Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-08-01 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
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BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, JUNE COURT, 1807.
John Guerrant, Plaintiff, Against, John Hamilton and Hill Winfrey, Defendants. ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Hamilton, is without the jurisdiction of this court in parts unknown: It is ordered and decreed , That unless he shall appear here on or before the first day of August term next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy—Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, D. C. BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, MAY TERM, 1807. Jones Gill, complainant, Against, William H. Clayton and Clarissa his wife, and Mary Mosby Hales, an infant under the age of twenty-one years, defendants.
ON the motion of the complainant, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant William H. Clayton is not an inhabitant of this state: It is ordered and decreed , that unless he shall appear here on or before August court next and answer the bill of the complainant, the same will then be taken for confessed as to him, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy—Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C. VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Quarterly Court, continued and held for Pittsylvania County, the 21st day of May, 1807. Johnson Lansdown, plff. Against, John Holder, and Jephthah Holder, defts.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this state; on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the third Monday in August next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in this state, for eight weeks successively, and posted up at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on some court day.
A Copy, Teste, WM. P. HARRISON, D. C. R. C. VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol in Richmond, May 26, 1807. Mary Vaughan, adm'x. with the will annexed of James Vaughan, plff. Against, Polly Mitchell and Obedience Mitchell, by John Mitchell, now assigned their guardian, and Daniel Robertson, an infant, by John Robertson, now assigned his guardian, Joseph Brown and Sally his wife, formerly Sally Robertson, defts.
And Thomas Aniore, John Foster and Jacob Roberts, plffs. Against, The same, defts. THE defendants, John Robertson, Joseph Brown and Sally his wife, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, C. C. VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Court of Appeals held at the Capitol in Richmond, on the tenth day of July, 1807. RULE—After the end of this present term, it will be expected that the Judges of this Court, respectively, shall be presented with the statements directed by the rule of this court made the fifteenth day of May, 1804, within the four first days of each term; and no cause intended to be argued by counsel in which such statement is not presented accordingly, shall be argued by them in the same term in which the statement may be hereafter presented, unless for some very special reason to the contrary appearing to the court.
Ordered, That the above rule be published three times in each of the Richmond newspapers. A Copy, Teste, J. BROWN, C. C. TAKEN up by the subscriber on the 10th of April, a bay Mare, supposed to be with foal, five or six years old, four feet ten inches high, a star in her forehead, the off hind foot white above the hoof, has been docked, no brand perceivable, shod before, appraised to forty dollars. RICHARD CURD. Henrico, 8th July, 1807.
To the Public.
THE Subscriber has removed to an house near the upper end of the Town on the Street leading from the Capitol square. He continues to practise law in all the Superior Courts held in the City of Richmond, and also in the District Court of Brunswick. His Clients may rely on his utmost assiduity and attention to the business entrusted to his care. WM. MUNFORD.
At a Court held for Prince Edward County, April the 21st, 1807.
John Watts and Thomas T. Scott, Ex'rs, of William Watts, dec. Complainants. Against, Jesse Hamlett, and Bessey his wife, late Bessey Clarke, and Susanna Clarke, Heirs of John Clarke, deceased, Mason G. Harper, Mason G. Clarke, and Lucy G. his wife, late Lucy G. Harper, Joel B. Harper, and Elizabeth E. Harper, Heirs of James Harper deceased, Defendants. THIS day came the complainants by their counsel, and the attachment for answer awarded against the defendant Jesse Hamlett, being returned executed, and the said defendant Jesse Hamlett, not having appeared and answer the complainants' bill. It is decreed and ordered, that the complainants' bill be taken for confessed as to the said defendant Jesse Hamlett, and the court will proceed at a future day, to decree the matters thereof, unless the said defendant Jesse Hamlett, shall on or before the first day of the next court after being served with a copy of this order, show cause to the contrary. On the motion of the complainants, a new subpoena in chancery is awarded them against Thomas Clarke, as guardian of the defendant Susanna Clarke: and the defendants Mason G. Harper, Mason G. Clarke, and Lucy G. his wife, late Lucy G. Harper, Joel B. Harper, and Elizabeth E. Harper, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to an act of the General Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state; on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Mason G. Harper, Mason G. Clarke, and Lucy G. his wife, late Lucy G. Harper, Joel B. Harper, and Elizabeth E. Harper, do appear here on the first day of July court next, and answer the complainants' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the court house of this county. A Copy, Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
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.
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 hereinafter 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 None 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 B. None 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 Lynchburg, kept by M. 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 Echols and others, at his dwelling house in the county of Bedford. ROBERT H. ROSE. July 20th, 1807.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Richard Foster, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned and interest, due Thomas Perkins, and the costs of carrying said trust into effect; we will on Friday the 14th August next, between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock, proceed to sell, at Abel Jackson's Tavern, in the county of Amelia, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following PROPERTY, to wit: Six Horses, one Negro Man named Chance, and the residue of the tract of land whereon the said Richard Foster resides, in Amelia county, it being the residue of the property unsold, under our former advertisement; and which was postponed by consent of parties, or so much of said property as will be sufficient to satisfy said deed of trust, costs attending the same, &c. George Scott, Thompson Scott, John Teter, } Trustees. Amelia, July 24, 1807.
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FRENCH GRAND ARMY. SEVENTY-FOURTH BULLETIN.
Finckenstein, May 16, 1807. Prince Jerome, conceiving that the three advanced works from Neiss, along the Pillaus, were an obstruction to the operations of the siege, ordered gen. Vandamme to destroy them. This general at the head of the Wurtemburgh troops, carried off those works in the night of the 30th April and 1st of May; put to the sword the enemy's troops that defended them, made 120 prisoners, and took 9 pieces of cannon. The captains du Genie, Depontion and Prost, marched at the head of the columns and gave proofs of great bravery. Lieutenant's Hohendorff, Cawer and Mules, have particularly distinguished themselves. On the second May, lieut. general Camarier took the command of the Wurtemburgh Division.
It appears that since the arrival of the Emperor Alexander at the army, a grand council of war has been held at Bartenstein, at which the king of Prussia and the Grand Duke Constantine have assisted; that the dangers to which Dantzic was exposed have been the object of the deliberations of the council; that it has been acknowledged that two ways only remained by which Dantzic might be saved. The first in attacking the French army, by crossing the Passarge, and running the chance of a general battle; the issue of which, should it prove successful, would be to oblige the French army to uncover Dantzic. The other by relieving the place by sea. The first operation appears to have been deemed impracticable, without exposing themselves to ruin and total defeat; and the plan for succouring Dantzic by sea was adopted.
Accordingly, lieut. general Kaminski, son of the field-marshal, with two Russian divisions, forming eleven regiments, and several Prussian regiments, were embarked at Pillau. On the 12th, 68 transports, escorted by three frigates, landed the troops at the mouth of the Vistula, at the port of Dantzic, under the protection of fort Weichselmunde.
The emperor immediately gave orders to the marshal commanding the corps of reserve of the grand army to march from Marienburg, where his head quarters were, with the division of general Oudinot, in order to reinforce the army of Marshal Lefebvre. He arrived by a single march at the same moment that the enemy's army was disembarking. The 13th and 14th, the enemy made preparations for an attack. He was separated from the city by a space short of a league, but occupied by the French troops.
On the 5th, he defiled from the Fort in three columns. His project was to penetrate by the right of the Vistula. General of Brigade, Schirum, who was at the advanced posts with the 2d regiment of light infantry, and a battalion of Saxons and Poles, received the first fire of the enemy, and kept them at cannon shot from Weichselmunde.
Marshal Lefebvre had directed his march to the bridge situated below the Vistula, and caused the 12th regiment of light infantry and some Saxons to cross over to the assistance of gen. Schirum. Gen. Gdanne, charged with the defence of the right of the Vistula, had likewise supported it with the remainder of his corps. The enemy was superior, and the engagement was maintained on both sides with equal obstinacy.
Marshal Lannes, with Oudinot's reserve, was placed on the left of the Vistula, by which it was expected the enemy would defile, as appeared by their dispositions the preceding evening: but observing the movements of the enemy unmasked, marshal Lannes passed the Vistula, with four battalions of Oudinot's reserve. The whole line, and the reserve of the enemy, were routed, and pursued as far as the Palissades; and at 9 in the morning the enemy was blockaded in the fort of Weichselmunde. The field of battle was covered with dead bodies. Our loss amounts to 25 men killed and 200 wounded; that of the enemy is 180 killed, 1500 wounded, and 20 prisoners. In the evening a great number of wounded were perceived, being put on board the shipping which sufficiently sheltered off return to Koningsburgh. During that action the place made no sally, and contented itself with supporting the Russians by a brisk cannonade.
The enemy has witnessed this affair from the top of its tattered and half demolished ramparts. He has been dismayed at seeing the hope of relief vanish away. Gen. Oudinot has killed three Russians with his own hand. Several of his staff officers have been wounded. The 12th and the 2d regiments of infantry have distinguished themselves.
