Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-07-27 00:00:00

[The following are the remarks of the Editor of the Aurora , upon the statement of Dr. Bollman, which was published in our Paper of Friday last.]
FROM THE AURORA—July 17.
THE EMISSARY BOLLMAN.
It appears to be one of the necessary consequences of criminality, that it should, for warning of others, and the moral good of the world, take no step but such as is calculated to betray itself.—When Bollman presented the article which we published yesterday, from the manner of his address, coupled with a declaration which he made in the hearing of the editor, in the district court of Richmond, that the communication of the treasonable projects of Burr, which he made to the executive, "should be made publick by him," we expected that such was the paper he proffered for publication.—After a perusal, however, we perceived, that the real purport of the paper offered, was only the offspring of that system which the unfortunate author of treason has pursued towards the country, the publick, the executive, the persons whom he deluded, and those whom he failed to delude.
Instead of asserting his innocence, or attempting to prove it by facts or evidence, Mr. Burr has endeavoured to roll back upon the government, by which the treason has been frustrated, and on the publick officers who have been most active in defeating his treason, and on the publick officers who have conducted the prosecution—odium, and reproach, and contumely.
"Like master, like man!" as Burr has done, so does Bollman. This unfortunate object of mercy, with a pardon registered in a court of law, issued upon the voluntary revelation of his own treason and the treason of the "master spirit" by whom he was led—this is the man who comes forward to the publick, with the expectation of making an impression on the publick mind in favour of the man whom he had before betrayed, and of depreciating the character and conduct of the man to whose benevolence and good faith he owes his liberty and life.
Was the disclosure made by this person brought before the district court in an extraordinary and unwarrantable manner? The manner was this: Mr. Hay, attorney for the district of Virginia, in discharge of his duty as publick prosecutor, called the several witnesses for the publick, to be sworn in open court on their passage to the grand jury. On Bollman being called, Mr. Hay stated that he conceived it to be his duty to inform the court in what situation Bollman stood as a witness. This Bollman had made important disclosures of Burr's plans, projects, and the means of accomplishing them, and in consequence thereof the president had issued a pardon, which pardon Bollman had first received, then returned, then said he would neither receive nor reject. In this situation, Bollman stood when he came into court, and Mr. Hay there tendered the pardon to him in open court, which Bollman refused, and thereupon the pardon was recorded in the court by the clerk thereof.
Was this either an unwarrantable or an extraordinary manner of acting? Could any course be more fair and liberal? How could Mr. Hay omit to notice the pardon, or the cause of the pardon, when the man pardoned was to be called as a witness, and appeared to temporise between his first revelations of the treason, and his later intercourse with his accused principal. The notice of the information given by Bollman to the executive, was necessary then by Bollman himself, and what his own unprincipled conduct throughout, had rendered unavoidable, for every act but that of the pardon, which rescued him from the gallows, were his own voluntary acts—he embarked in the treason with Burr, voluntarily—he went to New Orleans voluntarily—he opened his overtures to Wilkinson voluntarily—he was sent thence to Washington, indeed involuntarily, but without any solicitation or expectation on the part of the executive, he voluntarily proposed to reveal the plans, projects and means by which Burr was to accomplish his treason. The executive, however he must detest the traitor, was bound to hear the revelation of the treason—he condescended to let Bollman come into his presence, and to reveal at once the demonstration of his own criminal purposes, and the foreign aid which Burr was to receive, and had already received, and to which Bollman, before his departure to New Orleans from Philadelphia, was privy and a participant. Here then we see this Bollman, who first embarks in a scheme of perfidy to the United States, of which two foreign powers were the aiders and abettors, if not the original instigators—after, but not till after he is seized and transported from the proposed theatre of his perfidy, come forward with a new act of that very species of perfidy which he in his essay of yesterday affects to reprobate.
Bollman says that a few days after his arrival at New Orleans, in September last, advices were received from general Wilkinson, stating that he would chastise the Dons.
Now the first question we would ask is, what has this to do with vindicating Bollman's character, which he professes to be the object of his essay?
What has general Wilkinson's conduct, or his threats on the Sabine, to do with Bollman's pardon, or his disclosures to the executive?
But a more important question precedes these enquiries—how and for what end came Bollman to New Orleans? How came letters to be addressed to him in cypher, under the name of Henry Windbourne ? Why, possessed of all the knowledge concerning the perfidious intentions of foreign powers against the United States, did he go to New Orleans, endeavour to seduce the commander in chief of the army, and leave his very tender solicitudes for the U. States,
and his ideas of the great necessity of a war with Spain unrevcaled, until he came prisoner to Washington city? Why did he keep the plans concealed, until they were frustrated? And for what purpose was it, after they were frustrated, that he requested an interview with the executive?
It is ridiculous to say that he had no personal motives—he may deceive himself into the supposition, that others will be deceived by him, but the biter is the only one bitten! His concern in the plans—his being a principal emissary—his being taken in a situation that subjected him to be hung as a spy—the very mercy of Wilkinson, which changed his fate from a gibbet to a transportation by sea to Washington—his situation at Washington—the mode in which he made the application to the president—the very disclosure of the secret plans of Burr, and of the foreign resources from which Burr drew his funds, and his hopes of establishing that empire, with which, in or near the fiftieth year of his age, "the more youthful imagination of doctor Bollman, became enamoured in the prospect of "emancipating an enslaved kingdom."
Dr. Bollman then stands precisely in a situation similar to that of one of a number of highwaymen, seized on the road in the attempt to rob; the robbery to be sure was not perpetrated, but the doctor turns stag, and backs out with a full (or a half full) disclosure, and for his useful discoveries as state's evidence, the executive deems him entitled to a pardon.
In this situation it is that this state's evidence comes forward as the vindicator of the man he at first betrayed, and the reviler of a magistrate to whom he owes his being at large and exemption from punishment, and thus he insults the very people against whose peace and union he had been a conspirator.
These we believe to be the real merits and the true character of Bollman's conduct all round—like his principal, he belies and betrays every body—old friends and strangers—benefactors and partizans—all are alike the victims of his duplicity and wily artifices.
Under such circumstances, and against such an antagonist, so fallen in the estimation of worth and real honour, it may perhaps be superfluous to say another word. But publick information demands a few further remarks, in relation to gen. Wilkinson and to the president of the U. States.
The whole course of Burr's conduct, has been since his seizure, to heap revilement and distrust on gen. Wilkinson. Bollman, in his curious note upon gen. Wilkinson's returning to New Orleans "to play the devil," (and he appears to have played the devil with Burr, Bollman, and co.) confesses the whole extent of Burr's treason; and he admits it too, in a curious way, for while it convicts Burr, it establishes the sagacity and sound generalship of Wilkinson; for says Bollman, Wilkinson made use of the information which Swartwout gave him of Burr's expedition, to close the dispute with the Spaniards, and then very ungratefully (he infers) after preventing the Spanish war, by using the name of Burr, he comes back and after having rendered both illegal and illaudable Burr's plan (by frustrating the Spanish war) he then fixes upon Burr's own project its original and true character of treason.
