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INDEPENDENCE.
Anniversary celebration by the citizens of
Baltimore.
ON SATURDAY LAST,
The Baftirffore Typographical Society,
joined by a considerable number of the Bal-
timore Union 1'olunteen; met at Mr. Huisler's
•at the ISerry Branch, appointed Mr. George
Tomiin,, president, 'and Thomas Leakin,
vice-president, for (she day, when after par-
tafciatt of an elegant dinner served up in the
grove', the following Toasts were drank :
The Fourth of July '76. On which our
iassut country burst the shackles of des-
potism, and assumed a rank among the na-
tious of* the earth, may it always beheld in
the highest estimation by the Sons of Co-
iu.a-.bia. Tune, Hail Columbia.
America. May the Genius of Freedom
nc-ver take her flight from that'soil which
nourishes the seeds of improvement. Amer-
ica, Commerce and Freedom.
The' Immortal' Memory of Washington.
May the bright example of Ids virtues fore-
ver animate the valor'and direct the patriot-
ism 'of the American people. Washington's
Dirge.
The Memory of those Heroes who lost
their Lives in defence of Liberty ; may a
phcenix arise from their ashes, and be a
scourge to tyranny and depotism. Roslin
Castle.
The Uiifted States. Free from the infec
tious ambition of other nations, may she
acquire glory only by doing justice to others
and promoting the happiness of her citizens.
The Honest American. Who at no peri-
od has ever been diverted from the love of
his country, by either Ca Ira or God save
the King. Hail Liberty.
The People of the United States. May
the good will of man and the blessings of
Heaven be their portion'. Yankee Doodle.
The American People. May their devo-
tion to liberty, never be sacrificed to their
jOve of peace. Trip to Hartford.
The Legislature of the United States.
May vti;:'oii; direct and national prosperity
aLle.id tueir deliberations. New March.
Our Foreign Ministers. May honesty be
B6ticy$5ttd iove of country their ruling
S .
Admiral Berkley and Captain Humphreys.
Should they and those who sanction and re.
ward their infernal conduct, escape furthe.
punishment from mankind than eternal in
lainy and scorii, may the just hand of God
Eliejn with sonte singular1 and dreadful
as a v.ainin.L; to ail those who would
wantonly sport with the lives cf their fellow
beings. Decatur.
The American Navy. May it resist with
freeborn energy the tyrants of the ocean, ' ;;!< a r\ ¦' .¦¦¦¦! •'•;* of July 4.
NATIONAL JUBILEE.
Once more we hail the auspicious roor'n
that.ushered in our independence. Again
we witness the anniversary of that day
Which burst the bands that bound us to a
transatlantic kingdom, and, by declaring
free, sovereign and independent, en
r lied the United States on the record of na
t. -'lis. Tliirty-one years have 'now elapsed
since onr fathers, the worthies of the coun-
try and the honor Of the age, made that, bold,
that magnanimous declaration ; and nearly
twenty-me since its truth was ackitewledg-
*d, and its title1 allowt-d. During the latter
period we bay* enjoyed 'an uninterrupted
peace with the nations cf Euro] e : and be-
neath the smiles of a benignant Providence,-
and the auspices era govern-
ment, have advance;! s with a ce-
lerity of*.progression uneaatopleS in the his-
tory of nations.
On i.i'vii'g a review, therefore, of the past,
the people Of ttlese United Stateshave«nuch
cause Jb^r gratitude and mutual gra'tulation.
j-lut liie idtiuurc.-tisji-.vc^iMturally aris'c
from Such contemplations as (\iese, is much
alloyed by the recollection of recent events ;
events so much out of the common course of
things, as to astotiisri-; and so far removed
from justice as to excite; in an eminent de-
gree, resentment, detestation and horror.
These events are too well known, and have-
too recently transpired, to need recapitula-
tion. We have not yet recovered from the
astonishment which was excited by the in-
telligence, that one of our national ships,
immediately upon our-own shores, had been
wantonly attacked, and a-number of our fel
low-citizens inhumanly murdered by the
vessel cf a nation psetehding- to be in amity
with us ; a nation, whose Ships of war were
at that very moment enjoying the lights of
national friendship in our harbors'.