The particulars of this engagement have not yet been received at head quarters.
The Journal of the siege of Dantzic will show that the works are going on with equal activity; that the covered way is completed, and that they are busy in making preparations for the passage of the ditch.
As soon as the enemy heard that his maritime expedition had arrived before Dantzic, his light troops began to harass the whole line from the position occupied by marshal Soult, along the Passarge, to the division of gen. Morand on the Alle. They were received within musket shot by the voltigeurs; they lost a great number of men, and retired faster than they came.
The Russians made also their appearance at Malaga, in front of gen. Zayonchek, commanding the Polish corps of observation, and carried the Polish post. Gen. Fischer marched and overthrew them, killed sixty men, one colonel and two captains. They likewise presented themselves before the 5th corps, and insulted the advanced posts of gen. Gazan at Willemberg. This general pursued them for several leagues. They attacked in great earnest the tete du pont L'Omuew of Daenzewo. The general of brigade Girard marched up to them with the 38th, and overturned them into the Narrew.
General of Division, Suchet, came up, pursued the Russians at the point of the sword, and overthrew them at Ostrolensta, killed about 60 men and took 60 horses. The captain of the 642, Lawrin, who commanded the grand guard, surrounded on all sides by Cossacks, remained firm, and deserved being distinguished. Marshal Massena, who had mounted on horseback with a brigade of Bavarians, had occasion to be pleased with the zeal and deportment of his troops.
The same day, 13th, the enemy attacked gen. Lemarrois at the mouth of the Burg. That general had crossed that river on the 10th with a Bavarian brigade and a Polish regiment, had in 5 days caused tete du pont to be constructed, and had bent his march towards Wilkono, with the intention of burning the rafts on which the enemy had been busy those six weeks.
His expedition succeeded perfectly; the whole has been burnt; and in an instant, this ridiculous work of six weeks was annihilated.
On the 13th, at 9 in the morning, 6000 Russians from Nar, attacked gen. Lemarrois in his retrenched camp. They were received with musket fire and grape shot—300 Russians remained on the field of battle; and when general Lemarrois saw the enemy, who had arrived at the edge of the ditch, repulsed, he pursued them sword in hand. The colonel of the Bavarian 4th of the line, a brave soldier, has been killed; his death is generally lamented. The Bavarians had 20 men killed and 50 wounded.
The foliage begins to shoot forth. The season is like the month of April in France. The whole army is encamped by divisions in square battalions and in wholesome positions.
These events of the advanced posts have occasioned no kind of movements in the army. All is quiet at head quarters. This general attack on all our advanced posts, on the 13th, seems to have had for its object to direct the attention of the French army in order to prevent its reinforcing the besiegers of Dantzic. This hope of relieving Dantzic by a military expedition will appear very extraordinary to every considerate military man, who knows the ground and the position occupied by the French army.
NEW-YORK, July 22.
Fulton's Experiment.—Yesterday at half past two, according to a notice given in the public prints, Mr. Fulton commenced his experiment for the purpose of blowing up a brig of 200 tons. Public curiosity had been much excited, and the Battery with the adjacent wharves and windows were crowded with curious spectators. At 2 o'clock, Mr. Fulton passed near the battery with his two Galleys; himself in one containing a torpedo and the necessary apparatus; the other with another torpedo was placed under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephens. At 20 minutes past 2, the signal gun being fired at Fort Jay, the galleys advanced upon the brig; the torpedo were then thrown upon the tide and as they were drawn along with the current, they fastened to the bottom of the vessel, near her keel; but from a defect in arrangement and an error, which was afterwards corrected, the explosion did not take place at the first attack. The second experiment, however, was made about 7 o'clock at the flood tide with the most complete success. The brig was torn to atoms, and in 20 seconds after the explosion she sunk to the bottom.
This affair will be best understood by the description given in the subjoined letter of Mr. Fulton, addressed "To the Governor, Mayor, and members of the Corporation of New-York—Evening Post."
GENTLEMEN,—Yesterday my desire to satisfy public curiosity at the stated minute was as great as my never ceasing anxiety to see our harbours and coasts placed beyond the power of foreign insults; and I lament exceedingly that numbers were disappointed by the explosion not taking place on the first attack. But it has given me much additional confidence in my engines, and I hope it will be some satisfaction to you and the public to know that the failure of the first attack was occasioned by the trifling circumstance of the lock being placed under the torpedo, so that when it struck, the powder fell out of the pan and did not take fire.—On taking the torpedoes out of water where they had been for two hours, I found the locks and powder perfectly dry, and I immediately discovered the cause of the failure which I corrected by placing a piece of quick-match in the charge which the lock contained. Thus arranged, the fire was communicated to the 70 pounds of powder in the body of the torpedo. An explosion took place and the brig was decomposed.
You have now seen the effect of the explosion of powder under the bottom of a vessel; and this I believe is the best and most simple mode of using it with the greatest effect in marine wars; for a light application of one torpedo will annihilate a ship of the line nor leave a man to relate the dreadful catastrophe. Thus should a ship of the line containing 500 men contend with 10 good row boats each with a torpedo and 10 men, she would risk total annihilation, while the boats under the cover of the night and quick movements would risk only a few men out of 100.
When two ships of equal force engaged it may be doubtful which will gain the victory, each side, as many wounded, and the ships frequently one hundred men are killed on each side; but even the vanquished vessel will admit of being repaired, and thus the number of ships of war are not diminished, but continue to increase, and tyrannise over the rights of neutral and peaceable nations. Having now clearly demonstrated the great effect of explosion under water, it is easy to conceive that by organization and practice the application of the Torpedoes will like every other art, progress to perfection. Little difficulties and errors will occur in the commencement, as has been the case in all new inventions, but where there is so little expense, so little risk, and so much to be gained, it is worthy of consideration, whether this system should not have a fair trial. Gunpowder within the last 300 years has totally changed the art of war, and all my reflections have led me to believe that this application of it will in a few years put a stop to maritime wars, and give that liberty on the seas which has been long and anxiously desired by every good man, and secure to America that liberty of commerce, tranquility and independence which will enable her citizens to apply their mental and corporeal faculties to useful and humane pursuits, to the improvement of our country, and the happiness of the whole people.
GENTLEMEN,—With deference I submit this view of the subject to you and every thinking American. I have the honor to be, With profound respect, Your most obedient, and Very humble servant, ROBERT FULTON.
SAVANNAH, July 14. At a meeting of the commissioned officers of the second battalion of the second regiment of the Georgia militia, on the 13th of July 1807, assembled for the purpose of extending their commissions, relative to the recent attack upon their liberties, by captain Humphreys of the British ship of war the Leopard; and to concert means for arming and disciplining their respective commands, so as to be prepared to act effectively in any case of emergency which may occur, to ensure their services necessary.
1st Resolved, That we view with horror and detestation, the late savage violation of our perfect rights committed by the British squadron acting under the orders of commodore Donglas, upon the United States frigate Chesapeake, whereby several of our fellow citizens, were inhumanely and outrageously murdered.
2d Resolved, That we do hold ourselves and our respective commands ready to march at a moment's warning to any point that resistance to our common enemy (the British nation) may be required; and we do hereby, most solemnly pledge our honor, our lives and our property, to aid as far as the greatest exertion of our abilities will extend, any measures which may be adopted by the general government, to check the arrogance of this nation of pirates, whose acts have presented towards our country a continued series of injury and depredation, notwithstanding a spirit of reconciliation, and peace has always existed and has been uniformly manifested on the part of our government.
3d Resolved, That in order to be prepared, to enforce these professions of willingness to defend the rights and liberties of our country, that we do proceed immediately to elect ourselves, to put the second battalion upon a respectable footing, for offensive and defensive operations, by having the persons composing said battalion properly armed and trained in the discipline peculiar to bed by congress, for the attainment of which last purpose the battalion shall be exercised once a week by platoons, once a week by companies, and by battalions as often as the major or commanding officer of the battalion may think proper to direct, who is so authorized to assemble the commissioned and non commissioned officers of the battalion, on the day previous to any intended battalion muster, to be instructed by him in the necessary parts of their duty.
4th Resolved, That all persons belonging to the second battalion are solemnly called upon to act with spirit and energy upon the present occasion, and has any person refusing to comply with the provisions of the 3d resolution shall be deemed disaffected to his country and treated accordingly.
5th Resolved, That hand-bills of these resolutions be printed and circulated throughout the battalion. EDWARD HARDEN, Chairman; ANDREW McLEAN, Secretary.
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AT a numerous meeting of the citizens of Prince-Edward county, convened on previous public notice, at the courthouse, on Monday the 20th of July, 1807, for the purpose of expressing their feelings and opinions on the subject of the late act of hostility committed on the frigate Chesapeake , by the British ship of war Leopard .
