The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1807-06-27 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
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RICHMOND, SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 27, 1807.
[NUMBER 14.
LOAN OFFICE, STATE OF VIRGINIA, JUNE 8, 1807.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT, in conformity with the provisions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States," books will be opened at the office of the commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia, on the 18th day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March, 1808, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions for such parts of the old six per cent. deferred six per cent. and three per cent. stocks, as may, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the said commissioner of loans.
Those proprietors of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof a new six per cent. stock, equal to the unredeemed amount of the stock surrendered, redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, under a privily however, that no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate of stock, nor till after six months previous notice: and the proprietors of the three per cent. stock who may subscribe, will receive in lieu thereof, a six per cent. stock, equal to sixty-five per cent. of the amount of three per cent. surrendered, redeemable in the same manner as the new six per cent. above mentioned, but not reimbursable however, without the assent of the holders, until after the whole of the new six per cent. (given in exchange for old six or deferred as above mentioned) as well as the whole of the eight per cent. stock of the United States, shall have been reimbursed. It is also provided that in every reimbursement which may take place, a preference will be given to those creditors who may notify their will to be reimbursed; and that if the applications to that effect shall at any time either exceed or fall short of the sum then applicable to that purpose, the priority of payment shall, so far as may be necessary, be determined by lot.
The present stockholders who reside in any part of Europe, and may assent to that modification, may, at their option, receive the interest accruing on the new stock, either in the United States as heretofore, or in London, or Amsterdam, at par: in which last case, the interest will be paid there by the bankers of the United States, six months subsequent to the day, on which the same would be payable in the United States, and subject to no variation: nor to any other deduction than a commission to the bankers, of one half per cent. on the interest thus paid.
JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans.
  Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal six per cent. stock, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive 640 62 of new six.   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 644 37   between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 619 03   Proprietors of 1000 dollars nominal deferred, subscribed before the 1st October, 1807, will be entitled to receive, 855 78   If subscribed between the 1st October, and 31st December, 1807, 853 02   between the 1st January, and 17th March, 1808, 831 42   Being the unredeemed amount of the old stock on the 1st July, and October, 1807, and 1st January, 1808, respectively.   Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent. stock will be entitled to receive 650 dollars of new six. J. P. CONY'S Lvs.   June 10, com. 
In pursuance of a Decree in Chancery, made by the Court of the U. S. for the 5th circuit, in the district of Virginia, at the Nov. term, in the year 1805, we shall expose to Public Auction, at the time and place herein after mentioned:
TWO TRACTS, in the county of Goochland, one on Beaver Dam creek, containing 9 hundred acres; and the other called Little Island, containing ten acres, at Goochland c. house, on the court day thereof, on the 17th day of August, 1807. 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, } Commissioners. JOSIAH ELLIS, } WM. MANN. }
June 20. oawd.
At a Chancery District Court held in Williamsburg the 28th day of April, 1806. Elizabeth Daniel, executrix of John Daniel, Major Turner and Sally his Wife, admx. of Chetwynd Daniel, Daniel, Widow and administratrix of James Daniel, and Henry Lucas, executor of Overton Daniel, Piffs. against James Gregorie, surviving executor of John Daniel, Thomas Healy, late sheriff of the county of Middlesex, and fiduciary possessor of the goods and chattels, rights and credits of George Lorimer, deceased, who was an executor of the last named John Daniel, administered by Samuel Kluge, deceased; John Montague, admr. of the last Samuel Kluge, Benjamin Kidd and James Kidd, executor of James Kidd; John Quarles, executor of John George, deceased, James Henry Thacker Lorimer and Thomas Fauntleroy Defs.
All of the defendants interested in this cause, not having had legal notice of, or not being regularly before master commissioner Coleman, at the time of making up the accounts reported by him, the said report is set aside, and it is ordered, that the said accounts be again made up by the said commissioner, upon notice to all of the defendants, and reported to the court.
A Copy. ANTY. ROBINSON, c.c.
Commissioner's Office, Williamsburg, June 13, 1807. The parties concerned, are hereby notified, that I shall, at this office, on Thursday the 16th of July next, proceed to make up the accounts directed in the above case.
June 20. WM. COLEMAN, m. c. law4w.
TO BE RENTED, And possession given in ten days; FOUR large, elegant and commodious STORES, in the most central and busy part of this City. To them are attached, elegant, airy and extensive accommodations for the families of the Tenants. JOHN MAYO. June 20. it.
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Europe.
THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE CONTINENT OF EUROPE, Received by the John & Joseph, Manning, 39 days from Antwerp.
By a gentleman at present in this city, we have yesterday put in possession of the "Journal du Commerce" to the 9th of May inclusive, containing Paris dates to the 8th of that month. These papers represent the Turks as being in high spirits at the retreat of the English squadron from before Constantinople, of which there is now no longer any doubt. An article under date of Constantinople, March 25, states, that the grand vizier was to set out for the army on the 30th of that month; and that the army which he was to command in person, being 60,000 strong, was bending its march for the Danube. Formidable preparations were making on the side of Georgia. The island of Tenedos had been attacked by the Russians, but without effect. It is said that in repulsing the Dardanelles, rear admiral Louis and vice admiral Duckworth had been dangerously wounded, and report stated that admiral Louis died in consequence. Two English couriers are said to have been arrested having in their possession the correspondence of the English minister Arbuthnot, with his dragoman, and the English consul who resides at Bucharest. This correspondence is said to represent the Russians in a desperate situation whilst the Turks are in the highest spirits.
Under date of the 6th of April, general Sebahiani is represented as being indefatigable at Constantinople and in its neighborhood in putting those parts of the Turkish dominions exposed to the Russians and English in a state of impregnable defence. French officers, engineers and others, continue to arrive there in great numbers, and are immediately employed by the Turkish government to strengthen their fortifications. Three hundred pieces of heavy artillery, with furnaces for heating balls, had been sent off from Constantinople for the Dardanelles. Thirty thousand men are employed on the coasts of Europe and Asia by Sebahiani to defend the forts and batteries. As soon as the Dardanelles were put in such a situation as to place the safety of the Turkish capital out of danger, it was supposed that the captain-pasha will proceed to the Black Sea with the Ottoman fleet and undertake some enterprise against the Russians. In the mean time trade has experienced a great stagnation, and the price of living is considerably raised; the Grand Seignor, however, has evinced a disposition to alleviate the evil as much as possible, by granting a considerable sum from his treasury to be employed in obviating the effects of the scarcity. Jusuff-Pacha, governor of Erzerum, who has been involved with all the powers of a Grand Vizier in Armenia and Cocheis, was advancing towards the Crimea for the purpose of attacking the Russians, in which the Persians were to join. All the powers on the coast of Africa have been put in motion against the enemies of the Porte; and it is said that the cruisers of Algiers and Tripoli swarm in the Mediterranean.
The Russian troops in Moldavia and Wallachia are represented as in a deplorable situation, mostly new levies; and attempts were making to organize a militia from among the inhabitants, but the proposition was not much liked.
Thus far the aspect of affairs with regard to the Turks. The following article was presented to us in manuscript. It represents the Persians as carrying all before them:—
WARSAW, March 16.
The ambassador of his majesty the emperor of Persia, to his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, has received from Theran, the account of a brilliant success obtained by the arms of his Sovereign.
The Prince, Abbas-Mirza, son of the Emperor, and renowned in the East for his bravery, announced to him, under date of the 26th of December last, that prince Mehemed-Ven Mirza, one of his brothers, who commands in the Khorassan, has carried his victorious arms even to Oxus, and that he had taken the city of Merve, belonging to the Tartars-Uzbekes, situated about 5 days journey from Boukara. The governor of this country has sworn obedience to the emperor of Persia.
Kaboul and Candahar are entirely subject to Feth-Ali-Shah. They make this day a part of the Persian empire, and many solemn embassies have been sent to the emperor, to assure him of the fidelity of the inhabitants of this country, even to the frontiers of India.
The prince Abbas-Mirza is in the Moghan and Carabagh, at the head of a formidable army, four days' journey from Teffis. He has taken from his army forty thousand men, to march to Georgia. Ahmed-Ahan, who commanded them, has already taken Churegel and Penbeh, where he found many pieces of artillery. All the Russians who defended those places have been killed or brought prisoners to prince Abbas-Mirza. A great number of Russian defectors arrive every day at the Persian camp. The emperor of Persia, to recompense the brave Ahmed-Khan, has joined to his government that of Erwan. This train of successes, obtained at every point of the empire, gives to Persia a new degree of splendor and of power. The Khorassan is no longer exposed to the incursions of the Tartars—the authority of Persia arrives even to the frontiers of the English possessions in India. The Russians are badly established in Georgia, and are attacked on all sides. The most perfect union exists in all the provinces of the empire, and Persia can bring new forces against her enemies.
The Russians have made propositions of accommodation. Feth-Ali-Shah has refused them. He has stopped all kinds of commercial relations, and all communication with Russia; emperor, his friend and ally, shall carry on war against the Russians, they ought not to hope for peace, nor a cessation of arms from Persia. The emperor of Russia left Memel on the 5th of April for his army of reserve in Lithuania. His Prussian majesty followed him, having in his suite the baron Hardenberg. The English general Hutchinson has also left Memel for Lithuania.
The heavy artillery destined for the siege of Dantzick, arrived before that place on the 16th of April.
Another levy of 15,000 men is making in Poland to reinforce the national army.
"Royal George, without the Dardanelles," March 6, 1807.
"MY LORD, "It is now my duty to acquaint your lordship with the result of the resolution which, for the reasons I have already detailed, I had adopted of forcing the passage of the Dardanelles. My letter of the 21st is dated at an anchor eight miles from Constantinople, the wind not admitting of a nearer approach; but the Endymion, which had been sent a head with a flag of truce, at the request of the ambassador, was enabled to anchor within four miles. Had it been then in our power we should have taken our station off the town immediately, but as that could not be done from the rapidity of the current, I was rather pleased than otherwise with the position we had been forced to take, for in the conferences between his majesty's minister, Mr. Arbuthnot, and the captain Pacha, of the particulars of which your lordship is in possession, it was promised by Mr. Arbuthnot, that even when the squadron had arrived before Constantinople, the door to pacification should remain open, and that we should be willing to negotiate on terms of equality and justice. In consideration of this promise and as it would convince the Porte of his majesty's earnest desire to preserve peace, as well as possess his ministers with a confidence of the sincerity of our professions, it was the opinion of Mr. Arbuthnot, in which I concurred, that it was fortunate we had anchored at a little distance from the capital, as a nearer approach might have given cause for suspicion and alarm, and cut off the prospect of an amicable adjustment of the differences which had arisen.
At noon of the 21st, Ussak Bey, a minister of the Porte, came off; from whose expressions Mr. Arbuthnot thought it impossible not to believe, that in the head of the government (for the present instance every circumstance proved that, between him and the armed populace, a great distinction is to be made) there really existed a sincere desire for peace; and the negotiation was carried on, as will appear by the documents transmitted to your lordship, till the 27th; but from the moment of our anchorage till we weighed, on the morning of the 1st of March, such was the unfortunate state of the weather, that it was not at any time in our power to have occupied a situation which would have enabled the squadron to commence offensive operations against Constantinople. On Sunday the 22d alone, for a few hours, the breeze was sufficient to have stemmed the current where we were placed; but such was the rapidity on shore where the Endymion was at anchor, that Captain Capel thought it very doubtful whether the squadron could have obtained an anchorage, though it had been held in preparative readiness, by signal, from day-break; but the peculiar unsettled state of the weather, and the ministers' desire that I should give a few hours for an answer to his letter, through Ussak Bey, prevented me from trying. Before five o'clock, P. M. it was nearly calm; and in the evening the wind was entirely from the eastward, and continued light airs or calm till the evening of the 23d, when it blew fresh from the N. E. and rendered it impossible to change our position.
"Two days after our arrival near Constantinople, the ambassador found himself indispersed, and has been since confined with a fit of illness, so severe as to prevent him from attending to business.—Under these circumstances he had projected in the 22d to the Turkish minister a project, as the basis on which peace might be preferred, and at his desire the subsequent part of the negotiation was carried on in my name, with his advice and assistance; and while I lament most deeply that it has not ended in the re-establishment of peace, I derive consolation from the reflection that no effort has been wanting on the part of Arbuthnot and myself to obtain such a result, which was soon seen from the state of the preparations at Constantinople could be effected by negotiation only, as the strength of the current from the Bosphorus, with the circuitous eddies of the port, rendered it impracticable to place ships for an attack without a commanding breeze; which during the ten days I was off the town, it was not my good fortune to meet with.
