from his side pocket a letter and packet or envelope, which he said he was charged by Col. Burr to deliver to me. I held the letter in my hand; and it is a formal letter of introduction of Mr. Swartwout by Col. Burr. [Mr. Martin served that, if any letters were produced, they should be lodged with the clerk, where both parties might have an opportunity of inspecting them. Chief Justice. Not unless they are read. The letter was laid upon the Clerk's table.] I enquired of Mr. Swartwout where Col. Burr was. He answered that he was in Philadelphia; or that he had left him there. Col. Cushing returned, and the conversation took a general course. After some time, Mr. Swartwout withdrew; and I retired to my chamber; and in the packet or envelope I found a letter addressed to me in cypher from Col. Burr. [Chief Justice. I did not understand you. How did you get that letter? A. It was in the packet, or envelope.] This letter was principally in cypher; the closing paragraph, however, was in the ordinary script. I resorted to the key, and attempted an interpretation of the letter. I did not complete it; but discovered enough in the course of the evening to satisfy me, that there was some illicit project on foot. I arose early in the morning, and called on Col. Cushing my second in command, and adjutant and inspector to the army. I stated to him that Mr. Swartwout had borne me a letter from Col. Burr, the nature of which I explained; and observed to him, that Mr. Swartwout's declarations, that he had come with a view to volunteer his services in the campaign against the Spaniards, were merely intended to cover his real design. I then communicated to Colonel Cushing the measures which I should pursue; enjoining on him, at the same time, to observe the strictest secrecy. Were it permissible to be read, here is a statement of the facts sworn to by Colonel Cushing. [The General held, at this time, in his hand, the paper marked A. Mr. Wirt. This statement is signed by Col. Cushing, with a certificate of his qualification, in legal form, annexed. Mr. Wilkinson. An affidavit forming no part of the case before the Court cannot be introduced. Mr. Hay. Gen. Wilkinson states that, on the morning after the letter was partly deciphered, he stated to Col. Cushing its contents, and communicated to him the measures which he should pursue. These are facts detailed in that deposition; and, if the gentlemen do not wish to see them there is an end of the controversy. The Genl. proceeded.] One paragraph of the letter, I have observed, was in the ordinary script. [Here the paragraph was read by Gen. Wilkinson, in the following words. "He is a man of inviolable honor & perfect discretion,—formed to execute rather than to project,—capable of relating facts with fidelity, & incapable of relating them otherwise. He is thoroughly informed of the plans and intentions of —, and will disclose to you as far as you enquired, and no farther. He has —, and may be embarrassed in your presence,—put him at ease, and he will satisfy you."] I determined to avail myself of this reference to obtain from Mr. Swartwout that information on which I could not discover from the letter: that is, the object to which Col. Burr explicitly directed his views; and, in the course of several days, I obtained from him, substantially, the following facts: That he had left Col. Burr at Philadelphia, occupied, day and night almost, on an enterprise which he had in contemplation; that he lived in a retired part of the City, in a small house with several rooms, where he received persons with whom he had to transact business; and that he saw no two persons at the same time. He observed to me that Commo-

done Truxton was frequently with him, & zealously engaged in his enterprise. He observed, at the same time, that a man who superintended the public buildings at Washington was also zealously engaged. He did not recollect his name: but on my mentioning the name of Latrobe , he said, that was the man. He said that he had been dispatched by Col. Burr from Philadelphia, and had traversed the states of Ohio & Kentucky. I so understood the gentleman at that time; but have since discovered that he descended the river. [ Mr. Bots . By whom did you understand that he had descended the river? A. By a man who informed me that he had rowed him down from Pittsburgh.] Another reason why I may have been mistaken was this. He informed me that he had passed to Frankfort in quest of Gen. Adair , for whom he had dispatched from Col. Burr ; and, not hearing of him there, had returned back to Lexington in pursuit of him; where he was informed by Maj. Hagley that Gen. Adair (being in ill health) had gone to some medicinal spring; and that, if he would wait a few days, he might see him; that he did so, and thus had an interview with him without incurring any suspicion; at which time he delivered his dispatches. He said Gen. Adair was zealously engaged in the enterprise; and observed "tell him that I will not write to him, but that I expect to meet him at the place; that he may depend I will meet him at the spot;" or words to that effect. Mr. Swartwout proceeded to inform me that he came to Louisville , and felt himself at a loss how he should reach me with the most certainty: that a rumor had prevailed there that I had descended the river. Finally on the advice of Mr. Floyd , he determined to go across the country, under an expectation of finding me at St. Louis . Accompanied by Mr. Ogden , he proceeded his journey to Kaskaskia . Finding that I had descended the river, he determined to alter his route; he purchased a Skiff, employed hands, and followed me down to fort Adams . At this point, I asked him whether this sudden change of route might not expose him to suspicion. He said that, to guard against this, he had wound his horse with his pen-knife, and informed the people that his intentions were to have visited St. Louis ; but, having experienced this accident, he should pursue his original destination, which was to descend the river to New-Orleans . On arriving at fort Adams , and discovering that I had proceeded to Natchitoches , he determined to follow me; and a friend Mr. Ogden (pursuing his route) went on with dispatches from Col. Burr to his friends in New-Orleans . Mr. Swartwout informed me that Col. Burr , supported by a numerous and powerful association extending from New-York to New-Orleans , was about to levy an armed force of seven thousand men, with a view to carry an expedition against the Mexican provinces; that five hundred men would descend the Mississippi river with Colonel Swartwout , and a Major or Col. Tyler : that the boats were already built. He observed that this territory would be revolutionized, where the people were ready to join; and that some seizing, he supposed, would be necessary at New-Orleans : that they expected to make their embarkation about the 1st of February; that they proposed landing at La Vera Cruz , & marching from