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The Enquirer.
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Europe.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 21.
Capt. Jenkins of the ship Ann, informs us that the city of Bordeaux was illuminated on the 1st of August, for 3 days, in consequence of the peace on the Continent; and that Bonaparte arrived in Paris, from the Grand Army, on the 27th of July.
TRANSLATED FOR THE MERCANTILE ADVERTISER, From late French papers.
PARIS, July 20.
Yesterday, at four o'clock in the afternoon, agreeably to the order of his majesty the emperor and king, his serene highness the prince Arch-chancellor of the empire repaired to the Senate, in order to communicate to its members the two treaties of peace signed with Russia and Prussia.
His serene highness was received with the accustomed ceremonial, and having taken his seat, he said,
"Gentlemen, the rapid course of the victories of his majesty, the emperor and king, was the certain omen of a glorious peace. Our hopes are accomplished by the two treaties of peace which I bring to the Senate. His majesty would not suffer them to be made public until they were laid before you. The Senate duly appreciates the delicacy of this reserve, and it will perceive therein a new proof of the attention of our august Sovereign, in maintaining the forms consecrated by custom and our laws.
"Amidst the great efforts which these political transactions present, there is one that will interest your liveliest affections. Devoted as you are, gentlemen, to the glory of the imperial dynasty, with what satisfaction will you not see its splendor, continually increasing, elevate to the throne of Westphalia a young prince whose wisdom and courage have just been signified by deeds so noble! In that, as well as in every other disposition forming these treaties, you will trace, gentlemen, the constant cares of the founder of the empire, to consolidate the great system of which he has laid the basis. Your hearts will applaud the conceptions of a genius friendly to humanity, whose views and precautions all tend to spare the effusion of human blood. The continent may at length calculate upon a durable peace. The memorable interviews which have just taken place on the borders of the Niemen, are the pledges of long tranquility. The tokens of mutual esteem and confidence which have been established between the sovereigns of the two most powerful nations of Europe, present a warranty against which all the efforts of hatred and ambition will henceforward prove abortive."
His serene highness having then handed the two treaties, they were read by senator Daperre, one of the secretaries.
The reading being ended, the senator Lacedede, speaker of the senate, made the following reply.
"My Lord, the reading of the two treaties of peace, which his majesty the emperor and king has been pleased, through your serene highness, to communicate to us, inspires upon the senate new sentiments of the liveliest gratitude.
"After so many harvests of glory, so many prodigies, and so much good, the senate feels more than ever the necessity of presenting to his imperial and royal majesty its homage and its vows.
"We know we shall soon have the advantages, so precious for every Frenchman, of enjoying the august presence of the greatest of monarchs. But days, hours, and even moments, seem like so many ages to our just impatience.
"I then move, senators, that the senate orders the transcription upon its registers of the treaty with Russia, and of that with Prussia. Secondly, that a special committee be charged to draft an address expressive of the sentiments of love and respect with which the senate is deeply affected for his imperial and royal majesty."
The two motions of senator Lacedede, were unanimously agreed upon.
The committee appointed to frame the address is, consists of his eminence Cardinal Fesch, Messrs. Lacedede, Monge, Laplace, and Semonville. They will make their report on Monday the 27th instant.
Conformably to orders from his majesty the emperor and king, transmitted to his serene highness the prince Arch-Chancellor of the empire, his excellency the grand master of the ceremonies preferred to the heralds to proclaim in Paris the peace which has just been signed with Russia and Prussia. This publication has taken place yesterday, 24th July, as follows:
At 5 o'clock in the evening, the heralds on horseback, attended by 24 justices of the peace and a numerous detachment of troops, set off from the Tuileries, and proclaimed throughout Paris the articles of the treaties concluded between his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, protector of the confederation of the Rhine, and their majesties the emperor of all the Russias and the king of Prussia.
The train in all its rounds was followed by an immense concourse of people, who evinced their pleasure and gratitude by the liveliest transports & cries a thousand times repeated of vive l'Empereur . In the evening there was a general illumination.
The emperor is expected here to-morrow or the day following. It is supposed he will go direct to St. Cloud.
DRESDEN, July 18.
His majesty the emperor set off from Konigsberg, on the 15th at 6 in the evening, and arrived on the 17th at noon, at Marienwerder, where he dined an hour. At 12 o'clock the same evening he passed through Posen, where he remain-
ed two hours; during which he received the civil officers of the Polish government.
On the 16th at noon, he arrived at Glogau, and on the 17th at seven in the morning at Bautzen, first town of the kingdom of Saxony, where he was received by the king. These two sovereigns conferred together for some time in the mansion house of the bishop; the king entered into the emperor's carriage; they arrived together at Dresden, and alighted at the palace. This day at 6 in the morning, the emperor mounted on horseback to survey the environs of Dresden.
The sentiments which his majesty found in Saxony, are similar to those that have been expressed to him on the whole of his way in Poland; an immense concourse of people crowded together every where on his passage.
(Moniteur.)
The names of the principal personages put to death during the revolution which took place at Constantinople on the 29th of May.
Fifteen ministers or principal chiefs have been sacrificed to popular fury, viz.
1st. Ibrahim-Effendi, Kiaya to the Sultan, favorites of Selim; he was reproached with being one of the authors of the Nizam-Gerid, of protecting the rebels and extortions of Romelia, of having enriched himself by sharing the proceeds of their pillage; friendly to Paliwan-Oglou, and Delli-Cadri, he favored the Servians; a deputy Servian was found at his house; he was secretly a friend to the Russians. It was upon him that the people vented their greatest fury.
2d. Hajy-Ibrahim-Effendi, Tersana-Testerdar, considered as one of the most zealous partizans of the Russians, and of the Nizam-Gerid.
3d. Inglia-Mahmoud-Effendi, (or English Mahmout,) an old Effendi, formerly ambassador to England, considered as devoted to the English and Russians, author of the treaties with Russia respecting Wallachia and Moldavia.
4th. Ricap Selim-Effendi, secretary of state. 5th. Ricap-Beyliczi Effendi Reis, minister of the interior; both partizans of the Nizam-Gerid.
6th. Hafanico, custom-house officer, a very rich man, accused of extortion.
7th. Ali Effendi de Morea, tersana-emini, who was ambassador in France during the expedition to Egypt. (The motives for his proscription are not mentioned.)
8th. Achmet-Bey, Nizam Gerid testerdar. 9th. Cior-Achmet-Bey, first groom to Selim. 10th. The private secretary of Selim. The motives for their death are not assigned. They were the friends and protectors of prince Meros.
11th. Bistagi-Bachi . . . . . Misuse of power at the taking of the channel of the Bosphorus.
12th. Jussuf-Aga, confidant of the Sultan's mother of Selim, during life, and minister having the sole control of all state affairs. He was reproached with most every thing that happened during Selim's reign; he was a great enemy to the French, and he was thought to be the cause of the departure of Marshal Brune from Constantinople.
13th. Chamili-Raip-Effendi, second minister of the interior.
14th. Halil-Hafegi, bei-Basi of the Nizam-Gerid, or general.
15th. Capan Naipi, director of the granaries of government.
It is said that four of the principal chiefs, followers of the grand Vizier, have been demanded and sent to Constantinople to be put to death. Kait-Effendi, collector of the contributions of Servia, and who at the time was at Sophia, has, it is said, shared the same fate.
The ship Swift arrived from New-York at Liverpool on the 6th of August, bringing Mr. Jefferson's Proclamation, respecting the late action between the British and American frigates, which was immediately printed off, and sent to the different commercial towns, tending in a great measure to relieve the anxiety under which the merchants in general laboured, respecting war or peace, and inducing many to execute their orders, which previously had been suspended; though very few goods were shipping, and the vessels in general preparing to sail with what little freight they had on board, or little more than half-stuff. Insurance on American vessels, which had risen to six guineas (and even higher at that) had immediately fallen on the above intelligence to 3 guineas. There were supposed to be upwards of 120 sail of American vessels in the port of Liverpool on the 30th July.
By a vessel arrived at Lew-London, information is received of the death of Victor Hughes, governor of Cayenne.
September 23.
Captain Kelly of the ship Pittsburg, arrived at Philadelphia from Tonnington, informs that the only reports current were, that by a supplementary article between Bonaparte and the emperor of Russia, prince Constantine was to be declared king of Poland; and that Bonaparte had expressed his determination, of "taking under his protection" the Danish fleet. Capt. Kelly left at Tonnington, ship General Eaton, of and for Philadelphia in a few days. Also the eastern ship Rohan, Treadwell, for Philadelphia the 15th August.
LONDON, Aug. 7.
To the Editor of the Morning Post.
Sir, I have been much pleased with the fair and comprehensive view which you have taken of the recent intercourse with America. It is unfair to anticipate what may or may not be the future determination of the respective governments, when they shall be possessed of all the circumstances which led to that unpleasant event. But if we are to form an opinion from the partial relations which have reached us, that opinion must surely be favorable to the British commander. His conduct appears as eminent for decision and moderation as that of the other is marked by irresolution and impetuous hostility.
But what furthers me most, is that from the tone of your paper, they seem to insinuate that nothing of this kind ever before took place between these nations. From among others of a similar nature which I could mention, I shall select one, because I was an eye-witness of it myself. An American squadron of three frigates and a sloop, under the orders of commodore Dais, entered the Mediterranean in the summer of 1801, to cruise against the Tripolines, with whom at that time they were at war. Altho' it was universally known that a great proportion of the crews consisted of British seamen, yet no interruption was given them by the officers commanding on that station, but on the contrary every facility af-
forded that could ensure success against their enemies. One day, when the President, which bore the commodore's pendant, and the Philadelphia, another frigate, happened to be the only ships of war in the bay of Gibraltar, a boat, as was frequently the case, came on shore from the President. After landing, one of the men declared that he would not return on board of the frigate, that he was a British subject, and he would claim protection accordingly. On his refusing to embark, a scuffle ensued, in which the sailor was severely wounded. He contrived, however, to reach the main guard, when the officer on duty there took him under his protection. He was pursued by a midshipman and a party of men, and at the request of the midshipman, who assured the officer that he was a deserter, he was delivered up and conveyed on board of the frigate before the affair had been officially communicated to the governor.
The captain of the prison ship went on board the President, to inquire into the merits of the case. The commodore stated to him, that every man in the squadron had sworn himself to be a citizen of the United States, before leaving America, and if they should take it in their heads to purjure themselves in every European port at which they might accidentally stop, and be encouraged in such conduct, that he would soon be left without a man; and that under these circumstances he felt it his duty to detain him as an American seaman. All this appeared extremely reasonable to the English captain.
From Cabet's Political Register of August 1.
"If the house of commons do yield (the principle on which these deserters were taken) our navy will not be long lived.—Mind, I do not pretend to say that we may not in this instance have been in the wrong; because there is nothing authentic on the subject; nor, am I prepared to say that our right of search, in all cases, extends to ships of war; but of this I am certain, that if the laws of nations do not allow you to search for deserters in friend's territory, neither do they allow that friend to inveigle away your troops or your seamen, to do which, is an act of hostility; and I ask for no better proof of inveigling than the enticing and refusing to give up such troops or seamen. The fault of our officers on that station has been excessive forbearance. The insults and injuries they have endured were disgraceful. I can form a very accurate conception of the rage of the people at Norfolk, and of the noisy town meeting; and their burning of the water-casks of the Melampus is perfectly in character. I would not commit an act of injustice to America; I would only demand and insist upon the rights of England; and above all things I would insist upon it that America should not be permitted to destroy the British navy. We are not to judge of the feelings of the people of America, properly so called, by what we read in their base and ignorant newspapers, &c. I venture to predict that when time has been allowed to cool men's minds, the voice of our friends and the friends of justice will prevail. They will not go to war with us. In dismissing the subject for the present, I beg leave just to add, that, if we permit the Americans to inveigle and detain our seamen, we cannot have a navy."
Domestic.
NEW-YORK, September 23.
A New Pamphlet.—A pamphlet was yesterday published in this city with the title of "THE BRITISH TREATY;" it is dedicated to "those Members of Congress who have the sense to perceive and the spirit to pursue the true interests of their country." The writer is a federalist and the pamphlet is uttered into the world at this juncture with the double view of impairing the well reposed confidence of the people in the patriotism, discernment, and integrity of the President, and of aiding the cause of England in our present misunderstanding with her. He professes to detail the substance of all the articles of the treaty which the President recently returned to the Court of St. James without submitting it to the Senate.
In what manner or whence the author has obtained the treaty, I will not now conjecture, but if he has impaired the substance of it correctly, its pernicious and indignant rejection by the President will endure him more than ever to every honest man in America, be his opinions what they may; for, according to the author's statement, there was annexed to it by the British government a condition, which, had it been yielded to on our part, would have degraded the U. States to their former abject circumstance of Colonial dependence.
