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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

VINO delivered You the letter last evening,
IS one OF his emisSaries. The story of SER
wing rs volunteer, is only masquc. He
nas brought me Il letter from Colonel Burr,
which being in cypher, have not yet been
able fully to make out, but have discover
ed that his object is reasonable, and that
1t is my duty to oppose him by every means
IN my power. He assures me that lac has
iunds-says the navy are with hlm-oifcrs
TO make me second in command, and to
give the officers of the army any thing |
may ask for them: and he requests me to
send confidential friend to confer with
him at Nashville in Tcnnessce.-In fact he
seems to calculate on me and the army as
ready to join him--I then asked the Gene
raj whether he had received any Informal
ton or instruction oh this subject from go
Vcrnnent, to which he replied that he had
not, and that he must therefore adopt such
measures as i'll his Judgment were best CAL
Culatcd To defend the country. He said he
would Immediately march to the Sabine
and cndeavor to make such terms with the
Spanish Commander, as would justify him
IN removing the greater part ofhis force TO
the Mississippi, and that the moment this
should be effected, he would send me to n.
Orleans in light barge, with orders to Sc
post, and to put the place in the best posi-
bic situation for defence, and that he would
follow with every manthat could be SPAR
ed from Natchitoches with all possible ex-
pcditioG. He told nc that he would give
tbe information he ,..i received to the Pre-
sident of the Unitet States and solicit par
ticular instructions for his government, but
us delay might prove ruinous, he would
pursue the course before suggested, as the
only means in his power tn save the coun-
try, until the pleasure of the President
could be known. On our march to the Sd
blue, the General told me that he thought
his presence at New Orleans at rs early
period as possible, was absolutely necessa-
ry, and that the moment he could make
terms with the Spanish Commander, he
would set out for that pace and leave me
to bring OH the troops.
NatchitocheS, 18th November, 1906
(Signed) 4. H. CUSHING,
Col 2d Reg't. L,t'y. and )daj'f. and
Instructor offhe .4rmy
SEto,n to before me at the city as
.NeW Orleans, This 20fh day Of
Hay, 1907.
(Sg,ied,) GEORGE Pollock,
Justice Of Inc feace ofIhe Pa
riah Of Orleans.
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w. COWAN.

WITCH 81 CLOCK MATER.
INFORMS his friends and the public, rha, he
has removed to the Sh formerly occup ed
by Mr. Edward Wanton, three doors above
Messrs. Taylor x Browns Vendue Store =.
Where he repairs Watches and Clocks of every
description.
w. CoVAN has on hand, an assortment ce
war5an ed Gold and Silver Waches-Also. q
handsome assortment Of Silver Ware and lew.
eIlery-Consisting Of Ladies Orrament.d and
plan Combs, Mourning. Fancy and Plain Ear
Rings, Mourning, Fancy and PAIN Finger.
Rings. Mourning and Fancy Lockets, Minatuie
"etIings, Necklace Plain and Ornamented.
Mourning and Fancy Beast. Pins PraeeIst,'
Neck Clasps, Cod Cdr, Steel and Silk Watch
c. ms Gold, Pebble Glass {. Steel Seals, Cod
Gilt and Steel Keys, Locker and Ring Cases
Gold. Silver and Pearl Buttons. Table. Desert
and Tea Spoons Soup and lunch Ladies, Su.
gar longs Salt Shoveis, Scissors Chains aud
Cases, Thimbles and Pencil Case With va
rlety OF other articles all Of which he oHe,s at
the most reduced prices.
Richmond, Oetober 1857 6,T
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
THURSDAY, October 1.