thence to Mexico . I observed to him that there were large sums of money in the bank of New-Orleans . He replied that he knew that full well. I observed, "surely you will not violate private property." He said, "we mean only to borrow and will return it;" that they must equip themselves at New-Orleans ; that naval protection would be had from Great Britain ; that Commodore Truxton and the officers of the navy were so disgusted with the government that they were ready to join; and that pilot boats to be soon were contrived for the southern coast of the U. S. for the service. He enquired of me whether I had heard of Doctor Bollman ; and, on my replying in the negative, he expressed some surprise; observed that Doctor Bollman and a Mr. Alexander had been dispatched from Philadelphia, by sea, to New-Orleans , with dispatches from Col. Burr to me, and that they must have arrived. Mr. Swartwout informed me that he was obliged to go to New-Orleans ; & was also under engagements to meet Col. Burr and Gen. Danton at Nashville , on the 20th of November. I think Mr. Swartwout left Natchitoches , about 18th of October, for New-Orleans , as I understood. It may be proper, in this stage of my testimony, to say that the envelope, which contained the cyphered letter from Colonel Burr , covered also two other letters. To save misapprehension, it may also be proper to say, that when I speak of an envelope, it is in contradistinction to a sealed packet. It occurs to my recollection that a letter addressed to John Peters, Esq. of Nashville was enclosed in the envelope, as well as another letter, from Gen. Danton , in cypher. (See Danton's letter, Note C.) [ Mr. Baker . Do you say that the letter from Gen. Danton was enclosed in another cyphered letter? A. No. I say expressly to the reverse. It came with it. Mr. Wickham objected to reading the letter from Gen. Danton . He said that, Gen. Danton being absent, he had no opportunity of consulting him, or of ascertaining his wishes respecting it. If there be no other evidence that the letter was from General Danton , except that a letter was received by General Wilkinson purporting to be a letter of General Danton's , it was not evidence. Mr. Hay . The fact stated by General Wilkinson is that he received this letter. It may have had a considerable influence with him, as to the course which he pursued. He received, the letter together with another cyphered letter from Col. Burr ; and the fact being that he received this letter purporting to be a letter from Gen. Danton , it surely may be read. Mr. Wickham . If the letter by itself would not be evidence, it's being connected with others would not make it so. Mr. Hay . On that distinction, I mean to offer it. If Gen. Danton were before the court, he might require some other evidence as to the authenticity of the letter. Gen. Wilkinson is telling his whole story; he is to give his whole narrative; and all the circumstances will bear upon each other. The
Chief Justice at first said, that, if General Wilkinson could say that the letter influenced his conduct, it might be read; but, finally, he observed, that, on the motion now before the court, it might be improper to read it. If it be the intention of Gen. Wilkinson to state that certain conduct of his was produced by that letter, he may state that such conduct was produced. Gen. Wilkinson . I must say this letter materially influenced the measures which I pursued. Mr. Hay . There is certainly a wide difference between this case, a mere examination before a Judge, and a trial before a jury. This letter may identify Gen. Danton with the meeting at the mouth of Cumberland . Gen. Wilkinson . Here is the letter, addressed to J. Peters Esq. signed " A. Siephens " It appears to be in a disguised hand; but I have no doubt of it's being the hand writing of Col. Burr . (See Note D.) I returned from the operations against the Spaniards, the 5th of November; and, on the next morning [ Chief Justice . To what place did you return? A. To Natchitoches .] On the morning of the 6th November, a small Frenchman (whom I had never seen before, nor have I ever seen him since) presented a packet to me, and took his leave. This I found to be a letter from Doctor Bollman covering a letter from Col. Burr . The letter from Doctor Bollman , in his proper hand writing, bears date September 27th, 1806, from New-Orleans (See Note * *) Here is the cyphered letter enclosed by Doctor Bollman ; and I found it is an exact duplicate, as it professes to be, of the one received by Mr. Swartwout ; with this variation—"Doctor Bollman , equally confidential, better informed on the subject, and more intelligent, will hand this duplicate." [This letter was laid upon the clerk's table.] That letter also included one from General Danton . [ Mr. M. Rae . Of the same tenor of the former? A. No: quite different.] This letter of General Danton is partly in cypher, and partly in the common script. (See Note E.) [ Mr. Wirt . Are you acquainted with General Danton's hand writing? A. Perfectly. Mr. Hay . How did you become acquainted with it? A. From a long and familiar correspondence. Here is a letter from General Danton to me, introducing his son, which will show the similarity of the hand writing. [Here the General produced the letter of introduction.] On the same morning I received the following information from Natchez , in a letter from James L. Donaldson , dated the 30th of November, 1806. [Here General Wilkinson offered to read the letter; but it was rejected by the court. See Note F.] In consequence of the receipt of this letter from Mr. Donaldson , and my reflections on the letters from Col. Burr , I determined to concentrate my whole force at New-Orleans , as soon as possible. [ Mr. Hay said that he was willing in order to save time, to waive every thing which related to the operations of the army; and requested that General Wilkinson would proceed to relate what occurred at New-Orleans .] I proceeded from Natchitoches to Natchez , and descending from that place reached Fort Adams on the 18th of November; where I found Mr. Swartwout , who had been taken ill on his route from Natchitoches to New-Orleans , and, for his accommodation, was invited by some one of the officers to that place. He informed me that Mr. Ogden had reached that place, on his way to Tennessee ; but, being alarmed by the rumors which prevailed in that part of the country, he was afraid to proceed, and had halted there. I enquired of Mr. Swartwout whether Mr. Ogden had borne any letters. He said that he had not; but that Lieutenant Spence of the navy had been sent, sometime before, from New-Orleans , through the country, with letters from Col. Burr . I proceeded on, and reached New-Orleans on the 25th of November, in the evening; and, on the 26th, in the morning, I received this letter from Doctor Bollman . [Here General Wilkinson produced the letter. See note G.] This letter reminds me of a circumstance which I had