"I now come to the point of explaining to your lordship the motives which fixed me to decide in repulsing the channels of the Dardanelles, and relinquishing every idea of attacking the capital, & I feel confident it will require no argument to convince your lordship of the utter impracticability of our force having made any impression, as at this time the whole line of the coast presented a chain of batteries; that twelve Turkish line of battle ships, two of them 3 deckers, with nine frigates, were with their sails bent, and apparently in readiness, filled with troops; add to this, near two hundred thousand men laid to be in Constantinople, to march against the Russians; besides there were an innumerable quantity of small craft, with boats; and five veffels had been prepared to act against us.—With the batteries alone we might have coped, or with the ships, could we have got them out of their strong hold; but your lordship will be aware that after combatting the opposition which the resources of an empire had been many weeks employed in preparing, we should have been in a state to have defended ourselves against them as designed, and then repals the Dardanelles."
"I transmit your lordship an account of the damages sustained by the respective ships; as also their loss in killed and wounded, which your lordship will perceive is far from trifling. The mainmast of the Windsor Castle being more than three quarters cut through by a granite shot of eight hundred weight, we have found great difficulty in saving it."
"I have the honor to be, &c."
(Signed) "J. T. DUCKWORTH."
What kind of reception Duckworth's dispatches will meet with from the British ministry, it is not difficult to determine. The people of Great Britain will no doubt be excessively mortified and the government feel itself disgraced. He destroyed it is true, according to his own official statement, one Turkish line of battle ship of 64 guns; four frigates; three corvettes; one brig, and two gun-boats; and took one corvette and one gun-boat. But then he lost in the course of his expedition up the Dardanelles forty-two men killed; 295 wounded; and four missing. The Turks say a marble ball cut the mast of the Royal George, and that when the British arrived off Tenedos, it fell overboard. Duckworth's wound is said to have been in the head; and his squadron is stated to have been dreadfully mangled.
[FROM THE PARIS ARGUS, RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE.]
An official account of the events which took place at Constantinople.
The Porte was desirous of peace. It was this sentiment, perhaps exaggerated, induced her to consent, after having disposed two rebel Hodjodars, to reinstate them. She did not yield to the threats of Russia, whom she knew to be her implacable enemy; but the yielded to the Notes and threats of England.—This latter power appeared satisfied, and every thing promised to the Porte the duration of a repose which she has so dearly purchased, when Michelson suddenly entered Moldavia, invaded Choczim, which he took by surprise, after firing a few cannon shot. Michelson then published the annexed paper (No. 1) and the minister of Russia, called upon the Porte, made the notification (No. 2). The Porte was deeply sensible of this mixture of contempt, hypocrisy and audacity. The Russian armies were not satisfied with invading Moldavia, taking possession of Choczim, blocking up Bender, and marching to the Danube, but, what still further disclosed the schemes of the court of St. Petersburg, in the countries invaded by the Russians, the Turkish inhabitants received orders to sell their property and quit the territory occupied by the enemy's army. These unfortunate husbandmen were seen to give an ox for aabler, and to abandon at a still lower price their effects and furniture. Michelson's army reinforced by Essen, was going to be so by other forces which were marching towards the Danube. It would have been all over with the Ottoman empire, had not the French army appeared on the Vistula, they occupied Warsaw; and Russia, threatened on her frontiers, hastily recalled Essen and the troops of the Don. Michelson entered Bucharest, but could not go beyond it. The Turkish armies were formed, and their advanced guard was sufficient to stop the Russians at a little distance from that town.
The English minister at first interposed his good offices. He was unable to avert the forcible reasons given by the Divan. The Porte has just been attacked on her territory, without any declaration of war, her measures of interior administration were criticised in the proclamation of the enemy's generals; the hostile steps were not even preceded by a single diplomatic note; no means for accommodation were left open. The English minister kept to the step he had taken, he saw the Russian minister take his departure and remained tranquil.
But a few weeks afterwards, he came to a conference which took place at the Porte, on the 20th Jan. he there made the declaration No. 3. and afterwards embarked on board a frigate, cut his cables and disappeared.
On the 29th, whilst on board the Endymion frigate, he transmitted to the Porte the note No. 4.
It was evident that in this crisis the Porte was attempted to be imposed on, for scarcely had the ambassador arrived at Tenedos, when he fell in, off that Island, with admiral Duckworth's squadron.
After having remained for some time at Tenedos, the English admiral appeared before the Dardanelles with two ships of the line, three deckers, 3 eighty-gun ships, 2 seventy-fours, and several bomb ketches. Favored by a southerly wind, the enemy's squadron arrived on the 18th Feb. at 8 in the morning, before the batteries of the two fort castle. The latter began a warm and obstinate fire, which the English did not answer. Arrived off the two forts, the batteries began to play on the enemy's ships; the wind carried them forward and the batteries of the fort were ill armed. Off Gallipoli the English squadron fell in with a Turkish 74 gun man of war and five frigates, the crews of which were at the Mosque. Besides, what could this squadron have done against such superior force? The English attacked it, and committed another of those crimes which that nation alone is capable of, and with which it has already stained itself by the burning of the four Spanish frigates, the English admiral set fire to the six Turkish ships: yet war was not declared; parleys were still to take place, and the minister of the Porte was still at London.
This fire was perceived from Constantinople; instead of spreading discouragement through the city, it inflamed the minds of all the inhabitants. On the 20th, at 5 o'clock in the evening, the English squadron appeared before the Seraglio. Nothing had been provided against; no point was in a state of defence: but the people ran to arms. The Grand Seignor was himself the first to repair to the positions acknowledged to be the most favorable to erect batteries. Men, women, children, Turks, Armenians, Greeks, Ulemas, Cheicks, Dervises, and every body took the pickax and porters' trap; 10 French artillery officers and engineers arrived during the night from Dalmatia. In five days, five hundred pieces of cannon and a hundred mortars were mounted in batteries, and the Turkish empire was secured, not from the destruction of a few houses, a few buildings, but from the loss of its honor, its consideration, the only good that nations do not find again, when they have once lost them.
However, the English Minister embarked on board on a kett, and had the barefacedness to ask to parley. The Turks consented to smother the rage which devoured every breath, and the Kaja-bey repaired on board the Admiral to listen to what the English had to propose. The following were their propositions:—1st. The cables of the Dardanelles shall be delivered into the hands of the English.—2d. Fifteen men of war laden with the naval stores which are at the arsenal, shall be conveyed to Malta.—3d. The Porte shall declare war against France, and send back her Ambassador, 4th. Moldavia and Wallachia shall remain to Russia; the fortress of Ismail and the other fortresses of the Danube shall be put in the possession of that power.
Such propositions were deserving of no answer. The next day, the Dragoman of the Porte was again sent, but without success. Accept these conditions or bombs, was the language of the English admiral. The madman did not see that mortars were preparing, and that bombs would answer bombs. The countenance of the people was sublime. Ardour in the work, docility for the direction which was given, acclamations of love for the Sovereign, are what foreigners behold with admiration.—On the 25th the English Ambassador demanded that a place should be assigned to him where he might land for the purpose of conferring with the Ministers of the Porte. The Divan
answered that there was henceforth not a place not a single inch of ground, in the whole Ottoman Empire where an Englishman could land without being exposed to the just fury of the people; that in the very heart of the Seraglio, the Sultan himself would not be powerful enough to defend an Englishman against the indignation of the Mussulmen.
It was then perceived by the English squadron that they would not succeed in frightening the Porte, and that the blow had failed. The conditions which were at first imposed, were receded from; but the Grand Seignor answered, that he would not hear of treating as long as the English squadron remained on this side the Dardanelles, a sublime answer which may be compared to the one which the Roman Senate made to Pyrrhus.
The English had the recourse to intrigue, corruption and baseness, arms ever familiar to injustice and arrogance.
On the 20th, Admiral Duckworth transmitted the Note No. 5 to the Reis Effendi, with the instructions he pretended to have given for the negotiation. It will be seen that there is no longer any demand made in it of delivering up the 15 sail of the line and the Dardanelles. The Grand Seignor was inflexible. His conduct was constantly energetic. Brought up in the Seraglio, he has acted like a Prince who had passed his life in camps. He was day and night with his troops, or in the batteries.
On the 24th March, he sent for Gen. Sebahiani, who found him on horseback in the midst of his soldiers. The Sultan told him "The English with me to send off the French Ambassador, and that I should make war against my best friend. Write to the Emperor that I again received a letter from him yesterday, that I will persevere in my designs, that he may rely upon me, as I rely on him."
The Seraglio and the coast of Europe and Asia being covered with batteries, every effort is now towards the Dardanelles, which are bent bristling with cannons and camps.
In these circumstances, the English squadron judged it prudent to defer off: it has accordingly sailed out of the Dardanelles. The satisfaction of the people was equal to their enemy. In the twinkling of an eye, ten ships of war, two and three deckers, were fitted out, provided with ammunition and men. Officers, janissaries, sailors, every one disputed the honor of getting on board, and notwithstanding the advice of the most prudent persons, it became necessary to yield to the crews, who weighed anchor and the fleet advanced to the Dardanelles. The English cast anchor on the 3d, two leagues beyond the strait, by the side of the old castle of Asia.
From the first moment of the declaration of war, the emperor Napoleon offered the Grand Seignor the assistance of an army in order to defend the Dardanelles and Danube, but the Porte at first accepted only officers of artillery and engineers. The Sultan at length demanded other assistance; which has been sent him in all haste.
The following is a statement of the batteries thrown up within these few days past, such as has been sent by captain Boutin of the artillery.
(From the point of the Seven Towers to that of the Seraglio.)
   Cann. Mort.     Of the Powder Magazine 30 00   In front of the Castle of the Seven Towers 10 00   Samatia 18 3   Port of the Galleys 00 20   Techedar-agi 16 6   Ibrahim Effendi 00 24   Idem, under 16 3   Reis Effendi 12 12   Right Side.   Platform of a tower of the Seraglio 00 6   Indjelekoufek 24 00   Terrace of the garden of the Seraglio 40 00   Small Garden of the Hospital 8 00   Hatiblarquopson 16 00   Carhapwouni (to the right) 20 00   Id. (to the left) 15 00   1st. Hangard (coach or carthouse) 52 00   2 IL 40 00   Carcana alle 22 00   Tolickai 4 00   Idem 8 00   Tachlar 10 00   In Front of the Canal.   Deflardiongouei 12 9   Gophana 72 6   Coast of Asia.   Leander's tower 14 00   Jadadjek 14 00   Ibrahim Pacha 10 00   Halem Skelelli 22 00   Sarai 14 4   Point of Caledonia 20 00  
[The documents referred to in the preceding amount, being of great length, and their nature already sufficiently explained, are omitted.]
LONDON, April 29.
The following interesting correspondence has been sent to us for insertion:
(COPY.)
"Mr. Secretary Canning presents his compliments to Mr. Monroe, and in answer to his letter of the 2d inst. has the honor to transmit to him the copy of a letter from Mr. Marstlen, by which he will perceive that the lords commissioners of the admiralty have disapproved of the conduct of the commanders of his majesty's ships Scorpion and Bloodhound in having warned the American ship in question from entering the port of Antwerp, as represented by Mr. Monroe."
"Mr. Secretary Canning requests Mr. Monroe to accept the assurances of his high consideration."
"Foreign office, April 20, 1807."
Portland place, April 23, 1807.
"SIR, I have the honor to inclose a copy of Mr. Secretary Canning's note to me of the 20th inst. which as it contains a communication of considerable importance to the commerce of the U. S. I have to request that you will be so good as to make it known to those who are engaged. I have the honor to be your most obedient servant."
(Signed)
JAMES MONROE.
"Wm. Lyman, eq. confid. to U. States, London."

American Consulate and agency, London, April 25.
"All merchants and others interested in the commerce of the U. S. of America, will take notice of the foregoing communications, and govern themselves accordingly."
"W. LYMAN."
APRIL 20, (EVENING.)
Price of flocks this day at one o'clock. Consols for money, 63 1-8 1-4—May, 63 1-2 5-8—Omnium, 1 1-2 pr.
LONDON, May 11.
FROM THE SATURDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE
Downing Street, May 9, 1807.
A dispatch, of which the inclosed is a copy, has been received this day at the office of Viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from major-general Fraser, dated Alexandria, the 25th of March, 1807, addressed to the right honourable William Windham:
Alexandria, March 25, 1807.
SIR—It is with much satisfaction I have the honour to inform you, that, in the afternoon of the 20th current, the town and fortress of Alexandria, surrendered to his majesty's arms by capitulation; and that they were taken possession of on the memorable morning of the 21st, by the troops under my command.
You are already apprised of my having been detached on this service, with a body of troops from Meftina, by his excellency general Fox, under convoy of his majesty's ships Tigre and Apollo ; and the Wizard sloop was sent forward by captain Hollowell, to get information from major Miller, whom I had been, by my instructions, directed to consult as to the best plan of operations for effecting the purposes of the expedition.
I have now to acquaint you, that in the night of the 7th inst. (the day after we failed) the Apollo frigate with nineteen transports out of thirty-three, which conveyed the troops, parted company, and that the other fourteen, with the Tigre , came to an anchor to the westward of Alexandria on the 16th.
On our getting near the land we saw the Wizard , and captain Palmer immediately brought me the intelligence he had received from major Miller, together with a letter from him, stating that he had not come off himself, thinking his presence in Alexandria absolutely necessary to counteract the intrigues of the French Consul, who was endeavouring to prevail upon the governor to admit a body of Albanians, from Rosetta, to assist in the defence of the place.