Resolved unanimously , That Gen. Tarlton Woodson be appointed chairman of this meeting; and Francis Watkins, sen. secretary. A motion was then made that a committee should be appointed to prepare and report such resolutions as shall in their judgment be proper, to be adopted by this meeting, on the subject of the above mentioned act of hostility. And a committee was appointed, consisting of Gen. Peter Johnston, Col. John Purnell, Major Robert Kelsoe, Col. Samuel W. Venable, Col. Charles Allen, Osborne Lockett, Thomas Haskins, Robert Venable, Major Thomas Green, John Nash, sen. Major James Morton, Major Archer Allen, Richard N. Venable, and Doct. Goodrich Wilson; who immediately retired, and after some time returned: when a preamble and resolutions were reported by Gen. Peter Johnston, which after having been twice read, were agreed to by the meeting, and are in these words:
WE , the inhabitants of Prince Edward county, have heard with horror, of the lawless and atrocious attack lately made on the frigate Chesapeake , belonging to the United States, by the British ship of war Leopard .—An attack, especially when considered in connection with the circumstances which preceded it, calculated to arouse all the strong feelings of freemen & patriots. & to excite in the bosom of every American the warmest indignation, and the bitterest resentment.—If the sons of rapine and murder, shall be permitted with impunity, to seize on the persons, and to shed the blood of our fellow-citizens; vain have been our struggles for liberty, and independence is an empty sound.—Therefore,
1. Resolved unanimously , That we will pledge our lives and our property to the government of the United States, and that we are prepared, without shrinking, to meet the hazard of both, in support of any measures, of redress or of vengeance, for this unparalleled outrage; which may be adopted by the constituted authorities of our country.
2. Resolved unanimously , That altho' we do not arrogate to ourselves the right of determining on any points, the decision of which appertains to government: Yet it is our full conviction, that a total prohibition of British imports; domestic manufactures; the vigorous use of the rifle and bayonet; afford the best means of redressing the wrongs of America.
3. Resolved unanimously , That the thanks of this meeting are due to the citizens of Norfolk, Hampton and their vicinities, for the prompt spirit which they have exerted, and the decided measures which they have pursued on this interesting occasion.
4. Resolved unanimously , That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted by the chairman of this meeting, to the President of the United States, one to the Governor of Virginia, one to the corresponding committee of the city of Richmond, one to the editor of the Enquirer , and one to the editor of the Virginia Argus .
TARLTON WOODSON, Chairman. Teste, T. WATKINS, Sec'y.
AT a meeting of the Prince Edward Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Wm. L. Womack, at the courthouse, the 25th July, 1807.—Capt. Wm. L. Womack, having been appointed chairman, and James D. Wood, sec'y.—Sam. V. Allen, Wm. A. Allen, Abner Nash, Henry E. Watkins and Samuel P. Lockett, who were appointed a committee to draft and report to this meeting such resolutions as might be best calculated to express the feelings of the Troop on the very interesting and important subject which demands their attention; made the following report, which was unanimously adopted:
FEELING in common with our countrymen, indignation and resentment for the many aggressions which have been committed on our rights by the British government: But more especially the outrage done to the dependence, & the insult inflicted on the honor of the nation, by an act of hostility in the attack of the British ship of war Leopard , on the United States' frigate the Chesapeake ; an attack in which the blood of our countrymen has been shed, and the dignity of the American flag violated: We cannot be silent or indifferent on such an occasion; nor do we wish to be idle while the same lawless and insolent power continues to threaten depredation.
Therefore, Resolved unanimously , That Capt. Womack be authorised and instructed to tender the services of the Troop to the Executive of the state, and to such officer as may be authorised to accept the services of companies of volunteers, under the late Advice of Council, directing the equipment and organization of the quota to be furnished by the state for the service of the United States.
2. Resolved unanimously , That we will hold ourselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning, whenever the interest of our country and the command of our government may require.
3. Resolved unanimously , That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted immediately to the Executive of the State, one to the editor of the Argus , and one to the editor of the Enquirer .
Signed, WM. L. WOMACK, Chm'n. JAMES D. WOOD, Sec'y.
At a meeting of the citizens of Bath county, together with a representative from each company in the eighty-first regiment of Bath county militia, held in the court house at the Warm Springs, the 26th day of July, 1807, for the purpose of
taking under consideration the late outrage committed on the frigate Chesapeake , by a British squadron. A letter from the Hon. Alexander M c Rae, chairman of the corresponding committee, and the resolves of the committee of Richmond, Manchester, and their vicinities, being read, William H. Cavendish, Esq. was unanimously chosen chairman, and Valentine White , was unanimously elected secretary.
A committee was then appointed, consisting of the following members:—Charles Cameron, Col. John Berry, John Brown, Maj. Moses Mann, Maj. Adam Dickinson, Samuel Vance, and Robert Givins, Esqrs. The committee having retired, returned and reported to the meeting the following resolutions:
Resolved unanimously , that this committee do heartily concur with their fellow-citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities, in the resolutions taken by them, and will at all times be willing and ready to support government in any measures it may judge necessary to adopt, for preserving our independence and rights against any enemy whomsoever.
Which said resolution being read, was unanimously agreed to.
Resolved unanimously , that the chairman of this committee be requested to transmit a copy of this resolve to the chairman of the corresponding committee in Richmond.
Signed on behalf of the meeting. W. H. CAVENDISH, Chairman. Teste, VAL. WHITE, Secretary.
LEXINGTON, Rockbridge County, Virginia, July 22, 1807.
Having received information of the singularly atrocious and dastardly attack of the British ship of war, Leopard , on the Chesapeake Frigate, belonging to the United States, the citizens of this County being assembled, Gen. A. Moore was unanimously called to the Chair, and R. Grigsby appointed Secretary. A Committee was nominated, viz. Colonel M c Dowell, the Rev. George A. Baxter, Joseph Grigsby, Doctor Samuel L. Campbell, John Leyburn, John Carruthers, Doctor John Rogers, and Joseph Walker, who having retired a short time, returned and reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously agreed to.
Resolved , 1st. That this outrage, alike contrary to justice, humanity, and the usages of civilized nations; perpetrated under the semblance of friendship, in violation of the faith of treaties, and whilst the ministers of peace were adjusting differences between the two Governments, was a wanton, and unprovoked insult on our national sovereignty.
2nd. That it can be viewed in no other light than as an extension of that predatory system of warfare which for years past has subjected our commerce to plunder—our seamen to impressments—the vessels themselves to vexatious detentions, and confiscations, and has even heretofore stained their decks with the blood of our countrymen.
3d. That we cordially approve that wise and spirited policy of our brethren at Norfolk, and elsewhere, which, despising the menaces of the British commander, and those temporary inconveniences which might have resulted, did refuse a continuance of national hospitality to British ships of war.
4th. That the Proclamation of the President of the United States meets our warmest approbation, and that it is the duty of all good citizens to co-operate in carrying it into effect.
5th. That since the Government of Great Britain regulates its conduct more by the power it possesses than by principles of justice and good faith, it becomes the United States with promptitude and decision to adopt such bold measures as the ample resources of our country afford for the defence of any of our exposed territories or citizens, and we confide in the wisdom, patriotism, and firmness of our Government for the adoption of such means for redress as the interests and honor of the United States may require.
6th. That although we are not insensible of the advantages of peace, nor without a relish for domestic enjoyments—yet if we cannot possess them with honor and independence, we are ready, when required by the government of our choice, to exchange the implements of husbandry, for the sword and the rifle; and we do hereby pledge ourselves, to support with our lives and fortunes, the constituted authorities of our country, in exacting the most rigid retribution, for the injuries already sustained, and in obtaining security against future violation of our rights.
7th. That copies of the foregoing resolutions be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State, also, to the corresponding Committees in Norfolk and Richmond, and published in the Virginia Telegraph —and that Col. Jas. M c Dowell, the Rev. George A. Baxter, Joseph Grigsby, Doc. Samuel L. Campbell, and Andrew Alexander, be a Committee to correspond with such other Committees as they may judge convenient and proper.
ANDREW MOORE, Chairman. REUBEN GRIGSBY, Secretary.
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Louisa county, held at their Court-House, on the 13th day of July, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the late outrage committed by a British squadron, on the United States' frigate Chesapeake , within the jurisdiction of the United States, William O. Callis was called to the chair, and William G. Poindexter chosen secretary. A committee was then appointed of the following gentlemen: David Watson, Peter M. Daniel, Garland Anderson, John Poindexter, David Yancey, Robert Yancey, George Fleming, George Morris, Frederick Harris and Peter Minor, who prepared and reported the following address and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.
We believe, that on ordinary occasions, we sufficiently discharge the political duties of freemen and lovers of our country, by an independent & careful selection of constitutional agents, who, under our vigilant control, may truly express our opinions and execute our will. But the principles of our constitution, and the practice of our country declare, that there may be occasions on which the voice of the people, uttered immediately by themselves, should be heard. We believe that a case of this kind, has now occurred
in the atrocious outrage, lately committed on our coast, upon an armed ship of the U. States, the Chesapeake , by a British ship of war, Leopard , acting in obedience to the express orders of a British admiral.