omitted. The morning after I had received the letter of Doctor Bollman at Natchitoches , I acknowledged the receipt of it in a short note, and informed him that I should be in New-Orleans about the 20th. I did not call on Doctor Bollman till the 30th. After the ordinary salutations, I enquired whether he had heard of Col. Burr , since his arrival. He informed me that he had not. I asked him whether he had heard of Lieutenant Spence's arrival in Tennessee . He enquired how I came to know anything of Lieutenant Spence . I informed him that it was through Mr. Swartwout . He assured me that he had sent dispatches for Col. Burr by Lieutenant Spence , and that he had heard of his arrival at Nashville . He then enquired what part I meant to take? I observed that I felt myself delicately situated. It was impossible that I could take any part, while I held my commission; and I was so circumstanced that I could not get rid of it. He asked me what I thought of the competency of the force of the undertaking. I observed that it depended upon a variety of circumstances; such as winds, weather, composition and appointment of the troops, skill in conduct, the resistance of their opponents, and other causes on which the success of military operations depend. But I gave it as my opinion, that I thought the force insufficient. He said that Col. Burr had gone too far to retract; that he had numerous and powerful friends in the United States, who stood pledged to support him with their fortunes; and that he must succeed. He then enquired of me my opinion as to the state of the magazines of provisions in New-Orleans . I observed that, if Col. Burr descended with the force proposed, they would starve, unless he brought provisions along with him; for I had before ascertained precisely the quantity then on hand. He said that it was his opinion, also, that there would be a scarcity of provisions; that he had written to Col. Burr on the subject; and that he expected a supply from New-York and Norfolk , where Col. Burr had many friends. He said that he had noticed in the public prints the sailing of some vessels with flour; and supposed that they might be destined for that place. I did not see Doctor Bollman , afterwards, till the 5th of December; the day after the arrival of the mail; and I called on him to enquire the news. He
said that he had seen a letter from Colonel Burr , of the 30th of October, in which he stated that he had been at Natchez , on the 20th of December, with two thousand men; to be followed by four thousand more; and that he could have raised or levied twelve thousand men, as easily as at , if he had thought them necessary. I then informed Doctor Bollman , that, if Col. Burr came to New-Orleans , I should oppose him. He replied, they must come there for provisions and equipments. He observed that Col. Burr had given confidence in me; but he did not know what had passed between us; and asked, if I could not make such a defence as would cover my reputation, and still permit him to come. I replied in the negative; and we then parted. Some few mornings afterwards, he called at my quarters; there was a gentleman in the room; and I took him into the Piazza. He said, that he wanted to know my determination. I expressed my surprise; and told him that he knew my determination. Mr. Hay . While you were thus extracting from Doctor Bollman the secrets of his party, were you taking any measures for the security of New-Orleans ? A. Yes. My orders and instructions will show what measures I deemed it my duty to pursue. For these I am responsible to the executive of the United States. Mr. Martin . Are the cyphered letters filed? A. Yes. Q. Are the keys furnished? A. Here it is. [ Mr. Bots mentioned the situation of Mr. Tazewell who was summoned as a witness on the part of Col. Burr . He said that Mr. Tazewell had represented the situation of his family to be such as to require his immediate return home. Mr. Bots observed that, although he had introduced the request of Mr. Tazewell to be discharged, he should be compelled to oppose it. Mr. Tazewell stated that he had been unexpectedly summoned, he well knew, to answer interrogatories as to certain proceedings before the grand jury; that he had just been informed of an occurrence in his domestic affairs, which made it indispensable for him to return immediately; that there were many gentlemen, in this place and its vicinity, of the grand jury, who were as competent to give evidence on the points to which he should be called upon to depose, as he possibly could be; and who would be subjected to no kind of inconvenience in attending. If he were to be examined at all, he requested that it might be immediately done; for the situation of his family was such that he should be compelled to return. The Chief Justice said to Mr. Tazewell , that he knew well that it was not in the power of the court to discharge him. Mr. Bots said it was impossible to examine Mr. Tazewell till General Wilkinson had gone through his testimony. It was not possible to know the importance of his evidence till General Wilkinson was cross-examined. Mr. Hay observed that it was an unprecedented measure to introduce any member of the grand jury to prove what had passed in the jury room. Mr. Bots . We have not said for what purpose we mean to introduce him. Mr. Hay . I presume that I may be permitted to presume for what purpose. Mr. Baker said that he meant to speak generally of the propriety and convenience of giving testimony as to what passed in the grand jury room. One good effect, at least, would result from it: that by introducing witnesses to prove what had passed there, it would prevent people from giving information to the grand jury, which they could not support elsewhere. Mr. Bots called for the key to the cyphered letters of Col. Burr . Gen. Wilkinson handed him a small pocket dictionary, and a paper containing certain hieroglyphics. Mr. Bots . In the duplicate received by Dr. Bollman , there is an erasure. Will you be so good as to explain the cause of it? Gen. Wilkinson . That erasure was made by myself, and the words afterwards introduced by me. I have a deposition which will be more satisfactory than my own explanation. Mr. Bots . Whose deposition? A. Mr. Duncan's . [ Mr. Wirt read the deposition of Mr. Duncan , for which see note H.] Mr. Bots . When was the erasure made? A. During the sitting of the Legislature in New-Orleans . Q. When were the words restored? A. I cannot now state with certainty. Q. Was the letter exhibited to the Legislature? A. It was introduced; but I confined myself to oral communications. Q. What was the occasion of the erasure? A. To put it out of the power of a certain faction in the Legislature, to whom, at that time, I intended to submit the paper; to conceal it from that faction who were opposed to my measures, and who, I believed, were inimical to the true interests of their country, and were laboring to excite suspicions that I