e*«SA- iy„ if not improper to do so, as he njiglit li pulled upon to decide th. law, in r i tjce iu the fafts that mijjht appear on the '.ii;'.l ef the pi isoiiurE. That" the only question then to be decid> e,l was, whether there was ptobnbte cause, .supported by oath or affirmation <$ required by the 6th article of the amendments to the constitution, to induce a belief that the pii- soners were guilty of the crime for which they h:id been arrested. This question he satcl had (wen deliberately considered by the court, before the warrant issued, and he ttioupht every thing in this inceptive state of the bo-biess, was regularly an ex-parte proceednif,1 ; be therefore had been against permitting counsel to argue on any ques- tion, except whether the offence was baila- ble, and whether under the circumstances, the court in their discretion ought to bail. They had, however, been allowed to argue in effect to the utmost latitude against, the propriety of having issued the warrant.— To this argument he had giveh the strictest attention, and could observe with Mr. FitZ- hugh, that it would have been well address- ed to the jury, if the prlsouers had Ij. en upon their trial. It had however, produced 310 alteration in his opinion, as he stiil tlio't there was probable ctiuse appearing to the court to authorise the commitment of the prisoners for trial. To determine this question, said Mr. D. let us take a short view of the evidence. The deposit ions of general Wilkinson prove Unquestionably tlieconnectionof the prison- ers with col. Burr in carrying into effect one common intent or plan, and their knowledge of this view. They indeed shew, from the acts of the prisoners and their own confes- sions, their immediate agency in the further- ance of this scheme. If then it can be shewn that Mr.Burr has probably committed treason, their agency and connection with liinj, vrhile possessing this knowledge of his treasonable views, create the snwleprqba- iility against them, as in the same treason all in this stage of the business must be consi- dered principals. What then was the inten- tion, the quo animb with which Mr. Burr's expedition was undertaken ? This by gene- ral Eaton's deposition, is proved to be tin; se- paration of the western from the Atlantic states, and the establishment of a monarchy theice, of which Mr. B. was to be the sove- reign. It is probable he had another object also in vievy, tiie invasion of Mexico ; but this does not appear to be distinct from his treasonable plan of dismembering the union. This treasonable intention is also stated in the confessions made to general Wilkinson by one of the prisoners. In the pursuit then of this object, we find that Mr. Burr had actually commenced the e\pedition, & that he expected to be at Natchez with a.t armed force at a certain period. It appears too, from the confessions of the prisoners themselves, that Mr. B. was levying a large body of armed men, and what may go far •to prove their knowledge of and agency in thai ' asiness, is, that the officer who was to command the first .WO men is stated by nam*. One of the prisoners also says that he had ..written {< provisions.— Sh i.ees ot themselves raot amount tc i j of levying wS0 3746 1616 1616 1 srso 18/,.?9i 88 i9-J ¦. of gold coin 64093 Total amount of gold coins 324505 m coins. ¦ Half Doit, Quarter V. First quarter 136390 ¦ 69195 Second quarter 190740 200000 1453f0 Tbird quarter $36230 6124 119646 Last quarter 274016 137108 1,045,700 pieces of'sil- ver coin 839576 206124 Total aieotiU ofiiilvercoin 471319 POPPER CO IK 5. Ceats. Half Cts First quarter 31:000 Second quarter 7U0J Third quarter 179000 Last quarter IT7M00 3410 70 895 885 704,001) piece* of copper coins 3S4000 356000 Total amount of copper coins 5260 1815409 pieces of coins struck in 1806, amounting to g 301084 Mint of the U.S. Treasurer's Office, Philadelphia, Dec. 3', 1806. BENJAMIN RUSH. BY THIS DAY'S MAILS. January 27, i8t. NEW.YORK, February it. ARRIVED, The sehr. Venus, Oliver, 8 days from Wilmington. She was driven ashore on the East Bank on Monday. The captain and crew left her in the long-boat, about 5 o'clock the same evening, and did not reach Staten-Island until the next morning, having been all night in the ice. She has received no damage. Cleared, brig Sally, Penrick, Cork ; schooners Sally, Williams, West-Indies ; Emily, Bucham, Bermuda ; Brothers Ad- venture, M'Hansan, Halifax ; sloop Frede- rick, Van Pelt, St. Croix. The British sloop of war Bermuda, cap- tain Byam, got tinder way yesterday after- noon, and stood out. She drifted through the Narrows in a calm, about 4 o'clock, with an intention, no dobut, to make a harbor, as she was in danger of being in- jured by the ice. Lighters were sent down yesterday to the brig Sarah Ann. She lies easy aground in the Swash, about a mile below the Nar- rows. The Emeline trot up yesterday, and is safe in dock cm the north side of the town. The ice has so much decreased, that no- thing was wanting yesterday but wind, to enable vessels to rro to sea. i-ieiow last iiigiit, a snip and brig—Wind very lit ht hoin SSfi. A storm apparently approaching. PHIL it Feb. T 2. " Tiioii:'!; the, \yi hand hi h.e,.l, yet . shall not escape p'uiiiabn v We utidersfan } that the grand jury of the city, Tuesday last presented a bilLof indict- ment a,: .Mi-t William Ducne and' Michael Leib, for a CONSPIRACY, by threats and promises, to overawe and unlawfully.to in- t'u: official conduct of the governor, in the pending inquiry into the legality of the late election oi' a sheriff for the cityand county of Philadelphia. As the matter is thus put in the course of legal investigation, it would be improper to say more, than that we are informed that the bill is founded in substance upon the facts stated in tlie com- munication recently made by gen. Barker. F.J. NASHVILLE, January 1. [The heart of every lover of our country must glow with the most fervent emoti- ons of patriotism on reading the follow- ing communications. It will be recol- li cted that the characters who compose the » CORPS OF INVINCIBLKS" are old revolutionary veterans, who have fought and bled for the independence of their country, and whose age and decre- pitude have almost deprived them of that bodily strength requisite to use the wea- pons of defence—but when their rights are threatened—vvith that love of coun- try—with that godlike bravery and vir- tue which excited them to step forward to establish their independence, have prompted them to offer a sacrifice of their lives and property to preserve it. Let the recollection of their bravery stimulate the youth of our country to tie-id the path of honor and giory which they have done, and like them become its orna- ment and its pride. [K-e¥> Edit.J To Major General Andrew Jackson. At a moment when great sensibility and even fearful apprehensions for the welfare of our country, have been excited, from one end of the continent to the ether. When our government, the best calculaied of ail others, for the attainment cf individual se- curity and happiness, has sounded the tocsin of alarm, to be on the alert in suppressing combinations of men, hostile to tile inte- grity of the union and interest of our coun- try. It behoves all men either aged or youthful, to coalesce in their attachment to their country. Iu the affections of the ci- tizens our government exists—not in oppres- sion and unnecessary coercion, as in oilier countries. These principles which emi- nently characterise republican institution:,, clearly demonstrates, that every citizen, whatever his situation may be, ought to contribute, in some mode, to tlje support oi the government under which these ines- timable blessings are enjoyed. The infirm, by their opinions aiidexh- rtations—to them experience belongs. They know the incal- culable' blessings of freedom of thought, , action- security of persons and pro- perty. Patriotism is their claim, though not exclusively, in a country of freedom. This is an important crisis,, when the limits of legal active exertion, ought not to be sought with a microscopic eye. So far as our bodily powers will admit, we cheerfully submit to the ligors of military institutions. Our country will recpiire nothing unneces- sarily of us. The thread ol age will not be broken, but it will be used to the ex- tent of its strength. Under these impressions, we agree to embody ourselves—aged and infirm as we may be, offer our services and our fortunes to our country, in support of the laws and constituted authorities. General James Robertson, captain. James Henoch', surgeon, General Thomas Overton,t Major Howel Tauim.f Majof Clem IIall,+ Captain James Tatum,f Major