Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-07-29 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XVth YEAR.]
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[No. 1374.]
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1807.
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GENERAL ORDERS.
RICHMOND, July 17th, 1807.
THE President of the United States has required of the Executive of the different states, to organize, arm and equip according to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning, their respective proportions of one hundred thousand militia.
The public prints will have already announced the object of this requisition. Ever since the United States became an independent nation, their uniform policy has been to cultivate peace and good will with all the world. It had been hoped that their just and pacific councils would have secured to them in return, the blessings of peace and good will from all. Great Britain, however, basing as she has been with the wars of Europe, has found more than one occasion to convince us of the fallacy of this hope. It is needless to recite the series of wrongs which she has practised towards us: they live in the memory and resentment of us all. Treaties violated, commerce plundered, our citizens impressed in her service and treated like galley-slaves: these are the evidences of her good will and respect for an independent nation. Yet we have borne all, and sought to obtain by peaceful means that redress which we might justly have exacted at the point of the bayonet. But the measure of insult and of injury is at length full by the perpetration of an act which has no parallel in the annals of civilized nations. While negotiations are yet going on, while we are lulled into security by the olive branch held out by her ministers, who profess a willingness to treat on the footing of equality and mutual justice, her armed squadrons lie in wait in our waters, fall upon an American vessel of war leaving our harbor, and unprepared for action, murder a part of her crew almost before our faces, nor desist from the havoc until the flag of the nation is dishonored by submission... then force from her deck four native citizens of America, return to Hampton Roads and in effect blockade the principal commercial town of Virginia. The spirit displayed around the theatre of this bloody outrage, and as far as the report of it has gone over the state, confirms the pleasing assurance that the present men of Virginia are the true sons of '76. Virginia had the honor to stand foremost in the bold and glorious measures which led to our independence: she has now the first opportunity of exhibiting to her sister states a model of that energy with which independence ought to be protected and avenged. The Governor will not say he hopes, because he knows that she will prove herself worthy of the high destination to which she is called.
Whether Great Britain will, of her own accord, make that ample atonement for these aggravated injuries which justice demands, and thereby prevent the appeal to arms, is not for us to decide. 'Tis ours to be prepared for every issue: willing to accept redress if spontaneously offered; but ready to compel it if it be withheld.
The Governor therefore in pursuance of the advice of the Council, and in execution of the requisition of the President of the United States, directs 11563 of the Militia of Virginia, being her quota of the detachment required by the President, to be forthwith drafted, organized, armed and equipped according to law, and held in readiness to take the field at a moment's warning. They will consist of the following proportions of Artillery, Cavalry, Riflemen and Infantry, viz.
  Artillery, 578   Cavalry, 1156   Riflemen, 1156   Infantry, 8673   Total 11563 
They will be apportioned among the several divisions of the state agreeably to details to be furnished by the adjutant General.
The appointment of the general officers will be made and communicated at a future day. The corps of Cavalry will be formed into two regiments, of which, Lt. Col. Larkin Smith, will command the first, having under him the Majors Robert Grattan and Tunstal Banks; the second will be commanded by Lt. Col. Henry Bowyer, having under him the Majors John T. Woodford, and Peter F. Archer. The corps of Artillery, will be formed into one regiment to be commanded by Lt. Col. William R. Fleming, having under him the Majors James Taylor and John Brounagh; of which the Major Generals of the respective divisions to which those officers belong, will be pleased to take notice.
Any corps of Volunteers, which at any time previous to orders for taking the field, shall tender their services conformably to the Act of Congress of the 18th of April, 1806, or to the act of Congress of the 24th of February, 1807, will be accepted, and considered as substitutes, according to their numbers, for the whole or any part of the 11563 men, required from this state.
When the detachment and organization shall have been effected, the respective corps shall be exercised by the officers set over them; drafted Militia by their proper officers; Volunteers by their own officers, if organized at the time of tendering their services, and if not then organized, by officers, to be elected by themselves and to be approved and commissioned by the
Executive of this state....But they will not remain embodied, nor be considered as in actual service, until by subsequent orders they shall be directed to take the field. Correct muster rolls and inspection returns will be made to the Adjutant General, who will without delay transmit copies to the Secretary at War.
On this deeply interesting occasion, the Governor indulges the pleasing hope that his fellow-citizens will not wait for the slow call of the legal routine of duty, but that the whole Quota of Virginia will be filled by Volunteers, ardent and emulous for their country's service, burning with impatience to avenge her wrongs, and evincing by their discipline and valour, that a well regulated Militia affords, to a free state, a defence not only the most safe, but the most effectual.
WILLIAM H. CABELL.
By the Governor. Attest , SAM: COLEMAN, D. A. G.
In pursuance of the annexed General Orders, the quota to be drawn from the Commonwealth of Virginia, of one hundred thousand militia, directed by the President of the United States, to be prepared to take the field at a moment's warning, will be furnished by the several Divisions and Brigades as follows:
   DIVISIONS. BRIGADES. INFANTRY. RIFLEMEN. CAVALRY. ARTILLERY.     1st Division, 4th Brigade 580 68 34   11th Brigade 638 75 38   12th Brigade 600 71 35   15th Brigade 592 70 35   2410 284 142   2d Division, 1st Brigade 626 73 36   3d Brigade 638 78 38   5th Brigade 456 44 27   6th Brigade 567 43 21   2087 245 122   3d Division, 7th Brigade 442 166 71 25   10th Brigade 307 165 53 27   13th Brigade 350 165 61 20   16th Brigade 443 165 71 35   17th Brigade 300 165 44 27   18th Brigade 109 165 22 16   19th Brigade 116 165 35 19   2067 1156 379 189   4th Division, 2d Brigade 488 57 29   8th Brigade 484 57 29   9th Brigade 516 61 30   14th Brigade 621 73 37   2109 248 125   RECAPITULATION, 1st Division 2410 284 142   2d Division 2087 245 122   3d Division 2067 1156 379 189   4th Division 2109 248 125   8673 1156 1156 578   FURTHER RECAPITULATION: INFANTRY 8673   RIFLEMEN 1156   CAVALRY 1156   ARTILLERY 578   11563 TOTAL OF THE QUOTA OF VIRGINIA.  
Attest , SAM: COLEMAN, D. A. G.
Richmond Price Current.
(CORRECTED WEEKLY.)    TOBACCO, $5 to 50 CASH.   WHEAT, new, 1 00 do.   FLOUR, superfine, old, 5 50 do.   FLOUR, fine, 5 00 do.   CORN, 4 00 do.   Hemp, clean, (per ton) 200 00 do.   IRON, 120 00 do.   BACON, 12 00 do.   WHISKEY, 50 do. 
BOSTON, July 17.
Legally Authorized Town Meeting.
YESTERDAY the inhabitants of this town assembled at Faneuil-Hall, to consider the communications from the committee of the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, respecting the late attack on the American frigate Chesapeake , by his Britannic Majesty's ship Leopard , acting under the orders of Admiral Berkeley. John Coffin Jones, Esq. was chosen Moderator; and the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions:—Hon. John Q. Adams, Hon. Harrison G. Otis, Hon. William Fustis, Hon. Christopher Gore, Dr. Charles Jarvis, Hon. John C. Jones, Thomas H. Perkins, Esq. Hon. Jonathan Mason, Dr. John Warren.
The committee reported the following resolutions, which were agreed to without division by the committee, and unanimously accepted by the town:
WHEREAS by the communications from Norfolk, Portsmouth, and vicinities, and the proclamation of the PRESIDENT of the United States, it appears that the sovereignty of our country has been insulted, and the lives of our citizens sacrificed, by the unjustifiable conduct of a British armed ship:—
Resolved, That we consider the unprovoked attack made on the United States' armed ship the Chesapeake , by the British ship of war the Leopard , a wanton outrage upon the lives of our fellow-citizens, a direct violation of our national honor, and an infringement of our national rights and sovereignty.
Resolved, that we most sincerely approve the proclamation, and the firm and dispassionate course of policy pursued by the President of the United States, and we will cordially unite with our fellow-citizens in affording effectual support to such measures as our government may further adopt, in the present crisis of our affairs.
Resolved, that we shall remember with pride and pleasure the patriotic and spirited conduct of the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and their vicinities, before the orders of the government were known, upon this momentous occasion; and that they are entitled to the thanks and approbation of their fellow citizens throughout the union.
Resolved, that the selectmen be requested to return a suitable answer to the respectful communications from our fellow-citizens of Norfolk, with the proceedings of this meeting.
WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk.
There were probably between 1500 and 2000 citizens assembled at Faneuil-Hall.
CHARLESTON, July 14.
The General Meeting of the Citizens of Charleston, held on the 8th inst. having requested the Governor, as Commander in Chief, to direct the Militia, promptly to arm and equip themselves, and to be prepared to obey the call of the General Government—in pursuance of their request, his Excellency has sent the following circular letter to the Major Generals and Brigadiers of the Militia, with a request to have the same communicated to the Officers and Privates of their respective Divisions and Brigades.