He earnestly recommended me to land the troops immediately, as the inhabitants were well affected towards us, and that he had sanguine hopes we should be able to get possession of it without firing a shot.
Before I determined, however, upon this measure I deemed it prudent to acquaint major Miller with the very diminished state of my force, and therefore sent to my aid-de-camp, captain A'Court, of the 21st regiment, with a flag of truce to him, with a detailed account of it, and at the same time, a manifesto to the governor and inhabitants, (a copy of which I inclose) which had not the desired effect, but, on the contrary, was treated by the governor with contempt.
The major, however, in reply, strongly urged my immediate landing; still repeated that we should not meet with any resistance, and that my doing so would be the only means of preventing the garrison being reinforced by the Albanians, who had actually been sent for, and might be expected in the course of twenty-four hours.
These considerations led me to follow his advice and accordingly I landed that evening (the 17th) as many troops as our small number of boats could convey, a few miles to the eastward of Marabout, without opposition, though I could only take up a position for the night; as before the next landing could be effected, such a fort had arisen on the beach, as to prevent the second division from approaching the shore.
The next morning, however, with infinite difficulty and risk they were landed, but finding my situation now, from the increased height of the surf and appearance of the weather, to be very precarious, both with respect to getting provisions or stores on shore, or having any communications with the transports, I determined at all hazards to force my way to the western side, where I could receive supplies from Aboukir Bay, at the same time resolving to attempt (in pulling) to get into the town, even with the small force I had, and push my way, if possible, into the fort that commanded it, a matter I had reason to believe from major Miller and others, would not be very difficult to accomplish.
I therefore moved forward about 8 o'clock in the evening of the 18th, and in our way forced a pallidod intrenchment, with a deep ditch in front of it, (that had been thrown up by the Turks, as a defence against the Mamelouks and Arabs on the western side) stretching from Fort des Bains to Lake Mariout, strengthened by three batteries, mounting eight guns, exclusive of Fort des Bains on its right bank, mounting thirteen guns.
This was assaulted with very little loss, though under a heavy fire of cannon and musketry, and proceeded within a few yards of Pompey's Gate, where we found the garrison prepared to receive us, the Gate barricaded, and the walls lined with troops and armed inhabitants; this added to the smallness of my force, (not exceeding one thousand men of all descriptions) led me to think the risk too great, and I determined to proceed to the westward, as I had originally intended, where I arrived in the morning of the 19th, and took up my position on the ground the British troops occupied in the action of the 21st, immediately sending detachments to take possession of Aboukir Castle, and the Gut between the Lakes Mariout and Marabout, by which communication the reinforcement of Albanians was expected to Alexandria; in both these attempts we succeeded.
The next day, the 20th, I sent (by a friendly Arab that had stolen out of town, and joined us) a Manifesto, addressed to the inhabitants, warning them of the danger of implicating friends and foes in the event of taking the place by assault, and urging them to force the governor to capitulate. This had the desired effect, a flag of truce was sent out and a capitulation, (of which I herewith inclose a copy) was agreed to and signed.
Although this service has fortunately not been of long duration; yet, from the scarcity of our numbers, and the scarcity of all sorts of supplies, as well military stores as provisions, (which the boisterous state of the weather completely prevented our receiving) our situation was, for some time, rather critical; and I am happy to have it in my power to bear testimony to the patience & cheerfulness with which the troops bore every privation, and the ardour and spirit they showed in the attack of the enemy's works, as well as the inclination and with they displayed to have them at the place, had I deemed that step advisable.
To Major-general Winchloe, the hon. brigadier general Stuart and Col. Oswald, who landed with, and accompanied me; I feel myself under great obligations, for their exertions and assistance in carrying on the service; and I am much indebted to Lieut. Col. Airey, acting as deputy quartermaster general, and capt. Green, acting as deputy quartermaster general, for the great attention and zeal shown by them in forwarding and executing the duties of their respective departments; and I think it but justice to capt. Pym, and to the officers and men of the detachment of the royal artillery, that was with me, to mention the very great zeal and alacrity which they displayed on every occasion, which I am confident would have been equally conspicuous on the part of capt. Burgoyne and the officers of the engineers, had circumstances permitted them to have acted.
To capt. Hollowell, and the officers and seamen of his majesty's ship Tigre , I cannot sufficiently express my acknowledgments for the assistance they afforded me, and for the readiness with which they stood forward on all occasions. Capt. Hollowell marked with me to the attack of the enemy's intrench-
ments, and to the very gates of the city; and remained on shore until the place surrendered; from his advice and knowledge, I derived much useful information.
Capt. Withers, of the royal navy, agent of transports, is also entitled to praise for his activity in landing the troops, and for the exertions he afterwards made for supplying them with provisions.
I send you herewith a return of the killed, wounded and missing, together with returns of prisoners made, and of the public stores of different descriptions found in the several batteries and magazines.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) A. M. FRASER, Maj. Gen.
To the Right Honourable ? Wm. Windham, &c. &c. &c.
P. S. The Apollo , with the nineteen missing transports, came to anchor in Aboukir bay, on the morning of the 20th, and Sir J. Duckworth's squadron arrived here on the 22nd.
It is but due to Lieut. Hunter, and a small detachment of the 20th light dragoons, who were landed without their horses or arms, to mention the zeal and spirit with which they volunteered their services, and carried the scaling ladders, on the night of the 18th.
Domestic.
NORFOLK, June 25.
We are now to present our readers the details of a most unexampled outrage, in the perpetration of which the blood of our countrymen has been shed by the hand of violence, and the honour and independence of our nation insulted beyond the possibility of further forbearance.
At a very early hour yesterday morning a report reached this place, which produced a degree of agitation beyond any thing we ever witnessed or can attempt to describe. It was reported that on the preceding evening the Chesapeake frigate, which had gone to sea that morning, had been attacked by the British ship Leopard . Captain Humphreys, of 50 guns, and that the Chesapeake had struck her colours. Although the source from whence this information was derived was not such as to deserve the highest consideration, yet it was stated in that way, and attended with such circumstances, as left but little doubt that it was not true. Accordingly every vessel or boat from the Capes was boarded with great anxiety, and which was not relieved until about 2 o'clock, when positive information was received that the Chesapeake was returning to Hampton Roads, without having any colours. About four o'clock all doubt was relieved, by a spectacle which was calculated, and did not fail, to rouse the indignation of every American present, and we trust that it will never subside until ample satisfaction has been made—eleven of our wounded fellow citizens arrived in a boat dispatched from the Chesapeake and now we learned the following particulars, which we believe are correct.
The Chesapeake frigate, Captain Gordon, under Commodore James Barron, got under way on Monday morning, and proceeded to sea passing the Capes about 12 o'clock—At 9 o'clock the Leopard by signal from the Commodore's ship got under way and stood out to sea. About 3 o'clock the Chesapeake and Leopard approached, when the customary signal of firing a gun to leeward, the signal for friends was made from both ships. Being about three leagues from the land, the ships came within hail, when the commander of the Leopard hailed, and hoped Commodore Barron was well, and informed that he had dispatches for the Commodore. The ships hove to and a boat came on board the Chesapeake , with a letter from Captain Humphreys. In this letter was a copy of one from Admiral Berkeley at Halifax, to all the British commanders on this station, in which they were ordered to demand from the commander of the Chesapeake four British seamen named in the letter, and that if they were not delivered by fair means to use force. Captain Humphreys stated in his letter that as Commodore Barron would perceive that his orders were peremptory, he hoped that he would not oblige him to execute them by force. Commodore Barron returned an answer to the letter, in which he stated that the orders of his government forbid him to permit his vessel to be searched, or to deliver a man from her. The boat from the Leopard had no sooner returned on board, than a gun was fired a head and a stern of the Chesapeake , and instantly followed by a broadside from the Leopard , accompanied by twivels and small arms. Six other broadsides followed, the two ships then withdrew. On board the Chesapeake all was astonishment, the ship was unprepared for action, no man at his quarters, and some of the officers at dinner. In this situation Commodore Barron hailed the Leopard repeatedly without effect; he then ordered the colours to be struck; as this was done, a gun from the Chesapeake was fired, upon which the Leopard fired another broadside. The colours being now down, an officer was dispatched to the Chesapeake , who on coming on board expressed some regret on behalf of his commander for what had happened. He was received with great indignation by the American officers, who tendered their swords, which he refused, saying that he wanted the four men and nothing more, and demanded the muster roll, which was produced by the Purser, and then was exhibited the degrading spectacle of nearly four hundred Americans mulled on the deck of an American Man of War, by order of a British lieutenant and four of the crew taken away. The lieutenant said he was desired to make Commodore Barron an offer of any services in the power of his commander. It would be needless to say in what manner such an offer was received, it was considered as an aggravation of the outrage which had been perpetrated. The British officer refusing to consider the Chesapeake as a prize, departed, informing Commodore Barron that he was at liberty to proceed whither he pleased. The Commodore returned to Hampton Roads, as before stated. We are sorry to add to this account that three of the crew were killed, and sixteen wounded, some of them dangerously. Commodore Barron was slightly wounded in the leg, and one Midshipman. The ship is greatly injured in her hull, masts and rigging, and must be repaired before she can go to sea. Such are the details of this affair, which we believe are substantially correct, being principally furnished, by a gentleman who was on board the Chesapeake last evening.
It is impossible that on such an occasion, there can be but one sentiment in the heart of every American. The independence of our country has been attacked, and in defending it our fellow citizens have been killed. Submission to the demand made on Commodore Barron could not have been made, without relinquishing our right as an independent nation. Every national ship is considered as a part of the nation's territory; as well might the government of G. Britain instruct her officers to land in our country and assume the right of punishing those who have offended her laws, as to enter our ships of war for the same purpose. This is not the act of a rash imprudent commander, but acting in execution of the deliberate orders of his superior officers, if not from the highest authority of the British government, and we shall state our reasons for thinking so.
In the month of March the Halifax sloop of war, commanded by Lord Townsend, was lying in Hampton Roads, and one of her boats with four men and a petty officer was sent on some duty. Being out of the reach of the guns of the Halifax , or being unobserved, the men rose upon the officer, and once threatened to throw him overboard, this, however, they did not do, but pulled for the shore, where they reached and proceeded to this place which they entered with an officer then engaged in the enlistment of men for the Chesapeake . A formal demand was made to have them delivered up. The civil authority refused to interfere, and the officer who had enlisted them, did not think himself authorised to deliver them without orders from his superiors. The case was represented to us at Washington, but what passed there on the subject we know not. The men were not delivered up, and were believed to be on board the
Chesapeake . We are confident that a representation of the case was made to the British Government, whose orders we apprehend were to take the men wherever they were to be found. Our readers will be informed that the Leopard arrived here only a few days since, and brought the orders of the admiral at Halifax to take the men at all events and under any circumstances. It may be objected that there has not been time to hear from England since the circumstances respecting the Halifax occurred, which we think was about the 9th or 10th of March, but we know that answers to letters written to London as late as the 20th of March have been received here. However this may be, the captain of the Leopard has acted under the orders of his superiors, and as such, the act claims the serious attention and reform of the people and government of this country. It is no justification to say, that the men ought to have been surrendered in the first instance. We shall not stop to examine that subject now, but whenever matters of dispute between nations is settled by force then it is war; unless from fear, or something worse, one of the nations is disposed to submit, which we trust and believe is not the case with the U. States. It is the established usage for nations, who are not determined upon hostilities to seek redress by negotiation, and certainly America has pursued that course with Britain on many occasions. If this act then is to be ascribed to the British government, there is an end of all further negotiation on the subject, and war must be the result. Greatly as we always have deprecated war with that country, conscious as we are, that our country will experience infinite distress, we look upon it as degrading beneath contempt, if we are to submit to such insult—No—we trust, that there will be but one heart and one hand in supporting the just rights, and the honor of our country. If the act has not proceeded from the government of England, we persuade ourselves that our government will not want the unanimous support of its citizens in pursuing measures for the obtention of ample satisfaction.
We cannot close these remarks, without noticing the manly and dignified conduct of the citizens of this place, under this trying occasion. Exhibiting that cool but firm countenance, which is the true indication of determined courage; no act of violence was committed, or intemperate expressions used towards the British subjects, who happen to be here at this time; and it would be an act of injustice to the latter, if we did not add, that from every thing we could hear and see, they were penetrated with the deepest concern upon the occasion.
In consequence of the outrage which we have detailed in the preceding article, a Town Meeting was convened this morning at the Town Hall, which, on account of the great concourse assembled, was adjourned to the large Church. The meeting adopted many resolutions upon the subject, which we cannot obtain for this day's paper. In substance they went to express the horror and indignation excited by the occasion. A determination to support with life and fortune, the government in obtaining satisfaction.—It was determined to refuse all intercourse with, or to furnish supplies to any of the British ships of war. The Pilots were invited to refuse to conduct any ship of war into our waters. Committees were appointed; the people in all the U. States were invited to co-operate in these resolutions, and to hold as infamous all who should violate them, or refuse co-operation. There were some others which we do not well remember. The meeting was well conducted with great moderation and temper, when the occasion is considered.
