Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-07-01 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 1, 1807.
[NO. 150.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
For LIVERPOOL, The Ship MINERVA , Henry Keele, master, to sail by the 10th July. For pas- sage only, apply to the master on board, or Alexander Leckie. June 29.
For CHARTER, The JULIA , 350 hogheads burthen now ready to load. Apply to C. & F. WHITTLE. Who have for Sale, Beef, Pork, Herrings, Rice, Rum, Su- gar, Coffee, &c. June 29.
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing ship AUGUSTUS , Edward Howe, master, burthen 400 bds. tobacco, can be ready to receive a cargo in five days— Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. June 22.
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing coppered Ship WOODROP SIMS , Thomas J. Haynes, Master, 400 hogheads burthen, now ready to receive a cargo; a freight to Liverpool would be preferred. Apply to the captain, or Shanks & Binford. June 19.
WANTED, A good fast sailing VESSEL , of 1200 barrels burthen; immediate dispatch will be given by C. & F. Whittle. For Sale on a long credit, 50 puncheons Grenada RUM. June 17.
500 barrels superfine FLOUR , of ve- ry superior quality, For Sale by 41 bales upland Cotton. C. & F. Whittle. Who want
A SHIP of 200 to 250 hogheads bur- then, for Europe; and two SCHOONERS of 700 barrels, each for the West Indies. June 15.
For Freight or Charter, The elegant fast sailing coppered Ship HERALD , Doane, master, burthen 325 tons. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. June 8.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fine fast sailing Ship ROSE , 300 tons burthen, now ready to receive a cargo. Ap- ply to WM. HARTSHORNE, Jun. June 8.
For Freight or Charter, The good Schoon. TRACTOR , James Tack- ton, master, burthen about 800 barrels, in complete order—For terms apply to Richard Bowden, & co. June 1.
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship FRANKLIN , Thomas L. Quivesherg, master, burthen about 15 to 1600 barrels, and will be ready for the recep- tion of a cargo in a few days—a freight to Bordeaux or to the Havana would be preferred. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. May 29.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK , Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 bds. to acco.; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Arthmott, & Co. April 3.
For Liverpool, The new copper fastened Ship POCAHONTAS , C. Torpkins master, will sail about the 15th next month, her cargo being all engaged. For passage only, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. June 19.
SPRING GOODS.
COCKE AND SANFORD.
Have received per the ship Hunter , from London, an as- sortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Consisting of
Muslins, plain and figured, Cambricks, Dimities, Calicoes, Ginghams, Chambays, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings, Ozambricks, Tick enburs, Dowlas, Checks, Seine and Wrapping Twine, Cotton and Silk Mosiery, Gloves, Best superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bombazines, Bombazettes, Crapes, Lutestrings, Folding Mattresses, Fashionable Hats, and a few pair Dress Boots
They are in daily expectation of
A supply of Cutlery and Sadlery, &c. from Liverpool. May 4.
Spring and Summer GOODS.
RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR,
Have received by the ships Hunter , from London; and Dumfries , from Liverpool, their supply of
Fancy and Fashionable GOODS,
Irish Linens, Hardware and Cutlery, &c. &c. which they offer for sale by wholesale and retail on the most reason- able terms, for cash or good paper. May 6.
For SALE, BY WM. B. LAMB, 45 puncheons Grenada RUM, 20 hogheads and 40 barrels Sugar, 5 pipes Madeira Wine; 1 case Dimities, 1 case cotton Cassimeres, 1 trunk Calicoes, 1 trunk Durants, 1 do. cotton Checks, 1 do. cotton Counterpanes, 2 do. Jacquet and Book Muslins. June 29.
40,000 wt. prime green Porto Rico COFFEE, and 227 Hides. For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. June 29.
Now landing from Ship Gosport, A parcel of choice COFFEE. For Sale by Moses Myers. June 29.
For SALE, A handsome well finished GIG, with a complete set of plated Harness—Also, A likely young HORSE. Enquire of the printer. June 29.
For SALE by the Subscriber, 98 tierces and 57 half tierces RICE, a float, on board the Sloop Patty and Lydia , at Southgate & Dickson's wharf, which will be sold low on a credit, or bar- tered for Indian Corn. June 26. William Dickson.
A few well assorted Crates EARTHEN WARE For Sale by Cocke and Sanford. A HOUSE for Rent or Sale, on Marsden's Wharf. June 26.
3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 20 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 bds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 bds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 10 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in bds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for pro- perty, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Por- tugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such an application at his office, No. 21, Main- street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
NOTICE. The subscribers having obtained ad- ministration on the estate of TAAFFE O'CONNOR , request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately. Thos. H. Parker, Fred. Heerman & Son, } Admrs. June 19.
For SALE, By JOHN TABB, No. 3, Commerce-Street, 488 barrels FLOUR , Richmond in- spection, principally superfine—Also, 70 barrels whole Herrings, in good order for ex- portation. June 19.
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tau-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are no care less to preserve it, that op- pressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be in- jured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15.
For SALE, 230 Barrels of PORK. Apply to Richard & John Taylor. May 25.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of
Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs,
At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash
only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1/2 1 lb. 6d. Nails at 9 1/2 1 lb. 4d. Nails at 11 1/2 1 lb. 3d. Nails at 12 1/2 1 lb. Sheathing, 2 1/2 1 lb. at 7 1/2 1 lb. 6d. Spikes, 1 1/2 1 lb. at 6d per M. 1 1/2 1 lb. at 7 1/2 1 lb. 2 1/2 1 lb. at 8 1/2 1 lb. 3 1/2 1 lb. at 9 1/2 1 lb. 4 1/2 1 lb. at 10 1/2 1 lb. He offers also for cash only—
HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
TRIAL OF COL. BURR.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the court were principally engaged in the debate on the motion to attach gen. Wilkinson. It was expected that the court would have pronounced its opinion on this subject yesterday; no decision, however, was given. As this subject is not so immediately interesting to the publick, we shall reserve it for our future re- ports; and pass on to a sketch of the other inci- dents which are calculated to command the publick attention.
From the postponement of the trial, we shall now be enabled to lay all the minutes of the pro- ceedings which we have preserved, before the pub- lick.
WEDNESDAY, June 24.
About two o'clock the grand jury entered and Mr. Randolph addressed the court: May it please the Court! We have agreed upon several indict- ments:" which he handed in at the Clerk's table. The Clerk read the endorsements upon them in the following terms.
An indictment against Aaron Burr for Treason . "A True Bill."
An indictment against Aaron Burr for a Misde- meanor . "A True Bill."
An indictment against Herman Blannerhasset for Treason . "A True Bill."
An indictment against H. Blannerhasset for a Misdemeanor . "A True Bill."
Mr. Randolph then continued: May it please the Court! Although the grand jury have returned the bills; they have still other subjects for their con- sideration, and have adjourned themselves to meet to-morrow at 10 o'clock. A short time elapsed, when Mr. Burr addressed the court: As bills had been found against him, it was probable, the publick prosecutor would move for his commitment: he would however suggest two ideas for the consideration of the court: the one was that it was within their discretion to bail in certain cases even when the punishment was death: and the other was that it was expedient for the court to exercise their discretion in this in- stance, as he should prove that the indictment a- gainst him had been obtained by perjury.
Mr. Hay moved for the commitment of A. Burr: he stated that if the court had the power to bail, by the 3rd. Sect. of the judicial act, it was only to be exercised according to their sound discretion; and that the prisoner was not to demand bail, because the court was authorised to grant it, but from the prisoner's making out an adequate case. He quot- ed 4 Bla. p. 298, to prove that this discretion ought to be deliberately exercised.
Mr. Martin. The counsel for the prosecution have been admitted the right of the court to give bail, according to its discretion.
Mr. McRae did not understand from the judicial act that the discretion was to be exercised at this stage of the business, but only at the time of mak- ing the arrest.