was connected with Col. Burr , in order to destroy the public confidence in me, and thus to defeat my measures. At the head of this faction I considered John Watkins, Esq. the Speaker. Having determined not to submit the letter, I restored the words. Q. Did you prepare any translation to submit to the Legislature? A. No. I only made notes. Q. Did you make a translation for any other purpose? A. Only a partial and imperfect one. Q. For what purpose? A. To understand it. Q. Was there any other occasion for which a translation was made? A. No. Q. Did you make any translation for the executive? A. No. Q. Were those words, "your post-marked 13th of May is received," erased? A. Yes. Q. Where is the copy of your letter, covering a copy of that of Col. Burr , and your deposition to the President of the United States? A. It is among my papers. Mr. Hay . Do I understand you correctly, when I suppose you say, that the translation intended for the Legislature of New-Orleans , was sent to the President? A. No. [ Mr. Hay immediately observed that, on re-collecting dates, he perceived that he had misunderstood Gen. Wilkinson ; that the letter was sent to the President before the session of the Legislature of New-Orleans .] Mr. Bots . Do I understand you to say that this was your translation of the letter which was intended for the Legislature of New-Orleans ? A. No. It was Mr. Duncan's . Mr. Bots . Have you ever sworn that this was a true translation? A. No. Only substantially
so. [ Gen. Wilkinson . May I be permitted to offer a few words of explanation? When Dr. Bollman was arrested, I will confess to you that I was so little acquainted with judicial proceedings, that I did not know it was necessary to do more than accompany him with a letter of advice. I was about to send him off in this way, when Mr. Duncan suggested to me the propriety of sending forward a deposition to justify his commitment. I put the letter into the hands of Mr. Duncan , with the key; and he made out the interpretation. When Mr. Duncan presented the translation to me, I stated my objections to the omissions. He urged me to sign the deposition. The time was urgent; the express waiting; and I confess that I feared a rescue. This did not give me much time to consult my understanding. If I had, it is probable that I should have resisted the signing of the deposition, with those omissions, notwithstanding my confidence in the judgment and integrity of my counsel. I was, also, at the time, oppressed by domestic afflictions; and my mind was hurried and agitated by the painful and interesting scenes which surrounded me. Mr. Bots . Were there variations between this original letter in cypher, and that sent on to the President? A. Yes. Mr. Bots . Were they noticed by you, or by Mr. Duncan in your presence? A. I suppose so; because I objected generally to the omissions. Mr. Bots . How was the cypher formed? A. It consisted of an American edition of Entick's dictionary, & of Hieroglyphics. Mr. Bots . Which was formed first? A. The Dictionary. Mr. Bots . When was that formed? [Here Gen. Wilkinson referred to a letter, without a signature, dated in 1800; and said he presumed it must have been formed about that time.] Mr. Bots . Do you know the time of the year? A. I presume it was October. Mr. Baker . To whom was that letter addressed? A. To myself. Q. By the name, by whom was it written? A. By Col. Burr . [ Gen. Wilkinson observed that it was a piratical letter, to which he had referred merely to refresh his memory, the concluding paragraph of which is, "when I receive your cypher and your address, you shall hear from me."] Mr. Wickham insisted upon seeing the letter. Gen. Wilkinson refused; but said it was at the disposal of Col. Burr , and handed it to him.] Mr. Bots . With whom was the cypher formed? A. Col. Burr and myself. Mr. Bots . When were the hieroglyphics agreed upon? A. To the best of my recollection, the hieroglyphics which refer to the Alphabet were formed about the change of the administration, after the induction of the President. The Hieroglyphics are divided into two parts; one part relates to the alphabet and figures, & the other part to arbitrary names or designations. Mr. Bots . When were the arbitrary names established? A. I think in the year 1795 or 1796, but not delivered to Col. Burr at that time. Mr. Bots . Who originally devised the cypher? A. That you hold in your hand (the Hieroglyphics) was devised partly by myself and partly by capt. Campbell Smith . Mr. Bots . Are you sure it was in 1795, in which that part was devised? A. I think I said in 1795 or 1796, but could not ascertain which. But, advertising to the motives which induced me to form it, I think it was in 1794. Mr. Bots . Are there no circumstances which can enable you to ascertain the time? A. I could have proved with certainty, the time, if a witness whom I had summoned had attended. Here is another cypher made by capt. Smith in 1794; and the Hieroglyphics representing the President and Vice-President are the same with those used in the cypher with Col. Burr . Col. Burr . What was the mode adopted by you of sending round the prisoners? By public vessels? A. No. My plan was to engage passages on board private vessels, and to lay in a double stock of stores for their accommodation. Col. Burr . When did your dispatches go on board the vessel? Can you ascertain the time? A. Not without recurring to my correspondence. Mr. Wirt . You had been for many years in habits of intimate correspondence with Col. Burr ? A. Yes. (To be continued in the next Argus .) LATEST PROCEEDINGS. Mr. Blennerhassett informed the court that Mr. Dudley Woodbridge , his bail, wished to be exonerated from his recognizance. He offered Messrs. John Banks and John Alecock in his stead; who were accepted by the Chief Justice , and accordingly recognized. Mr. Hay wished to be permitted to read the affidavits of Elias Glover and Hugh Phelps ; the first of whom had been discharged by him, after trial for the misdemeanor was commenced, and the latter had gone away without leave. He observed that he had discharged Mr. Glover , on the ground that his evidence applied to the indictment for Treason only; that while the trial for the Misdemeanor was depending, it was uncertain whether his testimony would be wanting; because it was not certain that the motion to commit Col. Burr for the purpose of sending him to Kentucky would be made; that he thought it improper to keep Mr. Glover attending upon uncertainty; and had therefore discharged him. Mr. Wickham objected to the reading of those Affidavits; and observed that Col. Burr ought to have had notice of the time and place of taking them. Mr. Hay thought it proper to mention that the Affidavits had been furnished by the witnesses themselves of their own accord. The Chief Justice decided that those Affidavits were not admissible as evidence. Mr. John G. Henderson wished to correct an error in his evidence, with respect to the time