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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
r c II NJ o N ID :
FRIDAY, JANUARY IS, 1907.

The Legislature of this state having f.
nished the business before them, closed the
session on yesterday. The titles ofthe acts
passed, with brief abstract of the cor
tents OF those of public or permanent ma
ture, are given in this days Argus.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23
LEXINGTON. AZ nec as

The last accounts from Frankfort stated
the legislature to be still in conclave.
The governor is said to have ordered
out soc militia, to be stationed at different
points on the Ohio, to intercept suspicious
boats attempting to pass.
A gentleman direct from Cincinnati,
states, that number of men were station
ed there, and two or three barges in the
stream, to stop all boats from passing, I'M
I'll satisfactory account of them should
be given. He further states that several
boats, supposed to be part of Burr's 40
lila, had been detained above, on board of
one was Mrs. Blannerhasset, her husband
having succeeded iii descending the river.
with about Is boats. He further informs,
chat company of troops were on their
march, to protect the arsenal at the mouth
of Licking.
Col. Barr, the source of alarm, which
produced all these precautionary move
ments, was, it is said, at Gen. Jackson's,
Is miles from Nashville, Oh Wednesday
last.
Extract Of letter, dated Fort Adams,
Nov. 18th, 1906.
The war on the other side of the river
as al an end, as You will see by the enclo-
sed general order.
"The troops in thisquarter, except one
company at Natchitochez, and small de-
tachment at this place are ordered to New
Orleans--every piece of ordnance, all the
ammunition and other warlike stores and
implements, are Immediately to be moved
off down the river.
he companies of Boote, SCHUYLER and
Swami, are also ordered to Orleans from
the Mobile.
re92isition has been made for 500
militia of this territory, to march for Or
leans in 20 days from the 18th inst
"We have no conieotures as to the object
OF this sudden and unexpected movement
OF the troops the general will be here to-
morrow, and perhaps we may get some
light on the subject"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23

a NEW PAMPHLTT is about 10 be published,
in which the dangers of the enormous influence
of the executive power. under the cons tuition Of
this sta,e, the pernicious efTetls on me morals
and integrity # the representative chambers, the
OF many of the pubic Offices, authorised by that
instrument, 20 the accomplishment Of the pur ,
poses FOR which they were intended, are pointed
out with much force, AND great simplicity and
perspicu.y--it is to the honor Of Pennsylvania
the production Of plain farmer We were re
qucscd to receive subscriptions for il. bur as no
price is mentioned, we can only state that the Al
thor seeks TO emolument from It, and requires
that 50 many be subsc,ibed Tor as win defray the
expence Of ihs printing. FoY ourselves. we can
say. that with Inc single exception Of SAHpsos
dyaigH re P5iAsGTcs, we have no. seen any
thing in tie pamphlet form, which ought 20 be
more geuersSiy GiRused aud read shan the manu-
scupt.-Au ora,
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CURIOUS PHENOMENON.

There are few subjects within the sphere
OF natural philosophy, which are involved
in more obScurity, than those which relate
to the various changes of the atmosphere.
This element underwent a chang IN Mon
day morning last, which WAS different from
any we recoilect to have witnessed. The
sun rose after the snow with great lustre,
the atmosphere was uncommonly clear.
About half after o'clock, the Thermome-
ter of Fahrenheit, from being little below
the freezing point, suddenly fell to 90, and
continued at that point for almost half ar
hour. This change in the temperature of
the atmosphere was accompanied by one
IN its aspect. The earth became suddenly
enveloped in fog of uncommon density,
resembling smoke. How shall we account
tor the cir umstance of the fog? It is gene
rally observed that when the atmosphere
is in foggy state, the temperatureis rather
warm to the senses, and of hat kind, which
is generally termed relaxing. But in this
instance 1t was attended by degree of
cold which we believe, in this place, to be
quite unparalleled. The cold was of too
short duration, to be observe by those who
were within doors, but to those who were
without it was almost intolerable.
W. '''''| GU H'tSSs 10 SlcCtcu sSnaIof
IN congress, forSix years, from the 4th
March, in the room Of Mr.. George Logan.
phil. pap)
The New York Gazette of the 18Th, inst. says
- The brig Hannah Council arrived last
night, but NOT in so snort ptssase as reported
by the Pilot. We have Hamburg papers to the
hrst OF November. IF they contain any thing
new, extracts shall BE- given to morrow A pas
senSer in the brig informs, that part of the
French army had en'erei Berlin and that the
King of Prussia, with considerable force was at
Msgdsbufg, where he was waiting the arrival
Of the Russian army, when another battle was
expected"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-10