Mr. Martin. I can hardly suppose that this court has less power than the court of king's bench in England, which certainly possess this authority ac- cording to 2 Hale, p. 139.
Mr. Wirt was extremely solicitous to do any thing, compatible with his duties, which might soften the situation of the prisoner. He did not perceive the analogy which had been drawn between this court and the court of king's bench. The pow- ers of that court grew out of the Common Law of England, whereas the powers of this court were defined by a statute of our own country. What says the 33d sec. of the Judicial Act? "Upon all arrests in criminal cases, bail shall be admitted; ex- cept where the punishment may be death, in which case it shall not be admitted but by the supreme or a circuit court, or by a justice of the supreme or a judge of a district court, who shall exercise their discretion therein, regarding the nature and circum- stances of the offence, and of the evidence and the usages of law." Is not this enquiry by the court stopped; is not the evidence and testimony stopped, when it is now locked up by the finding of the grand jury? Would it be right for this court to go into all the merits of the case, which this clause evidently requires, before the court can exercise this discretion ? Will the court go into the investigation of the evidence, and thus throw itself into collision with the grand jury? It is obvious from these considera- tions as well as from the other words of the law, that such a discretion does not exist at this stage of the business, but only at the time of arrest.
Mr. Wickham. If the court of king's bench pos- sesses this authority, shall it be contended that this court is without it? shall it be said that the liber- ties of the people of this country are not so well se- cured, as those of Great-Britain? that a British subject has greater privileges than an American ci- tizen?—It is said, however, that this court grows not out of the common Law, but out of our statutes: but will it be said that when this court has once been constituted, it does not proceed according to the established jurisprudence; that is, the common Law? There can be no question that a state Dis- trict Court can bail, even in capital cases.—"Will this court, however, place itself in opposition to the grand jury?" No, sir, it will not: and Mr. Wirt certainly forgets that this court is to hear both sides of the evidence;—whereas the grand jury heard one side only; and indeed a part only of that side; for had the United States attorney sent up all the witnesses, whose names appear at the foot of the indictment, very different would have been the re- sult of their enquiries. The ground which we take is this: that the grand jury have found their bill upon the testimony of a perjured witness; and if the court were to bail col. Burr would it not be just- ly inferred that they had set themselves up in op- position to the grand jury, but that they had been
furnished with lights which had been denied to that jury.
C. Justice. Mr. Martin, have you any precedent, where a court has bailed for treason, after the find- ing of a grand jury on this ground, that the testi- mony laid before the grand jury had been impeach- ed for perjury, or that other testimony had been in the possession of the jury?
Mr. Martin had not anticipated this case, and had not therefore prepared his authorities; but he had no doubt, that such existed.
Mr. Burr. Two distinct questions have been blended in this discussion, which ought to have been kept separate: 1st. Whether this court had the right to bail according to its discretion; and 2dly. Whether it was expedient to exercise its right in the present instance. If the court had no discretion, it was unnecessary to produce evidence. That question, ought, therefore, to be previously settled.
Mr. Hay, when he first addressed the court, was of opinion, that the circuit court had this power; having been misled by a very transient conversation with the chief justice on the first examination of Mr. Burr: he had however considered this subject more maturely, and the more he thought of it, the more was he convinced that A. B. was not priviled- ged to demand bail.—This question was to be decid- ed by the common law, by the acts of congress, or by the acts of Virginia.
It could not derive the authority from that com- mon law, because this court is of a recent origin; deriving its power not only from a late law, but a late government; and it has no authority from an established law. Does then the law which estab- lished it, expressly convey this power? (Here Mr. H. read the law:) Now, how are the court to at- tend to the nature and circumstances of the case? will they require all the evidence before them, which has just occupied the attention of the grand jury for 7 or 8 days? Mr. Wirt's argument on this point was conclusive. The law too was applicable to a prisoner only at the time of his arrest, and not of his indictment: in the last case, the situation of the accused became still more precarious; the dan- ger which he apprehends, comes nearer and nearer, and the temptation to violate his recognizance, be- comes much greater than at the earlier steps of the prosecution.
No man will contend that the common law is in force in the courts of the United States. As soon might you effect the validity of the laws of the Cape of Good Hope or of Turkey. It was therefore ri- diculous to compare the organization of the court of king's bench with that of the present court: As to the complaint of Mr. Wickham, that by this doc- trine, an American citizen would stand on worse ground than a British subject, it was unavailing.— Perhaps courts of justice would even be more dis- posed to bail for treason under such a government as that of Great-Britain than in our own, where the power of the government falls so rarely and so lightly upon the people. Were even the common law in force in the United States, it would have no relation to the organization of our courts.
The power of bailing is not then derived from the common law nor the act of congress; nor is it de- ducible from the laws of Virginia. In cases of af- fecting life, the prisoner is not entitled to bail by our laws.
Mr. Wirt. I have stated that the powers of the court of king's bench are not applicable to this case, because that court is the creature of the common law, whose powers have been growing up from time to time; whereas this court is fixed and defined by law. There is another great difference. The pow- ers of the court of Great-Britain take their origin in a fiction. It is supposed to be held coram ipso rege ! In its origin, the king himself sat there, and he is still supposed to sit. Treason was a crime against his dignity: he might bail for it: and the same power belongs to the judges who represent his person. But how is it with us? Treason is an of- fence against the people of this country. And have the people ever sat here for the administration of justice? and are the judges of this court invested with the powers of the people?—But on the suppo- sition that this fiction does exist, is not the power of bailing removed by a positive law? Does not the act of congress expressly take it from the court?
Mr. Wickham. Two indictments have been found for treason; one against col. Burr and the other against Blannerhasset. If the latter was now to come into court, he would be bailed, according to Mr. Wirt's distinction, because not previously ar- rested; whereas col. Burr would be divested of the very same privilege, though he was indicted for the very same crime.
Mr. Randolph expatiated on this subject at consi- derable length and with great ingenuity.
Mr. Martin protested against the ingenious fiction of Mr. Wirt. He challenged him to name any king from the days of king Arthur to the present time who did or could set in the court of king's bench.
After a long and elaborate argument on this point, the chief justice decided that the court had the pow- er to bail a prisoner indicted for treason; accord- ing to its sound discretion, and that this discretion was to be exercised according to the nature and cir- cumstances of the evidence, and the usages of law.
Mr. Burr stated, that the court had then decided that they possessed the discretionary right to bail, it would next be necessary to show, that they ought to exercise their discretion in this instance; that the indictment had been founded on the testimony of a perjured witness; that general Tupper would prove there had been so such resistance to his au- thority as had been stated by that witness; and that although gen. Tupper had mentioned this cir- cumstance to the prosecutor, he had not been sent up to the grand jury.
Mr. McRae. Gen. Tupper has made no such communication to me.

Mr. Hay. Though I have had a conversation with gen. Tupper, I do not exactly recollect what it was. The truth is, I have carefully avoided conversing with the witnesses of the United States.—Gen. Tupper has made an application to me for permission to go away; but I said that not for worlds would I submit to the imputation of consenting to the departure of any of the witnesses. Gen. Tupper was not sent up to the grand jury because he was not considered as a very material witness.
Mr. Wirt. He has made no such communication to me; but I take upon me to assert, that the resistance to gen. Tupper was not the treason, on which this indictment had been founded.
Mr. Wickham. Suppose a man was indicted for a murder committed at some distance from the city; and every man in the city said that he was at that moment walking in the streets, would such an indictment preclude a court from bailing him? This constructive murder is of the very same stamp as the constructive treason of col. Burr, who was indicted for an act said to be done in Blannerhasset's island, where he was said to be present, although he was at a considerable distance from the place.
