Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-06-03 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVth YEAR.]
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IN COUNCIL,
April 16, 1807.
FOR the information of those persons who are entitled to lands in that part of the state of Ohio reserved by the legislature of Virginia, in their act of cession, for satisfying bounties due to the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line, on continental establishment; It is advised, that so much of the act of the last session of Congress as relates to the granting of further time for locating those warrants, be published by the printer for the commonwealth, at least once a week in his paper for three months; and also once a week for two weeks in all the other newspapers, published in Virginia and in the district of Columbia.
It is also advised, that the rules adopted by the executive, in relation to the evidence to be adduced by claimants for military land warrants, and to the amount of allowances to be made them in certain cases be in like manner and for the above periods published in the said papers—which rules are as follows:—
In all cases where a certificate of military services is adduced as evidence of a claim for land bounty, the signature of the person certifying must be authenticated by his acknowledgment before some magistrate, or by the affidavits of two witnesses, at least; and where a certificate of the same nature is granted by a person not a commander of a corps, the same must be verified by the affidavit of such person, accompanied by a certificate of his credibility from the court of the county or corporation in which he resides, or from some magistrate thereof.
2d Any officer or soldier who has served for a longer period than six years, is entitled to additional land bounty in proportion to the time which he may have served beyond the six years, although the said additional service may fall short of or exceed one year.
Extract from the journals of Council. DANIEL L. HYLTUN, Clerk of the Council.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled, That the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment, their heirs or assigns, entitled to bounty lands within the tract reserved by Virginia, between the little Miami and Scioto rivers, for satisfying the legal bounties to her officers and soldiers upon continental establishment, shall be allowed further time of three years, from the twenty third of March next to complete their locations, and a further time of five years from the said twenty third of March next, to return their surveys and warrants or certified copies of warrants, to the office of the secretary of the war department, any thing in the act entitled "An act to ascertain the boundary of the lands reserved by the state of Virginia north west of the river Ohio, for the satisfaction of her officers and soldiers on continental establishment, and to limit the period for locating the said lands," to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided, no locations, as aforesaid, shall after the passing of this act, be made on tracts of land for which patents had previously been issued, or which had been previously surveyed, and any patent which may nevertheless be obtained for land located contrary to the provisions of this section, shall be considered as null and void.
The several printers in Virginia, and in the district of Columbia, are required to insert the above in their respective papers, once a week for two weeks, and transmit their accounts to D L HYLTUN.
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BY the greatest of outrages against humanity, and against good policy, Spain was forced by Great Britain to take part in the present war. This power has taken to herself an exclusive dominion of the sea and of the commerce of the world. Her numerous factories disseminated in every country, are like sponges, which suck up their riches, without leaving them any thing more than the semblance of mercantile liberty. From this maritime and commercial despotism are derived to England the immense resources for sustaining a war, the object of which is to destroy the commerce appertaining to each country, and corresponding to its industry and situation. Experience has demonstrated that the English cabinet hesitates at no means that may conduce to effect their designs, and that while this power continues to enjoy the benefits of her immense trade, humanity will continue to groan under the weight of a desolating war. To put an end to this, and to attain a solid peace, the emperor of the French and king of Italy, issued on the 21st of November last, a decree, in which, adopting the principle of reprisals, he determined on the blockade of the British islands; and his ambassador, his excellency Francesco de Beauharnais, grand dignitary of the order of the Iron Crown, and of the Legion of Honor, &c. having communicated it to the king, our sovereign, who, desirous to co-operate in measures dictated by the principle of reciprocity, has been pleased to order the serene prince, general and admiral in chief, to issue circular orders of the following tenor:
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AT a court martial held at Louisa court house, on Wednesday the 29th April, 1807, in pursuance of orders of B. General John Guerrant, of the 3d brigade V. M. for the trial of lieut. William S. Mitchell of the 40th regiment, arrested by major James Poindexter, at the instance of Robert Yancey, lieut. col. commandant of the 40th regiment. Present, Nimrod Bramham, lieut. col. commandant of the 68th regiment, president, major Daniel Guerrant, major Geo. Richardson, capt. Wm. Saunders, captain John Underwood, capt. Thomas Gardner, capt. Abraham Venable, capt. Wm. Smith; lieutenants John Graves, Samuel Woodward, Edward D. Rowe, David Price, Abraham Venable, James Clark; ensigns, John Ford, and David Lewis. The following charges, on which said Mitchell had been arrested, were read, viz: "That he the said lieut. William S. Mitchell, has been guilty of conduct unbecoming the character of an officer; 1st, in preferring the false and malicious charges of "fraud, perjury, forgery, and infamous lying" against Robert Yancey, lieut. col. commandant of the 40th regiment, V. M. and in having him arrested and tried on said charges by a court martial held at Louisa court house on the 10th of December last, with the design of having him cashiered: 2dly, in suffering
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TRIAL OF Col. Aaron Burr.
[The following debate, on the motion to commit col. Aaron Burr on the charge of treason against the United States, was considered as not proper to be heard by the grand-jury then impanelled, & was therefore not inserted in the former numbers of the Argus. But since it has already been admitted into the other newspapers published in this city, we trust we shall be excused for communicating to our readers the information which may be derived from it.]
MONDAY, May 25. Debate on the motion to commit Col. Aaron Burr for High Treason. After the grand jury had withdrawn, (see last column, 3d page of the Argus of May 27) Mr. Hay renewed his motion in the following words: "I now move the court to commit Mr. Burr on a charge of high treason against the United States, on the evidence formerly introduced, and on additional evidence which will now be brought forward."
Mr. Wickham enquired what sort of evidence was intended to be introduced? whether that of witnesses to be examined viva voce , or affidavits taken in writing? Mr. Hay answered that, where the witnesses were present, he intended to examine them, viva voce ; but, where they were absent, to make use of their affidavits regularly taken and certified.
Mr. Botta. We may have cause of much regret that timely notice of this application was not given. From the engagements between the prosecuting and defending counsel to interchange information of the points intended to be discussed, we had a right to expect that upon a subject like this, involving questions, new and important, we should not have been taken by surprise. Indeed from the common courtesy and candor of the office of the attorney, we might have calculated on the previous communication.
Mr. Hay. If the gentlemen are not prepared they can take time until to-morrow. Mr. Botta. Not one moment. We may sustain inconveniences by being thus suddenly called upon to act without reflection or books, but we should experience greater by a day's delay.
The motion is to divest the grand jury of the office which the constitution and laws have appropriated to them and to devolve it on the court.
There is a great objection to the exercise of the examining and committing power by a high law officer, who is to preside upon the trial. He is obliged previously, without a full hearing, to commit himself upon the case of the accused. Every one will agree that a judge, if possible, should come to the office of trial as free from prepossession, as if he had never heard of the case before; yet, as the grand inquest is not always embodied, it often becomes necessary that the judge should enquire into the offence and commit to prevent the escape of the offender before the inquest could be legally organized. The examining office of the judge is in these cases justified by the necessity of the case. But the necessity does not here exist.
This novel mode of proceeding, if carried into effect, would give the attorney for the United States the chance of procuring an opinion from the court unfavorable to Col. Burr;—failing in that chance he would then betake himself to his only legal one before the grand jury.
Why should this court step out of its ordinary course to forestall or influence the deliberations of the grand jury? The object of the motion is without precedent, or reason—against all principle and would be most oppressive in its consequences. The history of our criminal jurisprudence yields no instance of such a motion during the session of the grand jury. It is unreasonable and against principle that the functions of the inquest should be suspended for the court to assume them. It is not only oppressive but of a piece with the long course of oppression, which has been practiced upon the gentleman whom I advocate.
We might, with propriety, have moved to discharge Col. Burr from the recognizance already given.
The laws of Congress have adopted our rules and practice in the state in proceedings upon indictments for misdemeanors. You were of opinion, you well remember, sir, that nothing more than probable cause of suspecting a misdemeanor appeared against Col. Burr. Even after an indictment, in Virginia, for a misdemeanor, nothing more than a summons can go against the indictee. No court of the commonwealth ever permitted a capias to go in the first instance, unless the case passed sub silentio . Now arrest and bail are utterly incompatible with a summons: And surely if an indictee cannot be arrested, one merely suspected cannot be held to bail.
The conduct of Judge Chase in awarding a capias was the subject of one of the charges in his impeachment. Mr. Hay vehemently and ably contended that a summons only ought to have gone against Callender.
I know that the court may have an impression, that I am wandering from the subject. I will soon show what application the past recognizance has with the motion now to examine the witnesses to commit for treason.