Having thus noticed a production by which the administration is to be demolished and our independence laid with humility at the foot of the English throne, we leave it for the present with the promise to expose it fully to public view; which promise we shall perform with a cheerful and a zeal proportioned to our assurance that the injury mediated by the author, will recoil upon those of whom he is the avowed advocate.
Am. Cit.
BRITISH TREATY.—An interesting Pamphlet made its appearance yesterday, entitled "The British Treaty," dedicated "to those Members of Congress who have the sense to perceive and the spirit to pursue the true interests of their country." The following is given as the "purport of that treaty." People's Friend.
The first article, like the first of that concluded on the 19th November, 1794, by Mr. Jay, is merely formal; and the second confirms the first ten articles of the old treaty. It is, therefore, proper to give a glance at them.
The first, as is already mentioned, is merely formal; and the second is executed.
The third gives to each party the right of passing through the territories of the other, in America, except within the limits of the Hudson's Bay Company. We find in it the following clause. "But it is understood, that this article does not extend to the admission of vessels of the United States into the sea-ports, harbors, bays or creeks of his Majesty's said territories, nor into such parts of the rivers in his Majesty's said territories as are between the mouth thereof and the highest port of entry from the sea, except in small vessels trading bona fide between Montreal and Quebec, under such regulations as shall be established to prevent the possibility of any frauds in this respect. Nor to the admission of British vessels from the sea into the rivers of the United States beyond the highest port of entry for foreign vessels from the sea. The river Mississippi shall, however, according to the treaty of peace, be entirely open to both parties; and it is further agreed, that all the ports and places on its eastern side, to which either of the parties belonging, may freely be resorted to and used by both parties, in as ample a manner as any of the Atlantic ports or places of the United States, or any of the ports or places of his Majesty in Great Britain."
The fourth article, after mentioning that "it is uncertain whether the Mississippi extends so far to the northward as to be intercepted by a line to be drawn due west from the Lake of the Woods, in the manner mentioned in the treaty of peace," provides "for a joint survey of the northern part of that river;" and agrees, that "if on the result of such survey it should appear that the said river would not be intercepted by such a line," the parties will regulate the boundary in that quarter by amicable negotiation.
The fifth article, after mentioning that "doubts had arisen what river was truly intended under the name of the River St. Croix," provides for ascertaining that river, and the latitude and longitude of its mouth and source.
The sixth, seventh and eighth articles have been executed.
The ninth provides for persons holding lands in the dominions of one of the parties who are subjects or citizens of the other; and the tenth is a stipulation in favour of moral honesty, viz. that neither party shall favour or confiscate debts or property in the funds, &c.
The third article of the new treaty provides for and regulates commerce between the United States and the British East-Indies, in the same terms as the thirteenth article of the old treaty, except that the words, "and sailing direct from the ports of the said States" are inserted in the first clause, which now runs thus: "His Majesty consents that the vessels belonging to the citizens of the United States of America, and sailing direct from ports of the said State, shall be admitted and hospitably received in all the seaports and harbours of the British territories in the East-Indies," &c.
The fourth article of the new treaty is the same as the fourteenth of the old one, and stipulates for a general liberty of trade between the United States and the British dominions in Europe.
The fifth article of the new treaty is the same as the fifteenth of the old one (regulating the duties on ships and merchandise), with two exceptions: The first refers to the United States the right previously reserved to Great-Britain, of imposing a tonnage duty equal to that which shall be imposed by the other party. The second is made by substituting a new clause for the reservation formerly made by Great-Britain, of "the right of imposing on American vessels entering into the British ports in Europe, such duty as may be adequate to countervail the difference of duty now payable on the importation of European and Asiatic goods when imported into the United States in British or in American vessels." Instead of this, the following words make part of the new article. "And in the trade of the two nations with each other, the same duties on exportation or importation of goods or merchandise shall be imposed, and the same drawbacks and bounties allowed in either country, whether the exportation or importation shall be in British or American vessels."
The sixth article of the new treaty states that the parties cannot agree about our trade to the British West-Indies; but that "while they will attempt an amicable agreement, both may exercise their existing rights."
The seventh of this, like the sixteenth of the other treaty, provides for the appointment of consuls, &c.
The eighth of this, like the seventeenth of the other, provides for speedy decision on the capture and detention of vessels suspected of carrying enemy's goods or contraband of war. There is added a promise "on the part of Great-Britain, that hereafter indemnification shall be granted for unjust seizure, for detention and vexation."
The ninth article is the same as the eighteenth of the old treaty (respecting contraband,) only that tar and pitch are excepted from the catalogue, unless when going into a place of naval equipment.
The tenth article is the same as the eighteenth of the old (respecting blockade,) with the addition, that passengers not in the military service of an enemy shall not be taken and made prisoners.
By the eleventh article, citizens of the United States may carry European Goods to the colonies of enemies of Great-Britain (from the ports of the United States,) provided that both vessel and cargo be bona fide American property, that the goods shall have been unloaded within the United States and that (in addition to that part of the duty already referred from the drawback on exportation) the further sum of one per cent. ad valorem on such goods shall be paid. They may also export from the U. States to Europe, the produce of colonies of the enemies of Great-Britain, provided they, being neutral property, shall have been unloaded as before, and that two per cent. ad valorem be paid on exportation in addition to what is referred on the drawback. After the expiration of the treaty, all antecedent rights on these subjects are to revive.
The twelfth article extends to ships of Great-Britain, and of all nations who shall adopt the same regulation, the protection of our neutrality from a marine league to five miles from our shore.
The thirteenth article is substantially the same as the nineteenth of the old treaty, regulating privateers.
The fourteenth is the same as the twentieth of the old treaty, respecting pirates.
The fifteenth article of this treaty, like the twenty-fifth of the other, prohibits the subjects or citizens of one party, to accept commissions from enemies of the other, and to commit acts of hostility.
The sixteenth, like the twenty-second of the other, forbids reprisals before a demand of satisfaction.
The seventeenth is the same as the twenty-third of the old treaty, which, after stipulating that "the ships of war of each of the contracting parties shall at all times be hospitably received in the ports of the other," provides that American vessels driven by "stress of weather, danger of enemies, or other misfortune," to seek shelter, shall be received in ports into which such vessels could not ordinarily claim to be admitted. This stipulation is now made reciprocal.
The eighteenth article, like the twenty-fourth of the old treaty, prohibits the armament of privateers belonging to the enemies of either, and the sale of their prizes in ports of the other party.
The nineteenth is the same as the twenty-fifth of the old treaty, permitting ships of war to bring in their prizes and take them away without payment of duties, and prohibiting the entry of ships of the enemies of either party, which shall have made prize unless driven by stress of weather; in which case they are to depart as soon as possible.
The twentieth is the same as the twenty-fifth of the old treaty, providing for merchants and others in one country when war breaks out with the other.
The twenty-first of this, like the twenty-seventh of the other, relates to rising up persons charged with murder or piracy.
The twenty-second is a new article respecting shipwrecks, and promising humane treatment.
The twenty-third secures to each the rights of the most favoured nation, and declares that "all treaties hereafter made by either with any nation, shall ipso facto be extended in all their favourable operations to the other."
The twenty-fourth engages to join in abolishing the slave trade.
The twenty-fifth contains the stipulation that this treaty is not to interfere with antecedent engagements. And,
The twenty-sixth limits the duration to ten years from the exchange of ratifications.
It is dated the 31st December, 1805; but previous to the signature two notes were given, by the British to the American commissioners. The first keeps open for future discussion a claim of Britain not to pay more on goods sent from Canada or New-Brunswick, into the territories of the United States, than is paid on the importation of such goods in American ships. The second note declares that the King of G. Britain has directed his commissioners, before they sign the treaty, to deliver that note, in order that a fair understanding may be had by all parties of his Majesty's views, in consequence of the blocking decree, to which the attention of the American commissioners is invited.
The decree so recent in point of time, and so novel and monstrous in its nature, that his Majesty is at a loss to calculate on events; but supposing, however, that it will be formally abandoned or totally relinquished by Bonaparte, or in case he is mistaken in that supposition, he rests with confidence on the good sense of the government of the United States, that they will not submit to an innovation so destructive of the rights of neutral commerce. Should he, however, be mistaken in all these points, and the enemy should actually carry into execution his threats, and neutral nations acquiesce in such usurpation, he may probably, though reluctantly, be obliged to retaliate. The treaty secures to the U. States so many privileges of neutral commerce, that at a time when his Majesty and all neutral nations are threatened with such extension of belligerent pretensions from his enemies, without any explanation from the U. S. what they will do in case Bonaparte attempts to force on them his decree, his Majesty must reserve to himself to act according to contingencies in that particular, the signing of the treaty notwithstanding. And as the distance of the American commissioners from their government renders a previous explanation impossible, his Majesty authorises his commissioners to finish the treaty. This is done under the fullest persuasion, that, before the treaty returns to Europe from America ratified; time will discover the formal abandonment or tacit relinquishment of the enemy of his pretensions; or in case that should not take place, that the government of the U. S. by their conduct or assurances will secure his Majesty that they will not submit to innovations so destructive of maritime rights. But in case Bonaparte enforces his decree according to its tenor, and if neither by the assurances nor conduct of America a disposition is shown to oppose it, his Majesty wishes it to be fairly and clearly understood, that he will not consider himself bound by the signature of his commissioners to ratify; or in case he ratifies, he will not and cannot be precluded from adopting such measures as may seem necessary for counteracting the designs of his enemy, whenever they shall occur, and be of such an extraordinary nature as to require extraordinary remedies."
Extract of a letter to the editor, dated Providence, R. I. Sept. 15, 1807.
I cannot resist my inclination to inform you of the flourishing state of the cotton manufactory in this quarter of the union; that is, to furnish you with the number merely of the buildings erected, and of the spindles now completed and in motion, and of those about to be finished and set in motion in the same buildings.
There are seventeen buildings erected upon the premises in this neighbourhood, in which are, already, six thousand and ninety spindles in operation, and in which there will shortly be an addition of fourteen thousand and twenty-six, making in the whole 20,116 spindles. These manufactures are all within 50 miles of this town, and seven-eighths the property of the citizens of this state. (Aurora.)
CHARLESTON, Sept. 11.
The Governor has issued his Proclamation, making known that Col. JOSEPH COLHOUN, is duly elected a Member of the House of Representatives of the U. S. in the room of the late Gen. Levi Case, deceased.
SEPTEMBER 15.
In the ship Agnes, capt. Bruce, and the brig South-Carolina, capt. Serrill, 24 pieces of heavy ordnance, a considerable quantity of muskets, and a large supply of all kinds of military stores, have arrived for the use of this State, sent by the government of the U. States.
The Hon. George Jones is appointed a senator in Congress, from the State of Georgia, in place of the late Mr. Baldwin.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.
By virtue of a precept of the Secretary of the Navy of the 12th inst. a Court of Enquiry will be held at Norfolk on the 5th of October, in the case of Commodore Barron. The court will be composed of the following officers, viz:
Capt. Alexander Murray, President. Capt. Isaac Hull, and Capt. Isaac Chauncy.
These gentlemen are the same with those, previously appointed, with the exception of Commodore Preble, whose long illness and consequent death prevented the court from sitting at an earlier period.
Nat. Int.
Extract of a letter from Charleston, (S. C.) Aug. 27
"The Yellow Fever is now raging with great violence here; and few that are attacked escape. The times are precarious and truly alarming; numbers die daily; and none last more than four or five days after being attacked with this dreadful disorder."
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Halifax Court-Martial. —The mock trial, but a full murder of John Wilson alias Jenkins Ratford, at Halifax, presents circumstances mortifying to the hirelings of Britain, and the federal fiction in this town. They have represented the men taken from the Chesapeake to be the identical deserters from the frigate Halifax, whilst at Norfolk; and that Com. Barron knew them to be on board, though he returned an evasive answer to the enquiry of Capt. Humphries. They have also asserted, that the President deligently stated that the men claimed by the British consul as deserters from the Halifax, were native Americans, when in fact they were Englishmen. These assertions are proved to be erroneous by the report of the trial.
The men mentioned in Admiral Berkeley's orders to have been on board the Chesapeake, were alleged to be deserters from the Bellona, Belleisle, Triumph, Chichester, Halifax and Zeno-bia. The answer of Com. Barron was, that he knew of no men of such descriptions to be on board the Chesapeake.
The men demanded by Lt. Townsend, thro' the British consul at Norfolk, as deserters from the Halifax, were named Hill, North, Hubbert, and Ratford; those taken by Capt. Humphries from the Chesapeake, were named Story, Martin, Ware, and Wilson. The three first are acknowledged by the British to be deserters from the Melampus; and we know they were taken by that vessel from the American brig Neptune, Capt. Crafts, of New York.