Mr. Wirt. Why produce evidence to prove the perjury of a witness; why look to the indictment itself for a proof of its own fallacy; when the requisitions of the court have not yet been satisfied? The court wanted authorities to prove that it was in such a case as this that it had a discretionary right to bail according to the usages of law.
The chief justice had never known of a case, similar to the present. Mr. Martin would produce authorities, if he had time allowed to him. Mr. Randolph drew an analogy between this and the case of a coroner's inquest.—Mr. Wirt, said there was no apposite analogy between them.—Chief Justice insisted upon the necessity of producing adjudged cases.
Mr. Burr did not wish to protract the session of the court to suit his own personal convenience.—There was no time at present to look out for authorities.
The Chief Justice observed, that he was then under the necessity of committing col. Burr.
Mr. Burr stated, that he was willing to be committed, but hoped that the court had not forestalled its opinion.
Chief Justice. I have only stated my present impressions. This subject is open for argument hereafter.—Mr. Burr stands committed to the custody of the marshal.
He was accordingly conducted to the jail of this city.
THURSDAY, June 25.
About 1 o'clock the grand jury entered, and their foreman Mr. Randolph addressed the court to the following effect:
"May it please the court! The grand jury have been informed, that there is in the possession of A. Burr a certain letter with the post mark of May 13, from James Wilkinson, in cyphers, which they deem to be material to certain enquiries now pending before them. The grand jury are perfectly aware that they have no right to demand any evidence from the prisoner under prosecution, which may go to criminate himself. But the grand jury have thought proper to appear in court, to ask its assistance, if it thinks proper to grant it, in making such a requisition in their behalf."
Mr. Burr rose and asked whether the court was about to give an opinion?
The Chief Justice stated, that the court was about to say that the grand jury were perfectly right in the opinion that no man can be forced to furnish evidence against himself: he presumed that the grand jury wished also to know, whether the person under prosecution, could be examined on other questions, not criminating himself.
Mr. Burr declared, that it would be impossible for him under certain circumstances, to expose any letter which had been communicated to him confidentially; how far the extremity of circumstances would compel him to such a conduct, he was not prepared to decide; but it was impossible for him even to deliberate on the proposition to deliver up any thing which had been confided to his honour; unless it was extorted from him by the law.
Mr. Randolph. We will withdraw to our chamber, and when the court have decided upon the question, they will announce it to the grand jury. The Chief Justice, knew not that there was any objection to the grand jury summoning any man as a witness, who lays under an indictment.—Mr. Martin said there could be no objection.—Mr. Randolph said he was afraid that the object of this grand jury had been misunderstood by the court. The grand jury had not appeared before them to apply for the person of A. Burr, but for a certain paper, which may or may not be in his possession; and upon that paper's being or not being in his possession, and upon its being possible or not possible to identify that paper, it might depend, whether A. Burr himself was or was not a material evidence before them. And then the grand jury withdrew.
When Mr. Hay had concluded his argument, Mr. McRae addressed the court: he was solicitous, he said, to lay a communication before them on a circumstance, which has lately transpired. The grand jury had asked for a certain letter in cyphers, which was supposed to have been addressed by gen. Wilkinson to the accused. The court had understood the ground on which the accused had refused to put it in their possession: which ground was an apprehension lest his honour should be wounded, by his thus betraying matters of confidence. "I have seen gen. W. sir, since this declaration was offered; I have informed him of the communication which has thus been made; and the general has expressed his wishes to me, and requested me to express those wishes, that the whole of the correspondence between A. Burr and himself may be exhibited. The accused has now therefore a fair opportunity of producing this letter: he is absolved of all possible imputation; his honour is perfectly safe."
Mr. Burr. The court will probably expect from me some reply. The communication which I made to the court, has led, it seems, to the present invitation—I have only to say, sir, that this letter will not be produced. The letter is not at this time, in my possession; and gen. W. knows it.
Mr. McRae hoped that notice of his communication would be sent to the grand jury.—Mr. Martin hoped that col. B's communication also would go along with it.
The Chief Justice was unwilling to make the court the medium of such communications.
Mr. McRae hoped that the court would notify his communication to the grand jury, and for an obvi-
ous reason. When the grand jury came into court to ask for the paper, what did the accused say? Did he declare that it was not in his possession? No: he merely said that honour forbade him to disclose it. The inference undoubtedly was, that he had the paper, but could not persuade himself to disclose it. And what then must have been the impression on the mind of the grand jury? A cloud of suspicion must have fastened themselves upon their mind; suspicion unjustly injurious to the character of gen. W. and which the present communication may at once disperse. It is but justice, therefore, to gen. W. to whom the enquiries of the grand jury may at present relate, to give them the benefit of this information.
Mr. Burr. Gen. W. sir, is extremely welcome to all the relief which he may expect to derive from this challenge; but as it is a challenge from him, it is a sufficient reason why I should not accept it. But as the remarks of the last gentleman seem to convey some reproach against me (which no man who knows me can believe me to deserve) it may be proper to say, that I did voluntarily and in the presence of a witness, put the letter out of my possession for a certain purpose. I wished, sir, to disable any other person, even myself, from laying such a paper before the grand jury. Gen. W. knows this fact.—The Chief Justice then reduced these communications to writing, which message being read to the court, and afterwards corrected, was transmitted to the grand jury.—Mr. Burr. Let it be understood, that I did not put this letter out of my possession, because I expected the grand jury would take up this subject, but from a supposition that they might do so.
Mr. Wickham was interrupted by the entrance of the grand jury; when Mr. Randolph informed the court, that they had agreed upon some presentments; which he then delivered into the hands of clerk. The clerk read as follows:
The Grand Inquest of the U. S. for the district of Virginia upon its oath presents that Jonathan Dayton late a senator in the congress of the U. S. from the state of N. Jersey; John Smith a senator in the congress of the U. S. from the state of Ohio; Comfort Tyler late of the state of New-York; Israel Smith late of the state of New-York, and David Floyd late of the territory of Indiana, are guilty of treason against the United States in levying war against the same, to wit: at Blannerhasset's island in the county of Wood and state of Virginia, on the 13th day of December, 1806.
Upon the information of
William Eaton, Erick Bollman, Peter Taylor, Jacob Albright, Charles Willie, John Graham, Samuel Swartwout, George Morgan, John Morgan, Thomas Morgan, Elias Glover, D. Woodbridge, jr. David C. Wallace, Edmund B. Dana, John G. Henderson,
Alexander Henderson, James Wilkinson, Hugh Phelps, Jacob Dunbaugh, John Monboiland, Chandler Lindsley, James Knox, William Love, Thomas Hartly, Stephen Welch, James Keamy, Samuel Moxley, David Fisk, and Benjamin H. Latrobe.
JOHN RANDOLPH.
The grand jury, continued Mr. R. have no farther presentments to make.—He then delivered two papers which they had received from the court: the one was a cyphered letter addressed to H. Vinburn; the other was the letter to col. Morgan.
The Chief Justice. Mr. attorney, have you any thing more for the grand jury?—Mr. Hay I can have all the indictments ready to be laid before them to-morrow.—Mr. Taylor (from Norfolk) Is it not customary for the attorney to file information upon these presentments? Is there any necessity for detaining the jury? Some objection was made.—Mr. Randolph. May not the bills be laid before another grand jury, as the parties presented are now in custody?—Mr. Hay. That course would be productive of great inconvenience. All the witnesses are now here; and they will not perhaps, appear before the grand jury, and the present jury is already in possession of all the evidence.
Mr. Randolph had hoped, that they would be discharged; he was not anxious on his own account, but there was one of the jury peculiarly and delicately situated, who wished to return to his family.—Mr. Taylor observed to the court, that a circumstance of a very affecting domestic nature made him peculiarly anxious to return home.—Mr. Hay was extremely sorry that he could not gratify the wishes of the jury; but the interests of the U. S. forbade him. He would have the indictments ready at any hour in the morning, that the jury would leave.
