Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-06-27

cable anu unprovOilcd attack upon the u
nited States frigate CAesaheake, Commo-
dOre Barron, within few miles of our
coast, by the British squadron, composed
OF the BeNoaa, Commodore Douglas, the
Triumph, Captain RGrdy. the LeoHara,
! Captain Humfhrey8, and the AHeiaMEuS,
J Captain HaUpker, acting under the orders
of Commodore Douglas, and the inhuman
murder Of Il number of our Fellow-Citizens
in the attempt of the Le9hardt 10 carry those
orders into effect: Therefore.
RfSoIocd unanimously, That all COM
munica,ion with she British ships OF war
now within our waters and on car coasts,
ana with their agent or agents among US,
DC discontinued, ami that we will use our
best eXertions to prevent all such conmu-
nication, and that all persons guilty OF SUCH
| communication shall be deemed III amous.
FeS9lDed U71ansmOuSiy, That we will
view with adherence any attempt IL such
communication, and deem any person or
persons enemies TO our country, who shall
directly or indirectly hold such intercourse,
or render aid or assistance TO the British
SHIPS ofwar ny suppl ing them with provisi-
ons ornecessaries of any kind Whatever, I'M
| I'll the decision oFour government De known.
ReSoiOed unanimously, In order the bet
! ter TO erect the above purpose, that Com
| mttee be appointed to correspond with the
| inhabitants al the ne ghbourng counties,
| ana those OF the waters of FL lbeth river
and the sea coast, notifying the fragrant
! outrage that has been committed and the
measures passed By us, and recommending
similar measures 20 their consideration.
ReSDfUedS u3aninoRSi", that our Fellows
, Citizens, the Pilots of the Chesapeake Ba;
and Hampton, whose patriotism we hold in
the highest estimation, are requested by
! .~., .. e.
professional services to ali British ships of
! war.
RESOLVED undnimousiv, that we view
TINS unprovokcd, piratical, savage and as
saSSin-uke attack upon the ChcsQ hcake,
! with that horror and detestation which
should always attend a violation OF the
Faith OF nations, and the laws of war: and
we pledge our lives and our properties TO
| cooperate with the government in a:y
measures which they may adopt, whether
OF vengeance or OF retaliation.
hesstOrd HnanfmouSiy, that the Mayor
OF this Borough he requested to call upon
the Lieut. Col. Conmandant of the militia
ITO hold in readiness, an armed force for the
purposes OF defence, and for carrying these
resolutions into effect.
| heSotJcd u1lCni wOUsig, chat these reso-
| buttons be extended TO all British shi,s Of
war which may hereafter anchor wi,hn
our ports, Iii complete satisfaction is made,
to our government for this detestab,e ont
rage on the CheSaacake.
ResoiUe6 lnanimCl8iV, that q siIbscrip-
ton be opened and left in the possession
OF this Chairman, to raise a fund to be ap-
piled 20 the reiief of the wounded, and the
families of 5he killed on board the Chesa-
lheake, under the direction of the Supeiin-
tendant of the Hospital, the Mayor Of the
Borough OF Norfolk, and Richard Blozu,
esq of Portsniouth.
Hes1l0ed EndH:nioaSty, that the Com
mittec be-requested to correspond with the
inhabitants "a the principal sea ports, and
endeavor as far as IN thei. power to obtain
their consent to tbcse resolutions, SO far as
ciiectually to withheld all supplies to anv
British armed vessel or tic coast of the u
>. Unit. ample justice is obtained by cur
Executive.
Rea2iUed vHGnmonsly, that the Super
intcndant OF the Hospital, In the event of
the death of any Of the unfortunate Mari
ners ol the Chcsaheate, now under ms care,
report the same to the Committee, who
shall from the funds subscribed, desrav the
expense OF the iuncral, and the said Com
uittee are hereby instructed 20 invite their
itellow-Citzcns to attend, and TO make the
necessary Arrangement.
| Ah'"D'OtA t<ffhHtHtyHoty1 lli3I The NOllcC-
tor be requested to furnish one OF the Re-
venue Cutters to watch over and prcveYr
taay communication with any of MS b M.
ships, and that the Commandant OF th.
Fort be requested to cooperate with tins
measure.
RcSolrcd NnanimouSiy, that copies of the
proceedings Of this meeting be transmitted
by the Chairman TO the President of the
u. S. and the Governor OF Virginia, and
chat they be puGhs ed in the newspapers
IF this Borough.
RcsolTed nHG,i mouSiy, that the citizens
If Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their Vicipj
ties, be requested to wear a crane for ten
days, as a testimonial Of their respect for
the memory of those persons on board the
! CHe8aH6u6c, who have fallen victims to Bri-
.isn tyranny & premedtated assassination
Reso;ped HnaRtmouSiy, that this meet
ing approves, and deem the conduct of Our
fellow -citizens of Hampton IN DESTROYING
200 casks Of water belonging to the British
irigate Melampus, highly laudable and
praSe-worthy
ResolOed uHaHimousiy, that
p Thomas Mathews,
Thomas Newton, if.
Luke Wheeler,
Theo Armistead,
Richard l.. Lee,
Moses Myers,
YIN. PCnnotk,
WIN. Ncwsum,
Thomas Blanchard,
Daniel BcdinRer.