Ratford, who is said to have deserted from the Halifax, entered under the name of Wilson. Lt. Townsend declares, that when he visited the Chesapeake's rendezvous at Norfolk, he did not see him, nor did any of the Leopard's crew recognise him, though it is said he formerly belonged to that ship.
When a man, therefore, was not recognized by his shipmates, how could it be expected or supposed Com. Barron should know he was a deserter; and where is the evidence to substantiate the charge so often made against him?
It appears even from this document, that the men claimed by the British consul as deserters from the Halifax, and who, as the President of the U. S. affirms, "had been proved to be native Americans," were not on board the Chesapeake, except Ratford, who assumed another name; and it has not been satisfactorily proved that he was an Englishman.
It clearly appears, then, that Com. Barron avoided the entailment of such of the deserters from the Halifax, as had been either recognized or claimed by their officers, and that there was no cause for the gross attack on our National Sovereignty.
Hence, then, the outrage must be viewed by all true Americans as an unprovoked and wanton display of that arrogance and cupidity, which is so peculiar to the British nation: a character which has had a tendency to deprive them of the confidence, friendship and respect of the greatest portion of Europe, and is rapidly verging them to the shades of ruin and debasement, if not of annihilation. Best Chronicle.
FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE MER-CHANTS.
If the American government were to relax in the least from their original demands on the British government, they would receive and deserve the execution of every citizen of the United States; for the commerce of the United States would be forever subjected to every insult as before—if a British captain can obtain the right of search, if he is by any collusion permitted to set his foot on board an American vessel, then he will as before be guilty of excess—vexation, murder and piracy—the principles of the armed neutrality must be the principles of America, and we would advise our merchants to make up their minds fully to the contest—we have warned and re-warmed them for years, we have foretold the present situation of the continent, and all our predictions are verified, which they may have equally seen, if political fogs had not stupified and blinded them—we have long foretold them the present relations with Britain would follow—we have done our duty—we now tell them that Britain will not submit without a struggle—exactly in proportion as Russia and France, insist on the right of search being abandoned, so exactly in proportion will Britain resist the justice claimed by America—one remark is as good as a thousand, the die is cast, and let the merchants consider it.
There will be actual war, or at least a suspension of all trade.
In all the animadversions of the British ministerial points, on the meetings of the American citizens, we are termed a "mob"—the good people of Britain, are so full to every idea of civil liberty, and so much under the lash of the profligate clergy, princes and aristocracy, that they have no opinion that the people of any nation have aught to do with the laws but to obey them. Nothing shews so much the degraded and enslaved state of Englishmen—knowing that they cannot meet to deliberate on public affairs, but by the sufferance of ministerial magistrates—they persuade the population of Britain, that it is the same here also—or not recollecting that no war can be entered into by the U. States—but what is the war of the people—such they will find will be the war with Great Britain, and they will also find, that in respect to them there is no difference of opinion.
We trust that Paine's Bond will not, any longer, represent the wishes of the Tories and British agents, as the opinion of the United States—he must have had sufficient experience during the revolution—the British papers express a hope that the American government will be able to stem the torrent of mobility, which they would persuade their fellow slaves, is similar to their own popular meetings, only called to echo the language of their oppressors, and to bind their chains firmer to the yoke of their stupid tyrant. Aurora.
IMPORTANT.
A Captain Tomas, lately arrived at the eastward from Alicante, brings the following information:—Sometime in the beginning of June last, an American brig, the name of which is not recollected, but belonging to Norfolk in Virginia, was pursuing her course in the Mediterranean, homeward bound. In long. 6, 16, E. she was met with by an armed Tunisian schooner, full rigged and mounting 14 guns. The Captain of the Tunisian hailed the American and ordered him to bring to. The American obeyed. The Tunisian came alongside, when her captain and several of the men boarded the brig with drawn sabres. The fellows, however, neither committed nor threatened violence. They said they meant no harm, but only to do what was right. They then ordered the American to parade his men on the deck, which, being done, the Tunisian captain went up to two of them, who were mulattoes, and asked to what country they belonged. The American captain said they belonged to his country. The Tunisian asked how he knew that. The American said they had come with him like all the rest of his men, from his country. The Tunisian replied that that would not do, that he had heard A-
mericans played tricks, they looked like Mulattoes with their beards shaved, that they were the very same colour, and only, he was sure, pretended not to know their language—He said that the Bahaw, his master, never let Mulattoes go away from him, that they were always Mulattoes and might be brought back to the true prophet: That especially now he must bring back, from whatever land found, his own children, the followers of the faithful, as he was at war with Algiers and needed them to fight his battles, which were all for the prophet's sake. The two men were then taken out of the brig and put on board the Tunisian, the Americans not being able to prevent it. The freebooters said they would go look for more, threw up their caps, shouted and failed off.
The brig, thus plundered, was left so short of hands, that she put into Alicante, and was lying there unable to pursue her voyage when Captain Tomas came away. The affair was much talked of, and produced alarm among the Americans, who intend to represent the matter properly to their government. Aurora.
CHILLICOTHE, August 28.
From the late accounts, it appears that the Chippewa, To-wa, and Potawatomi tribes of Indians are for war! These nations, it is to be presumed, principally reside north of the lakes, within the British territories; and there is no doubt, from what we have learned, but that the British have their agents among them.
It appears that the Delawares, Mingos and Wian-dots are for peace. These tribes reside within the territory of the United States, and know their interest too well to commence hostilities. We have heard a variety of reports concerning the recent movements of the Indians, but generally they are too vague to be credited.
MONTRÉAL, September 7.
This city, in the course of the week past, has been honored with the company of his excellency lieutenant-governor Gore, of the Upper Province, the honorable chief justice Alcock, the attorney general, and a number of other gentlemen of distinction.
A Quebec paper of September 4, observes "That the whole of the Indian nation have offered their services to the British government in case of a war with the United States."
QUEBEC, September 3.
In consequence of the preparations for war which have been reformed to in the U. States during the existing differences between that country and Great Britain, similar measures have been recently adopted in this part of his majesty's dominions.
During the last ten days a levy of one-fifth of the militia men, between the age of 18 and 50 has been effected, nearly throughout the whole province.
The zeal which has been manifested on this occasion, with the exception of here and there a few individuals, will do lasting honor to the province of Lower Canada.
It is ascertained almost to a certainty that the Hon. Israel Smith, a Senator of the United States for the State of Vermont, is elected Governor of that State in opposition to Mr. Tichenor, a federalist, who has for many years filled the executive chair. Amer. Cit.
The wife of Desfosses with a numerous suite, arrived at Wilmington, (Del.) a few days since.
John Sevier, Esq. is elected governor of the state of Tennessee; and John Rhea, George W. Campbell, and Jesse Wharton, members of Congress.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 14.
Letters received in town last night from the U. S. Agent, at Port Wayne, of a recent date, mention not a single word of any alarm in that quarter from the Indians.
In consequence of a meeting of a great number of Indians at Greenville, assembled in a hostile and warlike manner; the acting Governor has deemed it proper to issue general orders to the different Brigadier Generals, in this western part of the state, to hold in readiness, at a moment's warning, a large proportion of the militia, completely equip for marching.
A letter received from JOHN SMITH, Esq. one of our senators in Congress to a gentleman in this town, states, that he has heard of the indictment alleged against him; and that he has wrote to the attorney general of the United States, desiring to know when his trial will commence, as he is ready and willing to attend at any time.
ANECDOTE OF GEORGE CLINTON.
It is stated that our venerable and patriotic Vice President, GEORGE CLINTON, who had been detained at the city of Washington, after the rising of Congress, by the illness of his youngest daughter, having taken his passage home with her in the New-York revenue cutter, was repeatedly hailed by the British ship of war Leopard in order to bring her to and search her. The Vice-President being then on deck, the Captain asked him what he should do, and whether it would not be best to heave to? "Why, captain," replied our venerable Schomberg at the same time taking a pinch of snuff with that coolness so peculiar to himself, "It will be time enough to heave to when the cutter begins to sink." The captain kept on his course, and the Cutter was soon out of reach of the English man of war.
The Enquirer.
RICHMOND, 30th SEPTEMBER.
TRIAL OF AARON BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
MONDAY, Sept. 21st.
James McDevitt again called in.
Mr. Lacy. How far did your evidence go, on your former examination? Mr. Wirt. The court floor in the United States. Mr. Lacy. Do you recollect any thing that passed, after you left the mouth of Cumberland?
The Witness replied to successive interrogatories, that he saw 8 or 10 arms in the boat, which he saw out in, the boat of Capt. Tyler and Maj. Smith, that he saw guns, but not so many, in the other boats; that Col. Tyler was the Captain of that boat; that he thought there were about 130 men at Cole's Creek; that at a little Bayou below Bayou Pierre the boats left and Col. Burr got out; he knew nothing of clearing ground for exercising the men; he did not see the boxes opened; that some of the boxes were 4 feet long and some six, that they were heavy, and he could not lift them; he saw 6 or 7 boxes; that a few miles below Cole's Creek, they went up on a hill, and formed a circle; Col. Burr told them, he was a them in their side, so long as he remained with them; that he had been taken from them two or three times; that he had been carried on his trial to Washington; and that he was now about to leave them; he told them, what was his, was their's, (alluding as the witness supposes to his property,) and that they might go on and settle the Ouachita country, which he had purchased.
Cross-Examined.
Mr. Burr. Did you see Gen. Wilkinson at New-Orleans? A. I do not know whether I saw him. Q. Who invited you to come here? A. I was summoned in
Pennsylvania. Mr. Blennerhassett. Do you recollect being in Dean's boat? A. I do. Q. Do you recollect, that its roof was leaky? A. I do. Q. Do you not recollect, that I expressed some fears, lest the leaks might injure my boxes? A. I do not recollect.
Israel Miller.
Mr. Hay. Were you at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I was. I went down with Mr. Tyler from Pennsylvania. Q. Had you any communication with Mr. Burr? A. I was introduced to Mr. Burr by Mr. Tyler at the island opposite the mouth of Cumberland. I never held any conversation with Mr. Burr. Q. How many men were at the mouth of Cumberland? A. On the whole between 60 and 70. I am certain there were not 100. Q. What did Mr. Burr say to the party on the island? A. He said he had something to communicate, which he would take another time for. Mr. McRae. How many boats were at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I believe ten. Q. How many men in each boat? A. There were 7 in the boat I belonged to; I know not how many were in the others.
Cross-Examined.
Mr. Burr. How many men went from Blennerhassett's island? A. About 31 men.
Q. Were these men used to labor; to farming or mechanics? A. Most of them were fit for it. Q. Did they not do hard work? A. They did. Q. What arms did they bring from Blennerhassett's island? A. I saw only one blunderbuss, one knife and a pair of pistols. Q. How much powder? A. I saw only a small cag. Q. How many lbs. do you suppose it contained? A. About 10 or 15. Q. Were they not short of powder to kill game; did they not very often come into your boat and borrow some? A. They did. Q. What kind of game? A. Ducks and turkeys. Mr. McRae. Do they kill this kind of game with bullets? A. Yes. Mr. Burr. If the gentlemen had ever been in Kentucky, he would have known, that it was considered injudicious there, to kill a squirrel or even ducks, with anything but bullets.
Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Jacob Dunkerley was re-examined; He stated there were two keels and four bateaux; that Mr. Burr had told him between Chickasaw Bluffs and Bayou Pierre, that his first object was to seize Baton Rouge, and make that his home, until he could collect his forces which he expected would amount to 10 or 12,000; he stated that Mr. Blennerhassett told him, that governor Foulk of Baton Rouge would order the men to take the flints out of their guns; he said that some of the men went up the Red river.
Upon being cross-examined, he stated that he had made a deposition at New-Orleans at the request, but not compulsion of Gen. Wilkinson; that he was well acquainted with the construction of bateaux, that they could go up stream, and that they were built for that purpose.
Stephen S. Welch.
Q. Were you at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I was; I only joined there. I was there with a load, and capt. Berry wished me to join and go down the river, to make a settlement; for that it was advantageous to young men. I said, that I had no income-goods; and being a single man, I was willing to go. Q. Who is Berry? A. John Berry, a man I met there. Mr. Burr. He was called captain of the boat.— Witness. He was appointed captain of the boat I went in. I agreed to go down. The proposition made to me by capt. Berry was to settle the Ouachita country; to have a certain portion of land, besides other compensation. Q. What was it? A. Capt. Berry offered me 10 dolls. a month; but I said, I was not for hire, and as I was a young man, would go as a volunteer. Q. Did you defend the river with them? A. Yes. Q. Do you recollect hearing any conversation from Mr. Burr to Mr. Floyd, on the subject of arms? A. I do not. Q. Did you go to Bayou Pierre? A. I did and also to Natchez. Q. What became of Mr. Blennerhassett? A. I think that he went down to Natchez with us. I think that the boat with his family aboard was stuck on the point of an island above Natchez, and that I assisted to get her off. I did not see Mr. Blennerhassett there, but I was told that he went to Natchez.