Nine o'clock was mentioned, and the jury were then adjourned to that hour.
Last Proceedings.
FRIDAY, June 26th.
The court met at 9 o'clock. About 10 the grand jury entered and Mr. Randolph presented to the clerk, ten different indictments, five of them for Treason, against Jonathan Dayton, John Smith, Comfort Tyler, Israel Smith and David Floyd;—and five for a misdemeanor against the same individuals respectively.
The Chief Justice then addressed the jury and in fervid and elegant terms complimented them upon the patience and attention with which they had performed their duties; and concluded by discharging them from all further attendance.
The court then adjourned till 12 o'clock. When it had reassembled, Mr. Botts requested the court to remove Mr. Burr from the publick jail, to some comfortable and convenient place of confinement. The grounds of this motion are to be found in the following affidavit made by some of Mr. Burr's counsel, and laid before the court.
We, who are counsel in the defence of Col. Aaron Burr, at the suit of the United States, beg leave to represent to the court, that in pursuance of duty to him, we have visited him in his confinement in the city jail; that we could not avoid remarking the danger which will most probably result to his health, from the situation, inconveniences and circumstances attending the place of his confinement; but we cannot forbear to declare our conviction, that we ourselves cannot freely and fully perform what we have undertaken for his defence, if he remains in the gaol aforesaid, deprived, as he is, of a room to himself; it being scarcely possible for us to consult with him upon the various necessary occasions which must occur; from all which we believe, that he will be deprived of that assistance from counsel,
which is given to him by the constitution of the U. S. unless he be removed.
EDM. RANDOLPH, JNO. WICKHAM, BENJ. BOTTS.
Sworn to in open court, by Edmund Randolph, Jno. Wickham and Benjamin Botts, Esqrs. June 26th, 1807.
WM. MARSHALL, Clerk.
The counsel for the prosecution were perfectly silent on the motion.
After a long and desultory argument by Mr. Burr's counsel, the court determined that the prisoner should be removed to his former lodgings near the capitol, provided they could be made sufficiently strong for his safe keeping.
Mr. La Trobe, Surveyor of the Publick Buildings of the United States was requested to inspect them; and upon his report, the court passed the following order:
Whereupon, it is ordered, that the marshal of this district, do cause the front room of the house now occupied by Luther Martin, esq. which room has been and is used as a dining room, to be prepared for the reception and safe keeping of col. Aaron Burr, by securing the shutters to the windows of the said room by bars, the door by a strong bar or padlock. And that he employ a guard of seven men to be placed on the floor of the adjoining unfinished house, and on the same story with the before described front room, and also at the door opening into the said front room; and upon the marshal's reporting to the court that the said room has been so fitted up and the guard employed, that then the said marshal be directed, and he is hereby directed, to remove to the said room the body of the said Aaron Burr from the publick jail, there to be by him safely kept.
Proceedings introductory to the Trial.
Mr. Hay. My only wish is, that the prosecution should be regularly conducted. Is it not the usual practice to read the indictment first, and then move for the Venire!
Mr. Burr. I will say that I have been furnished with a copy of the indictment; that I have perused it; and that I plead not guilty to it.
Mr. Wirt. The usual form requires the actual arraignment of the prisoner; however the court may dispense with it, if they think proper.
Mr. Hay was indifferent about the form; if the law could be substantially executed. He supposed that a simple acknowledgment of the prisoner was sufficient, without the customary form of holding up his hand, &c.
Chief Justice. It is enough, if he appear to the indictment, and plead not guilty.
The clerk then read the indictment against Aaron Burr, for treason against the United States—which specifies the place of the Overt Act, to be at Blannerhasset's Island; and the time the 10th day of December, 1806.
When he had concluded, Mr. Burr addressed the court: "I acknowledge myself to be the person named in the indictment: I plead not guilty; and put myself upon my country for trial."
Mr. Hay then addressed the court on the Venire that was to try the issue between the prisoner and the United States. There was an apparent incompatibility on this point between the 29th sect. of the act of Congress, and the 8th amendment to the Constitution. It was not certain that this act was in force. It was passed on the 24th Sept. 1789, and it provides that "in cases punishable with death, the trial shall be had in the country where the offence was committed, or where that cannot be done without great inconvenience, twelve jurors at least shall be summoned from thence."—Subsequent to this, a Constitutional provision was made, requiring that the trial shall be held before "an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed."—It then this law is in force, there must be 12 Petit Jurymen summoned from Wood county, which would make it impossible to have the trial at an early day. Here then was the difficulty. The act was passed in 1789: the amendments to the Constitution were not ratified before the 15th Dec. 1791: Does the Constitution repeal this law? Had this 8th amendment formed an original part of the constitution, no more would have been requisite than an impartial jury from the state and district where the crime was committed. Had Congress then proceeded to pass this law with the constitution thus would it not be considered as a violation? Had it then any force at this time?
Mr. McRae quoted the 2d vol. of the Act of Congress, p. 220, sec. 3. to show that the 1st Law was considered to be in force, notwithstanding this amendment to the constitution.
The Chief Justice had no difficulty on the subject. He saw no incompatibility between the Law and the Constitution. He had no doubt that the law was still in force.
Mr. Burr had not considered the question maturely; but at present saw no inconsistency between them; however, as this law was most probably intended for the benefit of the accused, he consented to waive the right.
Mr. Wirt. But there is another consideration, sir. Can consent take away the error? In Scotland, in the celebrated case of Kinclaw, he consented to draw one of the jurymen, and afterwards pleaded this error in bar of judgment. After a long and elaborate argument, the court rejected his plea, tho' there was a division among them.
Mr. Martin. In that case, (or what is the same, Meddiburn's case,) there was but one dissentient judge.
Mr. Hay. In the case of Hardy and Took; a question was made, whether the jury must be kept together during that long trial. Though the prisoner at the bar consented to the proposition, the court nevertheless instructed the sheriff to keep them together.
Mr. Botts protested against the delay and inconveniences which would ensue from summoning the Venire from Wood County. He animadverted upon the cases of Kinclaw, Hardy and Fries; and suggested several ideas respecting the doctrine of challenge.
The Chief Justice believed that the provision was not absolutely obligatory, if both parties would waive the right: but it was much so if the United States insisted upon the right as if the prisoner himself had done so. If the United States insisted upon its execution, the law must be executed unless there was sufficient evidence to satisfy the court that such a measure would violate the amendment to the
constitution, which requires a trial to be held by an impartial jury. Unless both sides therefore consented, it was his opinion that the court was bound by this law.
Mr. Hay felt no disposition to delay the trial; but he could not think of pledging himself to such a measure without due deliberation; he would consult with the gentleman associated with him, on this point; and would inform the court of the result.
The counsel for the prosecution then retired from the bar, and after a few minutes consultation, Mr. Hay informed the court, that they could not assume the responsibility of consenting to such a proposition; the law seemed to be imperative in its language "twelve petit jurors at least shall be summoned." He must therefore request the court to direct a Venire of 12 men at least to be summoned from Wood county.
The Chief Justice enquired what number should be summoned?—Different numbers were named and there appeared to have been a great difference in the practice. The common law requires 48; and cases were cited where not less than 60 or 72 jurors had been summoned.
The court finally decided that the entry should be made for a Venire of 48 jurors; 12 of whom at least were to be summoned from Wood county.
A long and desultory conversation ensued upon the time when this process was to be made returnable; or in other words, when the trial in chief was to commence. Some contended that 20 days would be sufficient to serve the Venire in Wood county; others that 35 would be necessary. The general opinion seemed to be in favour of the 1st Monday in August.
The Chief Justice would have preferred the shortest possible day in consideration of the expense and inconvenience which would result from the delay; unless indeed more import circumstances should have recommended as a longer period; such as the necessity and advantage of obtaining witnesses from distant parts of the country.
