|
ling can be. s6 absurd as to enter in-
to thq question of abstract right, when ail
the; .vorld is ready to dispute it with us.
Wc may compel, but we cannot, hope to
persuade the neutral nations to adopt our
particular comments. It is of more real,
Tjecausa it is of more practical impoi
to examine the prudence of exerting
right, supposing it to be well founded,
to be deduced by immediate infetrence from
the writers of public law.
Suppose, therefore, it can be made to
appear, that, granting the question of right
to be on the side of Great-Britain, no ad-
vantage whatever would ensue from exerting
it—L e. from her prohibition of the neutral
| .medium for the French commerce. Sup-
»_ pose that it can be further p •v;d, that, as
» to the ultimate consequences, there is no
effectual difference between the former and
the present mode for the French colonial
trade. If these assertions shall be clearly
made out, wc hope to hear no more of neu-
tral frauds, and the pernicious clamor of
¦war in disguise.
It is evidently beyond the power of ,the
-whole British navy to prevent the supply,
and the sufficient supply of the French colo-
nies. Diicctly, or by a circuitous importa-
tion, these colonies will always be supplied
to the full amount of their wants. Unless
-we can surround every creek and harbor in
France, and, following the example of our
extravagant enemy, declare a continent in
blockade, and a kingdom in a state of seige
-----unless we prohibit the neutral nations.
From trading with France in their o-.vn mer-
chandize, or the merchandize of our colo-
nies, the French people must be supplied,
equally in peace and war, with sugar and
« coffee. Suppose thatv'Wc could prevent tliese
articles from being carried directly to France
from her colonies, the price will then rise,
and it v.ill become a lucrative branch of
commerce for neutrals to import them in
their own countries, and then re-export
them to France. But our admiralty courts
licre come in with their wise distinction
----" That this mere importation and expor-
tation, though accompanied vvith the re-
Janding of the cargoes and the payment of
duties, is but a collusive transaction, and
falls within a legal prohibition, as a conti-
nual ion of the original voyage." What
follows then ? We compelthe neutrals only
' to have two sets of vessels, one to be em-
ployed between the French colonies and
America, the other between America and
France. Your admiralty laws cannot fol-
low the neutrals here. There is here clearly
another voyage, another venture, and a ge-
neral commerce.
But supposes we should absolutely prohi-
bit this commerce, upon the principle that
this trade rvas no<- open to the neutral during
peace—What will be the utility of this pro-
hibition ? Its effects must be one of the
two following,—either the French will be
compelled to carry the produce in their n-^n
ships, or the produce must retnSdt in the
colonies. As to the first effect, the French
might perhaps venture at first to freight
their own vessels withtheir colonial produce
—but this trade must soon cease ; tbe risk
of capture must he so great, tl '* neither
merchant nor planter could - afford, it; the
alternative therefore, would take place.
The produce of the French colonies must
remain to rot on. the plantations. The very
terms on which this alternative is necessari-
ly expressed are such as to, call down upon
it the most unqualified abhorrence, k is
the benign principle of modern warfare to
direct itself as much as possible against the
nation, and as litlle as possible against in-
dividuals. Her* individuals would be ef-
fectually ruined,, the mother country, as a
, nation, very inconsiderably injured, and the
main end of the war not advanced one jot.
This kind of war is, very happily, totally
contrary to the practice of modem t!
said we hope never to see the clay when war
shall lose its general aim and pass into pri-
vate¦malignityand individual mischief. This
is not worthy of christian nations. Thus
stands the question of neutral rights, which,
are said to be conceded in the American treaty.
The commissioners have conducted them-
selves with that pacific spirit which dis-
tinguishes the present administration ; they
have looked rather to the substance than the
•words, rather to practical consequences than
abstract rights. They have conceded only
so far as the most evident utility has justifi-
ed them in their concessions. The right of
search, of contraband, and of blockade,
have doubtedlyal! been preserved in their full
integrity. These, as we have said before,
are the hinges, the props of our maritime
greatness, and as lung as these are preserv-
imdiuiinished and undisputed, all other con-
cessions are of very minor importance.—
These points are indeed vital.
loupe ; Verms, Oliver, Wilmington ; "Ea-
gle, Van Name, CurriUisk ; Fair Ameri-
can, Pitchard, Fredericksburg.
