The Augusta chronicle and gazette of the state. (Augusta [Ga.]) 1789-1806, July 10, 1802, Image 2

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.tourers and carpenters bills, and other contingent expentes, two thouland live hundred and fifty dollars. See. 2. And be it further enabled, That so much of the said fcveral Aims of money, herein before fpecifically appro priated, and amounting together to tlic lum of nine hundred thousand dollars, as lhall not have been expended by virtue of any former appropriation, (hall be paid, firft, out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the Aipport of the navy ; and secondly, out 01 any monies in the treasury of the United States, aot otherwise appropriated by kw* NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives, ABRAHAM BALDWIN, Preft. dent op' the Senate pro tempore. Approved, May r, 1802. Th. JEFFERSON, P ref dent of the United States, - i i - - ....... NEWBURYPORT, June tz, . On Saturday last, capt. Daniel Stone ar rived here from Point Petre. He left that place on the firtt of June, and fully con. Arms the account published by capf-Lang d.»i, who arrived at Button on Thursday viz. That Degres commanding the til ck. troops at the fort in Balfaterrc, left 1 hat fort orv the night of the 23d of May, whether by stratagem or compulsion lie cannot and made a sudden push at Point Petre, burning and destroying all s he plantations in their way. The while army followed, and had several Ikirmifhes with them before their arrival at the Point, which was on the 27th or 28th, when they had a very severe engagement, where in the negroes were beaten and dispersed, lofir.g about 700 men, and the next day ' bent 400 nere taken prifefters and bro’t the Point, where they were immedi t*ly foot. Pelage was fccond in com mand in the white army during the en . gagement. Gapt. S. thinks that thebu finds will fcon be finittied—and yet from Aune circumstances he mentions, there is reason to apprehend it will not. He in forms that all Grand Terre remained qui. rt, until the day he failed, when he law a number of large fires—fiom which it is to be feared the negroes in that quarter, expefting that Degres would be Aiccefe £ul, have joined in the rebellion—and if so, it will be a very difficult thing to quell them. However, this is only con jecture, and may not be realized. The property they dettroyed in their rouse from JSattaterre to the Point mutt have been ve ry great, as they patted through Capc terre, where arc some of the largest and finett plantations in the ittand. Captain ■- Stone cannot fay whether the plantation negroes joined the insurgents. tRANICFORT, June q. Extract of a letter from 6t. Vincennes , dated May 20, 1802. u A rupture has taken place between ihc Kafka fleas and Potawatamie Indians. L he particulars of which I am not inform ed.". . /. Washington, (Wilkes) July 3, The principal militia officers of Frank lin, Jackfcm and Clarke counties, with a Federal officer, set oft on Thuifday the 25th ult, lor the purpose of removing within our lines all the settlers over the Indian boundary. It is said there is up wards of two hundred families. The mi litia arc to be raised to execute the orders if neocUary, The Sub {briber lids juf, received on Corfonment, and tv ill Sell very low for Gajh, • 6 Puncheons Weft-India RUM. He hiu also on hand, PORT, n CLARET, WINFS MALAGA and SHERRY ALMONDS and RAISINS, B. BIG NON. . A%ujla, July 10. f GEORGIA, Columbia County, By Anderson Crawford, clerk of the court of Ordinary for jaid county, \\f HERE AS ftyn Harris hath appli- ed to me }or\leLftrs of . dminiftra tion on the est ate a¥d cffttls of Ltavid Harris , late of thiicounty, dec, ‘THESE are (here fore to cite and adnto nifh all and/fhgular the Kindrtd and cre ditor» of Jnid deceafd, to be and ap pear heftfre the next’court of ordinary for said county, after thirty days from the publication hereof, to Jheio cause, if any they have, why said letters f.ould not be granted. C / PEN under my hand and /cal, this 7 tkdayof July , iBn*. > t A, CRAWFORD, c. o>. c» I '■' r AUGUSTA, to. ♦. - ON the 3d instant, a number of the Citizens of this place and its vicinity, as sembled under the trees at the Oid Court houfr, to celebrate the Anniversary of our Independence... At 4 o’clock the compa ny fat down to an elegant and Sumptuous Dinner, provided for the occasion by Mr. ' Carrie, after which the following, Toads were drank. 