The court, however, rose without assigning any particular period: The decision lays over until this day. The orders were to be made out for summoning a Venire, and the times of the return to be left blank. These blanks are to be filled up this day, (Saturday.)
Mr. Hay informed the court that the clerk was doubtful whether the parties last indicted should be brought before the court, by a Capias or a summons. He should now move for a Capias.—The Chief Justice replied there could be no difficulty on the subject.
WASHINGTON CITY, June 26. BRITISH OUTRAGE.
We give the publick the particulars of the following outrage on the American flag, under the influence of feelings, which, we are certain, are in unison with those entertained universally by our fellow citizens—feelings which cannot, which ought not to be suppressed. We know not, indeed, that this savage outrage has a precedent in naval annals.
On Monday last the United States frigate Chesapeake, of 38 guns, left the Capes, where there lay at anchor a British squadron consisting of three two-deckers and one frigate of 36 guns. As she passed this squadron without molestation, one of the two-deckers, the Leopard, put off, and went to sea before the Chesapeake. When the latter came up with the Leopard, at the distance of about three leagues from the squadron, her commander, captain Humphries, hailed the Chesapeake, and said he had a dispatch to deliver from the British commander in chief (meaning admiral Berkley, of the American station.) Commodore Barron, supposing it was a dispatch for Europe, hove to, when capt. Humphries sent on board of her a letter, covering an order of admiral Berkley, to take from the Chesapeake three men, alleged to be deserters from the Melampus frigate, and designating them by name. Commodore Barron replied by letter that no such men, as named in admiral Berkley's order, were on board, and added that his crew could not be mustered for examination by any other officers than his own. This answer was couched in terms of politeness. It was no sooner received than a broadside was discharged from the Leopard. The crew of the Chesapeake were at this time not at quarters, considering the Leopard a friend, and commodore Barron not contemplating the possibility of danger so immediately after leaving the Capes. No other attempt was therefore made to fight her than the discharge of a few straggling guns, while the Leopard repeated three or four more broadsides, when the Chesapeake struck her colours, after having three men killed and eighteen wounded.
A boat was then put off from the Leopard, with an officer, who demanded four men. Commodore Barron said he considered the Chesapeake a prize to the Leopard—the captain of which vessel said, no—that his orders were to take out the men, which, having executed, he had nothing further to do with her. Thus dismissed, she returned to Hampton Roads, where she now lies. She received in her hull 22 round shot, her fore-mast and main-mast destroyed, her mizen-mast greatly injured, and her standing rigging and sails very much cut.
Of the wounded 8 are considered dangerous, and two have lost an arm each. Commodore Barron suffered a contusion, received from a splinter, which is not serious. No other officer is wounded, excepting midshipman Broom, and he but slightly.
Nothing evinces in more striking colours the insolence of capt. Humphries, than his immediate return, after this outrage, to the Capes, where he now lies with the other ships of the squadron.
National Intelligencer.
RICHMOND, June 27.
At a meeting of the Richmond Troop of Cavalry, held at the Eagle Tavern, on Friday Evening, 26th June, 1807; called by order of the captain, for the purpose of expressing their sentiments upon the late outrage committed on the flag of the United States:
On motion of Andrew Stevenson, seconded by Dr. J. H. Foushee, the following resolutions were adopted:
The members of the Richmond Troop of Cavalry have beheld with the deepest indignation the late base, and unmanly outrage committed by the British ship Leopard, upon the American Frigate called the Chesapeake.
1. Resolved, therefore, That being justly sensible of the happiness enjoyed, under the present government, as by law established; we do view with abhorrence and detestation, this outrageous and dar-

ing attack upon our liberties, and the murder of our seamen, as amounting to a declaration of war on the part of Great Britain; and an attempt to trample upon the rights and sport with the lives of our citizens.
2. Resolved, therefore, That we will defend, at the hazard of our lives and property, every attack upon the government and liberty of our country from every foreign power whatever.
3. Resolved, That Dr. J. H. Foushee, William Fenwick, and Andrew Stevenson, be appointed a committee to draft a suitable address to the president of the United States, from this company, making a tender to him of their services, whenever the situation of our country shall require, or he think necessary to demand them.
B. SHEPPARD, Capt. R. T. C. Attest, WM. TEMPLE, Sec'ry.
PETERSBURG, June 27. TOWN MEETING.
On Friday, in consequence of the intelligence previously received from Norfolk, of the violation of our national dignity by an armed ship of his Britannick majesty in attacking, without any previous declaration of war, the Chesapeake frigate belonging to the United States, and in cold blood, murdering three, and desperately wounding sixteen, American Citizens, the inhabitants of Petersburg assembled at the court house, to express their feelings on the alarming occasion. The meeting was uncommonly numerous and but one sentiment animated every bosom. A dignified and manly deportment was observed, evincive of the interest which the citizens felt for this daring and unheard of outrage. The resolutions adopted were such as became a free people, jealous of their rights, and watchful over their dearest interests. Not a murmur was heard to disturb the awful stillness which pervaded the meeting while the resolutions were reading. Every tongue was mute—every ear attentive; and when the question was put by the chairman for adopting the resolutions, a loud and universal burst of approbation re-echoed through the meeting.
Any thing further would be unnecessary—the resolutions, and the insult, speak of themselves.—We will add one observation—the adherents of England would do well to observe a profound silence; and it rests with them to confirm and strengthen that dignified moderation of the citizens of Norfolk, and the publick generally while smarting under the grossest injury and insult, that was ever yet heaped on an independent nation.
The citizens having assembled to the number of three or four hundred, appointed Dr. John Shore chairman, and John F. May, secretary. After several resolutions were proposed, they were referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. John F. May, John M'Rae, Joseph Jones, Archibald Thweatt, Archibald Baugh, Robert Birchett, William Clark, John M. Banister, John Wilder, and John M'Creery.—Who shortly after, made the following report:
The citizens of the town of Petersburg, participating in the feelings of their fellow citizens of Norfolk—filled with the same horror—electrified by the same spirit of indignation—assembled at the court-house, June 26, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the late unprecedented outrage of Great Britain, in demanding the privilege of searching a publick armed vessel of the United States—compelling a submission to that demand, by attacking the said United States frigate, within our jurisdiction, when unprepared for resistance—wounding and murdering our fellow citizens, and forcibly seizing and carrying away four of the crew of the said frigate—
1st. Resolved, That when events occur of a nature interesting to the publick at large, it is the duty of the people to express their sentiments for the information and guidance of the government, proclaiming a manly approbation where it is due, and the strongest and most determined reprobation of acts, hostile to the interests and derogating from the dignity and independence of our country.
2d. That by the law and usages of nations, a national ship is always exempt and free from examination or search, by any foreign vessels or power.
2d. That this premeditated outrage is considered as tantamount to a declaration of war on the part of Great Britain, and as evincive of an irreconcilable hostility to this nation.
4th. That we entertain a confidence, that the government of the United States will adopt the most decisive and vigorous measures to obtain reparation for the injuries and wrongs sustained from the government of Great Britain.
5th. That this meeting will consider as infamous, all those who may furnish supplies of any kind to British armed vessels.
6th. That no pilot ought to conduct any British armed ship into our harbours or waters.
7th. That we will heartily concur in a suspension of all intercourse with Great Britain, until such intercourse can be enjoyed on terms of reciprocal respect and independence.
8th. That we will pledge to the government of the United States, our fortunes and our blood, for the support of all measures which may be necessary and proper to vindicate the rights of our country.
9th. That we will, for the space of 30 days, wear crape on the left arm, as a testimonial of our respect for the memory, and regret for the loss, of our brave tars.
10th. That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the papers of this town—and that the president and secretary be requested to transmit a copy to the executive of the United States.
JOHN SHORE, Chairman. Attest, JOHN F. MAY, Sec'ry.