Had this barbarous and bloody scene, between two nations, who say that they are at peace, been produced by an accidental difference between the particular individuals, who were the actors in it; or did this daring attack upon our rights and our independence, stand alone to reproach and disgrace Great Britain for her conduct towards our country, we might have remained silent, and have left it to our constituted authorities to decide and act upon the case. But when we recollect that this deed of savage tyranny, singular only for its unparalleled cruelty, has been preceded by a long train of injuries and insults, to a people whose love of peace has become proverbial with all nations; we can no longer forbear to call aloud for prompt and decisive measures, adapted to the exigency of the occasion.
We have no patience to go back to make a detailed and odious comparison between the widely opposite tempers, which have characterised the government of Great Britain and of the United States, from the day that our independence as a nation was acknowledged. We will not recapitulate the numerous and various injuries which have been inflicted by the one, and borne by the other; nor will we enumerate the many friendly, but unsuccessul applications, which our government has made for redress and future security. But we have now seen with astonishment and indignation, that, at a time when Great Britain is in the daily practice of forcing our native citizens from on board our own vessels, and compelling them to fight her battles against nations with whom we are at peace, and at the moment, too, when friendly negotiations on this subject were pending between the two governments, then has been superadded to all her other crimes against us; a deed of such flagrant injustice, of such hideous barbarity and insufficient insolence, as may well provoke patience into rage, and drive sensibility into phrensy. Within sight of our own harbor, where she was the first receiving the rights of hospitality and friendship, the lawless executioners of her barbarity, have seized by violence and murder, from a sanctuary, as sacred as our houses of dwelling or of worship; those whom she claims as her subjects; though her claims had been respectfully considered, and justly rejected by our government. A nation who can authorise or sanction outrages like this; who is so extravagant and peremptory in her claims to rights and privileges, but so dead to a sense of justice, and so contemptuously regardless of the respect which is due to others, must rely for peace, not on the esteem, but on the forbearance, or on the fear of other nations: we cannot esteem—our country has long exercised forbearance; perhaps she thinks it a favor; but if on this presumption, she continues to withhold from us, ample reparation for the wrongs she has committed against us, to three fourths of the world with whom she is already at war, America must be added; and then she may glory, if she please, in having all the nations of the earth her enemies. We truly declare that we sincerely desire her "honest friendship," and we well know the important benefit we might reap from it. Nor do we affect to despise her enmity. We know her great power to injure us in war, for we have felt it. But she too must know, for she has felt it, that we have the power, and that we may be provoked to have the will, to resist and to avenge injustice and insolence. In a contest which we hoped she would never compel us to repeat, we tore our half of her empire from her; and should her wicked and intolerable perseverance in wrong constrain us again to be her foe; we are not vain, when we warn her that the addition of our means of annoyance, to those of the numerous and powerful enemies, who already press her to the brink of ruin, may give a fatal blow to her existence as a nation. Nor do we perceive that her irrecoverable fall, would produce any consequence more to be dreaded, than the evils which the existence and tyrannical exercise of her power, seems destined to inflict upon ourselves and upon the world.
1st. Resolved, therefore , That if the conduct of the British officers in attacking the American frigate Chesapeake , be not disavowed and disclaimed by the British government, there ought to be an end to negotiation; for the cup of British onrage must be full, and there is no alternative left to the United States, but to break and trample it under foot.
2nd. Resolved , That if the conduct of admiral Berkeley, or the commander of the Leopard , be authorised and disclaimed by their government, a sham trial of the offender on the other side of the Atlantic, will be no satisfaction to the injured, and nothing short of the condign punishment of the guilty, can atone for the blood of our fellow citizens, which has been barbarously and unjustly spilt, and for the sufferings and perhaps the murder of those who were torn from their companions, and who may have bled under the lash of British cruelty, or have been hung at the yard-arm of admiral Berkeley's ship.
3rd. Resolved , That our government has the right to demand, and ought to insist on receiving from the British government full assurance, that no person who, soever, shall be seized or impressed by their authority, from on board any vessel, public or private, belonging to the United States, and being in our own waters or upon the high seas.
4th. Resolved , That we solemnly pledge ourselves cheerfully to submit to every privation, and firmly to encounter every risk and danger to our property and to our persons, which shall be necessary to support any measures our government shall adopt, for the attainment of all or any of her objects abovenominated.
5th. Resolved , That the proceedings of this meeting be published, and that the chairman be requested to transmit one copy to the President of the U. States, and one other copy to Alexander M c Rae, chairman of the corresponding committee in the City of Richmond.
W. O. CALLIS, Chairman. Attest, W. G. POINDEXTER, Secretary.
A number of the citizens of Charlotte county assembled at their courthouse on Saturday the 18th of July, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the lawless and violent attack of the British ship Leopard , on the American ship Chesapeake .—Thomas Read was unanimously chosen chairman, and Thomas T. Bouldin, secretary. On motion, a committee of twenty-five persons was appointed for the purpose of drafting resolutions appropriate to the occasion of this meeting, whereupon the following persons were appointed—Paul Carrington, sen. William Morton, Joel Watkins, Gideon Spencer, Joseph Wyatt, Thomas Read, Thomas Read, jr. Jacob Morton, Francis Scott, William Gains, William M. Watkins, John Robinson, William L. Morton, A. D. Alexander, T. C. Elliott, Joseph Venable, Thomas Bouldin, Paul Carrington, jr. Isaac Read, Henry A. Watkins, Samuel White, Collier Hutcherson, Henry Madison, Richard Dabbs and William White. The committee having retired, after some time, reported as follows:—
Resolved , That the repeated insults offered to our countrymen, the depredations committed on our commerce, the lawless and violent impressment of our seamen, clearly evince a disposition on the part of Great Britain, hostile to the peace and happiness of the United States; that the late unprecedented outrage committed on our frigate Chesapeake , by a British ship of superior force, supported by a squadron, acting under the direction of a British Admiral, demands immediate explanation and satisfaction.
Resolved unanimously , That the measures adopted by the President of the United States, declared in his proclamation, are approved, as expressing a proper spirit of resentment and introductory to more coercive opposition.
Resolved unanimously , That we are willing and prepared at the expense of our blood and treasure, to co-operate in the execution of any measure, which may be devised by our government, for the vindication of our national honor, the preservation of our liberty and independence, and for the chastisement of BRITISH INSOLENCE.
Resolved unanimously , That the spirited sentiments and exertions of the citizens of Norfolk, Hampton and Portsmouth, entitle them to the applause of their countrymen.
Resolved unanimously , That whatever difference of political opinion may have existed among us, relative to the best means of maintaining our national independence, liberty and happiness; we are all united firmly in this, we will continue to be free, we will preserve our national honor or die fighting under the banners of liberty.
Resolved , that the measures taken by the last Congress to fortify some of the principal sea ports of our country, are approved; and it is much to be desired that they were in a complete state of defence against British depredation.
Resolved unanimously , that these resolutions be signed by the chairman, and that copies be sent to the President, to the Governor of Virginia, to the committees of correspondence of the borough of Norfolk and city of Richmond, and that they be published.
Resolved , that a committee be appointed to correspond with other committees of correspondence on the subject of these resolutions.
Teste, THOMAS T. BOULDIN, Secretary.
LEE COUNTY, July 10th, 1807.
MR. PLEASANTS, WE send you for publication in the Argus , an Oration delivered in the Philosophical School of this county, on the Anniversary of Independence. By inserting it in your paper you will oblige, THE PRESIDENT, and MEMBERS Of the PHILOSOPHICAL SCHOOL.