Notwithstanding Col. B. was committed upon a charge of misdemeanor, when under the state laws he could not have been committed: a public prejudice has been excited against the lenity of the measure and attempts have been set on foot, thro' newspapers and a general clamor, to intimidate every officer who might have any concern in the trial. This public prejudice would be increased by the present motion rather than allayed, if the necessary ex-
planation should not be made. The multitude around us must hear what is passing and we cannot submit to a course which should further invest the public mind with the poison already too plentifully infused.
The persecution of Col. Burr has hitherto been without a check. The seizure of his friends, his papers, and his person—the activity of the satellites of power against him—the use of the low engines of a military despotism in different departments of the territories of the United States—the total disregard of his rights and all law, in bringing him hither, ought to end the list of wrongs of which the country has to complain. It was rumored that he would not appear; but he has appeared. He came on Friday, on Saturday, and on Monday, to meet his accusers. He did not ask one hour. The government has had the time and means of preparation and they ought to have been prepared. Yet our purpose was to await the pleasure of the prosecutor, unless that pleasure should be found too oppressive. We are told now that the indictment cannot go up, and that in the mean time an inquisition must be held.
I will not weary out the patience of the court. I sit down in anxious solicitude that the success of the motion may not add to the catalogue of Col. Burr's grievances. The Chief Justice supposed that it was intended by the counsel for the U. States to open the motion more fully.
Mr. Hay did not suppose that a doubt could have existed as to the power of the court to commit. He, therefore, saw no necessity for opening the motion more fully than he had done. The general power of the court to commit cannot be questioned. If gentlemen say that it cannot be exercised in the present case it is incumbent on them to shew it.
Mr. Wickham. It would certainly have been an accommodation to us, if the gentlemen had given us notice of their intended motion. We come into this discussion completely off our guard, completely unprepared; and it may be presumed that it was merely an omission in the opposite counsel not to have given us notice of the motion they intended to bring forward: because it was distinctly understood that if any specific motion was to be made on either side, timely notice of the nature and object of such motion was to be given. I am sorry that they have departed from this agreement in the present instance; but if I have not forgotten every principle of law, that I ever learnt, or every principle of common justice, this motion cannot be supported.
Mr. Hay. The gentleman will permit me to set him right. He might have relied upon my candor, that when I was about to lay my indictments before the grand jury, I would have given him timely notice of my intention. They might then have moved for the instructions to the jury, which they are so anxious to obtain. This was the only understanding between us on the subject; and our agreement extended no farther; much less to the particular case before the court: On the other hand, there was a very strong reason against our making this communication. I feel no hesitation, sir, in assigning this reason; & I hope that it will wound neither the feelings of the prisoner nor of his counsel. I did not intend to have laid it before the court; but I now conceive myself called upon to be thus explicit. The fact is this, Mr. Wilkinson is known to be a material witness in this prosecution. His arrival in Virginia might be announced in this city, before he himself reached it. I do not pretend to say what effect it might produce upon col. Burr's mind; but certainly col. B. would be able to effect his escape, merely upon paying the recognizance of his present bail. My only object then, sir, was to keep his person safe, until we could have investigated the charge of treason; and I really did not know, but that if col. Burr had been previously apprised of my motion, he might have attempted to avoid it. But I did not promise to make this communication to the opposite counsel; because it might have defeated the very end for which it was intended. I have said the only pledge I gave, merely related to the indictments to be sent up to the grand jury.
Mr. Wickham observed that after this explanation, he must suppose that he had apprehended the extent of their agreement. He knew the gentleman too well to think that he had intentionally misled him. But what he could think of the motion he had made? It was a strange episode which he wove into his tale. It may be good poetry, indeed, but it was not certainly proper matter of argument. Every man who hears me, every man who has ever read on the subject, must know what are the feelings which dictate these suspicions of col. Burr. Some mortification was felt by his enemies (not that the attorney for the U. S. himself ever felt it) that he did return here for trial. But here col. Burr is, as he always will be, ready to face every man who dares to say anything against him. The gentleman will not open his case; and why? Because, when he has heard our arguments against his motion, he may come out with the adverse arguments against us. If they do not choose to open their case, we hope the court will grant us the right of concluding the argument.
Here a desultory conversation ensued upon the order of proceeding, when it was determined that the counsel of Col. Burr should open and conclude the argument.
Mr. Wickham proceeded and read from the act of Assembly of Virginia, page 103 of the Revised Code, sec. 10, as bearing upon this case—He observed that the present motion was also unprecedented in a system of criminal jurisprudence which was upwards of 100 years old. If the motion be a proper one, there must be some precedents in this country or in England.—But if there be none such, and the gentlemen have not produced them, it is but fair to infer that there are none such. It is therefore obvious that the present motion is contrary to the acts of Virginia as well as to the common law.
The attorney for the United States has said that he can take no final measures
until general Wilkinson is present. His deposition is greatly relied upon. Now, Sir, I refer to you as well as to the S. Court of the United States, where you presided, that the facts contained in that deposition (if facts they were) did not amount to Treason; but to a probable proof of the misdemeanor only. As to General Eaton's, it is not relied on. The sole reliance of the prosecution is upon Wilkinson's. Of course, if Wilkinson himself were present, he could prove nothing new. But if Gen. W. is so material a witness, why are they not prepared to go with him before the Grand Jury?—Why is not Gen. Wilkinson here? He is a military officer, bound implicitly to obey the head of the government. In the wars of Europe a General has been known to march the same distance at the head of his army in a shorter time than Gen. Wilkinson has had to pass from N. Orleans to this place. He is bound to go whenever the government directs him; to march to Mexico; to invade the Floridas; or to come to this city. Perhaps there are other reasons for his not coming. But let us not press this subject.
What, Sir, is the tendency of this application? What is the motive? I have no doubt that the gentlemen mean to act correctly. I wish to cast no imputations. But the counsel and the court will know that there are a set of busy people (not I hope employed by the government) who thinking to do right, are laboring to ruin the reputation of my client. I do not charge the government with this attempt. But the thing is already done. Attempts have been made. The press from one end of the continent to the other has been enlisted on their side; to enlist prejudices against Col. Burr. Prejudices? yes; they have influenced public opinion; by such representations, and by persons not passing between the prisoner and his country, but by exparte evidence and mutilated statements.—Ought not this court to bar the door as far as possible against such misrepresentations? to shut every effort to excite further prejudices, until the case is decided by a sworn jury, not by the floating rumors of the day, but by the evidence of sworn witnesses?—The attorney for the U. S. offers to produce his testimony; no doubt the most violent; no doubt the last impartial which he can select; testimony which is perhaps to be met and overthrown by superior evidence.—Do they, besides these things, wish that the multitude around us should be prejudiced by garbled evidences? Do precedents justify such a course as this?—"Produce your witnesses," they may say. No; sir, Col. Burr is ready for a trial; but he wishes for that trial to come before a jury.—I do not pretend to understand the motives which led to those things; it is enough that they produce the same mischievous effects upon ourselves. Should government hereafter wish to oppress any individual; to drag him from one end of the country to the other by a military force; to enlist the prejudices of the community against him, they will pursue the very same course which has now been taken.
Col. Burr is here ready for trial. They admit that their testimony is not sufficient to bring him before a Grand Jury; and of course to found an indictment against him. Why then is this partial evidence to be exhibited on a motion for commitment? It is to nourish the prejudices against him.—Will they then press a motion like this? Be it so, sir, I trust that the court will stand between the prisoner and his pursuers; for every man is presumed to be innocent, before he is found guilty.
Mr. West. May it please your honors. The attorney for the U. S. believing himself possessed of sufficient evidence to justify the commitment of A. Burr for High Treason, has moved the court to that effect. In making this motion he has merely done his duty; it would have been unpardonable in him to omit it. Yet the counsel in the defence complain of the motion and of the want of notice. As to the latter objection, it must be palpable that the nature and object of the motion rendered notice improper. The gentlemen would have had the attorney to announce to the party concerned, that he was, at length, in possession of sufficient evidence to justify his commitment for High Treason: and that being apprehensive he might not be disposed to stand this charge, he intended, as soon as the accused came into court next morning, to move his commitment. This would really be carrying politeness beyond the ordinary pitch: it would not have deserved the name of candor, sir; it would in fact, have been an invitation to the accused to make his escape. But as gentlemen seem to doubt, with an air at least of earnestness, the propriety of this motion at this time, and express their regret that they have not had time to examine its legality, the attorney has offered to waive the motion until to-morrow, to give gentlemen the opportunity which they profess to desire; but no, sir; they will not even have what they say they want, when offered by the attorney. Another gentleman, after having demanded why this motion was made, and by that demand drawn from the attorney an explanation of his motives, has been pleased to speak of the attorney's statement of his apprehensions as "an episode;" which "although good poetry," he says, "had better have been let alone, when such serious matters of fact, were in discussion." It may be an episode, sir, if the gentleman pleases; he is at liberty to consider the whole trial as a piece of epic action, and to look forward to the appropriate catastrophe. But it does not appear to me to be very fair, sir, after having drawn from the attorney an explanation of his motives, to complain of that explanation; if a wound has been inflicted by the explanation, the gentlemen who produced it, should blame only themselves. But,
sir, where is the crime of considering Aaron Burr as subject to the ordinary operation of the human passions? Towards any other man, it seems, the attorney would have been justifiable in using precautions against alarm and escape; it is only improper when applied to this man. Really, sir, I recollect nothing in the history of his deportment which renders it so very incredible that Aaron Burr would fly from a prosecution. But at all events, the attorney is bound to act on general principles, and to take care that justice be had against every one accused, by whatever name he may be called or by whatever previous reputation he may be distinguished.