NOTICE. The partnership of B. Nottingham, & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all those who have demands against the said firm are requested to exhibit them, and all those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment to B. Nottingham, who is fully authorized to settle the same.
B. Nottingham, & Co. N. B. The business in future will be carried on by B. Nottingham. July 1.
A SUBSCRIPTION Will be opened To-Morrow at the Bar of the Exchange Coffee-House, for
A PUBLICK DINNER, to be furnished at the Exchange Coffee-House, on the 4th of July. The Subscription will close on the night of the 21 June 29.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 1, 1807.
Those Citizens who have agreed to form a Volunteer Company, and have signed their names to the paper in the possession of Dr. R. Starke, are requested to meet at the Exchange Coffee-House, To-Morrow Evening, at 6 o'clock. A full meeting is expected; the importance, and urgency of the occasion, are strong inducements to a punctual attendance.
This day Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jun. hoisted his Broad Pendant on board the United States' frigate Chesapeake, in the place of Commodore James Barron.—Captain Gordon, continues in command of the ship.
It will be perceived by our readers, that the account of the attack on the Chesapeake frigate, reached Washington on Friday last. We have copied an account of that affair from the National Intelligencer.
It is yet too soon to discover what measures the government intend to pursue. A communication will no doubt be made to the British minister, Mr. Erskine, who unluckily happens to be at New-York, of course the publick mind will be kept in suspense some days longer; meantime conjectures are various. It is by some supposed that the executive has decided on its course, and that there will be no call of Congress, but that the subject will undergo a discussion between the two governments, before strong measures are resorted to. What data, those who thus reason have, we know not. By some it is supposed that the appointment of Captain Decatur, to the Chesapeake, with orders, (as it is reported) to prepare that ship for her original destination, is an evidence, that the executive does not calculate on a rupture, because the ship would be exposed to almost certain capture in the Mediterranean. But if persons will reflect a moment, this circumstance furnishes no evidence on the one side or on the other, and whether it should be war or peace, the frigate would be prepared for sea; if war, she would be wanted for general purposes; if peace, to proceed on her original destination. The ship cannot, we should suppose, be ready for sea until the executive has had time to communicate fully on the subject with the British ambassador.
It is truly singular, that while the ministers of Great-Britain, were giving to the American ministers in London extraordinary, and unequivocal demonstrations of friendship, that such an outrage should have been committed; this sometimes induces us to imagine that the act has proceeded from Admiral Berkeley only. Not to fatigue our readers and ourselves with conjectures that may be very distant from the truth, we consider it to be the duty of every good citizen to place confidence in the government, to discard it not forever, for the present, all local disputes and party animosities.
The pilot boat schooner John M'Myer, John Fulton, master, from Baltimore bound to Guadaloupe, was upset on Sunday last, in a squall off Cape Henry light house. About half an hour afterwards the master and crew were taken off by the schooner Sally, capt. Murphy, belonging to Baltimore. The foremast being cut away, the schooner went down stern foremost.
At a meeting of the committee at the Exchange Coffee House, on Monday the 29th of June, 1807. Present—Thomas Mathews, Moses Myers, William Pennock, William Newsum, Luke Wheeler, Francis S. Taylor, Seth Foster, Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, Daniel Bedinger, J. W. Murdaugh, Theo. Armistead.
Resolved, That the permission granted to the British consul and his family of holding correspondence with the said commander be, and the same is hereby rescinded.
The chairman laid before the committee a letter from Col. Sharp, whereupon, Be it Resolved, That it is highly expedient to repair Fort Norfolk, and place guns there for the defence of this place.
Resolved, That the inhabitants of Norfolk and Portsmouth be earnestly requested to give all their aid to carry the above resolution into effect.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions be transmitted by the chairman to Col. Sharp, and the commanding officer of Fort Nelson, and request him to superintend and direct the application of the labour which may be rendered for the purpose of repairing the Fort.
THOMAS MATHEWS, Chairman.
At a meeting of the committee at the Exchange Coffee House, on Tuesday, 30th June, 1807. Present—Thomas Mathews, Luke Wheeler, William Pennock, F. S. Taylor, William Newsum, Richard Blow, Seth Foster, Thomas Newton, Moses Myers, J. W. Murdaugh, Theo. Armistead.
Resolved, That a committee of Moses Myers, J. W. Murdaugh, and William Newsum be appointed to examine the state of the magazine and to obtain a correct account of the Powder in the Borough, the proprietors thereof, and the present market price of that article.
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the publick exigencies require the preservation, in our own hands, of every means of defence, and that persons who hold any quantities of Powder, be admonished thereof, and desired to hold it for the publick service.
Resolved, That the committee will consider any enhancement in the price of the said article by the holders thereof, at the present crisis, derogating from the character of a good citizen, and will well deserve the censure and contempt of the nation.
Resolved, That the thanks of this committee be
given to Captain Stephen Decatur, and through him to the officers, mariners and others, who have volunteered their services under his direction, for the alacrity with which they have undertaken to equip the Gun-Boats for the defence of our ports at this eventful crisis.
Resolved, That in execution of the object heretofore requested of Captain Decatur, this committee hold it to be their duty to reimburse any expenses which may be increased, beyond those which Captain Decatur may consider himself authorised to incur as the commandant of the United States Naval force.
Resolved, That Moses Myers and William Newsum be a committee to wait upon Captain Decatur with the foregoing resolutions.
Resolved, That a subscription be opened to defray the expenses, under the direction of Richard Blow, Seth Foster, and F. S. Taylor.
THOMAS MATHEWS, Chairman. THEO. ARMISTEAD, Sec'ry.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the citizens of Princess Anne county, held at the court-house, on Saturday the 27th June, 1807.
Edward H. Moseley, sen. unanimously called to the chair.
George Vashon, appointed secretary to the meeting.
This meeting having before them a statement of the perfidious attack upon the United States frigate Chesapeake, by the British ship of war Leopard, captain Humphreys, acting under the orders of commodore Douglas; and a copy of the resolutions thereupon, entered into by the inhabitants of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, transmitted by their committee of correspondence, which being duly considered: Therefore,
Resolved unanimously, That the resolutions of the inhabitants of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, are highly approved of by this meeting, the purport thereof meets with our immediate concurrence, and we join our fellow-citizens in pledging our lives and properties, to co-operate with the government in all measures which they may adopt.
Resolved unanimously, That Lem. Cornick, Thomas Cornick, John S. Lovitt, Henry John Mackie, John Lewis, John Woodhouse, Gideon Ward, William Raney, Erasmus Haynes, Jesse Morris, John Mondin, and David Waters, be a committee for, and they are hereby requested, to use all due diligence to prevent any communication whatever between the British armed ships, and the bay and sea shore of this county.
Resolved unanimously, That Edward H. Moseley, sen. Chairman, William Elligood, Thomas Calvert, James Robinson, William Bishop, Anthony, Walke, jun. (son of William) George Vashon, Jas. Warden, E. H. Moseley, jun. John Reade, Mitchell Thorowgood, Lee Land, and Francis M'Clanahan, be a committee to meet and appoint a corresponding committee.
Resolved unanimously, (by committee appointed,) That Thomas Calvert, Anthony Walke, jun. (son of William) and Geo. Vashon, be a committee of correspondence.
Resolved unanimously, That a copy of the proceedings of this meeting be transmitted to the Norfolk and Portsmouth committee of correspondence. (Signed) E. H. MOSELEY, Chairman. GEO. VASHON, Secretary.
We are informed that a lengthy discussion took place among the grand jury, for presenting general Wilkinson for high treason—but when the vote was taken, they were equally divided.—VIRG. GAZ.
DIED, in Baltimore, on Thursday, the 13th inst. in the 55th year of his age, MR ROBERT MOORE, a native of Ireland, and one of her exiled sons, who suffered in the cause of freedom and humanity—this cause he maintained with all the ardour of a patriot till his last breath.