1. The Day—May it ever remain Sa cred to liberty, dear to pollerity. 2. The Pre Adent of the United States —Whilst the liberty and happiness of hid country, continue to be the Sols objed of his adminidration, may he be rewarded with the gratitude and confidence of his fellow-citizens. 3. The memory of George Wafliing ton —May the virtues and Services which dignified his name as a warrior, a ftatsf man and a citizen, be the bright exam ple of imitation topofterity. 4. The heroes who fell in defence of the. event we this day commemorate —- Peace to their adies. 5. The Surviving veterans of ’76- — May their country never forget what.fhe owes to- their firmnefs in council, and their bravery in the field. 6. The Congrcfs of the United States —May judice, wiSdom and modcrauon preside in their councils. 7. The governor and {fateof Georgia. 8. Our late commifiloners in CongreSs —May their services be rewarded by a continuance of the undiminished confi dence and applause of their fellow-citizens —-3 cheers, 9. The militia and army of the United States —May the fire of liberty lighten them in the path of glory ; and impress them with the importance of uniting the duties of the foldicr with that of the citizen. to*- The navy of the United Stares. 11. The Vice-President of the United States, and the heads of departments. 12. Oblivion to pad feuds in our own 4 t flare, arc-union of sentiments in our fi i Her dates, and peace and harmony to all the world— -3 cheers. 13. The fair of Georgia—May their smiles be the reward of merit, and,the infant tongue by them be taught tolifp the language of parffiotifm- —3, cheers. 14. The contrition of the United States—The guardian of our liberties ; the pride of our nation the admiration of the world—9 cheers. . 15. LlBERTY—Descending from her native sky, may the lultre of her beams dispel the clouds of ignorance and Super stition ; and diflrufe health and comfort to mankind— 3 cheers. 16. The judiciary department of the United States—May it (land firm as the centre pillar of pur much beaded confti tuition— 3 cheers. 17. The Univerflty of Georgia—May it be the feat of Science, patriotism and virtue. Volunteer Toasts. By the Prejideut. The memory of Ge neral Greene. By the Vice Pre/iJent. The Wedertr dates-—May the Strong current of their affections set towards the Atlantic dates as copiously as the waters-of the Miffiflip pi supply the Ocean. By Dofior Smelt, Federalism without alloy. By Mr. Bowen, The MarqaiSs de la Fayette. ; By Mr. Lord. America United. By Mr. Flournoy. Peace, friendship, harmony, charity, and unlverfal benevo lence. . ,;<■ £v-. By Major D’ Entignac, The Miifrffip pi territory—May an increase of its po ; pulation soon- raise it to the dignity of a date. By Mr. Mackay. May the adopted sons of America, if their country calls on them, behave like the heroes of ’76. In the cotirfe of the afternoon a corr>- mittee from the Citizens dining at Mr, Ashton’s, as also a joint committee from the Infantry and Ranger Companies, wait ed on their Fellow-Citizens, at the Court house, congratulating them on the glori ous event they were then celebrating— This compliment was returned by com mittees deputed for that purpofc. Through out the day, the utmost harmony prevail ed ;—The company adtmhkd with Senti ments inspired by Sricndfliip and patrio tism ; they chcrilKcd them whild together, and under their influence they parted. The following Toajis were drank by the Citizens of Augtjla and its Vicinity , on Saturday lafi at the New Academy, JUDGE WALTON, in the Chair. 