W .Hum T. Lewis,! Colonel Joel Lewis,f Colonel Robert Hay;,,| Captain William Richard f Captain Stephen Cant:ell,t Captain Robert Edmonson,! Major William Walton,! Captain William 1-yne, sen.! Captain Joshua Hadley,! Captain John Beck,! Captain John Park,! Csptain Joseph Coleman, mayor, Nash- ville. William Tait, Thomas Talbot, George Poyzer, Thomas Dillon, William Whorton, George Whorton, With others, old veterans composing a company, ail over fifty years of age. All those marked thus j were officers in the revolutionary war. General J mes Robertson, and the corps of lnvinciblcs, you have ihe honor to com- mand. The tender of your services at this serious crisis, when our government has warned us to.be watchful, is honorable) not only to yourselves, but the country in which we live. It is interesting and grateful at the present moment. The executive of the union, in whom we all-have confidence, will not only receive-it with pleasure, as a mark of attach- ment to the government and laws ; but the faithful historian of passing times, cannot avoid noticing it as an instance of patriotism to be found only in republics ;for their sup- port ftiey rest on the opinion and affections of the people and above all governments, uni- on ol ,-i ntimenli, and action is necessary. Tho'.ail citizens tftiust be sensible of the inestimable blessings we enjoy, yet your ge- nerous expressions of them, has filled mewith emotions of aulor as HVtraordinary as the oc- casion wl'deb o-avb- b..* . to u.cui—may all men cberish. sucii 'sentiment! In un sincere -,/. ¦•, \ rp, in -; gy< >rnnit at mi, is entitled to a cla; but ft is equally entitled to I he-st res- rota youth. The- frost of age and ex- ":, is as . ecessarjf in r:.e .;... .1 as in .the physical world. The dissipated attenti' on pf-Tiitm js collected, and tl : natural re- byxafiori ot youth irivigbrsti ee our in.ion of sentiments in the position, th men ought to contribute their mite, :;. mode, te the public £ood. But when ¦::<'. ¦ u its wisdom, bounds beyond its ordinary ihliits of counsel and admonition intb the hardy field of exertions ! My God ! how can i express my sensations ! ' Age, from the immutable principles of the Jaw of nature, is entitled to an exemp- tion ; but.should the danger which threa- tens our country, require your services in the field, it is hoped that the occasion may be temporary, and that you will not be wanting in the field of battle, where your years and meritorious services will be duly considered. There your commander well knows, that your former sevices, presence and bravery, will be equal to a regiment of men. Accept the thanks of the government, and of your general to whom you so gen- erously offered your services, with the sen- timents of my grateful respect. ANDREW JACKSON. Maj. Gen. 2d Division. WILMINGTON, N. C. January 37. The ship Diana, James Budge, belong- ing to Messrs. Thomas L. Wise and Son, merchants of Boston, 40 days from St. T.Jbes, for Baltimore, loaded with salt, Jan. o, in lat. 33 N. long 74 W. having bard g.di.s from the westward, at8 A.M. sprung aleak) which increase^! hourly—At 4 P. M. spoke brig Amazon, capt. S. Stone from Newburypoii bound to Wilmington, capt. B. requested capt. Stone to k<.ep him com- pany that night, winch lie did. The Dia- na making water that night so fast that both pumps could not keep her free, ?.t 10 A. M. Jan. 91I1, having four feet watt; in her hold, captain B. bore down for the Amazon, and requested captain Stone to take him and the crew off, as they found it impossible to keep her tip/ any longer. When captain B. and crew left the Diana she had niue feet wafer in her hold, and in one hour after they left iter she wsnt to the bottom. V!ki>KRA 1ZETTK." So great has been the fall 61 tain t i the southward and west, aid, for several day* successively, that the watercourses have be- come, in niarty places, impassable. The Washington fyfail Ims not arrived to-day. BANK OF LOUISIANA. At an election which took place on the jth January last, for directors of the Bank of Louisiana, the following gentlemen were elected : Nicholas Girorl, Samuel Winter, Paul Lamisse, Michael Fortier, Thomas Urtjti- hart, jean Batiste Labatut, Francis Dnples- sis, Julian Poydras, Francis Livandais Fits, James Carrick, Richard Relf, Jean Sou'tie, JOHN M'DONOGH, (from Baltimore) William