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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11

The number, however, was the least
distinguishing evidence of the artlor of the
people-the countenances OF all, exhibited
at once anxious solicitudc and enthusiastic
hrmness-there was no longer a distinction
Of parties local or party objects were
wholly excluded from reflection; and even
personal and private prejudice were over=
come, in the superior claims of unanimity,
and confidence. Those who had heretofore
arrayed themselves in opposition to each
other, on the grounds of political contro-
versy, met and were emulous in giving
effect to the true objects of association.
We record it with pleasure and with pride,
that the eye of the stranger could no where
have discerned any other feelings or con-
duct, than such as the welfare and honor
of the nation demanded.
Nor can we stop here, and proclaim no
other encomium upon this meeting. Great
as were its numbers, and distinguished as
was their patriotism, the good order and
dignhed moderation which prevailed,
were above all conspicuous-giving at once
an evidence of honorable discretion, and
rescuing free and enlightened people
| from the reproach of turbulence, which
has so often been represented as the inc
vitable result Unpopular assemblies. In no
other country perhaps. has so large an as
semblage ever been collected OH ordinary
J occasions, which separated in so creditable
a manner how much more honorable then
at a time when outrages are committed a.
gainst the honor of the nation and the lives
and properties of its citizens. The meet
! ing was held, we might say, in front of the
house of the British consul yet, there was
not word, not an action, that could have
given offence or have reflected upon the ma
! tion---a commentary upon the conduct of
| his government, the most honorable co our
selves, the most instructive to our oppres-
| sorS
When the resolutions which follow, had
been adopted by the unanimous acclamati-
ons of thousands of freemen, two pertinent
and excellent addresses were delivered to
the meeting---one by Mr.. Walter Frank
lin, the other by Mr. Richard Rush---the
appreciation with which they were receiv-
ed, was evinced by the peals Of Joyous and
patriotic applause and exuitation, which
rung from every quarter. Their sentiments
were worthy of '76, and were responsed
in that enthusiastic and manly manner
which so honorably distinguished the era OF
American independence.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11
NEW YORK. Inrv 9
Alta General Meeting of the Citizens IF \

~ General Meeting of the Citizens of New.
York, assembled agreeably 10 public notice. in
the Park, on The ID day of July. 1907.
the How Dc WITT CLINTON, was unan.
Tunusly called 70 he Chair:
GEN J MORTON, was unanimously appo;n, led
Secrrsa'y of the MIre,ing.
hAVFNc viewed, with the most lively indig-
ns!!0n, authentic information. that on the 22d
u.iifio an attack, ung arranted by the ku5wn i
sage OF nations, and in violation of our nati
ouAi rights, was made Of the Capes of Virgin-
IA on the United States Friga,e Chesapeake,
Commodore Barron, by his Britannia Maiesty's
a med shiP the Leopard, Captain Humphrey :.
the CITIZENS OF New York assembled in general
ms e ing deem it their duty to express their opi-
Mons on this fresh outrage offered 10 their natl.
onal sovereignty by the navy of Great Britain.
Resoi0cd, That II is and has been the policy of
our government, and the wish, because IL is the
inteTes; OF our citizens, TO be ct peace with all
the world
Resofred, That although we cherish peace
with the greatest sincerity, yet thar we hold our
selves resdy at the call of our government TO re.
Slst a., arrangements ct our national rights, and
violation Of our ma ional honor.
Rec lved That we consider the dastardIv 9nd
un'rovoked attack made on the Uni,ed Sta,es
armed snip The Chesapeake, by his Bri,annic n, a.
Jesiy's ship the Leopard, TO be violation of our
nauonal rights, as atrocious as it is uaprecedenv
ted.
ResoI0ed. That we are determined to main.
tain the r;shs and dignity Of our country with
our lives and fortunes, and that we will suppor,
our gov rnment in whatever measures il NAV
deem necessary to adopt in the present crisis Of
affairs.
Re ofDed, That whatever differences of opini.
On may exist among us, in our merely local con.
CO MS, YET that we love our country, and will cor
daily unite III resisting the attempts of any ma
tion TO invade our rights, or tarnish our national
honor
ResOfved That the offend ng ships at Hamp
TN Reads have wantonly violated the laws of
and forfeited their title to national hospitality.
hesofpea That we highly approve the spirited
and Pauio &c conduc, of our fellow citizens a,
No't7'k. Portsmouth and Hampton.
Reso.sed. That we deeply lament the death OF
those OF our fellow ci liens who fell and sincerel,
sympa'hise with those who were wounded or
board the Chesapeake.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11
PHILADELPHIA. July ?.