On being further interrogated, the witness deposed that he was on the piece of ground cleared for exercising; that he was stationed there with 16 or 17 others as a guard to watch the boats, about 200 yards from it; that the boats were then on the west side of the Mississippi; that he understood as the reason of this arrangement that militia were expected to come and carry the boats to Cole's Creek; that the orders of the guard were to let no one pass to the boats, without giving the counter-sign "Look Sharp;" and to fire if any one attempted to pass, not with an intention of hitting them, but as an alarm to the boats; that a man Noland from Berry's boat gave the orders, but he knew not who gave them to him; Noland was sometimes flying lieut. and sometimes ensign; that centinels were placed out who were relieved every 2 hours through the night till day-light; the guard were not Q. Were you ever better informed about the object of this expedition? The witness said, he had not been from those who had any authority, or who he supposed were better informed than himself; but there was a talk among the men, that they were going to take Baton Rouge.— Q. Why did your impressions change? A. The witness said that he did not know who was the first person that started such a conversation, but that he had first heard it from two or three or more who were talking in the bow of the boat; that he came forward and heard it; that it was further said, that they were going to drag the men to Florida. Some of them were very much scared at the time. He further said, that there were somewhere about 100 men at the mouth of Cumberland; that they had no agricultural tools, no ploughs, hoes or harrows, except edged tools to fell timber; that the search made by capt. Fitzpatrick was at the Bayou below Bayou Pierre; that being only in one boat when it was searched, he does not know whether the search was a fair one; that he never saw, but did hear that arms had been found and concealed; that he saw, not heard of the stopping a leak produced by two auger holes and ropes in the back part of the gunwale in the cabin occupied by Mr. Burr; for that Mr. Pryor being unable to stop the leak, he had called him, and he had stopped it.
Cross-Examined. — Mr. Burr. Did you know Dean's boat? A. It failed with us in company from the mouth of Cumberland; but I do not certainly know, whether it was connected with us. Q. What became of Boyce's boat? A. It went down to Natchez. Mr. Wirt. Who dismissed you from this party? A. When the boats were stopped and the eruption took place, I went down to Natchez. Mr. Wirt. When Col. Burr left the party, was there any ceremony of parting? any speech? A. He did speak to them. He said, he would have to leave them, till he could see them again. I think, he said, his property was to be distributed among them. Q. Was any thing said about wages; about the means of paying them? A. I don't recollect.— Mr. Burr. How did you come from New Orleans? A. I came with Gen. Wilkinson. Q. Were you subpoenaed? A. I was. Q. Had you any communication with Gen. Wilkinson? A. Not till after I had received the subpoena. Q. Did you receive any money there? any from Gen. Wilkinson? A. Yes; I received 10 dollars from Gen. Wilkinson to help me to bear my expenses as a witness. Q. Did you give any deposition there? A. None; but some statement of my evidence, taken down by Gen. Wilkinson; but I did not give any qualification to it.— WILLIAM LOVE, called in again.
Mr. Hay. When did you separate from the party? A. At Bayou Pierre. Mr. H. State the circumstances which induced you to leave them. Witness. The boat was going down to Natchez, and I went down in it. Q. What boat? A. The boat with them horseflesh in it. Mr. Wirt. Did you go in Boyce's boat to Natchez? A. Yes. Mr. Hay. Did you see consequence of any direction from Mr. Blennerhassett? A. I did not. Q. Why did you leave them? A. I was not in the party; and I thought I might as well leave them. Q. Was there no particular circumstance as to Mr. Blennerhassett, which induced you to do it? A. Yes. When I was in the boat Mr. Blennerhassett ordered me out, for he wanted to speak to the men in my absence. I was not pleased at this; as I thought
my life as sweet as the rest of them. Capt. Floyd however came, and told me, I might join as a volunteer, and gave me a musket. I went over to the party, but finding that I could not keep as high as the rest of them, I got discontented, and was determined to go to Natchez. Q. In what boat did you see the chest of arms? A. In Major Floyd's boat. Mr. Wirt. Do you know any thing of the guard? A. I was not there at that time. Mr. Hay. In what boat were the other chests? A. I do not say they were arms; but I saw some boxes on board of capt. Dean's boat. Mr. Wirt. Did you say you had no other reason for quitting, but because you could not keep up appearances? A. None.
Cross-Examined. — Mr. Burr. Who brought you round here from New-Orleans? A. Gen. Wilkinson. I was introduced to him by Sergeant Dunkleberger before I was subpoenaed. Every one of the party whom he could find was carried to the general. Q. Did Gen. W. ask you any questions? A. He asked some. Q. Was this before or after you were subpoenaed? A. Before. Q. Did you receive any money? A. I received about twenty dollars from the military agent after I was subpoenaed. Since I came here, I have expended it to the Marshal.
SAMUEL MOXLEY.
Mr. Wirt. Were you with this party? A. I was. Q. Where did you join them? A. At the Falls of Ohio. Q. Were you at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I was. Q. In whose boat did you descend the river? A. In Capt. Berry's boat; which was built at the Falls of the Ohio, and there joined the party. Major Floyd's boat also joined them there; besides a small bateaux, which was not loaded with provisions as the other two were. Q. Did you not proceed down the river with the boats which came from Blennerhassett's island? A. Yes; we were sometimes in company with them. Q. How many men were at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I suppose not more than 100. Q. Did you see these men introduced to Col. Burr? A. I did not. Q. Nor heard his speech? A. I heard nothing about it, till I got to Orleans. Q. Did you conceive that you belonged to this party? A. I did. Q. With whom did you make an engagement? A. With Mr. Berry of Indiana, 12 miles from Jeffersonville. Q. What was the nature of that engagement? A. To defend the Ohio and Mississippi and to ascend the Red River, to settle the Ouachita lands. Q. I was not certain whether these lands belonged to Col. Burr or Mr. Lynch; but I supposed, the latter. It was also stated, that should our frontiers be invaded by the Spaniards, we were to render every assistance in our power to resist them. Q. How many arms were in your boat? A. About 8 or 9. Q. How many men? A. About 10. Q. Were you at the Bayou, below Bayou Pierre? A. I was. Q. Did you know anything of consequence occur there? A. I do not know what you may deem important. Q. Were there any guards stationed there? A. There were, & for this purpose: the militia were said to be crossing the river above us in rafts and the guard were to give the alarm. Q. Was any ground cleared to exercise men? A. There was ground cleared, but I do not know for what purpose. Q. How large a dip? A. About half an acre. Q. To what purpose was it applied? A. I know not; but the guard were stationed there. Q. Was it that the guard might stay there? A. I do not know; but when it was cleared, I did not see the necessity of clearing it. Q. What instructions were given to the guard? A. I heard only from others; that if any one approached, they were to fire 2 guns; and then the guard was to go off in a small boat. Q. Did you think that the object of this enterprise was to settle lands? A. No.
Mr. Burr objected to such enquiries. How could the mere opinions of a witness have any influence in a court of justice? Might not those opinions be formed upon idle rumours? Gentlemen have substantial reasons for suspicion of the people of this state have been duped by such false rumours. The same means of deception were used in Kentucky; but they were not so easily duped, as the gentleman represents the Virginians to have been. G. J. Galt. Let the question be proposed in this form: Did you see any thing in the party itself, which induced you to think that there was a different object? A. I did not, before the arrival of the militia, when I began to entertain doubts of the object.
Mr. Wirt. Was there any part of your engagement about a service of 6 months? A. We were engaged for 6 months. Mr. McRae. What service? A. I am not certain. W. were to fly there to settle lands; and it was supposed the settlement would be made in that time. Q. What consideration were you to receive? A. Ten dollars a month and 160 acres of land. Mr. Wirt. Had you any manual exercise as you went down? A. We had on the roof of the boat, 2 or 3 times. Q. The boats were roofed? A. Yes; they were flat on top; The exercise was of our own accord. Mr. Lacy. Did you see the same operation in other boats? A. I did not. Mr. Wirt. Did you see any thing of the search by Col. Fitzpatrick? A. I was there. It happened at Thompson's Bayou. Q. Did Fitzpatrick see all the arms? A. The miscreants were taken from our boat, before Col. F. made the search. Q. To what boat were they carried? A. I know not; but they were taken out of our's. Q. Do you know any thing about the burying or concealing of arms? A. I do not. Q. Do you know any thing of holes bored in the gun wales of Col. Burr's boat? A. I do not. Q. You were in your own boat, I suppose? A. I was. Q. We were at too great a distance from them to have seen any such occurrence. Q. Do you know anything of it from public conversation among the men? A. I understood that the arms had been concealed. I heard it talked of in the company of the men, by different persons, that they were tied to a sawyer, also that they were taken up the Bayou and buried; and that they were concealed underneath Col. Burr's boat.
No Cross-Examination.
CHANDLER LINDSEY.
Q. Where did you begin with our voyage? A. I defended the river with Mr. Ellis from Pittsburgh. Q. What was the object of the voyage? A. Mr. Ellis called it a trading voyage. Q. Did you join the party at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I did. Q. What do you suppose was the force at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I should suppose that there were about 70 or 80 men. The circle, to which Col. Burr was introduced, consisted of 30 or 40; and I should suppose, they composed about a half of the whole. Q. Did you stop at Cincinnati? A. I did. Q. Did you receive any information of the party there? A. I heard that Col. Burr been there a day or two before; and had excited some consternation among the people there. Q. Did you stop at the Falls of the Ohio? A. The water was low; and occasioned us to remain there two or three days. Q. Was any of the party there? A. Mr. Kibby was there, engaging men to settle the Ouachita land. Q. Do you recollect his christian name? A. I do not. Q. On what terms did he wish to engage? A. Mr. Kibby stated to us the articles of agreement. They were nearly the same, as those which Mr. Moxley has described. Q. Were there any signatures to the articles? A. There were about 10 or 12. Q. What were the terms? A. It obligated them to go down the Ohio and Mississippi, and ascend the Red river, to the mouth of Black river and those waters up to the Ouachita river; and it was annexed, that if the frontier was invaded, they were to resist. Q. Did you defend the Mississippi? A. I went to Natchez with Major Floyd and Ralston and about 15 others in a keel boat purchased by Col. Burr of Mr. Ellis. Q. What was in that boat? A. Barilons, hoes, mattocks and a few barrels of apples. Q. Do you know where the barilons and other articles were obtained? A. Yes; they were purchased by Col. Burr of Mr. Ellis at the mouth of Cumberland. Mr. Wirt. Was Mr. Ellis's being there accidental? A. At the time Mr. Ellis was at the Falls, Maj. Floyd talked of making a contract with Mr. Ellis, for these articles; he did not however buy them; but told Mr. Ellis, that he would see Col. Burr on the river, and he was confident that the Colonel would purchase the whole. Q. Where were these articles from? A. From Pittsburgh. Mr. Wirt. My object is to ascertain, Sir, whether Burr's meeting with Ellis was in consequence of any previous arrangement between them, or the mere effect of accident.
Can you inform me as to the point? Was Mr. Ellis's voyage pre-concerted with Col. Burr? A. Mr. Ellis, Sir, was on a general trading voyage. Mr. Hay. How many of those articles were there? A. I know not. Mr. Ellis has, I believe, an inventory of them; and he is here. Mr. Wirt. Was Mr. Blennerhassett at the mouth of Cumberland, when the tools were purchased? A. He was. Q. Was any proposition made to you to join the party? A. There was. Q. Who made it? A. Col. Tyler asked me. I told him, that if there was nothing hostile in their views and there was a prospect of gain, I would join. He said, if there was anything hostile, he would be as far from it as any man. Mr. Wirt. Did you not join? A. I did. Q. I had a right to withdraw whenever I pleased. The greater part of Col. Tyler's men were, I think, on the same terms. Mr. Hay. Why did you make that reservation? A. From the reports which were then in circulation. Mr. Wirt. What were the terms? A. I joined on the same terms as the other young men, who were with him. Col. Tyler told me, he was going to settle Ouachita land; and those who went on first, were at liberty to purchase land. Mr. Wirt. For what time did you engage? A. I was at liberty to leave them, whenever I pleased. Mr. Wirt. Did you hear any objections from Col. Burr at the mouth of Cumberland? A. Only a few words. He said, that he had intended to have communicated his designs at that place; but that certain reasons prevented him. I understood him to say, that Col. Tyler, Major Smith and Floyd would make those reasons known to us.