ALEXANDRIA, March 5.
Arrived, brig Comet, from New-York.
Abo, schooner Elizabeth, captain Tarl-
ton, Portsmouth.
NEW-YORK, March 4.
Arrived, the ship Friendship, Meldruro,
28 days from St. Croix. Left, brig Resort,
Ridgway, of New-York ; brig Henry,
Denisou, of New-Haven ; captain Allen,
and Harris, of Providence. On Sunday
last off the Hook, saw a deeply laden ship
and The fault
of its not appearing, must be attributed to
the publisher, we presume.
[Norfolk Ledger.]
Washington City, March 6.
The Natchez paper says, that Lyman
Harding, esq. and col. B. Osmiin were col.
Burr's securities (in the sum of 10,coo dol-
lars) for his appearance before the Supreme
court, for the Mississippi territory, which
was to commence an e\tra session, on Mon-
day the yth of February.
Copy of col. Burr's letter to the secretary
acting as governor of the Mississippi Ter-
ritory.
Bayuu Pierre, 12th January, 1807.
Sir,
Being on my way down (he river, with
a number of my friends, who are disposed
to emigrate with uie, 1 am greatly surprised
to hear that my views have been grossly
misrepresented, and that my approa-
been made the subject of alarm to the
country.
The reports which charge me with de-
signs unfriendly to the peace and welfare of
this and the adjacent territory, are utterly
false, are in themselves absurd, and are the
inventions of wicked men for .¦;!' purposes
—I do assure you, sir, that I have no such
designs, nor any ether, which can lend to
interrupt the peace or welfare of my fellow-
citizens, and that I harbor neither the wish
nor intention to intermeddle with their go-
vernment or concerns: on the contrary, my
pursuits are not only justifiable but laudable,
tending to the happiness and benefit of
my country, and such as every good ci-
tizen and virtuous man ought to promote.
These pursuits have very recently been the
subject of investigation before an enlighten-
ed grand jury in Kentucky, whose report
is herewith enclosed.
If the alarm which has been axcited for
the most mischievous purposes, should not
be appeased by this declaration, I envite
my fellow-citizens to visit me at this place,
and to receive from me in person such fur-
ther explanations as may he necessary to
their satisfaction ; presuming that when my
views art understood, they will receive the
countenance and support of all good men.
It is hoped, sir, that you'll not suffer
yourself to be made the instrument of arm-
ing citizen against citizen, and of involving
the country in the horrors of civil war,
without some better foundation than the
suggestion of rumour, cr the vile fabricati-
ons of a man notoriously the pensioner of
a foreign government.
Having understood that the militia of
this neighborhood were to be reviewed this
day, I thought it a fit occasion to undeceive
my fellow citizens and relieve their appre-
hensions, and you the proper medium of
communication ; to this end 1 pray, sir,
that you will cause this letter to be read to
the militia when arsembled, and I hope
from your candor that you will confirm the
sincerity of the declarations by remarks de-
rived from your personal knowledge of me,
and to be inferred from the whole tenor of
my conduct, as well public as in private
life.
I have the honor to be your obedient
servant.
(Signed) A. BURR.
To his excellency Coivles it ?ead, esq.
From the Merchants' Cofee-Hatse Books.
March 7.
Below, sch's Merchant,.Bigby, from Ha-
vana ; Edward, Parrot, from Guadaioupe ;
Minerva, Beatty, from St. Thomas, and Fe-
deral George, Field, from boston.
Died yesterday morning* eapt. David Ged-
des, an old and respectable inhabitant of
Fell's Point, The members of the different
lodges are requested to attend his funeral,
which will proceed in due form from his late
dwelling-house, corner of Fleet aiid Market-
streets, Fell's-Point, precisely at 10 o'clock,
A. M.041 Sunday morning.
[BY REQUEST.]