We are about to lay before our readers
the proceedings of public meeting, held
IN this city yesterday, which, convey TO the
world the sentiments of freemen, at this
momentous crisis, in a manner and in a
language that do honor to our country.
The concourse OF citizens, which Assem-
blcd on this occasion, exceeded ia numbers
any that has perhaps ever been before
witnessed in Amcrica-from six to ten
thousand persons have been mentioned as
having been present, and we shall proba-
bly, be correct by stating the number at a.
bout six thousand.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11

CAPTAIN Maxwell, arrived here on Mon
day last in the schooner Dianna Talbot, in
9 days from Havana. The day before he
sailed a vessel arrived at that place in 6
days from New-Orleans, a passenger in
which Informed captain NJ that duel had
been fought between Governor Claiborne
and Mr., Clark, the Representative in Con-
gress tor that district Fhe challenge was
given by Governor Claiborne, and the duel
fought about IS miles within the Spanish
territory. Governor {. was wounded dam
gerously Immediately under the right hip.
The informant saw Governor c. brought
into New Orleans two days before he left
that city; from the wound, and pain &C.
casioned by travelling, serious apprehen-
SONS were entertained for the life of the
Governor.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11
BOSTON. lime 90.

An Ergli-h paper of May 10, observes--The
roioy OF America appears very extraordinary.
It's government hiss returned Treaty. which con-
tanned concessions by Great Britain, which every
Ens''shrnan, except the ministers who granted
tthem, considered as degrading & unidst. Aud it
Is NOW said. it insists that American ships shall
In az CAGES protect their Crews, even ifthey are
known to DC British subjects or deserters from
british ships, of war II this be fact, America
w'ii Ger amy ms herself in mistake. The ne-
roo OF concession is gone by But some of he
mad papers talk of confisca,ing British drb,s. &c
a. II t''o eoai NOT flay at tbe game 1; is well
known there is much more American property in
lng!ant than there are British debts in Anne
rir ~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11
BRITISH AMITY /!

The .folto7ving rs cohica verbatim from a
faher lodged III the Collectors Office,
last eUening.
7" jury 6.
e The schooner Cynthia Ann, from Folly
Landing, capt. Harrison, was fired at in
Hampton Roads by a boat belonging TO the
British squadron but not thinking proper
TO stop, Continued his way up to Norfolk :;
they continued firing from the boat to the
number of II or 10 guns. Bat of sudden
found he was ared at from the tender Just "a
head of him, he Immediately rounded to,
was boarded and asked wbv a damned ras-
cal he did not heave to for the boat to
which he answered that he did not know
why he was to be stopped in his own harhor,
the boat then came up and the crew on
board of her also abused him, and said they
wished they had sunk him, and that they
aimed to hit him, which he thinks they did,
as their shot seemed very well aimed they
ordered him to tow them back, which he
did, and was dismissed "---HeraLd
July 8.
Our last noticed the correspondence be-
tween capt. Douglas & the mayor of our bo-
rough. We now are enabled to present our
readers with the following report made to
the mayor, together with the second letter
OF capt. glas---LedScr.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11

military stores, a number Of citizens assem-
bled last evening, and went on board for
the purpose ofascertalning facts. Having
satisfied themselves in these particulars,
they unshipped the rudder, carried it into
Chesnut-strcet, and laid it down in the
street opposite the house of the British con-
sui. Except the measures pursued to pre-
vent the vessels putting to sea, we have
heard of no injury being done.
We just learn that the committee APP
pointed at the town meeting on Wednesday
last, have taken the above vessel into their
care, and pledge themselves to an cnragcd
and numerous multitude, that the brig shalt
not be permitted to sail until it is fully as
certained that she has no supplies of any
kind for the British navy. The committee
have d ne themselves credit by their
prompt and active interference in this af-
falr. Had they not interposed their good
offices, the probability was the brig would
have been considerably damaged.
Much credit also is due to the people as
sembled for their ready acquiescence in the
arrangements adopted by the committee.
Capt. HUH and two other persons are APP
pointed to take care of the vessel. We
are authorised to say that the address read
from the committee is gone to the press,
and Will be published in hand bills this
evening. 1t shall also appear in our next
paper.
The cabinet-maker who is making cases
for the musquets intended to be sent in the
British vessel without a rudder, is request
ed to reflect upon the nature of his employ
ment, the situation ofhis country, the state
of the public mind, and ask himself whe-
J Their he should like to have his name pub
lished as the maker of the cases to trans
port warlike stores from America in a Bril-,
! fish vessel.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11
NORFOLK Inlv s.

