Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-10-10 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1397.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1807.
12 1-2 Cents Single.
LOAN-OFFICE, State of Virginia, June 8, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a proviso however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. abovementioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as abovementioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their wish to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par: in which last case the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day on which the same would be payable in the United States and subject to no variation; nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.
JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans.
NOTE.
  Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 649 62 of new six.   of subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 644 37   If subscribed between the 1st January and 17th March, 1808, 619 03   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st Dec. 1807, 853 62   If subscribed between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42   Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively.   Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six.   wsim J. P. Com'r. Loans. 
TO RENT
TWO LARGE BRICK STORES, Almost new, under one roof, and covered with Tiles.
SITUATE on the south side of the main street, and nearly opposite Market House, one is a corner house. These houses are rendered fire proof (ex-ternally) by the addition of Iron Shutters in the direction that there is danger (from fire) to be apprehended. Possession may be had on application to
WM. MITCHELL.
Richmond. September 24, 1807. w.f.
NOTICE
To D. & W. Guerrant's Creditors.
THAT a dividend of monies in hand will be made on Thursday, 15th of next month. The creditors are requested to attend at this place to receive their respective dividends either personally or by agents authorised to grant receipts. By order of the trustees.
William Guerrant.
New Canton, Sept. 10, 1807. w.f.
On account of the bad health of Wm Guerrant the time of making the above dividend is postponed until the 20th of October next.
Sept. 30. w.f.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE,
Hening'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.
Circuit Court.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
THURSDAY, Sept. 24.
MR. JOHN G. HENDERSON'S examination continued.
I think Mr. Blennerhasset observed, that he hoped he should see my brother at the head of a regiment of horse, at some time, but I do not recollect. He seemed anxious for us to join. Sometime in the course of conversation, the name of Mr. Grainger was mentioned, I thought in a threatening style, as if he would have cause to repent his having made use of an expression sometime before published, importing that danger was threatening in the West. I do not know whether my brother was present during this observation. Mr. Bl. said, that we must take an active part one way or the other, as we could not remain neutral. He mentioned an expression of col. Burr's, respecting the people in the city, or the administration; that if they were any ways imprudent, he would tie them neck and heels, and throw them into the Potomac. Mr. Hay. Did I understand you to say, that this was an expression as quoted from col. Burr? A. Yes. We desired Mr. Blennerhasset, just before he left my brother, not to consider us as committed; that it was a subject which required reflection; and that we must consult our friends on this side the mountain, who were interested in that country. I mentioned to my father under the same injunctions, on which I had received it from Mr. Blennerhasset. I recollect having asked Mr. Blennerhasset when he spoke of the leading characters of the Union, whether John Randolph had been made acquainted with it. He answered, no. Mr. Wirt. Why did you put that question? A. Because Mr. Blennerhasset had said, that the leading characters of the country were concerned. I asked Mr. Blennerhasset what kind of a government he would establish in the Western country; He said, that this was not yet determined; but that a more energetic one than the present, would be adopted. I asked Mr. Blennerhasset also, if any foreign power was concerned. He assured me, there was not.
Mr. Hay. You asked him what form of government was to be established? A. Yes. Q. Where did you suppose the seat of this energetic government was to be? A. He did not mention, but I supposed it was some central place. Mr. M c Rae. Did he mention the line of division? H. He did not particularly, but he said that the people in the South Branch would be in an awkward situation. Q. Did he mention the Alleghany? A. I do not recollect. Q. Did he mention any thing about commanding the passes of the Alleghany? A. Yes. He said, that with a few cannon and a few sharpshooters, he could defend any pass in the Alleghany. Q. Did he mention the Querist in your presence? A. He did. Q. What did he say of it? A. He read one number of it. The first words in it were "universal history every where teaches or informs," or some such expressions. Q. Do you remember what was the object of those pieces? A. I understood that it was to promote the separation of the union. Mr. M c Rae. Do you recollect any observations about Blennerhasset's property? A. I think he estimated his property on the island at 50,000 dollars; and besides he had a small fund in Europe, which he said would be safe. He said they could not touch that. Mr. M c Rae. What did he mean by "they"? A. I do not know his allusion; but I suppose he meant the government. Mr. Wirt. Do you recollect any observation about the expense of supporting the government? A. He said, that we were contributing three or four millions to the present government, when 100,000 would be sufficient for a government of our own.— Witness. I have omitted to state, that after my brother received his last letter from Mr. Blennerhasset, my brother and myself went down to inform him of our decided opposition to his plan. He and Mr. Alston were gone down the river, and we directed the overseer to inform Mrs. Blennerhasset of our intentions. There was a subsequent meeting of the people of Wood county on this subject, and resolutions were adopted in opposition to the scheme. And a month afterwards, the militia volunteered their services to suppress it. Shortly after, I left that county for Dumfries.
Cross-Examined.
Mr. Wickham. Was this conversation in earnest or jocular? A. Perfectly serious. Q. Did you hold any conversations with Mr. Blennerhasset before this, which led to it? were you in the habit of expressing opinions adverse to the union? A. I never was opposed to the union. Q. Is it talked of in that country? A. It has been talked of as an event that would take place in half a century or a century. Q. Was your deposition ever taken? A. It never was. Q. At whose instance, did the meeting of the people you spoke of take place? A. Several of us called it, and among the rest my brother and myself. Q. And they passed resolutions about this plan? A. They did. Q. How were they informed of this scheme? A. From reports in the county. Q. Did you communicate any information to this meeting? A. No; nor my brother; any thing but general observations. Q. What was the purport of these resolutions? A. Nothing but to prepare for the danger which was to be apprehended. One of the resolutions alluded particularly to col. Burr. Q. Was Mr. Blennerhasset's name ever mentioned? A. A proposition was made to insert Mr. Blennerhas-
set's name in one of the resolutions; but I opposed it. Q. Did you communicate on this subject with Mr. Graham? A. I had left the county at that time. Mr. Martin. What were your politics? A. They were federal and are so still. Mr. M c Rae. What have you considered Mr. Blennerhasset's politics to be? A. Democratic. Q. Justice. Did you understand that this separation was to be effected by political means quietly or by force? A. I understood him to mean, that if the lower country was in their possession, it would bring the upper country along with it. Mr. M c Rae. And he conceived the lower country to be dissatisfied with the government? A. He did. Mr. Wirt. Did Mr. Blennerhasset state the manner in which this revolution was to be brought about? A. No; he did not. Q. Did the meeting in Wood county arise from any of Mr. Blennerhasset's declarations, or from the movements on the Ohio? A. I suspect the last. Mr. Blennerhasset. What movements? A. I did not myself use that word. I alluded to the building of the boats and kiln-drying meal, &c.
Alexander Henderson again called in by the counsel for the accused.
Here, at Mr. Wickham's request, the counsel for the prosecution read the numbers of the Querist , from the Ohio Gazette . They consist of a short introductory essay, containing some strictures on "The Western World" and of three other numbers, whose decided object appears to have been to demonstrate to the Western people the advantages that would result to them from a dissolution of the union, and their constitutional right to adopt this expedient. Every line of them breathes the air of a discontented, disappointed, and revolutionary spirit. The reader must be satisfied with this general character of them. We republished one or two of them during the last fall; and were they not even too volu- minous for our paper, we could have no other possible motive for re-publishing them, than to show that even in such a country and under such a government as our own, there are yet spirits wild and wanton enough to sigh for a revolution. But there are direct proofs enough of this discontented disposition. Pass we on therefore to such proofs:
Mr. Wirt to the court: It is remarkable that Col. Burr was at the island on the 1st of September and the 1st No. of the Querist is dated on the 4th.
Mr. John Henderson returned to supply an omission in his evidence; that Blennerhasset informed him, that the officers of the army and navy were disgusted with the administration and disposed to join.—Mr. Blennerhasset also mentioned in the course of the day, that gen. Moreau was expected to reside near Pittsburgh.
Richard Meale.
Whilst I was copying the Querist , Mr. Blennerhasset informed me in conversation, that the object was to divide the states by the back bone, the Alleghany, including a part of Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and all the Western country; to establish a separate government on that side of the mountain; by which means the money arising from the sale of the lands would be kept among them. I asked him where that was to be their Capital. He said, he expected at Lexington, Kentucky. I asked him, if Congress would not be opposed to it. He said he expected not; but it was immaterial whether they were or not, as one cannon on the mountains would keep off all the forces they could send. I left Wood county on the 20th October, with a drove of hogs for Alexandria, which Mr. Blennerhasset and my son (Mr. B's overseer) had purchased in partnership. A week or two before I started, Mr. Bl. went down the river and I never saw him, till I met with him in this place.
MONDAY, September 28.
General Eaton requested permission to introduce a letter which he had just received from Stephen Pynchon, esq. of Brimfield, Massachusetts, stating with precision several circumstances with respect to a subject, of which he had before spoken doubtfully. See the letter at the end of General Eaton's evidence. [Mr. Wickham. I must protest against such a course of proceeding. Mr. Hay. This letter I presume relates to the toast. This gentleman has over and over again interrogated General Eaton, with respect to that toast; and now when he is able to state with accuracy every material circumstance in relation to it, we are told that they do not wish to hear it.]
General Eaton From this letter I am enabled to state, that when I passed thro' Washington, in the month of December, 1805, on my way to the northward, there was some intimation that this project of separating the union was in embryo. A public dinner was given to Captain Decatur and myself in Geo: Town; and I am pretty certain that this toast was once given & originally there. As I passed through Philadelphia some time about the 20th of December, an application was made to me by a gentleman whose name, I presume, I am not at liberty to mention here. [Mr. Martin. We request his name.—Jonathan Dayton, said General Eaton] He told me there was a project of a revolution in the Western country and hinted at a general revolution, and said he should introduce me to Colonel Burr. I had an interview with Colonel Burr, but he did not go so fully into the subject as General Dayton had done; he talked much of war and enterprise, & of an expedition against the Spaniards; and here the conversation ended at that time. I passed on to the Northward; and entered the village in which I lived; and having received many civilities from my fellow-cit-
izens and neighbors, I gave an entertainment in return; at which I gave this toast. I was still ignorant of the extent of the project, nor did I positively know that Colonel Burr was the chief mover. On my return to the city of Washington, Colonel Burr laid open to me his whole views, as I have before stated. Then it was that I wrote on for the paper containing this toast, for the purpose of laying it before Colonel Burr, and with it my sentiments of his project.