jwere cases between individuals this is
communication from the executive govern
ment. We are not at liberty to dive into
the secrets of the executive department to
know what orders they give TO their agents,
and 10 proclaim those orders to the world
orders which were given for the public
good. There can be no doubt bu, the pub
lie good does require that various orders
of the government should forever remain a
secret. Mr.. Wickham. The gentleman
did hot understand my question. asked
General Wilkinson what orders he had re-
ceived from the government in relation to
Col Burr. Mr.. N'ickham. Did you re-
ceive any orders to attack Col. Burr ard
his party A. That question may require
some qualification. Mr.. Wickham. Did
you send any officer in disguise to take Col.
Burr! a. ] sent three. Mr. Wickham.
Their names? IMr. Hay said that he did
not think GeneI al Wilkinson was bound to
answer such questions; that lie was not
bound to furnish evidence against himself,
or 10 subject himself TO prosecution. A!tlro'
he believed chat the exigeuclcs oEthe times
would Justly the measures with Gen.
Wilkinson whether he would answer the
question or not. General Wilkinson. II
the question goes To criminate my self, !
Chicf' Justice. Wou,d General Wilkinson
be subjected to an action for sending tc APP
prehcnd Col. Burr, unless he had been
81 Eod.-Mr Hay. II nay gnto es'irninate
him as military man. He may have act
ed without orders Mr.. Wickham. do
not presume that he acted TvithoItt orders !;
but under the orders of the government
The Chtef Justice said, that he could not
perceive the application of the evidence 1;
but as evidence was introduced 20 shew the
| flight of Col. Burr from Washington, this,
he presumed, was intended TO account tor
it
Mr.. Wickham. Wiilyou state the names
of the officers sent to apprehend Col. Burr.
A. Captain Hook, Lieutenant Peter, Lieu
tenant milford, Doctor Davidson, Of the
army, and Doctor Carmichael of the Mis-.
sissippi Territory. Mr.. Wickham. Did
you direct them TO go without gniform; A.
l believe did. Mr. Wickham. Did you
direct them TO conceal the object of their
mission; a. feel great delicacy in reveal
| ing my orders.
(Avidence 10 be continued.
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NETWORK. Oct. D

Captain Thomas of the Delaware, in S.
days from Amsterdam, informs, that Just
before he sailed, the news of Il declarati-
on OF war on the part of Denmark against
Great Britain, had reached Amsterdam.
In consequence of which the Danish ships
that had just sailed from Amsterdam had
put back and others stopped loading.
The editors of the New-York Gazette
have received Amsterdam papers to the
26th August. From cursory perusal of
these papers, we observe-t..at
All british property has been confisca-
ted At Copenhagen and Altoona. The king
of Denmark has left Copenhagen, and gone
TO Colding, in Jutland.
The crownprince has returned to KieI to
organize the army.
That the British cruizers had taken
several Of the Danish vessels in the Green
land trade.
Mr. Jackson, the English Envoy left Kiel
on the 9Th of August, to proceed on board
the English feet in the Danish seas, for
the purpose of communicating to Admiral
Gambler, the result of his embassy hut
he was detained by contrary winds till
the 18th, by which means the Danes gain.
ed three days to make preparations for de-
feb1c
That the Danish ambassador had receive
ed orders from count BernstorfF, of the 18th
of August, to stop the sailing of all Danish
VESSELS from Rotterdam, Amsterdam.
Maasluis, Helvoet, and Br'elle.
An article from Naples Of the 29th Of
July, says Ca French squadron of three
frigates and two brigs, have taken near ST.
cily,tTo English frigates and it was re-
ported, that the above squadron had sailed
tor the Levant7
That the marriage Of Jerome Bonapartc
was to take place at Paris, on the 22d Au-
gust, TO princess Catharine Of Written.
berg. He left Paris on the 10Th TO meet
her at Meaux, ten miles from Paris.
On the 18th August, Bunapsrte (whorn
the Paris papcrsstyle the mighty cmperor)
delivered a speech to the senate at Paris.
from which we select the following passa-
ges
"The house of BrandenbuFg, which was
the first TO conspire against our indepcn-
denee, owes its present existence to our
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friendship for the mighty emperor OF the
North. A French prince shall reign OH
the Eibe. All nations rejoice that the in
auence of England On the continent has
been forever annihilated. wish for q
maritime peace no desire of revenge will
ever influence my determination in that
respect. Nor can indulge such senti-
-ment toward Il nation, which IS the sport
OF parties who tear her in pieces, and mis-
lead her concerning her true interest and
those of her neighbors."
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NoTICE.