From the gentleman who bore the an
swer of the Mayor to commodore Douglas,
we understand that the impressions made
by his letter were nor such a he intended,
and that q leIter explanatory will be re-
Ceived from him this day. The first let
ter Is now before the public, and surely
II is impossible TO seperate from it the idea
of menace.-The British commander we
understand explicitly denies any further
hostile intentions, unless provoked thereto
by hostilities OH our part.-Let his intenti-
ons be what they will, it is the duty of our
fellow citizens TO continue their Jealous and
active eXertinns, to be ready for the worst
We have nothing now to fear from mea-
sures of hostility from the force that is in
the Roads. Our naval force is under the
direction of brave and judicious officer :;
this seconded by the forts we trust will de-
fv a naval attack. The volunteer and mi
Gtarv corps, being now completely armed,
arc FULLY competent TO repel any force that
might be landed, we therefore can-trust
Tor security in our own strength.
Whatever may be the result of this bu-
siDess finally, we are confident that the inn
pressions which ithas made will never be
etaced. The necessity of being always
prepared, has been so clearly demonstrate
ed, that we persuade ourselves that here
after we Shall not find many advocates for
the system, which would prefer economy
to safety,---LedSer.
We do not know how to reconcile the
friendly declarations of commodore Doug.
las, with a Fact Of which we are well as
sured. A boat from the commo lore's shir
was employed a considerable time on Sa.
turday in sounding the channel OF F.liaaoetf
River almost up to Crany Island, abou
four miles below this place.---i6.
Cahtain Davis, of the barque Peters
burg, arrived Yesterday from Madeira
was boarded from commodore Douglas
squadron from Hampton Roads, and treat
ed very politely. The brig Ruby, capt
Chapman, from Gaudaioupe, was also boar
ded, treated rudely, but permitted to pas.
Ii the British commander is disposed 70
Pcace, he should cease to stop vessels in tn
waters of the United States.---i6.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11
His MqJesty's shif Beiiona, Hamilton
Roads, 6fh Juiy, 1907.

SIR,
/ have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of your letter Of the 9TH instant, in
answer to mine Of the preceding day, re-
questing that the British consul might be
restored to his powers.
As every circumstance relative to the
above communication was 50 fully discus
sed in presence of the gentlemen deputed
by the magistracy Of Norfolk, as bearers Of
your dispatch, / have only in addition to
remark, that as far as I am Individually
concerned, every exertion shall be used
that can, consistent with the honor and dig
nifty OF the British flag, tend to an amicable
termination.
have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obcdient humble servant,
LE. DOUGLAS.
RICHARD T.. LIE, Esq. Mayor of the
Borough Of Norfolk, Virginia,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11
JOSEPH HOPKINsoN, Sec
July 5.

In consequence Of a rumor that there was
a British vessel lying at South-street wharf,
loading with guns; pistols, swords, and other
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11
Norfolk, Jttiy s, 1907.

SIR,
In pursuance of your request, this day
went down to the British squadron, lying in
Hampton Roads, for the purpose ofdeliver.
ing the letter with which Twas charged to
capt. Douglas; on arriving alongside of his
slip the Bellona, ] was invited on board,
received by capt. Douglas himself at the
gang-way, s. conducted TO his cabin, where
found assembled all the captains of the
squadron. / Immediately informed him
that you had yesterday received a letter
from him, the answer to which Ihad been
requested to deliver, and placed it in his
hands. He read the letter very attcntlvely
and then handed it to captain Hardy, from
whom it passed to the other captains in sue
cession. When they had all pcrused it,
capt Douglas observed to me, 90 presume,
sir, you are acquainted with the contents
of this letter." told him I was perfectly
so He then stated that his letter must have
been Inexperienced, that Il contained no
expression of menace which he recollected,
and tbat it certainly was not his intention
10 use language which could be construed
10 convey such ideas he referred to capt.
Hardy, saying, that he had shewn him the
letter previously To its being sent, and had
requested his opinion as to its sentiments
capt. Hardy CnncurTcd with capt. Douglas,
IN the opinion and objects Of the communi-
cation. then remarked to them the par
ticuiar expressions in the letter, which /
considered as the language Of threat, and
adverted to the circumstance of the words
Immediately annuiled," being underscor-
ed. He said that this understanding must
have been done by his clerk, without his
direction, and had escaped his observation;
but again assured me- upon his honor, that
If any expression ~ the letter wore the APP
pcarance Of a threat, it was not intended
to be 50 understood.
Capt. Douglas next advcrtcd to the con-
clusion Of the letter, in which the alterna-
tive Of peace or war is left to himseif-FIe
said upon this subject, that he had no or
ders tn commit any act Of hostility, and that
there was no man from whose intention or
wishes such an object was more remote 49,
That ne was anxious to preserve the rcla-
lions Of amity, which had existed between
the TWO governments, and that no act ofhis |
should tend to interrupt their harmony, nm. !
less he was ordered Wis superiors 70 Der- |
form such acts, IN which case, as an officer. I
he must do his duty. lie repeated, howe ,
yer, that he had at present no such orderq. /
nor did he expect . receive such. He
stated, that he had it in charge generally.
To guard his flag, and those under jts pro- !
lection from insult or assault of any kind. I
and that this in al situations he must un- |
quest .onabiy do. But that any further mea.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11
ROBERT BRENT, Chairman.
LEWIS FORD, Secretary.