The greater part of this day was consul
med IN the farther examination Of General
James WiKinson by tho Counsel OF Col.
Burr, VINO was himself sick, and did not
appear in court.
George Poinderfer, Esq Attorney &C.
neral of the Mississippi Territory, was aext
introduced, and stated a variety of circum-
stances concerning the surrender Of .faron
Barr TO CoEVtes Meade, the acting Co
vernon of that Territory The proceedings
there relative to the accusations against
him; the strange presentments made by
the Grand Jury; and Col. Burr's light,
In violation of his. recognizance where
upon Scire-facias issued against his Sc
curities, which is now depending and unde-
termined.
Mr. Poinderter produced the original
Convention in writing entered into by Col.
Burr, previous to his surrender; also an
authenticated copy of the Recognizance.
The Court adjourned til FRIDAY 10 o.
slock
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
COMMUNICATION,

Departed this lite IN the 50th year of hi.
age, on Friday the 25th inst. about 10 o.
clock, after an illness of six days, the Rev.
JAMES COULING.-He has resided in
this city for about nine years, five of which
he has been tutor TO the only charity school
in this place: in discharge of the duties of
this benevolent appointment, he has given
constant and entire satisfaction TO the Board
of Directors.
The correctness of his judgment, the IL
berality of his sentiments, the mildness Of
his temper, his plain, gentle and unassu-
ming manners in his family, his neighbor
hood, the society of christians to which he
more particu arly belonged and in the Pull
pit-rcndered him an object of the love 4
esteem of all who kne+0 him. Long has So
ciety to bemoan the loss of this honorable,
useful and bright example of the christian
name
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
ny the Governor Of TIE Commonwealth of
Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.

WhEREAsit is duly certified to the Executive
thas the Courthouse Of the county of War.
WICK is IN so ruinous situation as TO be uu6s
tor the accommodation of The court in he execu.
non OF Its duties; and that autil the said court
mouse can be repaired or rebuilt, an out house OF
hGhara Young nearthe ST of said courthouse
nau been rendered to the said court for the coun.
~ aforesaid and By them accepted have there.
tore tnorght mt by and with the advice of the
Council OF State, issue this proclamation here
by Notifying all whom il may in any manner
concern that until the courthouse for the county
o. Warwick aforesaid. shall be repaired or re.
ouil'' and made II for their accommodation the
Conrt OF the country of Warwick aforesaid, shall
DC hoIden IN the aforesaid cut house of the said
"iehard Young near the site of the courthouse
aforesaid, in the said county of Warwick, &C.
eordirg tn law.
CIV under my hand as Governor, with ,be
Seal of the Commonw ealth annexed. a.
lL's.J Richmond, this 9th day of Sep,emA
ber 1907.
9!gnea WN II CABRTL.
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List of Letters
Remaining in the Post Office, Richmond,
1st October, 1907.

Remaining in the Post Office, Richmond,
1St October, 1907.
M Thomas Armsiead, Thomas A.
ere, John Amber, Miss Ann S. Austin,
Robert Ashley, Littleberry Allen.
(B.) Wm. Bryan, James Bray, Rich
ard Bennett, VIM. Burton, Charles Bennett,
n. BairG, Jessy Bennett, David Bowles,
John Brack, Jacob Burnett, Calp Bradley,
Miss Dehlab Bowles, Monsieur John Beatty,
Mrs. Mary Bancroft, John ID Brown, Jacob
Boncus, VIM. F. Bchn. Frederick Bossler.
Benedict Bacon, Wilson Bryant, VIM. b.
Bowler, VIM. Baggs, Capt Josiah Bingham.
&C. Mrs. Elizabeth ID. Christian, John
Coffee, Charles Croughton, VIM. b Cham
berlayne, WIN Childrey, James Campbell,
Adam Craig, Thomas Carr, George CHAR
ter, WIN. Crockett, David Cannon, Haley
Cole, Capt. WIN. Chowning, Capt. Crutch-
field, Capt. Jasper Cropsey, John Grad
dock, John Coward
CD) Abner l.. Duncan, James Dodd,
Major Cole Digges, Charles Dcval, Cod
frey n. Davenish, Henly Huntington.
CT. Mrs. Rachel Ellison, Matthew
Ellis, Ashbel Eiey, Executors of George
Wythc.
~. George Fry, James Frazer, Ben
jamin Freeman.
co. Mrs. Mary Gostlin, George Gill,
Parke Goodall, Bryan Griffin, Eliza NJ.
Gordon, Cyrus griffin, Archimedes Gaines.
M Erasmus Hill, Edmund Hewson,
Miss +. Hoye, Sylvester Havey, John BaIer,
K chardson Henly, Andrew HctKerton, lie.
| ander Hughes, Pleasant Harwood, James
Hurt, Henry Holloway, Peter Holm, Peter
| Hughes, William Hale
a. Mrs Eliza Johnston, Francis John.
ston.
CK) James Konts, Henry Kons, Levi.
Kerr, Mrs. Margaret Kent
! ~ Henry Lee, junior, Whistler M
/ Lewis, Capt. John Lefort, Capt. John Lord
John Love, Spotswood Lipscomb, Herr,
b. Latrobe, Nicholas Long, John H. Lewis
A. boWnes.
! (M Edward Msgee, John Miller
Mrs. Mary Mosby, Benz. Mosby, Samue
Moody, Samuel M'Craw, Mrs. Ann S
Mitchell, John MIin, Mrs. Margaret Mil
Ter, Charles Martin, Maurice Miller, Da
mel Murphy, William Mann, Miss Mar,
MIin, Charles F. Mercer, Mrs. M'Craw
Henry Marks, julius Morris, Charles J.
. Mathews.
M Abraham Meets, Norbore Nor
) ton, Mai. Naur, Marius Newman.
CO., Francis OReilY, Benjamin Oil
yer, Ethan Owen.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