FELLOW-CITIZENS,
I HAVE the honor to enclose you the proceedings and resolutions of a general meeting of the citizens of Charleston, held on the 8th inst. and to refer you to the same, for the causes which gave rise to it, and the consequences which may be expected.
You will see by this statement, that in a time of profound peace, while our harbors
were filled with their vessels of commerce, and some of them of war; our stores with their manufactures, and our towns with their merchants and subjects; while every act, not only of just and honorable neutrality, but of hospitality and friendship, was exercised towards them; while special missions of ministers plenipotentiary were resident at their court, for the express purpose of removing every cause of dissention, and drawing still more closely the bonds of amity—the Leopard , a ship of war belonging to the government of Great Britain, and of very superior force, has attacked the Chesapeake , a frigate of the United States, in a most wanton unprovoked manner, killed and wounded a number of her seamen, and grossly violated every principle of neutrality.
That the indignation of every class of our citizens is excited by this event—that they consider it paramount to every consideration; and that they have pledged, most solemnly, their lives and fortunes, to support the government of their country, in every measure which its wisdom may adopt, to obtain complete and honorable reparation.
The great respect and attachment always due to a government so remarkable for its justice and moderation, for its desire of honorable peace, and its maintenance of our public rights as our own, will, no doubt, induce us all to confide implicitly in its decisions; but, as it is always safest, and particularly when events like these occur, to be prepared for every extremity, I have, in pursuance of the recommendation of the general meeting, addressed you, requesting you who are officers, to use every means in your power to have the militia under your command promptly armed and equipped, and prepared to obey the call of the Federal Government, should they require the services of any part of them; and I earnestly intreat our fellow-citizens who are the privates, to second your efforts by every means in their power.
It is to be hoped this atrocious act of violence has not been authorised by the British government, and will be promptly and honorably disavowed by them—that on the demand being made ample and satisfactory reparation will be ordered, and the in-
tercourse and friendship of the two nations restored on honorable & equal grounds. Should, however, proper satisfaction be refused, you will then doubtless recollect that no common occasion has aroused you—that not only your rights, but your national honor has been attacked, and in a way to make accommodation extremely difficult—The least reparation that even the most moderate government must conceive indispensable, may be refused by a nation long accustomed to control the ocean, and little used to concession.
Under this aspect, I fear the equality which we must respect and never lose sight of, may not only be forgotten by her, but even former resentments and situations be recollected.
Should this unfortunately be the case, should the only satisfaction which can be received be denied, and things be driven to extremities, you must in your turn remember your own and the conduct of your ancestors, under circumstances much more trying than can again occur. In the former struggle with Great Britain, your population was not one half so numerous as it is at present. You had neither government, laws or revenue; a great proportion of your inhabitants was opposed to your revolution. You had neither ammunition, or the means to obtain it; or friends, or allies to support you.
You were destitute of manufactures, and literally without the comforts or even the necessaries of life; you had at that time, the most powerful and victorious people in Europe to contend with. You were a handful of colonists scattered over an immense continent, the name of which was scarcely known to other nations.
But, under all these discouraging, nay hopeless circumstances, when her rights were attacked, what was the language of America? From the moment she saw honorable reconciliation at an end, she spurned at every thing that was otherwise.
She met the struggle with the firmness and moderation always essential to true dignity—She soon convinced the world, that men who could forego their profits, their pleasures, and the peaceful enjoyment of their dearest connexions, and all
for liberty, could never be reduced to vassalage. The prevalent and steady language of America then was, to risk their towns, to give up the luxuries and even the conveniences of life, to be prepared to resist the power of the enemy, and not to lament their losses, while their woods, their honor and their liberty was left to them; thus determined, they resisted not in vain. The almighty disposer of events crowned their efforts with success, and stamp'd our country the freest, and until this moment, the happiest residence of the human race.
Amidst, however, the vicissitudes that attend every state, I fear that, removed as we supposed we were from almost every possibility of interference with the general confusion and war that every where prevails, even our distance and unexampled moderation will not much longer protect us from participating in their evils.
If the crisis does arrive; if you are obliged to defend your rights by arms, you will have the solid comfort of reflecting that your government is right, and that the pretence by which it is attempted to justify this act, is totally unfounded; that the laws of nations give no right to demand the seamen who were said to be mutineers, and that our constitution and laws forbid their surrender.
Having thus, justice on our side; an honorable and patriotic government, around which the people rally unanimously; vast national resources and means of defence, within yourselves; numerous and powerful friends in Europe; domestic manufactures which, in time of war, will soon be abundantly sufficient for your own supplies.—Thus situated, I am sure you will meet any event, as freemen ought; and that you will recollect the manner in which your ancestors achieved their independence and supported its rights—that having, through their firmness and love of liberty, received them uncontaminated, you, too, will consider yourselves bound in honor to transmit them, unimpaired, to your posterity.
CHARLES PINCKNEY.
Charleston, July 11, 1807.

Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1807.
WE most humbly thank the person, whose brilliant effusions adorn the columns of the Virginia Gazette, for his great condescension in permitting the writer in the Argus to have the full enjoyment of his creed and political opinion for the present.
The Hon. Alexander M'Rae, Chairman, &c. &c.
Dear Sir, JULY 11, 1807.
YOUR polite favor covering the proceedings of the citizens of Richmond, relative to the late outrage committed by a British ship of war, upon the Chesapeake, a public armed ship of the United States, was duly received; and according to your request, laid before the citizens of this county convened at their courthouse on this day.
In discharging this duty, I am constrained to express the very great pleasure I feel in observing the unanimity, promptitude & spirit, which have actuated all descriptions of our fellow citizens, in testifying their horror and indignation at this daring and unprovoked outrage.
The present crisis will fortunately present to the world one great truth, hitherto unknown, and by some disbelieved. That whenever the unquestionable rights of the United States, shall be wantonly assailed, the people know how to forget their differences of opinion respecting their internal concerns; and animated by one soul, how to direct all their energies against the assailant.
Will you pardon me for the liberty I now take, in requesting you so far to aid me in carrying into effect the instructions of the meeting, as to cause their proceedings to be published in the Richmond Argus and Enquirer.
I am, dear sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, WILLIAM B. GILES.
In consequence of the outrage lately committed upon the American Frigate Chesapeake of 59 guns, by the British Ship Leopard of 50 guns: the citizens of Amelia convened at the Court-House, on Saturday the 11th July, 1807, for the purpose of expressing to their government, and to the world, the injury and insult which they feel has been offered to their national character.
So numerous have been the acts of British insolence for some years past, towards the citizens and the government of the United States, that the enormity of each individual act, has been obscured by the number, or atrocity of those which have preceded it. The laws of nations, the sacred rights of private property, of liberty, and of life, have furnished to the subjects of Great Britain, no motive to restrain their lawless depredations.
ter after minister has been sent to that court, from which all those injuries have sprung, yet no redress is obtained.
No individual subject of England has ever yet been punished for a violation of our rights. Trusting to perfidy and faithless promises of friendship, we have at length rendered the subjects of Great Britain intolerant by our forbearance.
Whereupon, Resolved, unanimously, That this meeting consider the attack on the Frigate Chesapeake, as a commencement of a war on the United States, by the British government, and entered into with every circumstance of perfidy and aggravation which is calculated to excite our feelings, and unite us in resentment against that nation.
Resolved unanimously, That in a government like ours, where no artificial distinctions exist, the murder of one citizen ought to excite the serious and effectual resentment of the government.
Resolved unanimously, That any farther attempt to negotiate with the faithless and corrupt government of Britain, previous to her making the most satisfactory concessions for her late outrage, would be derogatory to our national honor and independence.
Resolved unanimously, That this meeting has full and entire confidence in the Executive and other constituted authorities of the United States, and that we are ready and willing to support them, in any measures they may think proper to adopt, in this present awful crisis, and to that end, we do now pledge our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
Resolved unanimously, That this meeting are greatly pleased at the unanimity which prevails among every description of citizens in our town, and they highly approve the feelings and sentiments expressed at Norfolk, Richmond, Petersburg, &c. and whilst their exposed situations may subject them to great and more immediate calamities than the inhabitants removed from the war, they consider that the conduct on that account merits and demands from their fellow citizens in the interior, every aid and comfort which they may require during the progress of the conflict.
Resolved unanimously, That Richard E. Lee, mayor of the borough of Norfolk, receive the applause of this meeting, for the firm, manly and dignified style in which he has answered the letter of Commodore Douglas.
Resolved unanimously, That a standing committee be appointed to correspond with the committees of Norfolk, Richmond, Petersburg & other places and a committee was appointed of the following gentlemen, to wit: Joseph Eggleston, James Robertson, Jr., John Lane, Thomas Randolph, Wm. Meriwether, Philemon Holcomb, and Wm. Powell.