If the most inflexible integrity in scenes peculiarly calamitous and distressing, and the most extended philanthropy, embracing man as his brother, wherever he met him, united to those interesting manners which flow from the warmest sensibility and wishes of the heart, constitute the principles of an honest man, and the graces of a gentleman, This character justly belongs to the deceased.—"He was an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile."
LONDON, May 12. The treaty between the United States and Great Britain, it is said, has been sent back to London for reconsideration; and we should hope that by mutual concessions, the whole of this disagreeable dispute may be amicably adjusted. Perhaps, however, our present ministry, with that lamentable spirit of contradiction to the former cabinet which has prompted all their measures since their accession to office, may undo what their predecessors have done, and involve us in a war with a country united to ours by the ties of blood as well as of policy, to prove their zeal for the religion of peace!
May 13.
As we last night predicted, the new ministers are resolved to make no concessions to America.—The Evening trumpeter not of their fame, but of their disgrace, warns us that the age of concession is past. Of this we are aware—What then is left us? When fools are too obstinate to concede—too dull to be convinced—they must then be constrained.
Statesman.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.
Foreign-Office, Downing-street, May 13.
The right honourable George Canning, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, has this day notified to the ministers of friendly and neutral powers resident at this court, that in consequence of the recent hostile proceedings of the Ottoman Porte, his majesty has judged it expedient to direct, that the blockade of the straits of the Dardanelles, and of the port and harbour of Smyrna, already constituted by his majesty's naval forces, and those of his allies, should be maintained and enforced in the strictest manner, according to the usages of war acknowledged and avowed in similar cases.
Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED.
Sch't Commerce, Lindsay, 20 days from Montego Bay, (Jam.) Rum, Warren Ashley.—Sailed in company with the sch't Mary, Hardison, of Plymouth (N. C.) for Edenton.—Left sch't Hiram of and for New-York in 10 days; brig. Washington, of and for New-York, the day after.—June 11.
Grand Cumana bearing west 10 leagues was boarded from the British sloop of war Drake, treated privately—12th, was boarded by a French privateer of 5 guns and 94 men, belonging to Guadaloupe, took the yawl, sea stores and wearing apparel of the captain, gave an old boat in exchange. The privateer boarded at the same time the sch't Mary, from whom they took a puncheon of rum—14th lat. 21, 50, long. 85, 12, spoke ship Fame, Sloke, of Baltimore, 65 days from Leghorn bound to New Orleans.
Office of Discount and Deposit, Bank U. S. July 1, 1807.
Saturday next being the fourth of July, this office will not be opened for the transaction of business. All bills or notes falling due on that day, must be retired the day preceding.
Rob't Oliphant, Cashier.
July 1. For NEW-YORK, The fast-sailing Sloop NANCY, William Van Schack, master, will sail in 6 days, has excellent accommodations for passengers—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or Reilly & Tunis.
For Sale on board said Sloop, 50 tiers RICE—Apply as above. July 1. 3c
For LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MARS, J. Chot, master, will sail in 15 or 18 days For freight apply to MOSES MYERS. July 1. if
Freight Wanted, for a new SHIP, capt. Elliot, 246 tons burthen, momentarily expected to arrive here.—C. FRY. July 1. if
CASH given for good Rough hld. and bbl. STAVES, by Moses Myers. July 1. if
NOTICE. The creditors of Gilbert Robertson and of James Brown, insolvent debtors, are requested to attend a general meeting of all the creditors of the said insolvents on the fourth day of August next, at the court-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, for the purpose of examining and ascertaining the debts due to each creditor, before the first dividend of the said insolvent's estates is made, pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in case of insolvency." —Dated this 24th June, 1807.
James M'Evers, } Assignees. Alex'r Van Pfister, } John Jones, jun. }
NOTICE. The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson, and of the estate of James Brown, insolvent debtors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hours of ten to one o'clock of that day, at the court-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates.—Dated this 24th day of June, 1807.
James M'Evers, } Assignees. Alex'r V. Pfister, } John Jones, jun. }
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1807.
John M'Douall and Company, Plfts. against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, eldest son and heir at law of said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, and Lydia Wedderburn, devisees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp settle his account of his executorship of the will and administration of the estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper. (A Copy) Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough, July 1, 1807.
The parties named in the above order, as plaintiffs and defendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 24th day of August for acting upon the said order; on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts.
John Cowper, M. C. of Norfolk Borough.
To Elizabeth Plume, one of the devisees of William Plume, Esq. deceased; Fortescue Whittle, sole administrator of William Davies and Mary his wife, and Theo. Armistead.
In a certain suit in equity, instituted in the Superior Court of law and equity, for the district of Edenton, by William Cowper against the President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, William Plume, deceased, William Davies, deceased, and Theo. Armistead, certain proceedings were had in the said Court, and at March term last, at a Superior Court of law and equity, held at Edenton, in the county of Chowan, in the first circuit of the Superior Courts of law and equity for the State of North Carolina, (to which court all suits in equity, &c. lately depending in the Superior Court of the district of Edenton, where the defendants resided out of the state, were by law transferred) it being suggested by the plaintiff's counsel that William Plume and William Davies were dead, the court directed that the plaintiff have leave to bring in the representatives, executors, or administrators of the said William Plume, William Davies, by scire facias or otherwise, to defend the said suit if they think proper, and that Theo. Armistead answer agreeable to the following order of the said court. Therefore, Notice is hereby given to you by the subscriber, attorney of the plaintiff and complainant, that the following order was made at March term, 1807, of the said court, that you the said Elizabeth Plume, Fortescue Whittle, and Mary his wife, may appear and make defence to the said suit at the succeeding term of the said court, which will be held at Edenton on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and you the said Theo. Armistead answer pursuant to the said order.
J. Hamilton, Attorney for Complainant. Near Edenton, 30th June, 1807.
William Cowper, } State of North Carolina, first circuit, in equity, Chowan County—March Term, 1807. The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months.—The death of Davies and Plume being admitted by the complainant, it is ordered that he have leave to serve the executors, administrators, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume, with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means of scire facias or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, (Signed) J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.

SLOOP EXPERIMENT, FOR PASSENGERS ONLY.
ELIHU S. BUNKER,
Begs leave to inform his friends and the publick, that he will, on the first of July, commence running a Sloop of about 110 tons burthen, between the cities of New-York and Hudson, for the purpose of carrying passengers.
Few people who have had occasion to take passage up or down the North River, but have experienced the inconvenience and risque of going on board vessels deeply loaded and lumbered on deck: therefore captain Bunker has determined to take no more on board the Experiment, which will remedy that inconvenience and entirely do away the risque.
The owners of this vessel being desirous to render the passage as short, convenient, and agreeable as possible, have not only taken care to furnish her with the best Beds, Bedding, Liquors, Provisions, &c. but they have been at very great expense and trouble in procuring materials and building her on the best construction for sailing, and for the accommodation of ladies and gentlemen travelling on business or for pleasure.
The Experiment will leave New-York every Wednesday evening precisely at 6 o'clock, and Hudson every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, throughout the season.
Capt Bunker having been several years engaged in the freight business between New-York and Hudson, has become well acquainted with every part of the river; and he hopes by attention and punctuality, to merit the patronage of ladies and gentlemen from the southward, who may visit the celebrated Ballston, Saratoga, and Lebanon Springs, or travellers who may have occasion to travel through the northern states. The shortness of the passage to Hudson when compared with that to Albany or any place above Hudson, (where the river is impeded by bars, islands and overslams, that render it impossible for fast-sailing vessels to pass) he thinks will induce most people who are acquainted with the difference, to take passage to Hudson, where carriages or boats can at all times be had, at a moderate expense, to convey them to Albany, Troy, Lansingburgh, or the Lebanon Springs, which are about 30 miles distance.