This motion, however, it seems, is not legal at this time, because there is a Grand Jury in session. The amount of the position is, that although it be generally true, that the court possesses the power to hear and commit, yet if there be a Grand Jury, this power of the court is suspended; and the commitment cannot be had unless, in consequence of a presentment or bill of indictment, found by that body. The general power of the court being admitted, those who rely on this exception should support it by authority, and, therefore, the loud call for precedents which we have heard from the other side, comes improperly from that quarter. We ground this motion on the general power of the court to commit; let those who say that this power is destroyed by the presence of a Grand Jury, shew one precedent to countenance this original and extraordinary motion. I believe, sir, I may safely affirm, that not a single reported case or dictum can be found, which has the most distant bearing towards such an idea. Sir, no such dictum or case ought to exist; it would be unreasonable and destructive of the purposes of justice. For if the doctrine be true at all, that the presence of a Grand Jury suspends the power to hear and commit by any other authority, it must be uniformly and universally true; in every other case as well as this, and in every case which can be proposed while a Grand Jury is sitting. Now, sir, let us suppose, that immediately on the swearing of this Grand Jury and their retiring to their chamber, Aaron Burr had been for the first time brought to this town; the members of the evidence scattered over the continent; the attorney, however, in possession of enough to justify the arrest and commitment of the accused for High Treason, but not enough to authorise a Grand Jury to find a true bill. What is to be done? The court disclaims any power to hear and commit, because there is a Grand Jury:—The Grand Jury cannot find a true bill, because the evidence is not sufficient to warrant such a finding; the natural and unavoidable consequence would be, that the man must be discharged. And then, according to Mr. Wickham's principle of ethics, that every man is supposed to intend the natural consequences of his own acts, the gentlemen who advocate this doctrine intend that Aaron Burr shall be discharged without a trial.
I beg you, sir, to recollect what was said by gentlemen the other day, when you were called upon to give an additional charge to the grand jury. You were told that a grand jury should require the same evidence to find a true bill, which a petit jury would require to convict the prisoner:—Connect this principle with the doctrine in question: the sitting of the grand jury suspends all power to commit by any other body—and the grand jury, cannot find a bill, unless on evidence on which they would convict as a petit jury: connect these two principles and consider the immaturity of evidence which always exists at the period of arrest and commitment: and the sitting of the grand jury, instead of being a season of admonition and alarm, becomes a perfect jubilee to the guilty.
But it is said, that this motion is "an attempt to divest the constitutional organ of its just and proper power;" I believe, sir, it was never before heard, that an application to commit for safe-keeping was an encroachment on the power of the grand jury. Would the gentlemen have us to address this motion to the grand jury? They might as well propose that we should submit the bill of indictment to the court and desire them to say, whether it is a true bill or not. This would indeed be the "shifting of powers" of which the gentleman complains. As it is, sir, there is no manner of collision between the power which we call upon the court to exercise and the proper power of the grand jury. The justices arrest and commit for safe-keeping; then comes the function of the grand jury to decide on the truth of the indictment exhibited against the prisoner. The two offices are distinct in point of time and totally different in their nature and objects.
But it is said that "there is great inconvenience in submitting a great law officer to the necessity of expressing an opinion on the crime on a motion like this;"—"that the judge, like the juror, should come to the trial with his mind pure and unbiassed." This argument does not apply to the legality of the power which we call upon the court to exercise: it goes merely to the expediency of exercising this power; and if the argument be true the court ought never to commit; whether the grand jury be sitting or not. This, however, sir, is a matter for legislation, not for judicial consideration. Whenever the legislature shall decide, by the force of this argument, that the court which commits shall not sit on the trial in chief, a motion like this will become improper; at present, however, the legislature has left this power with the court; and we claim its exercise for considerations of the most serious importance to truth and justice.
But, sir, we are told that this investigation is calculated to keep alive the public prejudices—and we hear great complaints about these public prejudices—the country is represented as being filled with misrepresentations and calumnies against Aaron Burr—the public indignation it is said is already sufficiently excited: This argument, also, sir, has no application to our right to make this motion: it does not affect the legality of our procedure. But if the motion is likely to have this effect, we cannot help it—no human institution is free from inconveniences—the course we hold is a legal one—without it a necessary one—we think it a duty. It is no answer to us
then to say that it may produce inconveniences to the prisoner. But let us consider this mournful tale of prejudices and the likelihood of their being excited by this motion. Sir, if Aaron Burr be innocent, instead of resisting this motion he ought to hail it with triumph and exultation. What is it that we propose to introduce? Not the rumors which are floating thro' the world; not the talk of the multitude—nor the speculations of news-papers: but the evidence of facts; we propose that the whole evidence exculpatory as well as accusative shall come before you—instead of exciting, this is the true mode of correcting prejudices—the world which it is said has been misled and inflamed by falsehood, will now hear the truth—let the case come out—let us know how much of what we have heard is false, how much of it true—how much of what we feel is prejudice; how much of it is justified by fact; who ever before heard of such an apprehension as that which is professed on the other side? Prejudice excited by evidence! Evidence, sir, is the great corrector of prejudice.—Why then does Aaron Burr shrink from it? It is strange to me that a man who complains so much of being without cause illegally seized and transported by a military officer, should be afraid to confront this evidence. Evidence can be promotive only of truth. I repeat it then, sir—why does he shrink—why does he shrink from the evidence? The gentlemen on the other side can give the answer. On our part we are ready to introduce that evidence.
Permit me now, sir, to turn to the act of assembly which has been read by Mr. Wickham. Into what embarrassment must the ingenious and vigorous mind of that gentleman have been driven, before he would have taken refuge under this act of assembly? It is but to read it, to see that it has no manner of application whatever to this motion: that it applies to the case of a person already committed—declaring that such person shall be bailed if not indicted at the first term after his commitment; and discharged if not indicted at the second term. [Revised Code, pa. 103, sec. X]
"When any person committed for treason"—Now, Sir, is Aaron Burr committed for treason? If not it is obvious that the clause has no manner of application to him. Why, Sir, the object of this motion is to commit him. Gentlemen must have been in strange confusion when they resorted to this law.
Mr. Wickham asks if general Wilkinson be a material witness, why he is not here? "Who is general Wilkinson?" says that gentleman; "he is not the instrument of the government, bound to a blind obedience?" I am sorry for this and many other declaratory remarks which have been unnecessarily and improperly introduced—but the gentleman assures us that no imputation is meant against the government—Oh, no Sir, Col. Burr, indeed, has been oppressed—has been persecuted—but far be it from the gentleman to charge the government with it—Col. Burr, indeed, has been harassed by a military tyrant who is "the instrument of the government, bound to a blind obedience"—but the gentleman could not by any means be understood as intending to insinuate aught to the prejudice of the government. The gentleman is understood, sir; his object is correctly understood. He would direct the public mind from Aaron Burr and point it to another quarter. He would too, if he could, shift the popular displeasure which he has spoken of, from Aaron Burr to another quarter. These remarks were not intended for your ear, sir; they were intended for the people who surround us—they can have no effect upon the mind of the court—I am too well acquainted with the dignity, the firmness, the illumination of this bench to apprehend any such consequence. But the gentlemen would balance the account of popular prejudices—they would convert this judicial enquiry into a political question—they would make it a question between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. The purpose is well understood, sir, but it shall not be served. I will not degrade the administration of this country by entering upon the defence. Besides, sir, this is not our business—at present we have an account to settle (not between A. Burr and Thomas Jefferson—but) between A. Burr and the laws of his country. Let us finish his trial first. The administration too will be tried before their country—before the world—they, sir, I believe, will never shrink either from the evidence or the verdict. Let us return to A. Burr:—
"Why is not gen. Wilkinson here?" Because, sir, it was impossible in the nature of things for him to be here by this time. It was on the first of April, sir, that you decided on the commitment of A. Burr for the misdemeanor; until that decision was known, the necessity of summoning witnesses could not be ascertained; gen. Wilkinson is the commander in chief of the American troops in a quarter where his presence is rendered important by the temper of the neighborhood; to summon him on the mere possibility of commitment, would have afforded a ground of clamor, perhaps a just one, against the administration.—The certainty that A. Burr would be put upon his trial, could not have been known at Washington till the 5th or 6th of April. Now, sir, let the gentlemen on the other side make a slight calculation; Orleans is said to be 15 or 1600 miles from this place—suppose the U. States mail travelling by a frequent change of horses and riders, a hundred miles per day, should reach Orleans in 17 days from the Federal City; it would be the 24th or 25th of April (putting all accidents out of the question) before Gen. W. could have received his orders to come on: since that time until this, he has had thirty days to reach Richmond. Could a journey of 15 or 1600 miles be reasonably performed in thirty days? who can hear a journey of fifty miles per day for thirty days together? But, sir, Gen. Wilkinson is not here; due means have been used to bring him here, his materiality is ascertained by his affidavit and the attorney does not choose to send up the indictment in his absence. But we admit it seems that we are not ready to make good our charge. In my opinion there is evidence enough to prove the treason independent of gen. Wilkinson. But it is important in every point of view that that

gentleman should be here; it is important to his own reputation; it is important to the people of the U. S. that he should be here; and on the part of the Grand Jury. Sir, there is no calculating what inferences, unfavorable to the prosecution might be drawn from the mere circumstance of his absence. The attorney is therefore in my opinion very right not to hazard the justice and the fair trial of this case, by sending up the indictment in Gen. Wilkinson's absence.