Resolved unanimously, That the Chairman receive the thanks of this meeting, for the able, impartial and dignified manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office.
Ordered, That the chairman transmit a copy of the foregoing resolutions to the President of the United States, and one to the chairman of the committee of correspondence in each of the towns of Richmond, Norfolk and Petersburg, and that he cause them to be published in the Argus and Enquirer.
(Signed) Wm. B. GILES, Chairman. J. ROBERTSON, Jr. Secretary.
AT a meeting of the officers and staff of the 53d Regiment, and also the officers of the 117th Regiment, convened at Campbell courthouse, on the 17th day of July, 1807. On motion, Col. Thomas M. Clark was unanimously appointed chairman, and Capt. John Organ, secretary.
On motion, it was unanimously ordered, that a committee of seven be appointed to draw up resolutions, expressive of the sense of this meeting, of the late pusillanimous outrage committed on the United States frigate, the Chesapeake, by the British ship of war, the Leopard.
Whereupon, the following gentlemen were appointed, to wit: Major Benjamin Haden, Major Thomas W. Cocke, Dr. Thomas Humphreys, (surgeon to the 53d Regiment) and Capt. John D. Carter, of the 53d Regiment, and Col. David G. Talbot, Major David Jones, and Capt. Joel Jones, of the 117th Regiment.
Resolved unanimously, That we have full confidence in the present administration; that we have viewed the long course of outrage, injury and insult, offered to our country by the British government and its agents, with the highest indignation; yet as citizens, we have been pleased with the mild course taken by our government for redress, by resorting to negotiation.
Resolved unanimously, That as true Americans, (which we profess ourselves to be) we fear not the sound of war, nor the threats of nations, when we feel, and know ourselves insulted.
Resolved unanimously, That while we have power to wield a sword, the flame of liberty which our invincible heroes and patriots of '76, kindled on the sacred altar of national independence, shall never be extinguished by the slaves or minions of any despot on earth; and that as soldiers, we will with our lives and our fortunes, defend our constitution, our liberties and our independence inviolate, or perish in their ruins.
Resolved unanimously, That copies of the foregoing resolutions be forwarded by the chairman to the President of the United States, and to the chairman of the committee of correspondence in Richmond; and that they be published in the Lynchburg Star, the Enquirer, Argus and Virginia Gazette.
THOMAS M. CLARK, Chairman. JOHN ORGAN, Sec'y.
Capt. Alexander Austin then in a spirited and animated manner, requested that this meeting permit him to add to these resolutions a tender of the services of himself, Officers and the Rifle company (annexed to the 53d Regiment) under his command, to the President of the United States, to march at a moment's warning, to any point at which their services may be necessary and useful to their injured, and insulted country: Which was unanimously agreed to.
THOMAS M. CLARK, Chairman. JOHN ORGAN, Sec'y.
At a meeting of the citizens of the county of Lancaster (Va.) at the court house, on Wednesday the 15th of July, 1807, to take into consideration, the late daring and violent outrage committed by the British ship of war Leopard, on the United States' frigate Chesapeake.
Col. James Ball, was unanimously called to the chair, and Joseph Carter, Jun. was appointed secretary to the meeting: The following citizens, to wit: Ellyson Currie, Stokely Towles, William Lee Ball, Martin Shearman, William Yerby, Jr., William Kirk, and Rawleigh W. Dowreman, were appointed a committee to prepare and report resolutions expressive of our opinion on that subject.
The committee retired, and after a short period returned and reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, that we view with the utmost indignation the violent, and daring outrage committed on our flag, in the attack made on the United States' frigate Chesapeake, by the British ship of war Leopard, in time of peace, and we consider this as completing the measure of those wrongs which have from time to time been heaped on us by that perfidious nation.
Resolved, that the American government, having for a length of time in vain attempted to maintain a peaceful intercourse with Great Britain, and having brooked repeated insults from that haughty and imperious nation, in illegally capturing our vessels and impressing our seamen; that longer forbearance on our part would be the height of folly and cowardice, and would prostrate the honor and dignity of our country.
Resolved, that we have the highest confidence in the administration of our government, and that we will to the utmost of our abilities, carry the proclamation of the President of the United States into full force and effect.
Resolved, that we will cheerfully submit to every hardship, and encounter every peril which may tend to heal the wounded honor of our country, and we pledge our lives and our fortunes to support any measures which government may adopt; to avenge our murdered countrymen.
Resolved, that the spirited and patriotic conduct of the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Hampton, meets our warmest approbation and receives our most grateful acknowledgments.
Resolved, that we highly approve of the manly and spirited reply of the mayor of Norfolk to the insolent note of the British commodore.
Resolved, that one copy of the proceedings of this meeting, be by the chairman transmitted to the President of the United States, another to the editor of the Argus, and a third to the chairman of the corresponding committee in Richmond.
Resolved, that the thanks of this meeting be given to the chairman, for the attentive and impartial discharge of his duty.
Signed, JAMES BALL, Chairman. Attest, JOSEPH CARTER, Jr. Secretary.
AT a meeting of the citizens of Northumberland county, held at their court house, on the 13th of July, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the late attack of the British ship of war Leopard, on the United States' frigate Chesapeake.
The chairman having explained the object of the meeting; on motion, a committee of thirteen members was appointed, to wit: Messrs. Thomas D. Downing, Wm. Claughton, Joseph J. Monroe, M. Ball, Richard Edwards, Wm. Bell, Thomas Harvey, Henry L. Gaskins, John H. Fallin, Leroy Opie, Charles Leland, Stokely Towles and Thomas Hurst, to take under their consideration the late outrage committed on the frigate Chesapeake, and to report to the meeting their sentiments upon the subject.
Resolved, that the United States have a right in common, with every other sovereign power, to the free navigation of the high seas, so long as they are faithful to their treaties, and adhere with integrity, to those laws which the civilized nations of the earth have adopted, for the regulation of their mutual intercourse with each other.
Resolved, that any nation which shall presume to interfere with the exercise of this right, becomes a wrong-doer, and justifies a recourse, for amends, to such physical or moral means as the injured party may be able to command, or think proper to pursue.
Resolved, that the citizens of Northumberland, being solemnly impressed with these truths, have been penetrated with feelings of inexpressible indignation and horror, at the recent, wanton and atrocious attack, by his Britannic Majesty's ship Leopard, on the United States' frigate Chesapeake, which terminated in the mortifying spectacle of her colors being struck, and of the men on board of an American ship of war, being made to pass under the yoke before a British officer.
Resolved that ever since the United States became independent, their government has been influenced in its relations with that of Great Britain, by a spirit of peace, honor and justice; and that the cabinet of that country, instead of acting towards us with a congenial policy, has pursued a course uniformly marked with usurpations, till, at length, it has reached that acme in crime, when forbearance on our part would justly stamp us, as a degenerate and fallen people.
Resolved, that the spirited and patriotic conduct of our fellow-citizens of Norfolk, Hampton, and their vicinities, entitles them to our warmest thanks: they have been animated with the holy enthusiasm of liberty—a sentiment which we trust will rapidly diffuse itself over United America, embracing, in its progress, every denomination of citizens, as well those who have become so by adoption, as those who are so by birth.
Resolved, that we will support the general government, both with our treasure, and our blood, in any measures they may adopt for the preservation of our rights, or the vindication of our national honor; since it is the unalterable purpose of our souls to live free, or be buried under the ruins of the temple of liberty.
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be forthwith transmitted, by the chairman, to the secretary of state, to be, by him, laid before the President of the United States, with a copy of the following address; and that another copy of the whole proceedings of this meeting, be forwarded to the editor of the Enquirer, with a request that they be published in his paper.
Resolved, that the President of the United States, ever mindful of our rights and dignity, and wishing to avert the present crisis, by his early and constant endeavor to settle, by amicable adjustment, our differences with the British government, deserves and receives our highest approbation and thanks.
Resolved, that the thanks of this meeting be given to the chairman, for his impartial discharge of his duty.
The address of a number of the inhabitants of the county of Northumberland, in the state of Virginia, to the President of the United States:
SIR, A variety of inferior acts of injustice and aggressions, have, for a long time, made us entertain the unpleasant reflection, that a continuance of peace with Britain, was very precarious: We say unpleasant, not from our assurance of her hostility, or our dread of her power—but because we think that war with any nation, whether prosperous or adverse in its consequences, merely as war, will greatly disturb the happy condition we have enjoyed for twenty-four years—and be hazardous to the permanence and purity of those republican institutions and habits, which in comparison with all other things, we hold to be inestimable.
The late act of violence committed on our frigate, the Chesapeake, under circumstances the most exasperating to the feelings of freemen, places the right and justice of extreme retaliation, completely on our side, and leaves nothing to doubt but the expediency of war, which must be governed by views and events that will be best known to the constituted authorities of our government. To them, we think it a fit occasion to address ourselves, as well as to express our confidence and attachment, as our unalterable resolution, to go heart and hand, with our country, to every extremity that may be deemed requisite, for obtaining ample and honorable reparation of our wrongs.