writing, and had notified its existence to one of the opposite counsel, though it had never been publicly read in court. The clerk then read the paper in the following terms:  "The Attorney of the U. S. for the Virginia district, charges Aaron Burr, Harman Blennerhassett and Israel Smith, with a misdemeanor against the United States, in beginning, or setting on foot, or preparing or providing the means of a military expedition or enterprise, against Mexico, a province in North America, of the King of Spain, with whom the United States are at peace."  Mr. Hay. It is immaterial besides, whether this charge has been preferred; because though the charge actually alleged is treason, yet if the other charge should occur during the investigation of the evidence, it is the province of the court to inquire into it. Chief Justice. It would certainly be unnecessary to re-examine the same witnesses, a second time.  Mr. Wirt. Did you then hear nothing of the Mexican invasion? A I did not from any leading character. Mr. Hay. Who did you consider as the leading character? A Col. Burr, Tyler, Smith, Blennerhassett and Floyd. I had not been informed of the plan by the President's Proclamation. A That did not reach us before we got to Bayou Pierre. A Were you at Thompson's Bayou? A I was. Do you know anything of the ground that was cleared for exercising the men? A I testified in clearing it. Mr. Burr. The witness does not perhaps attend to the question: Was this ground cleared for exercising the men? A There was a talk that it was for that purpose; but I do not know, whether it was for that. Mr. Wirt. Do you say that the men never exercised there? A Never to my knowledge. Do you know any thing of the guard? A Yes. Sometime in the afternoon, a young man came up the river in a canoe and said there were 400 militia without any authority, coming to destroy the boats that night. This was told to Col. Burr, and we determined to get out of their way, if possible. Major Floyd concluded to put out centinels to give us information of their approach. The signal was to be the firing of a gun. Mr. Wirt. I understand you also that you did not receive the President's Proclamation before you arrived at Bayou Pierre? A I said that you had not reached us before we got to Bayou Pierre; but I am not certain whether it was there that we received it. Col. Burr. Had you received the Proclamation, before the guard was put out? A I do not recollect. Mr. Burr. Was it not afterwards? A I do not recollect. I heard that it was contained in some newspaper, perhaps in your boat. Mr. Wirt. Do you know any thing of the search? A I do; I was in our boat at that time. When Col. Fitzpatrick came, Col. Tyler lifted the curtain and he was introduced. We did not once change our posture. How many arms did he find there? A There were a couple of rifles, belonging to a Mr. Lamb, and some pistols. Did you hear of the searching of the other boats? A I did not trouble myself about them. Did you hear of the linking of arms? A I did not.  Cross-Examined:—Mr. Burr. How many guns had you at Beaver? A Five rifles. Did you see any more four boats that went from the island, how many? A Not more than 5, that I saw. Did you stop accidentally at the island? A I supposed so first; but I afterwards understood, that Col. Tyler and Mr. Blennerhassett were connected. How much powder had you with you? A About 25 pounds. Did you not borrow from one another? A We did. Was the powder scarce among you at the time? A It was. Was there any game killed? A I believe two deer were killed, at the time we were on the island. Was there any disturbance on the island? A None. Had you any reason to believe that any of that party would have acted in any unlawful design? A None. Did you see a printed report by Mr. Fitzpatrick? A No. Did you understand that the country was much alarmed there? A They were. And that the party was to be mobbed? A Yes. Did they were coming on board at night, with tomahawks & knives? A I do not recollect. Would not the militia have suffered extremely, if I had not told them? A I know that you sent over provisions to them. How many of them were there? A About 70. Did you not understand, that I had made a treaty with Cowles Mead for the preservation of my people? A I did not know it. Why tell us what was? We must move down to the mouth of Cole's Creek? A Major Fitzpatrick. The answer from Major Floyd was, that he must get more militia. Mr. Burr. This was a piece of information entered into between Mr. Mead and myself. I was at that time, 50 miles off, at Washington, (Mr. Hay) where I went to hand a trial. Mr. Blennerhassett. Did you hear of any report about arresting me, on the night I left my island? A I did hear something about it; but I believe it was not before the next morning, by whom? the militia? A No. Mr. Hay. Did you not hear of an arrest by Gen. Tupper? A I did not; but the morning after I left the island, Mr. Blennerhassett himself mentioned, that he understood there was a writ or warrant to do it; and asked us if we were willing to take him along after that was out. Mr. Wirt. Was Major Fitzpatrick a militia officer? A He seemed to be from his dress. Mr. Burr. Was there not a good deal of talk about a Spanish war? A Yes. I saw a good deal about it myself, in the newspapers.
HUGH ALLEN.  Mr. Hay. Where did you embark? A I embarked at Beaver with Maj. Tyler & Smith. Q. On what terms? A Mr. Tyler and Smith told me, they were going to settle lands; and that whatever profits they shared, I should share; I bearing an equal proportion of the expenses. Q. How many men did you see at the mouth of Cumberland? A About 70. Q. Was that the whole party? A Perhaps there might be more. Mr. Tyler's party was about 40; and Mr. Floyd's about 30 or 40; so there were in all about 70 or 80. Q. How many men came with Mr. Burr to the mouth of Cumberland? A I do not know. Mr. Wirt. Did Tyler's and Floyd's parties arrive there together? A We got there first, by a few hours. Q. When did you arrive there? A On the evening of the 20th Dec. Q. Did Col. B. a party, like Tyler and Floyd? A There were a number of boats there, which I understood were Col. Burr's. Q. Did any thing occur to change your opinion of the object of this enterprise? A The only ground of my ever changing my opinion, was, when I was, when I understood that the government designed to arrest Col. B. Mr. Hay. And do you think that men would have left the better part of the world, to go and settle a wilderness? Why did you go? A I made my calculations on this subject; Mr. Tyler and Mr. Smith had said that the object was the settlement of lands, which would be profitable.  Cross-Examined:—Mr. Burr. How many guns were in your boats? A 5 rifles and one fuzee gun. Q. Did you get any more, except at B's island? A None. Q. Did you ever see muskets & bayonets in those boats? A Never. Q. What was the condition of the boats? A They were able to go up the stream? A They were. Q. Did you ever see any boats that could go up the stream with them? A I never saw the experiment tried. Q. Do you know whether I had a single man at the mouth of Cumberland with me, except Dumaine the pilot? A I do not know him; nor how many were with you. Mr. Burr. Here stated, that he had hired hands at Nashville to bring him down to the mouth of Cumberland.—Mr. Burr. Were you present when I was introduced to the party? A I was. When you were introduced, you said you had intended laying something to us; but for certain reasons of your own, you had deferred it. Q. Did I say that I had any thing like secrets to disclose? A You did not. Q. Did you any reason to suspect that any of the party meditated hostility against the U. S. A Never. Q. What do you call the captain of a boat? is it not every man who
stands at the helm? A The way was to make him captain who is supposed to be the best workman. Q. How are new countries settled? is it not the way to send a party on before, to explore and prepare for the reception of others? A I never settled a new country; but I suppose that is the way. Mr. Wirt. Aye! that's an historical fact, for which we have better authority than the general records of nations.—Q. Did you see any powder on B's island? A I saw a quarter cask with about 25 lbs. of powder. Mr. Burr. Did you use that continually on the river? A That, who chose, did. Q. Did you know of any more powder on board the other boats? A Not till latterly. Mr. Burr. Were there not some kegs of biscuit? A Yes. Q. Were there any bullets in barrels? A All the bullets I saw were in canisters on B's island. Mr. Wirt. Had you any reason to believe, that you were going to New-Orleans? A Not before I got to Natchez, when I determined myself to go down.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23.
On account of Mr. Fisk's indisposition, the following deposition was taken and read:
The affidavit of David Fisk, of lawful age, who being first sworn before me, Daniel L. Hylton, a Justice of the Peace for the county of Henrico, faith, that some time in the month of September, 1806, a certain Davis Floyd, of the Indiana Territory, came to this affiant and asked him if he did not wish to take a voyage down the river with him during the course of the fall or winter, that he was going to settle a new country, the Wahitah on the Red river. This happened either the next day or a few days after col. Burr had left Jeffersonville, the residence of the said Floyd. At that time this affiant did not tell him whether he would go or not; but about two or three weeks afterwards he did agree to go, the said Floyd having several times mentioned what a fine chance there would be for him; that they would not agree to give to any one man more than twelve dollars a month, and one hundred and fifty acres of land at the end of six months, besides clothes and provisions; but as he and this affiant were well acquainted, if he would have a confidence in him, he would do something very clever for him; and if they succeeded in their object, there would be fortunes made for all that went. This affiant asked what other object they had besides settling the Wahitah land. The said Floyd answered, that there was a new road to be cut a great distance and several houses to be built which would be a very profitable undertaking. No positive bargain was made between the said Floyd and this affiant. On the 16th of December, 1806, this affiant moved down the river from the Falls of the Ohio in the Indiana Territory, with the said Davis Floyd, with two boats and one batteau, which the said Floyd had built there. On the same day just as they were about to start, they were joined by Herman Blennerhassett, Comfort Tyler and Israel Smith, with four Batteaux and a number of men; the exact number he cannot state, nor does he know the number that started with the said Floyd; but when the boats joined col. Aaron Burr at the mouth of Cumberland, (which was on a Saturday night, either on Christmas night or the first Saturday after Christmas,) he understood that the whole number of men, including those of the said Aaron Burr, were one hundred and three. After the boats had left the Falls of the Ohio three or four days, he discovered for the first time, on board one of said Floyd's boats a chest and a box, the former of which it afterwards appeared contained muskets and bayonets, a few rifles and blunderbusses and pistols; the latter, rifles. A day or two afterwards the said Floyd enquired of the men if they did not want each of them a gun to take care of; that he had some there which he was afraid would get rusty. The chest and box were then opened and all the arms taken out and cleaned, and some of them occasionally used by the men in hunting as they went down the river. There were, as near as he can judge, between twenty-five and thirty muskets with bayonets, two or three fuzes, three or four blunderbusses, ten pair of pistols, and about eight or ten rifles. Some short time after the boats had joined col. Burr and before they got into the Mississippi river, while this affiant was lying sick on his trunk, he heard the said Floyd tell several of the men that they were going to take Baton Rouge and Mexico. This affiant asked how they were going to do it with so few men. The said Floyd answered that a large party of men were to join us at Natchez, and general Wilkinson and his army were to join us at the mouth of Red river. Nothing of importance occurred till the boats got down to Bayou Pierre. A day or two before their arrival there, col. Burr took a boat and four or five men and went on a head, as this affiant understood, to do some business, which he expected to do before the boats got down. Floyd's boat, in which he went himself, and in which this affiant was, arrived there of a Sunday morning, and the other boats not till the evening. On our arrival, col. Burr was standing on the bank of the river about a mile above the town; some short time after from the men from our boat went on shore, this affiant saw col. Burr and a certain Robert A. New, (who had the charge of Floyd's boat in his absence, he having then gone on to Natchez) talking together for some time. The said New then came on board our boat and called all the men to it, and said he understood they were all going to be stopped, and enquired of them whether they would stand by col. Burr and go on or quit. Most of the men were for going on; but two or three were for quitting. In the course of that day this affiant mentioned to the said New that he mistook they were going upon some unlawful scheme. He affirmed him that they were not; that nothing was going to take place but what was lawful and countenanced by the government. After dark the boats were removed over to the other side of the river. This affiant enquired the reason of their being removed, and was answered by the said New that there was a party of men coming to take them, and it was best for them to make their escape. The boats laid seven or eight days at that place, and then moved about six miles lower down. While the boats were lying there, they were searched by several military officers, by the permission of col. Burr; but the night before they were searched, all the muskets and pistols except a few pair belonging to individuals were taken out; the rifles were left. This affiant never knew what became of the muskets and pistols; some of the men said they were sunk in the river, others that they were hid in the woods. One night while the boats were lying at the place, a young man came and said there were three or four hundred men crossing above us and many below us, and that we should all be taken. A guard was posted at some distance from the encampment on that night, but what their orders were this affiant does not know, as he was not one of the number. After our removal from this place, col. Burr went to the town of Washington to stand his trial, but it not coming on, he returned. He remained with the party one night, then went again to take his trial and did not return till it was over. He remained with the boats one day; told the men that he had stood his trial and was acquitted; but that they were going to take him again, and he was going to flee from op-
pressors. He said that what property there was, the men might sell and make the most of it; and if there was not enough to satisfy them, they might go to the Wahitah land, and take up what land they wanted and go to work upon it. The boats and provisions were taken to Natchez, and part of them sold, and part of the provisions stored which would not readily sell, and the money divided among the men. The boats were different in their construction from any this affiant had ever seen, rather larger than were usual on those waters, and each of them as were sold brought seventy five dollars a piece; the usual price of boats being from twenty to thirty dollars. But there was a great demand for boats at that time to freight cotton down the river.  Q. After the boats and men had joined col. Burr at the mouth of Cumberland, who appeared to have the command of the expedition? A It was generally understood that the expedition was under the command of col. Burr; but I do not recollect to have heard him give any orders, except as to the sale of the boats and provisions, after we were stopped, though I often saw him in conversation with Blennerhassett, Tyler, Smith, Floyd and New, and supposed that he communicated his orders to them.