June 25.
At a Meeting of the Citizens of the Borough of Norfolk and Town of Portsmouth, held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, 24th of June, 1807.
General THOMAS MATHEWS, was unanimously called to the Chair.
SAMUEL MOSELEY, appointed Secretary to the Meeting.
The Meeting after due consideration, came to the following Resolutions: Whereas the Government of our country has constantly manifested an ardent inclination for the preservation of peace, and to secure that friendly disposition which might reasonably be expected from the justice of foreign nations, (if such a sentiment as that of justice was to be found among them) and whereas, we as individuals, seriously deprecate the horrors of war, and view it as one of the greatest evils which can befall our country; but when we behold our Fellow-Citizens impressed, and forced by a tyrannical and arbitrary power to fight against their own country, and basely and insidiously murdered on our coasts, it becomes necessary at this awful crisis, to be prepared to meet the consequences which such conduct and such inclinations give reasonable cause to expect, to discipline ourselves and be in readiness to take up arms in defence of those sacred rights which our forefathers purchased with their blood; and until our government shall have been informed of the late glaring violation of our rights and our sovereignty, in the unwarrantable and unprovoked attack upon the United States' frigate Chesapeake , Commodore Barron, within a few miles of our coast, by the British squadron, composed of the Bellona , Commodore Douglas, the Triumph , Captain Hardy, the Leopard , Captain Humphreys, and the Melampus , Captain Hawker, acting under the orders of Commodore Douglas, and the inhuman murder of a number of our Fellow-Citizens in the attempt of the Leopard to carry those orders into effect: Therefore,
Resolved unanimously, That all communication with the British ships of war now within our waters and on our coasts, and with their agents or agents among us, be discontinued, and that we will use our best exertions to prevent all such communication, and that all persons guilty of such communication shall be deemed infamous.
Resolved unanimously, That we will view with abhorrence any attempt at such communication, and deem any person or persons enemies to our country, who shall directly or indirectly hold such intercourse, or render any aid or assistance to the British ships of war, by supplying them with provisions or necessaries of any kind whatever, until the decision of our government be known.
Resolved unanimously, In order the better to effect the above purpose, that a Committee be appointed to correspond with the inhabitants of the neighboring counties, and those of the waters of Elizabeth river and the sea coast, notifying the flagrant outrage that has been committed and the measures passed by us, and recommending similar measures to their consideration.
Resolved unanimously, That our Fellow-Citizens, the Pilots of the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton, whose patriotism we hold in the highest estimation, are requested by this Meeting to discontinue entirely, their professional services to all British ships of war.
Resolved unanimously, That we view this unprovoked, piratical, savage and assassin-like attack upon the Chesapeake , with that horror and detestation which should always attend a violation of the faith of nations, and the laws of war; and we pledge our lives and our properties to co-operate with the government in any measures which they may adopt, whether of vengeance or of retaliation.
Resolved unanimously, That the Mayor of this Borough be requested to call upon the Lieut. Col. Commandant of the militia to hold in readiness, an armed force for the purposes of defence, and for carrying these resolutions into effect.
Resolved unanimously, that these resolutions be extended to all British ships of war which may hereafter anchor within our ports, till complete satisfaction be made to our government for this detestable outrage on the Chesapeake .
Resolved unanimously, that a subscription be opened and left in the possession of this Chairman, to raise a fund to be applied to the relief of the wounded and the families of the killed on board the Chesapeake , under the direction of the Superintendent of the Hospital, the Mayor of the Borough of Norfolk, and Richard Blow, esq. of Portsmouth.
Resolved unanimously, that the Committee be requested to correspond with the inhabitants of the principal sea-ports, and endeavor as far as in their power to obtain their consent to these resolutions, so far as effectually to withhold all supplies to any British armed vessel on the coast of the U. S. until ample justice is obtained by our Executive.
Resolved unanimously, that the Superintendent of the Hospital, in the event of the death of any of the unfortunate Mariners of the Chesapeake , now under his care, report the same to the Committee, who shall from the funds subscribed, defray the expense of the funeral, and the said Committee are hereby instructed to invite their fellow-citizens to attend, and to make the necessary arrangement.
Resolved unanimously, That the Collector be requested to furnish one of the Revenue Cutters to watch over and prevent any communication with any of his B. M. ships, and that the Commandant of the Port be requested to co-operate with this measure.
Resolved unanimously, That copies of the proceedings of this meeting be transmitted by the Chairman to the President of the U. S. and the Governor of Virginia, and that they be published in the news papers of this Borough.
Resolved unanimously, That the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, be requested to wear a crape for ten days, as a testimonial of their respect for the memory of those persons on board the Chesapeake , who have fallen victims to British tyranny and premeditated assassination.
Resolved unanimously, that this meeting approves, and deem the conduct of our fellow-citizens of Hampton in destroying 200 casks of water belonging to the British frigate Melampus , highly laudable and praiseworthy.
Resolved unanimously, That Thomas Matthews, Wm. Newsum, Thomas Newton, Jr. Thomas Blanchard, Luke Wheeler, Daniel Bedinger, Theo. Armistead, Seth Foster, Richard E. Lee, J. W. Murdaugh, Moses Myers, Richard Blow, and Wm. Pennock, Francis S. Taylor, Be a committee to carry the foregoing resolutions into effect.
Resolved unanimously, That this meeting tenders thanks to Gen. Thos. Matthews, for his able discharge of the duties of the Chair. (Teste,) SAM. MOSELEY, Sec'y.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 27th June.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
Reflections relating to the aggressions of G. B. on the commercial and maritime rights of the U. States.
The public fervor was scarcely allayed for the insults and injuries received from the British Capt. Whitby—the death of Pearce was still unattoned, when the letter of Capt. Love, at Charleston again deservedly excited much attention, and became the occasion of many remarks, both in public prints, and private circles; nor was there an American whose soul is capable of being animated with proper sentiments for the honour of his country, who could fail to feel an irresistible burst of indignation, as well at the style, as at the object which were acknowledged by the writer.
Such feelings as these might surely excite a great deal of merited censure, and Capt. Love might be portrayed in terms of vindictive detraction. But of what avail would be the severest censures towards this humble instrument of wicked masters? Capt. Love is no more than one of many authorised agents, in the partial execution of a great insulting tyrannical and oppressive system, which tho' it may sometimes slumber never sleeps. It is the same system which was asserted, at Copenhagen by Nelson, at Constantinople, by Duckworth, and, no doubt, forms a part of the education and orders of every British naval commander. It is a system of injustice and usurpation upon the ocean, in opposition to the equality of commercial rights, and in violation of the just claims and reasonable privileges of all other nations.
While temperate and pacific men were endeavouring to find excuses and palliatives for the conduct of the Captains Whitby and Love, and the public indignation was about to subside, while we were flattered with the allurement of peace and reconciliation, another more aggravated instance of wanton and unprovoked injury and insult has been offered even to our own flag— Even our National Independence is insulted!
War it is true, is not declared, but it is waged. Our Frigate Chesapeake , just upon our own coast has been attacked without provocation, or notice, by a superior force, and has been compelled to strike our flag and submit our own maritime jurisdiction. This atrocious deed has been perpetrated by Capt. Humphreys of the ship Leopard . And for what? Because Commodore Barron of the Chesapeake had refused to allow a search to be made by British officers for British subjects. This being refused, Humphreys without further ceremony commenced an attack & did not desist until the Commodore was wounded, many of the seamen killed & disabled, and the ship greatly injured. Thus it has happened, that the public interests of this country have been obtained, our fellow citizens killed, our ship disabled, our flag insulted, and our independence invaded.
No American who has ever felt or can feel the natural glow which is excited by a love of country, will after this occasion require further excitements to demand just and immediate atonement. Are not these accumulated injuries and insults too great for excuses or palliatives? We can have, we ought to have but one feeling, we ought to acknowledge but one sentiment. The question of national independency as well as honor are now to be considered, and if there be any who are capable of abjuring the just incentives of either, let them go hence, let them abdicate that country which has been purchased by the blood of Heroes and Patriots; let them claim protection, and seek habitations among those who profane the attributes of humanity, justice, and civilization!—But why make this apothegm? there can be none, no not one, so degraded in his own mind, or so uncharitable as to others, who can doubt that, upon this question, all Americans will have but one soul!!!
It will be enquired what are the particular causes which have led to these distresses, what are the inducements which tempt the British to wage an unjust and unprovoked war, not only against our commerce, but against our public ships and servants. This question will be fully answered by an examination of some collateral circumstances now about to be unfolded.
About the time when Capt. Love's indecorous letter was written, the English and Anglo-American prints published songs of triumph and paragraphs of exultation, on account of some assumed successes of the Russians over the French armies. They announced that the latter were not only defeated but routed—that the death-dealing semi-barbarian Russians assisted by the savage, ruthless bloodstained Cossacks, pursued the fugitive French with the vigilance of Lixus, the swiftness of Eagles, the fury of Feinds, and the ferociousness of Cannibals. They even boasted that French prisoners were dragged by the hair of their heads through rivers covered with floating ice in the most inclement season of the year. They asserted that such of the grand army as had escaped the sword, famine and pestilence were hastening from Poland to Prussia, from Warsaw to Berlin, not to glean the spoils due to victors, or to enjoy the benefit of their successors, but as fugitives, as a flying rabble without order or hope.
Such were the tales of misrepresentation. Such have been the deplorable fabrications of the vicious rulers of a depraved and magnanimous nation—And why have these deceptions been promulgated? why has the nation and its adherents been duped to confide in such monstrous untruths? You must go to London for an answer, and there it will be found in the late and fiddler changes in the administration of that government.
When Dundas & Co. so famed for their political misdeeds, as well as injustice to the United States, were about to take the helm of state, it was natural for those who recollected the past to anticipate the resentment and after-effects of an injured, oppressed and deceived people. The new Rulers were aware of this, and very prudently endeavoured to avert the public indignation from themselves to other objects of great interest and importance. By these means they have avoided the tumults and disorders which would have succeeded the public discontent. They have fabricated and promulgated gratifying delusions, while they well knew that counteracting truths would flowly approach the peoples understanding: and thus it is, Dundas & Co. have established themselves in power.
The people of England entertain a national hatred against France and Frenchmen. They dread and deprecate the successes of Bonaparte; they cast their eyes from coast to coast; they find every where a warlike numerous and irritated people, indignant at the many insults and injuries which they believe to have been committed, and the people of England fear that Bonaparte, because the nation of which they are component parts, has imposed injuries upon that nation over which he presides, which cry aloud for vengeance.
The destruction of Bonaparte, they believe, would close these melancholy scenes, would remove the causes of fear and immediate danger. The delusion is, therefore, propagated and cherished by all the means which can be employed. It becomes to them a theme of exultation and joy, and affords a temporary panacea to the nation, for the injustice of their rulers and the fears of the enemy. Hence it is, that the new rulers of England avert the public indignation from themselves to the public enemy.
Such are the causes to which the deceptions to which the deceptions publications are imputable. By these means it is likely that captains Love and Humphreys may have been misled, and allured to perform those deeds, which will for ever attach obloquy and reproach, not only to their own names, but to the honorable character of BRITISH SAILOR. Love's letter breathes the hostile temper of those by whom he was employed, towards the people and government of the United States, and Humphreys has completed the Drama which was begun by the other.
If the destruction of the French army should take place, according to the hopes of those who propagated such ridiculous falsehoods, according to the wishes of the enemies of general political justice and equality of national privileges and maritime rights; if there neither existed a powerful French army nor a victorious Bonaparte; if France afforded a melancholy and frightful picture, such as existed in the days of anarchy and terror, then should we be annoyed and insulted by many others such as Love and Humphreys, then might we deplore our unfortunate destiny which had exposed our sea-ports and sea-rights to the insults and plunderings of an insatiable and implacable foe. Then should we partake of the love and kindness of that power, which has embroiled Europe in feuds, disputes and wars, and has arrayed the inhabitants from the extremes of Asia and Europe in destructive combat.
In spite of all this genius and fortune of Napoleon has yet prevailed. His successful course, his victorious career has not been float by elements, by seasons, by maladies or by opposing multitudes, and ferociousness has yielded to civilization.
But we are now told that the emperor Alexander intends once more to try his fortune. Has he forgotten Austerlitz? Or doth he expect that in case of another overthrow to experience further instances of clemency and liberality, that he may again wage another unprovoked war—again to set the Continent of Europe in a blaze?
How much better would it have been for his own glory, as well as for the happiness of his people, if this young and imprudent prince had devoted his time, talents, and resources to the cultivation of arts and science to the promotion of population, industry and public happiness? No man ever had more in his power. Nothing was necessary but to say "Je fais le bon" and Russia instead of sinking into the horrors of war, would have emerged into honorable and happy conspicuofiness. Instead of Cannon, Drums, Death-Bells and national mourning, every where were prams and songs of gladness, mirth and festivity would have testified the feelings of a happy and prosperous people. But why lament the fate of the miserable Russians, there are not enough to excite us to feel for ourselves? Will not the violators of Whitby, Love, Humphreys &c. once more unite every patriotic American as a band of brothers.