Copy of a letter from Stephen Pynchon to General Eaton.
September 22, 1807.
MY DEAR SIR, The toast "Paley to the brain that shall plot to dismember, and leprosy to the hand, that will not draw to defend the (or our) union," about which Burr has asked questions, was, as you have correctly stated, printed at Springfield.—It was, among other toasts, submitted to my discretion to publish, and was accordingly sent to Springfield for that purpose in your absence. I sent you the paper, I think, containing the toast, when you were at Washington in the spring or winter of 1806.
The sentiment was given by you, as a toast at the time of your entertainment to the citizens of this place, as a compliment for what you termed civilities you had received from them.
I did think, and do still think, that it was, when given, entirely new, and that it had never before been given by you to the public, in any other place. The sentiment was a bold and pleasing one to me, I accordingly selected it as one which would so appear to others. I know not that it may not have been published before. If it had been, that circumstance was unknown to me. At any rate, it was published at Springfield by your permission—was given by you as a toast in my hearing in this place, and received my entire approbation; although I knew not the particular application of it, or the circumstance out of which, I am now certain, it grew. I mean the conspiracy.
I know not, sir, whether this will ever reach you. If it should be so fortunate, it may be serviceable. I therefore send it.
Your last letter, with its accompanying paper, was enigmatical. I am, however, at no great loss to conjecture its meaning. I hope my conjecture of its import is incorrect. At any rate, no man can more cordially wish, than I do, that if it be correct and an anticipated event take place, God may be with you, and give you safe deliverance from evil.
With him your friends must leave you, desire him to take paternal charge of you, and conduct you to his happiness and glory. No news. I therefore only add, farewell—and that I am very cordially, yours, &c.
S. PYNCHON.
General Eaton.
Continuation of General Wilkinson's evidence.
Tuesday, September 29.
Gen. Wilkinson addressing the judge: From the rapidity with which the interrogatories were put, and the promptitude of my answers when last before you, I fear some misapprehension may have occurred. I therefore beg leave to explain the facts to which the interrogatories appeared to be pointed, which I trust I shall be able to do clearly, concisely and satisfactorily.
The only explanation of the cyphered letters of Colonel Burr, transmitted by Swartwout and Bollman which I have made, was done hastily and by piece meal at Natchitoches; I think I have called this an imperfect interpretation, and I have done so, because although it gave me their full sense, yet by omissions and abbreviations, it could not be well understood by another.
On reflection, I think it was from this document, and not from notes, that the purport of Colonel Burr's letters, were given to the legislative council and representatives of the territory of Orleans. I find the summons from the house, bears date the 15th of January last, and I believe the examination commenced the 17th. It lasted two days, and therefore I cannot recollect the particular course or circumstances. I find by references to my papers, that certain documents were submitted to the clerk to be read under restrictions, and it is probable I carried with me to the house, all the papers respecting the subject of inquiry.
I have some impression that this same document was proffered to the grand jury, to aid them in their interpretation of the cyphered letters of Colonel Burr, but I cannot speak with certainty. This examination lasted several days, and like that before the legislative council and representatives of the territory of Orleans, was diffuse, desultory and complicated, and therefore it is impossible for me to charge my memory with minutiae.
The interpretation of Mr. Duncan, was made the 25th or 26th of December, 1806, twenty days before my examination by the legislative council and representatives of the territory of Orleans.
I did not transmit an interpretation of the cyphered letter to the President, but I well recollect explaining it to Mr. Isaac Briggs, the confidential messenger sent with my letter of the 12th of November, who was charged also to make oral communications to the President.
By reference to the original letter, it will be found that a deposition is attached to it: this was done preparatory to the transmission of it to the President, as was my intention by a special messenger, but the fear that it might be lost changed my determination. I kept it in my possession and bro't it with me.
Referring to Colonel Burr's letter of the 10th of October, 1806, I have said, that I
believe the cypher depending on the book was formed in that year, yet it may have been afterwards. I perfectly remember, that about that period, Colonel Burr informed me he had to send 150 miles for the counterpart of the book, and also in answer to a letter; I wrote him from the frontier of Georgia, the Oconee river in the year 1802, he then being in Charleston, he informed me he could not write as freely as he wished, as he had not the cypher with him.
In accounting for the erasure of the duplicate of Col. Burr's letters, I have mentioned the apprehension which had been excited of my being an accomplice of Colonel Burr's, and that I was preparing for his reception. This device had excited such alarm, and the friends of government were so incensed, that I was cautioned by Silas Dinsmore, Esq. to take care how I moved, as I was in danger of being tar'd and feathered.
After gen. Wilkinson had finished his address to the court, Mr. Martin asked him if he had the original translation of the cyphered letter of Col. Burr.—His answer was. I have not. I have looked for it, but cannot find it.
Gen. Wilkinson then said, that he wished to present the deposition of Capt. Walback, formerly a member of his family. It went to explain his very general habit of corresponding in cypher.—(See the deposition of Capt. J. B. Walback.)
Mr. Wickham. Have you ever accurately deciphered the letter sent to the President? A. No. I have said before that the only interpretation I ever made, was hastily done at Natchitoches. Mr. Wickham. Then you are not able now to point out the difference between Mr. Duncan's translation or the original letter. A. Specifically I cannot; substantially I can. Such parts were left out as were calculated to inculpate me for the reasons already stated. Mr. Wickham. I observe one of the cyphers is in hieroglyphics designed in 1799 or 1801. A. That is erroneous. When the hieroglyphics were formed they were taken from a small slip of paper and annexed to that in your hand to prevent its being lost. Q. Can you tell when they were made? A. I cannot precisely. I have before stated the time as nearly as I can. Q. Can you tell upon what occasion they were made? A. For the purpose of communicating with col. Burr. Q. Do you recollect your having sent a letter to col. Burr from St. Louis, in May or June 1805? I have such an impression, but have not the most distant recollection of its contents. [Mr. Wirt submitted it to the court whether it could be proper for the opposite counsel to interrogate gen. Wilkinson as to a letter which was in their own possession. If they meant to rely upon the letter as evidence they ought to produce it. He considered it unfair to select such parts as might tend to inculpate gen. Wilkinson, and keep back those which would lead to an explanation of his conduct. Mr. Wickham said it was their own paper, and they were not bound to produce it 'till they thought proper. Their object was to cross-examine the witness and see whether he was consistent with himself. This they had a right to do. The Chief Justice said the question would not be permitted to have any bearing on the cause unless the letter was produced. Any thing drawn out of the letter would not be testimony unless the opposite party who had it in their possession would exhibit it to the court. But it was obvious that they had another object which was to ascertain the consistency of the witness. Mr. Wirt. If the object be to shake the credibility of the witness, is it not fair to him and to the conduct of the cause to exhibit the whole letter. Mr. Baker. A very ingenious mode has been adopted by the gentlemen. We put the questions, and they undertake to furnish the answers without leaving it to the witness to do it himself. We do intend to shake the credibility of gen. Wilkinson, and to make him produce the shake himself. Mr. M c Rae. I understand the court to say that the examination as to the contents of the letter shall have no effect unless the letter itself be produced.
Chief Justice. Gen. Wilkinson says that he has no recollection of the contents of the letter. The subject matter of the letter cannot be established by the examination. But the witness may be cross-examined for the purposes avowed by the opposite counsel.
Mr. Wickham. Do you recollect that you did write to col. Burr in 1806? A. I have before stated that I have such an impression; but I have no recollection of the contents of any communication made to him, altho' I remember the motive which induced me to write. Mr. Wickham. You have no recollection of any particular expression. A. No. Except in a letter of October or November 1805—2. Q. Have you no recollection of any expression or sentiment expressed in your letter of 1806. A. I have no recollection. Q. Was it your expression that we should have a war with Spain? A. It was my opinion; and there was a very general impression that we should have a war with that power. Q. Do you not recollect writing any thing respecting the measures of the government in relation to a war with Spain. Have you no recollection of any opinion expressed in a letter to col. Burr? A. I do not recollect having expressed any opinion respecting the measures of the government. The only expression I have any idea of, is one used in a letter of October or November 1805, in which, I believe I say "I fear Miranda has taken the bread out of your mouth." Mr. Wickham. There were letters published from you while in the neighborhood of the

Spaniards. Have you copies of those letters here? A I have the whole correspondence. Mr. Wickham. We only want the letters of September and October, which state that war with Spain is inevitable. Gen. Wilkinson. I think that I may have said so, and believe that I have papers here which throw some light on the subject. Here are my instructions to the officer who commanded the troops when they left St. Louis. [Gen. Wilkinson handed to Mr. Wickham copies of his instructions to Col. Cushing.] Mr. Wickham. What is the date of those instructions? A. The 6th and 8th of May 1806. Gen. Wilkinson said that he would, with pleasure, submit the whole correspondence, if he could do it consistently with his own ideas of propriety. But there were contained in it such secret military operations, as it might be improper to expose. Mr. Wickham. I think you state that at that time, the expectation of a war with Spain was very general? A. It was so: and if my instructions to Col. Cushing can be read, they will show my own impressions. [Here Mr. Wickham read the instructions of Gen. Wilkinson to Col. Cushing of the 6th of May 1806; for which, see notes K* and L*.]
Mr. Wickham. I think you have said that there was an universal expectation of a war with Spain, about the time when the troops of that nation crossed the Sabine. A. Yes I have said so. I had made arrangements for a general attack. Mr. W. To what cause are we to ascribe the accommodation which took place between the two armies? A. To a wish to spare the effusion of blood; and, perhaps, because on one side there were reluctance to fight. Q. On which side? A. On the side of Spain. Mr. Wickham. Can you tell the particular motives which induced them to re-cross the Sabine, and change their position? A. I think I can explain them. Immediately on my arrival at Natchitoches on the 24th of September, I addressed a letter to Governor Cordero, whom I considered the Commander in Chief of the Spanish forces on that frontier. I communicated to him my orders from the President, and urged him, on the ground of right and of humanity, to withdraw his troops from the east of the Sabine and recross that river. Whether this or the vigorous preparations for the offensive operations which I immediately commenced on my arrival at Natchitoches, produced the effect or not, I cannot tell. But the fact is that the Spaniards about the 27th of the month, raised their camp at Bayou Pierre, marching by their right intersected the highway from Natchitoches to Nacogdoches, about twenty miles in front, pursued that route, and recrossed the Sabine about the 29th or 30th.
