The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1808-05-17 00:00:00

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DOMESTIC.
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS.
PART III.
(CONTINUED.)
From Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney Ministers extraordinary and Plenipotentiaries at London, to Mr. Madison, Secretary of State.
Additional and explanatory articles signed the day of 1807, to be added to the treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between his Britannic Majesty, and the United States of America, signed at London the thirty-first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.
Whereas by the second article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation concluded at London, on the thirty-first of December, 1806, between his majesty and the United States of America, it is agreed, that the several articles of the treaty of 1795, which have not expired nor as yet had their full operation and effect, shall be confirmed in their best form and in their full force; and that the contracting parties will also, from time to time, enter into friendly explanations on the subject of the said articles, for the purpose of removing all such doubts as may arise or have arisen as to the true import of the same, as well as for the purpose of rendering the said articles more conformable to their mutual wishes and convenience, and it being the sincere desire of his majesty, and of the United States, that certain points should be so explained as to promote mutual satisfaction and friendship and for this purpose the respective plenipotentiaries who concluded and signed the aforesaid treaty of the 31st of December, 1806, having already exchanged their full powers, have in virtue of the same entered into these additional and explanatory articles.
ARTICLE I. The line hereinafter described shall, and is hereby declared to be the boundary between the mouth of the river St. Croix, and the Bay of Fundy; that is to say, a line beginning in the middle of the channel of the river St. Croix at its mouth, as the same has been ascertained by the commissioners appointed for that purpose; thence through the middle of the channel between Deer Island, Marvel Island on the east, and Moose Island, Dudley Island, and Frederick Island on the west, and round the south point of Campo Bello Island to the Bay of Fundy, and the islands and waters eastward of the said boundary are hereby declared to be within the jurisdiction and part of his majesty's province of New-Brunswick, and the islands and waters westward of the said boundary are declared to be within the jurisdiction and part of Massachusetts, one of the said United States, notwithstanding which a full and entire right of navigation is reserved to the U. States in the channel between Deer Island and on the east and north, and Moose Island and Campo Bello Island on the west and south and round the east point of Campo Bello Island into the Bay of Fundy, the aforesaid channel frequently affording the only convenient and practicable navigation.
ARTICLE II. And whereas it has become expedient that the north-west angle of Nova Scotia mentioned and described in the treaty of peace between his majesty and the U. States, should be ascertained and determined, and that the line between the source of the river St. Croix, and the said north-west angle of Nova Scotia, should be run and marked according to the provisions of the said treaty of peace; it is agreed, that for this purpose, commissioners shall be appointed in the following manner, viz: One commissioner shall be named by his majesty, and one by the President of the United States, and by and with the advice & consent of the Senate thereof, and the said two commissioners shall agree in the choice of a third, or if they cannot agree they shall each propose one person, and of the two names so proposed, one shall be taken by lot, in the presence of the two original commissioners; and the three commissioners so appointed, shall be sworn impartially to ascertain and determine the said north-west angle of Nova Scotia, pursuant to the provisions of the said treaty of peace; and likewise to cause the same boundary line between the source of the river St. Croix, as the same has been determined by the commissioners appointed for that purpose, and the north-west angle of Nova Scotia, to be run and marked according to the provisions of the treaty aforesaid; the said commissioners shall meet at Boston, and have power to adjourn to such other place or places as they shall think fit; they shall have power to appoint a secretary, and employ such surveyors and other assistants as they shall judge necessary. The said commissioners shall draw up a report of their proceedings, which shall describe the line aforesaid, and particularize the latitude and longitude of the place ascertained & determined as aforesaid to be the north-west angle of Nova Scotia, duplicates of which report, under the hands and seals of the said commissioners (or of a majority of them) to be delivered to such persons as may be severally authorized to receive the same in behalf of their respective governments; and the decision and proceedings of the said commissioners, or of a majority of them, made and had as aforesaid, shall be final and conclusive.
ARTICLE III. It is further agreed, that the said commissioners, after they shall have executed the duties assigned to them in the preceding article, shall be, and they are hereby authorized, upon their oaths, impartially to ascertain and determine the north-westernmost head of Connecticut river, according to the provision of the aforesaid treaty of peace; and likewise to cause the boundary line, described in the said treaty of peace, between the north west angle of Nova Scotia
and the said north-westernmost head of Connecticut river, to be run and marked, pursuant to the provisions of the said treaty; the said commissioners shall meet at Boston, and have power to adjourn to such other place or places as they shall think fit; they shall have power to appoint a secretary, and employ such surveyors and other assistants as they shall judge necessary. The said commissioners shall draw up a report of their proceedings, which shall describe the boundary line aforesaid, and particularize the longitude and latitude of the north-westernmost head of Connecticut river, duplicates of which report, under the hands and seals of the said commissioners, or of a majority of them, together with duplicates of their accounts, shall be delivered to such persons as may be severally authorized to receive the same, in behalf of their respective governments, and the decision and proceedings of the said commissioners, made and had as aforesaid, shall be final and conclusive.
ARTICLE IV. It is further agreed, that the aforesaid commissioners shall respectively be paid in such manner as shall be agreed between the two parties, such agreement to be settled at the time of the ratification of this convention; and all other expenses, incurred by the said commissioners, shall be defrayed jointly by the two parties, the same being previously ascertained and allowed by the said commissioners; and in case of death, sickness, or necessary absence, the place of any commissioner shall be supplied in the same manner as such commissioner was appointed, and the new commissioner shall take the same oath and do the same duties.
ARTICLE V. It is agreed that a line drawn due-west from the Lake of the Woods along the forty-ninth parallel of north latitude, shall be the line of demarcation between his majesty's territories and those of the United States to the westward of the said lake, as far as the territories of the United States extend in that quarter, and that the said line shall, to that extent, form the southern boundary of his majesty's said territories, and the northern boundary of the said territories of the United States, provided that nothing in the present article shall be construed to extend to the north-west coast of America, or to the territories belonging to, or claimed by either party, on the continent of America, to the westward of the Stony Mountains.
ARTICLE VI. It is agreed by the United States that his majesty's subjects shall have at all times free access from his majesty's aforesaid territories by land or inland navigation, into the aforesaid territories of the United States, to the river Mississippi, with the goods and effects of his majesty's said subjects, in order to enjoy the benefit of the navigation of that river, as secured to them by the treaty of peace between his majesty and the United States, and also by the third article of the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation of 1794. And it is further agreed that his majesty's subjects shall in like manner, and at all times, have free access to all the waters and rivers falling into the western side of the river Mississippi, and to the navigation of the said river.
ARTICLE VII. It is agreed that the privileges of intercourse and trade by land, or inland navigation, secured to his majesty's subjects, and to the citizens of the United States, and to the Indians dwelling on each side of the boundary line between the respective territories of the high contracting parties, on the continent of America, by the third article of the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation between his Britannic majesty and the United States of America, signed at London the 19th of November, 1794, as well as by the explanatory article, concluded at Philadelphia, in 1796, shall extend to all the territories belonging to either of the high contracting powers on the continent of America (the actual settlements of the Hudson's Bay company and the intermediate neighborhood of those settlements always excepted) situated on either side of any part of the boundary line described in the preceding article, so that all the rights and privileges secured to his majesty's subjects and to the citizens of the United States, by the aforesaid article of the treaty of 1794, as well as by the explanatory article of 1796, shall be enjoyed by them in the aforesaid territories. It is farther agreed that goods and merchandise imported by land or inland navigation from the territories of the one power into those of the other, shall not be subjected to other or higher duties, when so imported, than would be payable for the same goods if imported into the said territories from Europe, or from beyond the seas; & therefore, that the value of the said goods and merchandise shall be estimated by their respective custom-house officers, in the same manner as if they were so directly imported from Europe or from beyond the seas. It is farther agreed that no duties shall be exacted from the traders of either power, for licenses to trade with the Indians for themselves, their servants, or their canoes or for passes for their canoes, or for any other purposes whatever. But if such licenses are required by either power as a measure of police or internal regulation, they shall be granted by the power requiring them to the subjects or citizens of the other without any fee or gratuity, and shall not be withheld from any person demanding them for himself, his servants, or his canoes, except for some offence committed or impropriety of conduct on the part of the person for whom the license is demanded. It is farther agreed, that no restrictions or limitations shall be applied by either power to the trade of the subjects or citizens of the other power, with the Indians living on its own side of the boundary line, except such limitations and restrictions as a regard to its own safety may from time to time compel it to adopt, with regard to the trade of its own subjects or citizens.
ARTICLE VIII. Whereas it is expedient that the exchange of gypsum grindstones and certain other articles of the produce of his majesty's colonies in North America, and of British manufactures, and British West-India produce, to be exported from the said colonies in return for horses, cattle, grain, provisions,
slaves, pitch, tar, turpentine, and certain other articles the produce of the United States, shall be permitted, encouraged and regulated by sea, between the subjects of his majesty and the citizens of the United States: it is agreed that measures shall be taken as speedily as may be, for giving a legalized exchange and intercourse for the purposes aforesaid, at such port or ports as shall be fixed for the vessels of either party, with such fair and equal regulations, restrictions or extensions, from time to time, as may best promote the said objects consistently with the respective and essential interests of navigation and trade.