Past experience of the character of the adversary we are likely to encounter, justifies our belief, that one of the first instruments of mischief, of which he would avail himself, is that, which is unhappily interwoven in the population of the more southern states. The deep interest we have in this event, is peculiarly affected by the very deficient state of militia, in respect both to arms and discipline, and urges us to present to the consideration of the government, the necessity of an early provision of the means, rather to prevent, than to repress it.
The evil is of such a nature, as to render its existence for one hour, shocking to the humanity of all men, even those whose unprincipled & merciless vengeance, can aggravate the horrors of war, in its best form, sufficiently degrading to the human character, by resorting to the aid of so foul and execrable an auxiliary.
With high consideration and respect, We are, Sir, Your faithful fellow-citizens,
WALTER JONES, Chairman, On behalf of the meeting. JOHN MILLER, Secretary.
On the motion of Thomas D. Downing, Resolved, that a copy of the proceedings of this meeting, be forthwith transmitted, by their chairman, to the chairman of the corresponding committee of Richmond.
On the motion of William Claughton, the Declaration of Independence was then read, and the letter from the chairman of the corresponding committee of Richmond, to the Colonel of the thirty-seventh regiment, enclosing the proceedings of a "general meeting of the citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities, and of many other persons from distant places, held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on the twenty-seventh of June last;" and also the said proceedings were read to the meeting, on the motion of Mr. Samuel Downing.
(Signed) WALTER JONES, Chairman. Teste, JOHN MILLER, Secretary.
Alexander M'Rae, Esq. Chairman of the corresponding committee of Richmond. STANTON, July 15, 1807.
SIR—I have the honor of enclosing to you, the resolutions of the people of this town and county. This meeting, was attended by citizens from various parts of the State; and I think it may be safely said, that the resolutions adopted are expressive of the universal sentiments of the back country of Virginia.
The lively sensibility of the people of this place, would not have suffered them, to delay, so long, the expression of their feelings, on this subject, but that some accident prevented the receipt of the communications, from Norfolk and Richmond, until the last post.
I beg leave to a sure you, Sir, that our committee will feel great pleasure, in cooperating with you, in the measures, which may be found expedient to effectuate the invaluable objects, we all have in view.
I am very respectfully, Your obed. Servt. JOHN BROWN, Chairman of the Corresponding Committee of Stantons.
At a meeting of the people, of Stantons, of Augusta county—and of other parts of the upper country of Virginia, at which were present, a majority of the officers of the two regiments of said county,—convened, at the Courthouse, on Thursday the 16th July, 1807, in consequence of communications from Norfolk and Richmond, respecting the late war-like attack, made upon the American frigate Chesapeake, by the British armed vessel Leopard—gen. Robert Porterfield was called to the chair, and Chesley Kinney, Esq. appointed Secretary—Whereupon, Archibald Stuart, John Brown, John Coaler, Samuel Blackburn, Jacob Kinney, Chapman Johnson, and Robert Doak, were appointed a committee to draw up such resolutions as would be expressive of the sense of the meeting—The committee returned, when Archibald Stuart, the Chairman, reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.
We, who are assembled,—though late in expressing,—have not been slow, in conceiving, the greatest indignation,—at this most murderous and dastardly outrage,—and in feeling the warmest resentment against the authors of this national insult—We trace, in this act of the British Commodore,—the same hand that murdered Peirce,—the same policy, that licenced a press-gang to seize upon our citizens, and a band of pirates to prey upon our commerce,—the same proud, oppressive, system of conduct, which alienated us, from the British Government, and which has, since, continually violated our rights, and insulted our nation.
We admire the spirited and patriotic conduct of the people of Norfolk, in the adoption of the only means, in their power, to vindicate the national honor—They have given the first, & a signal evidence,—of what we trust and believe, the whole people will furnish proof,—that the spirit, which proclaimed us free from bondage, is now roused, to preserve us, free from disgrace.
The noble sentiments, which dictated the answer of the Mayor of Norfolk, to the insolent and menacing communication of Commodore Douglas, cannot receive too high a tribute of applause,—and we feel a mingled emotion of contempt and indignation, at the miserable attempt, which has been made, by the Commodore,—in his reply to the Mayor, and his communication with Mr. Tazewell,—to gloss over, by hypocrisy and falsehood, the baseness and enormity of his conduct—We can see, in this temporising equivocation, only a cowardly effort to allay the honest feelings of the American people—These acts, however, if we no longer amuse us—While the blood of our fellow-citizens, is not yet cold upon the shore, we cannot be persuaded that their murderers are our friends.
We most sincerely deplore the necessity, that will force us from the peaceful and friendly position,—which we have so long enjoyed,—which is so peculiarly suited to our agricultural habits, and so congenial to our dispositions—but we cheerfully relinquish the peace, which does not protect our rights, and disavow the friendship, which is only a "name." We do not mean to dictate to the Government or the nation;—but we cannot forbear to express a confident expectation, that they will see the necessity of those strong measures, which will redeem the national character and which will convince Great Britain, that it is her interest as well as her duty, to respect us—We receive the prompt, firm and judicious exercise of those powers, which are vested in the President of the United States as an earnest, that he will not leave unemployed, the powers which are vested in the other departments of government, and that he will not quench, by inactive delay, the noble fire, which burns brightly at the nation.
At this period,—when it would prove insensitivity not to feel, and ignominy not to act—we deem it the duty of every portion of our country, to express their sentiments, and offer their aid, to the government and the people.
We have, therefore, expressed our sentiments, and we therefore unanimously resolve: 1. That we will cheerfully and actively cooperate, with the people of Norfolk, of Richmond, and of other parts of the United States, in whatever measures may be necessary and proper for carrying completely into effect, the proclamation of the President of the United States, the resolutions of the people of Norfolk and Richmond, and whatever other resolutions, the posture of affairs with Great Britain, may render it expedient to adopt.
2. That we will, without murmur, submit to every privation, undergo every labor, and encounter every danger, which our government may find necessary, in seeking retribution for our wrongs, and security for our rights.
3. That we will deem it ignominious and traitorous, in every one, who shall refuse his aid, in the just pursuit of these objects.
4. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the President of the United States, and to the Governor of this State,—and another to each of the corresponding Committees in Norfolk, Richmond, Petersburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, and wherever else the corresponding Committee may be advised of their establishment.
5. That Archibald Stuart, John Brown, John Coaler, Jacob Kinney, and Chapman Johnson, be appointed a committee, to communicate with the corresponding committees, above mentioned, and to concert such measures, as may be necessary to obtain the object of these resolutions.
6. That the thanks of this meeting be presented, to the chairman for his correct and impartial conduct, in presiding over this meeting.
Signed on behalf of the meeting, ROBT. PORTERFIELD, Chairman. Teste, CHESLEY KINNEY, Secretary.
COMMUNICATION. DEPARTED this life on Monday evening the 20th inst. Mrs. EUNICE HOPPER of the county of Fauquier, aged 73 years. No doubt but her friends & the public generally will very much participate in the loss of so amiable a woman, as her house was always found an asylum for the distressed neighbor or wearied traveller.

We have copied into our paper of this day some articles which show the impressions made at Halifax by the recent outrage. [See Boston head.]—It is our opinion that the British government will not relinquish the principle, and that we shall have to maintain our rights by an appeal to arms. Partial, indeed, extensive mischief will be the consequence, but we must reconcile ourselves to it, remembering that we contend for every thing that is honorable to us as a nation, for nothing short of independence. The government is pursuing a course that demands, and we hope, will receive the unanimous support of the people. It will seek redress by negotiation, and if that fails, it will be prepared for war.— Ledger .
A Philadelphia writer has ventured to attribute the violence of the British to the measures of our administration in not providing a navy. Why did he not attribute the sufferings of the Dunes to the same cause? Why did he not attribute it to the senseless abuse which has been poured upon our administration because it did not rush into a war with France? Why were not the Spanish fleet secure, when Britain was negotiating with Spain? Why was not Turkey safe, when the British fleet carried proposals of peace during an expedition to Alexandria? Fleet or no fleet, more probable causes can be found for British outrage than any negotiations of the President, or any want of fleets, and armies. We are common sufferers with all nations. We must do all that our prudence, our courage, and our patriotism can do, but we must look to no fleet we can possess in this generation for protection, without an entire revolution in European affairs.— Salem Reg.
FROM THE AURORA. "LOOK OUT FOR BREAKERS."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the City of Washington, dated 18th July, to his friend here.