There is one other point in this note that merits notice. Bollman says Burr's expedition "acquired an illegal character through the inimical conduct of a weak and treacherous friend."—The reader will do well to consider this sentence.
Was Burr's expedition originally or at any time legal? Did not Burr to more than ten of the witnesses who were examined by the grand jury, declare that it was not only without the knowledge or consent of the government, but that he held the government itself in contempt? But Bollman says that had not Wilkinson by a stratagem brought the Spaniards to a truce on the Sabine, Burr's project would then have succeeded.
Here then we have the clue to "the inimical conduct of a weak and treacherous friend." That is Wilkinson was so weak as to avert a Spanish war by one stratagem, and to destroy a treasonable conspiracy by another; had the Spanish war been suffered to go on, Wilkinson would not have acted inimical to Burr; had he suffered Burr to come down to Orleans in force he would not have acted inimical; but says this renowned intriguer from the county of Hoya, Wilkinson by frustrating both was weak and treacherous. We shall leave the weakness to be judged by the events; let us see by whom it is and how consistently gen. Wilkinson is called treacherous . Treacherous to whom? To his country?—No! To the Spaniards? No! To whom then? Why treacherous (says Dr. Bollman, who exposes Burr's treasons after the fact) to Aaron Burr! Was impudence and audacity ever so barefaced as is this conduct of this man Bollman? Let us suppose the very worst—that the fell spirit of deceit and treachery could inspire Burr to insinuate or assert. Let us suppose the very worst, that Wilkinson had a previous knowledge of Burr's imperial designs—of his determination to seize on New Orleans and make it the seat of his quid empire , of which the youthful fancy of Dr. Bollman was so enamoured. Let us suppose even more than ever was asserted or surmised, that Wilkinson had entered into written engagements to consummate such a scheme of treason as the severation of the western and southern territory—and having arrived at the point when Swartwout reached him; that at this moment he had determined and continued resolved to conceal this plot from every one but Swartwout and Bollman, and that on arriving at New Orleans, he had like Coriolanus at the gates of Rome, repented, and instead of prosecuting the scheme of treason and severation of the national territory, compunction filled his bosom, and the
love of his country triumphed over his premeditated scheme of treason; we suppose all this freely, because we know that the very reverse is the truth—but suppose this true. Why after all, Wilkinson would have had the merit of at least saving his country, and if he was guilty of treachery, it was treachery to the most treacherous of men, to one with whom no faith ought to be kept. We do not admire Mr. Bollman's idea of honour. It is that vulgar honour called honour among thieves . He cannot see any turpitude in treason, but he can discover treachery in saving a nation from division of territory, and civil war, and its concomitant horrors—Wilkinson at the very worst has acted a nobler part than the admired Coriolanus. He has frustrated not only a foreign, but a civil war.
In this place, and we thank Bollman for the opportunity, we will inform the publick of two important facts—and they will enable the publick to determine the chastisement which this hardened conspirator merits, who has dared to speak as he has spoken of Wilkinson.
We above assumed that Wilkinson had concealed, the communication made by Burr thro' Swartwout and Bollman from every one; it has been repeatedly said that he concealed these and even Dayton's famous communications, from the government. Mark the real state of the case. Swartwout reached gen. W's camp in the afternoon, and made his communication that evening. The first emotion of Wilkinson was that he ought to be immediately disposed of as a spy; but recollecting that there were further communications to be made by Bollman; he determined to pursue another course. Early in the morning he called on colonel Cushing, the second in command, and to him communicated the mission and the dispatch brought by Swartwout; with him it was agreed to temporize with Swartwout, until the whole treason should be revealed by the prime emissary Bollman, and upon the possession of that full information to seize upon them and send them to the seat of government. The government was immediately addressed by an express dispatch; and Wilkinson took his measures with that admirable skill which has ended in preventing a Spanish war and in frustrating the conspiracy.
In like manner the recent rumours concerning measures proposed in the grand jury, were founded upon the assumption that gen. Wilkinson had concealed Dayton's treasonable letter from the government. Had any question been asked by the grand jury, this mistake could not have arisen, as a copy of Dayton's letter had been forwarded to the government and fully communicated to the President, and was known to the secretary of war. These are facts which we know to be true, and will appear on the trial.
Let us see it then in another point of view—we entreat the pardon of gen. Wilkinson and of the President, for the indecacy of naming them at the same time with Bollman, but it is the publick cause.
Wilkinson was treacherous! says Bollman! To whom? To Burr.
The president was treacherous, says Bollman! To whom? To Bollman.
But it is Bollman who, after Wilkinson had frustrated the treason, that complains of Wilkinson's treachery! What treachery? Why, good reader, Bollman upbraids Wilkinson for not aiding Burr in his treason, and his treachery consists in not being treacherous to his country—he saves his country and frustrates Burr, and for this Bollman calls him treacherous—this same Bollman, who after detection betrays all Burr's schemes to the president voluntarily and without solicitation, nay, who writes five folio sheets of treachery to his principal.
Here then we find Bollman first a traitor to the country which received him with hospitality, and then treacherous to Burr—upbraiding the chief magistrate, who had not only frequently proved his good wishes for him, but who had on several particular occasions given him proofs of his good will—who after being guilty of treason upon his own confession, and guilt upon the proof of gen. Wilkinson and others—who after voluntarily revealing his treason and obtaining from the president the highest exertion of power and the greatest gift of mercy, his forfeit life —this man comes forward as the calumniator of his former benefactor, and of the head of that government which he had conspired to disserve, and of the individual who had been his generous benefactor.
Such is Bollman—but let us see what it is that he charges upon the president. His own story is, that he meant to remove "false impressions" of treasonable purposes, and to convince the president that he ought to go to war with Spain and give countenance to Burr! This his own story! The reader will recollect that this self-created privy-counsellor, and teacher of political ethics, was no other than the prime minister of the emperor in prospect .—This very man Bollman, had gone to New Orleans with foreign gold in his pocket, and treason digested and methodised in his mind; detected in that treason and sent to the seat of the government against which he conspired; and he tells the American publick in an address to the American people, that from the cell in which he was imprisoned as a traitor, he of his own motion undertook to become the privy-counsellor of the government he aimed to destroy, and to preach politics and purity to the executive.
It is his own story—he says he requested the interview for those two decided objects.—Well! let us see how he is treated. His story is heard! he said he had no personal motives. What motives then? If he had no personal motive, he must have meant only to add another scene to the atrocious cheat, for he says he sought to remove impressions of treason, and to persuade the executive to a war
with Spain. If these were the objects he must be one of the most flagitious and hardened of conspirators—we will not credit him, he is not entitled to it; we believe that he wished to save his life by turning state's evidence. The veriest prostitute sometimes talk of purity and disinterestedness—they nevertheless pursue their traffic with the world. Bollman revealed the secrets of his principal, and was pardoned. Let us now see what were the conditions.