Collected, as we will be this day, for the
purpose of celebrating the anniversary of our
independence, can we view with placidity,
can-We reflect with calmness, on this outrage
against that very independence ; this open,
undisguised, and violent attack upon the
very existence of our national sovereignty.
No ; we kindle with indignation at the re-
collection ; our hearts swell to bursting at
the bare mention of the barbarous deed.
Every American spirit disdains to brook the
national insult, and all cry aloud for ample,
unqualified reparation, or vigorous war.
Let us then, this day; renew our vows to
live forever free ; to protectinviolate those
rights which from nature we possess, and
which, for our benefit, our fathers have res-
cued from the grasp of tyranny. Let us
transmit to posterity, as the most valuable
cf all earthly heritages, that independence
which the sages of '76 so boldly declared,
and which the heroes of our revolution so
gloriously atchieved.
Georgetown, D. C. July I, iS07.
Agreeably to a public notice given this
morning by the Mayor, a very large and re-
spectable number of the citizens of this place
convened at the Union Tavern, for the pur-
pose of expressing their sense of the late da-
ring outrage on the flag, honor, and inde-
pendence of the American nation, by the
British squadron now lying in the Chesa-
peake Bay,
General John Mason was chosen chairman,
and David Wiley, secretary.
A communication from the Correspond-
ing Committee of Norfolk, addressed to the
Mayor and Citizens of this place, was read.
On motion, the following gentlemen were
appointed a committee to draw up such re-
solutions as the occasion appeared to require
—John Mason, Thomas Turner, Walter
Smith, Stephen B. Balch Thomas Corcoran,
James S. Morsell, Benjamin Stoddert, and
David Wiley.
After a short retirement, the committee
made report—Whereupon.
Resolved, unanimously, That this meeting
consider the late unwarrantable, dastardly
o;d wanton attack on the frigate Chesa-
peake, by the British ship of war Leopard,
as an outrage on the peace and safety of the
community, and on the honor of the nation
not to be borne with.
Resolved, unanimously, That we consider
the death of those of our fellow citizens who
have fallen on this unprecedented occasion,
as produced by a murder of the blackest dye,
as calling loudly for unqualified redress, and
if prompt and ample satisfaction be denied,
¦for national vengeance.
As we first heard of this infamous act
with astonishment, mingled with horror and
indignation, so we yet regard it with feel-
ings of'the deepest resentment, and of the
most decisive determination, that no sacri-
fice is too gteat to maintain oar indepen-
dence, national honor, and character.—De-
voted, by inclination and by habit, most sin-
cerely to peace, we deprecate a state of war.
Hut as there are cases where nothing is left
out war or abject submission—war or nation-
al disgrace—war or the surrender of every
thing we hold most dear in society—the
mind of a freeman—of an American citizen
cannot balance one moment, therefore,
. Rescl'vcd, unanimously, That having en-
tire confidence in the wisdom and firmness
of our government to repel injury and in-
sult, and to enforce redress, we pledge our
lives and our fortunes to support all the mea-
sures which they may ^adopt, whether of
immediate or ultimate resort to arms.
Resolved, unanimously, That in the pre-
•cent sate of things; and until the decision
of our national council be known, we con.--
cur most heartily with the determination of
our fellow-citizens of Norfolk, that all in-
tercourse with the British ships of war in
Onr barbers or on our coasts, or with their
agents among us, should be discontinued
—That we will use our best endeavors to
prevent such intercourse, and that all per-
sons guilty thereof, shall be declared infa-
mous.
Resolved unanimously, That immediate
enquiries be made for the families, if such
they had, of Joseph Arnold and Robert
M'JUonald, said to have been our neighbors,
and of the city of Washington, and who
fell under trie late piratical lire of British
guns—and if their be such families, that a
subscription be opened without loss of time
by our csmniiuc appointed on this occasion
(in conjunction with any committee from
Washington) for their relief and comfortable
support.
Resolved unanimously, (hat Mr. Mason,
Mr. Morsel and Mr. Turner, be a commit-
tee on the part of this meeting, to wait on
the president of the United States and hand
him a copy of these proceedings.