MR. PRESIDENT,
WHEN nations who are under despotic control, join in the celebration of the birth days of their despots, we cannot suppose that any of the genuine affections of the human heart can be interested on the occasion. The whole would rather sum the result of that state of abject dependence in which they are held; and to an impartial observer, can assume no other appearance, than the servile adulation, that the authority of a master can extort from a slave. Such an anniversary, although it is called in such governments an expression of loyalty, is nothing more than a declaration, of a nation's disgrace. It acknowledges the rights of tyrants to enslave the world, not for the good of nations, but for purposes of ambition and self aggrandizement: And as such acknowledgment is every way repugnant to human nature, it leaves the whole an idle farce, into which none of the generous feelings of our natures can enter, and consequently flows from servility and constraint. But when a nation, whose virtues have elevated her above this degrading state of things; whose government has equal justice for its base; whose citizens are free and independent; whose laws are administered only for the public good; and whose sovereignty resides in the people, of which, each citizen possesses his proportional share; I say, sir, when such a people unites to celebrate the day which gave them national existence, all the most lively sensations of the soul, are called into exercise. In the mind of the susceptible citizen, such an occasion excites love of country, because by that country, his most valuable rights are protected and secured; it excites joy, on account of that freedom and independence which he feels he possesses; it excites sympathy, for thousands of his fellow creatures, who are yet manacled with the fetters of oppression; it excites gratitude, for the peculiar bounty of Heaven, to the nation of which he is a part; and it excites veneration, for those characters whose patriotism first conceived the mighty plan, and whose heroism pushed it into operation. Such, sir, have been the virtuous feelings of thousands of the American people, on the celebration of the anniversary of independence: and such, we hope, are the impressions of thousands of the free born sons of Columbia, who are this day assembled to celebrate this great national festival. Did we possess omnipotence, we should this day hear the names of Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, &c. &c. resound from the tongues of a thousand orators; we should hear their virtues dressed in all the glowing colors of poetic fancy, held up as great examples to a rising generation; we should hear the genius of liberty, invoking the great controller of human events for a continuation of the principles of '76; we should hear the great advantages, which this happy country possesses over the other nations of the earth, portrayed in the richest paintings of a vivid imagination; and no doubt, but we should feel that honest triumph, so natural to a mind conscious of superior happiness. But, Mr. President, amidst all this national exultation, amidst all this honest pride for
the boasted privileges of our country, the gloomy reflection will obtrude, that notwithstanding human happiness is in this country capable of arriving at its highest pinnacle, yet bands of traitors be concealed under the mask of patriotism, ready to arrange themselves under the first wretches Demagogue, the first Aaron Burr, whose malignant soul can conceive, and whose unhallowed hand dares attempt the subversion of his country's rights. Wherever the orator raises his voice to day, he should warn his countrymen of such friends as these; he should call upon them to watch their conduct with the eyes of eagles, and to repel their attack with the intrepidity of Lyons.—That jealousy so natural to republican man should be awakened, and virtue and energy every where invited to form a combination for the common safety.
Virtue, sir, we may justly call the palladium of liberty—revelation informs us, that virtue will draw down the blessings of Heaven upon a nation, while vice will incur its wrath and indignation. Virtue no doubt, procured for these United States, a government which yet remains the envy of the world; so long as virtue continues to predominate in the community, so long we may expect this government to remain unimpaired; but as soon as vice gets the ascendancy, no longer can we, or ought we to expect it. From a vicious populace, will flow vicious rulers, and that government must cease to be the favorite of Heaven, when venality, debauchery and profanity, fills the seats of justice or administration the laws. If virtue is so essential to the happiness of a people, if it is the pivot upon which the blessings of good government must turn, how circumspect ought the people to be in the choice of public servants? How zealous ought they to be in disseminating virtuous principles? And yet how awfully negligent are they with respect to both? Indeed corruption seems to be so intimately acquainted, with all the avenues to the human heart, that man unless he possesses the eyes of Argus, can scarcely watch all the assailable parts of his nature. Sometimes she approaches us in the garb of favoritism; sometimes she puts on the lure of flattery; and at other times she attacks us on the side of interest; and among us, it has become a melancholy truth, that the high road to office and importance, is to become a copious grog drinker, or an unprincipled debauchee. Does such things as these augur the perpetuity of our happy government? Is it for this, we celebrate the 4th of July? Or was it by such principles, that our glorious revolution was achieved.—Before I dismiss this subject, permit me to remind this philosophical school of its obligations. We have voluntarily associated, for the purposes of fostering virtue and discouraging vice; and although the sphere in which we seem destined to act appears but humble, yet we ought not to be discouraged, nor become remiss; great revolutions have often sprung from small beginnings, and perhaps by steady application and unwearied diligence, we may rear up sages and legislators in this school, who like the son of Ausram, may turn away the wrath of Heaven from a guilty people & contribute their full share in transmitting the blessings of our free constitution, to generations who are yet remote in the womb of futurity. Wherever we see virtue conceived in the minds of any of the youth, who have put themselves under our instruction, let us cherish the embryos: let us advise, let us encourage, let us animate them to proper pursuits; for this is a cause which it is scarcely possible to be enthusiastic: it is a cause in which unborn millions are interested; for upon the virtue of the American people, depends not only the happiness of the present, but of ages yet to come.
By order of the school. WM. H. CARTER, Sec'y.
CHARACTERISTIC ANECDOTE OF ADMIRAL BERKELEY.
The honorable Admiral Berkeley, then only a captain in the British Navy, commanded the Marlborough in Lord Howe's memorable engagement on the 4th June. Early on that day he got a scratch in the head, so very slight, that a midshipman would have been ashamed to have mentioned it to the standards-by during such an engagement. The honorable captain, however, thought fit to be prevailed upon to go down to the cock-pit to have care taken of his wound for fear of consequences, leaving the command of the vessel to the eldest lieutenant, who being a poor Hibernian unfriended by any thing but his own heart and hands, and of course, without interest at the Admiralty, thought that this was a glorious golden opportunity to make a dash and recommend himself to promotion by some very extraordinary deed of prowess. He accordingly lost no time in running up the Marlborough where he tho't she would have enough of peppering, and where she soon caught the vigilant eye of the brave Howe, who, with his spy-glass perceived her very busily employed in paying her best compliments to three French line of battle ships, one of which raked her fore and aft. Astonished and concerned at her situation, his lordship hastily called to Sir Roger Curtis, his Captain, and said, "Why Sir Roger, Sir Roger! What in the name of Heaven can be the matter with the Marlborough ?" Sir Roger who knew Berkeley, and was keen, satirical, and witty for a moment, through his glass at the Marlborough , and then turning round to Lord Howe, dryly replied, "I don't know, my Lord, but I should imagine from the conduct of the Marlborough that Captain Berkeley has been killed."
New York Paper.
* It was Sir Roger Curtis who distinguished himself at the blowing up of the Spanish Gun Boats at Gibraltar, by going out in his boat and risking so much to save as many as possible of the unfortunate Spaniards from the fire and the waves.
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BOSTON, July 22. The Secretary at War is taking measures to fortify New-York. Gen. Moreau attends him.
The Secretary at War is expected in this town daily. When he, the commander in chief, and Gen. Elliot, will take a view of the harbor preparatory to its fortification.
NEW-YORK, July 25. The pilot-boat Schooner Bald Eagle has lately been chartered and sent off with all possible dispatch by J. Beckman, navy agent of this city, under command of capt. Hull, brother to captain Hull, of the navy, with sealed orders. It is said she is bound to Gibraltar, to call here the American squadron from the Mediterranean.
POSTSCRIPT. At a late hour last night, we were favoured by captain Clark, of the ship Walker, with a Halifax paper of the 7th inst. containing several interesting particulars of the late affair in the Chesapeake. We have only time to publish the following order of admiral Berkeley.
By the Hon. Geo. George Cranfield Berkeley, vice-admiral of the white, and commander in chief of his majesty's ships, and vessels employed in the river St. Lawrence, along the coast of Nova-Scotia, the Islands of St. John and Cape Breton, the Bay of Fundy, and at and about the Island of Bermuda, or Somers' Islands.
WHEREAS many seamen, subjects of his Britannic majesty, and in his majesty's ships and vessels, as per margin [Belleisle, Bellona, Triumph, Chichester, Halifax, Zenobia cutter] while at anchor in the Chesapeake, deserted and entered on board the United States frigate the Chesapeake, and openly paraded the streets of Norfolk, in sight of their officers, under the American flag, protected by the magistrates of the town, and the recruiting officers belonging to the above mentioned American frigate, which magistrates and naval officers refused giving them up, altho' demanded by his Britannic majesty's consul, as well as the captains of the ships from which the said men had deserted. The captains and commanders of his majesty's ships and vessels under my command, are therefore hereby required and directed, in case of meeting with the American frigate Chesapeake at sea, and without the limits of the United States, to shew to the captain of her this order, and to require to search his ship for the deserters from the before mentioned ships, and to proceed and search for the same; and if a similar demand shall be made by the American, he is to be permitted to search for any deserters from their service, according to the custom and usage of civilized nations, on terms of peace and amity with each other.
Given under my hand at Halifax, Nova-Scotia, the 1st day of June, 1807. Signed, G. C. BERKELEY. To the respective captains and commanders of his majesty's ships and vessels on the N. American station.
PHILADELPHIA, July 24. The ship Arthur, has arrived to the eastward, from Canton. Le the 26th March, at which time the difference between the Chinese and British remained unadjusted. Not a single chest of tea had been permitted to be sent down, when the Arthur sailed. In consequence of which the British vessels there would have to sail without cargoes. The Americans at Canton were highly respected.
Letters received in this city, by an arrival at Salem, from Canton, as late as the 24th of March, states, that the difference between the Chinese and British had not been accommodated—that the vice-roy adhered to his demand of reparation, to which the English commandant would not accede.—That the chief of the British factory had determined to send the ships to England with that part of their cargoes which was then on board, and which was not more than would ballast them.