The president's note, which Bollman fortunately furnishes, speaks both the sentiments of the president concerning Bollman, and the purpose for which he wished to obtain the statement in writing.
The president states that Bollman's communications were "interesting," because they unfolded designs against the peace and unity of the nation, and the connexion between the conspirators and foreign governments; but he assumes, that their completion and tendency was such as Bollman would not scruple to "commit to writing, in all the details into which he had orally entered," but hints at "omissions," which hint must have alluded to some circumstances necessary to complete the narration, some incompleteness or inconsistency in the narrative given. The manner of the president's note is obviously decorous but distant, and it displays a guarded caution against the man, and a want of confidence in the completeness or fidelity of his communication. But the point that appears to be most dwelt upon by Bollman, is the premise of its being kept secret, and secluded from the publick.
But as it regards Bollman, what does the president say—"Thomas Jefferson gives his "word of" honour that the communication in writing shall "never be used against ERICK BOLLMAN."
Now what is the fact—have these papers ever been used against Erick Bollman? No! On the contrary to prevent the possibility of it, the president issues a pardon, so that upon any change of president or any alteration of circumstances, that paper, which is an official paper, and which the president under the obligations of duty must file in the secret department of the state, he took care by issuing a pardon should never bring the author and informer into jeopardy. The pardon is issued and the promise is fulfilled. But let us see what was this revelation made by Bollman. It is not said that it specially concerned the president; but it is said deeply to concern the state; well then was the president to keep treason unrevcaled and not to act upon it in any shape? was the promise never to use it against Bollman, the whole end and purpose of the disclosure, and of the commitment in writing? Having brought the examination of Bollman's essay to this point we at once see the man and his progeny stares the publick in the face. The communication of treason is to be committed to writing, and on what condition? Look at the condition, it is not on the condition of saying Aaron Burr, or Jonathan Dayton, or James Adair, or any other principal or associate in the treason; the condition was the communication deliberately written and delivered, that condition was that it should never be used against Bollman. Here then we have not only the history of the disclosure, but the purpose is unfolded, and we find that Bollman, who talks so much of "essential fraud and turpitude" had actually made all these disclosures upon the single condition of saving himself; leaving his principal and all his associates to shift for themselves. This is the true character of the transaction, and we deem it wholly superfluous to say more upon it, though there is room for ample animadversion. We trust we have placed this agent of treason fairly and in his true colours before that country before which he had the impudence to intrude himself.
The notice we have taken of him has been on publick grounds, nor should his production have obtained a place in this paper, had we not at once seen the propriety of suffering him to convict himself before the country he endeavours to betray. If we ever take notice of him again in any way it will be only from similar motives, though we think it will be hardly necessary to say a word about him again.
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THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 27, 1807.
Yesterday fortnight the Chesapeake frigate was towed up into our harbour, little better than a hulk, without a mast or shroud standing, to day we have the satisfaction to perceive her compleatly ready for sea. Great credit is due to Commodore Decatur and his officers, for the activity which he and they have used in preparing this ship for sea in so short a time, and under very unfavourable circumstances. Scarcely a day has passed without rain, and some days it has never ceased to rain; we are confident that with a common share of fair weather, she would be ready for sea four days since. Without wishing to revive at this time a subject of dispute, we cannot forbear remarking that this circumstance ought to prove to the navy department the superior advantages of this place over Washington for naval equipments. Had the Chesapeake have been sent to Washington to refit, we do not believe she would have been ready for sea under six weeks or two months from this date.
On Saturday the Petersburg and Richmond detachments of infantry under Major Ambler, embarked on board of two vessels, on their return to their respective places of residence; the service not requiring them to remain longer here. On leaving the harbour they were saluted by the artillery company, Forts Nelson and Norfolk, and cheered by the Chesapeake frigate.
We have nothing to inform our distant readers, respecting the operations of the British ships in the bay; a part of them occasionally go out and return again every day. They have not made any attempt to land, or taken any steps respecting the five persons detained. Commodore Sir Thomas Hardy, who now commands, behaves as far as we can learn with great politeness to the vessels going out and coming in, giving them no interruption.
It is to be regretted that Commodore Hardy had not commanded from the commencement of this affair. We think he would never have written such a letter as that of Commodore Douglas, which has been productive of indignation scarcely short of that produced by the original outrage.
The REVENGE, government schooner, is in Hampton Roads, and proceeds immediately to England with the communications from the executive to our ministers in London, touching the affair of the Chesapeake. She may be expected to arrive in England about the first of September; before which, the British government and people will not only have received an account of the transaction, but of the sentiments which it has excited in the United States, together with the President's proclamation. The first account of this affair will probably reach England about the first of August, by two ships that left this place the 27th and 28th of June, by each of which we forwarded to our correspondents our extra sheet of the 24th of June, besides which we know that an unusual number of the Ledger went by the same vessels. The proclamation went from here on the 9th or 10th of July, by two vessels for England. The minds of the government and of the British nation will therefore be prepared before the Revenge arrives; the effects produced in England we shall discover and possibly feel, about the middle of September. If the British government is determined to sustain admiral Berkeley, orders will be given to seize and capture our vessels without exception; if otherwise, they will not be interrupted. The English government will perceive that war is inevitable, if it avows the principle of searching our national ships, and act accordingly.
Our readers will peruse with attention the article from the Quebec Mercury, re-published in this day's paper. If it is strictly true, we have nothing more to do than to prepare for war, but whether it be true in all its parts or not, it proves that before the outrage on the Chesapeake was committed, it was known in Halifax to be intended. The date of the Quebec article is the 29th June, and the Chesapeake was attacked on the 22d of the same month. With regard to orders being received from England by the Crocodile, we can offer no opinion until we can learn the time of her departure from England. This could not have been sooner than the 1st of May, as that ship was then at Spithead. We confess, however, this article makes a strong impression on our mind, and darkens the few rays of hope which we have hitherto perceived, that peace might be preserved.
The publick notoriety that such an outrage was intended before it was perpetrated, gives a form of governmental consistency to this proceeding, that it was hoped it did not possess.
The impression which the intelligence made at Quebec, may be better understood by the following article, copied from another paper of that place of the same date as the other—the Quebec Gazette, which speaks thus:—
"We are happy in having it in our power to furnish, in the account of the dinner given to Mr. Manoir, what we consider a convincing proof of the conciliatory disposition of the new ministry to-
wards the United States; and this at a period subsequent to the arrival of the official account of the objections stated in America to the treaty. This piece of intelligence gives so much the more satisfaction, as reports are every day circulated of an approaching rupture between the two countries."