ARTICLE IX. Lastly, This treaty, when the same shall have been ratified by his Majesty and the president of the United States, and by the advice of their senate, and the respective ratification mutually exchanged, shall be binding and obligatory upon his Majesty and upon the said states, and shall be by them respectively executed and observed with punctuality, and the most sincere regard to good faith; and it is agreed that the first six articles of this treaty shall be permanent, and that the seventh and eighth articles shall be limited in their duration to ten years, to be computed from the day on which the ratification of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, signed at London on the 31st of December last, shall have been exchanged.
In faith whereof, we the undersigned plenipotentiaries, on the part of his majesty the King of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the commissioners extraordinary and plenipotentiaries on the part of the United States of America, have signed this present convention, and have caused to be affixed thereto the seal of our arms.
Done at London, the day of one thousand eight hundred and seven.
ARTICLE V. (As proposed by the American commissioners.)
It is agreed that a line, drawn due north or south (as the case may require) from the most northwestern point of the lake of the Woods, until it shall intersect the 49th parallel of north latitude, and, from the point of such intersection due west along and with the said parallel, shall be the dividing line between his majesty's territories and those of the United States to the westward of the said lake; and that the said line, to and along with the said parallel, shall form the southern boundary of his majesty's said territories, and the northern boundary of the said territories of the United States, provided that nothing in the present article shall be construed to extend to the north west coast of America, or to the territories belonging to, or claimed by, either party, on the continent of America to the westward of the Stony mountains.
ARTICLE V. (As the British commissioners have agreed to make it.)
It is agreed that a line drawn due north or south (as the case may require) from the most north western point of the Lake of the Woods, until it shall intersect the 49th parallel of north latitude, and from the point of such intersection due west along, and with the said parallel, shall be the dividing line between his majesty's territories and those of the United States to the westward of the said lake, as far as their said respective territories extend in that quarter; and that the said line shall, to that extent, form the southern boundary of his majesty's said territories, and the northern boundary of the said territories of the United States: provided that nothing in the present article shall be construed to extend to the northwest coast of America, or to the territories belonging to, or claimed by either party on the continent of America, to the westward of the Stony Mountains.
[DUPLICATE] LONDON, May 7th, 1807.
SIR, We had the honor to receive, on the 27th of last month, your letter of the 18th of March, to which the detailed explanations contained in our letter of the 23d and 25th ult. render any particular reply unnecessary.
We transmit inclosed, a statement of the American prize causes, for hearing, in the high court of appeals. That which was forwarded by Mr. Purviance was very hastily prepared by general Lyman, under a misconception of our views, and included only cases in the high court of admiralty.
We have the honor to be, With the highest respect and consideration, Sir, Your most obedient humble servants, JAMES MONROE, Wm. PINKNEY. James Madison, Esq. &c. &c. &c.
LONDON, October 10, 1807.
SIR, We avail ourselves of the opportunity afforded by the return of the schooner Revenge, to give you a brief account of the transactions of the joint mission, from the time of Mr. Purviance's arrival in England, until the receipt of intelligence here of the late outrage in the American seas, upon the sovereignty of our country.
Your letter of the day of May, was delivered to us on the day of July, and we lost no time in obtaining an interview with Mr. Canning, on the subjects to which it relates. In the course of that interview, we entered at large into the explanations required by our instructions, &c. at the same time recalled to Mr. Canning's attention, the statement which we had made to him at former conferences, relative to our want of power to bind our government by a treaty which should not provide in a satisfactory manner for the subject of impressment. That we might be enabled to give to Mr. Canning a more complete view of the grounds of the president's disapprobation of the instrument signed in December last, and of the alterations in that instrument which we had to propose, we thought it advisable to suggest these alterations in the margin of a copy of it, and to prepare moreover separate clauses relative to impressment and indemnity. Of these papers copies are herewith transmitted.
We had scarcely finished our explanation when Mr. Canning intimated the propri-
ety of putting them into the form of a note. He expressed, however, his readiness and his wish, for the purpose of saving time, to receive immediately the papers above mentioned, which as containing the project of such an arrangement as would be acceptable to the president, we did not hesitate to deliver to him. An official note being required by Mr. Canning, we had no choice but to consent to that course, as you will find in the copy of the note itself a brief recapitulation of the substance of what we thought it prudent to say to him in that stage of the transaction upon the principal points embraced by it, it is unnecessary to repeat it here. It is proper, however, to observe that although nothing was said by Mr. Canning which authorized us to calculate with certainty on the ultimate success of renewed negotiation, there was nothing in his language or manner, of an unfriendly character.
Our note was prepared with as much expedition as the importance and delicacy of its topics would permit; but before it was possible to send it to Mr. Canning he reminded us of it by note of which a copy is inclosed. Our note, which we hope will meet with the President's approbation, was delivered to Mr. Canning on the next day.
We did not think it proper, for obvious reasons, either in conversation or in our note, to enter into any argument in support of the different alterations suggested by our project to the proposed treaty. This, it was thought, would be more regularly, as well as advantageously attempted when negotiation should be resumed. It is only necessary to add, that, before Mr. Canning had replied to our note, information was received of the outrage committed by the Leopard, and that our proceedings were in consequence suspended.
We have the honor to enclose the copy of a bill delivered to us some time ago by Lord Auckland, for permitting an intercourse by sea between the British North American colonies and the United States. This bill was brought into the House of Commons during the last session of parliament by Mr. Rose & Mr. Eden, and has passed into a law. You will perceive that it has in view the 8th article of the project of a convention of limits already transmitted to you. A copy is also inclosed of the communication which we have thought it our duty to make to general Armstrong and Mr. Bowdoin.
We have the honor to be, With the highest respect and consideration, Sir, Your most obedient humble servants. (Signed) JAMES MONROE, WILLIAM PINKNEY. James Madison, Esq.
P.S. We have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 17th and 30th of July. There not being time to prepare copies of the project presented Mr. C. for Dr. Bullus, it will be forwarded by another opportunity without delay. (Signed) WILLIAM PINKNEY.
(COPY) LONDON, July 24, 1807.
The undersigned ministers extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the United States of America, have the honor to inform Mr. Canning that they are instructed by the President of the United States, to propose to his majesty's government a renewal of negotiation relative to the objects of the mission of the undersigned, with a view to a more satisfactory result than is found in the instrument signed on the 31st of December last by his majesty's plenipotentiaries and those of the United States.
The undersigned are persuaded that his majesty's government will see in this measure an unquestionable proof of the sincere desire of the President, to place the friendly relations of the two countries beyond the reach of those misunderstandings which either the absence or the inadequacy of precise arrangements on subjects of the greatest delicacy and importance might from time to time occasion.
It is under the influence of this solicitude that the President has charged the undersigned to express to his majesty's government, his unfeigned regret that the instrument above mentioned does not appear to him to be such as he can approve, & at the same time to declare his entire confidence that the just and liberal sentiments, which animate his majesty's government, corresponding with those which belong to the government of the United States, cannot fail to lead without delay a difficulty to such an issue of the negotiation which is now proposed, as shall be suited in all respects to the rights and interests of both nations, and therefore calculated to ensure a long continuance of the friendship which so happily subsists between them.
The undersigned have already had the honor to present to Mr. Canning a paper which, taken in connection with a project on the subject of impressment and another on the subject of certain claims to compensation by American citizens, presented by the undersigned at the same time, will be found to exhibit a complete view of the alterations which the instrument above mentioned is deemed by the President to require. They forbear to trouble Mr. Canning with a recapitulation of the details, which these papers contain; but there are some explanations upon the topics of impressment and compensation which they do not furnish, and which it is therefore incumbent upon the undersigned to avail themselves of this occasion to give.
It was one of the primary objects of the mission of the undersigned, to adjust with his majesty's government, a formal and explicit arrangement, relative to a practice by British ships of war, which has excited in a very great degree the sensibility of the American people, and claimed the anxious attention of their government. The practice alluded to, is that of visiting on the main ocean, the merchant vessels of the United States, navigating under the American flag, for the purpose of subjecting their crews to a hasty and humiliating inquisition, and impressing, as British seamen, such of the mariners as, upon that inquisition, the visiting officers declare to be so. The effect of this practice is that the flag of an independent power is dishonored, and one of the most essential rights of its sovereignty violated; that American citizens, either mistaken for British subjects, or assumed to be such without sufficient enquiry, are forced from the quiet pursuit of a lawful commerce into the severe and dangerous service of a foreign military navy, to expose their lives in fighting against those with whom their country is at peace; and that the merchant vessels of the United States are frequently thus stripped of so large a portion of their hands, before their voyages have been performed, and sometimes to bring into the most imminent peril, and sometimes to produce the actual loss, of the vessels, their cargoes, and their remain-
ing crews. It cannot be thought surprising that a practice like this should act with peculiar force upon the feelings of those whom it operates, and that the sensation should extend itself to their countrymen and their government.