That the business in American and country ships, went on as usual; and that the Americans were considered in the most favoured light by the Chinese.  By letters from St. Jago de Cuba, of a late date, we learn, that a number of houses belonging to the French inhabitants of that place had been recently set on fire and destroyed; and that in spite of the utmost vigilance of the governor and inhabitants to put a stop to these outrages, and to discover the perpetrators, four houses were burnt on the 31st June. One of these letters, dated the 23d, says, "For two days past I have been guarding my property night and day. We are in a dreadful situation. Three times to day have the different quarters of the city occupied by the French been set on fire. We know not what will become of us, if these savages continue; the governor of St. Jago, uses every exertion to put a stop to them".
July 27. A report was current at Albany on Saturday that the British government of Canada had interdicted all communication with the United States, but it could not be traced to any authentic source.
From a Paris paper of May 23d. Authentic letters announce that a French officer, dispatched by the Ambassador Sebastini, and repairing to his majesty the Emperor Napoleon to his Excellency Gen. Andreossi, our Ambassador at the Court of Austria, the important news, that the army of the Russian General Mitchelson, had been invaded by the Turkish army, and completely routed. Intelligence was received by the same channel, that the capt. Pacha, who had passed the Dardanelles with 10 ships of the line, put to flight the Russian squadron stationed off Tenedos. These two events are neither less glorious for the Ottoman arms, nor less important for the fate of the Porte, the expulsion of the English fleet from before Constantinople, and amply make up for the loss of Alexandria, so shamefully surrendered to the English General Fraser. The town of Alexandria did not follow the example of Alexandria; upon the British representing themselves before that place, and summon-
ing it to surrender, and send away the French Consul, the Pacha answered them with cannon balls, and immediately took such measures as made them judge proper to seek their safety in flight.
CHARLESTON, July 21. His Excellency the governor of this state, announced on Saturday last, that he has received a letter from the Secretary of War, by order of the President of the United States, requiring him to take effectual measures to organize, arm and equip for actual service, 5700 of the militia of this state, to be held in readiness to march at a moment's warning.
Two of the gun-boats which had been dismantled in this port, have been equipped and manned, and on Sunday last took their station in the roads.
NORFOLK, July 27.
We have nothing to inform our distant readers, respecting the operations of the British ships in the bay; a part of them occasionally go out and return again every day. They have not made any attempt to land, or taken any steps respecting the five persons detained. Commodore Sir Thomas Hardy who now commands, behaves as far as we can learn, with great politeness to the vessels going out and coming in, giving them no interruption.
It is to be regretted that Commodore Hardy had not commanded from the commencement of this affair. We think he would never have written such a letter as that of Commodore Douglas, which has been productive of indignation scarcely short of that produced by the original out age. Ledger.
THE REVENGE. government schooner, is in Hampton Roads, and proceeds immediately to England with the communications from the ex-ecutive. 400 miles E. by S. London, touching the N. of the Chesapeake. She may be expected to arrive in England about the first of September; before which the British government and people will not only have received an account of the transaction, but of the sentiments which it has excited in the United States, together with the President's proclamation. The first account of this affair will probably reach England about the first of August, by two ships that left this place the 27th and 28th of June, by each of which we forwarded to our correspondents, one extra sheet of the 24th of June, besides which we know that an unusual number of the Ledger went by the same vessels. The proclamation went from here on the 9th or 10th of July, by two vessels for England. The minds of the government of the British nation will therefore be prepared before the Revenge arrives; the effects produced in England we shall discover, and possibly feel, about the middle of September. If the British government is determined to sustain admiral Berkeley, orders will be given to seize and capture our vessels without exception; if otherwise, they will not be interrupted. The English government will perceive that war is inevitable, if it avows the principle of searching our national ships, and act accordingly.
Our readers will perceive with attention the article from the Quebec Mercury, republished in this day's paper. If it is strictly true, we have nothing more to do than to prepare for war, but whether it be true in all its parts or not, it proves that before the outrage on the Chesapeake was committed, it was known in Halifax to be intended. The date of the Quebec article is the 19th June, and the Chesapeake was attacked on the 22d of the same month. With regard to orders being received from England by the Commander, we can offer no opinion until we learn the time of her departure from England. Thus could not have been sooner than the 1st of May, as that ship was then at Spithead. We confess, however, this article makes a strong impression on our mind, and darkens the few rays of hope which we have hitherto perceived, that peace might be preserved.
The public notoriety that such an outrage was intended before it was perpetrated, gives a form of governmental consistency to this proceeding, that it was hoped it did not possess.
The impression which the intelligence made at Quebec, may be better understood by the following article, copied from another paper of that place of the same date as the other—the Quebec Gazette, which speaks thus:
"We are happy in having it in our power to furnish, in the account of the dinner given to Mr. Monroe, what we consider a convincing proof of the conciliatory disposition of the new ministry towards the U. States; and this at a period subsequent to the arrival of the official account of the objections stated in America to the treaty. This piece of intelligence gives so much the more satisfaction, as reports are every day circulated of an approaching rupture between the two countries."
Now from this we learn, that the meditated attack on the American frigate, was the subject of discussion before it happened, and that to use the words of the Quebec paper, "reports were every day circulated of an approaching rupture between the two countries." We wish it was in our power to say that we think war may be avoided—we do think it cannot, unless through the intervention of some circumstance of a nature foreign to the subject matter of dispute. ib.
July 29. The brig Flora, Capt. Benthall, arrived this morning from Charante and Madeira, left June 5, in Rochfort Roads, 1 French line of battle ship of 130 guns, 4 of 84, 2 frigates, and 4 brigs, blockaded by six English 74's at anchor off the mouth of the harbor, said they expected the French out every day.
Mr. Davis, pilot, was brought to yesterday by the Triumph, Sir Thomas Hardy, who put on board a black man belonging to Baltimore. Mr. D. was also informed, that there were eight more Americans on board that would be given up on proper application.
THE UNITED STATES' SCHOONER REVENGE, captain READ, went to sea on Monday evening.
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Richmond, August 1.
WE are informed that, in consequence of a letter received from the President of the United States, the Governor of this commonwealth, with the advice of Council, has directed all the militia now on service at Norfolk and Hampton to be immediately disbanded; except one company of Artillery, under the command of Capt. Nestell, and Capt. Robert B. Taylor's Troop of Cavalry; the former of which is to be stationed at Norfolk, and trained to the management of Artillery by the use of the guns at Fort Norfolk; the latter to be on duty in the vicinity of Lynnhaven Bay, for the purpose of watching the motions of the British squadron, and enforcing the President's proclamation. We farther learn that the Executive have thought proper to call out a company of Infantry from the County of Princess Anne, to assist the Cavalry in performing this service; and that Major Thomas Newton, Jr. is appointed Commander of the whole; a Brigadier General being unnecessary for the command of so small a detachment. It appears therefore that General Matthews will not continue in employment.
We are happy to find from this information that the President of the United States is convinced that the frigates in the Cybele and Chesapeake together with the gun-boats now at Norfolk and others about to be sent thither, aided by the batteries of Fort Nelson and Fort Norfolk, will be sufficient for the defence of that place from any attack which may for some time be expected.
MORE BRITISH OUTRAGES.
A REPORT has been received from Norfolk, (which, although not certainly authentic, appears to be very probably true in the most important particular,) that the United States' armed Schooner Enterprize lately passed up the Bay on its way from the Mediterranean, to Baltimore or the City of Washington, and brought information of an engagement in that sea, between the American frigate Constitution and a British ship of 74 guns. True it is that the circumstances of this battle are variously represented. It is stated to have been occasioned by a dispute concerning some American seamen impressed by the British; but by some it is said the American frigate commenced the attack for the purpose of recovering seamen belonging to her; by others that the British ship acted in the same manner as the Leopard did in the outrage committed on the Chesapeake, and again violated our flag, under the pretence of reclaiming deserters sheltered by it. The issue of the conflict is also differently stated. The news, which circulated yesterday, was that the constitution (after a desperate combat of five hours,) had nearly taken her antagonist; that the blood-stained flag of Great Britain was about to be struck; when another ship of 100, or 110 guns, came up to the assistance of the 74; by means of which our unfortunate frigate was compelled to surrender; having undergone almost total destruction. But an article in the Petersburg Republican contains an account given by a gentleman, who left Norfolk state on Monday evening; in which the frigate Constellation (and not the Constitution) is mentioned as the vessel engaged; and the "Englishman to have been discomfited, and forced to sheer off."
This last Piece of news, if true, would be delightful indeed to every patriotic American; but we fear it is too good to be verified.
In such uncertainty, relative to the origin, progress, and termination of the battle, said to have taken place, we should be inclined to suppose the whole story a fabrication. But, nevertheless, there are strong reasons for believing the truth of the main event; viz. that there has been an engagement, in the Mediterranean, between one of our frigates and one or more British ships.