Now from this we learn, that the meditated attack on the American frigate, was the subject of discussion, before it happened, and that to use the words of the Quebec paper, "reports were every day circulated of an approaching rupture between the two countries." We wish it was in our power to say that we think war may be avoided—we do think it cannot, unless through the intervention of some circumstance of a nature foreign to the subject matter of dispute.
A UNITED STATES' SCHOONER, from the Mediterranean, supposed to be the Enterprise, went up the Bay yesterday.
Providence, July 17, 1807.
To RICHARD E. LEE, esq. Mayor of the city of Norfolk.
SIR,
I have the pleasure to inclose and forward the resolutions of the citizens of this town, on the late outrage which has been committed by the British, near your Capes, on the United States frigate Chesapeake, and assure you that the sentiments therein expressed, is truly the universal opinion of the citizens of every grade.
I am, most respectfully,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
THOMAS COLES.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the citizens of Providence and its vicinity, convened at the Town-House, on the 14th July, for the purpose of taking under their consideration, the late outrage committed on the frigate Chesapeake, by a British ship of war; the honourable Jabez Bowen was unanimously chosen chairman, and Thomas Coles, Esq. was elected secretary. A committee was then appointed, consisting of the following gentlemen, Richard Jackson, jun. Wheeler Martin, Edmund Badger, Olney Winsor, William Allen, and William Barton, Esquires, to lay before the meeting such resolutions as they might deem proper on the present occasion; the committee having retired for a short time, returned, and reported to the meeting the following resolutions:
That this meeting having taken into their deliberate consideration the late daring and flagitious outrage on our national rights, committed by the British ship of war the Leopard, within sight of our coast, in attacking the United States frigate Chesapeake, leaving her harbour in a state of peace, on a distant service; and in the attack, killing and wounding a number of her men, thereupon
Resolved, That this meeting do regard this violation of our rights, as a flagrant insult on our national honour, with those emotions of indignation which becomes them as American citizens, to feel and express.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting, the conduct of the British officers commanding, or acting on this occasion, is an insolent attack on our independence as a nation, and that if an honourable reparation for the wrong done the United States, shall be refused by the government of Great-Britain, the United States will have a just right to vindicate their own honour, and enforce redress for this injury.
Resolved, That this meeting have a full confidence in the government of the United States, and that if on the failure of such measures as the government may adopt to obtain redress for this injury, they should be obliged to make an appeal to arms, it will be the duty of all the citizens of the United States, to support the government with their lives and fortunes, and that, much as we deprecate the distress and calamities which a war may bring upon this country, and especially on the inhabitants of the sea-coast, we have the utmost confidence, that the citizens of the United States, will meet that important crisis with unanimity, fortitude and courage, thinking no evil greater than national degradation and dependance, and relying on their national valour, their abundant resources, and the justice of their cause.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting, the proclamation of the president, was a judicious and proper measure under the existing circumstances, and that we will, so far as may be in our power carry the same into full effect.
Resolved, That the chairman and secretary subscribe these resolutions, and forward a copy thereof to the president of the United States, and that they be printed in the newspapers of this town.
Resolved, That the chairman receive the thanks of this meeting.
The above resolutions were twice read, and unanimously accepted and adopted.
JABEZ BOWEN,
THOMAS COLES, Sec'ty.
Providence, July 16, 1807.
SAVANNAH, July 10th, 1807.
Gentlemen,
Your friendly and very interesting communication, as a Committee of the Citizens of the Borough of Norfolk and Town of Portsmouth, was re-
ceived on the 6th, and was presented to the citizens of Savannah on the 7th inst. This has not been the first instance of their notice and kind attention that we have been called to acknowledge.—In the year 1797, when I had the honour, as Mayor of this City, to address a number of the citizens of your Borough in behalf of my fellow-citizens, the answer was prompt, and was accompanied with very abundant and beneficent resources toward the relief of our distressed sufferers.
In compliance with a request made by the Citizens of Savannah, I now enclose a Resolution, expressing their thanks for the important information received by your favour of the — ultimo.
I am also requested to transmit to you, for the inspection of the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, the enclosed copy of several Resolutions passed this day on the very interesting and alarming subject, to which your letter and its enclosures refer.
I have the honour to be, Very respectfully, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant,
JOHN Y. NOEL, Mayor.
To Theodorick Armistead, Esq. and others, acting as a committee of correspondence, &c.
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the county of Mathews, on Monday the 13th of July, 1807, at their court house, for the purpose of expressing their sentiments on the insolent outrage committed by the British ship of war Leopard, of 50 guns, under the command of captain Humphreys, (within the view and under cover of the other ships of war, to wit: the Bellona, Triumph, and Melampus) upon the U. States frigate Chesapeake, of 38 guns, under the command of commodore James Barron, at a time when the said British squadron commanded by Douglas, occupying a station within our capes, receiving supplies, and such other comforts from us, as were due from one nation to another, united by the sacred ties of friendship, and at a moment when the said Humphreys was confident of the defenceless state of the Chesapeake, just taking her departure for a station designed her in the Mediterranean; her commander unsuspecting of an hostile attack, considering himself surrounded by the ships of a friendly nation—Armistead Smith, esq. was called to the chair, James H. Roy, appointed secretary, and col. Leavitt Gayle, Thomas Tabb, Holder Hudgins, James Spard and John Patterson, were appointed a committee to prepare resolutions, who returned the following:
Resolved unanimously, That the patriotick conduct of our fellow citizens of Norfolk and Hampton, is highly approved by this meeting, and that the resolutions entered into by them, with the other towns and counties in this and the other states in the Union, meet our approbation, and merit the approbation of their fellow citizens in general.
Resolved unanimously, That we pledge our lives and fortunes to support the administration, in any measures they may adopt, to obtain redress for the outrage committed on our national honour, in the cowardly and unmanly attack made on the Chesapeake as aforesaid, and for the many injuries heretofore received and done us, by the government of Great Britain, in permitting her ships of war to impress our seamen, commit depredations on our commerce, and in countenancing her courts of admiralty, in awarding costs, and compelling payment thereof, when not found guilty of committing a breach of the laws and customs of a neutral nation, in the exercise of a neutral commerce.
Resolved unanimously, That we bury in oblivion, any difference of opinion that may exist among us, upon political subjects, and that we unite under the banners of liberty, to support and defend with our blood the happy government we may enjoy.
Resolved unanimously, That the proclamation issued by the President of the United States, prohibiting any intercourse between our citizens and the ships of war, and other commissioned armed vessels of the kingdom of Great Britain, and prohibiting the use of our harbours and waters to the said ships, merits our approbation, and like all other acts of his in the administration of our government, deserves our unanimous support and highest confidence, and that if any citizen of the United States, should be so depraved, as to violate or obstruct the operation of the said proclamation, in all its provisions, that he shall be held unworthy of our confidence, or of the government that protects him.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions be forwarded to the President of the United States, the Governor of Virginia, the corresponding committee of Norfolk and Portsmouth, and be published in the Richmond Enquirer, and the papers published in Norfolk.