Time has added another year to the political
existence Of the United States, and has again
brought US round to the anniversary OF its COM
memoration.-Wit what emo ions of gratitude
and JOY. Of indignation and resentnient' are p,e
called upon to hail the return OF this great day,
Contemplating the wide extent OF the interior.
all IS peace and happiness. We behold natl.
on OF more than six millions of freer1en erioy-
ing AL the felicity that good government, correct
habits industry, enterprise and intelligence can
bes'ow We behold the rare spectacle Of a peo.
pie and government acting in perfect harmony,
wishing and doing well TO all mankind. and a.
lone intent on promoting their own happiness by
honorable means.-Bu il we cast our ewes on
our foreign affairs, how gloomy the contrast!
we behold nation, whose interest, perhaps
whose very existence is interviewer with opr
Prospet'yi heaping upon us the most accun.uia-
ied wrongs, and ciapping the climax by an OUT
rage whose atTociy We may feel bu, cannot ad.
tqu2tclJ express. Cold must that heart be ard
altogether unworthy Of tre breast OF any Ame,i.
can, that does NOT rise in resentment against the
lndescribabe turlitude OF an act ti.at unites the
ierooiy Of savage with the refined cruelty Of ci.
wl'zed despolism -Bu, while we dcs!oge the
madness that dictated this irhuman and treache.
r7H' Outrage, let " enjoy IL les tfects--It has
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-11

The following rs cOhica verbatim from, a
faiier lodged liz the Collectors Office,
iaSt eUeHing.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1807-07-17
Mzv Store.

- 2 = -. &
THE subseriberrespectfull informs
i his frietds and the public in gene-
raj, that he has commenced the Mevcsn-
tile business in lhe house lately occupied
% Store BY lgnatius 0'ferrall, q Mill
Creek, where he ha q Choice collection
Of Spring and Sumner Goods, Groce-
Ties, Liquors, Hardware, &c. &c. All
which he will dispose Of on the most
reasonable terms for Cash or country
produce. He solicits The patronage Of
the public, and assures them that he,
win always keSpnpa general assortment,
aud will dispose Of his Goods on rs low
terms - they ne retaiied IN any other
place: ,y u Il
Mih-Cresk, June 5, 1907. /,
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1807-07-17
Le0i Price

LAS Just received 4 complete assort-
ii ment Of .SPRLDG and SUMNER
GOODS, whichhe assnres The public win
Be disposed of on the most satisfactory
terms 70 The purchaser. He feels Gers
tain that those who cali on him viii nos
complain ofhis prices. HE tate purcha- :
ses comprise the following articles.
Fancy Callieoes, n Is i s.r rs. tt Il
Eeno Muslins, Isl 49,
ShaWls and Handkerchief, u
a large assortment Of fancy ribbons,
Leghorn and other bonnets, $50
Fancy Marsails vesting, 81 So
Thread Cloves,
.Gentlemens Hats coverd With elk, Il
LeghoFa ditto, &c. &c. 8
Tin Ware,
a large supply of BELL's Caocks, &c.
Marsinsbnrs, Afsyis, 1907.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1807-07-17
F0RSALE,

IA VALUABLE Tract az frsf rate
IA SLATE LAND, containing about four
hundred atres lying IN Berkeley County,
Virginia, one mile from the SulPher
spring and six from Marfinsburg about
one hupdred and forty acres cleared, (kE-
" of which lately eleafsdA eight acres
of meadow and twenty acres more en-.
closed Tor the purpose making meadow
of; the whole veil enclosed With strong
fences. The greater hart Of The wood
land hes lesel, = the prime Of the tract,
md heavily timbered.A There 4 On the
premises several never failing spgings d
excellent water, well situated Tor distil-
Ierics. Three difefent teuements with
good Dwelling Houses, &c. on them,
and die tratt yin bear heing Divided IN
Is many paris, with a;proporiion Of nea-
dow, cleared, and wood Iand, % each.
IveltseIl TIE whole together, % sepa-
rately, as may best suit The Poschaser.
For inrther ihformaficn and terms apply
10 he: Subscriber on The premises.
/ WILLIAM LYME, jnn.
July 70, 1907.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1807-07-17