"At this critical period, when the nation is again threatened with an attack from our deadly and inveterate foe—I presume you have no objections to receive occasionally a letter from your old friend, containing some information of what is going on at the seat of government. Our last news from the southward, states the sailing of the piratical fleet immediately after they had received the President's proclamation.—They felt no inclination to taste some of the Norfolk red hot forced meat balls, thanks to the spirit of '76, which continues to animate the sons of patriotic sires.—I am firmly settled in my opinion, that the state of things in which we are at present placed, has been produced by the leading federal and Burr partisans. They have not ceased to represent in the miserable prints devoted to their use, that we are a divided and discontented people, that the executive of the United States is at the head of a desperate party, despised by the great body of our citizens, that he possesses no energy, that he is willing at all times to offer up the sacrifice of national character and interest, for the preservation of the presidential chair, and his own personal ease and emolument, and that our national existence depends upon a close union with Great Britain. Such have been the disgraceful sentiments uttered by men who are enjoying the blessings of liberty and ease, under the only free government on the face of the earth—and such are the sentiments re-echoed within the walls of Congress, by some men calling themselves the representatives of the people.—Calculating upon this information, Britain has made the experiment. She will be convinced of her error. After such characters have brought us to this situation—it might have been supposed, that a conscious sense of their own traitorous conduct, would have induced them to retire before the frowns of an indignant and insulted people. But no! we find those political weathercocks can, at all times, accommodate themselves to a leading wind. They are now the most forward in proclaiming their attachment to the administration! They can pledge their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor, with as much facility and ease as they formerly could drag from his family a poor democratic printer at Reading, and inflict a murderous punishment upon him at the public market place: with as much facility and ease, as thirty armed ruffians commenced the attack upon Wm. Duane, and left him almost lifeless weltering in his blood: with as much facility and ease, as an acquitted murderer could discharge the contents of a pistol into the breast of an innocent and amiable youth, in the face of noonday: with as much facility and ease, as they could force maniacs and murderers into the loathsome cell of a persecuted patriot."
"I wish it to be understood, that I do not mean to apply the observations I have made to the mass of federalists—a vast majority of these deluded people, have been led astray by the arts and designs of the imposing few—and are fast returning to a sense of duty to themselves, and their country. I cannot sufficiently admire and applaud the patriotism of our fellow-citizens in forming military associations for the protection of our country."
"But I wish them to appoint for their leaders, men who are known for their unswerving attachment to the present administration, & not those who deserted them in the hour of danger—but can you my republican friend, for a moment suppose, that some of those would-be-leaders here, some of those who are now the most boisterous in their expression of patriotism, declared a very short time since that Burr was an innocent man, a persecuted character, and expressed hopes that the citizens at the seat of government, would show their attachment to him by a public dinner! Among these is a choice spirit of the best blood, under whose kind and hospitable roof reasons were hatched, the bosom friend of Dayton and the devoted tool of the profligate and abandoned traitor Burr—a smiling grinning sycophant —yet such is the fact! more of this hereafter."
"At some of the meetings that have been held at this city for the purpose of raising volunteer corps many of the most inveterate enemies of the present administration & the advocates and devoted tools of Aaron Burr,"
have endeavored to force themselves forward. Doubts are therefore naturally entertained as to their object, whether they wish to release their quid emperor from the penitentiary, or as they now profess, to march against our deadly enemies whom they have hitherto exalted to the skies for their magnanimity and justice towards our much injured country."
FROM THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE. Mr. DAVIS,
A publication made in your paper by Mr. Beverly, purporting to be an account of some occurrences which took place respecting Gen. Wilkinson, before the Grand Jury, which lately attended the United States Court at Richmond; does certainly contain some errors. They will be rectified as far as my name is concerned by the publication of this note.
There was no motion made to present general Wilkinson for High Treason ; that I remember; there certainly was no vote taken upon such a question. A motion was made to present Gen. Wilkinson for misprision of Treason . The Jury divided, seven for, nine against the presentment. I was with the minority.
A motion was also made to present the general for a violation of the laws and constitution of the U. States. I do not remember how the Jury divided on this question; but I was with the majority.
I should not perhaps have troubled you with this address, had it not become necessary to correct another mistake.
I am informed that several gentlemen in Richmond have said, and perhaps certified under their hands, that they received an account from Mr. Beverly, corresponding with the statement made by Mr. Beverly. Those declarations and certificates if any such there be, must be due to a misunderstanding or misapprehension of the terms of my conversation—I never did state to any person that the Grand Jury were divided on a motion to present general Wilkinson for High Treason ; or that any such question was made before them. After the Grand Jury were discharged, and in course of the next day, some gentlemen of my acquaintance, at different times and places addressed me to the following effect:—"We have heard contradictory accounts of the division of the Grand Jury, upon a motion to present general Wilkinson. (with a view to the question of High Treason ) will you be so good as to give us the correct account?" I answered, "I believe that the Jury were divided, seven for, nine against the presentment." The mistake standing, I suppose must have happened this way.—Those who had heard of Mr. Beverly's account of a motion to present Gen. Wilkinson for High Treason , which was not made, connected with it, my answer which could refer to no other than the motion to present misprision of Treason which was made.—Or, if any gentleman addressed me in terms which authorized him to regard my answer as applicable to a question of High Treason , I did not attend sufficiently to the terms of his question, or should certainly have set him right. I can see no motive for wilful misrepresentation of this subject on the part of any. I will suppose none to exist.
WILLIAM DANIEL, Jun. Cumberland, July 18th, 1807.
BOSTON, July 13.
Extract of letter from Halifax, July 4. "By a vessel which has just arrived we have a very unpleasant piece of intelligence indeed. Three men having some time since deserted from the Melampus, application is said to have been made thro' Mr. Erskine, to Mr. Smith, (secretary of the American navy,) stating that information had been received that these men had entered on board the Chesapeake, and demanding that they should be given up. Either no answer or an evasive one seems to have been given, for the Chesapeake proceeded to sea with the men on board, and was brought too by the Leopard, the demand repeated and three quarters of an hour given, as it is stated, for considering the application. The demand not being complied with, force was used in obtaining the men. It is with extreme regret we also learn, that three men were killed and twenty wounded on board the Chesapeake. This will undoubtedly be considered an important subject of dispute, and it is much to be lamented, that a point so deeply interesting should not have been determined long ago, or at least before the American frigate proceeded to sea; that the lives and limbs of the unfortunate men might have been spared. Thus much I believe, that whatever may be the consequence, Great Britain will not easily be brought to acknowledge that the flag of any nation shall protect deserters from her navy and army in time of war —as an acknowledgment of that sort, would in a short time completely annihilate her whole system of defence. I feel extremely hurt at any thing which seems to threaten the harmony and happiness of either country."— Palladium .
The intelligence of the attack on the Chesapeake was sent express to Halifax in his majesty's brig Columbine, and from thence to England in the Silvia.— ib.
DESERTION.
By the following advertisements from a late Halifax paper, it appears that the success which has recently attended deserters from the British men of war, has occasioned considerable alarm there:
Halifax, June 26. PUBLIC MEETING
The merchants and other inhabitants of this town having met at the courthouse yesterday, to devise and adopt the best measures for preventing desertion from his majesty's ships, &c. on this station—and considering the marked attention shown to the trade of the Province by the commander in chief, the hon. vice admiral Berkley. It was determined, that a sum of money should be raised, and a committee appointed, to receive subscriptions—to offer bounties and rewards, and take such other steps as may be deemed most effectual.
"We, the committee appointed by the merchants and others, inhabitants of Halifax, to discourage and prevent desertion, hereby give notice, that a reward of Ten Guineas, will be paid to any person or persons, who shall inform and prove to conviction, against any person who shall harbor, or conceal, or encourage, or otherwise be assisting any of the seamen, belonging to any of his majesty's ships, on this station, in deserting from their respective ships, after this notice; and they likewise offer a reward of Three Guineas, for any and every deserter from his majesty's navy, who shall be taken up and delivered to any of his majesty's officers, or lodged in any of the jails in this Province."
ANDREW BELCHER, JOHN PRYOR, JAMES FOREMAN, CHARLES R. PRESCOTT, JAMES FRASER.
July 16. The ship Swift, capt. Stevens, arrived at Newport on Tuesday last, in 43 days from Monte Video. Mr. Morris, a passenger in the Swift, arrived in town last evening, advises that Colons and St. Lucie had followed the capture of Monte Video: that these places had been also garrisoned by the English: and that preparations were making for the repossession of Buenos Ayres, which would be attempted at the moment the reinforcements reached that place, which were hourly expected—a part of them to come from the Cape of Good Hope, and the others from England.—The staff had already arrived.
MELANCHOLY SHIPWRECK!
Extract from a letter dated, Portland, July 12, 1807.