The thanks of the meeting were unanimously tendered to the chairman of the committee.
(Signed) ARMSTEAD SMITH, Chairman. Attest, JAMES H. ROY, Secretary.
Great credit is due to the citizens of Norfolk for their orderly yet spirited conduct in the affair of the Chesapeake, and the subsequent events which have grown out of that occurrence. Situated as they are, inflamed as they must naturally be with strong passions, it is a circumstance which will always reflect on them the highest honour, that not a single act of violence has been committed by them, either on the persons or property of any foreigner resident among them; nor has there been a single instance of personal abuse, clamour or mob-meeting. This dignified deportment, may be attributed, in a great measure, to the uniform, manly, and vigilant conduct of a few leading and influential characters of that borough, of which the Mayor (Richard Lee, Esq.) and the Chairman of their standing committee, (Thomas Mathews, Esq.) are pre-eminently distinguished.
Boston Paper.
From the (Baltimore) Spectacles.
DEAR SIR,
As there had been but one application for the exercise of my talents in making orations, toasts, &c. and the person who applied merely wanting two shillings and six-pence worth, I determined to de-
cline the business altogether, and amuse myself as well as I could on the anniversary of American independence. So, having collected seventeen persons, and manœuvred the business so as to be elected their president, we all sat down at a spring not far from town, with each a bottle of rum, and drank the following toasts. Every man was of a different trade, or occupation, and was called upon for a toast in turn. Be so good as to let us see them through the medium of Spectacles on Saturday.
BRIAREUS.
By a Farmer.—The day. May the American citizen who does not venerate it, have his soul harrowed by remorse and his body thrashed at the whipping post.
By a Watch-Maker.—The U. States. When wound up to a certain pitch, they will strike. May their union be capp'd and jewell'd.
By a Blacksmith.—The President of the United States. Well tempered metal—may he never be heated by the fires of calumny, injured by the blasts of slander, or hammered into a wrong shape on the anvil of faction.
By a Baker.—Shadrach, Meshech and Abednego's trial to all pretended patriots. May they have their skin peal'd off and their carcasses burnt to a coal.
By a Wheelwright.—The state of Maryland. The body cannot go wrong whilst the head is Wright. May every spoke in his body be broken who does not wish her well.
By a Taylor.—Captain Humphreys. May he be stitch'd in buckram, and be prick'd to death by needles. And may the Leopard, when she puts to sea, be overtaken by an enemy and pierced full of eye-net holes.
By a Sailor.—May the enemies of American commerce wear tarpaulin shirts, and be put on short allowance all their lives.
By a Shoemaker.—Our assassinated countrymen. May their murderers' upper leathers be neglected in this world, and their souls punished in the next for their foul deeds.
By a Cooper.—Admiral Berkley. May his eyes be bunged up, so that he may not see to write more orders for the murder of Americans.
By a Weaver.—If the British will weave a war, may Americans overcome them by increasing the shuttles of their own.
By a Tinker.—May the British navy be troubled with leaky vessels when they fight against the Americans.
By a Naylor.—Capt. Love, of the British navy. May he have his ears fixed to the pillory with ten-penny nails if he is ever caught in this country, for his insolence.
By a Printer.—Capt. Decatur. May his balls make a strong impression on some British vessel of war.
By a Sword-Cane Manufacturer.—Capt. Whitby. May his heart be pierc'd before he kills another American.
By a Spectacle-Maker.—May the unanimity of our citizens be so great on the present occasion, that it may be discovered by the purlblind without glasses.
By a Barber.—The enemies of freedom. May they be shaved with dull razors, and combed with a hackle.
WASHINGTON, July 22.
Departed this life on the 19th instant, in the 54th year of his age, Uriah Tracy, a senator of the United States, from the state of Connecticut; and on the following day he was interred with the honours due to his station and character, as a statesman, and to his rank as a major-general; his pall being supported by, the heads of departments and officers of government.
For many years he experienced frequent and severe sickness, and his last illness commenced on the 4th of March last, while attending the funeral of Mr. Baldwin, his former fellow student, and late colleague in the senate.
In his youth he received a liberal education, and the early part of his active life was devoted to the practice of the law. He was ever an able, popular, and pleasing advocate, and rose to eminence by the strength of his talents and steady devotion to business.
His last fourteen years were devoted to the service of his country, in her national councils, where he was long a distinguished member, admired by his political friends, and respected by his opponents.
In wit and humour he was unrivalled—in delivery graceful and perspicuous—and in argument acute and lucid.
His speeches were sometimes perhaps tinted with severity; but the ardour of debate, the rapidity of his ideas, and the impetuosity of his eloquence constituted an apology. He was firmly attached to the principles of the late administration, which he ever maintained. For some years past, of consequence he has been in opposition: yet he possessed a due share of influence in the body to which he belonged. His death will be deeply deplored by his friends, and from the useful talents he possessed, may justly be considered a national loss.
THE SPANIARDS AGAIN.
Extract of a letter dated Fort Stoddert, June 30.
The Dons of the town of Mobile are as troublesome as ever. A short time since there were taken from New-Orleans for Fort Stoddert a considerable quantity of military stores, consisting of two hundred muskets, bayonets and cartridges boxes, a quantity of musket ball cartridges, cannon and musket powder, lead, &c. which the commandant at Mobile would not permit to pass; but had them landed and stored until he should receive further instructions from the governor-general of the Floridas—The day after the commandant sent off an officer with dispatches to the governor-general who was at New-Orleans; in reply to which the governor wrote to him as follows: "By your official letter of the 27th of May last, I am informed of the mode adopted by you to deposit the military stores destined for Fort Stoddert, in the sch't Ann—In conformity with the note accompanying—which you will accordingly cause to remain so deposited, until the business shall be arranged with the American government, which is what occurs to me in answer to your said official letter." The commandant at Mobile immediately communicated a copy of this letter to the American lieu. commandant, advising him that he copied the same for his information, in case he should think proper to lay the answer before his government.

New-York, July 20. The two articles subjoined, the one marine and the other editorial, are copied from the Quebec Mercury of June 29.
Port of Quebec, June 29, 1807. "Arrived—his majesty's frigate Crocodile, commanded by G. E. H. Bettesworth, esq. from Halifax, 13 days passage."
"We learn by the arrival of capt. Bettesworth, of his majesty's frigate Crocodile, that orders had been received by the king's ships, on the Halifax station, to board an American frigate, now at sea, and take by force, every British seaman that may be found on board her. The force of the American ship is said to be 52 guns."
Boston, July 13. FROM MONTE VIEDO.