4 For what were the petitionc oe all the
merchants fvo sessions past? ~
I For what all the addresses and resoluti-
ons OF the whole ,Americanpeope since the
murders on the Chesapeake 2?
| For what all the unauimity of almost e.
very description of the population of our
| mercantile towns /?
J The Washington Federalst, tells you ~
nierfcdns-that your only aim is TO cover
French PROPERTY and to harbor "British
deserters" ---by such an assertion it throws
the gauntlet of insult to all our citizens.
And for what could such paragraph have
been published--we know of but one rea SOM
the British ambassadors are in the habit of
sending out this Washington FederaEst and
similar prints, to the ministers and their
printers IN Great Britain, TO corroborate
their own deccptious reports---and such ex-
tracts are then reprinted there, by the 90
vernmeut papers as the sentiments of the
American nation---when the greatest pro-
portion of such like sentiments in all our
tory hGferS, are written for that very pur-
pose by British ambassadors, consuis or a.
gents.
The cause in dispute, has been brought
TO the magnitude It now is, by the writings
OF the friends Of Great Britain, and me-
iancholy 1T is for that devoted nation, that
~ \ ''cNuos nave VII served TO plunge her,
ny their deception, deeper in the mire, s.
IN the road to destruction-.-exa as the
friendship of that nation has been death Sc
desolation to every government who form
ed near alliance with her.
The sentiments of the Washinpton Fe-
deraHSt ought to be recorded in the bosom
OF every American---and it certainly will
be so---then the Indian is stirred up to at
tempt massacre and scalping on osr from
tiers, by the British government---when
the ships of that nation are committing fur
thcr murders on our seamen, and blocka-
ding our sea ports when they embargo our
vessels, and commit actual open war---will
the Washington Federaisk then dare tell
the enraged American nation, that a. the
wrongs of Britain ase occasioned by our
wishing to cover French property, and har-
Dor British deserters---are those the senti-
ments also of Major Jackson, who gave Cir
culaaon to that ptiful assertion /?
Ii there is one circumstance which, more
than another, is worth going to war Tor. it
is this, that all communication with that
deceltiul nation might at once be stopped
---and that in open warfare, we might be
able to discriminate the real American c =
tizen from the secret assassin, the British
agent and tory adherent of George III.
aurora.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
FRIDAY, October 9.