SoMHT1ME in the year 1905 gave VIM. VII.
ksrson. my bond for twenty ponds have
s'nee pad him in full and demanded he bond
OF hin ne has put me of from time 20 time and
am impressed with belief tina, he means to
ed against him.
soo ~ John Hughes.
90 OCTOBER 1907 9,s
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Working two pair of stones. with one hundred
and nInety.hvc acres of land annexed, on the
S1uthana river S miles from Louisa courthouse
The house IS % bs 50 feet, story high, and al,
small expense nigh, be pu, in good order for
manufacturing whoa. The mi seat is an ex
celent one, and rs situated in an excellent whoa,
oounlrj The land IS very strong and well a.
dapied 10 The oulia'e OF corn, tobacco, wbea, y
oa':. This property is we'll worth the at,ept on
OF any I.erson who would wish 70 own such.
IL certainly viii DC sold, and it is expt eled. 70,
much less than the real value. likewise will
sell or exchange 70. land in kentucky, nv
LAND, Wise now live. Containing by est
mauon DO IL acres. situated abaut g miles
from The above menuored mil Tins t,ae, Is
well known 10 be valuable one, in oocd order
tor cropping and very well improved For this
land +" i'll make The payment easy t. u purchaser
Henry Garrett.
October 9 1907. 3y
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Ien DOIIars reward.

phNaway from The subscriber living in Buck.
ingham county, the 25f1 Of August last
LEWIS negro man slave, about ~ or 20 eafs
old feet 9 or inches high he has dowz
lock when spoken TO, very ,hisk lips and
small wen on hi, left hard as well as rscoIlgct
he had on when he elopsd an ozuabu,g shirt
hemproll pantaloons--IIe carried with him other
clothes, and parhsps he will shif, himself: he
IS vciy artfu fellow, and l eHpcd will endea-
RIO pass f's fireman Any person appr,>
hending sa'd negro and secs'ing h m is jail Or
delivering him 20 Moses CaIdozo, iai,or Of
Powha'an county, shall receive he aoove re
ward, aod reasonable charges paid By
Nathaniel Morris, ir.
OAober I. 1907
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SIR,

Advice yesterday received from
Major Porter, makes it my duty to direct
the acceleration your movements by eve
~ practicable means, and trust that in
the present state OF the waters, you may
reach Fort Adams on the goth inst.
On arriving at that port, the information
YOU may receive must determine the course
of yorr conduct: should the Spaniards
have resumed their positions East of the
Sabine, or assumed menacing aspect at
Nacogdoches, you must add to your COM
nand every man at Fort Adams excepting
a mere focHn tendnS, leaving orders at
that place for 1t. Col. Kingsbury to fall
down to the mouth of red river and there
wait the return of 4 sufficient number of
your barges for his transport to the high
grounds, from whence it may become ex-
.pedieRt for you, to march the whole of your
command excepting the boats crews.
j nope M.Gcr Porter NAV have taken The
precautiOn to transmit the executive CO.
py OF the information he has forwarded to
me, and that you may receive from that
source, at AN early period, decisive instruc-
tons for your government; in the mean
time, TN rvar be orr trade, it is not only
opposite to the genius and disposition OF our
country, but also TO its substantial interests.
The sword must not, therefore, be drawn
but in tine last extremity, to punish outrage,
TO resist invasion, or repel an attack.
Should indications justify it, land you
must take measures to ascertain if possible
the designs of your neignbors,) You are to
call to your aid, every man who can be
safely spared from the garrison, under your
orders, and will employ every pains and
eXertion, to put them in the highest state
of fitness for defensive operations
You will find in the hands of Major Por-
ter an order from the secretary at War,
which might justify you in pushing your
Heighbors beyond the Sabine River, should
they have re-crOssed it to the Eastward.
But as it appears from the public prints
chat PacItic Negotiation has, on our part,
ensued those orders, YOU must not strain
,heir construction to favor the effusion of
blood, and involve cur country in the GER
tain calamities and uncertain events of war.
Learn with all possible precision, the
force, composition and station Of the troops
opposed TO you be yourself prepared for
combat, and If coRflict must ensue, ha-
wing previously animated your men by a
strong exhortation, and sworn your officers
IN their presence, to fall or conquer, make
your onset with the bayonet, and your own
glory, the honor of our arms and the inter-
ests of tie nation, will be ensured and
maintained,
Wishing you life and laurels,
health and fame,
/ am,
your faithful friend,
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(D
Deposition of Capt. ]. B. Walback.