of the second meeting of the people in Wood county. The first meeting was on a Monday; and the second on the Saturday following. Gen. Eaton was then introduced, to furnish a part of his evidence, which had been excluded on his former examination, viz. that part relative to Col. Burr's declarations of his disposition, or design, to effect a revolution in the Government of the U. S.; to turn Congress out of doors, and assassinate the President. This rest of the day was consumed in receiving his testimony, and that of Gen. Wilkinson , who was next examined. MONDAY, September 28. This day Col. Burr was very sick, and unable to attend. The court was therefore adjourned till Tuesday, without doing any business. TUESDAY, September 29. The whole of this day was taken up in the examination of Gen. Wilkinson . The London Courier continues to command Berkeley , for ordering the deserters to be taken from the Chesapeake. The Editor says he does not believe the report that Berkeley and Humphreys have been recalled. We are concerned to state, that a vessel arrived yesterday at the Lazaretto , from Savannah , several of whose hands are ill of the yellow fever, and one died on being landed at the Lazaretto . We have a puff of reliance in the prudence and activity of our Board of Health, which no doubt adopt every necessary precaution to guard against the spread of this dreadful disease.— Philadelphia paper, Sept. 22.
Extract of a letter from Charleston, (S. C.) August 27. "The Yellow Fever is now raging with great violence here—and few that are attacked escape. The times are precarious and truly alarming—Numbers die daily; and none last more than four or five days after being attacked with this dreadful distemper." FROM THE AURORA. Extract from an officer of the U. S. dated at cantonments, on the Missouri near St. Louis, August 15, 1807. "I have this day seen T. Bates, Esq. the acting governor of this territory.—He appears to be very apprehensive of some hostile intentions of the Indians on the Mississippi above this. He thinks the deployment of the U. S. troops arrived here in very good time to check or damp them. The British agents and traders on the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers are in certain doing every thing in their power to make the Indians unfriendly to the United States." Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the western country, to his friend in this city, dated August 31, 1807. "Nothing material has transpired since I wrote you last, except much alarm has been excited in the back settlements, from disaffected Indians of several nations, and it appears to increase with some foundation. Last night arrived here, an express from Urbana , stating the apprehension of the people in general, and the movements and positions of the Indians in various quarters, which appear not very pacific; there are upwards of 11 or 1200 embodied and armed, within the vicinity of Fort Wayne , and several other tribes in different parts of the country, which are chiefly composed of the Chippeway , Towattawamien and Shawnee Indians—they have been encouraged and allured, of late, to come into the settlements to see a Prophet , as he is termed, who boasts of supernatural power, and pretends great friendship in advocating their cause, and tells them they have an equal right to all the country round—but the chiefs give no credit to the stories propagated of his miracles and powers." Extract of a letter to the editor, dated Providence, R. I. September 15. "The satisfaction generally derived from the frequent notices in the Aurora of the manufactures daily introduced and improved in our country, is so great, at the present moment especially, that I cannot resist my inclination to inform you of the flourishing state of the cotton manufactories in this quarter of the union; that is, to furnish you with the number merely of the buildings erected, and of the spindles now completed and in motion, and of those about to be finished and set in motion in the same buildings. "There are 17 buildings erected upon the streams in this neighbourhood, in which are, already, 6090 spindles in operation, and in which there will shortly be an addition of 14,026, making in the whole 20,116 spindles. These manufactories are all within 30 miles of this town, and seventh-eighths the property of citizens of this state." A Quebec paper of September 4, observes, "That the whole of the Indian nations have offered their services to the British government in case of a war with the U. States." By virtue of a precept of the Secretary of the Navy of the 12th instant a Court of Enquiry will be held at Norfolk on the 5th of October, in the case of Commodore Barron . The court will be composed of the following officers, viz. Captain Alexander Murray, President. Capt. Isaac Hull, and Capt. Isaac Chauncy. These gentlemen are the same with those, previously appointed, with the exception of Commodore Preble , whose long illness and consequent death prevented the court from sitting at an earlier period. We regret extremely our inability to lay before the readers of the Argus , this day, the documents referred to in Gen. Wilkinson's evidence; they unfortunately for us, fell into the hands of persons who chose to withhold them from us, for reasons (we presume sefion ones) best known to themselves. They shall, however, be given in our next. Among them is the very interesting affidavit of Mr. Deneau , relative to the erasure in one of the cyphered letters. LAND In the state of Ohio—FOR SALE: THE subscriber wishes to SELL a valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the state of Ohio, containing 1,000 acres. This tract is of excellent quality, as the subscriber has undertaken no more respectable information. It lies on Deer creek , a branch of the Sciota . about 16 miles from Chillicothe , in a well settled neighbourhood, and is very convenient to the trade of the Ohio . He will dispose of it for cash, or on a short credit, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia ; or will exchange it for property in the city of Richmond . An unquestionable title, with general warranty, will be made to the purchaser by Wm. Munford . Richmond, Sept. 24, 1807. Land for Sale. WELL worth the attention of any man—600 acres of LAND will positively be sold at Charlottesville , on Monday the second day of November next, at public auction—the payments are, one third on the first day of March next; wheat or tobacco will be received for this payment at the Richmond cash price—the balance in three equal annual instalments, the first bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid. This land lies on navigable water, and North river two miles below Milton . It affords some rich low grounds, a tolerable good mill site on the river—the dwelling house is quite new, large and very convenient—The property will be shown any gentleman by the subscriber, living on the premises, C. Peyton. September 20, 1807.