This day the cross-eXaminaton of Gen.
Wilkinson was at last finished. He was
followed by Commodore Shay, who was
introduced to shew the state of affairs at
New-Orleans, in December, January and
February last, and the alarming reports
in circulation there for the purpose of
!demonstra ting the propriety &necessity OF
the measures adopted by Gen. WlikiMson
at that place.
Mr. POinderfer was again called, and
cross-examined by Col. Burr, who was
himself in court
Mr.. Littiefon W. Tdze79eh Zone of the
grand jury was sworn at the instance of
Col. Burr and his COUNSEL, and gave evil
dence as to the testimony delivered by Gen.
Wilkinson before the grand jury. His G.
violence clearly proved the perfect consis-
tency of Gen. UiLtlnSo7i in his statements
III the grand jury room and before the court.
The court adjourned until Saturday ten
o'clock.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

~ Patton Powell. Henry phillios.
Mrs. Price, Mrs. Ann Patteson, Georre
Price, John NJ Pintard, Wilson p. Price.
Edward PROXY, A L.. Phillips.
: (R J John Ramsay, Thomas r. Rootes,
frederick G. Rodney, Geo. w. Robinson.
John Royster, Mons'r Remon, William
Rose, Jr. Tully Robertson, Henry w. Ro-
gers, Aaron b. Reeves, Jesse ReddATimo.
Rookie. - FN'
81 John Steinmau, John StokeIy, Ben
Jamin Shac&tete, Miss Mary Smith, Ha.
milton Sh'lds, Thomas S,racy, Harm an B.
Sneed, James Shepherd, Mrs. M. C G.
shepherd, Bennett Scott, William Saunder-
CT) Miss Mary Thornton, Tboma,
lhurmon, Miss Ann S. Timberlake, Hon.
~, Undertake, Anthony Turner, Benna.
~ Maclam Vanet, James Voshau.
~ Nathaniel Webb, Mr., Watson.
Heorge Williamson, Geoge Willis, James
Williamson. Robert Wilkins, benjamin.
woods, James Willeroy, Robert Wade.
George Wilson, Wiley & Langley, Fran.
chs Woodlief, William White. Mrs. f.
WEIGH, Harold L. Wilson, Stephen White.
susan Worsley, Job White, Warner
Wormly, Joel Ward, James Willeroy, John
Walker, Capt White
J-Richard Youpr
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
TIE DOG TO HIS LoATHING.

The Washington Federalist says, and the
Pohtlcal Register copies il, that MIR. BET
JcTsoH IS determined on war, aud that il
will be war undertaken to g coUer Frs7teh
froherfy, and h0r6or British dcserfers.
That paragraph could never have been
written by an American, we suppose it to
be the production Of the British ambassa-
dor, or some dependent agent. Look to the
British papers which have come over since
the affair OF the Chesapeake, and let the
WaShtHSton Fcderahst tell the public the
opinions of the British merchants, whose
property is most coUcrcd, French or Bril-
nan, those papers acknowledge that nine
paris 10 ten Of the covered trade is actual
" british hroherty or the proceeds Of Bri.
f'Sh "'GHJacttres, and that even the whole
proht OF that trade, centres at iasf in Great
Britain-yet the Washington Federalis
docs not blush to declare that our presen
dispute IS only to cover French property
and harbor British deserters--there is n,
length OF impudence to which the naIice n
'ory'Sm will not drive and commit itself Z
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
Documents reJerredfo in General Uilkin.
3 soH's Evidence, fubhsAed IN the last .i,'
gus.
(A)
Deposition of Col. Cushing.