Reiolved unanimously, that this meeting
most cordially approve of the spirited, patri-
otic and decisive conduct of the good citi-
zens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton,
and that, in the opinion of this meeting they
are highly entitled to the thanks of all the
people of the United States, for the manly,
prompt and efficatious measures adopted by
them—and that the committee answer the
communication of the 25th ult. from Nor-
folk, and transmit them a copy of these
proceedings.
Revived unanimously, Thattbe committee
the proceedings of this meeting to be
published for the information of the citi-
zens—and that they correspond if requisite
with any other committees which may be
appointed on this occasion.
JOHN MASON, Chairman,
, JJ&W&jStel, Senary.
..- On rnotipm, .Resolved, That this meet-
ing present their thanks to the chairman
and committee, for their prompt and able
management of the business of the evening.
......nwaiihiw
From the Richmond Exqjirer.
REFLECTIONS
Relative to the aggressions 0/ Great Britain
ujwn the rights and interests cf
the United States.
UNITED WE CAN STAND, DIVIDED WE SHALL FALL.
The meeting of the citizens of Richmond
at the capitol, for the purpose of considering
the aggressions of the British marine, will
ever be a day of proud triumph for Virginia
—our national character seems fully aroused,
and no voice is heard which does not breath
a determination to support our independency
and honor.
Every one had anticipated an impression
of indignation and firmness suitable to the
occasion; every circumstance indicated an
animated declaration and avowal of patriotic
sentiments ; but such an indignant, and yet
honorable manifestation of national feeling,
was more than equal to the most sanguine
anticipation.
The resolutions which were offered, were
received and supported by such bursts of
applause, as to prove that a sensation honor-
able to the meeting and necessary to the
American" interest, generally prevailed.
In thg composition of.these resolutions,
embracing concerns of the greatest magni-
tude, and relating to deeds of great attroci-
ousness", concerns which might involve the.
fate and prosperity of this country forever,
it was unreasonable to presume that every
expression or word should meet the entire
approbation of every individual who might
be present. Nor ought it to be expected.
A oollection of people, consisting of all
classes of politicians, one of the most nu-
merous as well as respectable which has
ever been congregated in this city, could not
at all even hope that every word, nay, that
every idea should be precisely that which
he would have selected, or that upon delibe-
rations, some other terms might not be sub-
stituted.
It ought to suffice that the objects were
manfully expressed, that the patriotism of
the meeting was fully met by the scope of
the expressions ; and it ought to afford ge-
neral joy to find that if therp were any errors
they related only to the strength and energy
in which the sentiments were conveyed.
It was of the highest importance that
unanimity should prevail. If every nice
objection had been weighed by grains and
scruples, the audience being wearied with
trifles might have dispersed, and the fortu-
nate occasion of expressing such sentiments
by such an assemblage would not haw again
occurred.
The prosperity^SniJ' independency of this
country, depends,, npt,. as in other parts of
the world, upon the prudent councils and
energetic arm of gtrve'-mnent, but in the
union and concentaneousness of the people.
Upon the occasion bjdore us, there was a
preexisting impressiWthat such asedli
merit generally prevailed. The event verifi-
ed the truths, and the passage of the reso-
lutions with the manifeal|tion of the public
feeling, will afford a neHepoch to the A-
mericaii character. »
Let every American, whether native vn-'
naturalized, bear in mind these words—"U-
nitcd ivs stand, divided nve shall fall.'"
Let eveiy patriot and politician endea-.or to
inculcate the important and incontrovertible
truth, by all the means which he may pos-
sess. Let it be with him a political alpha
and omega. Let him disregard the trivial
punctilios which emanate li 111 words or
trifles. And let us all agree that at suck a
time as this, every nice Jj'cnce sh.uld not
b'ar its cvtment
This important epoch in the annals and af-
fairs of the United States, having commeu
ced by an honest declaration of sentiments,
truly patriotic, and by a manifestation of
union, will be properly appreciated by the
British rulers. .11 that now remains, is.
that every public pin t, every man of ta-
lents or influence, shall zealously oevote the
means which they may possess, to cultivate
and cherish the honorable sensation.
From the foregoing observations it may
be mferrsd that there is some room for ob-
jections to the manner in which the resolu-
tions have appeared. As it is of the high-
est importance that every cause of disunion
should be removed, and that all America
should be actuated, as it were by bid on*-
soul, it will be proper to anticipate those
objections, by a candid examination.