Died at Norfolk, on the 21st ultimo,
William Plume, esquire, universally la-'
Mr. Plume was a native of Ireland, and j
emigrated to this country in the year 1766, j
in pecuniary circumstances which did not
seem to induce an expectation of his sub-
sequent fortune. By honest industry he
arose to affluence, without exciting the envy
of any who knew him. Accession of wealth
was considered a just reward for his appli-
cation to business, his liberal spirit, his
manly hospitality, and his- sympathy for the
distresses of others. A friend of mankind
in general, his own countrymen in particu-
lar always found a heart to pity, and a band
to relieve their wants. His roof afforded a
shelter for the sons and daughters of mis-
fortune, and his great influence in society
was ever used to stop the progres of adver
sity. His urbane conduct fastened upon
the heart of all who knew him—to have
that pleasure, was to love and resoect him.
During dip revolution, Mr- Puaie, as in
periods, performed his duly to his
adopted country; and from the purest mo-
tives of patriotism, took up arms to defend
it—filling, both in peace and in war, those
obligations the good man owes to society.
In social intercourse, Mr. Plume was re-
markable for the characteristics of his nati-
on, frankness, urbanity and hospitality.
On reading the debates of congress respect-
ing general EATON's GOLD MEDAL.
Written at Gibraltar, by WILLIAM RAY,
one of the captives from Tripoli.
And is it then a subject of debate,
With these wise Solons in the house of state,
Whether should Derne's conqueror stand or
fall '
Or matchless bravery meet reward at all ?
Whether should Eaton, unexampled brave,
Wlio fought to rescue, and who bled to save
Three hundred hapless souls from chains and
death,
Whose lives hung trembling on a, murderer's
breath ;
Whether his name descend to future days
On the bright medal of a nation's praise ;
Or should his trophies be by all forgot,
Mix with the rubbish of the times, and rot ?
" Small was his foice—half naked were
his foes,
" And tho' so numerous, easy to oppose !"
Thus argues Randolph ; Clay the same
avows,
And -fain would pluck the laurel from his
brows ;
The sword of Viet'iy from his hand would
wrest,
And tear the badge Of valor from his breat.
Then thank them not, though justice still
is found,
And grateful Honor wreaths his temples
rouuu.
And was it nought those burning sands
t'explore
Where ieet of Christians never trod before r
Where treedooi's banners ne'er had been
unfurl d
Since the bold Romans flourished o'er the
world ?
Midst tierce Barbarians, whom no raws can
bind,
Wild as the waves and treach'rous as the
wind :
To rear that standard, and so long defend,
With less than twelve on whom he could
depend ?
To storm a citadel of ten-fold might,
And hold that fortress, till the flag of white
Woo'd him to yield it, at the voice of Peace,
And give his captur'd countrymen release ?
For Eaton's boldness first appall'd the foe,
Who, aw'd like Pharaoh, let the people go.
When the blest shade of Washington, a-
bove,
Saw the bold chief through Lybean deserts
move,
The eWwd of vengeance waving in the sky,
Resolv'd to free his countrymen or die ;
Those patriot few attending on his way,
His visage bearn'd a more celestial ray ;
To Warren and Montgomery shewed the
sight,
Then sunk in glory and absorbed in light !
Oh ! did he live ! aid Vernon's boast again
Shine in the field, or in our councils reign,
His voice from Eaton never would withold
Altho' with pearls enrich'd, the burnish'd
gold,
But by his hand would ardently be prest
The coiicious symbol to his dauntless breast.
Then let mean envy Randolph's spite be-
tray,
And dart thy arrows, impious hand of Clay!
The hand of Heaven, for Heaven rewards
the brave,
Shall bless thee, Eaton, ev'n beyond the
grave ;
While gratitude shall warm Columbia's
breast,
Thy name shall live—thy merit stand
contest ;
Thy deeds shall brighten on th' historic page
Year after year, and age succeeding age ;
Wreaths of thy fame, transier'd by bards
sublime,
Shall bloom forever 'mid the wreck of time.