On or about tine 9Th of October, 1906,
was sitting at the dining table in my quar-
ters at Natchitoches with General WI!kin-
son, when gentleman entered the room
and enquired for Col. Gushing, rose to re-
ceive him, and he presented TO me the let
let from General Dayton, of which the fol-
lowing is an exact copy, viz
elizabeth Town, MI. July 27th, 1906.
"DEAR SIR,
"This will be presented to you by my
nephew a son of the late General Matthi-
as Ogden, who commanded one of the Jer-
sey Regiments in the Revolutionary War,
and whom you probably reooliect.-He is
on his way to New Orleans, and is advised
by me to call at your post, if it should be
Fort Adams or else where upon the Mis-
SisSippi, as arr told il is. His merits and
the esteem i'll which he is held by me, make
me anxious to procure for him welcome
reception, even for the short stay of few
hours, that he will be able to make with
you.
"Any instance of friendly attention or
assistance shewn to him, and his very wor-
. thy companion Mr.. SwartwOut, will he
gratefully acknowledged, and regarded as
favor conferred on" Dear Sir,
Your sincere friend
and very humble servant,
(Signed) JONATHAN DAYTON.
Colonel Gushing.
The gentleman informed me that he was
she Mr.. Swartwout mentioned in the let
ter, and l presented him to General Will
kinson, as the friend OF General Dayton
and requested him to.take seat with us
at table, which he did. Mr.. Swartwout
then observed, that Mr. Ogden aud HIM
self being Oh their way 70 New Orleans,
haH La Il A =.
and some militia were assembling at Nat
chitOches, from whence they were TO march
against the Spanish army ther n our neigh
borhood, and that the object of his visit
was, to act with us As volunteer. He re-
NAMED with us some time, ar : conversed
on various topics but said notElHg which
could excite Il Suspicion against him; and
he left US with a strong impression on my
mind, that his business to New Orleans was
OF commercial nature, and could be con-
Quoted by Mr.. Ogden during his absence
Winnie he was in my quarters, ] VS. cal.
led out OF business, and was absent fron
i've to ten mintses.
The next morning was walking on the
gallery IN front of my quarters, when &c.
neral Wilkinson came up, and takinl. ne
aside, informed inc that ne ha somethi. i,
Of a very serious nature to Communicate e
me- SO much so, that although !, vas ne.
oessary to hold it in strict reserve iOr the
present, ne begged me to bear it IN mind
that might be able to make fair state
ment Of It at any future period. lie ther
asked me if / knew, or had hear of, ar
enterprise being on foot in .bs u4ster,
states.--i replied that Ihad heara ..otn'1,
on the subject, and asked him whit Ia,
enterprise was TO which he alluded. u,
then said eyes my friend" great mint,
OF individuals possessing wealth, popGiari
~ and Talents, are at this moment associa
ted tor purposes inimical 10 the govern
ment OF the United States, Colonel Burr i
at 'hsF head, and the young gentleman
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03
l. and for Sale.

Nk/tLL worth the attention Of any man..
w 500 acres Of LAND will positively bs
sold At Charlottesville, on Monday tine second
day OF November next, at public auGlion-the
payments are one third on the first day of March
next wheat or tobacco will be received for this
payment a. tie Richmond cash price--ths bal.
ance m 'htee equal ANIMAL instruments, the bond
TO bear interest from the date &c not punauaIly
paid This land avs on navigable water, the
North river two miles below Milton. 1, Affords
some rich low grounds, atolerable good mill site
on the riyer--ihe Dwelling house is qpne new /,
large and very convenient The properly will
be shewn any gentleman BY the subscriber, living
on the premises,
c. Peyton.
September 90, 1907 lw
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(B)
lf,I,I-I.l..
DEAR SIR,

FhlIAde!phla, 9th July, 1916.
DEAR SIR,
Mr.. Swartwout the brother of Col. s.
of New York, being on his way down the
Mississippi, and presuming that he may
pass you at some post Oh the river, has re-
questcd Of me lettero OF introduction, which
/ gave with pleasure, as he is IA Most ami =
able young man, and highly respectable
from his character and connections. pray
YOU to afford him any friendly offers wnich
his SITUATION may require, and beg you to
pardon the trouble which this may give
you.
With entire respect,
Your friend and obedient servant,
A. BURR.
His ExcelIency, General Wilkinson.
Mr.. Swartwout.
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DAYTON.