But it seems that Wilkinson's affidavit has been already decided to have no relation to the charge of treason. To what Gen. Wilkinson's affidavit tended while it was in the hands of the Grand Jury, and that of Gen. Eaton, is no proof of what its tendency may be now in connexion with the great mass of additional testimony which we have collected. Sir, we say that it is the key stone which binds the great arch of evidence now in our possession.
As to sending up the indictment, it is out of the question. Truth and justice require that it should not now be sent up. But we hope, Sir, that the motion to commit Aaron Burr will be received, because we think it a legal measure and a just and necessary measure of precaution.
(Debate to be Continued.)
SATURDAY, May 30.
Gen. Wilkinson failing still to appear, nothing was done this day relative to the trial of Col. Aaron Burr.
MONDAY, June 1.
The grand jury having been called over, Mr. Gray observed that he felt great embarrassment and difficulty, as to the course which ought to be pursued. He had confidently expected the arrival of General Wilkinson, and was disappointed. He was therefore unwilling to subject the grand jury to the inconvenience of farther attendance:—but he thought it proper to inform the court that he had this morning received a number of affidavits of witnesses residing in the neighborhood of Chillicothe and of Blennerhassett's Island, which bore directly upon the charge of treason against Col. Burr. These affidavits, however, had been taken in such a manner that according to the opinion lately given by the court concerning the affidavit of Jacob Dunbaugh, they were not admissible as evidence, and would not be permitted to be read. He expected to hear from Gen. Wilkinson, (if he should not appear in person,) by the Lynchburg mail; which he understood would arrive on Wednesday morning. He therefore hoped that the grand jury would not be unwilling to make a farther sacrifice of a portion of their time for the public good, and would consent to wait with patience. The grand jury were adjourned until Tuesday ten o'clock.
TUESDAY, June 2.
The grand jury were called and attended, but (Gen. Wilkinson not having arrived) were again adjourned until Wednesday morning ten o'clock.
WEDNESDAY, June 3.
On this day, it is expected, the grand jury will be discharged, and the motion to commit Col. Burr on the charge of treason renewed; in support of which the evidence will be examined; and very interesting debates on both sides may be expected.
It was erroneously stated in Saturday's paper (in the hurry of business) that Aaron Burr had been further recognized, with four securities, himself in ten thousand dollars, and each security in the sum of "twenty-five thousand dollars." It should have been, and each security in the sum of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Patent Iron-bound Boots, Bootees, and Shoes.
JOHN BEDFORD,
PHILADELPHIA, RESPECTFULLY informs the public in general, and Store-keepers in particular, that he is now prepared to supply them with the above valuable goods, wholesale and retail, on moderate terms.
Shoemakers, also, may be supplied with patent-rights, on easy terms, which they will find highly their interest to obtain, as they can, by this improvement, make four times the quantity of shoes, with their usual number of hands: for example, the usual work of three men, is only three pair of common shoes per day; whereas, with the improved way, three men, with the assistance of a boy, can make from twelve to fifteen pair per day. Thus the advantages resulting from this improvement, are evidently of the most essential importance: in the first place, three-fourths of the labor is saved: in the second place, half the leather is saved, (for one pair of shoes, made in this way, will wear as long as two pair, made in the usual way) and, in the third place, there is a saving of wax (at the rate of one pound, to twenty-four pair of shoes) they are also much more water-proof than the others, and easier mended.
These are well ascertained facts, proved by actual experience. The patentee therefore hopes, that an improvement, fraught with such important public utility, will not only engage the attention, but the encouragement of every friend to the infant manufactures of this country. It may not be amiss to remark, that the country Shoemaker, in particular, may derive inestimable advantages from this improvement, as he can supply his customers in one-fourth of the time he has usually devoted to that purpose, and have the other three-fourths for the cultivation of his farm, or other avocations.
Price of patent-rights, for the country, 100 dollars. For states, districts or towns, in proportion. Applications may be made to the Patentee, or to Mr. Jacob Harrison, Richmond. Feb. 12, 1807.
FOR THE ARGUS.
TO THE YOUTH OF VIRGINIA.
IN no portion of our country is to be found a spirit of emulation so laudable and susceptible of the best benefits to society as in the state of Virginia, where that emulation directed as it might be. Genius has not appeared in any other state of the union with so much advantage, nor has the union at large produced such numbers of men of talent. My purpose is not to enquire into the causes of this distinctive character of Virginia, but to notice with a fond regret, that where so much capacity for greatness has been displayed, that the youth of Virginia, should be content with the mere display, without exercising their faculties and powers in producing more effective advantages to the commonwealth, and reaping for themselves a more ample harvest of honor and fame.
Among you it is a most gratifying object of contemplation to perceive a spirit of literary and scientific emulation, conducted without envy and without petulance. It is a striking trait in the Virginian character, that instead of being jealous of those who occasionally soar above the heads of their associates in any of the regions of intellectual research, the Virginian youth appropriates to himself a share of the honor which his state derives from the talents of his associates; that genius is considered as a common stock, which benefits all, honors the possessor, and diminishes nothing of the gratification or the pride of him who is surpassed. A more felicitous disposition, circumstances more propitious to public prosperity, perhaps never existed in any society.
It was said in reproach of the people of a province of Italy, that they had the finest marble, but built no palaces. In the literal sense this was no reproach. But it might be better said, that to possess the means of happiness and prosperity and not to use them for the public is a just cause of double reproach.
I was led to this course of reflection by two objects which fell under my observation within a few weeks on a visit to the capital of the state. The badness of your public roads, and the admirable institution of your arsenal. You may be at first surprised to find the youth of Virginia addressed on two topics so dissimilar in themselves & upon which you may appear to have little influence or concern. Their relation is not, however, so remote as you may at first sight suppose. In a state so perfectly free as this & the other states of the union are, where there prevails a laudable emulation among the youth of the community, the influence of genius over the society which it adorns must be much greater than inexperience may at first suspect or credit. The ennobling passion which solicits fame by the study and practice of eloquence, has eminently prevailed and with success in Virginia. This passion had an early impulse and has continued to improve and to increase with time. But although eloquence has been cultivated with unrivalled success, let me ask if it should stop at the accomplishment of the art, without carrying its power home to the true end of all arts, the public utility. I am not content that the youth of Virginia should be mere orators, though they bear the pre-eminence there; I wish to see genius and eloquence applied to the practical good of society.
The character of a community is often to be discovered in small things. Every young Virginian is solicitous to be a chess player, and to excel in it. This is not a gambling passion, but flows from a more ennobling source, in it is to be seen a love of that characteristic sagacity, that acuteness, that mental power, which are generally presumed to be necessary to a due knowledge of chess. There are ideas of dignity and celebrity connected with chess, which attracts the Virginian mind, and points out its desires and its aspiring temper even in this toy & game.
I advert to this merely to shew, that the youth of Virginia want only an object worthy of their spirit, to induce them to enter on the theatre of generous emulation, in order to realize it.