1. The memorable 4th July, 1776 — May each Succeeding anniversary ot this day, wunefs the ttpeafing prosperity And union of our cickeis. 2. The condithe United States —May it exist time shall be no more.” 3. The memory and fame of the hesoes and statesmen who founded our revolu tion. 4. The memory of the immortal Wash ington—a name fynenymous with every virtue. # - 5. The government of the United States—may it profit by the experience and wifdoiu of ages in rhe attainment of practicable benefits, rather than overlook them, in the pursuit of imaginary perfee . tion. 6. The President of the United States. 7. May the principles of conciliation be advocated by the praflice as well as in the proffjions of those in authority. 8. The State and Governor of Georgia. 9. The agriculture, manufactures and commerce of our country —may they be foftered and proteCed by the government. to. The American Navy—the guar dian of our rightful pursuits on that ele ment, which, tho’ we do not rule we mu ft divide. n. Equality in the dlftribution of juftice—fecurcd by an independent judi ciary. 12. The true principles of Republican ism—evidenced best by the condr.C, no: by the profefilons of rulers and people. 13. The United States of America—• may they continue to prosper among the nations of the earth, without exciting their envy. 14. Peace—may its gentle reign be dlftuled wheresoever man is. 15. Our infant seminaries—may the best hopes of their founders he realized. 16'. The American Fair—may they continue to excite admiration by their .charms, and to secure aftcCion by their virtues. ’The following Tonjh were drank by the ARTILLERY COMPANY, for the 4 th July, 1802. 1. Che Day—Courage to maintain the glorious event it commemorates —3 Gnus, 2. The President of the United States —May true practical Philosophy he more ‘ conspicuous in his adrniniftration, than fpeCulative theory, or party intolerance —1 Gun. 3. The memory of General George Waftiington—May the pangs of a guilty , confidence, and the contempt of all true patriots, be the portion of his calumnia tors.— 1 Gun. j 4. The Federal Union—May it Lift— while the earth‘‘bears a plant, or the’ sea rolls its waves,”—x Gun. 5. The Minority in the last Congress, whose splendid talents were so eminently displayed in efforts to preserve inviolate the national compact, and to continue pure and unadulterated the sources of pub lic justice. 1 Gun. 6. The Militia, Army and Navy of the United Stares— 1 Gun. 7. The State of Georgia.—l Gun, 8. His Excellency Governor Tattnall —May the renovated justice and impar tiality of his public conduct, continue to harmonize the minds of our Citizens..— 1 Gun. 9. General C. Cotefwoihh Pinckney —the dignified arid virtuous friend of his Country. — 1 Gun. 10. General Alexander Hamilton— the Hero and thj Statesman.— r Gun. it. The Ministers of the United States at Foreign Courts—May no pre judice, or party spirit render them blind of their Country.— 12. Pfeacc with all the world—May its return among the natrons ot Europe be may the spirit cf ambiti on and plunder which has long tortured humanity—give place to universal bene volence, and produce universal happinafs. | —1 Gun. 13. The Memory of those Patriots— who fell in defence of our Indeoendence. I Gun. 14. The Agriculture of America— May its productions be reaped in abun -1 dance, and enjoyed with thankfulnefs.— 1 Gun, 1 f The Commerce ot America —May it afford its enterprising votaries, a full tide of success. 1 Gun. 16. The Fair Daughters of Columbia— May they ever chcriih the exalted vir tues which adorned the character of the departed consort of our late illustrious chief, and like her charm with their kind and dignified looks, and with “ tender accents cheer.”—l Gun. 17. The Volunteer Artillery Corps of the United States—M ty their firmnefs endue protection to their friends—and their Cannon thunder deftruftion to the enemies of their Country.