Hudson, May 1807. 12t2aw
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be paid by Mary Dickinson, Exec rx .
Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
That pleasant place BELL VIEW.
It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteus, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES.
All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary.
Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.
PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS or Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual.
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Grn, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchard; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to North's market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood. The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
EDUCATION.
Notice is hereby given that the trustees of Margaret Academy, in the County of Accomack, have engaged Teachers and made the necessary arrangements to commence said School on the 8th day of June next. In this Seminary will be taught the English, Latin, and Greek Languages, Geography and the Mathematics. The Teachers are graduates of Yale College, in Connecticut, and come highly recommended as gentlemen of learning and irreproachable moral characters. The buildings are erected on an eminence which commands a fine prospect of Pungoteague river and the Chesapeake, and is supposed to be inferior, in point of health, to no situation on the Eastern Shore. The Scholars who board in the School must find their own bedding, and also make an advance to the steward of Twenty-five Dollars. May 2. 1m
We want to Purchase,
A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf
For Sale by the Subscribers,
3000 bushels Northern CORN, 10 pipes fourth proof Bourdeaux Brandy, 40 puncheons Grenada Rum, 30 do. Tobago do. 30 do. old Antigua do. 18 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, A few quarter casks Colmenar Wine, 100 hogsheads prime Molasses, 200 barrels prime Pork; Liverpool stowed Salt loose and in sacks; Cotton and Wool-Cards assorted in small boxes; Fine and Superfine Flour; Pilot Bread, &c. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. June 19. 6t Lee's wharf.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co.
Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
 Aloes, Allum, Balsam of Tolu, Peru, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigrise, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac,  Hartshorne Shavings, Glycer Pipes, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lancets, Common do., Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do., Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and hal pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Opodeldock, Turlington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard. 
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLI-POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Noot's MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c.
MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Maxwell's wharf,
1000 dozen of CLARET, in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback.
A few cases, Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in hds. and bbls; Coffee in bags, and A few hds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on a liberal credit. Brunet & Thompson. March 16. 6t1awtf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store,
Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb 13. tf
GERMAN LINEN, &c.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has just received and offers for Sale, for approved paper at 4 and 6 months, 27 Packages of GERMAN LINEN, entitled to drawback—C mting of Platillas, Dowlas, Cholets, (or brown Hollands) Common Osnaburgs, and German Rolls. Also on Hand,
Heavy Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs, fine Shirt Linen, &c. elegant Musquito Gauze or clear Linen, Bed Ticking two yards wide, Flanders Sheetings, &c. Also, 160 boxes first quality Spanish Segars, elegant Glass Ware and China, 90 boxes Window Glass, 650 best Coffee Bags, 4/00 Gunny Bags. May 29. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dumfries, from Liverpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Mess. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY,
Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz.
British CANVAS, from No. 1 to 8, Paints in kegs and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Steward Drawn Locks, Charts, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scales and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers' Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Pannel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description. All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper. J. Moran. June 8. tf
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. April 13. tf
WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13. tf
50 Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY on the night of the 9th instant, from the brig William, lying at Portsmouth, three men by the names of JOHN OLIVER, SAMUEL OLIVER, and GEORGE PEIRCE; John and Samuel Oliver are short thick set men, aged about 21 and 28 years, and wore when ran-away long black hair; George Peirce is a small lad, 18 or 19 years of age, red hair, and face somewhat freckled. Any person giving information so that the subscriber may find the three shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any one of them. Daniel Nason. June 12. tf
For RENT,
A very convenient Two Story Dwelling House, with a passage and three large rooms on the first story, a passage and four rooms in the second story, a good cellar and other conveniences, situated near the Dwelling-House of the subscriber on Boush-street. Possession may be had on the 1st of June. Also for Rent,
The fire-proof WARE-HOUSE, on Commerce-street, between those occupied by Mr. Herron and myself. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to JOHN GRANBERY. May 25. 2aw5w
ICE.
The lovers of ICE can be furnished with that article at the most moderate price, by applying at the cellar under Mr. Augier's, corner of Main and Market-Street. June 22. 2aw4w
Phœnix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHŒNIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereto subjoined.
N B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured.
Richard Taylor. September 8. tf 157
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments.
An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it.
A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail.
He has just received, New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boots, at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suwarrows Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of
India COTTONS, very low for Cash. May 27. 2awtf
Spring and Summer GOODS.
The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1. tf
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
We offer for Sale, The entire Cargo of the ship Franklin, capt. Quvesberg, from Matanzas, consisting of 217 hlds. Muscovado SUGAR, and 100 do. retailing Molasses, on accommodating terms for good paper, with approved endorsers. T. & W. A. Armistead. May 29. 3w
For SALE—a float, 800 barrels of FLOUR, 10 hlds. Richmond Tobacco, and 100 bags Navy Bread. In Store, Madeira WINE fit for use, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks; Coffee; Salt Sacks; and 300 quintals Cod Fish. James Dykes, & Co. June 12. tf
Five Dollars Reward Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to me a Negro Girl, by the name of SARAH, about 16 years of age, very likely in person, slow in articulation, and has a down cast look, about 4 feet 10 inches high, and well made. I purchased her of a Mr. Nathaniel Bowren, and was purchased by him of a Mr. Manliff Robinson, of Princess-Anne County. Dempsey Jones. Portsmouth, June 12. 3*
Just received from Philadelphia, 6 hogsheads of Rye WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls. Country Gin, 8 boxes first quality Chocolate; 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 kegs best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calfskins, 2 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Soal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings. For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27. tf
For RENT, (and possession given immediately,) My WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Returns grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the publick, for the patronage he met with during the long time he has sailed a packet between this place and Alexandria, and takes this opportunity of informing them that he has disposed of the Packet Sloop GEORGE, in which he has now no right or title, and requests those who have any claims prior to this date against said Sloop, to bring them in for settlement. Tristram Butler. June 22. 3
For Rent or Lease, The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mess. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms below stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4. tf
A WORK
That ought to be in the possession of every MAN.
THE LIFE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER.
The following remarks from a late London publication, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentick and interesting work.
"The publick will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography. April 1. tf
NOTICE.
The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next. May 11. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber, 5 hogsheads Loaf SUGAR, 42 boxes Window Glass 10 by 12, 83 pieces twilled Sacking. A. Maclure. tf
April 27. For RENT, (until September next,) That commodious brick Dwelling-House, lately occupied by the subscriber, situated on Catharine street, opposite to Mr. Richard Bagnall's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family. For terms apply to Richard Bowden. tf June 1.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb 20. tf
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. ALSO, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27. tf
450 bbls. superfine FLOUR, } Afloat. 100 half barrels do. Also landing this day from the schooner Iris, captain Moffat, from Matanzas, 43 boxes brown } Clayed SUGARS. 32 do. white } And in Store, 150 barrels Pork; 50 do. Shad, 50 boxes Soap; 100 barrels Tar; 50 do. Turpentine, 30,000 W. and R. O. Staves and Heading, A few tons of Fustic—all of which will be sold low and on liberal credit. George Wilson. tf April 22.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former capitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807, Josiah Riddick, plff. Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts. The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers published in the borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy. Anthony Robinson, C. C. 2m. May 18.
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Hunter, from London, an assortment of GOODS, suited for the season. ALSO, A few patent and grand Piano FORTES. May 1. tf
Landing this day from on board the British schooner Friendly Intention, capt. Swan, 130,000 wt. prime Green COFFEE, 11,000 do. Cocoa—We will dispose of it on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. In Store, Antigua Sugars, Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine, now fit to use, Burgundy Hermitage, and Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, Jamaica Coffee.—Apply as above. We want a small VESSEL of 300 barrels, to run out to Bermuda. June 8. tf
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.