If these views and sketches be correct. If the conduct of Capt. Humphreys is justified by the government of Great Britain, or if it shall not be severely punished, it must be obvious that the tranquility of this country will greatly depend upon the events of the war in Europe. In either way the prospect is disagreeable; because if France shall be completely successful, then the influence of France may be extended over the rest of Europe. If the French armies shall be compelled to retreat and to return to France not for triumph but for safety, not to give civilization and happiness to the North and East of Europe but to oppose the course of vandalism and desolation, then will

The peace and tranquility of the United States depend upon the caprice and injustice of those who have and will take every opportunity to oppress our people & molest our rights. These pictures as seldom examined. It is a pity that the American politicians would not more seriously contemplate the beauties of the one and the horrors of the other. But let our opinions relating to the war in Europe be what they may, in this we shall all agree. "United we can stand, divided we shall fall." It is therefore earnestly recommended, that every American, whether native or adopted, will not only forget all political feuds, party dissensions and private animosities, but to bear in mind, that upon these few words will depend the honor, independence and prosperity of their country.
A CITIZEN OF RICHMOND.
At a meeting of the Richmond Troop of Cavalry, held at the Eagle Tavern, on Friday Evening 26th June, 1807; called by order of the Captain, for the purpose of expressing their sentiments upon the late outrage committed on the flag of the United States:
On motion of Andrew Stevenson, seconded by Dr. J. H. Foushee, the following resolutions were adopted:
The members of the Richmond Troop of Cavalry have beheld with the deepest indignation the late base, and manly outrage committed by the British ship Leopard, upon the American Frigate called the Chesapeake.
1. Resolved, therefore, that being justly sensible of the happiness enjoyed, under our present government, as by law established; we do view with abhorrence and detestation, this outrageous and daring attack upon our liberties, and the murder of our seamen, as amounting to a declaration of war on the part of Great Britain; and an attempt to trample upon the rights and sport with the lives of our citizens.
2. Resolved, therefore, that we will defend, at the hazard of our lives and property, every attack upon the government and liberty of our country from every foreign power whatever.
3. Resolved, that Doct. J. H. Foushee, Wm. Tenwick, and Andrew Stevenson, be appointed a committee to draft a suitable address to the President of the United States, from this company, making a tender to him of their services, whenever the situation of our country shall require, or he think necessary to demand them.
B. SHEPPARD, Capt. R. T. C. Attest, WM. TEMPLE, Sec'y.
TRIAL OF AARON BURR. Circuit Court of the U. States for the fifth circuit and District of Virginia. Present JOHN MARSHALL, Chief Justice of the U. States, And CYRUS GRIFFIN, Judge of the District of Virginia.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the court were principally engaged in the debate on the motion to attach Gen. Wilkinson. It was expected that the court would have pronounced its opinion on this subject yesterday; no decision, however, was given. As this subject is not so immediately interesting to the public, we shall resume it for our future reports; and pass on to a full of the other incidents, which are calculated to command the public attention.
From the postponement of the trial, we shall now be enabled to lay all the minutes of the proceedings which we have preserved, before the public.
WEDNESDAY, June 24. ABOUT TWO O'CLOCK the Grand Jury entered and Mr. Randolph addressed the Court: May it please the Court! We have agreed upon several indictments; which he handed in at the Clerk's table. The Clerk read the endorsements upon them in the following terms.
An indictment against Aaron Burr for Treason "A True Bill". An indictment against Aaron Burr for a Misdemeanor. "A True Bill".
An indictment against Herman Blannerhasset for Treason. "A True Bill". An indictment against H. Blannerhasset for a Misdemeanor. "A True Bill".
Mr. Randolph then continued: May it please the Court! Although the Grand Jury have returned the bills; they have still other subjects for their consideration, and have adjourned themselves to meet to-morrow at 10 o'clock.
A short time elapsed, when Mr. Burr addressed the court: As bills had been found against him, it was probable, the public prosecutor would move for his committal; he would however suggest two ideas for the consideration of the court: the one was that it was within their discretion to bail in certain cases even when the punishment was death; and the other was that it was expedient for the court to exercise their discretion in this instance, as he should prove that the indictment against him had been obtained by perjury.
Mr. Hay moved for the committal of A. Burr: he stated that if the court had the power to bail, by the 3rd Sec. of the judicial act, it was only to be exercised according to their sound discretion; and that the prisoner was not to demand bail, because the court was authorized to grant it, but from the prisoner making an adequate cause. He quoted 4 Bla. p. 298, to prove that this discretion ought to be deliberately exercised.
Mr. Martin. The counsel for the prosecution have then admitted the right of the court to give bail, according to its discretion.
Mr. McRae did not understand from the judicial act that the discretion was to be exercised at this stage of the business, but only at the time of making the arrest.
Mr. Martin. I can hardly foresee that this court has less power than the court of King's Bench in England, which certainly possesses this authority according to 2 Hale p. 159.
Mr. Wirt was extremely solicitous to do any thing, compatible with his duties, which might soften the situation of the prisoner. He did not perceive the analogy which had been drawn between this court and the court of King's Bench. The powers of that court grew out of the Common Law of England, whereas the powers of this court were defined by a statute of our own country. What says the 33rd sec. of the Judicial Act? "Upon all arrests in criminal cases, bail shall be admitted; except where the punishment may be death, in which case it shall not be admitted but by the supreme or a circuit court, or by a justice of the supreme court, or a judge of a district court, who shall exercise their discretion therein, regarding the nature and circumstances of the offence, and of the evidence and the wages of law." Is not this enquiry by the court stopped; is not the evidence and testimony stopped, when it is now locked up by the finding of the G. J.? Would it be right for this court to go into all the merits of the case, which this clause evidently requires, before the court can exercise this discretion? Will the court go into the investigation of the evidence, and thus throw itself into collision with the G. J.?
It is obvious from these considerations as well as from the other words of the law, that such a discretion does not exist at this stage of the business, but only at the time of arrest.
Mr. Wickham. If the court at King's Bench possesses this authority, shall it be contended that this court is without it? Shall it be said that the liberties of the people of this country are not so well secured, as those of G. Britain? that a British subject has greater privileges than an American citizen? It is said, however, that this court grows not out the com-
mon Law, but out of our statutes: but will it be said that when this court has once been constituted, it does not proceed according to the established jurisprudence; that is, the common Law? There can be no question that a state District Court can bail, even in capital cases. "Will this court, however, place itself in opposition to the Grand Jury?" No, it will not: and Mr. Wirt certainly forgot that this court is to hear both sides of the evidence; whereas the Grand Jury heard one side only; and indeed a part only of that side; for had the United States attorney sent up all the witnesses, whose names appear at the foot of the indictment, very different would have been the result of their enquiries. The ground which we take is this: that the Grand Jury have found their bill upon the testimony of a perjured witness; and if the court were to bail Col. Burr would it not be justly inferred that they had set themselves up in opposition to the G. J. but that they had been furnished with lights which had been denied to that jury.
G. Justice. Mr. Martin, have you any precedent, where a court has bailed for treason, after the finding of a G. J. on this ground, that the testimony laid before the G. J. had been impeached for perjury, or that other testimony had been laid before the court, which had not been in the possession of the jury?
Mr. Martin did not anticipate this case, and had not, therefore, prepared his authorities; but he had no doubt, that such existed.
Mr. Burr. Two distinct questions have been blended in this discussion, which ought to have been kept separate: 1st. Whether this court had the right to bail according to its discretion; and 2dly. Whether it was expedient to exercise its right in the present instance. If the court had no discretion, it was unnecessary to produce evidence. That question, ought, therefore, to be previously settled.
Mr. Hay, when he first addressed the court, was of opinion, that the Circuit Court had this power; having been misled by a very transient conversation with the Chief Justice on the first examination of Mr. Burr: he had however considered this subject more maturely, and the more he thought of it, the more he was convinced that A. B. was not privileged to demand bail. This question was to be decided by the common law, by the acts of Congress, or by the acts of Virginia.
It could not derive the authority from that common law, because this court is of a recent origin; deriving its power not only from a late law, but a late government; and it has no authority but from an established law. Does then the law which established it, expressly convey this power? (Here Mr. H. read the law:) Now, how are the court to attend to the nature and circumstances of the case? Will they require all the evidence before them, which has just occupied the attention of the G. J. for 7 or 8 days? Mr. Wirt's argument on this point was conclusive. The law too was applicable to a prisoner only at the time of his arrest, and not of his indictment: in the last case, the situation of the accused becomes still more precarious: the danger which he apprehends, comes nearer and nearer, and the temptation to violate his recognizance, becomes much greater than at the earlier steps of the prosecution.
No man will contend that the common law is in force in the courts of the U. States. As soon might you assert the validity of the laws of the Cape of Good Hope or of Turkey. It was therefore ridiculous to compare the organization of the court of King's Bench with that of the present court: As to the complaint of Mr. Wickham that by this doctrine an American citizen would stand on no firmer ground than a British subject, it was unavailing. Perhaps courts of justice would even be more disposed to bail for Treason under such a government as that of G. B. than in our own, where the power of the government falls so rarely and so lightly upon the people. Were even the common law in force in the U. States, it would have no relation to the organization of our courts.
The power of bailing is not then derived from the common law nor the act of Congress; nor is it deducible from the laws of Virginia. In cases affecting life, the prisoner is not entitled to bail by our laws.
Mr. Wirt. I have stated that the powers of the court of King's Bench are not applicable to this case, because that court is the creature of the common law, whose powers have been growing up from time to time; whereas this court is fixed and defined by law. There is another great difference. The powers of the C. of K. B. take their origin in a fiction. It is supposed to be held coram ipso rege . In its origin, the king himself sat there, and he is still supposed to sit. Treason was a crime against his dignity: he might bail for it; and the same power belongs to the judges who represent his person. But how is it with us? Treason is an offence against the people of this country: And have the people even sat here for the administration of justice? and are the judges of this court invested with the powers of the people? But on the supposition that this fiction does exist, is not the power of bailing removed by a positive law? Does not the act of Congress expressly take it from the court?
Mr. Wickham. Two indictments have been found for treason; one against Col. B. and the other against Blannerhasset. If the latter was now to come into court, he would be bailed, according to Mr. Wirt's distinction, because not previously arrested; whereas Col. B. would be denied the very same privilege, though he was indicted for the very same crime.
Mr. Randolph expatiated on this subject at considerable length and with great ingenuity.
Mr. Martin protested against the ingenious fiction of Mr. Wirt. He challenged him to name any king from the days of K. Arthur to the present time who did or could set in the Court of King's Bench.
After a long and elaborate argument on this point, the Chief Justice decided that the court had the power to bail a prisoner indicted for treason; according to its sound discretion; and that this discretion was to be exercised according to the nature and circumstances of the evidence, and the usages of law.
Mr. Burr stated, that the court had then decided that they possessed the discretionary right to bail, it would next be necessary to shew, that they ought to exercise their discretion in this instance; that the indictment had been founded on the testimony of a perjured witness; that Gen. Tupper would prove there had been no such reliance to his authority as had been stated by that witness; and that although Gen. T. had mentioned this circumstance to the prosecutor, he had not been sent up to the G. Jury.
Mr. McRae. Gen. Tupper has made no such communication to me.
Mr. Hay. Though I have had a conversation with Gen. T. I do not exactly recollect what it was. The truth is, I have carefully avoided conversing with the witnesses of the United States. Gen. T. has made an application to me for permission to go away; but I said that not for worlds would I submit to the imputation of consenting to the departure of any of the witnesses. Gen. T. was not sent up to the Grand Jury because he was not considered as a very material witness.
Mr. Wirt. He has made no such communication to me; but I take upon me to assert, that the reluctance to G. Tupper was not the Treason, on which this indictment has been found.
Mr. Wickham. Suppose a man was indicted for a murder committed at some distance from the city; and every man in the city said that he was at that moment walking the streets, would such an indictment preclude a court from bailing him? This conclusive murder is of the very same stamp as the conclusive treason of Col. Burr, who was indicted for an act said to be said to be present, although he was at a considerable distance from the place.
Mr. Wirt. Why produce evidence to prove the perjury of a witness; why look to the indictment itself for a proof of its own fallacy; when the requisitions of the court have not yet been satisfied? The court wanted authorities to prove that it was in such a case as this that it had a discretionary right to bail according to the usages of law.
The Chief Justice had never known of a case, similar to the present. Mr. Martin would produce authorities, if he had time allowed to him. Mr. Randolph drew an analogy between this and the case of a coroner's inquest. Mr. Wirt. Did there not exist an analogous analogy between them? Chief Justice insisted upon the necessity of producing adjudged cases.
Mr. Burr did not wish to protract the session of the court to suit his own personal convenience. There was no time at present to look out for authorities.