— 1 Gun. , 4 - WE the «p*tiigw4 A I Augufik Volunteer Artillery. n, m '* H flv ' lhat «f Cl ™> ttcqoiefttnce ve > or imply our approbation of the T | given on the 3 d inst. and publifl,^■ the Herald ot Wcdnefday, do hereby Itß oar protest against the n ’ er H 2d. In the condud which has hid ■ to dignified the President of the "Jr* I nited States, we fee no ground f or I with of “ true praßicalphilifipL, ‘‘ H j vailing over *■'/peculate th /J' ■ intolerance,” H We protest against the 3d. p vtVe p, ■ the memory of the iHuftrioas objeftor s I we cannot conceive his calumniator J,!* I —we don't with to re-echo “ vox ct p -7 H terea nihil!” though “hiccupped” h I Volunteer Company in Savannah. '* ' I We protest against the sth intoto. E c I , living, as we do,, that th* majority 0 r I Congress fpcak. the sentiments of the peo' I p!c, they have our approbation, and Hub I our support.. ‘ H We protest against the Bth. In fodoW I we mean not to derogate from that refneft B and aftedion we feel for our prefect Co" I vernor, but in as much as it may he tr ' I to convey a censure on his refpet I predeccftbr. 9 We protest against the 9th and ioth. I In General Pinckney, we cannot fom I the X. Y. and Z. bafinefs; and Genei I Hamilton’s condud is now so well khown I that it is unneceflary to enumerate our oh- I jedions, to him. I HUGH M. HULL, fl DREAD. PACE, 1 ALLEN NESBITT, I WILLIAM M‘GEH£E, I JOHN HILL, I . ETHELDRED FENNEL* I WILLIAM FOSTER, I JOSEPH CARRIE, M B. J. MULLIN, I JOHN FLINT, I GEORGE RINGLAND, I ANGUS MARTIN, I RICHARD CLARKE. I Wc are functioned in stating that more I signatures would have appeared to this I protest, was it nor for the fhortuefs t I the rime, and the abfencs of fame ot the I members* I CELEBRATION qth JULY. I Aduated by that spirit, which the re- I currence of the mra of our national Inde- I prudence, cannot fail to infufe. The |l Volunteer Companies of Infantry and I Rangers, affembkd at Aiht-on’s to cele- I bratc the day—They were honored with 1 the company of several strangers and I guests, who seemed to ftiare the general I hilarity. That glow of enthufiafm,, l which the tjecolledion of great events and I s fplendkl atchievcrnents inspires, as it I warmed the heart,, so it beamed upon the il countenance* Proud of the dignity of In- I j dependence- the general farisfadion bon ' I tefttmony alio to its varied blefiing* Experience came to offer her tribute 0. thanks, to Valour and to Patriotism : and • bending attention to the prefect admin ftracion of cur Government, thef int “[ which prevailed, the Glory and iJh“ forts, which were anticipated in 177 b, were confcfisdly revived and realize-. ISO2—-Interfperfed with patriotic f ' convivial songs,. the following T ‘"y were drank on the occafiou ; t. By the Infantry. T he 4th July ---May all the nations of the earth be fix® bid! with such a day. 2. By the Rangers. The President ts the United State?—May he convince the i world, that republicans mav be ruled ami that rulers may be republicans. 3. By thc_ Infantry. The Memory ct General George Wafningtoo, the best # O• O * tribute Americans can offer to his name, is an im I cation of his deed's. • 4. By the Rangers-. The American gov eminent.,, cur best certainty "-and tht world's beji Hoped* 3. By the Infantry, The memory c General Greeny-.-Georgians remeinbtf that bis bones Gonfecrate your foil. ' ‘V/tj ßy the Rangers, Governor Ta-f* nail, Georgia is proud of him as her foa> and honors him as her chief raagiftrate. ’ 7. By the Infantry. ’The memory those heroes, whose lives were on tltue altar of liberty; may their patrio tic atchievernents, form the ft bool f° L American education, J 8. By the Rangers. General JaCitio n > he has done for his country,, ail that ta* i fonts, perfevermes and integrity co®®- . died. . j '9. By the Infantry. The memory OX those sages, who planned the redemption of American by the deilret* tion of those principles, which tyrant*/ had imposed. 10. By the Ranger*. The jadic’?- • of ihe United States-—to the temple of; * fticC| may theia np of evidence* r.o: 36