The improvement of your state is then particularly worthy of your attention. You are allowed to understand abstract politics better than the youth of any other state or country. Why do not Statistics enter into the circle of your investigations and studies? Madison's map should be understood by every one of you; and the population, soil, productions, with the progressive improvement of each should be as well known to you as the histories or the politics of foreign statesmen now are. You would very soon perceive that Virginia is blessed with numbers of men of genius, has not profited practically of her superiority. What does it avail the miser that he hoards in his chests immense treasures? Virginia possesses genius, but the world is shut out from them in a great measure by the difficulty and danger of approach. A journey to the capital of Virginia from one of the middle states is much more dangerous and perilous than to go to China. But it will be said how can the youth of Virginia render this evil less; how can they effect the more easy access between the neighboring states and their own?
The answer to this is, make the real prosperity as much the object of your study as your pastimes; the press is open and free; reflect that the genius you possess is concealed by the very difficulty of approach, and that your bad and dangerous roads are greater obstructions in the way of your celebrity than stone walls or oceans intervening; turn your attention to these branches of public economy; study statistics—Every farmer in the state will thank you, for every man's farm will be benedicted by which or within twenty miles of which there is a good safe road; produce will be carried to market at one third the expense and in one third of the time now expended; and by increasing the means of intercourse you at once honor yourselves, improve and enrich the state and encrase your reputation.
Upon viewing that astonishing work of Major Clarke, the Virginian Armory or Arsenal , my admiration of his genius and the great work which at so small an expense to the state, I could not but turn my
thoughts upon the circumstances before the District Court. Here are arms manufactured and the power to do more. But where is the spirit of Virginia? I do not see the youth acquiring the knowledge of arms, nor of those principles called tactics, without which arms are comparatively of no use. I can see that the youth of Virginia are fond of honor, and that even in the game of chess they can discover something worthy of intense study, and hours and days and nights of untired application. But if an enemy were to rear his head, what would avail chess, nay what would avail your Armory, without the knowledge and the skill requisite to use them? These were my reflections.
I am aware that some who do not wish to undergo the toil of military study or a few days practice of the use of arms in the years, will be prepared to say that Virginia would on an emergency produce her Hoche and Moreau—her Desaix and her Brunes—and that leaders of armies would spring from the ranks in as great profusion as she has produced rivals of Cicero and Demosthenes—of Chatham and Fox. But I am not ready to subscribe to such presumptions; I know they prevail, and I regret it, because they are dangerous to be encouraged, since they are founded in absolute mistake. It is only after long, severe and various conflicts in actual war that experience has supplied the wants of previous education in military affairs; France lost 200,000 men before Hoche, or Brune, or Desaix, or Moreau were heard of; the purchase was dear, and even these newly discovered generals were formed in a school, where able masters and veteran soldiers had led the way, and established that discipline, upon which they, after adopting the old, made new improvements.
To render the Virginian Armory really useful and effective, the youth of Virginia should shew that they are not all desirous of being officers, as was exhibited from other quarters some ten years ago—before they understood even the elements of military organization or movement; they should like the youth of Sparta and Athens and of Rome in her days of true and glorious pride, not disdain to acquire the rude elements of skill before they aspire to the more refined. Why should not the youth of Virginia form associations in convenient districts for the acquirement of the knowledge of arms; the first elements are simple; the practice would be a recreation, much more creditable than those exhibitions which were some time ago too prevalent. The animating idea of patriotism would accompany them in their recreations, and society would feel doubly assured in the intelligence and valor of her youth. The fatigues of a week's military training in a quarter of a year are not so great as those often incurred in search of a horse race, or a cockfight, (a sport which I am glad to find growing into disrepute); the action of a body of young men in military array is itself a most animating sight, and the diversity of exercise which it affords is inexhaustible. Beside that the study of military knowledge would act as a stimulant to other most interesting and important studies, as all the arts and sciences are tributaries to that of war. Along with these sources of pleasure a very grateful solace would arise; that the country would feel its strength—and its security greater, in proportion to the diffusion of knowledge.
The youth of Virginia will excuse these hints from one of their admirers, though a native of another state; they are well meant, and I am persuaded that they merit the most serious attention of the society at large.
THRASYBULUS.
It appears, by the subsequent article that CAPT. WHITBY WAS ACQUITTED on the 17th April. As the witnesses from N. York arrived about 20 days previous to the trial, there is no doubt but they were present.
London, April 21.
TRIAL OF CAPTAIN WHITBY, OF THE LEANDER.
A court martial assembled on board the Gladiador, in Portsmouth harbor, on the 16th and 17th inst. to enquire into the conduct of captain Whitby, late of his majesty's ship Leander , who, by order of capt John P. Beresford, of his majesty's ship Cambrian , (about April last) then commander in chief of his majesty's ships and vessels on the Halifax station, was directed to cruise off New-York, for the purpose of gaining information, and who, by letter dated the 6th of May last, to captain Beresford, represented that on the 25th of the preceding month, several vessels were coming down from the light house, near New-York, and, as they obstinately persisted in not attending to the first shot fired from the Leander , when closely pursued, several of the said vessels were boarded, and among the number that did not bring to, was a coasting sloop on board of which it appeared, by various letters and papers transmitted by captain Beresford to the admiralty, an American seaman, was unfortunately killed, by a shot fired from the Leander , or from some other of his majesty's ships and vessels then under the orders of capt. Whitby; the court having enquired into the conduct of capt. Whitby, on a charge of violating the neutrality of a nation, in amity with his majesty, and having on the 25th of April last, within the waters and jurisdiction of the United States of America, UNLAWFULLY, WILLFULLY, and of his malice aforethought, caused a shot to be fired from his majesty's ship Leander , thereby unlawfully killing and murdering; and having heard the evidence in support of the charge, and having mutually considered the whole, were of opinion that the charge had not been proved, and did adjudge capt. Whitby—TO BE ACQUITTED!!!!!!
"There is no flesh in man's obdurate heart, "It does not feel for man."
Our last Charleston City Gazette has ten advertisements of Run-away Negroes—and no less than one thousand nine hundred and seventy-two human beings advertised to be sold at public vendue! What an awful picture of the state of society and general manners.—Press.
Latest Foreign News.
The ship Dartmouth from Sligo has arrived at N. York. She sailed on the 24th April, and brings Dublin papers to the 24th, containing London dates to the 21st.
These contain a long and circumstantial detail of the battle of Eylau, by baron Beningsen, which shall be given in our next.
The London Gazette of the 12th of April contains the official account of the capture of Montevideo by general Achmuty.
The fortress and city of Montevideo were taken on the 3d of February by assault after a most determined resistance. The loss on both sides is stated to have been very considerable—the Spaniards having 800 killed, 500 wounded, and 2000 taken prisoners—and the British 141 killed, and 421 wounded.
"The London Journals ," says the Dublin Editor , "announce the arrival of Hamburg and Altona papers by a Husum mail, which come down so low as the 15th of this month. These confirm the intelligence of the raising of the siege of Stralsund, and the consequent evacuation of Swedish Pomerania by the French army. They consider a battle between Beningsen and Bonaparte, before the latter crosses the Vistula, as inevitable, and anticipate the event with confidence."
The London Gazette announces the appointment of Lord Melville, Lord Teignmouth, and sir A. Wellesley, to be members of the privy council.
In addition to the above, the following are the most important articles contained in the New York papers.
LONDON, April 6.
Baron Behauven, the Swedish minister at our court, on Friday presented a note to our government, announcing that his Swedish majesty, in order to protect the commerce of the Baltic, and for military purposes, had found it necessary to blockade the river Peene; thereby preventing the passage of all vessels to or from Anclam, Wolgast, Stettin, &c.
April 14.
Peace between England, Russia and Turkey.
We ( Courier ) had the satisfaction to announce, yesterday, the glorious intelligence received from the Dardanelles. Government have not received the official despatches from Sir John Duckworth or Mr. Arbuthnot; but they are in possession of other advices, to which, we understand, they attach implicit credit. Indeed the Dutch papers to the 6th, which have arrived, render the intelligence very probable. The Vienna Court Gazette of the 21st of March, contains the following paragraph: "Admiral Louis's squadron, cruising off Tenedos, was reinforced between the 15th and the 18th of Feb. by 4 three deckers, and several frigates and corvettes; and on the 21st the English forced the Seven Ports which protect the passage of the Dardanelles, burnt a ship of the line, and also destroyed some Turkish frigates in the channel. In consequence, fresh negotiations & proposals for accommodation took place, and were continued when the latest accounts came away."
The intelligence which government has received is more particular, as well as more recent. Admiral Louis remained off Tenedos, cruising between that island and the island of Lemnos, till he was joined by sir J. Duckworth—they then forced the passage of the Dardanelles amidst a tremendous fire, which however, did little damage to our ships. The fire from the Old Castle on the north side of the Strait, is said to have been for a short time peculiarly heavy, but it was soon silenced by the British thunder, and the fort is said to have been reduced almost to a heap of ruins. The Turkish squadron opposed an unavailing resistance. It is said that the number of ships taken or destroyed was much greater than the Vienna Gazette states; the number is reported to have been ten sail of the line. The vigor of our proceedings, in conjunction with the Russian squadron, spread universal consternation and dismay. Proceeding through the Dardanelles into the sea of Marmora, we prepared to carry our force before Constantinople, but before any thing was attempted against that city, a messenger was sent off to the Divan, offering terms of peace. Divan, after a short consultation, acceded to them; and the following is the substance of the conditions we dictated in concert with our allies to the Porte.