Mr. Wickham. Was this after you had received the cyphered letter? A. No. It was some time before. Mr. Wickham. Had you any correspondence with the Spanish commandant, on the subject of Colonel Burr's expedition against Mexico? A. None. The earliest communications which I made on that subject were after my return to Natchez. Mr. W. Has the jurisdiction of the United States ever been exercised as far as the Sabine? A. I cannot tell. Mr. W. Was it in consequence of instructions from the government that you concluded the convention with the Spanish commandant? A. No. Mr. W. I do not recollect whether that convention has ever been published. A. Never. Mr. W. Have you any copy of that convention? A. Yes. But until it shall be the pleasure of the government to publish it, I do not think myself at liberty to divulge its contents. I do not think it reconcilable to the duty of a military commander to anticipate his government in the publication of official communications.
Mr. Wickham. Were there any secret articles in that convention? A. None. There was but one article. Mr. W. Was there any sum of money agreed to be paid on either side? A. Not one cent. Mr. W. You note two letters to the President, one of the 21st of October, and the other of the 12th of November 1806. Have you a copy of that of the 12th of November; and will you give me leave to ask whether that letter was before the Grand Jury? A. It was submitted to the Grand Jury. [Mr. Wickham said that they called for a copy of that letter. If the counsel on the other side thought proper to oppose it, they might do it at once. Mr. Hay. We shall certainly oppose the production of the letter. The President has been consulted on the subject; and he has excepted such parts as he thought it would be improper to produce. The Chief Justice, remarked, that after the President had been consulted, he could not think of requiring from Gen. Wilkinson the exhibition of those parts of the letter which the President was unwilling to disclose. Mr. Wickham. The whole letter having been before the grand jury, and acted upon by them; we certainly have a right to call for it also.] Mr. Wickham. Were the Spaniards in considerable force on the East side of the Sabine? A. They were reputed to be so. Mr. W. What was the strength of the army of the United States? A. About 500 effective men. Mr. W. What orders did you receive from the government in the months of December and February last? A. I cannot say what particular orders I received during those months. Owing to the frequent changes of my position, I was for more than six months without orders. But it is impossible for me to answer the interrogatory to the extent in which it is put, without subjecting myself to severe military penalties. Nothing can be more improper or dishonorable than to divulge military orders of a secret or confidential nature.
[Mr. Wickham. There can be no doubt but under the sanction of the oath which General Wilkinson has taken he may be compelled to give testimony as to the points on which he points on which he has been interrogated. In England, nothing is more common than for the most secret transactions to be disclosed in a court of justice. Considerations of delicacy in the witness have never been permitted to have any weight.—Mr. Hay. There is a material difference. Those
* The document marked K* referred to above, containing the instructions of Gen. Wilkinson to Colonel Cushing of the 6th of May 1806 has been misplaced, and could not be procured in time for our paper of to-day.
were cases between individuals; this is a communication from the executive government. We are not at liberty to dive into the secrets of the executive department to know what orders they gave to their agents, and to proclaim those orders to the world;—orders which were given for the public good. There can be no doubt but the public good does require that various orders of the government should forever remain a secret. Mr. Wickham. The gentleman did not understand my question. I asked General Wilkinson what orders he had received from the government in relation to Col. Burr. [Mr. Wickham. Did you receive any orders to attack Col. Burr and his party? A. That question may require some qualification. Mr. Wickham. Did you send any officer in disguise to take Col. Burr? A. I sent three. Mr. Wickham. Their names? [Mr. Hay said that he did not think General Wilkinson was bound to answer such questions; that he was not bound to furnish evidence against himself, or to subject himself to prosecution. Altho' he believed that the exigencies of the times would justify the measures with Gen. Wilkinson whether he would answer the question or not. General Wilkinson. If the question goes to criminate myself, I presume that I am not bound to answer it. Chief Justice. Would General Wilkinson be subjected to an action for sending to apprehend Col. Burr, unless he had been so ordered?—Mr. Hay. It may go to criminate him as a military man. He may have acted, without orders. Mr. Wickham. I do not presume that he acted without orders; but under the orders of the government.—The Chief Justice said, that he could not perceive the application of the evidence; but as evidence was introduced to show the flight of Col. Burr from Washington, this, he presumed, was intended to account for it.]
Mr. Wickham. Will you state the names of the officers sent to apprehend Col. Burr. A. Captain Hook, Lieutenant Peter, Lieutenant Mulford, Doctor Davidson, of the army, and Doctor Carmichael of the Mississippi Territory. Mr. Wickham. Did you direct them to go without uniform? A. I believe I did. Mr. Wickham. Did you direct them to conceal the object of their mission? A. I feel great delicacy in revealing my orders.
(Evidence to be continued.)
Deposition of Capt. J. B. Walback. I had the honor to become acquainted with General James Wilkinson sometime in August, 1799; became attached to his military family in December, 1800—was appointed an aid-de-camp in the spring following, and continued in that capacity until the last of November, 1804. During the above period, I have witnessed that General Wilkinson did employ cyphers of different kinds in his correspondence, among them was an English pocket dictionary.—Several of these cyphers I have made myself, designed copies of some of them are still in my possession, and others I have recognized since my arrival at the city of Richmond.—Particularly one to the late General James Jackson, another to the late Major General Alexander Hamilton, a third to Mr. Hulings, then at New-Orleans, a fourth to Col. Cushing, a fifth to Mr. Silas Dinsmore and one to myself.—Several of those were projected in 1802 and 1803, at the time the port of New-Orleans was shut, and for the purpose of procuring and conveying intelligence to the government.
Question—Did you ever observe in Gen. Wilkinson any act, or disposition, which marked inattention to his duty, as to the zealous and faithful discharge of the trust reposed in him as an officer of the U. States.
Answer—From my own observation and experience, (being now nearly twenty six years in military life) I can declare that I have never known any officer more zealously devoted to the service in which he was engaged, and I can safely declare, that I have never seen an officer of General Wilkinson's rank, voluntarily and cheerfully expose himself to such privations, hardships and sufferings in the course of his duty, as I have seen him meet with alacrity.
Question—Do you know the hand writing of Capt. C. Smith.
Answer—I do.
Question—Are these Hieroglyphics of his writing.
Answer—They are.
Question—Are they the same which were employed by Col. Burr in his correspondence with General Wilkinson.
Answer—They are the same which are employed in Col. Burr's letters, shown me since my arrival at the city of Richmond, and said to be delivered by Messrs Swartwout and Bollman to Gen. Wilkinson.
Question—Do you recollect when Captain C. Smith left Gen. Wilkinson's family.
Answer—Some time in July, 1801.
Question—Do you think General Wilkinson afterwards saw or was near him.
Answer—I am certain not, because Gen. Wilkinson did not return from the Mississippi until May, 1804, and Capt. Smith resided in the state of Maryland, and died in the winter 1803 or 1804.
Question—Have you seen General Wilkinson employ the pocket dictionary, now presented to you in writing cypher.
Answer—I have.
Question—Will you say in what year.
Answer—I am not positive as to the year, but it was during the period, I was attached to his military family.
Question—Did you hear a sentiment from General Wilkinson, calculated to disaffect the troops, or to abate their zeal for its promotion.
Answer—No, on the contrary, I have witnessed that General Wilkinson always used his utmost endeavors to promote harmony, comfort and good order among the troops, and by his precepts as
well as example, to insure subordination and patriotism. (Signed) J. B. WALBACK. Capt. Artillery.
I am content that the above shall be read as evidence in all cases, between the U. S. and Col. Burr—and that any thing that may be added by the affiant, by way of answer to interrogatories may also be read. (Signed) GEO: HAY, Atty. U. S. for the Richmond District. City of Richmond, etc. Sworn to and subscribed before me an alderman of the city aforesaid, this 5th day of September 1807. (Signed) Henry S. Shore.
(L.) Instructions from Gen. Wilkinson to col. Cushing. St. Louis, May 8, 1806. 1 o'clock A. M.
SIR, Advice yesterday received from Major Porter, makes it my duty to direct the acceleration of your movements by every practicable means, and I trust that in the present state of the waters, you may reach Fort Adams on the 20th inst.
On arriving at that port, the information you may receive must determine the course of your conduct: should the Spaniards have resumed their positions East of the Sabine, or assumed a menacing aspect at Nacogdoches, you must add to your command every man at Fort Adams excepting a mere locum tenens , leaving orders at that place for Lt. Col. Kingsbury to fall down to the mouth of red river and there wait the return of a sufficient number of your barges for his transport to the high grounds, from whence it may become expedient for you, to march the whole of your command excepting the boats crews. I hope Major Porter may have taken the precaution to transmit the executive copy of the information he has forwarded to me, and that you may receive from that source, at an early period, decisive instructions for your government; in the mean time, tho' war be our trade , it is not only opposite to the genius and disposition of our country, but also to its substantial interests. The sword must not, therefore, be drawn but in the last extremity, to punish outrage, to resist invasion, or repel an attack. Should indications justify it, (and you must take measures to ascertain if possible the designs of your neighbors,) you are to call to your aid, every man who can be safely spared from the garrison, under your orders, and will employ every pains and exertion, to put them in the highest state of fitness for defensive operations. You will find in the hands of Major Porter an order from the secretary at War, which might justify you in pushing your neighbors beyond the Sabine River, should they have re-crossed it to the Eastward. But as it appears from the public prints that a pacific negotiation has, on our part, ensued those orders, you must not strain their construction to favor the effusion of blood, and involve our country in the certain calamities and uncertain events of war. Learn with all possible precision, the force, composition and station of the troops opposed to you: be yourself prepared for combat, and if a conflict must ensue, having previously animated your men by a strong exhortation, and sworn your officers, in their presence, to fall or conquer, make your onset with the bayonet, and your own glory, the honor of our arms and the interests of the nation, will be ensured and maintained.