The Chief Justice observed, that he was then under the necessity of committing Col. Burr.
Mr. Burr stated, that he was willing to be committed, but hoped that the court had not forfeited its opinion.
Chief Justice. I have only stated my present impressions. This subject is open for argument hereafter. Mr. Burr stands committed to the custody of the marshal.
He was accordingly conducted to the jail of this city.
THURSDAY, June 25.
About 1 o'clock the Grand Jury entered, and their foreman Mr. Randolph addressed the court to the following effect:
"May it please the court! The Grand Jury have been informed, that there is in the possession of Aaron Burr a certain letter with the post mark of May the 15th, from James Wilkinson, in cyphers, which they deem to be material to certain enquiries now pending before them. The Grand Jury are perfectly aware that they have no right to demand any evidence from the prisoner under prosecution, which may go to criminate himself. But the Grand Jury have thought, proper to appear in court, to ask its assistance, if it thinks proper to grant it, in making such a requisition in their behalf.
Mr. Burr rose and asked whether the court was about to give an opinion?
The Chief Justice stated, that the court was about to say that the Grand Jury were perfectly right in the opinion that no man can be forced to furnish evidence against himself: he presumed that the Grand Jury wished also to know, whether the person under prosecution, could be examined on other questions, not criminating himself.
Mr. Burr declared, that it would be impossible for him under certain circumstances, to expose any letter which had been communicated to him confidentially; how far the extremity of circumstances would impel him to such a conduct, he was not prepared to decide; but it was impossible for him even to deliberate on the proposition to deliver up any thing which had been confided to him; unless it was extorted from him by the law.
Mr. Randolph. We will withdraw to our chamber, and when the court have decided upon the question, they will announce it to the G. Jury. The Chief Justice, knew not that there was any objection to the Grand Jury's summoning any man as a witness, who lays under an indictment. Mr. Martin did not think he was afraid that the object of this Grand Jury had been misunderstood by the court. The Grand Jury had not appeared before them to apply for the person of Aaron Burr, but for a certain paper, which may or may not be in his possession; and upon that paper's being or not being in his possession, and upon its being possible or not possible to identify that paper, it might depend, whether A. B. himself was or was not a material evidence before them. And then the G. J. withdrew.
for a certain purpose. I wished, fir, to dislodge any other person, even myself, from laying such a paper before the Grand Jury. General Wilkinson knew this fact. The Chief Justice, then reduced these communications to writing, which message being read to the court, and afterwards corr. C. C. was transmitted to the Grand Jury. Mr. Burr. Let it be understood, that I did not put this letter out of my possession, because I expected the Grand Jury would take up this subject, but from a supposition that they might do so.
Mr. Wickham was interrupted by the entrance of the Grand Jury; when Mr. Randolph informed the court, that they had agreed upon some presentments; which he then delivered into the hands of the clerk. The clerk read as follows:
The Grand Inquest of the U. S. for the district of Virginia upon its oath presents, that Jonathan Dayton late a senator in the Congress of the U. States from the state of New Jersey, John Smith a senator in the Congress of the U. States from the state of Ohio, Comfort Tyler late of the state of New York, Israel Smith late of the state of New York and David Floyd late of the Territory of Indiana, are guilty of treason against the United States in levying war against the same, to wit at Blannerhasset's Island in the county of Wood and state of Virginia, on the 15th day of December, 1806.
Upon the information of
 William Eaton, Alexander Henderson,  Erick Bollman, James Wilkinson,  Peter Taylor, Hugh Phelps,  Jacob Albright, Jacob Dunbaugh,  Charles Willie, John Monholland,  John Graham, Chandler Lindsey,  Samuel Swartwout, James Knox,  George Morgan, William Love,  John Morgan, Thomas Hurly,  Thomas Morgan, Stephen Welch,  Elias Glover, James Kinney,  D. Woodbridge, Jr. Samuel Moxley,  David C. Wallace, David Fisk and  Edmund B. Dana, Benjamin H. Latrobe.  John G. Henderson, 
JOHN RANDOLPH.
The Grand Jury, continued Mr. R. have no farther presentments to make. He then delivered two papers which they had received from the court: the one was a cyphered letter addressed to H. Winburn; the other was the letter to Col. Morgan.
The Chief Justice. Mr. Attorney, have you anything more for the Grand Jury? Mr. Hay. I can have all the indictments ready to be laid before them to-morrow. Mr. Taylor (from Norfolk) Is it not customary for the attorney to file information upon these presentments? Is there any necessity for detaining the Jury? Some objection was made. Mr. Randolph. May not the bills be laid before another Grand Jury, as the parties presented are not now in custody? Mr. Hay. That course would be productive of great inconvenience. All the witnesses are now here; and they will not, perhaps, appear before another Grand Jury, and the present Jury is already in possession of all the evidence.
Mr. Randolph had hoped, that they would be discharged; he was not anxious on his own account; but there was one of the Jury peculiarly and delicately situated, who wished to return to his family. Mr. Taylor observed to the court, that a circumstance of a very affecting domestic nature made him peculiarly anxious to return home. Mr. Hay was extremely sorry that he could not gratify the wishes of the Jury; but the interests of the United States forbade him. He would have the indictments ready at any hour in the morning, that the Jury would name.
Nine o'clock was mentioned, and the Jury were then adjourned to that hour.
Last Proceedings.
FRIDAY, June 26th.
The court met at 9 o'clock. About 10 the G. Jury entered and Mr. Randolph presented to the clerk, ten different indictments. Five of them for Treason, against Jonathan Dayton, John Smith, Comfort Tyler, Israel Smith and David Floyd; and five for a misdemeanor against the same individuals respectively.
The Chief Justice then addressed the jury and in a very elegant and complimentary manner upon the patience and attention with which they had performed their duties; and concluded by discharging them from all further attendance.
The court then adjourned till 12 o'clock. When it had re-assembled, Mr. Bots requested the court to remove Mr. Burr from the public jail, to some comfortable and convenient place of confinement. The grounds of this motion are to be found in the following affidavit made by some of Mr. Burr's counsel, and laid before the court.
We, who are counsel in the defence of Col. Aaron Burr, at the suit of the U. S., beg leave to represent to the court, that in pursuance of our duty to him, we have visited him in his confinement in the city jail; that we could not avoid remarking the danger, which will most probably result to his health, from the situation, inconveniences and circumstances attending the place of his confinement; but we cannot forbear to declare our conviction, that we ourselves, cannot freely and fully perform what we have undertaken for his defence, if he remains in the jail aforesaid deprived, as he is, of a room to himself; it being scarcely possible for us to consult with him upon the various necessary occasions which must occur; from all which we believe, that he will be deprived of that assistance from counsel, which is given to him by the constitution of the U. S.; unless he be removed.
EDM: RANDOLPH, JNO. WICKHAM, BENJ. BOTTS.
Sworn to in open court, by Edmund Randolph, Jno. Wickham and Benjamin Botts, Esq's. June 26th, 1807.
WM. MARSHALL, Clerk.
The counsel for the prosecution were perfectly silent on the motion.
After a long and defultory argument by Mr. Burr's counsel, the court determined, that the prisoner should be removed to his former lodgings near the Capitol provided they could be made sufficiently strong for his safe keeping.
Mr. La Trobe, Surveyor of the Public Buildings of the U. S. was requested to inspect them; and upon his Report, the court passed the following order:
Whereupon, it is ordered, that the Marshal of this District, do cause the front room of the house now occupied by Luther Martin, Esq. which room has been and is used as a dining room, to be prepared for the reception and safe keeping of Col. Aaron Burr, by securing the shutters to the windows of the said room by bars, the door by a strong bar or padlock. And that he employ a guard of seven men to be placed on the floor of the adjoining unfinished house, and on the same story with the before described front room, and also at the door opening into the said front room; and upon the Marshal's reporting to the court that the said room has been so fitted up and the guard employed, that then the said Marshal be directed, and he is hereby directed, to remove to the said room the body of the said Aaron Burr from the public jail, there to be by him safely kept.
Proceedings introductory to the TRIAL.
Mr. Hay. My only wish is, that this prosecution should be regularly conducted. It is not the
usual practice to read the indictment first, and then move for the Venire!
Mr. Burr. I will say that I have been furnished with a copy of the indictment; that I have perused it; and that I plead not guilty to it.
Mr. Wirt. The usual form requires the actual arraignment of the prisoner; however the court may dispense with it, if they think proper.
Mr. Hay was indifferent about the form; if the law could be substantially executed. He supposed that a simple acknowledgement of the prisoner was sufficient, without the customary form of holding up his hand, &c.
Chief Justice. It is enough, if he appear to the indictment, and plead not guilty.
The clerk then read the indictment against Aaron Burr, for treason against the United States—which specifies the place of the Overt Act, to be at Blannerhasset's Island; and the time the 10th day of December, 1806.
When he had concluded, Mr. Burr addressed the court: "I acknowledge myself to be the person named in the indictment: I plead not guilty; and put myself upon my country for trial."
Mr. Hay then addressed the court on the Venire that was to try the issue between the prisoner and the United States. There was an apparent incompatibility on this point between the 29th sec. of the act of Congress, and the 8th amendment to the Constitution. It was not certain that this act was in force. It was passed on the 24th Sept. 1789, and it provides that "in cases punishable with death, the trial shall be had in the county where the offence was committed, or where that cannot be done without great inconvenience, twelve jurors at least shall be summoned from thence." Subsequent to this, a Constitutional provision was made, requiring that the trial shall be held before "an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed." If then this law is in force, there must be 12 Petit Jurymen summoned from Wood county, which would make it impossible to have the trial at an early day. Here then was the difficulty. The act was passed in '89; the amendments to the Constitution were not ratified before the 15th Dec. 1791? Does then the Constitution repeal this law? Had this 8th amendment formed an original part of the constitution, no more would have been requisite than an impartial jury from the state and district where the crime was committed. Had Congress then proceeded to pass this law with the constitution this would not be considered as a violation? Had it then any force at this time?
Mr. McRae quoted the 2d vol. of the Act of Congress p. 226, sec. 3, to show that the 1st Law was considered to be in force, notwithstanding this amendment to the Constitution.
The Chief Justice had no difficulty on the subject. He saw no incompatibility between the Law & the Constitution. He had no doubt that the law was still in force.
Mr. Burr had not considered the question maturely; but at present saw no inconsistency between them; however, as this law was most probably intended for the benefit of the accused, he consented to waive the right.
Mr. Wirt. But there is another consideration, Sir. Can consent take away the error? In Scotland, in the celebrated case of Kinkaw, he consented to draw one of the jurymen, and afterwards pleaded this error in bar of judgment. After a long and elaborate argument, the court rejected his plea, though there was a division among them.
Mr. Martin. In that case, (or what is the same, Weddiburn's case,) there was but one dissentient judge.
Mr. Hay. In the case of Hardy or Took a question was made, whether the Jury must be kept together during that long trial. Though the prisoner at the bar consented to the proposition, the court nevertheless instructed the sheriff to keep them together.
Mr. Bots protested against the delay and inconveniences which would ensue from summoning the Venire from Wood County. He animadverted upon the cases of Kinkaw, Hardy and Fries; and suggested several ideas respecting the doctrine of challenge.
The Chief Justice believed that the provision was not absolutely obligatory, if both parties would waive the right; but it was much so if the U. S. insisted upon the right as if the prisoner himself had done it. If the U. S. insisted upon its execution, the law must be executed unless there was sufficient evidence to satisfy the court that such a measure would violate the amendment to the constitution, which requires a trial to be held by an impartial jury. Unless both sides therefore consented, it was his opinion that the court was bound by this law.
Mr. Hay felt no disposition to delay the trial; but he could not think of pledging himself to such a measure without due deliberation. He would consult with the gentlemen associated with him, on this point; and would inform the court of the result.
The counsel for the prosecution then retired from the bar, and after a few minutes consultation, Mr. Hay informed the court, that they could not assume the responsibility of consenting to such a proposition; that the law seemed to be imperative in its language "twelve petit jurors at least shall be summoned." He must therefore request the court to direct a Venire of 12 men at least to be summoned from Wood county.
The Chief Justice enquired what number should be summoned? Different numbers were named and there appeared to have been a great difference in the practice. The common Law requires 48; and cases were cited where not less than 60 or 72 jurors had been summoned.
The court finally decided that the entry should be made for a Venire of 48 jurors; 12 of whom at least were to be summoned from Wood county.
A long and defultory conversation ensued upon the time when this process was to be made returnable; or in other words, when the trial in chief was to commence. Some contended that 20 days would be sufficient to serve the Venire in Wood county; others seemed to be in favour of the 1st Monday in August. The Chief Justice would have preferred the shortest possible day in consideration of the expense and inconvenience which would result from the delay; unless indeed more important circumstances should have recommended as a longer period; such as the necessity and advantage of obtaining witnesses from distant parts of the country.
The court, however, rose without assigning any particular period; The decision lays over until this day. The orders were to be made out for summoning a Venire, and the times of the return to be left blank. These blanks are to be filled up this day, (Saturday.)