"That the English should retain possession of the Dardanelles till a general peace."
"That Russia should also keep possession of certain of the Turkish fortresses till a general peace, as a security for the fidelity of the Porte."
The first and immediate consequence of this act of rigor, was the dissolution of the French influence—Sebastian was ordered away from Constantinople in 24 hours.
April 29.
It was reported last night that the Duke of Portland had resigned, and that Lord Sidmouth was placed at the head of the treasury. This event has not, however, taken place, but that some change in the cabinet is on the tapis, we can hardly doubt, having had it stated to us from many quarters. There are difficulties in the way which will not be easily surmounted. Mr. Canning, it is said, resists the admission of Lord Sidmouth, as does also Lord Melville; while others of the cabinet maintain the measure to be indispensable necessary. We hope to be able to speak more decisively in a day or two.
STAR.
HAMBURG, March 30.
The head quarters of the French army continued at Osterode on the 22d inst.
The latest accounts from the theatre of war seem to announce great events. It is reported that the right wing of the
French army, under marshal Massena, has made a movement upon the left of the Russians. It is true, a decisive action appears inevitable—The alarm excited by these movements are compensated by new hopes of peace. All the letters from the theatre of war say that proposals of peace have been made; and it is known that the negotiations to which the presence of M. De Kleist at the French head quarters have given rise, are not entirely broken off.
"We have looked in vain for any account of a battle between the Russians and French the last of March, in which the former was victorious, having taken and destroyed about fifty thousand French troops, &c." There is a publication from the Koning Luid Gazette of March 16, containing Beningsen's circumstantial account of the battle of Prussian Eylau; this is the battle which, it is presumed, Keil's "ever attentive correspondent" has mistaken for a battle fought the latter end of March. We have no account whatever of any such battle. If the bullets, bayonets and swords of the Russians were as fatal, swift, and destructive as the pens of our federal editors, the French army would long since have been annihilated.
The news brought by the Dartmouth is of the utmost importance, although there is nothing new from the head quarters of the French or Russian armies. It will be observed, that the accounts we have received by this vessel are all English accounts, and relating to the operations of that government.
The official account of the capture of Montevideo, is interesting, but too lengthy for our present publication. The resistance was obstinate; much slaughter attended the assault and capture. The British have taken much ammunition and stores and upwards of 300 pieces of cannon.
The news from Turkey evinces anew the weakness of that government. Let who will be victorious or vanquished, the downfall of that government and the dismemberment of its territory is fixed as fate.
The dismemberment and divisions in the new British administration, and the certainty that the parliament will be speedily dissolved, are indications of weakness and disunion more injurious to the interests of that country than the capture of Montevideo and the Dardanelles can possibly be beneficial. When to these circumstances are added, the facts, from the English papers , that Russia complains bitterly of the conduct of "England," and that "it is even feared that Russia is treating for peace," we can see no ground for rejoicing among the friends of England, here or elsewhere. The more we reflect upon the news brought by the Dartmouth , the more deeply we are impressed with the conviction that "the most stupendous fabric of human wisdom" totters to its base.
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NOTICE.
MESSRS. Robert King and Charles Croughton and Robert King, James Thompson and Thomas Ravenel, John Edie, Conrad Laub and William Davidson, Executors of James Short, deceased.—Take notice, that I shall proceed to take the following depositions at the times and places hereafter mentioned, to be read as evidence in two suits now depending in the Chancery Court for the Richmond District, in which suits I am plaintiff and you are the defendants, to wit, at the tavern of Mr. Norris, at Fauquier courthouse, on the 30th day of June in the year 1807, between the hour of ten in the morning and sun-set of the same day, I shall take the depositions of Mr. John Love and Mr. Josiah Watson, sr. and others. At the tavern of Paul Verrier, at Orange courthouse, on the 6th day of July, 1807, between the hour of ten in the morning and sun-set of the same day, I shall take the deposition of Charles Noel and others. On the thirteenth of July, 1807, between the hour of ten in the morning and sun-set of the same day, I shall take the deposition of John M. Rose at his dwelling house in the county of Buckingham, and on the 29th day of July, 1807, between the hour of ten in the morning and sun-set of the same day, in Brunswick courthouse, I shall take the deposition of Abner Newman and others.
ROBERT H. ROSE.
Richmond, June 1st, 1807. 4w By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by William Wood of B. I. I shall proceed to sell at public sale, on the first Monday in July next, at the front door of the tavern of Triplet T. Estes, in Charlottesville, for ready cash, two slaves, Rob and Jack, for the purposes in the deed mentioned.
JAS. BARBOUR,
Trustee.
May 4th, 1807. 3t*
J. H. I. COHEN, (Second door below Mr. S. Pleasants' Book Store.)
Has just received a fresh assortment of SPRING GOODS.
—AMONG THEM ARE—
Pink strip'd Jaconet Soffa crape hdkfs. muslins { Cotton cassimeres Cambric Jaconets { Fashionable Waist- Spider Nett { coating Colonade and Lenox Cotton & thread Ho- muslins and Veil { sieri Silk Chambrays { Ladies white and co- Dimities & Calicoes { lord's Kid gloves Pink & other colors Extra shammy do. Gingham { Madras and Bandan- Satin damask, and { na hdkfs. Serge silk shawls { Irish Linens, &c. &c. * * A further supply is daily expected. Richmond, May 22d, 1807. tf
FOR SALE,
MY LANDS in Cumberland county, lying on Appomattox river, joining the lands of Mr. William and George Skipwith; this Land is equal if not superior to any Land in Cumberland county, off James river, it contains 607 acres, one half of which is covered with fine timber of every description. There is on this land a decent DWELLING HOUSE, and between four and five hundred bearing apple trees of choice fruit. One third of the money will be expected when a title is made, the other two thirds may be divided into two annual payments. Mr. Jefferson or Mr. William Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purchaser.
FRANCIS EPTTS.
Chesterfield, June 3, 1807. 4w

MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice. MAT- TRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, oppo- site the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRES- SES repaired—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants.
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Fine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further de- scription is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th. 1807. tf
JAMES LYNCH, BLACKSMITH AND FARRIER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has lately removed to the first Cross street above the Eagle Tavern, leading to the basin—where he carries on the business as usual. Those that wish to favor him with their work, shall be strictly attended to Richmond, April 6. 1807.
Advantageous Establish- ment. THE subscriber, because of circumstan- ces which have lately occurred in his family, wishes to admit a partner in the business of the Henrico Gun-Powder Works, about a mile and a half from Rocketts, or to sell his rights in the same: Said works are so nearly completed, that they will soon be in operation, and the manufac- turer who is engaged to manage the making of the powder, understands the whole art so as to make it equal to any imported. None need apply for a share who cannot advance soon $1000, and employ their re- sources in the course of the business; there is a fair prospect that said works will be a very advantageous establishment; for fur- ther particulars apply to HUGH WARDEN Richmond, 1st May, 1807. tf
JOHN M'ENERY, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the ship United States, capt. Hardy, from Liverpool, his spring assortment of
SADDLERY; CONSISTING of almost every article in the business. Likewise Harness Mountings, plated and Brass of different patterns; Coach and Coachman Springs, Steps, long and short; Foot-men's holder Glass strings; Laces; Fringes; Glass, 24 by 20, 22 by 20, and 20 by 18; Horse-men's and Pocket Pistols; Secret Locks. N.B. Just received, a neat assortment of Saddlers' Leather—Skirting, Hog and Bag. All of which he will dispose of on mode- rate terms for cash. May 13. epIm
Fifty Dollars Reward. THE Lumberhouse of the subscribers was bro- ken open last night and robbed of Two Trunks of Goods: One containing Dimities, Toilets and Man- chester stuffs. The other containing Red Car- dinal Cloaks. The above reward will be given on apprehension of the thief, and discovery of the Goods. TAYLOR & BROWN. May, 9. 1807.