Wishing you life and laurels, health and fame, I am, your faithful friend, and fellow soldier, JAMES WILKINSON. Col. T. H. Cushing, 1st Reg. U. S. Infantry. P. S. You are to take with you from Fort Adams an 8 inch Howitzer, which you will find there properly equip and amply ammunition.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 2. Captain Thomas of the Delaware, in 35 days from Amsterdam, informs, that just before he sailed, the news of a declaration of war on the part of Denmark against Great Britain, had reached Amsterdam. In consequence of which the Danish ships that had just sailed from Amsterdam had put back and others stopped loading. The editors of the New-York Gazette have received Amsterdam papers to the 26th August. From a cursory perusal of these papers, we observe—that All British property has been confiscated at Copenhagen and Altona. The king of Denmark has left Copenhagen, and gone to Colding, in Jutland. The crown prince has returned to Kiel to organize the army. That the British cruisers had taken several of the Danish vessels in the Greenland trade. Mr. Jackson, the English Envoy left Kiel on the 8th of August, to proceed on board the English fleet in the Danish seas, for the purpose of communicating to Admiral Gambier, the result of his embassy; but he was detained by contrary winds till the 11th, by which means the Danes gained three days to make preparations for defence. That the Danish ambassador had received orders from count Bernstorff, of the 19th of August, to stop the sailing of all Danish vessels from Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Maasius, Helvoet, and Brielle. An article from Naples of the 29th of July, says "a French squadron of three frigates and two brigs, have taken near Sicily, two English frigates; and it was reported, that the above squadron had sailed for the Levant." That the marriage of Jerome Bonaparte was to take place at Paris, on the 22d August, to princess Catharine of Wirtemberg. He left Paris on the 19th to meet her at Meaulx, ten miles from Paris. On the 18th August, Bonaparte (whom the Paris papers style the mighty emperor) delivered a speech to the senate at Paris, from which we select the following passages. "The house of Brandenburg, which was the first to conspire against our independence, owes its present existence to our
friendship for the mighty emperor of the North. A French prince shall reign on the Elbe. All nations rejoice that the influence of England on the continent has been forever annihilated. I wish for a maritime peace; no desire of revenge will ever influence my determination in that respect. Nor can I indulge such a sentiment toward a nation, which is the sport of parties who tear her in pieces, and mislead her concerning her true interest and those of her neighbors."
NORFOLK, October 6. ARRIVED—Schooner Catherine Shepard, Driver, 22 days from Antigua, via Cape Fear—rum—H. Almand. In Hampton Roads, bound to City point, ship Protectress, Wakefield, 55 days from Liverpool. Ship Industry, Wright, 75 days from Greenock, Glass Ware, Coal, &c. Wm. Pennock.
On Monday last the Court-Martial appointed to enquire into the conduct of Commodore Barron, met on board the Chesapeake frigate, in Hampton Roads.—Present Captains MURRAY, CHAUNCEY, HULL. The Court adjourned until Tuesday, without doing any business. Littleton W. Tazewell, esq. who had been appointed Judge Advocate, was attending the Federal Court in Richmond, as a witness for Col. Burr; and Commodore Barron was very much indisposed.
NOTICE. SOMETIME in the year 1805 I gave Wm. Wilson, my bond for twenty pounds: I have since paid him in full and demanded the bond of him; he has put me off from time to time and I am impressed with a belief that he means to trade it off—The public will therefore be guard against him. John Hughes. 3d October 1807.
NOTICE. THIS! WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, the 31st day of this month (October.) A Valuable Mill, Working two pair of stones, with one hundred and ninety-five acres of land annexed, on the Southside river 5 miles from Louisa courthouse. The house is 38 by 32 feet; 2 story high, and at a small expense might be put in good order for manufacturing wheat. The mill seat is an excellent one, and is situated in an excellent wheat country. The land is very strong, and well adapted to the culture of corn, tobacco, wheat & oats. This property is well worth the attention of any person who would wish to own such. It certainly will be sold, and it is expected, for much less than the real value. I likewise will sell or exchange for land in Kentucky, my LAND, where I now live, containing by estimation 516 1.2 acres, situated about 3 miles from the above mentioned mill. This tract is well known to be a valuable one, in good order for cropping, and very well improved. For this land I will make the payment easy to a purchaser. Henry Garrett. October 9 1807.
Buckingham County, August Term, 1807. Joseph Fuqua, Stephen Fuqua, Moses Fuqua, Aaron Fuqua, John Flood and Mary his wife, and Erasmus Jones and Amy his wife, plaintiffs. vs. Noah Flood administrator of Elizabeth Fuqua, deceased, and John Goode and Judith his wife, defendants. ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, and it appearing to the court that the defendants John Goode and Judith his wife are not inhabitants of this state: It is ordered, that unless they appear here on or before November next and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to them, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public news paper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy, Teste, R. Eldridge, jr. d. c.
Buckingham county, to wit: TAKEN up by John Pittman, a red Steer, about 3 years old this spring, marked with a half moon in each ear, appraised to 41s. April 16, 1801. 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 36th 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 sale and the costs of suit. Robt. Hawkins, son of Edward Thos. Woodridge, senior, Edward Friend, Allen Whitworth. June 25, 1807.
The sale of the above property is postponed until Monday the 2d day of November next, when it will certainly take place. Isaac Coles, Thos. Woodridge, senior, Edward Friend, Allen Whitworth. October 10, 1807.
Ten Dollars reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber living in Buckingham county, the 25th of August last, LEWIS, a negro man slave, about 19 or 20 years old, 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high: he has a down look when spoken to, very thick lips and a small wen on his left hand as well as I recollect: he had on when he eloped an osnaburg shirt hempen pantaloons—He carried with him other clothes, and perhaps he will shift himself: he is a very artful fellow, and I expect will endeavor to pass for a freeman—Any person apprehending said negro and securing him in jail or delivering him to Moses N Cardozo, jailor of Powhatan county, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges paid by Nathaniel Morris, jr. October 1, 1807.
Super-Royal Printing Paper. One hundred reams Super-Royal PRINTING PAPER for Sale.—Apply to the Printer. Sep. 19.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1807.
CIRCUIT COURT.
LATEST PROCEEDINGS ON THE MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
SATURDAY, October 3. A certain Matthew Ellis who, at the mouth of Cumberland, sold Colonel Burr a boat and some articles of traffic, (among which were a few plantation utensils) and went down to Natchez with a part of Col. Burr's men, and from thence to New Orleans, was introduced as a witness for the purpose of shaking the credit of Jacob Dunbaugh, upon the ground of a conversation and himself at Baton Rouge.
Captain Bissell (the commanding officer at Fort Massac, with whose consent Dunbaugh entered into the service of Colonel Burr,) was also sworn and minutely examined, with the same object in view. His testimony differed from that which it was intended to invalidate, chiefly, in his denying certain statements injuring his own reputation, as tending to show a criminal subserviency, on his part, to the designs of Col. Burr. He moreover charged Dunbaugh with being a deserter; in consequence of his having overstayed the time allowed him by his furlough; to do which it appears he was inveigled by Colonel Burr himself. Colonel McKee, formerly an agent of the United States for Indian affairs to the Choctaw nation, but who was removed from office by the President, in the year 1802, was introduced to state some passages in letters from General Wilkinson to himself, written in the year 1805, which were construed as showing a design of the General to invade Mexico: but his evidence was of very little importance, and his own letters to the General, even of as late dates as December 26th, 1806, January 22d, 1807, & February 16th, 1807, evinced that he continued to regard him as a friend, and professed a very high opinion of his virtues. Mr. Blennerhassett called two witnesses in his favor;—a Mr. Gates, and a Mr. Elijah Jones; but their evidence was not material. The affidavit was also read of Mr. Charles Fenton Mercer; who paid a visit to Blennerhassett's island a short time before his departure down the river; and having been hospitably entertained by him and his lady, and hearing his own representations of his intended expedition, was convinced of his innocence, and enthusiastically expatiated in his praise. Judge Todd of Kentucky, Mr. Thomas Bodley, (clerk of the Lexington District Court,) and Colonel Charles Lynch, severally gave evidence, as to Colonel Burr's title to the Washita lands. To gratify the curiosity of our readers we will state some of the most important circumstances stated by those witnesses. Col. Lynch declared that Colonel Burr had bought of him something more than 350,000 acres; being half the quantity which he held; that he paid him about four or five thousand dollars in cash; was to take up a certain paper for him to the amount of thirty thousand dollars; and drew bills on New York (which were never returned protested) for the balance of the purchase money; the whole being about fifty thousand dollars. He stated that Baron Bastrop obtained a grant (which grant, however, was not produced, and no other evidence of its existence appeared) from the Spanish government for upwards of twelve hundred thousand acres of land, lying about two hundred miles up the Red River, bounded by the Washita on one side, and by the Mississippi on the other; that Bastrop's grant was originally subject to the condition of settling the land within a certain time; but that, in consequence of the scarcity of money and some other causes, the Baron de Carondelet, on behalf of the Spanish government, wrote a letter, in the year 1797, directing Bastrop not to introduce any other families until further notice, and declaring that his suspension of settlement should not affect his title. Judge Todd, however, declared that a paper which Lynch showed him as Bastrop's Patent was not a grant of lands; that it was only an instrument from the Spanish Governor of Orleans to Bastrop engaging that, on condition he would settle so many families within a certain time, the government would furnish them with provisions; that he understood from Lynch the government had not supplied the provisions; and it appeared from the instrument, that the time for complying with the condition had elapsed. Colonel Lynch moreover swore that a Mr. Morehouse, Mr. Edward Livingston & himself, bought of Bastrop, the whole of his land. Colonel Lynch had six tenths, & Livingston and Morehouse the balance: He alleged that he had a dispute with Livingston, about the land, which dispute was settled between them; that he said Morehouse for a part of it, and came to a compromise, by virtue of which and of his settlement with Livingston, his right to something more than seven hundred thousand acres was acknowledged. He exhibited, however, no deed from Bastrop, and showed none to Judge Todd, at the time he was asking his opinion concerning his title, tho' he asserted to him as he did in court that his title was regularly deduced from Bastrop, whose right he conceived to be as good as any held under the Spanish government. The best opinion appeared to him to be that, the Spanish government having once interfered to retard the settlement, there was now no necessity to settle those lands, in order to secure the title. Mr. Bodley swore that a deed from Colonel Lynch to Colonel Burr for the 350 thousand acres, or thereabouts, was recorded in his office. It appears, therefore, that this far-famed contract has at least so much of the appearance of reality as depends on some of the forms of law, and on Colonel Lynch's oath; and that the Washita lands are not a mere Utopia, or ideal country; though crows were deceived, and misled from their homes, in the vain expectation of fin-

ding and settling them. Their actual existence and the plausible appearance of the contract with Lynch made them the more convenient and suitable for the purposes of deception; both to enable Colonel Burr to decoy men to bear a part in his expedition, and to persuade others, who were not themselves engaged, that his designs were lawful.