i mad the honor to become acquainted
with Genera! James Wilkinson some time
in August, 1899; became attached to his
military family in December, 18Oo--was
an aid-de-camp in tie spring fol-
lowing, and continued III that capacity UNI
til the last of November, 1904
During the above period, have witness
scd that General Wilkinson did employ cy-
piers of different kinds in his correspon-
dence, among them was an English pocket
dictionary. Several of these cyphers have
made myself, designed copies of some of
them are still in my possession, and others
have recognized since my arrival az tie
city OF Richmond. Particularly one to
the late General James Jackson, another
20 the late Major General Alexander Hal
milton, & third to Mr. Huiings, then at
New Orleans, a fourth to Col. Gushing, a
fifth to Mr. SilaS Dnsmore and one to nv
seif.-SeVeral Of those werv projected in
1909 and 1908, 1t the time tine port of New
Orleans was shat, and for the purpose OF
procuring and conveying Intelligence to the
government.
Qnestion-Did You ever observe in Gen.
Wilkinson any act, or disposlti-
ON, which marked inattention to
his duty, IS to the Jealous and
faithful discharge of the trust
reposed in him as an officer of
the L. States
Answer--trom my own observation and
experience, Gbeing now nearly
twenty six years in military life)
! can declare that have never
known any officer more jealous
lydcyoted to the service in which
he was engaged, and can safe
lydeclare, that have never seen
an officer of General Wilkinson's
rank, voluntarily and cheerfIlly
expose himself to such privati.
ons, hardships and sufferings in
the course of his duty, as have
seen him meet with alacrity.
Question--Do you know the hand writing
of Capt. G. Smith.
Answer--l do.
QUESTIONABLE these Hieroglyphics of his
writing.
Answer-They are.
QUESTIONABLE they the same which were
employed by Col. Burr in his
correspondence with General
Wilkinson.
Answer-They are the same which
are employed in Col Burr's let
tiers, shewn me since my arrival
at the city Of Richmond, and
said to be delivered by Messrs
Swartwout and Bollman to Gen.
Wilkinson.
Question--Do you rccollect when Captain
G. Smith left Cen. Wilkinson's
family.
Answer--SOme time in July, 1901.
Question--Doyou think General Wilkinson
afterwards saw or wasnear him.
Answer--I am certain no., because Gen.
Wilkinson did not return from
the Mississippi until May, 1 500,
and Capt Smith resided in the
state of Maryland, and died in
the winter 1905 or 1904
Question-HaVe you seen General Wilkin-
son employ the pocket dictiona.
ry, now presented to youin wri-
ting cypher.
Answer-I have.
Question-Will you say in what year.
Answer am not positive Ms to the year,
but 1t was during the period,
was attached to his military fa-
mily.
Questionable you hear sentiment from
General Wilkinson, calculated
to disaiieCt the troops, or TO a
bate their zeal for its promotion.
on the contrary, ] have wit
messed that General WIKI nson
always used his utmost endea-
vors 70 promote harmony, COM
fort and good order among the
troops, ard by his prccepts az
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y Z vistue OF decree Vt Tue Superior COrr1 a.
- Chaucery holden i'm Richmond the subsc,i
bsrs will expose to sale on The pr misses. to the
highest bicder. for cash, on the Both day of In
u n, xt, the residue Of a TRACT Of LAND.
lying in Pit'sylyania on Bannisler liver est;na
led to contain l717 acres more or less, whe,eon
the widow Of John Markham and Others nov
reside, or as much thereof as will he sul6cien,
10 raise The sum of & 97i 5, with interesr from,
the iOth,day of June. 1906, en- Il 4U5 I3 6, pa,
thereof Unit payment, and interest on r 400
also part thereof during the same period. the
expenses Of sale and the costs of suit.
RobS. Hsskins, son of Edward
Thos. Woodbridge, senior,
Edward Friend
Alien Whitworth.
June IS, 1907
~ The sale oF the above property IL most
Poned until Moniay the I'd day of Noytmber
next. when it will c rtaInIy take place
I;aac Goes,
Ihos. Woo dridgS, senior.
Edward Friend,
Allen Whitworth
Odober 10. 1907. vs..
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Saber-Royal PRINTING Pabrr.
One hundred reams SUPERFICIAL PAINT
ING PAPEs for SaIs.--Apply to the Prin-
t1' Ssp. 10,
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NORFOLK, October