The government of the United States has accordingly made this pretension the subject of frequent discussion with Great Britain; and, when an extraordinary mission to its majesty's government was last year determined on; it was one of the instructions to the undersigned, to whom the duties of that mission were confided, to make no treaty which should not provide for that object. In the first stages of the negotiation, on which followed that mission, the undersigned were led to indulge a confident expectation, that such a provision would be obtained. At length, however, the rejection by his majesty's government of a project of an article on this point, which, without touching the question of right, offered, on the part of the United States, an effectual equivalent for the mere forbearance of the practice, having extinguished all hope of an immediate adjustment of this subject by treaty, the undersigned felt that they were called upon by candor, as well as by their duty to their government, to inform the British commissioners, that, the project relative to impressment having failed, they had no power to conclude a treaty upon the other points which had been discussed between them, so as to bind the government of the United States. The undersigned did accordingly give them this information, in the most explicit terms, and the negotiation was in consequence, for a short time, suspended. It was soon afterwards, however, suggested by his majesty's commissioners, that if this topic should be expressly reserved for future conventional arrangement, and a pledge given to the United States for resuming the consideration of it at a convenient season with that view, and if in the meantime such an informal understanding should be substituted, as in its practical effect would remove the vexation complained of, it might perhaps be possible to conduct the negotiation to a result which would not be unacceptable to the respective governments; and in pursuance of this suggestion, the British commissioners presented to the undersigned, on the 8th day of November last, the official note, of which a copy is herewith inclosed. The undersigned transmitted to their government for its consideration, a copy of this note, together with a statement of the circumstances connected with it, and, without giving it their sanction, agreed in the meantime, to concur with the British commissioners, as they were invited to do, in an effort to adjust the stipulations of a treaty, upon the remaining objects of their mission, and leave the effect of what should be so adjusted to their government.
It appears that the president of the United States considers this collateral proceeding upon a concern of such paramount importance as unsuitable to the nature of it, as well in the mode as in its terms. In this opinion, the president does but continue to respect the considerations which heretofore induced him to believe that an arrangement upon this point ought to stipulate with precision against the practice in question, and that the manner of it would properly be that which should be chosen for the arrangement of the other points of discussion, and in the instructions which, in conformity with that opinion he has now given to the undersigned, he does but manifest his reliance upon the spirit of justice and amity which he is assured his majesty's government will bring to the renewed consideration of a subject so interesting to the rights and feelings of a friendly nation, for such a disposition of this as well as of every other question belonging to the relations of the two countries, as shall confirm their dispositions to mutual kindness, and promote the happiness and prosperity of both.
The subject of compensation will perhaps be sufficiently explained by the enclosed copies of two notes from the undersigned to Lord Holland and Lord Auckland, and to Lord Howick.
It will appear from the last of these notes that this subject, for which the projected treaty did not provide, was not to be affected by it; but on the contrary, that the rights of the United States and the claims of their citizens were understood to be reserved for future adjustment, as completely as if no treaty had been made; and it will occur to Mr. Canning that the project of an article on this point, which they had the honor to leave with him at their last interview, is in the spirit of that understanding, and is besides so entirely free from objection, that no motive is likely to exist against the adoption of it.
There is another object to which the undersigned have the orders of the president to invite the attention of his majesty's government, as affecting materially, and giving a new and unexpected character to the proposed treaty. They allude to the written declaration, relative to the French decree of the 21st of November last, by which his majesty's plenipotentiaries accompanied their signature of the treaty; a declaration, which in its actual form creates unnecessary embarrassments in the way of an acceptance of the treaty by the United States. The undersigned persuade themselves that as this proceeding, to which no sanction was given on the part, imposed on the United States no new obligation, could only be intended to declare that in giving or ratifying the treaty it was understood by Great Britain that nothing contained in it would be a bar to any measure, which if no such treaty had been signed, would be lawful as a measure of retaliation against her enemy, and as the occasion which produced it does not now appear to exist as then supposed, it will not be thought that any thing is sacrificed by withdrawing it as unnecessary.
The undersigned repeat Mr. Canning to accept the assurances of their distinguished consideration. (Signed) JAMES MONROE, Wm. PINKNEY.
The Right Honorable George Canning, &c. &c. &c.
COPY OF PROPOSED ALTERATIONS. ARTICLE III.
Omit the words "and sailing direct from the ports of the said states."
Omit the words "between the said territories and the United States," and substitute "with the said territories."
After the words, near the end of the first paragraph, "where the same shall be unladen," insert "or to some port or place, or ports or places, in China, on the Indian, or other seas beyond the Cape of Good Hope, from whence the said vessels shall proceed as aforesaid to some port or place in America, and there unload their cargoes."
After the words "British territories," near the beginning of the second paragraph, insert, "without the special permission of the British government there."
After the words "Saint Helena," near the end of the article, insert, "or at such other places as may be in the possession of Great Britain in the African or Indian seas."
At the end of this article add, "and it is further agreed that if any other trade in and with the said British territories in the East Indies, be hereby authorized, or any other, or greater or other advantages in respect thereof, shall be"

ed, or permitted to the citizens or subjects of any European nation, the same shall be common to the citizens of the United States."
At the end of the first paragraph insert, "nor shall any higher duties or charges be imposed in any country, on the exportation of any articles to the ports of the other, than such as are payable on the exportation of the like articles to every other foreign country."
Propose to strike out the last paragraph.
Omit the words, "on just suspicion of having on board enemy's property, or of carrying to the enemy any of the articles which are contraband of war."
Omit the word "other," immediately following these words, and substitute "any."
Omit the words "if any property of an enemy should be found on board of such vessel."
Omit the words "belonging to an enemy."
Omit the word "otherwise."
After "tar" and "pitch," add "turpentine and rosin."
At the end of the first paragraph introduce a definition of the blockade, "in order to determine what characterizes a blockade, that that denomination is given only to a port where there is, by the disposition of the power which blockades it with ships stationary, an evident danger in entering."
Omit "during the present hostilities."
After the word "Europe," which immediately follows the above words, insert "or elsewhere."
Insert the same words after the word "Europe," in the second branch of the provision.
After the word "paid," insert, "or secured to be paid."
After the words "and shall," in the proviso about duties, insert "except only mahogany and fusie."
At the end of the paragraph which precedes the last proviso, introduce the following: "It is understood that no inference is to be drawn from this article to effect any question now, or hereafter, to be judicially depending, touching the legality, or illegality, of a direct trade from Europe or elsewhere, by citizens of the United States, with the enemies colonies beyond the Cape of Good Hope."
Omit the last paragraph.
And the following words in the first paragraph, "except for the purpose hereafter mentioned."
In the first paragraph of the article omit the words, "as favorably as the course of the war then existing may possibly permit towards the most friendly power that may remain neutral." &c. and the words "as possible," so as to make it read thus, "according to the acknowledged principles and rules of the law of nations, and as favorably moreover as the course of the war then existing may possibly permit towards the most friendly power that may remain neutral."
To be struck out, and the following inserted: The ships of war and privateers of the two nations, as well as their prizes, shall be treated in their respective ports as those of the nation most favored.
The two last paragraphs to be struck out.
To stand thus: "It is agreed that in case either party shall hereafter grant any additional advantage in navigation or trade to any other nation, the subjects or citizens of the other party shall fully participate therein freely, where it is freely granted to such other nation, or yielding the same compensation where the grant is conditional."
Period to be five years.
ARTICLE. Complaints having been made by divers merchants, and others, citizens of the United States, that during the war in which his majesty is engaged, they have sustained loss and damage by reason of the irregular, or illegal captures, or condemnations of their vessels or other property, under color of authority, or command from his majesty, contrary to the tenor of a communication from Lord Hawkesbury to Mr. King, of the 11th April, 1801, of which a copy is annexed to this treaty; or contrary to the tenor of a letter from Mr. Merry, to Mr. Madison, of the 12th April, 1801, of which also a copy is hereto annexed, or otherwise contrary to the known and established rules of the law of nations, and the said merchants and others having further complained that full and complete redress for the said losses and damages has not been, and cannot be, for various causes, had and obtained, in the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, his majesty agrees that he will, without delay, cause the most effectual measures to be taken in concert with the United States, for an impartial examination of the said complaints; and that he will cause full and complete reparation to be made thereupon to the parties entitled, as justice and equity, and the nature of the respective cases shall appear to require.
(To be Continued.)
From the National Intelligencer. At a General Court-Martial assembled on board the United States ship, the Chesapeake, in the harbor of Norfolk and state of Virginia, on Monday the fourth day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight, continued by adjournment from day to day, until Monday the eighth day of Feb. in the same year.
PRESENT. Captain JOHN RODGERS, President. Captains Wm. Bainbridge, Hugh G. Campbell, Stephen Decatur, Jr. and John Seaw. Masters Commandant, John Smith and David Porter, Joseph Tarbell, Jacob Jones, James Lawrence, & Charles Ludlow. Lieut's.
The Court, pursuant to an order from the hon. Robert Smith Secretary of the Navy of the United States, to captain John Rodgers, directed, bearing date on the seventeenth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven, proceeded (as therein they are directed) to try James Barron, Esq. a captain in the navy of the United States, upon the charges in the said warrant stated, and therein preferred against him; and having heard all the evidence, and the prisoner's defence, and very maturely and thoroughly considered the same, gave the following Opinion:
The first charge stated against captain James Barron in the warrant of the honorable Secretary of the Navy is in these words:
"For negligently performing the duty assigned him."
1st. "In that he did not visit the frigate Chesapeake, during the period she remained in Hampton Roads, and before she proceeded to sea, as often as he was in duty bound to do."
2d. "In that when he did visit her, he did not, as it was his bounden duty to do, examine particularly into her state and condition."