DAVID FISK.
Henrico County, &c.
Sworn to before me in due form agreeably to law this 22d Sept. 1807.
DAN. L. HYLTION.
Ques. by deft. How did you understand the number of men to be 103? A From some of the men; I never counted them. This included the men in all the boats at the island. Q. How many men came with col. Burr? A I do not know; but not more than 3 or 4, I believe. Q. Do you include Dean's, Ellis's and Boyce's boats? A Yes. Where did the conversation with Floyd about Mexico and Baton Rouge take place? and was col. Burr, Blennerhassett or Smith present? A I do not recollect at what place it happened; but neither of the three col. Burr, present when the boats were searched or was he then at Washington? A He was command over any of the boats? A None except his own boat, which was in company. Q. Did you not at that time expect a war with Spain? A I did; it was the general expectation of the party. Q. How did you understand Mr. Floyd, as to Mexico and Baton Rouge? A I expected we were going on in the event of war and that we should be joined by the army of the U. S. Q. Were you not told that in the event of no war, you were to settle the Wahitah lands? A Yes; and after we were stopped, col. Burr advised us to proceed and make the settlement.
Sept. 23. The foregoing questions were put to Mr. David Fisk by the counsel for col. Burr, and the answers thereto sworn to in my presence, a justice of the peace for the city of Richmond.
ANDERSON BARRET.
ALEXANDER HENDERSON OF WOOD COUNTY.
About the last of August or 1st of September, 1806, Mr. Blennerhassett wrote to me, that he and Mrs. Blennerhassett intended to visit my family in the course of a few days. On the day appointed he and Mrs. Bl. came, in company with my brother John. After taking some refreshment, Mr. Blennerhassett entered into some conversation about the severance of the union: he mentioned the advantages that would arise to the people in the Western country from a separation; that we were paying 3 or 4,000,000 dollars towards the support of the present government, which with 100,000, we might support Burr's name; as a man of brilliant or splendid talents as well as of great goodness of heart (or of some expression of that sort) that he had made his own; he mentioned as an instance, the Manhattan Bank and Company. This conversation took place before dinner. After dinner a walk was proposed to my mill. I objected to it, as I was weak and not able to walk. Mr. Blennerhassett mentioned that I was as well able to walk as himself, and insisted that I should go along with my brother and himself. Shortly after we got into the meadow, Mr. Blennerhassett mentioned that he had a great deal of confidence in my brother and myself. We assured him that we should not betray it and that it was not misplaced. He then mentioned that under the auspices (I think that was the expression) of col. Burr, a separation of the union was contemplated; that no particular line of division had as yet been fixed on, whether it was to be the Allegheny, or whether or not the South Branch of the Potomac (I well recollected that was to be included; that N. Orleans was to be seized; the bank or banks of New Orleans, to be seized; that all the military forces in that country were to be seized; that a park of Artillery, at or near N. Orleans, which were said to belong to the French (I think 50 pieces) and which Mr. Jefferson was too economical to purchase, was also to be seized, and that country revolutionized in the course of 9 months. He mentioned that the principal characters concerned (I do not recollect which) in the enterprise; that the officers of the army and navy were secured. He mentioned gen. Eaton as being engaged; Mr. John Graham; Mr. Aaron Col. Burr's son-in-law, as enamoured of the scheme. He mentioned other names, I think, but I cannot recollect any, except Robert G. Harper, who was either concerned or engaged. My brother asked Mr. Blennerhassett what kind of government was intended to be established. Mr. Bl. mentioned that it was not yet determined on, but a more energetic one than the present was contemplated. My brother asked him if any foreign power was to be engaged in it. He said, that there was not. My brother asked him if John Randolph member of Congress was acquainted with and engaged in it.—Did I mention, that Mr. Blennerhassett said that he himself had embarked in the scheme?—Mr. Blennerhassett replied, that Mr. Randolph was not. He mentioned the great advantages that would arise to those who took an early and active part in this enterprise. Mr. Bl. then mentioned his worth? Yes. He mentioned that he was a partner to the firm of Dudley Woodbridge & Co.; that he had property in the funds of G. Britain. He mentioned that he had 5,000 dollars. (I think such was his statement) in the hands of a gentleman in Philadelphia or New-York; that he had a faint against Mr. Woodbridge's father in Marietta for some 8 or 10,000 dollars. I do not remember which. He valued his property on the island at 50,000 dollars. I do not recollect of any other particular communication from Mr. Blennerhassett.
Mr. Hay. With what view did you understand this detail of his property was made? A Shall I tell you my impressions? I have omitted one particular expression of his as relating to his English funds; "that they could not get at them." Mr. Wirt. Did he say who they were? A He did not; but I supposed, the government of the U. S. in case of hostilities. Mr. McRae. Did you understand with what view it was, he spoke of his other property? Mr. Martin objected to any such interrogatories as
about the impressions or inferences of a witness, if the publication of this trial goes to Europe, what a contemptible opinion will it afford of our judiciary proceedings? Ch. Jus. Was there any thing else, besides what you have stated, from which you made this inference? A Nothing else. Mr. McRae. Was there any thing calculated to make a particular impression on your mind? A My impression from his statement was, that he intended to show, if he risked so much property, that we might surely risk the little that we had. Mr. Wirt. Will you state the answer you made to this application? A We did not positively tell Mr. Blennerhassett, that we would not join in the enterprise; but that we must take time to consider it; that we had relations on this side of the mountains, whom we must consult. Mr. Wirt. Did Mr. B. mention the effect, this revolution would have on Wood county? A He said, that it could not long remain neutral; and that we must take an active part for or against. Mr. Blennerhassett. Do you mean Wood county? A I mean that part of the country.
Mr. A. H's examination to be continued.
Latest Proceedings.
The court have been occupied, since our last, by the examination of Evidence.—On Saturday Gen. Eaton was introduced to complete his testimony, by detailing the communications of the accused respecting a central resolution. It was followed by Gen. JAMES WILKINSON, whose narrative occupied about 2 hours. The court adjourned, before his Cross Examination was completed.
On Monday, Mr. Burr was too indisposed to attend the capitol, and the court was adjourned to the next day.
On Tuesday, the Cross Examination of Gen. Wilkinson proceeded, but was not completed. The court adjourned at an early hour, to give counsel an opportunity of attending the Chancery Court.
Our readers must be patient. We cannot break the chain of evidence, to introduce any one witness on the stage whose testimony is deemed more important than the rest. They shall see the whole of it; and in such large portions at a time, as will soon exhaust it.
The Great length of the conclusion of Mr. Wirt's speech forbids its insertion in the present number. The remainder of it in our next.
We have been so much occupied by Burr's trial, that we have had no time for general discussion. But at this crisis we cannot forbear to offer
ONE HINT!
Farmers and Merchants, be on the alert! The presumption is, that we shall have a war or at least, a suspension of commercial intercourse with G. Britain.
Britain may perhaps contrive to grant us satisfaction for the attack on the Chesapeake. But "there's not the Rub." We have some great principles to settle with her. We must secure our seamen from impressment, we must secure our bottoms, public and private, from search. Will she do this? Cobbett and the English ministerial prints say no. If she does it, they lay, her navy is gone, and her boasted Trident is broken.
It is ridiculous for us to covet the attainment of these demands. If we do it now, it is impossible but that the increasing influence of England, and our still stronger spirit of opposition must in a few years, involve us in war. It is better then to have it at once. It is more politic for us to meet it now, than when the union has rolled a few more seasons over our heads; when our national character shall be tarnished, our generous spirit, now eager for the combat, is chilled, and when G. Britain is loosed from her present enemies and her lowering tempers.—We cannot doubt but that such will be the determination of Congress.
We have just seen one of the most infamous attempts, that ever was made, to raise the character of one man upon the ruins of another. It is in the form of a letter from Richmond published, in the New-York Gazette, which contains at least 100 lies, and every line is a mean and unblushing falsehood.
Erratum in Mr. Wirt's beautiful portraits of Burr and Blennerhassett in our last. For "Calypso and her nymphs" read "Calypso &c."
NEW-YORK, Sept. 25.
By the fast sailing ships Eliza, Capt. Waterman, and Gold Hunter, Capt. Vose, the former from Liverpool and the latter from London, the Editors of the New-York Gazette have received London Papers to the 16th ult. It will be seen, among the extracts which we have given, that the British have no wish to go to war with this country—and that the general expression of the public prints, indicate an ardent disposition to preserve the harmony of the two governments. All apprehensions of an Embargo on American vessels had subsided—and the British government waiting, with anxious solicitude the arrival of the dispatches sent out in the U. States schooner Revenge, when the merits of the pending misunderstanding would be decided.
The British Parliament was prorogued, by commission, on the 14th ult. The King's Speech on this occasion, does not even hint at American affairs.
LONDON, Aug. 14.
HIS MAJESTY'S SPEECH.—This day Parliament was prorogued, by Commission, when the following Speech was delivered by the Lord Chancellor, as one of the Lords Commissioners.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
We have it in command from His Majesty to express the satisfaction with which he finds himself enabled to give you that recess which, after the great and diligent exertions which you have made in the dispatch of public business, must at this advanced season of the year be so peculiarly desirable.
His Majesty has been graciously pleased to direct us to return you his thanks for the steady loyalty and attachment to his Person and Government, and the zealous devotion to the Public Service which have characterised all your deliberations, and most especially to thank you for your seasonable exertions which you have enabled him to make for the augmentation of the Military force of his kingdom.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
His Majesty has commanded us to return you his warmest thanks for the supplies which you have granted, with so much cheerfulness for the current year, and when he considers the provision which you have made for those contingencies and unforeseen services which the events of the war may render necessary, His Majesty has the great satisfaction of recognizing the wisdom wherewith, in a time of extraordinary difficulties, you have anticipated the possible demands which those difficulties may occasion.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
His Majesty commands us to assure you, that he deeply deplores the unfortunate issue of the war on the continent.
The immense extension of the power and influence of France, and the undignified determination of the enemy to employ the means and resources of those countries which he possesses or controls, for the purpose of effecting the ruin of his kingdom, undoubtedly present a formidable view of the dangers and difficulties which the country has to encounter.
But his majesty trusts that the loyal and brave people over whom he reigns are not to be daunted or dismayed.
From the recollection of those difficulties under which his people have successfully struggled, and of those dangers which they have happily surmounted, His Majesty derives the consolation of believing, that the same spirit and perseverance which have hitherto remained unbroken will continue to be exerted with unabated vigour and success.
And while his Majesty commands us to repeat the assurances of his constant readiness to entertain any proposals that may lead to a secure and honorable Peace, he commands us at the same time to express his confidence that his Parliament and his people will feel with him the necessity of persevering in those vigorous efforts which alone can give the character of honor to any negotiation, or the prospect of security or permanency to any peace. His Majesty, therefore, trusts that his people will always be ready to support him in every measure which may be necessary to defeat the design of his enemies against the independence of His Majesty's dominions, and to maintain against any undue pretensions, and against any hostile confederacy, those just rights which his Majesty is always desirous to exercise with temper & moderation, but which, as essential to the honor of his crown, and true interest of his people, he is determined never to surrender.
FALL GOODS.
KIRBY, DRAKE & TAYLOR,
Are now receiving by the ship ROLLA from London a large and handsome assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS. (SELECTED BY A PARTNER ON THE HOUSE;)
—among which are— LONDON superfine Cloths; Superior quality A Kerslemere & Toiletries Gentlemen's Patent Silk and Beaver Hats, Chilrene, Trafalgar and Erskine do. Elegant Leno Picque and Savel audins, Do Robes and Dresses, Coloured Italian Crapes for Ladies Dresses, Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery, Irish Linens, Lawns and Sheerings, 4-4 Cotton Shirtings (very fine) Ladies Kid Shoes, Calicoes, Cambricks, Chambrays, Cotton and Thread Laces, &c.
And in daily expectation of receiving by the Packet from Liverpool, a large assortment of coarse Woollens, &c. All of which will be sold very low, wholesale and retail, for cash, or on a short credit to punctual customers.
Sept. 30.
EDUCATION.