ARRIvED-Schooner Catherine Shep-
hard, Driver, 90 days from Antigua, via
Cape tear-rum-H. Armand.
In Hampton Roads, bound TO City point,
ship Protectress, Wakefield, SIS days from
Liverpool.
Ship ladustry, Wright, rs days from
Sreenock, Glass Ware, Coal, &c. VIM.
Pennock.
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well as example, to insure SUBJ
nation aud patriotism.

ordination aud patriotism.
(Signed) J.B. WALBACK.
Caft. .frtliery
am content that the above shall be read
as evidence in all cases, between the U. :.
md Col Burr-aud thar any thing that
may be added by the ailian;, by way of an
swer TO interrogatOries may also be read.
(Signed)
GEO: HAY, Atty. u. S.
for the Richmond District.
City Of Richmond, SCH
Sworn 10 and subscribed
before me an alderman of
the city aforesaid, this 5th
day of September 1907.
lSiGned) Henry S. Shore.
Instruetions from Gen. Wilkinson to col.
Cushing.
ST. LOUIS, May 8, 1906.
o'clock A. NJ.
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r. Eldridge. If. d. c.

BHcEinSham co.nty, to 7plf:
TAKEN up by Jonn Putnam, a red Seer
about 3 years Old this spring marked with
half moon in each ear, appraised TO 4ls
April 10. 1901 "a,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-10

On Monday last the Court-Martial ap.
pointed 10 enquire into the conduct o. Com
modore Barron, met on board the Chesa-
pcake frigate, in Hampton Roads.---Pre-
sent Captains MURRAY,
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IN A UNCE
HuIr

The Court adjourned until Tuesday, with
out doing any business. Lifflefen ~.
fazeweH. esq. who had been appointed
Judge Advocate, was attending the Fed G.
raj Court IN Richmond, as witness 70 r
Coi. Burr and Commodore Barron was
very much indisposcd.
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your faithful friend,
and fellow soldier,
JAMES WILKINSON.

co., T. II. Gushing, 1st Reg. U. S. I9Iantry
P. S. You are to take with you from
Fort Adams an inch Howitzer, which
you will find there properly equipt and
amply ammuniGoned.
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Sd Oaober 1907
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-03

of col Burr was in February. Q What did
you wait so long for? A Ihad business with
Mr. Ponsonby. % Did that business detain
Won SO long? a No; chose to remain.
Twas partly CURIOSITY and partly business
that detained me. l might have finished
my business in a day or 50. . Did you get
payment for the articles in the boats! A
No; never have for any of them. . Did
you deliver any OF them! 4 j did some OF
them. Mr. M'Rae. We're YOU summoned
here? A Yes; Mr Ashley sent me word
to be here. . Had Mr. Ashley been down
the river? a No. Mr. Ashley was in the
back part OF the country. Q What rea-
son had You to believe that Mr. Ashley had
the power to summon you A was tod
that he was summoning others, and nc sent
me verbal message to- come, but don't
know by whom; understood too from
Capt. Floyd that l would be wanting. MIR
M'Rae. When did you receive a subpoena?
A Not before | came here.
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Commanding.
(Endorsement)

do hereby certify that the within ad4
vertisement among several others Of the
same tenor end date was handed 10 me by
Captain Daniel Bissell on the morning of
my departure from Fort Massac tst If Fer
bruary last--awhich advertisements disc
tribu,ed in the Territories OF Mississippi 81
Orleans. DO farther certify thst Capt,
BissCll requested me 20 make use of every
exertion in my power TO have the within
mentioned De5erter aprfehended. Giveu
under my hand, this 2S.I day OF Tny at
Nashville, in the year 1SC7.
THOS A. CLAIBORNE.
WhhCn Dunbaugh ovetstnd his time \
wrote to some Of my friends, among the
rest 20 Lieut. Hughes, requesting him u re-
port To- general Wilkinson the de sertiOn Of
Dunbaugh; ] expressed the great CONF
denCe / had had IN him, my ANXIETY lest ne
should have been deludcd away by the fol-
lowers Of col Burr, or lest lie should be
sick Ifhe was sick, rcqucs Ell Nh Cia's
borne 90 furnish him with some m,ny : IL
he was not, 10 advertise him asa Ct Sc tie q
| Mr. Rqy. Have yon amy objection ,o g. .
duce that letter A viii hook at 81 nj
/ then determine
! ] pre- hme Il would be unnecessary 90
sta.. the c.viIities which have past TO and
/ from col Burr. On Buffers trial J vas
! frequently with him ~ the morning He
| had been acquainted with Mrs q ssCll
! from a Child. lIc had sent her barrel
Of apples from the mouth OF Cumberland ;
1 and sac had returned some little thing -
other, such as preserves