The court adjourned until Monday morning ten o'clock.
MONDAY, October 5.
Mr Lemuel Henry (a member of the legislative council of the Mississippi territory) was examined as a witness for the U. States, concerning a conversation between a Mr Callier, Colonel Burr and himself, the evening after the Col. arrived at the town of Washington; and also with respect to an offer of Mr Robert A. New (one of Burr's associates) to sell him forty or fifty fine muskets and bayonets. His testimony as to the conversation was unimportant; but the sale proposed by New developed some extraordinary circumstances. The witness, as to that point, said that he asked New where the guns were? since the boxes had been searched and none had been found;—that New would not tell that, but said he would put them where he should find them; and offered to sell them at one third of their value; saying they were now of no use to them; (speaking constantly in the plural number;) that the witness observed to him that those guns could have been of little use in settling Washita lands; and that New gave this remarkable answer; "It is need less to say to a man of your sense that such men as those who came down the river with us had no other object but that of settling new lands. They were too well fixed at home to engage in such dull pursuits."
On the part of Colonel Burr, Julien Dupre's affidavit was read; in which (strange to tell) he boldly contradicted some of the most important particulars the occurring testimony of Col. George Morgan, and his sons Gen. John Morgan and Thomas Morgan!
The court adjourned till Tuesday ten o'clock.
TUESDAY, October 6.
The session of the court on this day was almost entirely consumed in the examination of Maj. James Bruff, a witness introduced by Col. Burr for the purpose of proving that Gen. Wilkinson had made statements to him of a nature contradictory to his evidence in court. The testimony of this witness was very lengthy, and will hereafter be communicated to the public.
It is proper, however, now to remark that he declared himself injured by General Wilkinson, and appeared to be his personal enemy.
Commodore Shaw was also examined as to this point, and stated that he travelled in the stage from Alexandria with Maj. Bruff, and heard him say a great deal in conversation; from which he understood him to declare that he had been injured by General Wilkinson, and was disposed to retaliate to the utmost of his power; that he had come to give evidence without being summoned; having been informed by Mr. Martin that he was to be summoned; that he was to tell a long story, and would do Wilkinson considerable injury.
WEDNESDAY, October 7.
An unfortunate event in the family of Mr Wirt, one of whose children died on this day, prevented the progress of the business in court.
On the motion of Mr Hay an adjournment was agreed to.
THURSDAY, October 8.
A considerable part of this day was occupied with the production of evidence on behalf of General Wilkinson, for the purpose of contradicting some parts of Maj. Bruff's testimony, and of proving him unworthy of credit.
At length it was announced by the counsel on both sides that the evidence was closed; and thereupon, the argument on the motion for commitment was commenced by Mr. Hay.
It is expected that this argument (which no doubt will be very able and interesting) will continue several days.
FOR THE ARGUS.
AN INTERESTING AND AFFECTIONATE APPEAL TO THE BENEVOLENCE AND HUMANITY OF EVERY READER.
THE storms and distractions lately existing in Ireland, are the causes of much emigration. Families are apt to embrace the slightest opportunity, to commit themselves to the dangers of the seas, and their future fortunes to the chances of a new climate, in a land of strangers.
Such a family as this, now residing in this city, is the subject of this appeal.
They arrived at Norfolk a few months ago, then consisting of eight persons; a man, his wife, three children, a young woman, and her aged mother. The man died at Norfolk, and this miserable and desolate family of women and children, came to Richmond about three weeks ago; on their arrival, their stock was reduced to eight dollars; five of these were given in advance for the rent of a house; upon the remaining three dollars, they had subsisted, and were reduced almost to the last cent, when they were relieved by the hand of benevolence. Poor as they were, poverty was the least of their calamities. They were afflicted by sickness, to such a degree, that not one was able to assist another even with a glass of water.
Until the day on which this is written, even their existence was unknown to those who have ministered to their relief; of course, their miseries and misfortunes were not surpassed. Death, poverty and sorrow, had compelled each one to drink of the cup of bitterness, even to its dregs; nor was death satisfied. He had claimed another victim. A young woman, had become a corpse in this house of mourning, when a few persons, influenced by the best attributes which adorn the human character, sought for these unfortunates—they found them in a situation too miserable for description—they have softened their afflictions—they have stayed the hand of death; and have recalled these hapless
and helpless sufferers, to life, and light, and hope.
But is this enough? Is it sufficient for the purposes of humanity, that they should be merely recalled, cherished and fostered a little while, merely, that they may be again compelled to experience a new tissue of agonies? Will the citizens of Richmond permit these care worn strangers, who have come hither in search of an asylum to languish and die in their streets; or will they allow to a few generous and philanthropic spirits, the sole honor of preserving and protecting those to whom all have equal claims? Shall this be said of the metropolis of Virginia—Virginia, so long and so justly famed for her hospitality to strangers, for her liberality and benevolence.
Society, it is true, is often infested by those who embrace the slightest occasion, to make appeals to the compassion and generosity of the public; But this is not a case of that sort—Here, modesty and diffidence have even exceeded the most exquisite misery. From these sufferers, no appeal was made to allay the joys or distress the pleasures of the rich and gay. No: All was melancholy stillness and silent sadness, until just as the lamp of life was about to expire, the voice of humanity was heard—the hand of benevolence was opened; they have been restored to life and to the world, and why not, to usefulness and happiness?
"Man wants but little here below,"
"Nor wants that little long."
And will they to whom the blessings of providence have been bestowed in such profusion, deny to helpless indigence, to those afflicted strangers, even less than the superfluous waste which daily surrounds their sumptuous boards?
There is nothing in this sketch which partakes of exaggeration. The writer only regrets that his pen is incapable of making a more pathetic representation. The hand of liberality, it is true, has been already opened—the holy work has been begun, and will not be abandoned; but are there not hundreds, nay thousands, who will take delight in adding to their comforts; of alleviating such deep and helpless affliction. It is at all times, an unpleasant, as well as an unwelcome task, to make personal applications, even in a case so strong. Another mode is therefore recommended:—The Mayor of Richmond, who knows that this picture is not over-drawn, will no doubt receive such contributions, as may be voluntarily offered, and the same humane motives which have induced other persons to afford the most timely relief, will prompt them to distribute with prudence and fidelity, those donations which may be voluntarily given.
To those who can feel, enough is said—to those who cannot, a volume would be unavailing.
BENEVOLOUS.
We are authorized to state, upon the authority of a respectable gentleman of this town, that Lime-juice is a sovereign remedy in Billious complaints—from the result of repeated experiments made in his own family, all equally successful and efficient. We have no hesitation in recommending it. It must occur to every one, that the fresher it can be procured the better; and the more certain the effects—On our own part and on the part of the public, we tender thanks for the kind communication.
Canada Gazette.
NEW FASHIONED COCKADES!
His Britannic Majesty's Schooner Pike was lately taken by a French privateer. It is asserted in a New Providence paper, that the privateersmen cut off all the English sailors' ears, and placed them in their hats as cockades.
The spring Capt. Prince heard after he left Denmark must have been at Stralsund, which is not a degree distant from Copenhagen. The Crown Prince of Denmark had gone to his capital to prepare to defend it; according to the last accounts. The British fleet had surrounded the island, had stopped all British vessels going into the Baltic, and were preparing for hostilities. The naval force of the British is so great, and the situation of Zealand so favorable to their operations, that it is much feared the Danes will struggle in vain against so formidable an enemy. The English expect a warm reception, and they employ every guard against the evils they suffered in the last engagement, from their precipitate attack. All advantages are combined with deliberation in their expected attack upon the most peaceful nation of Europe.
(Essex Register.)
STATE OF IRELAND.
Under this head we a few days since, stated our apprehensions, that all was not well, and our fears that the green fields of Erin, would soon again be sanguined by the blood of her children. Deeply do we deplore the information, that our fears were too well founded. Private letters from Ireland state, that the banner of rebellion is unfettered rebellion is unfurled, and the sons of freedom rallying under her standard. The public prints say nothing further, than we have published. We await in anxiety and painful suspense, further and later information. We shall watch it with Argus' eyes, and publish it on the instant.—Press.
COMET.
The Comet which was first seen in this place about the last of September and which has been plainly visible to the naked eye every clear evening since, has also been seen to the Northward & Eastward, where it excited considerable attention and interest.
A Comet has for some evenings past been observed in the constellation disk, above the western horizon. On the evening of Monday last, by marking its relative situation with respect to other stars, it appeared to be very nearly in the equator, and its right ascension about 14 h 40 m ; on the following evening it was again observed, and appears to be nearly stationary. To the naked eye it appears like an obscure star of about the second magnitude, with a faintly lucid tail projecting a few degrees from its nucleus. From its apparently slow motion it is probable that it may be visible for several succeeding evenings. It now sets in the west about 8 o'clock.
(Philad. paper.)