TOMPKINS & MURRAY, are now receiving from on board the ship Hertschell at City Point, a large and general assortment of  Liverpool Goods, Selected and assorted to accommodate country merchants. They are also in daily expectation of receiving by the ship Calpe, an assortment of London Goods. The whole will make a very full and complete assortment of USEFUL GOODS, which they are determined to sell by wholesale on very liberal terms. They will open in a few days in the house at present occupied by Bohn and Hubner, nearly opposite the Post Office. Richmond, 31st August, 1807. 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 accommo- dations for the families of the tenants. JOHN MAYO. June 20.
FOR SALE, MY LANDS in Cumberland county, lying on Appomattox river, joining the lands of Messrs. William & George Skipwith; this land is equal if not superior to any land in Cumber- land county, off James river, it contains 607 acres, one half of which is covered with fine timber of every description. There is on this land a decent dwelling house, and between four and five hundred bearing apple trees of choice fruit. One third of the money will be expected when a title is made. The other two thirds may be divided into two annual payments. Mr. Jerman Baker or Mr. William Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purchaser. FRANCIS EFFES. Chesterfield, June 3, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, Opposite Colonel Mayo's new buildings, 4th, 5th and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in hds. of the crop 1805—Imported early 1806 New England Rum in hds. and barrels 1 pipe very Superior Holland's Gin Rye Whiskey in barrels Loaf and Brown Sugar in Ditto Coffee by the barrel or bag Beef and Pork in barrels Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or planting Potomac Shad and Herrings, Stone Lime in large and small casks. And a general assortment of GROCE- RIES, &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of  Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 3d, 1807. tf
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from Reuben Clopton, when living in King William county, in the year 1791, on the first of January,
A Negro Man, By the name of NEPTUNE, who formerly be- longed to the estate of John Hales, dec. living then in the lower end of Henrico—he is a tall, portly fellow, stoops in his shoulders, or you may say round shouldered, high forehead, his hair peaked on each side of his forehead, flat nose, large white teeth, draws his words when he talks, or rather talks through his nose, and has a scar some where in his face; about forty- five years of age—it is supposed he is now pas- sing as a free man in the city of Richmond, as he thinks himself secure. There never has any efforts been made to apprehend him—he has a wife at John Hales, dec. living in the lower end of that county, and a mother—perhaps he may be harbored there. Any person that will deliv- er him to William Clopton, in Cumberland, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. ELIZABETH CLOPTON. Cumberland county, Aug. 14, 1807. tf
FOR SALE,  My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Fine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further de- scription is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
TRACT OF LAND, In the county of Goochland, twenty eight miles from Richmond, and five from the court- house, containing 505 L.2 acres. It is delight- fully watered; on it are many acres of grass land, and is a fine mill seat. The growing crop will show its fertility. It will be shown and the terms made known by the subscriber when called on, who resides on the premises. I intend to offer to the highest bidder, my stock of differ- ent kinds and the plantation TOOLS, on the said farm, the first day of next month, on a credit of six months, for all sums over twenty dollars. On the same day, if my land is sold, my household and kitchen FURNITURE will be offered for sale, on the same terms. I intend to Kentucky this fall and will transact business for any gentleman on commission, and thank him for his confidence. John Markham.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the es- tate of John Sandridge, deceased, are requested to bring them forward to the subscriber duly authenticated, on or before the first day of No- vember, next, at which time a dividend of the assets in my hands will take place—Those fail- ing to comply with this advertisement will be excluded from the benefit of said dividend. Thomas White. September 21, 1807. Vol. 5th, Part 1st, ox No. 9 of  Ace's New Cyclopaedia, Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. Sept. 12.
A House and Lots  FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale three valuable LOTS OF GROUND in the city of Williams- burg, on which there is a large and commodi- ous dwelling house, (containing eight good rooms, and two large passages,) together with a good garden, a stable, and all necessary out- houses for the use of a genteel family. Any person desirous of purchasing will please to apply to William Mansford, Esq. of this city, who will make known the terms of sale, and is authorized to conclude the bargain. Possession will be delivered to the purchaser on the 10th day of January next. Anna Byrd. Richmond, September 12, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, THAT most beautiful and healthy situation, known by the name of HALLSBOROUGH, or HALL'S STORE, lying on the Bucking- ham road, seventeen miles above Manchester. Also another valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the lower end of Powhatan county, contain- ing two hundred acres more or less, with good improvements, and there is no doubt of a great quantity of COAL being on this land. The subscriber will give a great bargain in the said lands, as he wishes to move to the West- ern country. For terms apply to ZACHARY HALL. August 25th, 1807. tf
Notice, THAT by virtue of a deed of trust made to us, we shall on Saturday the 26th day of Sep- tember next, before the front door of the Eagle Tavern in this city, expose to sale for ready money, to the highest bidder, one certain piece or parcel of GROUND, situated in this city, at Rock- y being a part of Roper's Tenement, as it is generally denominated, and which is more partic- ularly described in the aforesaid deed executed by Richard Young to us, and duly recorded in the Hastings court of this city, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay and satisfy Byrd George the sum of 400 dollars, with interest thereon from the 10th day of May, 1807, and the costs and charges attending the execution of this trust. Wm. McKim, } Trustees Wm. Marshall, } Richmond, 27th, Aug. 1807. tf
PRICES OF  Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitenti- ary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Rich- mond.     CUT NAILS.   Wholesale. Retail.     3d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound.   4d. 11 1-2 12 1-2   6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2   8d. 10 11   10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2        CUT BRADS.     8d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   10d. 9 10   12d. 9 10   20d. 9 10        WROUGHT NAILS.     4d. 12 13 1-2   6d. 11 1-2 12   10d. 11 12   12d. 11 12   20d. 11 12   40d. 11 12    Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails.      CUT SPRIGS.     3d.—50 cents per thousand—4d. 67 cents per thousand—6d. 84 cents per thousand.    Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.