The sudden and unexpected return of the Schooner Enterprize from the station to which she had been ordered by the government; and her proceeding up the bay, in haste, without calling at Norfolk, are circumstances evincing that she has brought intelligence of great importance. Our accounts from Halifax, (Nova Scotia,) which render it certain that the attack on the Chesapeake by the Leopard was ordered by the government of Great Britain; the hostile attitude thus assumed by the British, immediately after the President's rejection of the Treaty was known in Europe; the consideration too that the point in dispute which occasioned that rejection was was the point relative to the impression of our seamen; the rancorous hatred, which the Maniac Gerge the 3d has always manifested against us; and the foolish hopes, which he and his ministers have lately entertained, of an approaching discomfiture of Bonaparte; are all reasons for believing that Great Britain has actually (according to her usual practice) commenced a war against us, without giving us notice. It is therefore extremely probable that the report of this sea-fight is too well founded; and from the superior strength (though we proudly believe, inferior courage) of the British; together with their cunning, perhaps, in assailing unexpectedly, or with superior numbers; they may have defeated and taken our frigate. At any rate, (whether this report be true or false,) the storm of war has already burst upon us; but we doubt not all true Americans are prepared to weather it with fortitude, however rudely it may rage.
Every thought of reconciliation ought to be laid aside; for we may now be well assured that nothing less than the total loss by Great Britain of our trade, and her feeling sensibly our strength, will compel the Tyrant of that unhappy country to do us justice. Let us rely, therefore, on our swords and our spinning wheels—With the first we may take possession of Canada and Nova Scotia; and, by means of the last, supply the want of British manufactures. United as we are, possessing a country unequalled in natural wealth and resources; we surely may live within ourselves, and defy the malice, not only of one miserable and bankrupt island, but of all the world besides.
Yet, let us not, in this state of affairs, be betrayed into the folly of raising a large na-
vy, or standing army. A number of gun-boats sufficient to protect our harbours, is as large a navy as we ought to have; and our gallant militia, which no doubt will consist of brave volunteers, (all of whom will soon acquire the requisite military discipline) will be abundantly adequate to the contest.
FOR THE ARGUS.
WHAT credit does Erick Bollman deserve when he declares he had no personal motives for the interview which he requested with the President of the United States? And how much stronger must be his attachment to Aaron Burr, than to the United States, when he endeavored to convince the President "that he would promote the interest of the United States by going to war with Spain, (that is, in fact, with France, Spain, Holland and Italy) and giving countenance to the expedition which Col. Burr had planned?" Is it possible that so silly a proposition as this could have been a serious object in Bollman's view, when he requested to see the President? If this, and his attempt to prove that Burr was not guilty of treason, were all that he communicated to the President, he surely would never have been presented with a pardon. But his important disclosures of Burr's plans, projects, and the means of accomplishing them, which he had not only not disclosed, but had aided in carrying into effect till he was arrested on a charge of misprision of treason by Gen. Wilkinson, certainly required a pardon, and the President was in duty bound to procure his testimony as state's evidence (called king's evidence in England) against Burr and his accomplices; and as to the promise "that his communications should never be used against himself," and "that the paper should never go out of the President's hand." The former part has been strictly and faithfully complied with, and the latter as fully observed as the nature of the case could possibly admit of. For when the President granted a pardon to Bollman, it was on condition that he would say before the grand jury and venire, on his oath, all that he had written, and was material to the conviction of Burr and his accomplices; but unfortunately he had made this promise before Burr was taken, and after seeing him, he had not the courage to keep it, and had recourse to various quibbles and subterfuges to avoid giving his testimony. Foolishly believing that if he refused the pardon, he could not be used as a witness. And when this was his idea, it surely was the President's duty to furnish the attorney with Bollman's written testimony, that he might make such use of it as the nature of the case might require. Was the President for the preservation of Bollman's small stock of honor to suffer traitors to escape even an indictment? was he to keep his word with a faithless traitor, & like him be guilty of misprision of treason, by concealing not only Bollman's, but Burr's and his accomplices' treason also? surely not—His charge then against the President for a breach of honor in betraying his confidential communication, is the most groundless & imprudent charge that ever was brought against any one since the creation of Man!!
Postscript.
ALEXANDRIA, July 29. Yesterday passed this town, in her way to the Navy-yard, the U. S. Schooner Enterprize, in 37 days from the Mediterranean. It is said, she brings intelligence that the British capture all American vessels in that sea.
Captain Decatur in a pilot boat from Norfolk, went up to Washington yesterday; as the Chesapeake is again nearly ready for sea, it is supposed he is gone up for orders.
BALTIMORE, July 28.
THE BRITISH. Accounts from Halifax state, that admiral Berke ey was fitting out the Ville de Milan Frigate, and intended to go in her to the Chesapeake.—Fed. Gaz.
PHILADELPHIA, July 28. Captain Houston, of the brig American, who arrived at Baltimore on Friday last, in 46 days from Malta, informs, that the British Cruisers in the Mediterranean, captured every American vessel they fell in with. A number of American vessels were to sail for Smyrna and Gallipoli during the month of June, which were expected to be taken, and carried into Malta, as it was impossible to escape the privateers in that part of the Mediterranean.
NEWBURYPORT, July 17. We learn, by the master of an eastern sloop which arrived here on Monday, the following particulars; for their correctness we cannot vouch—the eastern papers are silent on the subject:
That an English privateer of 15 guns, from St. Johns, had come into the jurisdiction of the United States, at a place called Sung Cove, near Passamaquoddy, where lay a coasting vessel belonging to Harpswell, captain Merriman. An officer and men from the privateer came on board capt. M. and in an insolent manner ordered him to call his people on deck, (they being below, fearing the intention of the privateersmen) which capt. M. refused.—The officer said he would be damned if he did not have some of them; he then proceeded to open the hatches, at which instant the Americans below told him if he attempted to descend they would shoot him. Not regarding the caution, he was about to effect his purpose, when the men below, as good as their word, let drive and shot three balls through him, when he fell instantaneously dead. How the affair terminated, our informant does not know.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE HENNING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
Gloucester Low Grounds.
THAT valuable and convenient TRACT OF LAND, containing 348 acres, lying upon Severn River, in the county of Gloucester, and advertised for sale by the subscriber in January last; not having yet been disposed of, notice is hereby given, that the same will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday, the 8th day of September next. The purchaser will take possession the first day of January next, but will be allowed the privilege of seeding about eighty acres, now in corn. Terms made known on the day of sale, and as accommodating as possible. Persons wishing to view the land will apply to Mr. Sterling Seawell, who resides upon the adjoining premises. JOHN D. SEAWELL, Executor of JOHN SEAWELL, Dec July 22d 1807
C. Parlascia & John M'Conachy, CARVERS & GILDERS, In the second Tenement of Col. M'Goy's new building on the Mainstreet, Be so kind to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Richmond, that they have on hand, an elegant assortment of Looking Glasses, Pictures, Prints, Barometers, Thermometers, Microscopes, Telescopes, Silver and Tortoise Shell Specimens, and all other articles in their line.—Widows and Bed Cornices done on the most reasonable terms.
PROFILES
Cut by John M'Conachy, and painted by L. Remoir, who also takes Likenesses in Miniature. Price of cutting the profiles, 25 cents; for painting them 3 dollars, and of miniatures 16 dollars. N. B. No likeness, no pay.—Specimens of the manner of cutting, shading the hair, painting, &c. may be seen at the said store. Richmond, July 30 1807 w2m
By virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery holden in Richmond, the subscribers will expose to sale on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 30th day of July next, the residue of a TRACT OF LAND, lying in Pittsylvania, on Banister river, estimated to contain 1717 acres more or less; whereon the widow of John Markham and others now reside, or as much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £ 871 3 5, with interest from the 10th day of June, 1806, on £ 405 13 6, part thereof until payment, and interest on £ 400, also part thereof during the same period, the expenses of the sale and the costs of suit.
Isaac Coles. Thos. Woodbridge, SEN. Edward Friend. Allen Whitworth. June 25, 1807. w4t The sale of the above property is postponed until Tuesday the first day of September next, when it will certainly take place. Isaac Coles. Thos. Woodbridge, SEN. Edward Friend. Allen Whitworth. July 31, 1807. w4t
FOR SALE,
At next public auction, on the 15th day of Sept. next, that valuable tract known by the name of WHITE HALL, in Goochland county the residence of Col. John Payne in his lifetime To enter into a minute description of this tract would be superfluous, as it is supposed no person will purchase without first viewing the premises; suffice it to say it contains 600 acres of GOOD LAND The dwelling house is spacious and elegant, with a suit of excellent and convenient out buildings; extensive and productive APPLE ORCHARDS &c The terms of sale will be one third in cash, the other two thirds in annual payments, next succeeding the first. Bond with personal security will be required for the first payment, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last.