Mr. Hay informed the court that the Clerk was doubtful whether the parties indicted should be brought before the court, by a Capias or a summons. He should now move for a Capias. The Chief Justice replied there could be no difficulty on the subject.
CAVALRY—ATTENTION!
The Richmond Troop will parade on the FOURTH JULY, at nine A. M. completely equipped.—By order of the Captain. June 27. 4th J.
DOCTOR WELLFORD
MAY be consulted at the WARM SPRINGS, at any time from the 10th day of July to the end of the month and after that period, at the SWEET SPRINGS, until the middle of September. June 27. tf
FOR SALE.
TWO TENEMENTS, nearly opposite the Bell Tavern, containing 42 feet front and 90 deep, at present occupied by Samuel Bell and Wm. Sanderson. Also a LOT, on the crofs street leading from the Bell Tavern, containing 28 feet front and 40 deep.—One third cash will be required, and 6 and 12 months for the balance.
I am authorised to sell a BRICK HOUSE on Shockoe-Hill, conveniently situated for a family, for which good bonds will be taken. THOS. NORVELL. June 27.

FOR SALE OR BARTER. A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, belonging to Samuel Mosby, on Allen's Creek, in Hanover County, containing about 1500 acres. This Land is equal, if not superior to any in that part of the Country, and has on it valuable improvements, consisting of a very commodious Brick Dwelling House, lately built, with all other convenient Houses for the accommodation of a large family; also a spacious new Barn. As it is expected that those who may wish to trade for this Land, will with to view it, no further description is deemed necessary. Lands in Kentucky or Tennessee will be taken in exchange with a small portion in money. It is wished that those who may be inclined to offer Land in exchange for the above Property, will make known their propositions before the 20th of next month. THOS. NORVELL. May 26.
NOTICE. THE debtors to the late firm of GILLIAT and KIRBY, are hereby informed that Thomas Gilliat alone is empowered to receive payment of all the debts due to that concern. All persons having demands against them, are requested to apply to Thomas Gilliat, and those indebted to the firm, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay and discharge their respective debts. For JOHN GILLIAT, AND SELF THOMAS GILLIAT, JAMES KIRBY. May 29.
LOTS FOR SALE. On Tuesday the 9th day of June next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, will be sold at public auction, SIXTEEN half acre LOTS, situate on the north side of Bacon-Quarter Branch, in or adjoining the city of Richmond, denoted and known by the survey made by Richard Young for Wm. Duvall, by the Nos. 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350. Terms of payment will be made known at the time of sale. Any person inclined to purchase at private sale, either the whole or part of these Lots, may know particulars by applying to ALEX. QUARRIER, or JOHN RICHARD. May 5.
THE sale of the above mentioned sixteen LOTS, is postponed until Saturday the 27th instant, (June 1) at noon, of which day, it will take place at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, when a plot showing the position of the several Lots will be produced, till then may be seen at Mr. John Satchell's. The upper part of the House to rent, with a convenient Kitchen, Yard, &c. ALEX. QUARRIER, JOHN RICHARD. June 19.
MRS. SMITH, M I L L I N E R, NEXT DOOR BELOW THE EAGLE-TAVERN, Respectfully informs the Ladies of Richmond and its vicinity, that she has just received, her Spring assortment of MILLINERY, CONSISTING of a neat and general assortment of the newest fashions, which being laid in for cash, will enable her to dispose of them on the lowest terms. May 30.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING PURCHASED THE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, of Gilliat and Kirby, and taken the Store lately occupied by them, WILL carry on the business under the firm of KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR. They will sell low for cash or on short credit, to punctual customers. JAMES KIRBY, RIVERS DRAKE, EDM'D. TAYLOR, jr. May 20.
In pursuance of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery for the district of Richmond; will be sold on the 6th day of July next, at the Tavern of Mr. Zachariah Brooks, in the town of Manchester: THE LOT and Appurtenances in the said town, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. Robinson. The sale will be on twelve months credit, the purchaser to give a bond with security, to bear interest from the date. JOHN MNOR, Trustee. June 17.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John Hopkins, Esq. agent for the Virginia Company, to the subscribers for the purpose of securing the payment of one Thousand Four Hundred Pounds, with interest from 28th July, 1806, due to Thomas Rutherfoord—WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, before the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Tuesday 28th July next: ALL THE LAND belonging to the Virginia Company, lying between the Canal and James River, and near to said Rutherfoord's mill. ROBT. GAMBLE, GEO. JEFFERSON, ROBERT POLLARD, CH. JOHNSTON. May 13.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. Run away from the subscriber, living in Hanover county, on the 17th instant, A NEGRO MAN, named JIM—he is about 21 years of age, of middling stature, has very red eyes and a down look when spoken to, bends a little forward in his knees when standing. It would be useless to describe his dress, as it is probable that he will change it; it is highly probable that he is lurking about the city of Richmond, as he was hired there the latter part of Mr. Anthony Turner of said county, or that he will endeavor to get into Maryland, as he has some years past made the attempt. This is to forewarn all persons from harbouring or concealing said Negro, or masters of vessels from carrying said Negro out of this state; as they will be dealt with according to the law directs. The above reward will be given to any person that will deliver said Negro to me, or secure him in jail, so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid. NATH. HILL. June 20.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE FOR SALE, FINE old Medoc Claret, of the vintage of 1801, London particular Teneriffe Wine, I Set elegant French desert China, of the manufacture of Angouleme, German Ticklenburg, by the piece or bale, Salt in Sacks, Crates of Liverpool Ware and Sugar in barrels. Pickett, Pollard & Johnson. May 19.
At a Chancery District Court held in Williamsburg the 20th day of October, 1806. Robert Baylor, Plf. Against William Hawkins, Def. BY consent of the parties, signified by their letters filed, the court doth adjudge, order and decree, unless the defendant do, on or before the first day of February next, pay unto the Plf. twenty pounds, three shillings, with interest thereon, to be computed at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the sixteenth day of September, 1806, and the costs expended in the prosecution of this suit, that the said defendant and his heirs, and all persons claiming under him, be from thenceforth barred and foreclosed of all equity and right, to redeem the one hundred and fifty acres of Land in the county of Essex, mentioned in the bill, and in the Indenture of mortgage therein referred to, and filed as an exhibit, made the third day of December 1801, between the defendant of the one part and the Plf. of the other part, and in case of default in the payment of the said money, interest and costs at the time aforesaid, that Thomas Pits jun. James Hunter, James M. Garnett and William Waring, or any three of them; after giving three weeks notice in one of the Richmond newspapers, do expose to public sale by auction, for ready money, the said one hundred and fifty acres of land, and out of the proceeds of the sale, pay unto the Plf. the said money, interest and costs, and the surplus of the proceeds of sale, if any, after deducting the expenses attendant thereon, pay unto the defendant, and make report thereof to the court, in order to a final decree. Pits. costs 20 dolls. 65 cts. A Copy. (Signed) ANTY. ROBINSON, c. c. Effex, June 13.
REMOVAL. JACOB JOHNSTON, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, MAIN STREET RICHMOND: Has removed his Store near the market-bridge, two doors below Messrs. Roster and Robinson's, and adjoining Messrs. Darmstadt, Fisher and Satchell's auction room. HAS constantly for sale, on reasonable terms, an extensive assortment of BOOKS, in the different departments of literature, and more particularly, those articles suited to the demand of country merchants, whose orders he respectfully solicits. The upper part of the House to rent, with a convenient Kitchen, Yard, &c. June 20. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. May 20.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. At a meeting of the Directors, held at the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Monday evening the 8th of June, 1807, RESOLVED, That the Stock-holders in the said Company, pay to their Treasurer, on or before the first day of August next, the further sum of five dollars upon each share held by them respectively, in the said Company. A Copy. Teste, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. May 20.
TOBACCO LAND FOR SALE. In Amherst County, on Horsley's Creek—509 acres of RICH TOBACCO LAND, formerly the property of Mr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of Wincanton. This Land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst Court-House to Waugh's Ferry, on James River, is a valuable stand for a country Store, with a framed house for that purpose, and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney and well underpinned with brick. Also, a Lamb-house, sixteen feet square, with a cellar of its full size, walled up with stone. There is also a Taylor and Saddler's Shop, and other out-houses. Likewise a tolerable good Dwelling-house, with three Rooms below and two above stairs, a Kitchen, Dairy, and other out-houses within a mile of the Store, suitable for a private family. This Tract of Land is only seven miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of Tobacco, and within eighteen miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be inclined to purchase without viewing the premises; they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferro and Loring, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and are fully empowered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them, as also on application to THOMAS GILLIAT. Richmond, June 20.
The above Tract of Land and improvements will be offered for sale at Amherst Court-House, on Monday the 17th day of August next, (being court day) on a credit of one, two and three years, if punctually paid, if not, to carry interest from day of sale. A deed of trust will be required on the premises or satisfactory security for punctual payment. N. B. There are 100 acres of James River Low-Grounds.
NOTICE. In Pursuance of a Deed of Trust, bearing date the 14th day of August, 1806—between Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, of the first part, James Breann, of the City of Richmond, Merchant, of the second part, and myself of the third part, (sixty days having expired, from the 15th day of February, 1807.) I shall expose, or cause to be exposed to sale, for ready money, at Public Auction, 12 o'clock, at the Eagle-Tavern in the City of Richmond: ONE Tract of LAND, in the county of Kanawha, called Lewis's Salt Rock, now under lease to Abraham Trigg, and the patented Land, including the same, under the name of the Saffafras Bottom; & also two Tracts of Land, in the county of Botetourt, on Back creek, which empties itself into Roanoke river, containing about five hundred acres, and purchased by the said Andrew Lewis, one from John Frenus, and the other from Abraham Picklemore; on one of which, is a valuable Grist Mill; and also one half of the Coppersmine tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the west fork of the Little river, known by the name of Shelton's Coppersmine; & also one Tract of Land, in the county of Albemarle, containing about 100 and thirty-five acres, formerly the property of David Wade; for the purpose of raising a sum of money, sufficient to discharge and pay to the said James Breann, the sum of four thousand and fifty-nine dollars and ninety-three cents, with interest from the said 15th day of February, 1807, and all costs and expenses attending the said sale. Deeds will be made to the purchasers in conformity with the said deed of trust. The sale will take place on the 18th July, 1807, at 12 o'clock. FRANCIS FOLLET. June 20.
THE holder of the 1st Volume of a London Quatour à Edition of Smollett's DON QUIXOTTE, bound in red Morocco and Gilt; will receive a liberal compensation for it, on leaving it with the editor of this Paper. June 20.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF COLOGNE MILL-STONES, OF DIFFERENT SIZES, WHICH will be disposed of for Cash or approved negotiable Notes at 60 days. TAYLOR & BROWN. June 10.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, At his Jewellery Store, A GENERAL assortment of Swords, Belts, P. palettes, Flames and Cockades; also Drums and Pikes. ENOCH SULLIVAN. May 1.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY, At the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Monday the 20th day of July next, by virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by John S. Moore, for the purpose of securing a debt therein specified, due to Walter Boyd Gilliam, A TRACT OF LAND, lying partly in Hanover, and partly in Goochland, adjoining the Lands of Eliza Leake, Samuel Mosby, William Woodson and others, and containing, by estimation, 560 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy said debt, with the expenses attending the execution of the trust. By order of the Trustee. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. May 29.
WILL BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on THURSDAY the 2nd day of July next, if fair, if not, the next fair day thereafter, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, containing 160 acres, more or less, lying in the lower end of the County of Louisa, whereon Thomas Wash now resides, and adjoining the lands of Messrs. John S. Smith, Joseph Eggleston and Henry Dickenson. Six months credit will be allowed the purchaser on his giving a note negotiable in the Bank of Virginia, with an improved endorser or endorsers, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of said note. TAYLOR & BROWN, Trustees for the Creditors of Mr. George Greenlee. June 10.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to us by Mr. William Skipwith, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned—said Deed, on Monday the 20th of the ensuing month, between the hours of one and three o'clock, proceed to sell, at the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money, THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Cumberland, called MILL-MOUNT, containing seven hundred acres—the same having been conveyed to the said William Skipwith, by Col. Henry Skipwith. We shall likewise, should the above mentioned Land not produce the necessary sum, proceed in like manner to sell other one TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Amelia, containing one hundred and thirty acres, together with a Grist-Mill thereon. The said Land and Mill having also been conveyed to the said Wm. Skipwith by the said Col. Henry Skipwith. JOSEPH SCOTT, } Trustees. W. WARDLAW, } June 20.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed on the 24th day of May, 1806; whereby David Roff conveyed to us, a tract of Land called Coles, in the county of Goochland, containing by a then late survey, 1510 acres; also, another tract a small distance from that called Coles, containing 200 acres, more or less, it being the same Land, that the said Roff purchased from John Hughes and wife, and also the tract of Land called Mount Prospect, the greater part of which lies in Fluvanna, containing by estimation 1200 acres, except 225 acres heretofore sold by the said Roff, out of the said tract, to Samuel Pettit, to raise the sum of eleven thousand and four hundred dollars, with interest thereon, from the 1st January, 1807, together with all charges and expenses of sale; and in pursuance of a requisition made in writing, under the provisions of the said deed; we shall on the 3rd day of August next, before the front door of the Eagle-Tavern, in the city of Richmond, fell for ready money, all and singular, the land and estates above mentioned, at which time and place, conveyances will be made to the purchasers. A more particular description of the above property, may be seen by tracing the references contained in the said deed now of record, in the general court, under an acknowledgment of the same in court, on the 12th June, 1806. THOS. NORVELL, W. ALLEN, Wm. C. WILLIAMS. June 20.