In deciding upon this charge, the court will make the following statements:
1st. It appears to the court, that captain James Barron did visit the frigate Chesapeake twice during the period she remained in Hampton Roads, and before she proceeded to sea, that is between the fourth & twenty first days of June last. And as by the naval regulations, issued by the command of the President of the United States, the number of visits which the commander of a squadron is directed to pay to the ships of his squadron or division is left to his own discretion; the court is of opinion, that captain Barron was made the judge upon this subject himself—and seeing in the evidence, no reasons existing at that time, to question the proper exercise of his discretion in this respect, the court are of opinion, that this first specification is not proved.
2d. It does not appear to the court, that when captain James Barron did visit the frigate Chesapeake, he examined particularly into her state and condition. But as it has been clearly established by the evidence, that captain Barron during this period was acting under the orders of the honorable the Secretary of the Navy, whereby he was appointed a commodore or commander of a squadron, that by other orders derived from the same source, a master and commander had been appointed to act as captain of this particular ship, under the said James Barron as commodore, and that this acting captain was then on board the ship, the court are of opinion, that it was not the bounden duty of commodore Barron to examine particularly into her state and condition, and therefore, that this second specification is not proved.
The omission to visit the frigate Chesapeake during the period she remained in Hampton Roads and before she proceeded to sea, as often as he was in duty bound to do, & the omission when he did visit her, to examine particularly into her state & condition, being the only circumstances averred in the accusation as establishing this first charge, "for negligently performing the duty assigned him," and the court being of opinion that he did visit the frigate Chesapeake as often as he was in duty bound to do, and that it was not his bounden duty to examine particularly into her state and condition, when he did visit her, must of course decide that capt. James Barron is NOT GUILTY under this first charge, as limited & explained by these specifications.
The second charge against capt. Barron, stated in the warrant of the hon. Secretary of the Navy, is in these words:
"For neglecting, on the probability of an engagement, to clear his ship for action."
Specification.
1st. "In that certain threats on the part of some commander of a British vessel of war, that he would take by force if he could not otherwise obtain them, certain men from on board the frigate Chesapeake, and that such threats were known to or heard by the said James Barron, and still he neglected to clear his ship for action."
2d. "In that there were various indications of a hostile disposition towards the frigate Chesapeake, exhibited by the British ship of war the Leopard, to wit: her putting to sea after certain signals had been seen and noticed by the said James Barron, when there was no other vessel in sight, or any other object to induce her to go to sea but the Chesapeake; the ports of the said ship Leopard were tripped up, and her foreseam commenced firing upon the Chesapeake; and still, that notwithstanding these suspicious appearances, which were seen & observed by the said James Barron, he neglected to clear his ship for action."
3d. "In that by various manoeuvres which are set forth in the opinion of the Court of Enquiry hereto annexed, the British ship of war Leopard, did manifest an intention to fire upon the said frigate Chesapeake, and still that the said James Barron neglected to clear his ship for action."
4th. "In that the said ship Leopard did approach the said frigate Chesapeake, under all the appearances of being prepared for action, and still the said James Barron neglected to clear his ship for action."
5th. "In that the said James Barron did receive from the commanding officer of the Leopard, a communication clearly intimating that if certain men were not delivered up to him, he should proceed to use force, and still the said James Barron neglected to clear his ship for action."
6th. "In that the said James Barron did verily believe from the communication he received from the commanding officer of the said ship Leopard, that the said ship would fire upon the said frigate Chesapeake, or take by force, if they could not be obtained by other means, any British deserters that could be found on board the Chesapeake, and still the said James Barron neglected to clear his ship for action."
In deciding upon this charge the court will make the following statements:
1st. It does not appear to the court, that any threats were ever used on the part of any commander of a British vessel of war, that he would take by force, if he could not otherwise obtain them, certain men from on board the frigate Chesapeake, (except the threats which may be considered as contained in the documents, hereafter referred to, and which constitute the subject of another specification.) Of course it does not appear that any other threats were known to or heard by captain James Barron. The court must therefore decide that this first specification is not proved.
2d. It appears to the court, that the British ship of war the Leopard did put to sea after certain signals had been seen and noticed by captain James Barron. Whether any other vessel was then in sight of her, or whether she then had any other object to induce her to go to sea but the Chesapeake, it is impossible from the nature of things that this court can now decide, nor is it necessary that they should decide.
It appears to the court also, that the ports of the said ship Leopard were tripped up a considerable time before she commenced firing upon the Chesapeake. But when the court adverts to the relations between Great Britain and the United States at that time, to the situation of the British squadron which had been lying in Chesapeake Bay for many months preceding this, and to the state of the wind and weather at this period, the court cannot consider the putting to sea of one of that squadron, in consequence of signals made to her, or the tripping up ports of a two-decker, in warm weather and a smooth sea, as indications of a hostile disposition towards the frigate Chesapeake, whether any other vessel was in sight at that time or not.
What was the probable object of the Leopard in putting to sea, the history of that day enables the court now to conjecture with some certainty. But at that time, and in her situation, there were such a variety of innocent objects equally probable to be then held in view by her, that this court cannot impute to captain Barron any blame whatsoever for not devining her real intentions at that time.
It appears to the court that the tompons of the Leopard were out sometime before she commenced firing upon the Chesapeake, and this the court considers as an indication of a hostile disposition. But as it appears to the court also from the evidence upon this head, that so soon as captain Barron was informed of this fact, he ordered his men to quarters, the court are of opinion that no part of this second specification is proved.
3d. This court having heard all the testimony relative to the various manoeuvres of the Leopard after she put to sea, must from the facts established by this testimony, and not from the opinion of the court of enquiry, on which they do not consider themselves bound in any manner to decide. Judging of these manoeuvres from these facts, the court are of opinion, that there were no intentions to fire upon the frigate Chesapeake manifested by the British ship of war. Leopard, at any time before an officer of the Leopard was sent on board the Chesapeake, and therefore that this third specification is not proved.
4th. It does not appear to the court, that the said ship Leopard did approach the said frigate Chesapeake, under any of the appearances of being prepared for action, and therefore the court are of opinion that this fourth specification is not proved.
5th. It appears to the court, that captain James Barron did receive from the commanding officer of the Leopard, a communication clearly intimating, that if certain men were not delivered up to him, he should proceed to use force; and that the said James Barron neglected to clear his ship for action. The court are therefore of opinion that this fifth specification is fully proved.
6th. It appears to the court from part of the communications of captain James Barron, to the honorable the Secretary of the Navy, and from the evidence of witnesses with whom the said James Barron conversed upon this subject, that he did verily believe from the communication received from the commanding officer of the said ship Leopard, that he would take by force if they could not be obtained by other means, any British deserters that could be found on board the Chesapeake, and still that the said James Barron neglected to clear his ship for action. The court are therefore of opinion that this sixth specification is fully proved.
Part of the facts specified in the accusation as establishing this second charge being thus fully proved, and the court being of opinion that the facts so proved are sufficient of themselves to support this charge, decide that the said James Barron is guilty under the second charge "for neglecting on the probability of an engagement to clear his ship for action."
The third charge against captain James Barron, as stated in the warrant of the hon. Secretary of the Navy is in these words:
"For failing to encourage in his own person his inferior officers and men to fight courageously."
SPECIFICATION.
1st. "In that he did not on the first moment of an indication of suspicious appearance of a hostile intention on the part of said ship Leopard, order his men to quarters."
2d. "In that he did not after he was satisfied that an attack upon his ship would be made, use prompt and officerlike measures to prepare his ship for battle."
3d. "In that when he did order his men to quarters, he did not order them as became an officer of the American navy."
4th. "In that he ordered that the drum should desist from beating, and that the men should be got to quarters secretly without beat of drum."
5th. "In that from the manner in which he ordered his men to quarters, he did not evince a determination bravely to defend his ship."
6th. "In that he was not at his station during the attack aforesaid, but remained a considerable part of the time at the gangway, as if imploring forbearance."
7th. "In that he drew his men or some of them from their guns, to lowering down a boat or boats to send on board of the attacking ship during her attack upon him."
8th. "In that he ordered his first lieutenant from his quarters during the attack to carry a message on board the Leopard, at that time firing upon him."
9th. "In that during the attack he used language in the presence of his men calculated to dispirit them."
10th. "In that during the attack he ordered his men to keep down, that they would all be cut to pieces."
In deciding upon this charge the Court will make the following statements:
1st. It appears to the Court, that captain James Barron the first moment after he knew of an indication of suspicious appearance of a hostile intention on the part of the said ship Leopard, that is, after he knew her tompons were out, did order his men to quarters. The Court are therefore of opinion that this first specification is not proved. This specification is understood, to apply exclusively to the appearances exhibited by the Leopard, and not to letters and communications of her commander before stated, and which constitute the subject of another specification.
2d. Appears to the Court, that after James Barron was satisfied that an attack upon his ship would be made, that is, after he received the communication from the commander of the Leopard above stated, he did not immediately use any measures to prepare his ship for battle. The Court are therefore of opinion, that this second specification is fully proved.
3d. It appears to the Court that when captain James Barron did order his men to quarters, he ordered them as became an officer of the American navy. The orders given upon this occasion are stated in the next specification, and although not such as are most frequently given, yet the situation of his ship at that time was not a common one, and in the orders themselves under the then existing circumstances, or in the manner of giving them, the Court sees nothing to disapprove or censure. The Court are therefore of opinion, that this third specification is not proved.