"I hasten to inform you of a melancholy event which took place last night, between the hours of twelve and one o'clock. Capt. Adams, in the schr. Charles, with 18 passengers on board, from Boston, bound to this port, running in nearer than he was aware (there being a thick fog) struck upon a reef of rocks a little to the westward of the light-house; the vessel was immediately thrown on her beam ends by the force of the sea, and bilged . The passengers immediately running on deck, were almost as soon swept off by the sea, making a continual breach over it. The captain with three men got on shore about 2 o'clock; but he overcome by the shrieks of his wife and passengers, attempted to get on board again, but failed, and was heard to say, "I am gone," and lost in the destructive element. One of the men, (Sidney Thaxter) arrived here about 9 o'clock this morning; he says, when he left the wreck, there were 6 persons holding fast on the shrouds, viz. four men, one woman and a boy.—I cannot learn who the lady was.
"I understand this moment, that all the ladies were lost; that of 22 persons, 6 only are saved, one of whom is Mr. Samuel Richards, left to lament the untimely death of his wife and two children.—Among the number drowned also were Mr. Eleazer A. Jenks, Mr. Josiah Hayden's wife and child, Miss Lydia Carver, of Freeport, and Miss Richards, of Dedham."
PHILADELPHIA, July 23.
We heard a report yesterday, that letters had been received in town from Halifax, which state that two regiments in addition to those sent thither some months since, were expected at that place: and that a considerable force was expected at Quebec, among which were three regiments of Scots Highlanders.— Aurora .
A number of English officers from Canada are said to be now in different parts of the United States; on what business we have not heard, but we certainly suspect; and as we see none of them in their uniforms, we cannot but ask why and wherefore are they here?— ib.
About 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Mr. Fulton, agreeably to his promise, blew up a brig of 200 tons, stationed between Ellis's island and the Battery. We were not spectators of the scene but are informed that by the submarine operation she was silently split completely in two parts, that the masts, disentangled, fell between them, and that the whole sunk instantaneously and disappeared, amid repeated shouts of the spectators on the Battery.— Amer. Cit.
Interesting.—We have received the following interesting particulars from Mr. Miller, one of the seamen belonging to the schooner Juliet, of this port:
Some time since the schooner Juliet, from hence to L'Aguiere, off Bermuda, was boarded by the British tender schr. Vesper, then in company with the Indian sloop of war. After breaking open the hatches, and plundering her, permitted her to proceed, not however without impressing one man (Mr. Miller) an American citizen, whose family resides in this city.
On Wednesday last the Vesper tender, went into the Chesapeake with dispatches from the Indian sloop of war now off Charleston, for the commodore on board the Bellona. The Bellona immediately got under way ordering the Vesper to follow her to Halifax. At 8 o'clock on that evening the tender lost sight of the Bellona, when seven impressed Americans, joined seventeen other impressed seamen, rose upon the officers and remainder of the crew, amounting to 23 in number, confined them in the hold, and took possession of the schr.
On Thursday they came in under Cape Henlopen, and brought to, with two musket shot, a coasting schr. and then, taking on board the boat two of the officers, they all reached the coasting schr. They kept possession of the officers until they were out of the reach of the Vesper, and then suffered them to return. These 24 spirited men reached New Castle yesterday.
The Melampus frigate has left the Chesapeake and gone to Bermuda for water.—The Triumph and the Leopard, were the only British vessels there on Wednesday last.— Phil. Gaz.
July 24. EARLY WARNINGS.
In critical times plain speaking is the best style—there are several persons who are now about to undertake voyages to sea, either incapable of perceiving what is the proper course to pursue for the safety of their property, or blinded by the deceits of printers which are hired to deceive and betray them.
There are some others who are pursuing adventures to sea, with other views—they go upon a desperate hazard, under the expectation that they may possibly, or by chance, be fortunate, or if not that their failure in their present enterprise may cover their former losses and excuse a failure.
Men who send adventures to sea now, and prove unfortunate (or fortunate as the case may be!) should be aware thus early that they will have no right hereafter to attribute their losses to any other cause than their own want of discretion & prudence.
The determinations of Britain to go to war with us are well known, that they are not avowed and acted upon openly, is wholly owing to the uncertainty of the issue of war or peace between France and Russia —that issue will soon be known; but we do not calculate upon security from the despair of Great Britain. We calculate what we long since predicted, a wide and unbounded system of buccaneering and ravage , and that like certain characters, intoxicated by the draughts of rapine, she will increase her draft and die desperate and drunk .— Aurora .
LEXINGTON, (Ken.) July 7.
By a private letter of the 15th ult. from Natchez, we are informed that the supreme court of the Mississippi territory have discharged Blannerhasset and Tyler, for want of evidence of their guilt; that Ralston and Floyd were indicted in the circuit court of Wilkinson county, and a demurrer to the indictments was sustained by the court, and that Blannerhasset had set out for home.
Richmond, July 29.
WE are informed that the Executive have ordered the Cavalry from Richmond and Petersburg, now on duty at Norfolk, to be immediately discharged; authorising Gen. Mathews to call others into service from the counties in the neighborhood of that place; if, in his opinion, hereafter, it shall be necessary.
We understand, also, that the President of the United States, has (for special reasons) thought proper to direct the five British prisoners lately taken by Capt. Shepard, to be restored, together with their boat and arms; still requiring, however, the terms of his proclamation to be rigorously enforced against any persons, from British armed vessels, who shall hereafter come on shore for the purpose of procuring water or provisions.
IT gives us great pleasure to announce the return of our fellow-citizens composing the two companies of Light Infantry Blues, commanded by Captains Richardson and Randolph, from Norfolk. They reached this place amidst the acclamations of their fellow-townsmen of every description, between one and two o'clock yesterday afternoon, after an absence of three weeks. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on these meritorious men, who, at a moment's warning, left their dwellings and their nearest and dearest connections, and repaired to the standard of their country, with a determination to avenge the wrongs inflicted on her, greatly insulted flag. They were met and escorted into the city, (after the customary salutes had been exchanged) by the new Cavalry association commanded by Col. Carrington; by Captain Hutton and his Shockoe Volunteers; by the Artillery Company of Lieut. Street, and a body of Militia under the command of Capt. Tompkins, Davis, McBride, Oldham and Pleasants.
Thus attended, they marched thro' the city, and paraded on Shockoe Hill, where, after several military evolutions and salutes, they were discharged. The joy and congratulations with which they were received by their friends, (who had the happiness of finding them all in good health and excellent spirits, notwithstanding the fatigue they had undergone, and the hardships of a laborious service to which few, if any, of them had been accustomed, and which, in the present sultry season, were peculiarly distressing,) were truly exhilarating, and exhibited one of the most delightful scenes we have ever witnessed.
A coalition of parties is certainly a very desirable thing. If the federalists will cease abusing the administration, and will unite in supporting republican men and republican measures, this great work may be effected; but not otherwise.
IN the last Virginia Gazette, to prove his consistency, and his unfeigned attachment to union and good will between the two great political parties, the editor has inserted a piece, signed "Investigator;" in which the present republican administration is most outrageously abused, and the eagle of the United States represented as alighting on a dunghill!
The federal newspapers, if they mean to convince us of their reconciliation to the government, should avoid conduct of this kind.
WE believe that the great body of the federalists being honest men and friends of their country, are in fact converted to the republican side of the question; and therefore ought to change their denomination.
OUR observations concerning federal principles are applicable only to the disciples of the old school; who still believe in the constitutionality of alien and sedition laws; who still approve the course pursued in the days of John Adams; and wish the present administration to be fashioned according to the model of the last. With men of the first description we are cordially disposed to unite in every respect; but, with those of the latter, in the defence of our country only; not in their principles and opinions.
A READY WAY TO A COMPLETE UNION OF PARTIES.
LET all those who have hitherto called themselves federalists, and are now convinced of their errors, and reconciled to the course of measures approved by the republicans, relinquish the party name of federalists , and declare themselves democratic republicans .
Let the few who "admire the British constitution" ship themselves off to Great Britain, without delay; and let those who desire a more energetic, aristocratic or monarchical form of government than our own, set sail immediately for France; where, under the sway of the great Napoleon, their wishes will be fully gratified. We shall all then be of one mind; and none but true republicans will remain among us.
IN the Enquirer of the 24th instant, we are accused of having made an unprovoked and uncivil attack upon the Editor, during
his absence, and at a time when he is engaged in the service of his country at Norfolk. These are heavy charges indeed; but we beg leave to observe that no personal allusion to Mr. Ritchie was made in the Enquirer; and that the attack on the editor of the Enquirer (whoever he may have been at the time) was surely not unprovoked. He first treated us in a very unprovoked and ungenerous manner by extracting from the Virginia Gazette a piece strongly abusive of one which had appeared in the Argus, without publishing, (as fair play demanded) the latter also; by prefacing that piece with a long series of remarks of his own, in which he plainly insinuated that our principles were unsound; and that our bawling against federalism was no irrefragable proof of our attachment to democracy. In return for this treatment, we confess we endeavored to give him a little wholesome chastisement; and, being unable to shelter himself from it, he wishes now to cast it on his own shoulders on those of Mr. Ritchie. The composition in the Enquirer was not inserted as a communication; but was plainly an editorial composition; and our allusions, in reply, were to the editor only. It was therefore evident, (since Mr. Ritchie had informed the public of his intended departure to Norfolk, and had mentioned, in the Enquirer itself, that, during his absence, he should not conduct the paper,) that our remarks were not intended to apply to him.