TO SELL OR RENT, My Store-House & Lot, In the town of Warren, Albemarle county. The house is new, and the lot well enclosed: the stand is equal to any in town. A fur- ther description will be unnecessary, as it is presumed no person will buy or rent, with- out viewing the premises. The terms will be made known by applying to Messrs. Tho- mas Daniel, Robert Anderson, Wm. Brown, of Warren, Mr. Archibald Branch at Buck- ingham Courthouse, or to the subscriber, living on the south fork of Slate river, eight miles above the courthouse. JAMES WALKER. Buckingham, 22d April. 1807. 6w
For Sale, A GOOD HOUSE & LOT, ON the hill near Mr. Thomas Ruther- foord's—for terms apply to ISAAC WEBSTER. Richmond, May 4th. 1807. tf
NEW LAW BOOKS, JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. SAUNDERS'S REPORTS, 2 vols. in 3 parts, complete, $13—To those who have subscribed, the price will be $12. DALLAS'S REPORTS, vol. 4, price $6. This volume brings down the decisions of different courts to the period at which the Hon. Judge Cranch commences his reports. Gentlemen may be supplied with this well-known valuable work com- plete, for $20. Any volume may be had separate, price $6. BOSANQUET & PULLER'S REPORTS, vol. 1 of a new series, or vol. 4 of the work, $5. ESPINASSE'S REPORTS, vol. 4, price $3—The set complete $12—Any vo- lume may be had separate. The works of Mr. Espinasse sufficiently evinces to the gentlemen of the bar, the utility of his Reports, &c. EAST'S REPORTS, vol. 6, price $5— the seventh volume is in the press—any volume may be had separate at $5 to complete sets.—The set $30. East's Crown Law, 2 vols. $11. Peake's Evidence, vol. 1, 2 50. The second part is in the press, and will be speedily published. The first volume has gone thro' two editions in this country. May 20. tf
BENNIT SCOTT, Taylor & Habit-Maker, RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond, and the public generally, that he has commenced business on the Main-street, next door be- low Messrs. McCay and Cowan, Watch- Makers, where all orders in his line will be executed with particular attention to fashion, neatness and punctuality. May 4th. 1807. tf
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY, Authorised by an act of the Legislature, and payment of prizes guaranteed by them, POSITIVELY commences drawing in the city of New York, on the second Tuesday in June next. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 1 of 25,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 10,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 5,000 DOLLARS. 2 of 2,000 DOLLARS. 6 of 1,000 DOLLARS. And several of 500, 200, 100, &c. &c.— Less than 2 1-2 blanks to a prize. The FIRST drawn ticket every FIFTH day will be entitled to a capital prize; and the SE- COND drawn ticket EVERY DAY, will be entitled to 200 dollars.
TICKETS, HALVES, QUARTERS AND EIGHTHS, ARE NOW SELLING AT WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York. By enclosing bank notes, of any descrip- tion, (post paid) to G. and R. WAITE, tickets and shares will be punctually re- turned by post, to any amount, and the ear- liest advice sent to adventurers of their success. During the drawing, WAITE's weekly printed prize list will be sent to the printer of this paper, and to the post master at Richmond; and at the conclusion of the drawing, will also be sent, the managers' printed prize list, for the satisfaction of distant adventurers. At the above offices, have been sold in the late lotteries, prizes amounting to a sum, exceeding 300,000 dollars. Present price of tickets, Seven Dollars, but will advance as the drawing approaches. Prize tickets in the late New York lotteries taken in payment. New York, March 10, 1807. 3m
SHOES. THE subscribers, under the firm of J. W. DENNIS & Co. have just received from the northward, a large supply of SHOES, which they warrant newly made, and of the best materials, viz: Gentlemen's superfine Shoes. do. fine do. Negroes coarse do. Lady's and Misses' leather Slips and Brunswicks. Boys' and Children's Shoes. Lady's & Misses' Kid & Morocco Slips with assorted colors, and without heels. Children's Morocco Shoes, do. Together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and fashionable BOA- NETS, all of which they offer at a re- duced price for cash, produce or accept- ances in town. J. W. DENNIS. BENJAMIN DENNIS. Richmond, April 23, 1807. tf
WHEREAS some time past, I purcha- sed a piece of land in Goochland coun- ty, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the o- ther bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above- mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bar- gain. WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806. tf
FOR SALE. SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES OF FIRST RATE SOUTH WEST MOUNTAIN LAND, FORMERLY a part of the estate of the late Col. James Madison, and lying in Orange county, within forty-five miles of Fredericksburg, and seventy-five of Rich- mond. The above tract of land is general- ly considered the best tract of high land in the county for tobacco, corn and wheat, and will produce from ten to fifteen bushels of wheat to the acre without manure or any other aid. There is a sufficiency of meadow land on it, and most of it reclaimed. It is under good fences, and in the course of the year I shall put on it a tolerable dwelling house and an excellent barn three stories high, with a stable in the lower one, with a wheat machine on the Scotch model. Another tract of LAND, lying in Am- herst county, on Harris's creek, within six miles of Lynchburg, and containing five hundred and five acres, being part of a tract formerly belonging to Col. Hugh Rose, dec. This tract is considered of equal quality to any land, in a neighborhood generally es- teemed the best soil for tobacco in Amherst. Any person inclined to purchase the land in Orange, will apply to the subscriber re- siding on the premises; and for the land in Amherst, to G. A. Rose, of Lynchburg, or to Mr. Landon Cabell, of Amherst. Ne- groes (in families) will be taken in ex- change for either or both of the above tracts of land. ROBERT H. ROSE. Orange, April 8th. 1807. 6m
ALL persons having claims a- gainst the late firm of Allen and Cody, of Caira, are requested to make them known to the subscriber—and all persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to make immediate payment WILLIAM M. ALLEN. Surviving partner of Allen & Cody. Caira, May 7th. 1807. 3w
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d. 1807. tf
TO RENT, A Neat House, IN the Falling Garden, sufficiently large to accommodate a moderate sized fami- ly, either by itself or with the following pro- fitable property, to wit:—An ice-house 20 feet by 18 and about 18 deep, well filled and pounded down with good clean ice— a bath-house, which if well attended to will yield a handsome profit; and also may be accommodated with a small or large part of a garden. The above property will be rented either for the season, say six months, or for a longer time, and possession given immedia- tely. Good security will be required for the rent. Enquire of JAMES LOWNES, on the premises. 3d mo. 16th. 1807. tf
PRICES OF Nails, Brads & Sprigs, MANUFACTURED at the Penitenti- ary, and for sale by NICHOLAS HALLAM, agent for the Commonwealth. A few doors above the Swan Tavern, Rich- mond. CUT NAILS. Wholesale. Retail. 3d. 12 1-2 cents. 13 1-2 cents per pound. 4d. 11 1-2 12 1-2 6d. 10 1-2 11 1-2 8d. 10 11 10d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 12d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 20d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 CUT BRADS. 8d. 9 1-2 10 1-2 10d. 9 10 12d. 9 10 20d. 9 10 WROUGHT NAILS. 6d. 12 13 8d. 11 1-2 12 1-2 10d. 11 12 12d. 11 12 20d. 11 12 20d. 11 13 Spikes of all sizes the same price as 30d 30d nails. CUT SPRIGS. 3d.—50 cents per thousand—4d. 67 cents per thousand—6d. 84 cents per thousand. Also, for sale as above, a variety of Plantation Utensils, such as Plough-irons, Harrow-teeth, Axes, Wedges, Chains, &c.
SHOES Of all sizes made of the best materials, may be had on the most reasonable terms. Where also may be had a general assort- ment of well chosen GROCERIES. May 13, 1807. tf
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE. ON Wednesday the 10th of June next, will be SOLD, at auction, on the pre- mises, if not previously disposed of at pri- vate sale, that beautiful
Square of Ground, Belonging to Col. Quarrier, and now occu- pied by him. For the convenience of pur- chasers, it is divided into Thirteen Lots, some of which are improved with dwelling houses and every convenience for families, and all of them are well situated, either for business, (being near the basin of the canal and public warehouse) or for the residence of families, having good prospects and a free circulation of air. A plan of the above property may be seen at the office of the subscribers, to whom, or to Col. Quarrier, all persons de- siring of purchasing at private sale, will ap- ply. Terms made known on the day of sale. TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. May 8, 1807. tds
ROBERT YANCEY. Respectfully informs the public that he continues to keep entertain- ment at the Red House in Jennings' Gap, sign of the Spread Eagle, situated in the forks of two roads, 12 miles from Staunton and 21 miles from Harrisonburg, leading directly to the different Mineral Springs in the back country. His house is large and airy, with plenty of lodging rooms, well furnished with good Beds. Liquors of the best quality. Also good Stables, to hold upwards of thirty horses, well furnished with Hay and Grain, and an excellent Host- ler, &c. He flatters himself by his assidui- ty to please to give general satisfaction to those who call on him. May 11th. 1807. 6w
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber living in Henrico county, on the 20th instant, a negro man named BILLY; it is likely he will call himself BILLY GRIFFIN, a- bout 33 years of age, a common black, sup- posed to be five feet 11 inches high, strait and well made, with a scar on one side of his face near his nose, he speaks fierce when spoken to, walks upright. His clothes are not worth mentioning, as I ex- pect he will change all of them except his shirts, which are home spun cotton. I ex- pect he will harbor about the Forge in New Kent county, as his wife lives there. He is well acquainted in Richmond and Charles City, about Col. Bradley's person delivering said slave to me or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward and all reasona- ble charges paid. All persons are fore- warned from harbouring him at their per- il. THEODORICK CARTER. Henrico county, May 22d. 1807. 3w
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, HENNING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful pre- cedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re- lease, mortgage, trust, &c.