• It will be alledged that the authority by
which the attack of the Leopard was made
did not emanate from theBritishgovernment.
By some it is doubted whether the act of
captain Humphrey's proceeded from the or-
ders of Commodore Douglass, and there
from Admiral Berkeley, on lit to be consi-
dered, in the present slate of things, ts the
act of the British government.
Although it is a generous and liberal sen-
timent, to presume that the attrocious deed
'of which we complain, was not authorised
by the government of Great-Bri am, and
bespeaks a temper of forbearance and con-
ciliation by no means reprehensible on
those who entertain it; yet the public inte-
rests now require, that evan this honorable
temper should not be permitted to gain ad-
vocates or proselytes.
It is, indeed, to be hoped, that the govern-
nnnt of Great Britain will find means to se-
parata its character and credit, from an act
which does not admit of vindication. This
they may do or attempt if they can ; but
surely, it does not behove an American, all
injured as his country is, to become a volun-
teer in their unrighteous cause-
Nor can it be doubted, that strong asserti-
ons and plausible <.vguments will be employ-
ed by the ablest pen but however specious
and elaborate these arguments may be, it will
not be possible so to disentangle themselves,
as to satisfy an accurate inquirer, that i: was
not, to all the purposes of national concern,
an act of the governmentj and consequently
an act of the nation.
Perhaps from motives of state policy, Ad-
miral Berkeley may, either disown the ord-
ers, alledged to have been received by Doug-
las, or take upon himself the entire respou-
gibiiity. The. character of Admiral lierkiey
% not know a to us, therefore we shall not
know how to appreciate such an assumption,
but judging from the general conduct of the
other ships under his command, nothing ap-
pears to entitle him to our respect or conn
deuce.
Let the declarations of Admiral Berkley
be then what they may ; or even'if the Brit-
ish government should make a sham trial, as
in the case of Whitby or afford a sacrifice, as
in the case of Admiral Byng, either for the
purpose of restoring coniidence and harmony
with the United States, or to allay the dis-
contents of their own people, still we ought
to view their proceedings with caution and
distrust.
To the Committee of Correspondence of Nor-
folk.
Williamsburg, June 27.
Gentlemen,
We conceive, that until the decision of
our government be known, it is proper, just
and honorable, that provisionary measures of
retaliation should be with promptitude a-
dopted. They are justified by the pressing
necessity that arises from the late British
outrage. The unfortunate seamen, who
were arrested from the Chesapeake, antici-
pate an ignominious and cruel death, which
we fear will be dreadfully realised.
It is therefore recommended to the com-
mittee at Norfolk, to adopt proper measures
to secure the persons of any of the crew of
the British squadron that may be found on
shore ; and to use such means as they may
deem proper to give information to the Bri-
tish commodore, that if the seamen taken
from the Chesapeake shall be executed, it
will be considered a just ground for retalia-
tion ; and that the British seamen will be
detained, to answer for the lives of the sea-
men taken from the Chesapeake, until the
sense of the American government can be
known.
We salute you.
Champion Travis,
Bur'well Bass,tt,
William Coleman^
Ijeroy Anderson,
Tally Robinson,
Robert Saunders,
James Setup e,
Armistead T. Mason, J jj
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NEW-LONDON, July 1.
Arrived, ship Leonidas, Williams, coast
of Patagonia, Si), 1050 barrels of oil. Left,
April 20, in lat. 46, 30, S. long. 61, 30,
ships Warren, Fowler, with 1200 barrels of
oil ; St. Lawrence, Post, of Sage-Harbor,
with 1000 do. ; Hope, of Nantucket, 800
do.; Union, Swain, of do. iCOOdo.; Fame,
Folger, of do. 1000 do. ; Cato, Folger, of
do. 1100 do.; Brazel, Folger, of Sag Har-
bor, 450 do.; Rebecca, Chase, of Nantuck-
et, 300 do.; Abigail, Toppin, of Sag-Har-
bor, 250 do.
NEW-YORK, July 6.
Arrived, the brig Sea-Island, Burnbam, 7
days from Savannah. Sailed in co. brig
New.York, London, for Bordeaux. July 3,
lat 37 50, long. 74, spoke ship Two Broth-
ers, 24 hogrs from Philadelphia for St. Kitfs.