DIM
have concluded to undertake the land
furchose which we faikef of last winter
and determined to go on the lanus this fall
ANY number of settlers could be had on
this side the mountains, but / should ire
for 70 have the greater part from the Wes-
tern Country-yOu promised to write about
the horses but have heard nothing from
you and suppose there will be no d fficuity
on that head-The money for the first pay
ment is now ready-I shall be at Frank
fort aboufh the 18th HuSus and hope then
to meet you and Col. Lynch there--lt is
quite necessary that / should see Lynch as
! shall be provided with Cash to go on vi
gorously with our speculation-Some of the
Concerned are now on their way 10 sec you
and will be with you nearly as soon as tins
lc'tcr--Please to encourage them and give
them good account Of things
Your humble servant
(SigneD A. STEPHENS.
john Peters, Esq.
Nashville.
Letter from Doctor Bollman to Gen. Will
kinsOn, Of the 9th September, 1906.
.NsEU Orleans, Seftem5cr 27th, 1906.
SIR,
have the honor to forward to your
! Excellcncy, the enclosed letters, which /
was charged to deliver to you by our mu-
tual friend.
shall remain for some time at this place,
AMI should he glad to learn where and
when l may have the pleasure of an inter.
| view with you. Have the goodness to in.
form me of it, and please to direct your
letter to me to the care Of Mcssrs, Chew
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-03

RY virtue OF deed of res; executed to as ~
-" Ambrose Dudley of King William county, to
secure debt due by the said Ambrose Dudl-
to Benjamin Mosby assignee of Wiliam Dan.
bridge We shall proceed to sell, f., ready ca h.
for the best price thai can be obtained on the
premises on the 9Th day of January next,
Il certain 7ract az, Parcel Of LanG
Lying and being in the county of King William,
being the same on which the said Dudley now
resides, the same which the said Dudley mr..
chased of William cambridge, con aiming eu2
acres, or so much thereof rs will be srficien, :,
pay the sum of four hundred pounds cu,,ent
money, with legal interest thereon from The 1st
day of April, 1907. till Payment. together with
all expenses attending the execution thereof.
BERN'S LIPSCOMB.
NATH'L FOX.
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Notice.

oMNtTTED TO the Jail of Charlotte county OF,
'he 18th of July last, Negro Man. who cali.
himself Frederick, and SAYS he belongs to Elem.
ing Cooke of Goochland he is abou, s fee, 10
inches high has an old drab great coat and an
iron collar about his nee with about 3 f.et of
cham toiti the owner is requested 70 prove his
properly pay charges and take him away, or ho
will be dealt with as the law d,r.c,.
25ih Sept 1907, wsr,
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(I;)
July 18th, 1907.

July 18th, 1907.
My Dear Friend,
AS you are said to have remo-
we'd your Head Quarters down the River,
and there rs report that the Spaniards
intercept our mails which pass necessarily
through the Territory occupied by them, in
order to reach you; think proper to add
dress you in CIPHER, that the contents may
be concealed from the Dons, if they make
so free as to open the lctter.-Take the fol-
lowing for the Catch word or Check word
land you may very readily decypher the
hgures) Viz. in your own Hieroglyphlc
L. J.; but in your own Alphabet thus,
CHieroslyphics.
' . o. "a
Livery thing and even heaven itself APP
pears to have conspired to prepare the
IRAN fora grand explosion are you also
ready! For know you finch not when a
great object is in view.-Your present is
more favorable than your late position, and
as you can retain it without suspicion or 4 =
iarm you ought by no means to retire from
1t until your friends join you in December
SOME where on the RIVER Mississippi-Un-
der the auspices OF Burr and Wilkinson, /
shaii be happy to engage and when the time
arrives you VIII find me near you.
Nv anu ihiorIn NE DV nrSt mani what
may be expected from you and your asso-
ciates.---ln an enterprise of such moment,
considerations even stronger than those of
aHection lmPel me to desire your cordial
cooperation and active support.
DAYTON.
Wealth s. honor }
Adisu IBurr 81 WilkinSon
Courage & union.
&c hui natl
by. the first good private conveyance, and
believe me, with the best wishes for YOUR
prosperity and happiness most truly,
Your friend and servant,
IONA: DAYTON.
ltyou write i'll Cypher J [Heroglyphicsl ]
use the same word, viz s Y o.. I X