We are told that we may know the name of the writer in the Enquirer by applying at the office; but we shall not give ourselves that trouble; for we want no farther information, than the political character of his writings, to discover him. It is with great ease we recognize in them the eloquent writer of "Alcibades;" a most zealous, and, we hope, sincere republican and enemy to federal and British politics; but who, nevertheless, under that signature, proposed an alliance offensive and defensive between the United States and Great Britain; and is now at once, a warm declaimer against British aggressions, and an advocate for a coalition with the federalists!
BREATH...In the 12th line of the stream to the Bent Creek resolutions, published in the Argus of the 22d inst after the word with, the following should be inserted: but those monstrous deeds when compared with, &c.
ROBERT GORDON & Co.
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NOTICE.
I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that I have taken the house lately occupied by Mrs. Emily Hooper of the county of Hanover, where I intend ENTERTAINMENT on the usual low terms; and from strict assiduity I hope to give general satisfaction to all who may please to favor me with their custom. JAMES H. OVERSTREET. July 25, 1807 2*
NOTICE.
Messrs Robert King and Charles Croughton and Robert King, James Thompson & Thomas Ravenhill, John Edie, Conrad Lamb and William Davidson, Executors of James Short, deceased.
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 District in which I am plaintiff and you are defendants to wit: The deposition of Charles Noce and others, on the twenty-ninth day of August, 1807 between the hours of ten o'clock in the morning and sunset of the same, at the dwelling house of John A. Noce in Madison county—And on the thirty-first day of August, 1807 between the hours of ten o'clock in the morning and sunset of the same, at the Tavern in L.enburg kept by Mr. Hoyle, I shall take the deposition of Col. Thomas Clark and others of Campbell county—And on the third day of September, 1807 between the hours of ten o'clock in the morning and sunset of the same, I shall take the deposition of James Nichols and others, at his dwelling house in the county of Bedford. ROBERT H. ROSE. July 20th, 1807 4w
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TO BE RENTED,
A HOUSE in Manchester, now in the possession of Edward Johnston. For terms, enquire of him on the premises. 23d July, 1807.

Tobacco Land for Sale. IN Amherst county, on Horsey's creek, 509 acres of rich TOBACCO LAND, formerly the property of Mr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of WINCANTON. This land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst courthouse to Waugh's ferry on James river, is a valuable stand for a country store, with a framed house for that purpose, and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney, and well underpinned with brick; also a lumber-house sixteen feet square, with a cellar of its full size, walled up with stone: there is also a Taylor and Saddler's shop and other out houses; likewise a tolerable good dwelling-house, with three rooms below and two above stairs, a kitchen, dairy and other out houses within a mile of the store, suitable for a private family. This tract of land is only seven miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of tobacco, and within eighteen miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be inclined to purchase without viewing the premises, they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferros & Loving, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and are fully empowered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them, as also on application to THOMAS GILLIAT. Richmond, June 15th, 1807. tds
The above tract of land and improvements will be offered for sale at Amherst Courthouse on Monday the 17th day of August next (being court day) on a credit of one, two and three years if punctually paid, if not to carry interest from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be required on the premises, or satisfactory security for punctual payment. Manchester Turnpike Company.
NOTICE IS hereby given, that a General Meeting of STOCKHOLDERS, in the Manchester Turnpike Company, will be held at Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in August next—when business of importance to the interest of the Company, will be submitted for consideration. By order of the Directors. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, June 26, 1807. tdm
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or Stolen from the subscriber on the 21st inst. two Mules, to wit: one black stud Mule, shod all round, with a long switch tale, no other mark recollected. Also one mare Mule, of a bay color, with the end of her tale cut off, only shod before, I believe rather poor. Whoever will deliver the said mules to the subscriber 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. THE Debtors to the late firm of GILLIAT & KIRBY are hereby informed, that THOMAS GILLIAT alone is empowered to receive payment of the debts due to that concern. All persons having demands against them are requested to apply to Thomas Gilliat, and those indebted to the firm are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and discharge their respective debts. FOR JOHN GILLIAT & SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT. JAMES KIRBY. Richmond, 25th May, 1807. 3m
FOR SALE, Opposite Colonel Mayo's new Buildings, 4th, 3rd 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 GROCERIES, &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
The subscribers having purchased the Stock of Dry Goods OF GILLIAT & KIRBY, and taken the store lately occupied by them, will carry on the business under the firm of KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR. They will sell low for cash or on a short credit to punctual customers. JAMES KIRBY. RIVERS DRAKE. EDM: TAYLOR, jr. May 29.
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, in Powhatan county, containing between one 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 description is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf ** TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery for sale at this office.
Patent Iron-bound Boots, Bootcases, and Shoes. JOHN BEDFORD, PHILADELPHIA, RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general, and Store-keepers in particular, that he is now prepared to supply them with the above valuable goods, wholesale and retail, on moderate terms. Shoemakers, also, may be supplied with patent-rights, on easy terms, which they will find it highly their interest to obtain, as they can, by this improvement, make four times the quantity of shoes, with their usual number of hands: for example, the usual work of three men, is only three pair of common shoes per day; whereas, in the improved way, three men, with the assistance of a boy, can make from twelve to fifteen pair per day. Thus the advantages resulting from this improvement, are evidently of the most essential importance: in the first place, three-fourths of the labor is saved: in the second place, half the leather is saved, (for one pair of shoes, made in this way, will wear as long as two pair, made in the usual way) and, in the third place, there is a saving of flux (at the rate of one pound, to twenty-four pair of shoes) they are also much more waterproof than the others, and easier mended. These are well ascertained facts, proved by actual experience. The patentee therefore hopes, that an improvement, fraught with such important public utility, will not only engage the attention, but the encouragement of every friend to the infant manufactures of this country. It may not be amiss to remark, that the country Shoemaker, in particular, may derive in calculable advantages from this improvement, as he can supply his customers in one-fourth of the time he has usually devoted to that purpose, and have the other three-fourths for the cultivation of his farm, or other avocations. Price of patent-rights, for the country, 100 dollars. For states, districts or towns, in proportion. Applications may be made to the Patentee, or to Mr. Jacob Harrison, Richmond. 3m Feb. 12, 1807.