Handelian Charitable Society.
The members are particularly requested to
attend a meeting at the Auction Room of
Messrs. Cole fy 1 Bonsai, on Tuesday even-
ing the 10h instant\ at 7 o'clock, on business
of importance to the Society.
The members of the committee, are desired
to attend an hour earlier, at the same place.
March 7. c!3t
ft?* The merfcrs of the Friends': ip Fire
Company, are requested to ¦/tend the stated
fjuarterly meeting, at t; .',- E«gfne hrruse, in
t'-ederick-Street at 5 o'clock, on Monday the
9th March. •
March 7.
The Members
Of the " Baltimore Typographical Society'''
are Ixreby notified, that a meeting ivdl be held
this evening, precisely at 7 o'clock, at the
house of Mr. John Wray, near Gay-street
bridge. The Members are earnestly desired it
be punctual in their attendance, as business of
importance ivill be laid before them.
By order, ' T. LEAK1N, Sec'y.
March
it
Debating Society,
AT THE PANTHEON.
OWING to the inclemency of the weather,
the question intended for debate last Satur-
day evening to wit : IV'iether has the conduct
of cot. iiurr, or general Wilkinson, been the most
dangerous to Civil Liberty ? was postoned till
Saturday next, when it is expected an interest-
ing and unineiUd (JcBate will i:-.k.e place.
Admittance i 2 1-2 cents.
March, i, iii\\
Fhoinix Fire Office.
Specific Goods, identified by marks and
numbers, ox oMier-.v: v Bufficjetitly described,
itiuy be insure;! in this oifici at a shoiterpen
riod than a fear, to the amonit of g4j,i.-uQ
on a sini.de risk.
D. STEWART, Agent.
February 21- tU3t
For Sale,
AN elegant second-hand CHARIOT. Ap-
ply to
Hollingsivor." i? Worth'ingto-:,
County wharf.
'¦March' 7- eo7t^:
Wanted in a Seminary, a
WOMAN of good disposition, capable of
teaching Needle-Work, and who w >uld take
the charge of leaching eightor ten little Girls,
Inquire at this office.
__MiiiM'u 7.________________d4t
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST'Sn Thursday evening last, supposed
in the Baltimore Assembly Room, a. (fold
LOCKET, with a miniature painting. The
above reward will he paid to the finder, if
brousr.'t to this olfice.
March' 7.____________d4t||
For Sale,
A valuable LOT of GROUND, in fee
simple, fronting on Lee-strect, 25 feet, and
running back to a 20 feet alley, with three dwel-
lings thereon, with back buildings, and other
coiivenie.io.ks, lying at the bead of the Bason.
Appiv to the subscriber living- on the premises.
JOSEPH TURNER.
March 7._____ oowot§
French- Dry Goods& Millinery.
Just beoeived by the way of
Philadelphia,
1 box extra supei-rine Linen Cambrick,
1 do. women's Siik Stockings, pink-white
open clocks, crossed dp. the instep,
1 do. extra lontf Silk Gloves,
X do. very elegant Bonnets, made by the
milliner of ihe Fie-xh Empress.
Very elegant artificial Flowers.
Very rich Silk Damask Shawn,
Very elegant Lace Silk Shawls, suitable
for the Bpl'hijji
French and English Ribbons, '
And other Articles,
For sale cheap for cash, or approved notes ;
apply at No. 35, North Frederick-street.
March 7-_______________ co3t$
To our Frieiids and the Public.
The subscribers (successors of the late hrm
of Sower and S.Cole) respectfully inform 1; nit
friends and 1 he public, thai lliev intend to con-
tinue the business of AUCTIONIERS of
Books, Maps, Charts, Prints, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, &c. and Lottery-Office
Keep .¦:;, at No. 174 1-2, Market-street.—¦
They solir.il the support of their /friends and
promise that all business committed to th |