RUFUS CHANDLER, a native of Connecticut, and a regularly bred student of Yale-College, now offers his services, for the year 1808, to any private gentleman or number of gentlemen, who may wish to employ him as a teacher of youth. He pledges himself to give satisfactory proofs of a thorough knowledge and acquaintance with the most liberal arts, which are taught in our public seminaries; including also the oriental languages; he is therefore ready and wishes to teach the same. During the year past he has had the care of School in the Forks of Hanover. From the success which he has already met with in his employment, and from that thirst for useful knowledge which seems characteristic of the citizens of Virginia; he believes himself that he shall meet with that liberal encouragement to which his useful, though laborious profession entitles him. His terms will be made known on application. Any letters directed to him, (residing near the post office at Newfound Mills) will receive speedy attention.
September 30.
THE HALLERIAN ACADEMY.
Will be open for the reception of new Scholars, in the course of October next, when Mr. D. DAYLE, Professor of the Latin, Greek and Mathematical departments, (formerly Principal of Trenton Academy, Reviewer of the Latin and Greek Classics, published at Philadelphia, and author of several Literary performances,) will join several other teachers actually engaged by Doctor Haller, for the instruction of the respective pupils.
The extensive buildings of this institution being now nearly finished, Doctor Haller has actually made the most convenient arrangements for the admission and accommodation of young gentlemen in the one extremity, whereas the other parts of the building entirely distinct and separate, are actually appropriated for the accommodation of the Female department, and his family of the same sex.
It is therefore his wish to admit in future a larger number of pupils of both sexes, whose education shall always command his utmost exertions and vigilance.
But at the same time Doctor Haller must publicly declare, that all those, who will not conform themselves most scrupulously to his rules and regulations actually in force, shall be dismissed without any exception.
September 30.
HANOVER JOCKEY CLUB.
ON the second Tuesday in October next, a SWEEPSTAKE will be run for at Hanover Court-house: eight Cols have entered at 100 dollars each.
On the two succeeding days the Hanover Jockey Club Purse will be run for.
First day—3 mile heats, free for any horse, mare, or gelding.
Second day—2 mile heats, also free for any horse, mare, or gelding.
The regulations with respect to weights, &c. are adopted from those of the Fairfield Jockey Club.
A general meeting of the Club is requested, on the day preceding the day appointed for the running of the above-mentioned Sweepstakes, viz: on the 2nd Monday in October next.
THE SECRETARY TO THE CLUB.
September 30.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
September 29, 1807.
NOTICE.
THE Lectures in the Philosophical and Mathematical Schools, commence on the third Monday in October; those on Law and Police in the second week of November.
Besides the usual courses, it is with pleasure announced to the public, that Mr. Girardin, to the intermediate objects of his professorship, which are Modern Languages, Geography and civil History, will add Lectures on Natural History, and the elements of Chemistry; having been supplied by an enlightened friend of Science, with a chemical apparatus, a choice collection of Minerals, and a valuable Herbarium of Exotics, to which Mr. G. has made a considerable addition of the indigenous. The range of useful Science will thus be considerably enlarged; & it is expected, from the distinguished good conduct, which prevailed during the last term, and the additional advantages now offered for scientific improvement, that the College will have reason to boast, not merely of its number, but of the truly valuable and extensive acquirements of its Students.
Board will be continued in College; but parents and guardians are particularly requested to take notice, that the present regulations require the quarterly amount for board to be transmitted by them to Mr. William Coleman, Bursar, regularly, and in advance. The inconveniences experienced last course, through want of punctuality in payment, will admit of no deviation from this rule. Fuel will be provided and furnished to those who are ready to pay for it, when delivered. Parents and guardians are again earnestly entreated to adopt all those necessary precautions, which a judicious economy requires, and by means to permit a departure from its salutary system. The total of expenditure ought not to exceed 220 or 240 dollars, Sept. 30.

ROYSTER & BOHANNAN.
Respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received a general assortment of
  GROCERIES,   which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or good acceptances in town.   —AMONGST WHICH ARE—   Brown Sugar in bar- Wines,   rels and hds. Sherry   Loaf, do. do. Lisbon   Coffee in barrels and bags, Malaga   Imperial Affortment of Jugs 5 & 4 gals. each.   Young Hyson Bell Cognac Brandy,   Hylon Skin Holland Gin,   Pepper, Country ditto,   Pimento, Apple Brandy,   Nummegs, Pint and Quart Tumblers,   Antigua do. do. Decanters.   W. India London Mustard by box   N. England Playing Cards assorted,   Molasses in hds. & bks. Cotton do. of sup. quality.   Whiskey in ditto, A few pieces India Cottons, &c. &c. &c.   Sack Salt, with a number of other articles, which they mean to keep constantly on hand.   Crates ware assorted,   Leeper's Snuff,   Hibbert's brown Stout,   Porter,   June 24. law1w. 
A STRAY HORSE.
Come to Col. John Taylor's plantation, in Caroline, on the 5th day of May last.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
Will be offered for sale, on the 6th day of October next, at the premises, (if not privately disposed of before that day).  THE LAND, whereon Joseph Michaux, sen. deceased, late of the county of Cumberland lived, containing about eight hundred acres, within two miles of the town of Barnville; not inferior in quality to any in the country, for the production of corn, wheat and tobacco; and more than one half of the same uncleared and full of heavy timber, conveniently situated for building, fence, firewood, &c. It will be divided into two or more Lots to suit purchasers, if required. There are on the premises, good and sufficient improvements, for the reception of a genteel family; and all other necessary out-houses for the farming a crop of grain and tobacco. For soil, health and good water, it is truly an enviable situation, scarcely equalled by any on this side of the mountains. A more minute description is not unnecessary, as any person inclined to purchase, would no doubt view before hand, which will best recommend it. The terms, one third paid down, the balance in two annual equal payments, giving bond and approved security, bearing interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Possession will be given immediately, and undoubted right and title made. Those who wish to view, or bargain for the premises, will apply to John Michaux living near, or to Jesse Michaux, residing at Cumberland Court-House.  JO. MICHAUX, } Executors. JESSE MICHAUX, } Cumberland, August 28. law4w
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 Davison 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 caw 1:10 P. M.
IN HANOVER COUNTY COURT, August 17th, 1807.
Elizabeth Bullock, Widow and relict of John Bullock, deceased, and Elizabeth and Maria Bullock, daughters of said John Bullock, and infants of tender years, by John Worden, their guardian, for the special purpose of prosecuting this suit by the court assigned.  David Anderson and Jane his Wife, Defs.  THIS day came the parties by Nathaniel Pope, their counsel, and the bill and answer being filed and read, it is thereupon ordered and decreed, That David Royster, Walter Coles, Samuel Mosby, John Hope and John Bowles, sen. or any three of them, be appointed to make sale of the Household and Kitchen Furniture and Stocks of the said John Bullock, deceased, on twelve months credit, to the highest bidder, giving one months public notice in one of the Richmond newspapers, that they take bonds with security of the purchasers for the estate to fold; one third thereof payable to the plaintiff Elizabeth Bullock, the widow, and deliver the same to her, as her part in the said estate, and the other two thirds thereof, payable to the other plaintiffs, Elizabeth and Maria Bullock, and to the defendants respectively, and deliver the said bonds to them respectively: that they all agree unto the pl. Elizabeth Bullock, the widow, one third of the balance of the personal estate of the said deceased, as her dower therein, and the residue thereof, they divide equally between the other plaintiffs, Elizabeth and Maria Bullock and the defendants, and that they report thereof to the court, in order to a final decree.  A Copy. Teste, THOMAS POLLARD, D. C. W. C.
WILL CERTAINLY BE SOLD.
By virtue of a deed of trust made to us, by WILLIAM WILLS, late of Buckingham, to secure a debt due Doct. J. Wills of Fluvanna, will be sold, for cash, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the 10th day of November next, (if safe, if not, the next fair day).  FOUR Tracts, Lots or parcels of LAND, in Buckingham, opposite the Seven Islands, lying on James and Slate Rivers; the whole containing 536 acres by a late survey. It is hoped, that those who are desirous of purchasing, will view the Lands before the day of sale.  The sale will commence at 12 o'clock.  WM. H. CABELL, JO. QUARLES, JOHN FORBES, THOS. WILLS, } Commissioners. Sept. 19. law5w.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States for the fifth circuit, in the Virginia district, between Phoncas Bond, attorney in fact for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of fifteen thousand five hundred and forty-six dollars and sixty-five cents, due and payable the first day of last month, and the expenses and charges attending the sale; a number of very valuable SLAVES—The sale will take place at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on the 23rd day of September next.  BEN. MOSBY, D. M. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. August 7th, 1807. 29S
BY consent of the parties, the sale above-mentioned, is postponed till the 15th day of October next, when it will take place at the Oxford Iron Works—and by the like consent, will be held, under the decree aforesaid, nine thousand six hundred acres of LAND, more or less, situated on Cuckoo Creek, and the waters thereof, in the county of Botetourt, granted to the said Ross, by twenty two several patents, one for 1200 acres, bearing date the 12th day of December, 1785; the other twenty-one patents, bearing date on the 13th of May, 1786, and which are as follows: one for 862 acres, four for 500 acres, each two for 200 acres each; one for ninety acres, one for 410 acres, one for 189 acres, one for 480 acres, one for 290 acres, one for 210 acres, one for 112 acres, four for four hundred acres each, one for three hundred and sixty acres, one for 480 acres, one for 480 acres, and one for 37 acres; the metes and bounds of which Lands will appear by the said patents mentioned in the said David Ross's deed of trust to Burwell Scott and others, bearing date on the 5th of June, 1795, and recorded in the General Court—The sale of the Land aforesaid, will take place at the Eagle-Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on the 21st day of October next.  BEN. MOSBY, D. M. FOR JO. SCOTT, M. V. DCT. DAVID ROSS. 1m.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to me by Armstead Ruff II. for the purpose of securing to Bartholomew Dandridge, the payment of one thousand two hundred and thirteen pounds and eight pence: I shall, on the 14th of October next, proceed to sell, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at New-Kent Court-House.
A TRACT OF LAND, lying in New-Kent county, called Ponder's, containing six hundred and thirty six acres; twelve likely NEGROES; or in much of the said PROPERTY as may be necessary to satisfy the balance of the debt due on said deed, together with the expenses attending the execution thereof.  WM. ARMISTEAD, Trustee. Sept. 22. tf.
At a Court held for Henrico County, at the Court House, the ninth day of September, 1807. Joseph Wheatley & Company, Compts.
IN CHANCERY. George Duncan and Lazarus Joseph, Defs.
HIS day came the complainants by their counsel, and the defendant, Duncan, 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 Commonwealth. On the motion of the complainants, ordered, That he do appear here on the first day of December court next, and answer the bill of the complaint, and that a copy of this order be forthwith issued on some newspaper printed in the City of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the door of the Court-House of this county on two successive court days.  A Copy. Teste. ADAM CRAIG, C. C. Sept. 22. ep3m.
MANCHES ER FEMALE ACADEMY. Mrs. O'REILLY (whose well known abilities in Scholastic regularity, render her adequate to the station she undertakes.)
ESPECTFULLY informs the friends of the present institution, that she can accommodate a few young Ladies as boarders; who (in addition to the various accomplishments of the day school) may appropriate the evening to Mr. O'Reilly's instructions in reading the English language with taste and accuracy, in a selection from the best authors of prose and verse. English Grammar explained and practically taught, Arithmetic, History and Geography.  Sept. 26. ep2w.
Land in the State of Ohio FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell a Valuable Tract of LAND, in the State of Ohio, containing one thousand acres. This tract is of excellent quality, as the subscriber has understood from most respectable information. It lies on Deer creek, a branch of the Sciota, about 16 miles from Chillicothe, in a well settled neighborhood, and is very convenient to the trade of the Ohio. He will dispose of it for cash; or, on a short credit, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia; or will exchange it for property in the City of Richmond. An unquestionable title, with general warranty, will be made to the purchaser by  WM. MUNFORD. Sept. 26. tf.
SILVER PLATING MANUFACTORY,
NO 19. NORTH STREET, BALTIMORE. WHERE COACH & HARNESS MAKERS can be supplied with every article in the above line cheaper than they can be imported for cash. Articles sold separate or in sets, of good quality. N B. Persons wishing to purchase, can be furnished with a list of prices by directing a line as above. Elegant side coach Handles, and door bits.  GEORGE THARP. Sept. 26. 4tf.
WILLIAMSBURG RACES.