PRICES OF  Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitentiary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond. CUT NAILS. Wholesale. Retail. 5d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound. 4d. 11 1-3 12 1-2 6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2 8d. 10 11 10d. 9 1-2 10 1-3 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. 6d. 12 13 8d. 11 1-3 12 1-2 10d. 11 12 12d. 11 12 20d. 11 12 30d. 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 assortment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
Just Received, And for Sale on reasonable terms, 20,000 Weight of well cured  BACON, Amongst which are 700 HAMS of a superior quality.—Likewise, 15 Ton of IRON, Assorted, with our usual assortment of PAINTS, OIL, &c. &c. RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, 12th June, 1807. 2m
TO BE RENTED, And possession given in ten days; FOUR large, elegant and commodious STORES, in the most central and busy part of this City. To them are attached elegant, airy and extensive accommodations for the families of the tenants. JOHN MAYO. June 20. tf
ADVERTISEMENT. ON the night of the 31st of May, there was left at my house, a NEGRO CHILD, supposed to be eight months old. Any person proving said child to be his property, may have the same by applying to the subscriber living on the Cow-Pasture, Bath county, on paying costs and charges. JOHN BROWN. June 15th, 1807. 1m
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, 1000 Sacks Liverpool Salt. JOHN TOMPKINS. 7th July, 1807. tf
Likenesses Taken and Engraved. THE subscriber begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the city of Richmond, that he takes and engraves LIKENESSES in a style never introduced before, in this country; he respectfully solicits from the inhabitants of this place, the same favor and patronage he has met with in the largest cities of the United States, where he has taken a great number of Likenesses, copies of which may be seen at his lodgings in Mrs. Harris's House nearly opposite the Custom-House. The subscriber in order not to disappoint those who might have a desire to see for their Likenesses, begs leave to suggest that his stay in this place will be short. July 15. ST. MEUN. 644*
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 28th of April, a Negro Man JOE, and Woman named FANNY KENNY, which eloped on the 11th of June. The man is a bright mulatto, about 28 years of age, straight and well built, and has a very brisk walk, and is a very handy, sensible fellow—about 5 feet, 8 or 10 inches high—The woman is so light, that hardly any person would take her to be a slave—She has blue eyes and straight sandy colored hair, and if her skin was well kept, she would be taken for a white woman—her right fore-finger is off at the first joint, and has a large scar on her left arm, occasioned by a burn, and has a very brisk walk, about 20 years of age, and had on when she went away, a white Virginia Habit, and as they are Brother and Sister, it is likely they will get together, change their names, and pass as free people. Any person that will deliver them to the Subscriber, in Hanover county, or secure them in any Jail, so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward. BENJAMIN BOWLES. June 13, 1807. N. B. I forewarn all owners or masters of vessels from carrying them off.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber living near New-Castle in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last, a Negro Man
BILL Y, About 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; he is of rather delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish complexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small pox; his hair rather inclines to be bushy, tho' not very long: He is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very specious insinuating manner; he speaks rather quick and pert, and has a disposition to be very polite: He no doubt, will attempt to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c.—He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waiting man and fiddler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnson, of whom I purchased him—His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his elopement; and he has also been a part of his time in Petersburg; and his wife has a daughter a free woman living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also—Tho' having so general an acquaintance, there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. Hanover, May 31, 1807. tf
NOTICE. THE books, papers, and accounts of the late mercantile firm of M c Credie and M c Millan, of the city of Richmond, being now in the possession of George M c Credie, one of the Adm rs of John M c Credie, deceased, who was the surviving partner of M c Credie and M c Millan. Therefore all those who are indebted either by specialty or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to George M c Credie, or make such other arrangement as may be most conducive to the interest of the said concern, as well as to the debtors thereof. It is expected that due attention will be paid to this notice, as it is desirable that a close should be immediately made of the transactions of the above mentioned firm. NANCY M c CREDE, Adm rx . JAMES PENN, GEORGE M c CREDE, } Adm rs . Manchester, 30th June, 1807. tf
NOTICE. THE partnership known by the firm of LYLE and M c CREDE, is dissolved by the death of the partner George M c Credie. The subscriber, the surviving partner of that house, requests all those indebted to that concern, to make speedy payment to him, as he is now the only person who can grant proper receipts and discharges for those debts. Those who may have claims on that firm are also requested to come forward that they may be adjusted and paid. JAMES LYLE. Manchester, July 7th, 1807. 3w
For Sale, and Rent, THE STOCK and TRADE, of a Grocery, consisting of a very complete assortment of Groceries and some Dry Goods. The stock is at present small, and the terms will be made easy to the purchaser: the stand is one of the best in the city, being long established, on the main street, opposite Mr. Wm. Rose, and the court house. It is presumed none will apply but those wishing to purchase. All persons having demands against, or who are indebted to me, will please to apply for settlement at my usual store. I hereby forewarn all persons from receiving any order or crediting any persons on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts contracted by any person on my account from this date. Witness my hand, this 17th July, 1807. WILLIAM FARR. 6w
MR. ROBERT TERRY. YOU will please to take notice, that on the 20th, 21st and 22d of August next, I shall proceed to take the depositions of James Thompson and others, at the Tavern house of Newman Haynes in the county of Halifax, between the hours of eight o'clock in the morning and five in the evening of each day respectively, which are intended to be read as evidence in the suit in chancery now depending in the county court of Virginia, where I am plaintiff and you are defendant. Believing you are not a resident of Virginia, I have adopted this method of giving you notice. Wm. TERRY, Jun. Virginia, Halifax county, July 6, 1807. 5w To Mr. Robert Terry. THE subscribers being anxious to close their administration on the estate of the late Col. Armistead Wallington, dec. do hereby invite all persons having claims against that estate to come forward with the same legally authenticated, by the 10th of August next. This advertisement will be pleaded in bar against those who do not come forward within the time limited. And those indebted will take notice that no indulgence will be given after that time. PETER BARKEDALE, } Adm rs . WILLIAM TERRY, Jr. } Halifax county, July 6th, 1807. 3w
Wanted. THE subscribers are in want of a MILLER, who can come well recommended. A single man will be preferred. Williamson & Jones. Powhatan, 7th July, 1807. 4w
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRESSES repaired.—HORSES TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants.
LOUIS WERCQ, RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general and his customers in particular, that he has just received some good low priced BLUE CLOTHS suitable for CLOAKS and UNIFORM COATS—Also, some low priced CASSIMERES. July 20. 5t
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 Cumberland county, of 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. Jermyn Baker or Mr. William Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purchaser. FRANCIS EPES. Chesterfield, June 3, 1807. 10
We have lately received, FOR SALE, 12 hds. sugar 15 boxes cotton & wool 30 bbls. do. cards do. 1000 lbs green coffee 4 tons castings assorted, viz. pots, ovens, skillets, spiders, and irons, teakettles and waggon boxes 30 hds Antigua rum 350 sacks salt 5 do Windward Island do 12 hds. molasses 100 bbls cut herrings 14 hds. N. E. rum 8 casks Malaga wine 30 do whole do 14 bbls. do do 30 tiers & bbls. whisky 15 do shad 12 hds. molasses 4 pipes apple brandy 40 lbs Spanish indigo 30 tiers Malaga wine 15 bbls do do 15 lbs nutmegs 15 tiers & bbls. whisky 12 crates Liverpool 100 pr men's fine shoes 10 do do do ware assorted 50 do coarse do 10 do do do stone do 500 lbs Glauber salts We have also on hand, Iron Loaf sugar German, Crawley and Tanners' & Linseed oil Blistered Steel Nova Scotia grind stones Race & ground ginger Ground plaster in bbls Pepper God manufactured tobacco by the keg, for retailin Allspice Shot, assorted sizes FF & F powder French brandy Shot, assorted sizes Rice French brandy Cheese Wrought and cut nails, assorted sizes Snuff Class ware, viz. 1-2 pt. tumblers and decanters, assorted sizes Hats We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry & inc. Window Glass, Copperas and Alum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance for cash, approved paper or country produce. Sharp & Lucke. Richmond, May 8, 1807.
Drugs & Medicines. Daniel Wm. Sackrider & Co. Have this day opened a general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, And a great variety of valuable PATENT MEDICINES, which they are determined to sell on reasonable terms. DANIEL WM. SACKRIDER offers his services to the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity as a practitioner of Physic, Surgery, &c. &c. He has every reason to believe his professional services will be satisfactory to those who will honor him with their confidence. Richmond, July 20th, nearly opposite Doct. Foushee's. 12m
PUBLISHED BY SUBSCRIPTION. DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA, OR Universal Dictionary of Arts & Sciences, IN TWENTY VOLUMES QUARTO. CONDITIONS. THE work will be printed in large quarto, with new types, cast for the purpose, on a superfine wove paper, each volume will contain from eight hundred to a thousand pages. A half volume, in boards, will be published regularly every two months, PRICE THREE DOLLARS, PAYABLE ON DELIVERY. Between six and seven hundred plates, engraved in a superior style of elegance, will be comprised in the course of the publication, by far a greater number than is to be found in any other Scientific Dictionary. ** To Subscribers. The seven first half volumes are ready for delivery at the Book-Store of Samuel Pleasants, jun. Richmond. March 10.
Loan-Office, State of Virginia, June 8, 1807. NOTICE is hereby given, That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans. Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. abovementioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as abovementioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot. The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par: in which last case the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid. JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans.
NOTE. Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six of subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 644 87 If subscribed between the 1st January and 17th March, 1808, 619 08 Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78 If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 853 62 If subscribed between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42 Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively. Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. w9m J. P. Com r . Loans.
JUST RECEIVED, From Dr. Church's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this Printing Office, a fresh supply of the following
Patent Medicines: CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consumptions. PATRIOSA LOZENGES, For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c. CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheumatic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c. ANODYNE ESSENCE, for the head-ache. VOLATILE TINCTURE, for the tooth-ache. THE BOTANICAL TEA. INFALLIBLE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, For the cure of corns. CHURCH'S ANALYPTIC FEMALE PILLS. SCOTCH OINTMENT, Cures the most inveterate itch in four hours without Mercury. EYE SALVE, for all disorders of the eyes. ANTISCORBUTIC TINCTURE, For the teeth, breath, and scurvy in the gums. ESSENCE OF SCURVY-GRASS, For preventing and curing the sea & land scurvy. VERMIFUGE LOZENGES, For destroying worms in children & grown persons. ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR, For the cure of all kinds of Fits. CORDIAL RESTORATIVE BALSAM, For nervous disorders, debility inward weakness &c. &c. VEGETABLE LOTION, For the face & skin, freckles, sun-burns, prickly heat, ring worms, tetter, &c. &c. DR. CHURCH'S ANTIPHLOGISTIC PILLS, For the cure of malignant and bilious fevers, dyspepsy, jaundice, costiveness, acidity, cholera morbus, gravel, indigestion, loss of appetite and all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels. THE GENUINE PATENT ALTERNATIVE PILLS, For the cure of scurvy, cutaneous disorders, the venereal disease, &c. HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS. ESSENCE OF PEPPER MINT.