Long. 73, 10 spoke brig Venus, Parker, 4
days from f\rew-York for Savannah___Pas-
sengers, Messrs. Leroy and lady, Leak and
lady, Thompson, Buckley, Strong, Merrett,
.Scribner, Chisiaanr,Stevens, VanDyke, Mil-
lenjrfKilby, Blackburn, Master Milieu, Mrs.
Mrs. Lewis and family.
The thirty-first anniversary of the inde-
pendence of the Unite.' vas celebra-
ted in this city on Saturday with a fervour
of enthusiasm almost without example.
The recently cowardly attack upon our na-
tional sovereignty, aild the assassination of
our citizens on board the Chesapeake, have
amalgamated every local piejudiCe; and no
other sentiment is uttered or conceived,
than that which is honorable to the Ameri-
can character "an union of all honest men
in defence of the liberties, the independence
and the unsullied integrity of our country."
Captain Chauncey left this city yesterday
for Washington, in consequence of orders
from the Executive.
The Marquis D'Yrujo the Spanish minis-
ter is recalled, and is succeeded by the Che-
valier Don Nicholas Hlasco de Orosco. The
Chevalier de Foronda will act as charge des
affaires, until the arrival of the new minister.
We are requested to state that the ship
Neptune, of Boston, was lost near Hook
Tower on the 10th of "pril—crew saved.
Previously, however, she was boarded, in
lat. 50; 43, long. 10, 22, by an English fri- ,
gate, and had the following men impressed ; j
William Lynn, 2d mate, a native of Bos-
ton, with a good protection.
John Ridgeway, seaman, likewise a na-
tive of 'oston, with a protection.
John Northcoat, of New York, with a
protection.
The officer who impressed these men,
would neither look at their protections, nor
examine the ship's papers.
[Com. Adv.]
PHILADELPHIA, July 4.
Arrived, schs. Hymas, Brown, Norfolk,
4-; Julia, Harris, North Carolina, 12;
Resolution, Bartlet, Passmaquody, 13 ;
Philadelphia, Jones, North-Carolina, II ;
sloop Patriot, Barry, New-York, 5.
Arrived at the Lazaretto,
Brigs Amphitheatre, Hawley, Lagnira,
14 days; Superior, Hayes, Havana, 14.
Cleared, ship Agnes, Bunce, Charles-
ton ; schr. Friendship, Lillibridge, Trini-
dad and a market; Louisa, Adeline, Lyons,
Rihmond.
Yesterday arrived, schr. Hymas, Brown,
from Norfolk came out of the Chesepeake
on Friday last, and at noon saw the British
squadron of 5 sail, 3 two deckers, a frigate
and a brig get under way from Lynnhaven
bay and stand up towards Hampton Roads.
Same day, fytig Superior, Hays, from Ha-
vana. Left there, zoth ult, brigs Eliza,
Dolby, of and for Philadelphia, in 3 days ;
Union, Johnson, do. do. do, ; Ruth and
Mary, Matlack, ¦ do. just arrived; scbr. Re-
becca, Calhoon do. in 10 days. June 23,
spoke brig Friendship, Don, from New-
Orleans, for New. York, who informed'that
two schooners had arrived in the Mississippi
huni Yeu Griw. •
Brig Amphitrite, Hawley, left at Larrm-
ra, schooners Hazard, Connell, for Phila-
delphia, in 10 days ; Fanner, Scoyer,
just arrived from do. ; and several others.
A few days previous to the sailing of the
Amphitrite, a packet arrived from Spain,
with orders for a new export and import du*
ty to be laid. Also an order prohibiting
the entry of British goods. In consequence
several privateers had been fitted out and had
captured near Laguira the ship Trent,
from Salem, brig Sea Nymph, from Phila-
delphia, and a Danish schooner, and carri-
ed them into Porto Cavello.
Extract of a letter from captain Batcleyt
dated Lazaretto, July 5.