TO BE SOLD, On the premises, on the 29th of July next, for cash, A LOT OF GROUND, in the town of Columbia, b'way, in Fluvanna, designated in the plan of the said town by No. 63.—and adjoining the Ware-house, on which there is a two storied Stone-House, now in the occupancy of Messrs. Herndon and Morn. There is also on the said lot, a wooden building, of a moderate size. The aforesaid property is conveyed to us in trust, to secure a certain sum of money due by Wm. J. Stone, to Gilliat and Kirby and others. MATTHEW WILLS, } Trustees. THOMAS WILLS, } Wm. PASTEUR, } June 20.
A CAUTION. THE repeated, and almost daily injuries that I experience, from the licentious conduct of many of those, who range through my Fields with their Dogs and Guns; constrains me to give public notice, that I have instructed my Overseer, Thomas Fortune, to prevent in future, all persons from Hunting and Shooting upon my Lands, near the City of Richmond, or of passing through the enclosed parts thereof. Those of my orderly neighbors, who are fond of such field amusements, may be assured, that it would give me pleasure to treat them with every mark of civility: but if they will be pleased to consider, that a partial indulgence of this kind, from the locality of my Lands, is impracticable, & what the derangement must be to my flock, to have often, especially on Sundays & Holidays, disorderly persons with their Dogs, traversing every part of my plantation, & not unfrequently committing considerable depredations, I am persuaded, that they will not deem this prohibition unkind, or too rigid. If the evil experienced was to continue in as great a degree, as it has done for some time past, it would be rather a misfortune than a benefit, to be the proprietor of land for cultivation, so near the city. Persons disregarding this notice, will be dealt with, as the law provides in such cases. JACQUELINE B. HARVIE. Belvidere, June 20.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. Run away from the subscriber, living near Belle-Caple, in the lower end of this county, on the 27th of March last, A NEGRO MAN BILLY, about 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high—he is of rather a delicate form, a little inclined to a yellowish complexion, and considerably marked in the face with the small pox—his hair rather inclined to be bushy, this is not very long—he is a fellow of good understanding, a well informed mind, and very good person, and has a disposition to be very polite. He no doubt will attempt to change his appearance, by altering his name, changing his hair for a wig, &c. He is pretty well known in most parts of this state, as well as in the Carolinas and Georgia, as the waitingman and fiddler of Mr. Nicholas M. Johnson, of whom I purchased him. His wife lives in Richmond, where he has frequently been since his elopement, and he has also been a part of his time in Petersburg, and his wife has a daughter, a free woman, living in Norfolk, where it is probable he has been also—though having to general an acquaintance, there is no knowing where he will keep himself. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the said runaway to me, in Hanover. P. STREET. June 10.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, At his Jewellery Store, A GENERAL assortment of Swords, Belts, P. palettes, Flames and Cockades; also Drums and Pikes. ENOCH SULLIVAN. May 1.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of John Pendleton, Esq. late of the City of Richmond, dec'd. are requested to exhibit them to either of the subscribers as speedily as possible. GEO. PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHS. JOHNSTON, N. SHEPPARD. Administrators. November 18.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Having taken a House a few doors below the Eagle-Tavern, offers for Sale, under the firm of WHITE & SHELTON, A GENERAL assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on very moderate terms, for Cash, Country produce, or approved paper. ISAAC WHITE, JOHN S. SHELTON ep tf. December 23.
NOTICE. I WISH to Lease the PLANTATION on which Mrs. Jane Howard now lives, from one to five years. Any person who wishes to contract for said tract of land, will view the premises and make application to me at Richmond, or at Powhatan July court, at which place I shall attend. Provided I should not lease the property previously, it will be let up to the highest bidder on Monday succeeding said court, on the plantation. The Negroes will be hired with the land, if it is the wish of the Leaser. P.S. In case it should be leased previously, it will be made known. C. H. SAUNDERS. May 13.
FOR SALE, FIVE hundred and thirty acres of LAND, in Brunswick county, Virginia, well timbered, lying on the flange road, about 5 miles from the Court-House. For terms apply to Mr. Wm. E. Broadnax, in the same county, or the subscriber living in Rockingham county, N. C. JOHN RUFFIN. May 6.
JAMES RIVER LANDS FOR SALE. FOR SALE, 1170 acres of Land lying in the county of Amherst, 12 miles from James River, where it is navigable to the City of Richmond—Two thirds of this tract is prime tobacco Land, and is inferior to none for the production of Corn, Wheat, &c. afforded a sufficient quantity of meadow Land and a desirable Mill site; it lies convenient to two manufacturing Mills—the purchaser can have possession the first of December next, with the privilege of feeding small grain the ensuing fall. The Land will be skewed by my brother Alexander B. Roff, Esq. in whose occupancy it is for the present year. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance in four annual payments. If not sold before, it will be offered at Public Sale on the 7th July next, on the premises, upon the above terms. For further particulars apply to the subscriber. HENRY ROSE. Alexandria, May 22.
N. B. Letters by post will meet with regular attention. FOR SALE, THAT well known Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, formerly the property of Isaac Miller, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Triplett T. Etes, consisting of an elegant two story House, sixty-six by forty feet, in excellent repair; in which there are on the first floor, four Rooms, a large and commodious Bar, and a passage through the centre of the building, eighteen feet wide. On the second floor, eight lodging Rooms, four of which are sufficiently large for the accommodation of travelling families. Also, a dining Room, immediately over the passage, of the size of ten of the Rooms, four of which have Fire-places. There is also, an excellent well of water in the back yard, from whence water is conveyed by subterraneous pipes to the Bar, and different parts of the Lot. There are also, convenient and well furnished Stables, with Stalls for about fifty horses, together with about thirty sheltered Stalls, raised on locust posts; and two inferior Stables; so that about one hundred horses can be accommodated on public days. Also, about seven acres of Land, adjoining the town, and very convenient to the Stables; known by the name of Clover Lot, extremely rich and productive, and well enclosed. The whole of the buildings are entitled. It would be useless to dilate on the eligibility of this Land for business of this sort, or the real value of this property, as every person inclined to purchase will enquire in to these facts; suffice it to say, that it is not exceeded by any, & equalled by few in all the upper country. The former proprietor, & his immediate successor, having in a few years made fortunes, and retired, & the present occupant rapidly following their steps. For the information of strangers, it may be observed, that at this house stop both the Richmond and Fredericksburg stages, and by the same route pass a number of genteel families and others to the Springs every season. Also, at this place is held twice a year the District Court, composed of several of the most opulent Counties in Virginia. Also, spring and fall racing; these advantages, together with the County Courts, and one of the most public roads in the state, open a vast advantage to this house; it is now under lease to the present tenant for three years from October next, the benefit of which will be transferred to the purchaser, on the receipt of the first payment. Terms of sale, one third on the first of January next, and the balance in two equal annual payments from that date. Bond with approved security, and a Deed of trust on the property to secure the payments, will be required, which are to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid will be required. If the above property is not sold before, it will be offered at Public sale, on the premises on the fifteenth day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. Stock of the Bank of Virginia, at its current value, would be received in payment for the whole, or any part, or undoubted bonds due at the time of sale, for the two last payments, the ultimate payment being made entirely secure. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel and Benjamin Sheppard in Richmond, or the subscriber living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. June 10.
WASHINGTON TAVERN! ODEN & MOORE have taken the WASHINGTON TAVERN, adjoining the Capitol Square, lately occupied by EDWARD HALLAM. At considerable expense, they have provided themselves with excellent accommodations for their friends, and invite their's and the public patronage. They are determined to keep as good a table and as genteel an Inn as any in Richmond—Furnished ROOMS, adjoining the Tavern, and every necessary attendance, for families travelling—Both the Co-partners having been well-versed in this business, flatter themselves with the expectation of rendering general satisfaction. Richmond, February 17. tf
William and Mary College, June 18th, 1807. THE second Semiannual Examination of the different Classes, will commence on Tuesday, the 30th of this month, at 10 o'clock, A. M. ORATIONS will be delivered as usual, on the 4th of JULY. J. MADISON, President. June 24.
FOR LIVERPOOL, One hundred Hds. TOBACCO want- ed at freight at 80¢ per Hhd. and 5¢ per cent. postage, for the American Regis- ter'd Sigs. MINERVA, Captain KEALE, Apply to Brown and Riff, Richmond, or to ALEXANDER LECLEKE, or THOMAS WILLOCK. Norfolk, June 24.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. By Virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to us by Moses Davis, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned, and interest, due to John and Edward Cunnigham, and the cost of carrying said trust into effect—see att., on Tuesday 14th July, between the hours of eleven and one o'clock, proceed to sell, at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following property, viz:— No. 1. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the main street, near the Court-House, said to contain 66 feet in front and running backwards on the cross street 150 feet, with a three-story Dwelling, House thereon, and the necessary out Houses, all in good repair. 2. A LOT OF GROUND, containing about one acre, with some Houses thereon. This Lot may be divided and improved to great advantage. 3. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the road leading from the market-house through Adam's Valley, containing 85 feet in front, on said road, and running upwards of 300 feet in the rear, with a brick Dwelling-House thereon, 48 feet in front, and may be divided into two tenements. 4. A LOT OF GROUND, lying on the south side of the main street, near the Court House, 18-12-12 feet in front and 85 feet in depth, with some improvements thereon, now tenanted. 5. The unexpired term of 25 years of a lease on a LOT OF GROUND, with several tenements thereon, lying on the main street, near Saul. Eggle's Stone-House, containing 22 feet in front, and running feet deep to the back street. A more particular description of the property will be given at the time of sale. JOHN G. SMITH, } Trustees. GEORGE FISHER, } June 24.
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, WEST-INDIA and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee and Chocolate, Beef, Imperial and Hyson Tea, Pepper, Rice and ground Ginger, Nutmegs & Cloves, Windsor shaving Soap, Lintseed and Lamp Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown, Yellow Ochre, Patent Green ground in oil, 8 by 10 & 10 by 12 Window Glass, 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d & 20d Nails and Spike do. Barr Iron of all descriptions, square, flat and round Flat-irons, German Steel, Fire dogs & Skillers, Powder and Shot, Liverpool fine Salt for pork, best Hales Salt for Pork, Saltpeetre & Brimstone, 600 pair Mens thick Shoes, mens fine shoes, boys do. Ladies Kid and Morocco Slippers, Table Linen and Irish Sheetings, Bare Skin, blue and mixed Plaid, Patent Cord and Thicketts, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Baile Board, Cotton and Wool Cards, a few barrels Mackarel, Nova Scotia Herrings, do. Grindstones. Also, just received from Boston. One Piano Forte, and one elegant Piano Forte with additional keys. The above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce, or 60 days note at the bank. BENJ. STETSON. Jan. 22.
LONDON SHOES. THE subscriber offers for sale, a large assortment of Ladies Satin, Kid and Morocco Slips and Ties, with and without heels, of London manufacture—A constant supply of Ladies and Gentlemen's New-York Shoes. DUKES, Hat & Shoe Store 2nd door above the Eagle-Tavern. May 8.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond, the 24th day May, 1807. THOMAS DURLING, and MARTHA his Wife, Plffs. AGAINST JOHN HOPKINS, Def. 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 the motion of the Plaintiff, by their 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 Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said City. A Copy. Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c. June 3.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON, April 28, 1807. Public notice is hereby given, THAT in pursuance of a Resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking fund, at a meeting held on the 23rd day of March 1807, James Davidson Esq. Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent under the superintendence of the Secretary of the Treasury, to make purchases at private sale of the eight per cent Stock, on public account. Such persons, therefore, who are proprietors of eight per cent Stock, standing on the books of the Commissioner of Loans for Virginia, and who may be desirous of selling the same, within the price limited by law, are requested to make application to the Commissioner of Loans at Richmond, who will inform them of the course to be pursued. It is further made known for the information of the parties concerned, that agreeably to a resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, the principal of the eight per cent Stock will be reimbursed to the respective proprietors thereof, on the 1st day of January 1809. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. May 12.
WANTED, A YOUNG MULATTO or NEGRO MAN, who understands driving a Carriage well and taking care of Horses. He must, moreover, be well recommended for sobriety, honesty, industry and good principles—one raised in the country would be preferred. Cash will be given for a MAN of the above description—Enquire of the Printer. June 24.