On Wednesday arrived in town, Mr. Morris, who was a passenger in the Swift, arrived at Newport, & left Monte Viedo on the 1st of June. The British had extended their conquests on the north side of the River Plate, as far as opposite Buenos Ayres, but had made no attempt on that place—not intending to undertake that enterprise until the arrival of expected reinforcements. Gen. Whitelock had landed at Monte Viedo and taken the command; the troops that sailed from England with him, were parted with at sea, but were momentarily expected. Gen. Caldwell had reached the Cape of Good Hope, where he found orders to proceed to La Plata. When the whole force is collected, the British will have about 16,000 soldiers.—The Spaniards at Monte Viedo appear to be well satisfied with being under the English—a pretty brisk trade was carried on with the natives. The British and American vessels would make better voyages than had been expected. The British were civil and obliging to the Americans there. A spirit of independence appeared to be pervading the Spaniards and Portuguese in South America—and it was thought that Spain would certainly lose her colonies whether they submitted to the English or not. Gen. Beresford had sailed for England. Mr. White, his late fellow prisoner, was at Monte Viedo. A paper in the English language, edited by Mr. Scollay, of this town, has been commenced at Monte Viedo. We have been favoured with a letter from the editor including the prospectus and first number.
TOWN MEETING.
Yesterday the inhabitants of this town assembled at Faneuil-Hall, to consider the communications from the committee of the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, respecting the late attack on the American frigate Chesapeake, by his Britannic majesty's ship Leopard, acting under the orders of admiral Berkley. John Coffin Jones, Esquire, was chosen Moderator; and the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions: Hon. John Q. Adams, hon. Harrison G. Ouis, hon. William Eustis, hon. Christopher Gore, Dr. Charles Jarvis, hon. John C. Jones, Thomas H. Perkins, Esquire, hon. Jonathan Mason, Dr. John Warren.
The committee reported the following resolutions, which were agreed to without a division by the committee, and unanimously accepted by the town:
Whereas, by the communications from Norfolk, Portsmouth and vicinity, and the Proclamation of the President of the United States, it appears that the sovereignty of our country has been insulted, and the lives of our citizens, sacrificed, by the unjustifiable conduct of a British armed ship—
Resolved , That we consider the unprovoked attack made on the United States' armed ship the Chesapeake, by the British ship of war the Leopard, a wanton outrage upon the lives of our fellow-citizens, a direct violation of our national honour and an infringement of our national rights and sovereignty.
Resolved , That we most sincerely approve the Proclamation, and the firm and dispassionate course pursued by the President of the United States, and we will cordially unite with our fellow citizens in affording effectual support to such measures as our government may further adopt, in the present crisis of our affairs.
Resolved , That we shall remember with pride and pleasure the patriotic and spirited conduct of the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and their vicinities, before the orders of the government were known upon this momentous occasion; and that they are entitled to the thanks and approbation of their fellow-citizens throughout the Union.
Resolved , That the selectmen be requested to return a suitable answer to the respectful communications from our fellow citizens of Norfolk, with the proceedings of this meeting.
WILLIAM COOPER, town clerk. There were probably between 1500 and 2000 citizens assembled at Faneuil-hall.
SAVANNAH, July 11. An adjourned meeting of the citizens was held this day, at the Presbyterian Church, agreeably to a resolution of the 7th inst. The committee reported the following resolutions which were received, read, and unanimously adopted, and ordered to be published.—
Whereas the people of these provinces e'er yet they had broken asunder the tie which united them to the British government, and assumed to themselves a separate and independent rank among the nations of the earth, even in the very infancy of their existence, destitute of resources for war, without men, without money, without arms, without ammunition, and without experienced military commanders; regardless of these great and arduous difficulties, mindful only of the indignities, the oppressions and the tyrannies of Great Britain, and animated to resistance by that unconquerable spirit which induced their fathers to tempt the wild and dreary recesses of this, then trackless desert, rallying around the elevated STANDARD of their LIBERTIES, in the presence and under the protection and superintending guidance of Almighty God, did on the 4th day of July, 1776, proclaim to the astonished world, their unalterable determination to resist to suffering and to death, the great and mighty power of Britain—And, relying upon the solemn and mutual pledge of life, of fortune and of sacred honour, either to nobly fall in Freedom's cause, or else to fix her standard on these shores.
And whereas, as it was naturally to be expected, that the exterior relations of a government thus emanating from the noblest emotions of the human heart, having peace for its object and liberty for its end, should be marked by a sacred and undeviating adherence to these great and unalterable
principles of justice, by which men, whether individually or collectively, are bound to their fellow-men—So it has happened, that these U. States in their intercourse with foreign nations, have uniformly pursued a conduct highly honourable to themselves, and hitherto satisfactory to those with whom they have been connected.
Nevertheless, the government of Great Britain, unmindful of those duties of reciprocity which a wise nation cannot fail to discover, and a just one will never refuse to perform, hath in numerous instances made unjustifiable aggressions upon our rights, and insulted our dignity as a free and independent nation.
She hath plundered our merchants of their property on the Ocean—and hath violated the personal liberties of our citizens by impressment.
She hath blockaded our sea-ports; she hath murdered a citizen of these United States, for his refusal to comply with her lawless requisitions, and hath added, cold blooded insult to this outrage, in offering atonement by the mockery of trial.—
She hath sent her armed vessels into our harbours in defiance of positive inhibitions—and her petty officers have in their official communications, written in language of insolence of the first magistrate of our nation.
For all these injuries she hath refused to negotiate upon terms of reciprocal justice, and hath opened her batteries upon us, to stifle amid the thunder of her cannon, our numerous and well founded claims against her cabinet.
She hath recently, in the same spirit of lawless violence almost on our shores attacked the United States frigate the Chesapeake, then unprepared for action.—She hath stained the decks of an American vessel, with the blood of our citizens, and hath attempted to dishonour the flag of our nation—and many of our citizens even now, languish under the wounds, which the perfidious cruelty, and ruffian outrage of those sea-murderers have inflicted.
Since then the British government have uniformly evinced towards the American nation and people an enmity so deeply rooted, that her insolence, aggressions and usurpations have uniformly increased in the ratio of the pacific overtures and moderation of our government.—Since she hath basely chosen to direct an attack at this moment, when the external relations of our country are disturbed by our unsettled differences with Spain—and its internal tranquility hath been jeopardized by traitorous machinations. It becomes us with one heart and one mind, to rally around the standard of our national government, and at the hazard of sufferings and of death, to burst through the cloud which now darkens around the hitherto unsullied fame of our nation.
It is due to the manes of our murdered fellow citizens, to give vent to those feelings of indignation, which swell almost to bursting in every American bosom.
It is due to the chief magistrate and representatives of our nation to whom, under Heaven, is confided, the awful duties of directing the destinies of America, in this arduous crisis, to assure them of our unceasing devotion to the cause of our common country—Of our unanimous and unalterable determination to support them at every hazard, in the pursuit of just measures of retaliation or of vengeance.
It is due to ourselves, that we should not disgrace the memory of our illustrious ancestors, who preferred death, to slavery or dishonour.