" Should there be any- vessels in Phila-
delphia, fitting out for Laguira, you would
perhaps, render the owners great service, by-
informing them that on or obout the firjs
of June last, an order had arrived from
Spain, laying an additional duty of 4 per
cent, on imports, and 2 per cent on exports,
and alstj*prohi&iting the introduction of all
English manufactured goods—in conse-
quence of which a number of privateers hatt
fitted out of the different ports on the Maine,
principally open boatP : and on or about the
18th ult. had captured the ship Trent, from
Salem in sight of Laguyra and sent has
into Porto Cavello ; and the day following,
they captured and sent into Porto Cavello,
the brig Sea Nymph, from Philadelphia,
and a schooner under Danish colors, sup-
posed to lie from St. Thomas.
" The markets were completely glutted
with every thing, except the produce of the
country, which was vevy scarce and high.
' I left the following vessels at Laguyra :
brig Spencer, Farrel for Baltimore in 9
days ; Two-Betsies for Beverly, in 15 do.
schrs. Hazard, M Connell, for Philadelphia,
in 10 ; Farmer, just arrived from Philadel-
phia ; Pocahontas, for Baltimore, in iO;
Three Friends, from do. just an ived— ylnrl
several Danish schooners from St. Thomas."
" L'had
been twice ashore on the Florida Reef, lost
both anchors, and paid a thousand dollar.1;
for assistance to get ofi". The Smilax hac!
not arrived.; fThe brig Eliza, Dolby, to sail
in " days ; tie brig Union, in 3 or 4 ; and
the schr. Rebecca, in 10 days, all for -
pelphia. Jime 23d, spoke brig Friendship,''
capt. DnnnfTrom New Orleans, bound to N.
York ; sailed in company with the ship Fair
American, and brig James and William, for
Philadelphia. Captain Dun informed me of
the arrival of the schooners from Vera Cruz.
The brig Mary had not arrived at N. Orleans
when he sailed. Same day, spoke the ship
Milford,from Jamaica, for'New-York SSltti
spoke the brig Nepttie, for Havanna, out £
days. July I, in lat. 37, 30, long. 74, spoke '
the ship Sally, from Philadelphia, for Liver-
pool, 26 hours out."
The Committee of Correspondence hava
appointed Matthew Lawler, E»q. Francis
Gurney, Esq. a Dr. M. Leib, a sub-commit-
tee to act on any emergency until the gene-
ral committee can be called together, and to
convene the general committee when they
shall judge it expedient.
Qr> Saturday last the national festivaj was
celebrattd ill this city in a manner worthy
of tin'great occasion, and highly Honora-
ble to all classes of our citizens.
With ,the splendor of military exercises
by the uniformed coips of artillery cavalry,
and infantry, were combined the joyous de-
monstrations of our citizens, assembled ia'
numerous ftstive circles, to comunmorats
their political nativity.
Tempering the warmth of feeling, which
had been lately excited, with the calm firm-
ness of reflection, full evidence was given
that the spirit, -which atchie ved, would for-
ever maintain the national sovereignty aflsl
j dependence.
On Saturday'last, tne 4th inst. a number
of citizens assembled, agreeably to previ ms»
arrangements, at the house of Mr. Abraham
Sheridan, Upper Ferry, for the purpose of
celebrating the 31st anniversary of the hide,
pendence of the United Slates. Captain.
Benjamin Hoggins being chosen president,
and Mr. Archibald M. Cock, vice president
—At three o'clock they sat down to a very-
elegant dinner, prepared for the occasion,
after which the following taosts were drank,
with that glow of patriotisn that ought to
inspire the hearts of every American, whe-
ther native or adopted, at the present cri-
sis.
1: The day we celebrate—May it everv
be remembered by Americans.
2. The president of the United States—•
May he, like the mainmast of a ship, well
stayed and shrouded by his people never be
carried by the board, till aje shall render-
him unfit for service.—3 cheers.
3. In memory of the sailors and soldiers,
who fell in the defence of American liber-
ty
,. 4. In memory of aer beloved Washing-
ton—As the admiral of the universe ' has
thought proper to order him home, may
he send us aticfherof equal bravery and-skill
—3 cheers.
5. The United States—Separate and
distintt governments in time of peace, in war
one and indivisible in sentiment.
6. The Congress of the United States-— '
May their decrees be issued with wisdom,
and their constituents have strength to cary .
them into eBect.
7. The different commonwealths of the
United States^-Should war\bp the pnl
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