At the same time will be SOLD, the STOCK of CATTLE, &c &c together with sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, on a credit of 12 months; bond and security will be required. SMITH PAYNE, One of the Ex'rs of JOHN PAYNE, Dec. And the only acting Executor of RO: PAYNE, Dec. July 31st, 1807. N. B. The land will be shown by Mr. George W. Payne who lives contiguous thereto
LAND FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, and bearing date, June 27th, 1806, which said deed was given to secure the payment of 4410 dollars, due from John Temple to Carter and Roane, merchants of the Borough of Norfolk, and now to Robert B. Carter, surviving partner of Carter and Roane: Will be exposed to public SALE, at King & Queen courthouse, on the 15th day of September next, that being the first day of the session of the district court, a
Valuable Tract of Land,
Lying in the lower end of King & Queen county on Fork River, and containing by a late survey 735 acres. The above tract of land, will be sold on convenient terms to the purchaser or purchasers should they wish a division of it. Good security or a deed of trust on the land will be required from the purchaser. In other respects the terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, or may be known by private application to
JOHN H. SMITH. Trustee. July 28th, 1807. S 2 The sale will be postponed from day to day should bad weather prevent its taking place on the 15th
TO RENT,
FOR A TERM OF YEARS, OR ONE YEAR, A VALUABLE FARM In the upper end of Hanover county, and at present in the occupancy of John Hay, Esq. containing 250 acres. There are perhaps few tracts of land that combine more advantages than this. It is well supplied to the cultivation of corn, wheat & tobacco; has a fair portion of the best quality meadow land upon it, & lies within 30 miles of the city of Richmond. The uncommon neatness of the situation, the nature of the soil, the happy proportion of wood, arable and grassy lands, together with its vicinity to the best market in the county, all serve to render it worthy the attention of any industrious farmer who may wish to settle himself in this way for life, as it may be obtained for any term of years. The buildings are sufficient for the accommodation of a small family, and for all plantation purposes. The premises will be shown by the present occupant, and the terms made known, upon application to the subscriber residing the county of Orange DABNEY MINOR. July 10th, 1807. 6w

Tobacco Land for Sale.
IN Amherst county, on Horsley's creek, 509 acres of rich TOBACCO LAND, formerly the property of Mr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of WIN-CANTON. This land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst courthouse to Waugha'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. Taliaferro & Loving, who live within a few miles of Wincenton, 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, CLE. 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, shed all round, with a long switch tail, no other mark recollected. Also one mare Mule, of a bay color, with the end of her tail cut off, only shed 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 Petome 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 nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine 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, Bootees, 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 flax (at the rate of one pound, to twenty-four pair of shoes) they are also much more water-proof 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 & Springs,
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.    3d. 12 1-2-cents. 13 1-2-cents per pound.  4d. 11 1-2. 12 1-2.  6d. 10 1-2. 11 1-2.  8d. 10. 11.  10d. 9 1-2. 10 1-2.  12d. 9 1-2. 10 1-2.  20d. 9 1-2. 10 1-2.       CUT BRADS.  Wholesale. Retail.    8d. 9 1-2. 10 1-2.  10d. 9. 10.  12d. 9. 10.  20d. 9. 10.       WROUGHT NAILS.  Wholesale. Retail.    6d. 12. 13.  8d. 11 1-2. 12 1-2.  10d. 11. 12.  12d. 11. 12.  20d. 11. 12.  20d. 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
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. Davis'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.
Sr. MEMIN. July 15. Glat
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS,
1000 Sacks
Liverpool Salt.
JOHN TOMPKINS. 7th July, 1807. tf
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 28th of April, a Negro Man JOE, and Woman named FANNY, but called by the black people 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 forefinger 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 T,
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 McCredie and McMillan, of the city of Richmond, being now in the possession of George McCredie, one of the Adm's of John McCredie, deceased, who was the surviving partner of McCredie and McMillan. Therefore all those who are indebted either by specialty or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to George McCredie, or make such other arrangement as may be most conducive to the interest of the said concern, as well as to the debtors thereof. It is expected that due attention will be paid to this notice, as it is desirable that a close should be immediately made of the transactions of the above mentioned firm. NANCY MCCREDIE, Adm're. JAMES PENN, GEORGE MCCREDIE, } Adm're. Manchester, 20th June, 1807. tf
Lesueur & Saunders
Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of
Bar-Iron & Castings,
Of superior quality. Feb. 23, 1807. tf
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 FAIR. 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 pending in the county court of Halifax, 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. 3w To Mr. Robert Terry.
THE subscribers being anxious to close their administration on the estate of the late Col. Armistead Washington, 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 BARKSDALE, } Adm're WILLIAM TERRY, Jr. } Adm're 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. Pleafants.
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, off James river, it contains 607 acres, one half of which is covered with fine timber of every description. There is on this land a decent dwelling house, and between four and five hundred bearing apple trees of choice fruit. One third of the money will be expected when a title is made, the other two thirds may be divided into two annual payments, Mr. Terrian Baker or Mr. William Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purchaser. FRANCIS EPPES. Chesterfield, June 3, 1807. 4w
Notice.
THE subscriber anxious to close his administration of the estate of James White, deceased, adopts this mode of requesting all persons who have claims against the estate, to make them known without delay; and to inform those who are indebted, that no further indulgence can be extended to them. JESSE HIGINBOTHAM, Adm'r. Giles, Cumberland, 20th June, 1807. 4w
Notice.
THE following is a list of two Hogsheads of TOBACCO, remaining in Tren's Warehouse over two years, which will be sold according to law, viz: No 909, 1700, 178, 1522, W. E. □ A. W. Inspected in the name of William Fitzgerald, 18th February, 1802. No 910, 1763, 179, 1581, W. E. □ A. W. Inspected in the name of William Fitzgerald. BRANCH & HOWLETT. 23d July, 1807. 3w
Valuable Family Medicines.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and for SALE WHOLESALE and RETAIL, by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond, a large supply of the following very valuable Medicines, viz: Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops.
Superior to any other medicine ever before invented, for all complaints of the Lungs, and has been known frequently to effect a cure after all other medicines have failed. It is to be hoped that all those who are laboring under Consumption and other diseases of the Lungs, will resort to this valuable medicine for relief.—Price 75 cents a bottle.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachic Bitters.
Which have proved so extremely serviceable for a few years past in restoring weak and decayed constitutions of almost every description, and for removing all those complicated complaints so common in the foraging season—for a common biter to use in families, none can exceed them for pleasantness. To show that these excellent bitters are held in high estimation by Physicians of eminence, we need only insert the following extract of a letter from Dr. John Willcox a respectable Physician, and post-master at the city of Vergennes.
VERGENNES, October 23d, 1804.
Sir, I have been one of those who never put much faith in patent medicine until of late, but must acknowledge from actual experience, that I have received more benefit from Dr. Rawson's Bitters, than from all the medicine I ever before took; I have been very unwell with a flow remittans fever.
I am, &c. JOHN WILLCOX, M. D.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills,
Which have proved so eminently useful for these 12 years past in all Bilious Complaints, Indigestion, Jaundice, Dropsies, Debility, Head Aches, Costiveness, Female Complaints, &c. Their virtues are so well known to need comment in an advertisement.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste,
Which whitens and preserves the teeth, gives an agreeable smell to the breath, and cures the fear in the teeth and gums; it may be applied at all times without in the least injuring the teeth. The very great and extensive sale this medicine has met with, bespeaks its intrinsic worth.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills, or Family Physic.
A medicine which no family ought to be without, as those Pills are useful in every complaint where purges are necessary; they are certain to operate in a short time without occasioning the least pain or griping.—Price only 25 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Celebrated Worm Powders.
The most proper medicine that can be given to children to destroy Worms, & to remove erudities of every kind from the first passages.—Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Rawson's (Genuine) Ich Ointment.
The most certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH, of and now in use. It also cures all kinds of eruptions on the face or skin, is very agreeable in smell, leaves the skin smooth & beautiful, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety.—Price only 42 cents a box.
Doct. Rawson's much celebrated Worm Powders,
Which have proved very efficacious in dislodging and expelling worms from the bowels of children, they are also a gentle purge, and the most proper physic that can be given to children to remove crudities of every kind from the first passages—ample directions accompany each package—50 cents.
Hickley's infallible remedy for the Piles.
A certain cure for that disagreeable complaint. 50 cents a box.
Doct. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Good in all Rheumatic complaints—Price 25 cents.
Very particular directions accompany each of those valuable medicines.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Church's Cough Drops
Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this office.
Royster & Bohannan,
Respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
Which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or good notes at sixty days—
AMONGST WHICH ARE—
  Brown Sugar in hds. Tumblers, pint and qts. $ half pint  Loaf Sugar in do. do. Decanters, quart and pints $ pint  Jamaica RUM Sleiper's Snuff $ pint  Antigua Rum $ Window Glass  N. England Rum $ London Mustard  Best Cogniac Brandy $ Rice  Holland Gin $ Copperas</