4th. It appears to the Court, that captain James Barron did order that his men should be got to quarters secretly, without beat of a drum, that the drum did begin to beat notwithstanding this order, and thereupon he
ordered that the drum should desist from beating. The Court are therefore of opinion, that this fourth specification is fully proved.
5th. It does not appear to the court, from the manner in which captain James Barron ordered his men to quarters, he did not evince a determination bravely to defend his ship. The Court are therefore of opinion, that this fifth specification is not proved.
6th. The Court are not informed of any particular station assigned to a commander during an engagement. It is generally considered that the most proper place for him is upon the upper deck, but he is at liberty to go and ought to go to any place where his presence will be of most importance. It appears to the Court that captain James Barron never did leave his upper deck during the attack, and the Court are of opinion he should not have left it. It does appear to the Court that he remained a considerable part of the time during the attack at the gangway, not as if imploring forbearance, but for necessary and proper purposes. The Court are therefore of opinion that this sixth specification is not proved.
7th. It does not appear to the Court, that captain James Barron did draw any of his men from their guns to lowering down a boat or boats, to send on board of the attacking ship, during her attack upon him. The Court are therefore of opinion, that this seventh specification is not proved. It does appear to the court that captain James Barron did draw some of his men from other stations for this purpose, but in this the court sees nothing to criminate captain Barron, even if it were admissible to do so under this specification.
8th. It does not appear to the Court, that captain James Barron ordered his first lieutenant from his quarters, during the attack, to carry a message on board of the Leopard, at that time firing upon him. The court are therefore of opinion, that this eighth specification is not proved. As the decision of the court upon this subject, when coupled with some parts of the evidence exhibited in this case, proving that Mr. Benjamin Smith, the first lieutenant was in a boat, may perhaps be calculated to throw some imputation upon the reputation, of that young officerlike conduct, who is now dead, the court take this occasion to express their opinion, that he does not merit any such imputation.
9th. It does not appear to the court, that captain James Barron did use any language in the presence of his men calculated to dispirit them. The court are therefore of opinion, that this ninth specification is not proved.
10th. It does not appear to the Court, by satisfactory evidence, that during the attack, captain James Barron ordered his men to keep down, that they would all be cut to pieces. The court are therefore of opinion, that this tenth and last specification is not proved. The court are satisfied that some such words were uttered, but are also satisfied that the words actually used were of very different import, and were uttered at a time when they could not have produced any improper effect upon the crew.
The only two specifications annexed to this charge, which are proved, are not such as in the opinion of this court establish the proposition, that the accused "failed to encourage in his own person his inferior officers and men to fight courageously." His not using immediate measures to prepare his ship for battle after he was satisfied an attack upon her would be made, was certainly great neglect of duty, but this does not support any charge against the personal spirit of Captain Barron. His ordering that his men should be got to quarters secretly, without beat of drum, and his ordering the drum to desist from beating when it began to beat contrary to his orders, so far from proving him deficient in courage, are considered by the court as strong evidences, of his coolness and reflection at that moment. Indeed it would require very strong evidence to satisfy this court that an officer who exposed himself at an open gangway, under a heavy and close fire, who being wounded still remained on his deck during the whole attack, giving his orders coolly and distinctly, and who neither by his words or actions discouraged his crew or any part of it, could be guilty of this charge. Such the court are satisfied, was captain James Barron's conduct and situation, and however they may think of his activity or judgment, they feel themselves bound to declare that he is NOT GUILTY under this third charge, "for failing to encourage in his own person his inferior officers and men to fight courageously."
The fourth and last charge stated in the warrant of the honorable Secretary of the Navy against captain James Barron is in these words:
"For not doing his utmost to take or destroy the Leopard, which vessel it was his duty to encounter."
SPECIFICATION.
1st. "In that the said ship Leopard, did fire upon the said frigate Chesapeake, and the said James Barron did fail suitably to repel said attack."
2d. "In that the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron surrendered to the said ship Leopard, at a time when injuries sustained either on the said frigate or her crew did not make such a surrender then necessary."
3d. "In that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, when the guns of the said frigate Chesapeake were loaded."
4th. "In that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, at a time when the main-deck battery of the said frigate Chesapeake was in a situation which would have enabled the return of a broad-side in a very short time."
5th. "In that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, without the said James Barron's having consulted any of his officers, as to whether the flag ought to be struck or not."
6th. "In that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, before a single gun of any kind was fired from the said frigate Chesapeake."
In deciding upon this charge the court will make the following statements:
1st. It appears to the court, that the said ship Leopard did fire upon the said frigate Chesapeake, and that her attack was not suitably repelled. The court are therefore of opinion that this first specification is fully proved.
2d. It appears to the court, that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, at a time when injuries sustained either on the said frigate or her crew did not make such a surrender then necessary.
3d. It appears to the court, that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, when the guns of the said frigate Chesapeake were loaded.
4th. It appears to the court, that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, at a time when the main-deck battery of the said frigate Chesapeake was in a situation which would have enabled the return of a broad-side in a very short time.
5th. It appears to the court, that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, without the said James Barron's having consulted any of his officers, as to whether the flag ought to be struck or not.
necessary. The court are therefore of opinion that this second specification is fully proved.
3d. It appears to the court, that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, when the guns of the said frigate Chesapeake were all loaded. The court are therefore of opinion that this third specification is fully proved.
4th. It does not appear to the court, that the main-deck battery of the said frigate Chesapeake was in a situation which would have enabled the return of a broad-side in a very short time after her flag was struck by order of the said James Barron to the said ship Leopard. The court are therefore of opinion that this fourth specification is not proved.
5th. It appears to the court, that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, without the said James Barron's having consulted any of his officers, as to whether the flag ought to be struck or not. The court are therefore of opinion that this fifth specification is fully proved.
6th. It appears to the court, that the flag of the said frigate Chesapeake was by order of the said James Barron struck to the said ship Leopard, before a single gun of any kind was fired from the said frigate Chesapeake. The court are therefore of opinion that this sixth and last specification is fully proved.
Although all the specifications annexed to this charge (one only excepted) are fully proved, yet the court are of opinion that those which are proved do not support the charge to which they are annexed. The attack of the Leopard was not suitably repelled by the Chesapeake, because it appears to the court that circumstanced as the two ships then were, boarding the Leopard would have been impracticable, and of course no other means of repelling her attack remained but in the use of the Chesapeake's guns. That all these guns were loaded and not one of them was fired before the flag of the Chesapeake was struck is most certain. But yet it appears to the court that captain Barron and the officers commanding divisions did every thing which they could to get them fired, and that the colors were not struck until all reasonable hope of succeeding in properly repelling the attack in this way was lost. The injuries sustained either in the Chesapeake, or her crew, did not at that time make her surrender necessary. Captain Barron might have waited until she had received many more and greater injuries, and had lost the lives and services of many more of her crew, before he could have been compelled by these causes to have struck his flag. But during this interval of certain injury, he could have had no reasonable hope, even if he had sustained it, of doing any thing to the annoyance of his adversary. And in such a situation he stands justified in the opinion of the court in striking his flag. The striking his flag without consulting his officers, is a circumstance which this court consider of no consequence. It is not the duty of a commander under any circumstances, and in the situation in which captain Barron then was, it would have been highly improper, to consult his inferior officers as to the propriety of hauling down his colours. It is the opinion of the court therefore, that captain James Barron is NOT GUILTY under this fourth and last charge, "for not doing his utmost to take or destroy the Leopard, which vessel it was his duty to encounter," as this charge is explained and limited by the specifications annexed to it.
In giving these opinions it will be perceived, that the court have felt themselves bound to consider the several charges preferred as explained and limited by the specifications annexed to them respectively. The opinion of the court therefore upon those charges of which they have acquitted the accused, is to be considered in no other way, than that he is not guilty under these charges as explained and limited. No transposition of the specifications, or any other modification of the charges themselves, would alter the opinion of the court as to the firmness and courage of the accused. The evidence upon this head is clear and satisfactory.
The court having agreed in the preceding opinions that captain James Barron, although guilty of three of the charges preferred against him, is nevertheless guilty under that wherein he is accused "for neglecting on the probability of an engagement to clear his ship for action," do further agree, that the said captain James Barron, being guilty of this charge, falls under part of the fourth article of the rules and regulations for the government of the navy of the United States, passed on the twenty-third day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, and entitled "An act for the better government of the Navy of the United States," and they do adjudge and SENTENCE, the said captain James Barron to be SUSPENDED from all command in the Navy of the United States, and this without pay or official emoluments, of any kind, for the period of FIVE YEARS from this eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight.
JOHN ROGERS, WM. BAINBRIDGE, HUGH G. CAMPBELL, STEPHEN DECATUR, JR., JOHN SHAW, JOHN SMITH, D. PORTER, JOS. TARBELL, J. JONES, JAS. LAWRENCE, CHAS. LUDLOW. LITTN. W. TAZEWELL. Judge Advocate.
The above sentence has been confirmed by the President of the U. States.
We understand that the proceedings in the other cases submitted to the court martial at Norfolk have not yet been received.
BRITISH CORRUPTION.