Donaldson, Joseph Faurte. The day of the trial of capt. Whitby, for the killing of Pierce, has been respectfully communicated to our government. In fix- ing the time of trial the British government in a spirit of conciliation has manifested,wc understand, a cordial disposition to consult our convenience as to the sending forward of witnesses in behalf of the prosecution. And we are infsrmdd that, under arrange- ments aheady made by our government, se- ven or eight witnesses a-.e about proceeding immediately for England. We are w.ell assured that the last fitter to oar government from our ministers at the court of St. James's, is dated November II, and that then the treaty between the United States and Great Britain had not been made —It is, however, conjectured from the dis- positions evinced on the part of the British government that a treaty has since been made, and that it is now on its way to the United States. (^American. Extract of a leller from Washington to the editor of the United States' Gazette, dated Monday, I'eb. 9. I observe by the Philadephia and Balti- more paper? that yen are seriously discussing the question, whether a treaty has not been made with Great-Britain and our differen- ces adjusted. There is no such news here. Dispatches in cypher have been received from our ministers at Loudon, but nothing of their contents has transpired. Can it then be helievfed that they give information of the conclusion of a treaty ? It was cur- rently reported here and at Alexandria about a week since, that the negociations were broken off, but the report was contradicted the next day. German E*oangeiical Reformed CHURCH I^OTTdSB-lf. 500 tickets Were drawl) of which the f'uHow- tre pf-iues : Prize of glOO No, '0977. Prize of g50 No C\c^ Prhsesof g20 Nos.S237 1l 8 o\ ' at Mr. bryii.-.' (ng title Mayor and , , . net designs cf the m&Hng'- , i'n'i rt mt, and matters ( lAntit, at 11. o'clock, at the, '.•¦are/.erce. lately ucalpicd by yoseph H.isims, ywi. ./:.- ceau:,!, wtli he eol.t the lemtine'er of hie per- Mtiitfi pt'tpi-ity, ivliieh could nee be st ..! Inst Wednesday, for <:vant bf time, 0 insisting of A quantity of Copper S^rSith and,Thtmati'« Tools, Mutiktft, Flasks, Uloelc Tin, Oct Cup- per, Pewior and Lead., a Stiil and Worms. Terms at' s-Je, M purchases above 50 d.il- lu'.s, a credit of 6 months, tor approved in- dorsed notes : less theft 50 dollars, cash. VAN WYCK & JBORSEf, Auct'i-s. Februaiy 13. Cod fib;//, A facker c!) Salmon 30J boxes Cidfish, 200 k 1 .-ia'mon, 100 do, l'/iutiies i Sounds, 10 do. jMitckceet. and uni, Just received un 'r ^ale bv ISAIAH MANKIJT, 69, Smitli'a v.li'.rf. ¦ rv l.T. ___ d4t I request all persons faayiag u 11.I1 me to call at the ofTice of Sam. j Donaldson, esq as 1 shall be absent from Baltimore tor a few we.eksi GARRETT !> • RRY. Februarv t ';. .-ction. IN conformity with the eharterof the Ttimk: of Maryland, an electtoi ot twelve, direr will tsk ' place, and be holde'n at tlie Bank, tin Saturday, the 7th March next, to com- mence at 10 o'clock, A. I'.l. By Order, R. WILSON, Cashier. February 3,___ .itr.HU Will be continued A FEW WEEKS. For ea'e at areduccclprice, All the remaining stock in rade of John Paw- i, J, consisting of Cutt and Flam Glftss, Long and short Setts of China, J paonetl and Quesn's-Ware. He returns his sincere thanks to his cus- tomers for all past favors. N. B All persons having left cotton or»- thread with the subscriber, to be made, into Stockings, are old, red skin, five feet two inches high, and plump made. Had on a dark, coloured stuff gown, an under waistcoat, yellow flannel, a cotton shift, a mock madras head handkefchitf, red handkerchief on her neck, blue yarn, stockings, and shoes nearly worn out- She speaks Cre- ole French, :ut.'! bad English She wept oS" about eight o'clock in tlie morning Whoever delivers hsr to the subscriber, JSIo 30, gon Ahoy, Baltimore, shad receive the above reward. N. B AH masters of vessels and other*, sre f rwarned taking away, or hai boring Saitl wo- man, being a slave, and iijtrodttc cl into toil city ace riling to the law of the state of Maryland, JAMES COUiUtKGF-S. Febiiiary 13._______________d4,f For Boston, r;, I'TtV The Schooner sSMSsC SUSAN & WILLIAM, Tk}& Captain M. A. I.nee, Will sail as soon as tiie navi- For freight or passage, upply JOHN BUFFUM, No. 84, Bowly's wharf