7xe Jeilowing u q Ess sf lefsers which
nsspremdia n ne Rssi-O Fee, Chdries.
zoun, spAicA II nef foke1 10 % o.
6efsys tAe fret day ef October ness.
MIL Be seni % ihe Generaf Hbse- O6sce
a. dad letseyA sis !.
IN. JACOB ALLSTOLD. Philip
Alexander, chfistophsr Allamonc.
B. Bell d Cherry 5, lames Bowen,
Eliza Blackburn, Mason Bennett, Rich.
ard Biggs. Waller Baker. william
c. Jacob Cate, CLERK of jefferson.
Nathan craghill William z. Crarhill.
James Council. William Cherry.
D. BeDjamin Denson, Langheme
Dade. ~ 8, $3.50. 81,
3. John Evans. go
4 r. William r. Flood, Henry Foulas,
Elliote Fishback. .
G. James Goings, William Gib5s,
John Grimes, James q. Gordon, Ed.
H. George Hite, William Hihbsn,
Robert His.. John Hssy. j Henderson,
John HayAie, Iannes Hite. 81 sa-l Y
II. John Kennedy. ]
] L. Robert Lucas, General Lee, James
Larue. William Lowdsn, lanes Ian.
eiskus, Lancelot Lee. III !, Il
NJ. Vincent Moore, Sarah Merchant
SsmneI Msndenhall Robert M.Rintoek,
Jsmss 'Coutry. Mrs. Moore, James
M'Makin, Jacob Manning.
O. Samuel Oiritt. "
p John Paeksst. Jane, Perry 5,
Stephen pyles. III rs 81 81.
h. Sarah Rohiuson, Thomas Reed,
Mary Ridgsway > James Riley, John
Reed. = - rs ~ !, "
8. John spaasler, Jacob s.evars.
Sheriff Of Jeisrson.
2. Bennett Taylor 8 Robert Tibb.
w. g. Washipgton, Francis Whit
ing, William ,Wilson, Iicob WaIford.
JOHN HUMPHREYS, nm.
July 10. 1907.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1807-07-17

TAKEN up 81 The subseriber, on
u his plantationl near Maftinsburg,
d Mondsy The 2o,h June last, Is al
estray, adark dun horse, f4hahds high,
sbcut shree years Old. hzs small s,ar,in
his forehead, the left hind fo0t white,
white name md taiI, no brand Or marks
perceptahle, and sppraised q twenty
DoIlars. The owner Is desired improve
property Pay charges, and iaks him :.
RoBERT cocKBuRN. ssa'r. I
July 40 1901.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1807-07-17

MAS committed % the jail Of Jefsr-
wv son County q : runaway % the
2sth day % June last, = negro frllowwho.
cals himself BILL, and says he belongs
10 James Baker Of Frederick County
Bin il from his appearance ~ Of d years
Of age, Ave feet Hour inches high, rather
Of ) yellow black, he's on ! coarse shirt,
homemade wooden ruundahout, linea
breaches. The owner i desired % come
prove HE property and take hin away,
Otherwise he nbe disposed ofas thelaw
JOHN YOUNG. 5Gs,. \
Jnly 10, 1907.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1807-07-17

ID An away from he subscriber, on
IN The 17th Of February Isl, Negro
Charity, shout 80 years old. dark com
.plsxion, with ! ven over her right eye,
md one joint Of her night big Toe cue 81.
She was seen 4. Ahsolem Miller's, On
the s6th Of FehruAry. Any person Seen
ring her IL jail Of delivering her u ne,
shall receive Eve dollars reward.
SMITH SLAUGHTEn.
Jefferson County, March 20. 1901.
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FOR SALE,

EOURTEEN and ! half acres Of
il Land, lying on the Bank Of Poto-
mac, III Jelsrsoa County, adjoining the
Lands Of Mr.. John Toole and Captain
Shepherd. One half The purchase mo-.
ney Ia hand, the remainder IN . year,
with interest. viii Be expeeted. a good
title viii Sc made the purchaser.
DAVID HUNTER.
june s. 1907.