For several months, the British agents and emissaries have been active, in various parts of the union, as on any occasion before known.
Col. Close has been collecting the Indian tribes in Upper Canada. Phineas Bond & Co. have been stimulating the presses in the seaports.
Burr & Co's. adherents have been operating in the south and west.
On the shores of the bay of Fundy, the emissaries from New Brunswick have been stimulating to violation of our laws and their open resistance.
They appear to have pursued a like course in Vermont—the emissaries bought and sold—in the principal cities, are employed in distracting the people upon questions that are of no consequence, compared with the national interests and security.

Extract of a letter from a very respectable gentleman in London to his friend in Amelia, (Va.) dated March 21st, 1808. America has been placed in a very difficult situation by France and England...
FOR THE ENQUIRER. PINDARIC ODES.
ODE IV. TO THOMAS JEFFERSON—P. U. S. Great Sir! the whole of war loud howls! Grim-visaged Mars ferocious scowls! And dread forebodings thro' the land resound!
DELEGATES ELECTED TO THE NEXT LEGISLATURE.
Pittsylvania—Thomas H. Wooding, *—Washington. Middlesex—Richard M. Sagar, John Jesse. Accomack—John E. Joynes, *William Parker. Northampton—Littleton Upshur, *Charles S. Sneed.
BEAUTIES OF THE THEATRE: BEING SELECTIONS FROM THE DRAMA.
The Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond & its Vicinity, are respectfully informed, that this present Evening, MAY 17th, 1808, IN THE EAGLE-TAVERN BALL ROOM, WILL BE REPRESENTED, SCENES FROM THE TRAGEDY OF DOUGLASS.
THE LONDON ART OF QUIZZING SONG—When Vulcan forg'd the Bolts of Jove. RECITATION—Woman's Seven Ages. SONG—The Dutch Fishmonger. 17th Leader of the Orchestra, MR. H. WEIDEMEYER.
THE Subscriber has opened tavern in Manchester in the House lately occupied by Peter Leath, dec'd. now known by the sign of the Bell, and called the Bell-Tavern. He pledges himself to his friends and the public at large, that no attention shall be wanting to give general satisfaction.
said, will be the bearer to this country; and congress, it is supposed, will adjourn about the middle of this month, and will assemble again some time in May; when his return may be expected. It appears from the above account, that the negotiations between the two countries are now, and must continue for some months longer, in an unterminated state...
received via Balt. says, "ships coming hither from America are admitted, even after having touched at a British port. Markets very high." Another letter, dated March 22d, says, "The Embargo is not yet raised, and it appears that the Emperor has determined to detain all American vessels until the United States shall have declared for one or other of the contending powers."
General Miranda is in England and encourages the hope of succeeding in his designs. His connection with Col. Burr is now well known, and that a junction of their interests and forces was contemplated, is evident from the following circumstance. Several young gentlemen who went with Miranda, carried out letters of recommendation to Col. Burr from persons in this city.
And the public feelings and passions are directed, by villains, from the solid interests of the nation to petty squabbles and little enmities. The neighborhood of Vermont to Canada, expose that state to great inconvenience; avarice and corruption co-operate with the national enemy; and the executive finds it requisite to issue the following proclamation. From the Rutland (Vt.) Herald, of April 30. EXPRESS FROM WASHINGTON, BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES. A PROCLAMATION.

DOCUMENTS
Laid before the House of Representatives of the United States, by Mr. Clark of N. Orleans, on the 25th of April last, and ordered to be printed.
(CONCLUDED.)
No. IV.
Translation of a letter from Thomas Power, to the Baron de Carondelet, dated New Orleans, 9th May, 1797.
Inclosed your excellency will receive the documents relative to my last confidential expedition, made by your excellency's order in the Ohio; of which I have already given you a narrative, as well verbal as in writing. The remarks which follow, serve for its elucidation.
I left New Madrid with ten oarsmen and a palior; the provisions which were delivered to the crew were:
Biscuit for a month, Meat for do. Rum for 45 days.
To disguise, as far as possible, the true object of the expedition, we had hired the people under the same conditions as are common in commercial voyages, so that the monthly rations allowed by the king, did not even last 15 days. The reasons why I issued to the crew extraordinary allowances of liquor daily, counting from the day we left New Madrid, until our arrival at the falls of the Ohio, was to encourage them to row with vigor, that Lieut. Steel, whom I thought in pursuit of me, might not again take me; because had I fallen into his hands a second time, I was lost. As respects the 150 for the horse which I bought to make the journey from Frankfort to Cincinnati, and the expenses which occurred on this journey, they were indispensable, for a double motive; to carry my complaint against Steel, for having offered so great an insult to our flag, and to give advice of my arrival to the American general, Mr. James Wilkinson, that he might take the necessary measures. I have to add that the motive which has induced me to dispose of the merchandise which I received of I. & A. Hunt, in exchange for the coffee and sugar, was to give credit to the opinion, which I myself had raised, that I had come to purchase horses to take to Natchez, in order to better the breed in that district; besides this, as the occurrence with Steel had a wakened suspicions, excited apprehensions, and attracted the attention of the inhabitants of the western country; all had their eyes directed on me, so that I found myself obliged to do something which should please them, that it might serve me as a safe conduct to quit those parts, by which, this means I happily effected. The mare of which the statement No. 1. makes mention, was lost on my arrival at New Madrid, in the woods, where she died of thirst, the excessive frost having entirely frozen up the water. The stud horse I delivered on going down, to Don Manuel Gayoso de Lemus, but he returned him to me a short time since, and I have him carefully kept, until your excellency is pleased to make disposition respecting him. Of the sum of 9640 dollars, which I was to deliver to Mr. James Wilkinson, I have only delivered him nine thousand, having retained the 640 dollars to avoid the unfortunate result with which I was threatened, and likewise to provide what was necessary for the crew during the voyage. The following are the documents which are enclosed:
No. 1. The account sale of the merchandise, laden, &c. No. 2. Account of the expenses for the crew. No. 3. Account of the expenditures of the 640 dollars. No. 4. Statement which shews in what manner the merchandise has been made use of. No. 5. Dito, which shews what is due to me. No. 6. Invoice of I. and A. Hunt. All of which are accompanied with the obligation of Mr. N. Welch for 105 dollars and the two receipts of Mr. Boyd, the one for 466 dollars, the value of a horse, and the other for 200 dollars, for the value of a mare. The balance which appears in my favor, according to the statements 3 and 4, as well as the account of my monthly pay, for 14 months, I beg your excellency will be pleased to direct that it should be remitted to me, or delivered to Mr. Philip Nolan, to whom I have given advice on this subject. Mr. James Wilkinson, in the instructions which he has given me, directs that I should present to your excellency the account of the expenses to which the 640 dollars have been applied, (and I have done so in the statement No. 3.) that he may be reimbursed said account. The instructions say, "in making your settlement, take care to secure me the 640 dollars advanced, and bring them with you". Although he charged me to take them to him in the United States, I am of opinion that no one is better suited to remit them than Mr. Philip Nolan, as your excellency has now resolved that I should remain in this province. Your excellency will please suffer me to assure you, that in every particular I have acted with prudence, with honor, and the disinterestedness of an honest man, as well as with the zeal and fidelity which the king's service requires, and with the vigilance and activity [here there is a line unintelligible.] I deserve nothing and expect nothing for having fulfilled the obligations of a good subject to his majesty, unless your excellency will be pleased to procure me opportunities of displaying the inclination I feel of sacrificing myself for the prosperity of my country and the glory of my sovereign. God preserve your excellency many years. New Orleans, 9th May, 1797. THOMAS POWER.
No. V.
Translation of the answer to the foregoing, dated New Orleans, 28th May, 1797. There remain in my hands the six documents relative to the account of the last expedition which you made in the Ohio, and which you enclosed to me in your official letter of the 9th instant, and they are as follows:
No. 1. Account sales of the effects laden at New Madrid. No. 2. Another of the expenses of the crew. No. 3. Account of the expenditure of the 640 dollars. No. 4. Statement which shews how the merchandise has been employed. No. 5. Statement which shews the money due to you, &c. No. 6. Original invoice of J. and A. Hunt. On account of it there will be delivered to you 1000 dollars, that you may make preparations for your journey, in the new commission which I entrust to your care. It is necessary to see how you can get rid of the horse, with the least possible loss, as well as to recover the debt of Nicholas Welch, or have it recovered: for which purpose I enclose you his obligation, and likewise the proceeds of the merchandise, which to the amount of 352 dollars you delivered to Don Pedro Derigny, in order to give an account to the court without these balances, which cause trouble, and appear speculations, when they are no more than the effect of necessity, and the difficulty which these commissions cause in places where there are no resources, when you have to deceive the vigilance of spies. As you finish these matters, and as soon as your present commission is fulfilled, you will give me advice. God preserve you many years. New Orleans, 28th May, 1797. THE BARON DE CARONDELET. To Mr. Thomas Power.
(copy) Lancaster, January 21, 1808. In reply to your favor of the 16th, I assure that during my residence in our southern part of the U.S. I do not recollect to have ever received from the late Mr. P. Nolan any concen-
GRANTLAND & HARWOOD,
el in any plans, or intrigue injurious to the United States. On the contrary in all our private & confidential conversations, he appeared strongly attached to the interest and welfare of our country.