On WEDNESDAY, the eleventh day of November next, WILL BE RUN FOR, once the Williamsburg course, THE JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of four hundred dollars, four mile heats.  On the second day, the PROPRIETOR'S PURSE of one hundred dollars, to which will be added, the balance that may remain in the hands of the Treasurer, and all arrearsages that may be due to the club after payment of the necessary expenses—two mile heats.  By order of the Club, RO: ANDERSON, Secretary & Treasurer. Sept. 22. ep14th.
The association of this club terminates with this present race, and it is supposed that this purse will be worth above three hundred dollars.
TOMKINS & MURRAY.
ARE now receiving from on board the ship Hercules at City Point, a large and general assortment of Liverpool GOODS, selected and assorted, to accommodate country merchants. They are in daily expectation of receiving by the ship Calpe an assortment of useful Goods, which they are determined to sell by wholesale on very liberal terms. They will open in a few days in the house at present occupied by Bohn & Hubner, nearly opposite the Post-Office.  Sept. 5. tf.
FRENCH EVENING SCHOOL.
WILL be opened on THURSDAY the first of October next, and continued EVERY EVENING, from five till nine o'clock, on the main-street, in the upper part of the House at present occupied by Carter E. Page, Esq. For terms apply to Anthony Pelizer, teacher of the French Language, at Doct. Haller's Academy, in Richmond.  Sept. 22. 3tf.
At a Chancery District Court held in Williamsburg, the 24th day of April, 1807.
Elizabeth Daniel, executrix of John Daniel, Major Turner, and Sally his wife, administratrix of Chetly Daniel; Daniel, widow and administratrix of James Daniel, and Henry Lucas, executor of Overton Daniel, Pits. Agents.  James Gregory, surviving executor of John Daniel Thomas Urey, late Sheriff of the county of Middlesex, and fiduciary possessor of the goods and chattels, rights and credits of George Larman, deceased, who was an executor of the last named John Daniel; unadministered by Samuel Klugg, deceased; John Montague, administrator of the said Samuel Klugg; Benjamin Kidd and James Kidd, executors of James Kidd; John Quarles, exr. of John George, deceased; James Henry Thacher Larmer and Thomas Samuelfer, Defs.
ALL of the defendants interested in this cause, not having had legal notice, or not being regularly before Master Commissioner Coleman, at the time of making up the accounts rendered 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. ANTHONY ROBINSON, C. C. Sept. 22. law4w.
LESBUR & SAUNDERS,
INFORM their friends and the public, that they will discontinue their Grocery Business from the first day of October next. They have an extensive Lumber-House, on the Basin of the Canal; where they will continue to receive Produce and Goods on storage and commission. They promise the strictest attention to the interests of those who may favor them with their consignments; they will remove their Counting Room to the next door above Mr. Charles Spencer's.  Sept. 22. law3w.
DRUMS, Fife, Swords, Belts, Nots, Epaulettes, Sacks and Cockades, to be had at Enoch Salivan's Jewelry Store.  August 7. tf.
By virtue of a decree of the court of the U. S. for the fifth circuit and district of Virginia, between Joseph Morando Le Normand, executrix of Simon Emanuel Julian Le Normand deceased, and Nathaniel Colley, deft. will be sold, by public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Tavern of John R. Brewer in the town of Petersburg, on Wednesday the 30th of Sept. next for ready money (subject to the possession of the said Colley until Christmas next) that valuable tract of Land in Prince George county on James river, called Sionhill; containing by estimation five hundred and seventy acres. This land lies about twelve miles below the town of Petersburg, between the well known, productive Lands of George Ruffin, Esq. and of the late Richard Bland of Jordans. It commands a beautiful view of the port of City Point; is naturally fertile in corn wheat and other small grain; and being situated on the margin of the river, will afford to its owner the option of the markets of Petersburg, Richmond and Norfolk. Captain Colley will allow the purchaser to sow his crop of wheat immediately after the sale. Further particulars will be made known on the day of sale by  PETER EPES, } Comrs. WM B AIRD, } S. PERKINS. } September 5. tdf.
In King William County Court, August 25th, 1807. Lawrence Mule, Compt.
Thomas Reeves and John Temple, Defs.
HIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas Reeves, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; it is ordered, that the said defendant, Thomas Reeves, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complaint; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house of this county. And it is further ordered, that the defendant Temple, do not pay, convey away or secrete any debts by him owing to the defendant Reeves, until the further order or decree of this court.  A Copy. Teste. RO: POLLARD, Jr. D. C. C. Sept. 1. ep2m.
In King William County Court, August 25th, 1807. Landon Carter, Compt.
Thomas Reeves and John Temple, Defs.
HIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas Reeves, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country; it is ordered, that the said defendant, Thomas Reeves, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complaint; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the court house of this county. And it is further ordered, that the defendant Temple do not pay, convey away or secrete any debts by him owing to the defendant Reeves, until the further order or decree of this court.  A Copy. Teste. RO: POLLARD, Jr. D. C. C. Sept. 1. ep2m.
TO BE SOLD,
BETWEEN free and six hundred acres of the well known Tract of LAND, in the neighborhood of New-Castle, and county of Hanover, whereon Captain Nicholas Syme now resides. This part to be sold is the upper part of that portion of the said Land, which lies between the road leading from New-Castle to Hanover Town, and Pomonkey river, and is generally allowed to be the most valuable part of the said Tract, which the last judge's confer equal, if not superior to any in the lower part of the state; but as such an interest to purchase, will probably wish to view the same, a more tedious description thereof, appears to be unnecessary.  The Land will be surveyed to the purchaser. Credit will be given for one year, for one third of the purchase money, for two years for the second third, and for three years for the last third thereof, and for each of these installments, a bond with approved security will be required and also a lien, by deed of trust on the Land itself, as a counter security for the balance.  The subscriber, who lives in New-Castle, will show the Land to such as man's purchase, and in his absence, it will be shown to John, by John W. Tomlin, Esq. whose residence is very near.  Possession will be given the first of January next, with liberty of storing wheat this fall.  WM. CUNNINGHAM. New-Castle, August 25. tf.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS,
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
AT CITY POINT FOR ROTTERDAM.
The good fast sailing copper-bottomed Ship, RUSSELL, Capt. TABER, Now on her second voyage, is in complete order for the reception of a cargo, and having a large proportion of the same engaged, will be dispatched in all the present month—for terms of freight apply to Richard Blow, Esq. Portmouth, R. & A. Pugh & Co. Richmond, or BUCHANAN & FOLLON. Peterburg, Sept. 9. tdf.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
THE FINE AMERICAN SHIP BROTHERS, Capt. DINGLEY, Burthen 210 Tons, Now at Bermuda Hundred or City Point. For terms apply to WM. BROWN & Co. Richmond, Sept. 19. tf.
Sales at Auction.
On FRIDAY, the 22nd day of October next, will be held WITHOUT RESERVE, at the Lumber-House lately occupied by Messrs. Wm. Mackenzie & Co. on the Griffe-Street leading to Shocke Warehouse:   5 Pipes old Madeira Wine,  12 Hhds. W. I. Rum, 3rd and 4th proof,  10 Hhds. Brown Sugar,  3 Pipes French Brandy,  20 Hhds. Country Gin,  2 Casks Coffee,  A few tons Iron,   TERMS—60 days credit on all purchases over $50 and under 100 dollars, and 120 days credit on all sums exceeding 100 dollars.  Approved endorsed negotiable notes will be required.  At the same time and place will be sold, on 4 and 6 months credit, that valuable piece of GROUND on the above-mentioned street, on part of which the Lumber House stands, divided into four convenient and very desirable Lots; satisfactory titles for which will be made to purchasers, on the payments being properly secured.  Any person desirous of purchasing any of the above Goods or Lots at private sale, will please apply to TAYLOR & BROWN, Auctioneers. Sept. 22. tdf.
Sales at Auction.
Messrs. JOHN & HUBNER, Being about to remove to the new Brick Tenement, near below the Foundry Office of the subscribers, will sell, at Auction, WITHOUT RESERVE, on MONDAY, THE 28th INSTANT, A VARIETY OF GERMAN GOODS, consisting of—   OZNABURGS, } Beads,  Linens, } Quills,  Checks, } Pencils,  Sacking, } Toys,  Wrappers, } Violins and Strings,  Turkey Cottons, } Fans,  Looking Glasses, } Water,  Coffee Mills, } Brass Nails,  Liquor Casks, } Gold Leaf,  Slates and Pencils, } Silver Leaf,  Snuff Boxes, } Hair Combs, &c. &c. &c.   TERMS—On all purchases over 50 dollars, and not exceeding 100 dollars, 6 months credit; over 100 dollars, and not exceeding 200 dollars, 9 months credit; ever 200 dollars, 12 month credit.  Approved endorsed negotiable notes will be required.  TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. Sept. 26. tdf.
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesday, 30th inst. will be held, without reserve, on a credit of ninety days, TWO BALES OF BLUE PLAINS. Darmstadt, Fisher & Satchell, Auctioneers. Sept. 26. tdf.
AT PRIVATE SALE.
NEGRO COTTONS, white, green, brown and blue Duffles, Saraghs, Kerseys, &c. in bales, coarse Cloths, Flannels and Rofs; Hankers, a great variety of Muslins, India and German Goods, &c. A L S O,  Brown Sugar in Hhds. Cognac and Apple Brandy, Rols and country Gin, Northern and Mountain Whiskey, Molasses, Havannah Sugar, London particular Madeira Wine, Black Pepper, bar and rod Iron, northern Candies, Soap, &c.  Darmstadt, Fisher & Satchell, Auctioneers. Sept. 26. 2m.
Sales at Auction.
On THURSDAY, the 18th October, will be held, on the premises, at 10 o'clock in the morning, THAT VALUABLE TENEMENT, facing the Market, now occupied by Mr. Moses A. Myers, being one of the best stands for the Grocery business in that part of the town.  One fourth of the money will be required in cash, the balance may be payable in 6 and 12 months, on being properly secured.  TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. Sept. 26. tdf.
MARSHAL'S SALE.
By virtue of a Decree of the United States' Court for the fifth circuit and Virginia District, pronounced May term, 1807; between the Executors of John Somerswell, deceased, plaintiff, and David Ross, defendant.—Will be sold, for ready money, on Wednesday the 23rd of September next, so much of the
TRACT OF LAND, commonly called & known by the name of the FALLS PLANTATION, lying in the county of Chesterfield, as will raise the sum of one thousand five hundred and eighty dollars, with interest after the rate of six per cent per annum, from 1st January, 1807, till paid and costs.  The sale will take place on the premises, on the day above mentioned, precisely at eleven o'clock.  TH: H. DREW, D. M. FOR JO. SCOTT, M. V. D. Sept. 1. tdf.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF COLOGNE MILL-STONES, OF DIFFERENT SIZES, WHICH will be disposed of for Cash or approved negotiable Notes at 50 cts.  TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. June 10. tdf.
FAIRFIELD RACES.
ON MONDAY, the 5th of October, will be run for over the Fairfield course, the sweepstake of two hundred dollars each—this subscription is to be divided into two purses, the one to be run for in October in each year, and the other in May—the one in October is free for three years old colts and fillies, two mile heats—the other in May is free for all ages, three mile heats—This subscription is to continue for three years, to commence this October—five subscribers and subscription closed.
SUBSCRIBERS.
John Hoomes, William Ball, Ralph Wormeley, Miles Selden, Esq. Wm. R. Johnson, Tuesday 6th—The Jockey Club purse of 500 dols. four mile heats.
7th—The proprietors purse of 250 dols. three mile heats.
And on the 8th—A sweepstake for three years old colts and fillies, two mile heats—Entrance 50 dols. This subscription will remain open until the evening of the second day's race.
Weights as follows:
  Aged Horses, - - - - - 133 lbs.   6 years old, - - - - - 123   5 do. do. - - - - - 115   4 do. do. - - - - - 106   3 do. do. - - - - - 95 
Mares and geldings allowed 3 lbs.
The Dining House and Booths in the field to be rented as formerly.
E. SMOCK, Proprietor.
The members of the Club will be furnished with tickets of admission into the field at the bar of the Eagle Tavern, where they will please leave their subscription for the present race, and their old arrearsages.
E. SMOCK, Treasurer.
ADVERTISEMENT.
I have taken possession of that well known Tavern, in the town of Manchester, called the COLUMBIAN, and lately occupied by Mr. Zachariah Brooks. The character this House has acquired, shall be carefully maintained. The tables shall be well attended to, and the subscriber promises upon his part, to make his accommodations as agreeable to those who may favor him with their company, as possible.  JAMES BROOKS. August 23. law1w.
TO RENT,
For three or five years: THAT valuable TANTARD of the late Mr. Jacob Boekius, and now occupied by the Subscribers situated on the Main-Street of this city, between the Capitol and Basin of the canal, its conveniences are superior to any other in this place. A large Currying Shop, Cellar and drying loft, a