SHOES Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assort- ment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or Stolen from the subscri- ber on the 21st inst. two Mules, to wit: one black stud Mule, shod all round, with a switch tail, no other mark recollected. Also one mare Mule, of a bay color, with the end of her tail cut off, only shod before, I believe rather poor. Whosoever will deliver the said mules to the subscri- ber in the city of Richmond, or give such information so that I get them again shall receive the above reward. JOHN TINSLEY. Richmond, June 24th, 1807. tf
NOTICE. Messrs. Robert King, and Charles Crough- ton, and Robert King, James Thompson, and Thomas Ravenhill, John Edie, Conrad Laub and William Davidson, Executors of James Short, dec.—TAKE NOTICE, that I shall proceed to take the following depositions, at the times and places hereafter mentioned, to be read as evidence in two suits now depending in the Chancery Court for the Richmond Dis- trict, in which I am plaintiff and you are the de- fendants, to wit: the deposition of John M. Rose and others, on the 19th day of October next, at the Dwelling House of Major David Patterson, of Buckingham county—on the 23d day of October, 1807, I shall proceed to take the deposition of Mr. John Love and o- thers, between the hours of ten o'clock and sun- set of the same day, at the house of Thaddeus Morris at Fauquier courthouse—and on the 5th day of November, 1807, between the hours of ten in the morning and sunset of the same, at the house of Mr. Simpson at the Turnpike gate near Alexandria, I shall take the deposition of Doctor Henry Rose and others. ROBERT M. ROSE. Sept. 17, 1807. 4v
THE CELEBRATED ENGLISH HORSE,   SIR HARRY. (THE Handsomest & one of the best. Sons of Sir Peter Teazle, unquestionably the best Stallion in the world.) WILL STAND, the ensuing season, at Col John Hoskins's, in King and Queen coun- ty—about 40 miles from Richmond—7 from Danville, and 12 from Tappahannock. Wm. Maxall. Petersburg, Sept. 22, 1807. 4v
SHAPARD & LUCKE, HAVE removed to the house lately occupi- ed by Mr. John St. John, opposite Col. Mayo's new buildings, where they continue to keep their usual assortment. September 11. 1m
Liverpool Refin'd Sugar. A FEW HOGSHEADS OF  Liverpool Refin'd Sugar,  FOR SALE BY Tompkins & Murray. September 12. tf
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MAT- TRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, oppo- site the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRES- SES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants Will be Sold, On October Cumberland Court day next, on a credit of one and two years,  A TRACT OF LAND, Containing about four hundred and fifty acres, lying on the branches of Willis's river in said county of Cumberland, which was conveyed in trust to secure a debt due by James, Thomas and Francis Leane to William Mowbray. This land adjoins Col. Benjamin Wilson and Lang- horne Walton, and formerly belonged to Edward Scraggs, from whom the said James, Thomas and Francis Leane purchased. The purchaser will be bound to give bond with approved securi- ty, payable with interest from the day of sale. William Daniel, Jr. } Comm'rs. Wm. M. Thornton, } Samuel Anderson, } 20th Sept. 1807. tds
Encouragement of Literature. BY AUTHORITY.  Scheme of a Lottery, FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. MARY'S COLLEGE, JF BALTIMORE.
   Prize of Dollars. Dollars.     1 do 30,000   1 do 15,000   2 do 10,000   2 do 5,000   5 do 1,000   10 do 500   20 do 200   100 do 100   150 do 50   7000 do 12        7291 Prizes, 190,500   Stationary Premiums 24,500   14209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000    21500 Tickets, at 10 Dollars each, 215,000 Arrangement of Stationary Premiums, Viz. 1st drawn Blank, Dollars 500 1st ditto after 2,000 are drawn, 1000 1st do after 4,000 1000 1st do after 6,000 1500 1st do after 8,000 1500 1st do after 10,000 1500 1st do after 12,000 1500 1st do after 14,000 1500 1st do after 16,000 1500 1st do after 18,000 1500 1st do after 20,000 1500 Last drawn Blank, 10,000 Dollars 24,500 15 per cent. on 215000 Dollars, is 32,250 Sum to be raised by the Lot- tery, 30,000 Expenses of the Lottery, 2,250 32,250
THE prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature, the peculiar favor which ST. MARY'S COLLEGE has enjoyed, and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to antici- pate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a suffi- cient number is sold to authorize it. The Managers have given bond to the State in the penalty of sixty thousand Dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of Fif- teen per cent. thirty days after the Draw- ing is finished.—Prizes not demanded within a twelve-month from the comple- tion of the Drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. TICKETS to be had of the Managers, for such persons as may be authorized by them.