With that candor which is due from one gentleman to another, I shall relate the whole of my agency in the business to which you allude. Mr. Eppes's resolution in some measure removes the injunction of secrecy:
Before I left Philadelphia in the year 1796, as commissioner on behalf of the United States, to carry into effect our treaty with Spain, President Washington communicated to me in the most confidential manner, that suspicions had been manifested to him of certain citizens of the United States, improperly connecting themselves with the Spanish government, among whom you were particularly noticed. He thought it a business of so much importance, both to the honor and safety of the country, as to merit a thorough, though private investigation, and directed me to pay strict attention to that subject.
On my arrival at Cincinnati, it was limited to me, that you had had several interviews, (some of them private) with a Spanish agent; and who, it was asserted, had brought a considerable sum of money into Kentucky. This information appeared to me at that time to merit so little attention, that I never communicated it to our government.
Immediately on my arrival at Natchez, I heard the common reports of the time, from Green, Hutchins, and others; they never had any influence on my mind. The doubts and suspicions of Col. Brum, and the late Daniel Clark, made some impression, but never so much as to be the subject of a communication.
About the latter end of May, or the beginning of June, in the year 1797, I was minutely informed of the mission of Mr. Power, to the state of Kentucky and Tennessee—The object of the mission, with the propositions he would make to those states, to induce a separation from the Union, and that he was instructed by the Baron de Carondelet, not to return without having an interview with you. His being so often detained and examined in the states above mentioned, was owing to letters which I had forwarded to some confidential persons for that purpose. Mr. Power left Natchez to effect the object of his mission on the 5th of June, 1797, which I believe, is the date of my communication to the Department of State on that subject.
In October, 1797, I received, (and probably from the same source, the outlines of a plan for dismembering the United States, in which your name was mentioned as one of the principals. That the correspondence between yourself and the officers of his Catholic Majesty was deciphered by the aid of a pocket dictionary. This circumstance, I think, is mentioned in my communication to the department of state on that subject, bearing date the 14th day of November, 1797.
In the beginning of November, 1798, a confidential letter of governor Gayoso fell into my hands for a short time—in that letter, you, with several others, are mentioned as having been in the interest and pay of Spain. The interesting parts of that letter were reduced to cypher, and accompanied my dispatches of the 8th of the month above mentioned. The original is, I presume, in the hands of either D. Clark, or T. Power.
"About the 16th of Oct. 1799, captain Portell, who then commanded at Apalachicola, informed me that at New-Madrid, in the year 1796, he put on board a boat under the direction of Mr. T. Power, 9640 dollars for your use. I questioned him frequently, whether this money was not on account of some mercantile transaction? He declared it was not. He likewise mentioned several other gentlemen, who received money from the Spanish government by the same conveyance, and assured me, that they were considered as pensioners by the officers of his Catholic majesty. I entered the 9640 dollars on a piece of paper (now in my possession) and handed it to capt. Portell, who told me it was correct."
"Thus far is one side of the picture; but let us now take a view of the other. So far as your conduct in that country, while we were both employed in it, came under my observation, it was perfectly correct, and such as I should expect from a gentleman, and a friend to his country, and is mentioned with eulogium in several of my communications to the Department of State."
I am, Sir, &c. (Signed) ANDREW ELLICOTT. Gen. James Wilkinson.
* This communication is in Cypher.
VIRGINIA.—At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol, in the city of Richmond, the 13th day of February, 1808.
Robert Birchett, Peter Puryear and Edmund Birchett, merchants and partners, under the firm of Birchett and Puryear, Plaintiffs—Against Thomas Stokes, administrator of Wm. Stokes, deceased, Defendant.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, & posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city. A Copy. Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c. March 20. [law8w]
IN CHANCERY—Louisa County October Court, 1806.
Andrew Todd, Plaintiff—Against Christopher Stanley, William Hodges, William Hodges, jun. and Frederick Harris, Defendants.
The defendants Christopher Stanley, William Hodges and William Hodges, jun. not having entered their appearance & given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state, thereon, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court, that the said defendants, Christopher Stanley, Wm. Hodges and William Hodges, jun. do appear here on the second Monday in January next and answer the plaintiff'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 eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the court-house of this county on some court day. A Copy. Teste, JOHN POINDEXTER, c. l. c. April 1. [law8w]
VALUABLE LANDS.—The subscriber will sell, on a credit, or exchange for property in Richmond, or its neighborhood, the following LANDS, to wit:
822 acres in the state of Kentucky by survey, bearing date the 10th day of October 1797, lying and being in the said 822 acres in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on Little Burren river.
Also, 1000 acres in Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th October 1797, likewise lying in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on the North side of Little River, a branch of Cumberland River and about two and an half miles from the mouth of Little river.
Also, 450 acres of Land in the county of Mason, state of Virginia on Old Town Creek, about 8 miles from Mason courthouse. Indispensible titles will be made to the above mentioned Lands; and plots of each tract may be seen on application to the subscriber residing in Richmond. THOMAS BOHANNAN. Jan. 28. [law8]
COACH-MAKERS;
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general, that they have commenced the above business on the back-street, between the Bell Tavern and Col. Mayo's bridge, where they are prepared to make and repair, GIGS, PHLETONS, COACHES, &c. in the neatest and most fashionable manner. All new work done by the subscribers, will be warranted for twelve months, except it should be broken by accident. SAMUEL GRANTLAND, jr. ARCHIBALD R. HARWOOD. Richmond, May 12th, 1808. [3d Law.]
IN CHANCERY.—Charlotte Court, 8th March, 1808.
Clabborne Barksdale and son, assignees of Major Parsons, Plaintiffs—Against James Green & Parish Green, Defendants. The defendant James, not having entered his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, It is ordered, that he appear here on the first day of August court next and enter his appearance, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers printed in Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the court-house of the said county. A Copy. Teste, THOMAS READ, Clk. [law8w] April 26.
IN CHANCERY.—Charlotte Court, 8th March, 1808.
Grief and Clabborne Barksdale, jr. Plaintiffs—Against Charles Harris, Henry A. Watkins, executor of William Penticoat and Richard Penticoat, Defendants. The defendant Harris, not having entered his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, It is ordered, that he appear here on the first day of August court next and enter his appearance, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers printed in Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the court-house of the said county. A Copy. Teste, THOMAS READ, Clk. [law8w] April 26.
IN PURSUANCE of a decree in Chancery, made by the Court of the U. States for the 5th circuit, in the district of Virginia, at the November term, in the year 1803, we shall expose to Public Auction, at the time and place hereinafter mentioned:
Two TRACTS in the county of Goochland, one on Beaver Dam Creek, containing nine hundred acres; and the other called Little-Island, containing 10 acres, at Goochland courthouse, on the court day thereof, on Monday the 16th day of May, 1808. The dower of the widow of Wm. Ronald, will be first deducted, and the conditions on which the said land are directed under the said decree, will appear therein and will be communicated on the day of sale. The terms of payment will be as follows: one fourth of the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the remaining three fourths in three equal instalments of six, twelve and eighteen months credit. In all other respects the aforesaid decree will be pursued. WM. BERKELEY, JOSIAH ELLIS, WM. MANN, Commissioners. [law2m] March 15.
ENGLISH GOODS.—APPLETON & Co.
By the John Adams, St. Johns, from Liverpool, 16, Calvert-Street, have received their regular supply of GOODS calculated for the present and approaching season. Cambric and Common Calicoes; Plain and striped Dimities, Printed Marseilles Vesting, White Jeans, Furniture Chintz, Do. Dimities, London Superfine Broad Cloths, Do. do. Cassimeres, Yorkshire fine Cloths and Cassimeres, Patent Nankeens, Cords, Grandureens, Cotton Cassimeres, 6-4 and 4-4 Cambric Muslins, Japan, Haricord and Check do. Plain and Figured Mull do. Leno, Victory, Riddle, &c. do. Colored do. do. 4-4 Plain Book do. Ginghams, Silk do. Sattins, Persians and Saranets; Bonnet Silks, Silk Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs, Fancy Shawls; Cotton Umbrellas, Do. Braces, Do. Laces and Footings; Do. Quiltings, English Kid Gloves, Cotton Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Fringe and Bed Lace, Cotton and Linen Checks, Buttons, Birmingham Ware, &c. &c. In store, a few dozen gentlemen's best Beaver Hats, from Marseilles. These Goods will be sold low for cash, or undoubted paper at 60 days. Baltimore, April 19. (10t)
TO BE SOLD to the highest bidder, on Monday the 16th inst. at the dwelling house of the late Phineas Dama, Esq. dec'd. all his household and kitchen FURNITURE, several very valuable House Servants, an elegant Philadelphia made Coach, with plated harness, nearly new, two handsome bay Horses well matched and well broke, a very good Driver and a valuable Ship-Carpenter—The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
The Dwelling-House of the dec'd. is offered for rent, also, that occupied by Wright Southgate, Esq. a House in Bermuda street lately occupied by Mr. Allan Gorham, a House in wide water street, a store on commerce street wharf, and one half of the wharf known by the name of Gorham's wharf.