We have been favored with the following extract of a letter from Mr Walter Folger, Jr. to Mr. Josiah Bradlee, of this town, dated Nantucket, 26th Sept. 1807:
"After many days of thick and cloudy weather, on the 24th inst. the atmosphere became clear; at about 7 h P. M. I discovered a Comet in the western part of the heavens. Being from home at that time, before I reached home there had formed a blaze near the horizon that nearly obscured the Comet; therefore did not make any observations that night. 25th, some clouds; the Comet appeared, but not until Saturn with his ring had been distinctly seen for some time, notwithstanding Saturn was within the day light. After the Comet appeared, I had only time to take with a sextant the distance between the Comet and Arcturus, which was 23° 50'; and the distance between the Comet and Lyra, which was 60° 23', after which it was obscured by clouds. The observations were made at 7 h 15 m P. M. 25th, at 6 h 45 m P. M. distance between the Comet and Arcturus was 22° 52', and the distance between the Comet and Lyra was 63° 02'."
(Boston paper.)
The celebrated Henry Grattan once the idol of the Irish Nation, and to whom the Parliament of that devoted country, in a glow of gratitude (in opposition to government) voted fifty thousand pounds sterling as an acknowledgment of the zeal, ability and success with which he had defended their independence. "That self same Grattan, his infamous abandoned humanity, his principle, and his country, and has lately joined the British ministerial blood hounds in advocating the "Irish Inquisition Bill" by which for years past whole districts have been depopulated, the most cruel tortures inflicted, and the most inhuman murders committed. Thus has Britain from time to time during the last hundred years corrupted, to fit them for the most infamous purposes, the most enlightened & exalted geniuses of the realm. Still however may that accursed government go on to massacre, hang and burn—all Ireland must be depopulated sooner than the ardent thirst for liberty inherent in the nation can be extinguished.—Lynchburg Star.
Since the turn which the trials at Richmond have taken, the federal prints have become extremely jealous of any animadversions on the proceedings of the court. In some few instances the republican prints have dared to question the correctness of the opinions pronounced by the Chief Justice, or to regret the existence of that strange state of things which has precluded a full disclosure of that very testimony, for which the nation has been so long looking with solicitude, which is in fact intimately connected with the illumination of several important points, and which the accused himself before the trial had avowed his sincere desire to have laid before the public. For this, not only these prints are denounced, but all the republican prints and the administration into the bargain. For this inatonable sin, which dares to question judicial infallibility, even the president is reproached.
Now, the truth is, that, considering the interesting nature of the trial of Burr, and its implication of great political events, there has never, perhaps, been exhibited by the prints of any country, a more memorable abstinence and proof of self command. Notwithstanding the storm raised by his machinations, it was hushed the moment he got into the hands of justice; and in few, very few instances since, has there been any severity of remark. While the various questions discussed were pending before the court, little, if anything has been said.—When decided, it is indisputably as much the right of the citizen to discuss these points, to express his doubts of the correctness of a judicial decision, and to assign his reasons, as it is to examine any other proceedings of any other department of the government. It is true, that an honest man will conduct this enquiry with the strictest regard to truth, and with all the delicacy in his power. But if he is convinced of the error or dishonesty of the judge, he will not hesitate to assign his reasons, and thereby discharge that duty which he owes his country. Let it not be said that the judiciary is irresponsible to public opinion, or that they are only so far responsible to it as they are made by the constitutional provisions that apply to them. In no country is any man irresponsible to the public opinion; and in this country it is idle to hold such a language, it is true that public opinion cannot constitutionally remove a judge, except in the way prescribed by the constitution; but it is equally true, that it may attach such an odium to him as to make his removal his own act. This is an extreme case; nor do we mean to say that the remark is now applicable to any judge of the United States, but the case may indisputably exist.
Besides, what is among the greatest, if not the greatest security, for the faithful discharge of justice, as well as all other public duty, but a regard to character; a knowledge that the eyes of the world are upon us, ready to approve or condemn as we act truly and justly? Would that reputation be worth a fig that did not flow from an enlightened and free judgment? from a judgment equally prepared, according to the evidence brought before it, to approve or condemn. It is absurd then to silence freedom of enquiry upon any subject; the mind in this country is unfettered; nothing can be too sacred to be screened from investigation; the bare idea of its being unable to stand this test is destructive of its sacredness.
But the federal prints, while they convert the free enquiry of republican prints into detraction and persecution, ought themselves to be peculiarly careful to avoid being detected in untruths. If so, what are we to think of the following extract from the Gazette of the U. S.
"Neither Washington nor Adams ever, by proclamation, pronounced the guilt of an offender to be proved beyond a doubt, and afterwards put him upon trial to have it ascertained whether his guilt could be proved or not. Such a flagitious interference of the executive with the judicial au-
thority and with the impartial administration of justice is as unexampled as it is indecent and wicked."
The plain implication is, that Mr Jefferson did by proclamation pronounce the guilt of A. Burr to be proved beyond a doubt. And yet not a word to this effect is to be found in any proclamation issued by the executive; indeed so far as our recollection serves us, the name of Aaron Burr is not even mentioned in the proclamation. This last circumstance may possibly be otherwise; but we think not.
The fact is, that while the western expedition was disclosing itself, the federalists were loud in their calls for information. The president was charged with treachery for his silence. His energy was doubted; an alarm was sounded; vigorous measures were called for. During this time the friends of the administration retained their confidence in them, they inculcated the propriety of temperance in the public mind; they had no doubt but that the government was pursuing the best measures for the public safety, and they realised the great advantages that might flow from the secrecy with which it conducted its operations. But the public solicitude reached the deliberations of congress; and the House of Representatives called for information. Information thus called for, was given, and then, and not till then did the President make that disclosure, which is now termed persecution, in which disclosure he gave his opinion of the guilt of Aaron Burr.—What since has occurred in relation to this man? He has been arrested, and brought before a public tribunal. Is this persecution? He has had all the benefits of a full and fair trial. Is this persecution? The government, at a great expense, has brought forward a crowd of witnesses, and he has done the same—and the simple enquiry that has been so long depending before the circuit court is, whether all the information possessed by these witnesses, on one side as well as the other, shall come out. Is this persecution? Is it persecution on the part of the government, to offer to open the doors of truth so wide that all men may behold the interior of this solemn temple? And when opened, to submit the decision to a jury of an honest jury, and a tribunal not pretended to be animated by any political sympathies with it? The thing won't do; the tale does not bear telling. If there be any persecution, it is the government that is persecuted, by having ascribed to them the darkest imputations, and by shutting out that light which would most effectually silence them.—Nat. Int.
EPILEPSY.—Sometime ago, a woman passing through one of the streets of Bordeaux, was suddenly attacked with a fit of Epilepsy, having at the moment a child of six months old in her arms. Such a distressing situation speedily attracted a crowd of spectators, who were, however, unable to afford the sufferer any relief. At that moment a young sailor breaking through the crowd, called for some grains of rough salt, which he forced into the woman's mouth. This immediately had the effect of restoring the woman's sensation and speech; and her convulsions were immediately stopped. The young sailor, who had been at Madagascar, said, that he there saw this remedy applied to persons attacked with Epilepsy with astonishing success. Bordaux paper.
Now is the time to procure the leaves of the Beech-Tree, for making sweet & wholesome beds and mattresses: In Denmark, Sweden and Switzerland, persons of the first quality prefer them to any other. They retain the scent of new hay for 6 or 7 years; and from their softness and loose lying together, make a most delightful bed indeed! The ancients had not a more favorite tree than the Beech, and for very good reasons; it furnished them with almost every thing their simple manners required.
"Hence in the world's first years the humble shed, Was aptly and aly furnished; Beech made their chests, their bed, and homely stools. Beech made their board, their platters & their bowls," &c. (Mer. Adv.)
DIED.—At Williamsburg, Mr. PHILIP MOODY, proprietor of the mail stages from Hampton to Richmond, and for many years keeper of the Raleigh Tavern, Williamsburg.
In this city, on Tuesday night last, Mr. JOHN KNOTT, printer, and one of the workmen employed in this office. He was lately from Norfolk.
In London, 1st August, aged 76, JOHN WALKER, Esq. author of the pronouncing dictionary, &c.
Postscript.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5. By this morning's mail, we received our files of London papers to the 26th of Aug. brought by the ship Sally, arrived at Boston from Liverpool, which she left on the 29th.
A report prevailed in London, that Copenhagen had been taken possession of by the British; but, nothing certain or official, had been received on the 25th—at which date the Revenge Cutter, bearing the dispatches of our government, not having had place on the subject of the Chesapeake, the discussion of which, our London papers say, was suspended until Mr. Monroe received his instructions.
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.
** A YOUTH of respectable connections, from thirteen to fourteen years old, who can spell and read correctly, would be taken as an apprentice at this office. If it should be the wish of his parent or guardian, he can spend a part of his time in the Book-store.
FALL GOODS. TOMPKINS & MURRAY, Are now opening in the house opposite the Post Office, lately occupied by Messrs. Bohn & Hubner, an extensive assortment of FINE GOODS, Received by the ship Calpe from London. They have been selected with much care and attention. Among them they would particularly recommend their Assortment of London Superfine Clothes, Caemers, Tellina and Hats, All of a very superior quality. Also, at the present assortment of Fashionable ROBES, MUSLINS, LACES, &c. They have also on hand, a large assortment of Coarse Woollens, Hardware, &c. Received by the ships Herschel, and John & Charles from Liverpool. The whole forms a complete assortment well worthy of attention which they offer for sale on liberal terms. Richmond 10th Oct 1807
FOR SALE, Two Likely Negro Men Slaves, One about 32 years old, and the other about 22 years old. Also, a COACHES & pair of plain HARNESS. Enquire of the printer. Richmond, Oct. 19.