WILLIAM DU BOURG, JOHN TESSIER, LUKE LIERMAN, ROBERT WALSH, WILLIAM LORMAN, ALEXANDER MCKIM, HENRY WILSON, SAMUEL STERRETT, JAMES M'HENRY, SAMUEL HOLLINGSWORTH, LEWIS DU BOURG, PHILIP LAURENSON. TICKETS in the above Lottery for Sale by GALLICO, RICHARD & Co.
William Lownes, Receives his sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the liberal encourage- ment received since his commencement of business in Richmond; and hopes his assiduity to business, and punctuality, will entitle him to a continuance of their favors.—He has removed to his house nearly opposite the Bell Tavern, where he intends carrying on the Book-Binding business in all its variety, and in the most mod- ern and fashionable style, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch.
Printed Books bound in the most elegant and substantial manner, in morocco and calf, full gilt and lettered—also, in sheep, gilt and plain. Blank Books of every description, ruled to any pattern, and bound with the latest improved spring and patent backs, and Russia bands and parchment corners, which add much to the strength of the books, and ease and convenience of the writer. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to as above.— Old books re-bound. Richmond Aug. 21, 1807. BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
FALL GOODS. THE subscribers are receiving by the ship Herschell from Liverpool, an extensive supply of  MERCHANDIZE, suitable to the approaching season; and are in daily expectations of their LON- DON GOODS by the Calpe, which will render their assortment complete, and which they offer for sale by the piece or package on the most moderate terms. JOHN & ROBERT GAMBLE, Jr. November 7, 1807. w6t
TO RENT TWO LARGE BRICK TENEMENTS, SITUATED on the south side of the main street, and nearly opposite the Market House, one is a corner house lately occupied by Messrs. Shapard and Lucke, the other was in the occu- pancy of Mr. Job Greene. Those houses are rendered fire proof (externally) by being covered with tiles and having Iron Shutters in every direction that there is danger (from fire) to be apprehended. Possession may be obtained im- mediately upon application to WM. MITCHELL. Richmond, September 2d. 1807 wtf
Valuable Property for sale. I WISH to sell the following VALUABLE PROPERTY situated in the center of business in the city of Richmond, for money, or I will exchange it for good land in the lower parts of Tenues, &c. Four Brick Houses On the main street, three of them opposite Messrs. Jno. and Robt. Gamble's and fronting the cross street leading from Col. Mayo's Bridge attached the one are BRICK LUMBER HOUSES, KITCHENS, SMOAK HOUSES, &c. The other house is opposite Messrs. Galle- go and Richard's and occupied by Mr. Robert Bell, saddler. Any person wishing to purchase or exchange land for the above property, will apply to Mr. Lewis Truscott, who is generally in Richmond, or to B. Trucheart. Powhatan county, Aug. 24th, 1807. w6t
A great Bargain in LAND. THE subscriber is still desirous of selling his FORK PLANTATION in Powhatan county, and for early payments, a great bargain may be had. THIS TRACT lies immediately in the Fork of the South and North branch of Fine Creek, and partakes of a considerable portion of the Flat Land of each branch, that may be very easily re- claimed. There are 420 acres in this tract, and above one half of it woods; most of the cleared Land is now under cultivation, and will afford an opportunity to the purchaser of putting in a good crop of Wheat—This Land is of superior quality, and well adapted to the culture of Tobacco and grain; there is a very comfortable dwelling house and several convenient out houses on this Land. It will be shown to any person inclined to purchase, by Captain Stovall living on the premises and terms made known, on applica- tion to the subscriber. Wm. Bentley. Powhatan, 14th Sept. 1807. w5t
A Copy, Teste, John Poindexter, C. L. C. At a court held for Prince Edward county, June the 15th, 1807. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Richard F. Burke, dec. are directed to establish, and file them with the clerk of this court, at or before January court next, at which time the court will proceed to make a distribu- tion of said decedent's estate. And that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, and in the town of Petersburg, for one month successively by the sheriff of this county. A Copy, Teste, T. Watkins, c. c.
A Copy, Teste, Benj. Watkins, D. C. Signed, Wm. A. Allen, D. S. Wm. Price, Jr. Sheriff. At a Court held for Henrico county, at the Courthouse, the ninth day of September, 1807. James Brown and Robert Rives, surviving partners of the commercial house of Brown, Rives & Company, complts. Against Thomas Reeves and William Temple, defts. THIS day came the complainants by their counsel, and the defendant Reeves, not hav- ing entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfac- tion of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: On the motion of the com- plainants, It is ordered, That he do appear here on the first day of December Court next, and an- swer the bill of the complainants; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the door of the courthouse of this county on two succes- sive court days. A copy, Teste, ADAM CRAIG, c. c.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE  HENNING'S  New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful pre- cedents, adapted to the laws now in force Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re- lease, mortgage, trust, &c.
Sales at Auction. ON Wednesday, the 30th instant, will be SOLD, without reserve, on a cre- dit of ninety days—2 Bales of BLUS PLAINS. Darmsdatt, Foster & Satchell. Sept. 23, 1807. Auctioneers: tds
At Private Sale. NEGRO COTTONS White, Green, Brown and Blue Duffles Saggathys and Kerseys, in bales Chaise Cloths, Flannels and Rose Blankets.— A great variety of Muslins, India and German Goods, &c. Also— Brown Sugar, in hds. Cogniac and Apple Brandy Hollands and Country Gin Northern and Mountain Whiskey Molasses Havana Sugar London Particular Madeira Wine Black Pepper Bar and Rod Iron Northern Candles and Soap, &c. Darmsdatt, Foster & Satchell, Auctioneers. Sept. 23. 2m
NOTICE is hereby given, That in con- formity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the U- nited States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the four- teen last days of each quarter except- ed, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. de- ferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.