JAMES YOUNG, Adm'r. Norfolk, May 10, 1808. [3d]
TRUST DEED.—By virtue of a deed of trust executed to William F. Carter and Shelton Crossthwait, by Alexander B. Rose, to secure the payment of a debt due to Murphy Brown & Co. as therein expressed, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Amherst court-house, on Saturday the 4th day of June next, all the Tract of LAND lying in the county of Amherst, on Tye River and Hat Creek, whereon the said Alexander B. Rose now resides, supposed to contain two thousand five hundred and thirty acres, adjoining the Lands of Thomas Massie, David S. Garland, Thomas Fitzhugh, Henry Rose and Philip Ryan. The subscribers being trustees for the benefit of others, they will only warrant the title of the above mentioned land as to themselves and those claiming under them.
WILLIAM F. CARTER, SHELTON CROETHWAIT, Trustees. May 10. (3w)
THE TAPPAHANNOCK RACES will commence on Wednesday the 25th of May, 1808.
1st DAY.—The Jockey Club Purse of four hundred dollars, four mile heats. 2d DAY.—The Jockey Club Purse of three hundred dollars, three mile heats. 3d DAY.—A Sweepstake for three years old Colts and Fillies, two mile heats, fifty dollars entrance; the subscription will remain open until the 25th May.
Weights as follows—Aged horses 130lbs. 6 years old 120lbs. 5 do. do. 110lbs. 4 do. do. 100lbs. 3 do. do. 86lbs. under three years, a feather. Mares and Geldings allowed 3lbs. In consequence of the following resolution of the Club, there is no doubt the members will be punctual in paying their subscription, as the money on each day will be placed in the hands of the Judges.
Resolved, That the Secretary shall have the Rules of the Club printed and furnish each member with a copy, and that a list of the members shall be handed to the Club on the first day of each race, to be read in the dining room, stating who has and who has not paid their subscription. ARTHUR S. BROCKENBROUGH, Secretary and Treasurer.
N. B. The entrance money in the Sweepstake is reduced in consequence of sundry applications to the Secretary. March 25. [ept25thM]
JUST PUBLISHED, and for sale at S. Grantland's Printing Office, opposite Dr. Duvall's Medicine Store, MILITARY TACTICS, or THE SOLDIER'S COMPANION—Teaching how to form companies—with directions for the formation and exercise of a battalion and regiment, and the various forms of reports, &c. Likewise, evolutions for the Cavalry and Artillery, with explanations and improvements upon Baron Steuben—By SAMUEL J. WINSTON, Brigade Inspector for the second Brigade.
Subscribers will receive their Books at the Printing Office of Seaton Grantland, where they are requested to call or send for them. May 3. (3w)
FOR SALE, 121,000 acres of LAND in Kenawha county, in the forks of Great Sandy river:
24,000 do. in Tazewell county, on the waters of Clinch river: 20,000 do. in the county of Wythe, on Reed and Peak creeks: 1,000 do. in Randolph county, on the waters of Cheat river: Also, 30,000 acres of Virginia Land Warrants. The above will be sold very low, and great accommodation given in the payments. To RENT, a Brick House, on Shockoe-Hill, in a good neighborhood, and possessing every accommodation for a family. Dec. 19. THOS: NORVELL. tf.
THE HEALING SPRINGS, situated in the lower end of Louisa County and but thirty-one miles from Richmond, will be in readiness on the 1st of June next for the accommodation of boarders. The medicinal virtues of those waters have been proved in a great variety of instances; they derive their name from the power they possess of healing most kinds of eruptions, and it is believed, that in bilious cases they have never failed to afford relief. There are several small houses detached from the main building, intended for single families who may apply in time, and the terms for board will be six dollars a-week. Healing Springs, Louisa, May 3. (11u.)
SIMPSON MORRIS, opposite the Eagle-Tavern, respectfully informs the public that he still continues selling off under cost and charges till the whole of the stock is sold and wishes the public not to lose this opportunity as goods are daily arriving—The stock consists of the following articles, viz: 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen, Kenting, Linen and Cotten Cambrics, a large assortment of India & British Muslin, corded and cambric Dimity, a large assortment of silk & cotton Hose, Ladies silk Gloves, Damask Silk, Shawls, Black twilled Sarcenets, Florentine silk, printed Calico, Linen & Cotton Chequies, linen & cotton Cambric hks. white & Black French laces, white and colored Marseilles and Janes, India Cotton and Wildboar, Bennet's patent Cord, Cassimere, Broad Cloth, Flannels, Dressing Boxes, and a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate. April 5. ep2m.
FOR RENT—A three story brick HOUSE, on the east side of the street leading by Messrs. Gordon, Trokes & Co's to Shockoe warehouse:—This tenement has a store and counting room on the first floor with a large cellar underneath, and six commodious rooms above, together with a brick kitchen and yard adjoining thereto: Also, a wooden frame House, being the second building above Messrs. Ellis and Allan's and nearly opposite to the City Hotel. This tenement is in an airy situation, and has been occupied for fifteen years past as a merchant taylor's shop. Possession may be had immediately of either of the above tenements—to further particulars enquire of the subscriber, or, in absence, of Samuel McCraw, Esq. ROBERT MEANS. May 6. [tf]
HANOVER JOCKEY CLUB.—The Races will commence at Hanover Court-House, on the 4th Thursday in this present month.
1st DAY.—Three mile heats, free for any horse, mare or gelding: 2d DAY.—Two mile heats, also free for any horse, mare or gelding. The regulations with respect to weights, &c. are adopted from those of the Fairfield Jockey Club. The Secretary of the Club. May 6. (6t)
REMOVAL.—We have removed our Counting House to the House immediately below and contiguous to the one we have hitherto occupied, where we have for sale, Mucoravado Sugar by the hhd. or bbl. Sherry Wine in quarter casks, and a few cases old Claret, of superior quality. ROBERT ALLAN POLLOCK & Co. March 8. (cpf.)
FOR SALE—30 ton country and Swedes Iron assorted, 20 ton Nail Rods, a few bnds Northern Whiskey, and a few Bales prime Cotton. Likewise, just receiving 27,000 weight of choice Bacon, among which are 750 hams—All of which we will dispose of on reasonable terms, for cash or a short credit. RUSSELL & WALLACE, Left corner of street leading to Byrd's Warehouse. April 22. [ep1m]
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Robert and George Turner, and Ann the wife of the said George, duly recorded in the Hustings Court of Richmond; made to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, to Daniel Conch, according to the terms of said deed: Will be sold by the subscribers, to the highest bidder, for ready money, before the door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Saturday the 4th of June next, all that Lot, Piece or Parcel of Ground, situate in the said city, on the east side of the cross-street leading from the Bell Tavern to the river, and now under lease to Russell and Wallace (subject to a ground rent of £10 per annum forever,) together with the following NEGROES: George (the Cook) Peter (the Barber) and Aggy; or so much of the said property as will be sufficient to raise the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars, together with all costs attending the said sale. ANDW. STEVENSON, C. ANTHONY, Trustees. May 10. (tds)
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.
At a meeting of the directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Saturday evening the 7th of May, 1808.
Resolved, That the shares of all delinquent stockholders in the company be sold on Saturday the eleventh of next month, at the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond.
A Copy. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. The stockholders in the above Company are hereby notified that their annual meeting will be held at the Bell Tavern, in Richmond, on the first Monday in next month, which is the day fixed by the charter for their meeting. May 10. N. SHEPPARD. [11th June.]
TO MR. JOHN HOPKINS—Sir—Please to take Notice, That I shall, on the 28th day of June next, between the hours of 8 o'clock in the forenoon and 6 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond, commence taking the depositions of sundry persons to be used as evidence in a suit now depending and undetermined, in the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, (and to adjourn from day to day, until the same are taken:) In which suit said myself and others are plaintiffs and you are defendant. Richmond, May 6, 1808. THOMAS BURLING. [tf]
THE MILLING BUSINESS which heretofore been carried on under the firm of LADD & WEBSTER, was dissolved on the best instant. THOMAS & AMOS LADD, ISAAC WEBSTER March 18. [tf]
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 13, 1808.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That separate proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock, at noon of Monday the 20th of June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1808, inclusive, to the 1st day of June, 1810, within the states, territories and districts following, viz:
First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and in their immediate vicinities, or at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the territory of Michigan. 2nd, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. 3rd, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio and the Indiana and Louisiana territories, except Fort Wayne and Chicago and their immediate vicinities. 4th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi and Orleans territories. Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January 1809 inclusive, to the 1st day of June 1810, within the several states following, viz: 5th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the district of Maine, and state of New-Hampshire. 6th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Vermont. 7th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield excepted. 8th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the states of Connecticut and Rhode-Island. 9th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New-York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted. 10th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New-Jersey. 11th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Pennsylvania. 12th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the states of Maryland and Delaware. 13th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Virginia. 14th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of North-Carolina. 15th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of South-Carolina. 16th, At Ocmulgee Old Fields, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the limits of the state of Georgia. 17th, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts; and for the armors and other persons employed in the United States' Armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1809 inclusive, to the 1st day of June 1810. A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eight ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, & at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, & one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other ports on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or ports, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. May 14. [en3w]
THE Creditors of Humphrey Dabney are hereby notified, that a second dividend will be made at the house of Ralston & Pleasants, on Monday the 6th of June next. GABE. RALSTON, HENRY HOVEY, Trustees. Richmond, May 12. [16th, u c]