WHEREFORE, It is resolved , by the Freemen of Savannah, in general meeting assembled,
That every citizen do wear Crape on the left arm for a fortnight, to evince his sorrow for the death of our unfortunate seamen who were murdered by captain Humphreys, of the Leopard, in his perfidious and unprovoked attack upon the Chesapeake.
Resolved , That the indignant feelings which have been excited in our bosoms by this unprincipled violence, will never subside until government shall have received complete and exemplary satisfaction.
Resolved , That from this moment every citizen of Savannah considers himself entirely at the disposal of the government, prepared to submit to every privation—to encounter every toil—to brave every danger—and, with alacrity, to perform every duty which the government shall enjoin.
Resolved , That until the pleasure of the general government be known, the citizens of Savannah will hold no communication with the British ships of war within our waters, and on our coasts, and that they will brand with infamy, every person detected in violating this resolution.
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to correspond with the inhabitants of the eastern counties, to announce to them the measures adopted by us, and to recommend their concurrence therein.
Resolved , That these resolutions be extended to all British armed vessels which may hereafter come within our waters, until complete satisfaction is made to the government for this unprincipled outrage.
Resolved , That the chairman be authorized to purchase an American Ensign, and to cause the same to be transmitted to the keeper of the Light-House, in order to carry into effect our resolution of the 7th instant relative to a concerted signal.
Resolved , That the Commissioned officers of the Military on the sea coast, be requested to hold their respective commands in readiness, for the purposes contemplated by these resolutions.
Resolved , That the Chairman be authorized at any time, at his discretion, to call a meeting of the Citizens, who pledge themselves to convene at a moment's warning.
Resolved , That these resolutions be published, and that copies of them be transmitted by the Chairman to the President of the United States, and to the Governor of Georgia.
Resolved , That the Mayor of the City of Savannah, be requested to forward to the committee of correspondence of the Borough of Norfolk and Town of Portsmouth, certified copies of these resolutions of the citizens of Savannah.
In General Meeting. EDWARD TELFAIR, Chairman. Attest, T. U. P. CHARLTON, Sec'y.
Additional Resolutions.
Resolved , That the thanks of the Citizens of Savannah, be, and they are hereby tendered to SAMUEL HOWARD, for his handsome and patriotick donation, of two half barrels, and eleven quarter casks of gun powder, for the use of the publick at this moment of national danger and alarm.
Resolved , That the sum collected this day, by voluntary contribution, be placed in the hands of
the Chairman, subject to the order of any committee of the citizens who may be authorised to receive the same.
Resolved , That the thanks of the citizens of Savannah, be, and they are hereby given to Lieutenant Colonel James Johnston, for the prompt and energetic organization of his regiment to prevent an intercourse with, and to obstruct supplies to armed vessels of the British nation, which may arrive on the coast.
Resolved , That the thanks of the citizens of Savannah, be, and they are hereby tendered to the volunteer companies of the Chatham Regiment for the zeal they have evinced, and for their honourable and patriotick offers of military services to the governor of the state, at this awful and momentous crisis.
Resolved , That the thanks of this meeting be, and they are hereby given to the committee of the Citizens, for their firm, and elegant report.
Resolved , That a committee of general correspondence be appointed, and that William Bullock, Samuel Howard, and Thomas U. P. Charlton, be that committee.
EDWARD TELFAIR, Chairman. Attest, T. U. P. CHARLTON, Sec'y. Savannah, July 10th, 1807.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Ceres, Shankford, 64 days from Amsterdam, Ballast, N. Heron. Sch'r Stranger, Wallington, 8 days from Bermuda, Dry Goods, Warren Ashley. Sch'r Rising States, Newcomb, from New-York.
The Schooner Ploughboy, Capt. Hall, will sail for Charleston TO-MORROW. For passage only, apply to the Master on board, or D. R. WADDEY & Co.
WILLIAMSON's Packet will sail for Alexandria in a few days. For freight or passage, apply on board at Newton's wharf. July 27.
Sales at Auction.
On Wednesday at 11 o'clock, will be Sold, for account of the underwriters, for Cash, 24 tierces, 12 half tierces R CE, damaged on board the Sloop Peggy, capt. Mulloy, from Charleston to this port. William B. Lamb. At Private Sale, 50 puncheons third proof RUM, 40 hogsheads Sugar, 40 barrels do.; 50 bags Coffee. July 27.
On Tuesday next, the 28th instant, at 10 o'clock, will be sold without reserve, before the Market, 20 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 47 boxes white and brown Havana, 18 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, 3 do. French Brandy, and 50 boxes of Raisins. Terms—Notes at 60 days with approved endorser, for sums exceeding 200 dollars—Cash or less sums. Francis Smith, V. M. At Private Sale, 110 boxes white, and 73 do. brown Havana SUGARS, Landing on Marsden's wharf from the Schooner Don. July 24.
Cash will be given for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundry. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Manufactory, on Town Point. July 27.
Landing from the Elizabeth Margaret, from Teneriffe, 70 hogsheads and 100 quarter casks choice Teneriffe WINE.—For sale by Moses Myers. July 24.
For NEW-YORK, Fitzhugh's Packet Huldah & Anna, will positively sail on Tuesday or Wednesday next, wind and weather permitting, having all her freight engaged. For passage only, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf. July 24.
For BOSTON, The Schooner DON, D. Hovey, master, from 7 to 800 barrels can be taken on freight if immediate application is made to Phinehas Dana. July 24.
For Kingston, (Jam.) The Schooner WEL-O-ME RETURN, Richard Hurst, master, will take 200 barrels on freight, if immediate application is made—For passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or Proby, Harmanon, & Co. July 20.
For Freight or Charter, The fine Ship Liverpool Packet, James Kenard, mas er, but then 270 tons. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, 13,000 bushels Liverpool coarse Salt, and 500 bushels best House Coals. July 17.
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship Charles Carter, burthen 400 hds. tobacco, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in 10 days. A freight to Liverpool will be preferred. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Who have for Sale the CARGO of the said Ship, consisting of 13,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. July 15.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK, Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 hds. tobacco; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Arthurnott, & Co. April 3.
For Liverpool, The new copper fastened Ship POCAHUNTAS, C. Tompkins, 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.
For Liverpool, The fast sailing coppered Ship GALEON, AB. John Dickson, master, burth n about 500 hogsheads tobacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in 8 days. For freight apply to William Dickson. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, Stowed SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware, which will be sold low taken from along side. July 10.
For SALE, The compered Schooner ANN, with all her materials as she came from sea; her burthen is 700 barrels; a credit of 12 months will be given for approved paper. Also, The entire CARGO of said Schooner, Consisting of Prime Antigua St. GALT'S, in hide, tierces, and barrels. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 8.
For LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MARS, J. Clont, master, will sail in 15 or 18 days. For freight apply to MOSES MYERS. July 1.