IN COUNCIL, October 20, 1807. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive to furnish the Public Guard with RATIONS, from the 15th instant until the 1st day of January next. DAN'L L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council
Pursuant to a deed of trust from Moses Davis and Mary, his wife, to the subscriber, dated on the 4th day of March last, to secure the payment of $445 dollars due or owing from said Moses Davis to Prosser and Moncure, assignees of Pleasant Younghusband on Wednesday, the 23d day of this month, on the premises, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, for ready money, all that
Lot and parcel of Land, Lying and being in the county of Henrico, contiguous to the city of Richmond being the same LOT and parcel of LAND, conveyed by Richard Adams and Elizabeth, his wife, to said Moses Davis by deed, dated 3d day of March, in the present year, beginning and running on the road or street, leading from the Market house, in the city aforesaid, to Duvall's Village, north 12 deg's. west 4 chains and 32 links, to a street forty 4 wide, dividing said lot and parcel of land, and the lot formerly William Cannon's, now John Doyle's, and binding on said street, north 89 deg's. east, 4 chains and 94 links to the corner of the said street; thence on the back street, south 4 1/2 deg's. west 4 chains, 32 links to a corner street 40 feet wide next towards said city, and binding on said street, south 89 deg's. west 4 chains, 36 links to the said road about the beginning, with the buildings and improvements thereon, consisting of
A Large Framed House, Making three TENEMENTS—Or so much of said premises as will raise the one third part of the aforesaid debt or sum of money, say 1144 dollars, 33 1/3 cents, with interest thereon, from the 4th of this present month, and the charges and expenses at ending the sale. The sale will commence at or after 10 o'clock in the morning.
Geo: Wm. Smith. City of Richmond, Sept. 11, 1807.
N. B. Sales of a part of the above described property, were made on the 23d ultimo, amounting to 305 dols. only, and leaving 698 dols. and 33 1/3 cents, beside interest thereon yet due; to raise which with the charges, a further sale will be made of the whole or so much of the property remaining unsold, as may be necessary. This sale will be made upon the premises, on the 23d of this month, and will commence at 3 o'clock P. M.
Geo: Wm. Smith. City of Richmond, Oct. 10 1807.
Education of Young Ladies, At Williamsburg.
MR. ANDERSON'S Institution for Female Improvement will be opened this season, under circumstances that cannot fail to interest parents who have daughters to educate. The unit of care of Mr and Mrs Anderson and Mrs Camp will be directed to the mental and personal accomplishments of their pupils; whose health, morals and deportment will meet with that reciprocal delicacy and attention, which parental solicitude only can properly appreciate. A large and elegant Apparatus has been provided for the illustration of the studies of Geography and History; and in cultivation of the English and French languages, Mr. A. will avail himself of the latest improvements of those celebrated writers, Lindsay Murray of London, and N. G. Dufel of Philadelphia, by each of whom he has been recently honored with a copy of the last edition of his works.
The course of Instruction will commence on the 20th October, and be completed about the 1st of May following—Terms of Boarding and Instruction for the whole period £30: children under 10 years old at half price. For the extra branches of accomplishment, Music, Drawing & Dancing, some of the most eminent teachers in the United States are engaged to attend, on the usual terms, such pupils as desire improvement in these objects. Williamsburg, 6th Oct 1807
Ten Dollars reward.
DESERTE from the service of the Public Guard stationed in this place JAMES MCCOWAN, a private in said guard; He is a native of Scotland, which is easily perceived from his speech, as he has not yet lost the Scotch pronunciation. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, black hair, grey eyes, dark complexion and knock-kneed; it is uncertain what his dress was at the time of his deserting, as he had different clothing exclusive of his uniform. He deserted on the night between the 4th and 5th inst.
Peter Crutchfield, c. p. g. Richmond, 6th Oct. 1807
Drugs & Medicines.
Daniel Wm. Sackrider & Co. Have this day opened a general assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES. And a great variety of valuable PATENT MEDICINES, which they are determined to sell on reasonable terms.
DANIEL WM. SACKRIDER offers his services to the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity as a practitioner of Physic, Surgery, &c. &c. He has every reason to believe his professional services will be satisfactory to those who will honor him with their confidence. Richmond, July 20th, nearly opposite Doct Foushee's.

At Private Sale.  NEGRO COTTONS White, Green, Brown and Blue Duffles Sagathay and Kennebec, in bales Coarse Cloths, Fannels and Rose Blankets.— A great variety of Muslins, India and German Goods, &c.
Also— Brown Sugar, in hds Cognac and Apple Brandy Hollands and Mountain Gin Molasses Havana Sugar London Particular Madeira Wine Black Pepper Bar and Rod Iron Northern Candles and Soap, &c. Darmstadt, Foster & Satchell, Auctioneers. Sept. 23. 2m
A House and Lots  FOR SALE THE subscriber offers for sale three valuable LOTS OF GROUND in the city of Williams- burg; on which there is a large and commodi- ous dwelling house, (containing eight good rooms, and two large passages,) together with a good garden, a stable, and all necessary out houses for the use of a genteel family. Any person desirous of purchasing will please to apply to William Munford, Esq. of this city, who will make known the terms of sale, and is authorized to conclude the bargain. Possession will be delivered to the purchaser on the 10th day of January next. Anna Byrd. Richmond, September 12, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, THAT most beautiful and healthy situation, known by the name of HALLSBOROUGH, or HALL'S STORE, lying on the Bucking- ham road, seventeen miles above Manchester. Also another valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the lower end of Powhatan county, contain- ing two hundred acres more or less, with good improvements, and there is no doubt of a great quantity of COAL being on this land. The subscriber will give a great bargain in the said lands, as he wishes to move to the West- ern country. For terms apply to ZACH'Y HALL. August 25th, 1807. tf
PRICES OF  Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitenti- ary, and for sale by NICHOLAS BALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth, a few doors above the Swan Tavern, Rich- mond.
   CUT NAILS.   Wholesale. Retail.     3d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound.   4d. 11 1-2 12 1-2   6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2   8d. 10 11   10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2   20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2  
   CUT BRADS.   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 1-2   8d. 11 1-2 12   10d. 11 12   12d. 11 12   20d. 11 12   30d. 11  12  
Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d nails.  CUT SPRIGS. 3d.—50 cents per thousand—4d. 67 cents per thousand—6d. 84 cents per thousand. Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.
SHOES Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assort- ment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
NOTICE. MESSRS. Robert King, and Charles Crongh- ton, and Robert King, James Thompson, and Thomas Ravenhill, John Edie, Conrad Laub and William Davidson, Executors of James Short, dec.— TAKE NOTICE , that I shall proceed to take the following depositions, at the times and places hereinafter mentioned, to be read as evidence in two suits now depending in the Chancery Court for the Richmond Dis- trict, in which I am plaintiff and you are the de- fendants, to wit: the deposition of John M. Rose and others, on the 19th day of October next, at the Dwelling House of Major David Paterson, of Buckingham county—on the 23d day of October, 1807, I shall proceed to take the deposition of Mr. John Love and o- thers, between the hours of ten o'clock and sun- set of the same day, at the house of Thadeus Morris at Fauquier courthouse—and on the 5th day of November, 1807, between the hours of ten in the morning and sun-set of the same, at the house of Mr. Simpson at the Turnpike gate next Alexandria, I shall take the deposition of Doctor Henry Rose and others. ROBERT H. ROSE. Sept. 17, 1807. 4w
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or Stolen from the subscri- ber on the 21st inst. two Mules, to wit: one black stud Mule, shod all round, with long a switch tail, no other mark recollected. Also one mare Mule, of a bay color, with the end of her tail cut off, only shod before, I believe rather poor. Whosoever will deliver the said mules to the subscri- ber in the city of Richmond, or give such information so that I get them again shall receive the above reward. JOHN TINSLEY. Richmond, June 24th, 1807. 4w
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the es- tate of John Sandifur, deceased, are requested to bring them forward to the subscriber duly authenticated, on or before the first day of No- vember next, at which time a dividend of the asets in my hands will take place—Those fail- ing to comply with this advertisement will be excluded from the benefit of said dividend. Thomas White. September 2d, 1807. 14N
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of  Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
FOR SALE.  My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Fine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further de- scription is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
FALL GOODS.
KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR, ARE now receiving by the Ship Rolla, from London, a large and handsome assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, (selected by a part of the house.) AMONG WHICH ARE London Superior Cloths, Casimeres, and Tal- lines, superior quality. Gentlemen's Patent Silk and Beaver Hats. Children's Trafalgar and Erskine do. Elegant Leno Pique and Sewed Muslins. Do. Robes and Dresses. Colored Italian Crapes for Ladies' Dresses. Silk, Cotton, and Worsted Hosiery. Irish Linens, Lawns and Sheetings 4-4 Cotton Shir ing, very fine. Ladies' Kid Shoes. Callies, Cambricks, Chambrays, Cotton and Thread Laces, &c. And in daily expectation of receiving by the Protector from Liverpool, a large assortment of COARSE WOOLENS, and all of which will be sold very low, wholesale and retail, for cash, or on a short credit to punctual customers. Richmond, September 29, 1807. tf
LAND  In the state of Ohio—For Sale. THE subscriber wishes to SELL a valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the state of Ohio, containing 1,000 acres. This tract is of excel- lent quality, as the subscriber has understood from most respectable information. It lies on Deer creek, a branch of the Sciota, about 16 miles from Chillicothe, in a well settled neighborhood, and is very convenient to the trade of the Ohio. He will dispose of it for cash, or on a short credit, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Vir- ginia; or will exchange it for property in the city of Richmond. An unquestionable title, with general warranty, will be made to the purchaser. WM. MUNFORD. Richmond Sept. 24 1807. tf
FOR SALE, And possession immediately given,  156 Acres of LAND, Lying in the county of Louisa, on the waters of Pamunkey river and Cub creek—about one third is cleared and in good order for cultivation, the balance is in Woods, a considerable proportion of which is good tobacco land. On the creek there is a very good water grist mill—the house is en- tirely new and well built, two stories high and calculated for manufacturing. It is not unne- cessary here to enumerate the advantages attend- ing this valuable property, as it is presumed a view will be taken by those who wish to pur- chase; suffice it to say, that it is an excellent stand for manufacturing grain for distillery, for a store or for a tavern. Should this property not be previously disposed of, it will be offered to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Mon- day the 2d day of November next—one third of the purchase money will be required in hand, for the balance a convenient credit will be given.— For further particulars enquire of Mr. Laurence Minor, Louisa, who will show, and who is au- thorised to sell the same. William Dabney. Albemarle, 20 h September, 1807. 10
SHAPARD & LUCKE, HAVE removed to the house lately occupi- ed by Mr. John St. John, opposite Col. Mayo's new buildings, where they continue to keep their usual assortment. September 11. 1m
Will be Sold, On October Cumberland Court day next, on a credit of one and two years,  A TRACT OF LAND, Containing about four hundred and fifty acres, lying on the branches of Willis's river in said county of Cumberland, which was conveyed in trust to secure a debt due by James, Thomas and Francis Deane to William Mewburn. This land adjoins Col. Benjamin Wilson and Lang- horne Walton, and formerly belonged to Edward Scruggs, from whom the said James, Thomas and Francis Deane purchased. The purchaser will be bound to give bond with approved securi- ty, payable with interest from the day of sale. William Daniel, jr. } Comm'rs. Wm. M. Thornton, } Samuel Anderson. } 20th Sept. 1807. tds
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this office by the gross, dozen or single,  THE VIRGINIA FARMER'S  Almanac, for 1808; Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Rich- mond: By BENJAMIN BATES, of Hanover county.