MAP OF VIRGINIA. THE subscribers to the MAP of VIR- GINIA, are respectfully informed, that some copies of the work are now ready for delivery, and may be furnished by calling on Mr. JOHN POMFREY, Stationer and Book binder, whom we have appointed our agent for the city of Richmond. No time shall be lost to furnish the whole of our subscribers as well as purcha- sers. THE PROPRIETORS. Richmond, May 13, 1807. 1m
HARDWARE, IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY STORE. BREAM & FOLLET, AT the sign of the ANVIL, Main Street, Richmond, have received by the latest arrivals from England, a large and general assortment of Hardware, Iron- mongery and Cutlery, which they will sell by wholesale or retail, low for cash, or on a short credit, for approved security; AMONGST WHICH ARE— Waldrons of prime Corn & Grass Scythes; Sickles, Weeding Hoes, Garden Hoes and Rakes; Spades & Shovels; Trace Chains, Black-Smith's Bellows, Anvils, Bick Irons, Sledge and Hand Hammers; Vises, Screw- Plates, Files and Rasps, Carpenter's Join- er's, Cooper's, Currier's, Saddler's, Sil- ver Smith's, Watch Maker's and Shoe Maker's Tools; Locks, Hinges, Nails, Brads, Tacks, Screws, Brass Mounting for Cabinet Makers, Steel-yards, Scale Beams and Weights; Tea Kettles, Skillets and Spiders; Pots and Kettles; Bell Met- al Kettles and Skillets; House Bells, Grid Irons, Frying Pans, Waffle and Wafer Irons; Smoothing Irons, Block Tin Coffee Pots, Britannia Metal Tea Potts, Britannia Metal Table and Tea Spoons; Coffee and Corn Mills; Knives and Forks; Pen and Jack Knives; Scissors, Razors Razor Cas- es and Shaving Boxes; Ivory and Horn Combs; Curling Tongs, Razor Hones, Glazier's Diamonds, a few dozen of elegant silver mounted and plain green and white handled Table and Desert Knives and Forks; Table Steels, Butcher's Steels and Knives; Brass and Iron Wire; Tin in Boxes, Sheet Iron, Sheet and Bar Lead; Patent shot, Gun Locks, Flint, Bear, Wolf and Fox Traps; Screws and Bails for rais- ing mill Stones, Mill Gudgeons and Inks; German Steel, Marbles, Nova Scotia Grind Stones, Window Glass, with a great variety of other articles in the above line, too tedious to enumerate; of which a con- stant supply will be kept, and sold on terms worthy the attention of those who wish to purchase.
Also for sale 50 kegs FF Gun Powder, 15 Barrels Lister Oil, Bolting Cloths, Glue, and a general assortment of Brushes. Richmond, 21st May, 1807. 4w
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber, living in Louisa county, Virginia, on the 16th in- stant, a negro man named BILLEY; he is about 6 feet high, black complexion, bushy head, his forehead broad and short, lean and bony, long arms, his legs rather straight and inclined to be knock-kneed, looks to be about 35 or 40 years of age, has worked several years as a distiller, makes coarse shoes—he took with him a pair of brown corded overalls, striped jacket and a blue broad cloth coat. It is expected he will endeavor to pass for a freeman, and has probably obtained a pass to that effect. It is probable he will travel westwardly to Kentucky, where he has connexions, or perhaps, to the state of Ohio. Whosoever apprehends him and so secures him that I get him again, if out of the state shall receive the above reward, if out of this county Twenty Dollars, and if in the coun- ty Ten Dollars reward; if he is deliver- ed to me what the law allows besides the above rewards will be paid on delivery. All owners or commanders of vessels are hereby forewarned from taking the said negro man on board or carrying him off. Also all ferrymen from putting him across any river. ROBERT YANCEY. Louisa county, Yanceyville, } May 22d. 1807. 6w
Notice. THE Debtors to the late firm of GIL- LIAT & KIRBY are hereby informed, that THOMAS GILLIAT alone is em- powered to receive payment of the debts due to that concern. All persons having de- mands against them are requested to apply to Thomas Gilliat, and those indebted to the firm are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and discharge their respective debts. FOR JOHN GILLIAT & SELF, THOMAS GILLIAT. JAMES KIRBY. Richmond, 25th May, 1807. 3m
FOR SALE, Opposite Colonel Mayo's new Buildings, 4th, 3rd and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in hds. of the crop 1805—Imported early 1806 New England Rum in hds. and barrels 1 pipe very Superior Holland's Gin Rye Whiskey in barrels Loaf and Brown Sugar in Ditto Coffee by the barrel or bag Beef and Pork in barrels Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or planting Potomac Shad and Herrings, (cut) Stone Lime in large and small casks. And a general assortment of GROCER- IES, &c. &c.—which will be sold low for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for country produce, by JOB GREENE. Richmond, 27th May, 1807.
WANTED, AN APPRENTICE TO the Book Binding business. A youth of respectable connections, who can come well recommended—none other need apply.—Enquire at S. Pleasants' Book- Store.
THE editor of the National Intelligencer having, from a regard to his health, de- termined to exchange his present profession for one less laborious, offers to dispose of his establishment, consisting of the Na- tional Intelligencer, printed three times a week, and the Universal Gazette, printed weekly.—This disposition will only be made to a person of sound republican prin- ciples. It is desirable that the terms should be arranged by personal communication with the Editor. The Editors of Republican prints thro'- out the union will confer a favor by insert- ing this advertisement a few times in their papers.
BOOK BINDING, IN all its variety, is executed by the sub- scriber, at the Argus printing office and book store, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch, and in the most modern, improved and fashionable style. Printed Books bound in the most elegant and substantial manner, in morocco and calf, full gilt and lettered—also, in sheep gilt, and plain. Blank Books of every description, ruled to any pattern, and bound with the latest improved spring and patent backs, and Rus- sia bands & parchment corners, which add much to the strength of the books and ease and convenience of the writer. Orders from the country will be thank- fully received and punctually attended to as above.—Old books re-bound. WILLIAM LOWNES. Richmond, Feb. 16, 1807.
JUST RECEIVED From Lee and Son's Medicine Warehouse, Bal- timore, the following Genuine, Patent and Family MEDICINES, Prepared by Richard Lee and Son, sole proprie- tors, and sold by special appointment, at James Worrall's medicine store, and no where else in Richmond.
Observe that none are genuine without the sign- ature of Richard Lee and Son—on the out side wrapper of each article. Persons not attending to the above instructions, are liable to be imposed upon.
Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges. This medicine is superior to any ever offered to the public, being innocent and mild, certain and efficacious in its operations. Should no worms exist in the body, it will, without pain or grip- ping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
For the prevention and care of Bilious and Ma- lignant Fevers, is recommended. Lee's Anti Bilious Pills, Prepared by Richard Lee and Son, Baltimore. The operation of these Pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used in safety by persons in every si- tuation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off su- perfluous bile, and prevent morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first ap- pearance.—They are celebrated for removing ha- bitual constipation—sickness at the stomach, and severe headache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and care- fully preserved for use by every seaman.
Lee's Elixir, A sovereign remedy for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Catarrhals, Asthma, Sore throats, and approaching Consumptions. To parents who may have children afflicted with the Hooping Cough, this discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which chil- dren are liable.—The Elixir is so perfectly agree- able, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Lee's Grand Restorative, Proved by long and extensive experience, to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous Disorders, Consumption, Loss of Spirits, Loss of Appetite, Impurity of Blood, Hysterical Affections, Inward Weaknesses, Violent Cramps in the stomach and back, Indigestion, Melan- choly, Gout in the stomach, Palms in the Limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary Emissions, Obstinate Gleets, Flour albus (or whites,) Impotency, Bar- renness, &c. &c.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Inter- mittent Fevers.
Lee's Genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard, A safe and effectual remedy for Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the use of other remedies.
Lee's Genuine Eye-Water, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident.
Lee's Genuine Persian Lotion. Lee's Damask Life Salve. Tooth Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir, for the cure of every kind of Head-Ache. Restorative Powder for the Teeth & Gums. The Indian Vegetable Specific, for the Cure of Venereal Complaints. w8t
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