For CHARTER, The JULIA, 350 hogsheads burthen now ready to load. Apply to C. & F. WHITTLE. Who have for Sale, Beef, Pork, Herring, Rice, Rum, Sugar, Coffee, &c. June 29.
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 superior FLOUR, of very superior quality, 11 bales upland Cotton. For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. Who want a SHIP of 200 to 250 hogsheads burthen, for Europe; and two SCHOONERS of 700 barrels, each for the West Indies. June 15.
CASH given for good Rough lhd. and bbl. STAVES, by Moses Myers. July 1.
100 hogsheads TOBACCO only, are wanted to complete the loading of the ship Mars. Apply to Moses Myers. July 3.
2000 bushels CORN, for Sale low for Cash. Apply to William Cammack. July 20.
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.
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 unrivaled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography. April 3.
Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX
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 herewith 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. 157
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 settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec rx . Norfolk, Nov. 3.
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, 50 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, Quarters, &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 timber: 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 place 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.

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 insolvent estate on the fourth day of August next, at the counting-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 estate is made, pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in case of insolvency." —Dated this 24th June, 1807.
James M'Evans, Alex r Van Pfister, } Assignees. 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 counting-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'Evans, Alex r V. Pfister, } Assignees. 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, deceased, and Lydia Wedderburn, devisees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased. Defts.
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 Wills 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.
Wills Cowper, } State of North Carolina, against } first circuit, in equity, The President and Directors of the } Chowan County. Dismal Swamp Canal Co. } March Term, 1807. 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 suggested 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 to defend the said suit, or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, Signed J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
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.
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. Seal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 30 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27.
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.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Huldah and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter chests Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipe- and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3.
SLOOP EXPERIMENT, FOR PASSENGERS ONLY. ELIJAH S. BUNKER, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public, 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 lumbered on deck; therefore captain Bunker has determined to take no freight 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 neighboring 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 oversaws, 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. 12/2aw
An extensive, useful, and elegant variety of GOODS, Lately imported by the Subscriber, and on hand from former importations and consignments, which he offers for Sale on accommodating terms for approved paper, amongst which are GERMAN LINEN, &c. 22 bales coarse German Linen, 3 boxes 100 pieces each do. Rolls entitled to drawback, 3 boxes white and brown Plaitillas, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 2 do. Rouans, 1 do. quadruple Silesias, 2 do. Table Cloths and Table Linen, 5 bales Ruffin Sheeting, 1 case of 140 pieces German Lace and Edging, 1 do. fine Thread Hose, 2 do. coarse do. 1 do. extra fine Shirt Linen, 1 do. fine Lenoes and Bed Bunts two yards wide, 3 do. containing 430 pieces Paper Hangings, 8 do. Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 80 do. Window Glass, 100 do. short Pipes, 140 do. Havana Segars from 12 to 20 dollars per box, 11,000 best Coffee Bags, 4000 cheap Gunny Bags, 300 dozen empty Bottles, 200 wt. brass and iron nealed bottling Wire, 800 do. Glue. ALSO, 3 pair large and very elegant gilt framed Looking Glasses; some, sewing, and Apothecary's Twine; Scarlet Plush for saddles; a great variety of toilet Glasses; drafting and shaving Cases; Musical Instruments and Muffick; Chessmen and Dice; Cutlery; Jewellery and fine Lace; velvet Ribbons; Flanders Sheeting; Waffle Irons and Coffee Toasters; Liquor Cakes; Oil Cloth, &c. &c. John C. Niemeyer. July 17.
450 pieces elegant PAPER HANGINGS, assorted, just received on consignment, and for sale on low terms by the whole invoice, by John C. Niemeyer. Who offers for Rent, The second Floor of the Ware-House on Maxwell's w. now occupied by Proby, Harmanson, & co. ALSO, A part of his Store in Main-Street, a back Room, and some other conveniences may be had with it, and possession may be had in a few days. Apply as above. July 15.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, No. 90, Main-Street, have just received an additional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS, Among which are, 2 cases 4 4 Irish Linens, 1 trunk 6-4 Cambric Muslins, 1 trunk Amber Cotton Chambrays, 1 do. checked do. 1 do. containing elegant sprigged, dotted, and Trafalgar India Mull Muslins, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs, 2 cases Dimities entitled to Drawback, 2 do. red cotton Umbrellas, 6 bales India Cottons, assorted, 1 bale India Checks, 1 case Brown Hollands, 1 case White Britanias, 1 do. Cotton Balls. July 15.
Norfolk Drawbridge Company. The President and Directors at their semi-annual settlement of the Company's affairs on this day, declare a dividend of three per cent. on the capital stock of the said Company for the last six months, which dividend will be paid to the respective Stockholders or their legal representatives, on or before the 15th of the ensuing month, by William Cammack, Treas'r. July 15. t15A
NOTICE. On Saturday the 11th instant, was stolen or taken by mistake from Southgate and Dickson's wharf, a quarter cask of PORT WINE, marked and numbered on the head No. 1551, Baltimore, Federal Jack, Port, 30 gallons, Delogier, November 4, 1806. Twenty Dollars will be given to the informer if the Wine has been stolen and recovered, or thanks to any person who may have received it through mistake, by applying to William Dickson. July 15.
Wanted to purchase, A NEGRO GIRL, from 12 to 16 years of age—one that has been brought up in a house would be preferred; none need apply but those who can be recommended, for which a generous price in cash will be given. Apply to Samuel Davis. Portsmouth, July 13.
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, July 6, 1807. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at Sixty Days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 6.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hlids. 14 tierces and 47 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, And a few barrels of COFFEE of the first quality, which will be sold on liberal terms. Henry Hastie. July 10.
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.
3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hlids old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hlids. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hlids. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
NOTICE. The subscribers having obtained ad- ministration on the estate of TRAFEE O'CONNOR, request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately. Thos. H. Parker, Fred. Heerman & Son, } Adm'r's. June 19.
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 each only, viz.— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 4d Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s 9d 8d. and 3d. do. 2s 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
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.
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.
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. 18.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former ca- pitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807, Josiah Riddick, plft. against 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. May 18.
Forty Dollars Reward, Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscriber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEFFERY, purchased a short time since as part of the Gieble property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high—Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the subscriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are hereby cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way. Henry Heffernan. Glebe, Middlesex, July 4.
The Stockholders in the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, are requested to call on the Treasurer for their Certificate of Stock. July 20.
Wanted Immediately, A WET NURSE, a healthy woman with a fresh breast of milk; liberal wages will be given. Enquire at the office of the Publick Ledger. July 20.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dumfries, from Li- verpool, 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's Draw 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 Seales 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.
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb.
WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13.
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.
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22.
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 10 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 200 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13.
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.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 cases Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 8000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 5000 do. fine do. 100 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3760 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10.
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. 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.
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. July 15.
ALSO, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27.
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. June 8.
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.
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.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.