CONTAINING, beside the Astronomical calcu- lations, Officers of the State Government— Senators & Members of the House of Delegates— Judges of the Superior Courts—Superior and County Court days—An Essay on the cultivati- on of Trees, &c.—Fattening Horses—Raising Turnips and preventing the Fly—Fining of Cy- der—A variety of interesting Anecdotes—The celebrated New Tid Re I, or the birth of Faddy O'Raffe tv. junior &c. &c. &c. VOL. 5th, PART 2d, OR NO. 10 OF  Rees's New Cyclopedia, Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. Oct. 6.
Wanted, A SMALL PIECE OF LAND, of about 30 acres, convenient to the city of Rich- mond, the situation of which is high & healthy near with good betty spring water—Enquire of the printer. Oct. 6, 1807  Blank Bonds For Sale at this Office. September, 20, 1807. 4w
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 Votomac Shad and Herrings, Stone Lime in large and small casks. And a general assortment of GROCE- RIES, &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from Reuben Clopton, when living in King William county, in the year 1791, on the first of January.
A Negro Man, By the name of NEPTUNE, who formerly be- longed to the estate of John Hales, dec. living then in the lower end of Henrico—he is a tall, portly fellow, stoops in his shoulders, or you may say round shouldered, high forehead, his hair peeled up each side of his forehead, flat nose, large white teeth, draws his words when he talks, or rather talks through his nose, and has a scar some where in his face, about forty- five years of age—it is supposed he is now pas- sing as a free man in the city of Richmond, as he thinks himself secure. There never has any efforts been made to apprehend him—he has a wife at John Hales, dec. living in the lower end of that county, and a mother—perhaps he may be harbored there. Any person, that will deli- ver him to William Clopton, in Cumberland, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. ELIZABETH CLOPTON. Cumberland county, Aug. 14, 1807. tf
FOR SALE, MY LANDS in Cumberland county, lying on Appomattox river, joining the lands of Messrs. William & George Skipwith; this land is equal if not superior to any land in Cumber- land county, all James river, it contains 607 acres, one half of which is covered with fine timber of every description. There is on this land a decent dwelling house, and between four and five hundred bearing apple trees of choice fruit One third of the money will be expected when a title is made, the other two thirds may be divided into two annual payments. Mr. Jerman Baker or Mr. William Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purchaser. FRANCIS EPPER. Chesterfield, June 3, 1807. 10
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MAT- TRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, oppo- site the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRES- SES repaired.—HORSES TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants
Anthony Pelzer, Teacher of the French Language at Doctor Haller's Academy: RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that his EVENING SCHOOL is actually open for the reception of pupils, on the street leading to Col. Mayo's Bridge, in the upper part of the house adjoining the Rising Sun Tavern, and occupied by Mr. John Darras. For terms apply at the school room from 5 till 9 o'clock, or at Doct. Haller's Academy October 2, 1807. 3t* tf
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is duly certified to the Executive that the Courthouse of the county of War- wick is in so ruinous a situation as to be unfit for the accommodation of the court in the execu- tion of its duties; and that until the said court- house can be repaired or rebuilt, an out house of Richard Young near the site of said courthouse had been tendered to the said court for the coun- try aforesaid and by them accepted: I have there- fore thought fit and with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation hereby notifying all whom it may in any manner concern, that until the courthouse for the county of Warwick aforesaid shall be repaired or re- built, and made fit for their accommodation, the Court of the county of Warwick aforesaid, shall be held in the aforesaid out house of the said Richard Young, near the site of the courthouse aforesaid, in the said county of Warwick, ac- cording to law. Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at [L. S.] Richmond, this 29th day of Septem- ber, 1807 Signed, Wm. H. CABELL.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Ambrose Dudley of King William county, to secure a debt due by the said Ambrose Dudley to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Dan- dridge—We shall proceed to sell, for ready cash, for the best price that can be obtained, on the premises, on the fifth day of January next, A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Lying and being in the county of King William, being the same on which the said Dudley now resides, & the same which the said Dudley pur- chased of William Dandridge, containing 602 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the sum of four hundred pounds current money, with legal interest thereon from the 1st day of April, 1807, till payment, together with all expenses attending the execution thereof. BERN'D LIPSCOMB. NATH'L FOX. 3d Oct. 1807. tds
Land for Sale. WELL worth the attention of any man— 600 acres of LAND will positively be sold at Charlottesville, on Monday the second day of November next, at public auction—the payments are, one third on the first day of Mar- ch next; what or to whom will be received for the in- stallment at the Richmond cash price—the bal- ance in three equal annual installments, the loan to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. This land lays on navigable water, the North river two miles below Milton. It affords some rich low grounds, a tolerable good mill site on the river—the dwelling house is quite new, large and very convenient—The property will be shown by a gentleman by the subscriber, living on the premises. C. Peyton. September, 20, 1807. 4w
W. COWAN,  WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. Edward Wanton, three doors above Messrs. Taylor & Brown's Ventue Store:— Where he repairs Watches and Clocks of every description. W. COWAN has on hand, an assortment of warranted Gold and Silver Watches—Also, a handsome assortment of Silver Ware and Jew- ellery—Consisting of Ladies' Ornamented and Plain Combs, Mourning, Fancy and Plain Ear- Rings, Mourning, Fancy and Plain Finger- Rings, Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Minute Settings, Necklace Plain and Ornamented, Mourning and Fancy Brea t-Pins, Bracelets, Neck Chains, Gold, Gilt, Steel and Silk Watch Chains Gold, Pebble, Glass & Steel Seals, Gold, Gilt and Steel Keys, Locker and Ring Cases, Gold, Silver and Pearl Buttons, Table, Desert and Tea Spoons, Soup and Punch Ladles, Su- gar Tongs, Salt Shovels, Scissors Chains and Cases, Thimbles and Pencil Cases—With a variety of other articles; all of which he offers at the most reduced prices. Richmond, October 2 1807. 6w
At a Court of Quarterly Session, held  for Cumberland County, the 28th  day of July, 1807.
George Bernard & Co. Plaintiffs, Against Joshua Glover, Howell Thomas and Walter Jones, Defendants. IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that one of the defendants, Joshua Glover, is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the said complainant by his counsel, It is order-  ed , that the said Joshua Glover do appear here on the 4th Monday in October next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this or- der be forthwith inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes, for two months successively, and pub- lished at the door of the courthouse of this coun- ty.
A Copy, Teste, Miller Woodson, jr. D. C.
United States Court, fifth Circuit, and  Virginia District, May term, 1807.
John Dixon, Pls. Against Edward Rumsey and Peter Hoffman and son, Defs. THE defendants, not having entered their ap- pearance, and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the sa- tisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabi- tants of this district; on the motion of the plain- tiff by his counsel; It is ordered , That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith in- serted in some one of the newspapers, published in the city of Richmond for two months suc- cessively, and posted at the front door of the capi- tol in the said city.
A Copy, Teste, Wm. Marshall, Clk.
In King William County Court, Ju-  ly 27th, 1807.
Christopher Tompkins, Complainant, Against Thos. Reeves & John Temple, defts. THE defendant Thomas Reeves, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfac- tion of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country. On the motion of the Complain- ant by his counsel, it is ordered , that the said defendant Reeves, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this or- der be forthwith inserted in some newspaper pub- lished in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Court house of this county. And it is further ordered that the defendant Temple do not pay, convey away, or secrete any debts by him owing to the other defendant, Thomas Reeves, until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy Teste, Robert Pollard, C. C.
United States Court, fifth Circuit, and  Virginia District, May term, 1807.
John and Jane Backhouse, administrator and administratrix, de bonis non of John Backhouse, deceased, unadministered by Rebecca Backhouse, deceased, and Jones, executrix, &c. of Gabriel Jones, deceased, Pts. Against, Robert Patton, administrator, de bonis non  cum testamento annexo of James Hunter, deceased, unadministered by Patrick Home, deceased, Joseph Ennener, admin- istrator of Adam Hunter, decd. James Hunter, son of John Hunter, deceased, who was heir of Adam Hunter, deceased, and Robert Dunbar, Defs. THE defendant James Hunter, not having en- tered his appearance, and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appear- ing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this district; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel; It is ordered , That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the plain- tiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forth- with inserted in some one of the newspapers, 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, Wm. Marshall, Clk.
AT a quarterly Court continued and  held for Prince Edward county,  August the 19th, 1807.
William Whitworth, Compt. Against, John Spaulding and his wife John Burton, John Ward and his wife, Robert Burton, Thomas Wilson and his wife, and Anderson Burton by John Redd his guardian, and Osborne Lockett, execu- tor of James Scott, dec. Defs. THE defendant Robert Burton, not having en- tered his appearance and given security ac- cording to an act of the General Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabi- tant of this state, on the motion of the complain- ant by his counsel, It is ordered , That the said defendant Robert Burton, do appear here on the first day of November court next, and answer the complainant's 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 courthouse of this county
A Copy, Teste, Benjamin Watkins, D. C.
At a Court of Quarterly Session continued  and held for Albemarle county, the 24th  day of August, 1807. John McCoy, Plf. Against Henry Emmerson, Josiah Hum- phrey & Jacob Gitt, defts. THE defendant Jacob Gitt, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant