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arias, and dispersed in various directions,
several of them, however, were taken
without resistance. Twenty eight mis
erable looking creatures were secured
and lodged in gaol.
Ths? towns of Laughbdrough, and
Newark, were thrown into considerable
alarm at the intelligence of riotous as
semblies, and proceedings at Langley
Mill,and precautions were taken to check
the rioters if they should appear. The
peace-officers were directed to be in rea
diness, and troops ordered out; but no
disturbances took place in that quarter.
On Wednesday the 28 prisoners were ex
amined, admiral Sir John Borlase War
ren, presiding on the occasion.
From Leeds, it is stated, that a plot
had beeen discovered to effect a change
in the representation. Private meetings
had been held for the purpose at Dews
bury, and a project offered by a man of
the name of Oliver, who represented to
the deluded men with whom he held his
conferences, that there was a general
plot in London t» have a rising on the
morning of the Bth of June, to take pos
session of the public offices, seize the
constituted authorities, release the State
prisoners, secure the military, and thus
effect without the least bloodshed, an en
tire change of the government. He pro
posed to extend this plan throughout the
4vhole country, and to secure the military
in every part of the kingdom. This pro
ject being disclosed, the persons con
cerned in it, to the number of ten, were
on Friday anested, secured, and private
ly examined. On the examination it was
stated that arms were deposited in a
barn at Whitl y. This proved afterwards
to be false. The men were committed
for further examination, and the escort
of dismounted cavalry, on the way to
the prison, were attacked with stones,
thrickbats, <§*c. They were, however,
safely lodged in confinement. For a
week preceding the publication of the
account at Leeds, all had been quiet in
that neighbourhood.
On the 14th it was stated, that the plot
which has been mentioned, had been got
up under the instigation of an agent from
London, and that the principle offen
der had been suffered to escape. On ex
amination it proved to be Oliver above
mentioned.
All -was peace at Nottingham on the
14th
The trial of Watson for treason occu
pied several days, and closed on the 15th
of June, by an acquittal. Lord Chief
Justice Ellenborough, was nearly five
hours in delivering his charge to the Jury,
and then becoming exhausted, was assist
ed by Justice Abbott in finishing the re
cital of the evidence. His lordship then
concluded, by “ entreating that the Ju
ry would give in such a verdict as would
I quiet their consciences, protect the pri
■ soner, and give him immunity from pun
■ ishmUnt if he deserved not to be visited
Bby it; while they would, at the same time
■feel that they were protecting the laws of
■the land, and giving them, and those who
■administer them, effective security.”
The jury now proposed to withdraw,
■ andan officer (Mr. Beaumont) was sworn
■to take them in charge during their deli
■ beration.
I Lord Ellenborough then intimated to
I the jury that they might have refresh-
I meat in the box before they retired; af
terwards, until their verdict was given
I they could not expect to receive any.
Mr. Justice Abbott suggested to them
I to have some tea or coffee.
Some of the jury wished for sandwich-
I es and wine and water, and in a few min-
I ntes after manifested an anxiety to retire
i;S “ji consider their verdict without wait
■ for refreshment.
I Lord Ellenborough told them not to be
|| 18 a hurry; the court would very readily
■ w ait. Officers soon after escorted them
I Mos court to their room. Most of the
I barristers in the front seats, after the re
■ of the jury stood up, as did Mr.
■ Batson, folding his arms, \fterwards,
1 116 wrote a note to Mr Harmer, his. soli
■ then conversed with Mr. Wetber
ll>b who was on the floor of thecourt,and
■ftceived Mr. Hanner’s answer.
1 The officer, to whose care the jury
•ere committed, took the following oath:
■ “You shall well and truly keep this
meat, drink, or fire—you
•ail suffer no person whatever to speak
■ them, por you yourself, unless it be to
lot ” em w b e ther they are agreed, or
■ before the return of the Jury, great
■ l ! z . za ing and claping of hands were hear
■ in % tad- Much surprise was ap
• ptin the n° ur t. Lord Ellenborough
|r O L ought to be cleared, and
|jJ’ Sheriff Kirby went out, as if for that
I !jT ose s but quiet was presently restor
■ was found, that the applause
been given to the Lord Mayor, on
| s , Passing through the hall.
■ and fk .j were a bsent about an hour
Hf’ h ■ taree quarters. Upon their return
■ Ver ’ r names were immediately called o
■ff)l. ,an( 'they were asked who was their
■ 3 J m r replied, Mr. Richard
■tl, ’ w b° , ca me forward. The officer of
■, 0fi c ® Ur * then said, “Prisoner, hold up
fcTfii ant l listen to your verdict.”
•lni,j ore . rnan *be Jury pronounced in
■ m voice, NOT GUILTY.
■Wa^ ar -* S * er drawing aside the green
' instantly called out towards the
K bv Acqujtted.” He was beared on
■ d a small part of the company, but
Kjj, P a JJ ( ‘its immediately made it known
Bl bers, and were re-echoed from
s °f *be hall. The intelligence
I " la P l dly through Palace-yard and
. the adjoining streets. It was impossible
i to walk in the neighborhood, without
- hearing the words a hundred times in
I live minutes.
Lord Ellenborough looked round the
C ° Ur !’ a r !* h . ,s ,ordsll ip» *n the first mo
! ments ot the impression made by the ver
diet, seemed to think the plaudits pro
r f !’ o,n j a part of the audience there;
“ Dat “ Is lordship soon perceived that the
i utmost decorum prevailed within his
• doors,
» As soon as silence was obtained, Mr.
Watson asked permission to say a few
■ words. One or two gentlemen near him
■ intimated, that as his Counsel Mr. Weth
erall, had withdrawn, this might not be
proper; but the court appeared willing
: to hear him. Mr. Watson bowing re
spectfully to the jury, said, “ Gentle
men, 1 thank you much.”
LordEllenboroug asked the Attorney-
General it he had any other charge u
gainst the prisoner ? The Attorney-Gen
eral answered, “ No, my Lord.”
Mr. Matson was then discharged; but,
as the plaudits continued in the Hall,
Lord Ellinborough.expressed a wish, that
the Jury should wait a little time before
they withdrew; and Watson, appearing
to feel, that the reason of the request
might extend to him, also remained in
court. When he withdrew, it was thro’
the vaulted passage, which leads into
Old Palace yard, whence he passed witu
Mr. Harmer to Milibank.
In the mean time, the carriage which
had been drawn up near the door of the
Hall to convey Mr. Watson back to the
Tower, if that had been permitted by the
verdict, was removed, and the Horse
Guards, who attended it, retired.
In Spring Gardens Mr. Harmer and
Mr. Watson were recognised do cheered.
On the latter quitting Mr. Harmer’s
house in Hatton-garden, in a hackney
coach, the populace took the horses from
the coach, and drew him down Holburn,
and through Fleet street, ’till he arrived
at Mr. West’s, wire-worker, (one of his
bail), in Wych-street, Drury-lane, where
he alighted. The populace soon after
called out « Watson ! Matson!” Mr.
W est made his appearance at the first
floor window, and addressed the numer
ous spectators as follows-“ Gentlemen,
Mr- Watson, in his repeated journies to
and from the Tower, and his close atten
tion in the Court of King’s Bench on his
trial,is so fatigued, that he is really incap
able of addressing you. Gentlemen let
me intreat you to conduct yourselves
with propriety and good order; recollect
, the laws, and that a magistrate can im
mediately disperse you.
He desires me to inform you of his
heartfelt gratitude for your good wishes
towards him ; it will be engraven on his
heart; but he has not voice to thank you
as he feels. (Applause) Gentlemen he
will shew himself himself to you. and he
trusts that you will then depart quietly
to your homes. He will also drink afl
• your good healths in a bottle of good old
wine.”—-Lights! Lights! were then call
ed for. Mr. West. Gentlemen, you shall
have light.” Mr. Watson now shewed
himself standing outside the window,
surrounded by candles. He bowed re
peatedly, and on his retiring placed his
hand on his heart. The tumults of ap
plause were beyond description. He ap
peared much exhausted. Home! Home!
was then the general cry and the people
dispersed peaceably.
The other prisonrrs, viz. Thistlewood,
Hooper and Preston, were arraigned and
acquitted, no evidence being offered by
the attorney general in support of the
indictments.
Treasury Notes. —Mr. Adams, whose
arrival was noticed in our last, brought
with him the following circular, which he
received on the day of his sailing:
(COPY)
Treasury Chambers, 11 th June , 1817.
Gentlemen —I am commanded by the
lords commissioners of his majesty’s trea
sury to signify to you thew lordships’
authority to permit the importation of
corn, grain, meal, flour, and rice, in any
ship and from any country, until the 14th
of November, 1817, inclusive, provided
the importation of grain shall, during
this period, continue legal, under the pro
visions of the art. 55, Geo. 3, cap. 26.
And I am to desire that you will imme
diately cause public notice to be given
, hereof.
I am, gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant
P. R. LUSHINGTON,
Commissioner of Customs.
Naval forte on the Lakes. —lt has been
published, that the British are dismant
ling their vessels on the Lakes. This
we learn from good authority, is in pur
suance of a mutual understanding be
tween the American and British govern
ments, that neither power shall retain
more than two revenue cutters, of two
guns each, on either lake in service; and
that six months notice shall be given by
either, of an intention to augment this
force.
In tiiis arrangement the interests of the
• two governments are mutually promoted
—and many occasions of collision and
jealousy avoided. It saves a great ex
pense to both; and is, besides, an evi
dence of confidence and good will which
it is the interests of botli to promote.—
Albany Argus.
WE are authorised to announce Ed
ward Hassel a candidate for re
ceiver of tax returns for Columbia county
at the ensuing election.
August 6
AUGUSTA, AUGUS T 23.
The Northern Mails
Crowded in upon us on Thursday eve
ning last—The regular mail and the pre
vious failures were all received, furnish
ing us with a mass of papers, but with no
news of immediate political importance.
We have gleaned from them the most in
teresting articles, which will be found
under their proper heads.
SIR GREGOR , # Co.
Our last advices from Amelia present
us with the most deplorable accounts ot
Sir Gregor and his army. His respecta
ble and formidable force, which appear
ed to be increasing with the magic rapid
ity of Falstaff’s men in buckram, has, it
seems, dwindled down to Hen effec
tives.” “Come, Jack, a reason.” “What,
Hal, a reason upon compulsion? No, no
—if reasons were as thick as blackber.
ries, I would not give you a reason upon
compulsion .”
If the we publish to-day can
be confided in, our apprehensions and
opinion of the character and result of the
enterprise will not be considered so er
roneous as some have aftecte I to believe,
and have rather impolitely censured.—
Disappointed in their expectations, and
in the object of the expedition, the par
tisans of M‘Gregor are said to be retir
ing from his standard with shame and
disgust—and the Chieftain himself mak
ing every preparation to evacuate A
melia.
To promote the object of bis expedi
tion, Sir Gregor, it is said, issued a quan.
tity of Scrip , which entitled the holder
to 2000 acres of land in Florida, when
ever he should come in possessiqp of it.
[Vide Ollapod—how to shoot patridges
before they are hatched.] For those
“ lands in the moon,” the purchaser is
to pay gIOOO, and in proportion for a
greater quantity. In the event of not re
alising possession, the sum advanced is
to be refunded with interest. Quere —If
Sir Gregor can refund the money whicli
may be advanced upon such security,
where was the necessity to borrow?
160,000 dollars worth of this Gregori
an Scrip is said to have been sold in
Charleston, and 60,000 more in Georgia.
M-Gregor’s enterprise against the Flo
ridas brings to our recollection an anec
dote of one of his countrymen, who was
detected while retiring from a predatory
excursion into a neighbor’s garden.—
“ Where are ye ganging, sirrah,” asked
the enraged ow ner—“ Bock agen ,” said
Sawney.
NEW-YORK, August 5.
His excellency John Q inov Adams,
and his lady and family, arrived here
this morning in the ship Washington,
capt. Forman, in 54 days from London
and 48 from Cowes. Mr. Adams has left
John Adams Smith, Esq. as charge des
affairs at the Court of St. James, until
another Minister shall arrive.
Another Seventy-Four. —Tw'o of the
Navy Commissioners, Commodore Rodg
ers, and Commodore Decatur, arrived in
this city on Monday evening. They
visited the Navy Yard yesterday j and,
it is said, formed a contract for building
a Seventy Four at this port. Mr. Henry
Eckford is employed as Master-builder,
and is already preparing to lay the keel.
August 7.
The British frigate Inconstant , Admi
ral Sir James Yeo, arrived and anchored
Quarantine ground last evening. Sir
James came up to town this morning.—
We understand, that he has in his charge
about a million and a half of dollars in
specie, for the Bank of the U. States.
THE NAVY.
Two of the commissioners of the Navy
(commodore Rodgers and commodore
Decatur) are now absent at New York,
to make arrangements.<or the construe-.
tion of aline of battle slip, and two fri
gates, the frames and other materials (or
which are now collecting there. Similar
arrangements, it is expected, will be made
bv them at Portsmouth, Boston and Phi
ladelphia, before their return, at each of
which j>iaces a line of battle ship a;ut u
frigate is to be constructed—the line o;
battle ship, at this navy yard is progress
mg rapidly; the materials fora frigate
are collecting, and the 74 at Norfolk has
been commenced. It is confidently be
l.eved that the new ships of the line will
carry their guns higher than the Inde
pendence, \V ashington and Franklin.
Frames of line oi battle ship.- and fri
gates are cutting in Georgia and Louisia
na. Liberal encouragement has been
given to men ot capital and enterprise to
engage in this business, and when we
compare the number and perfect condi
tion of our ships now in existence, with
the decayed state of the ships of other
nations, and recollect the ease and expe
dition, with which we can build and equip
fleets, independently of other considera
tions, we may now justly rank ourselves
among the first naval powers.
I here are strong reasons for belivcing
that the nine ships of the line, twelve fri
gates and three steam batteries, authoriz
ed by law, will be completed for a less
sum than the eight millions appropriated
for the gradual increase of the navy. Our
navy will then consist of twelve ships of
the line, nineteen frigates, eight sloops
of war, 4 steam batteries, and a propor
tionate number of small vessels, indepen
dently of the fleet on the lakes-
VVe have now in commission three
ships of the line, three frigates, seven
sloops of war, and a number of small
vessels employed in surveying our coast
«iid other services.— Nat. Intel.
I THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
The Convention elected under the au
thorily of Congress, for the purpose of
forming a constitution and state gov
ernment for the western division of the
Mississippi Territory, assembled in the
town of Washington on Monday the 7th
ot July, and proceeded to the execution
of their important duties.
David Holmes, Esq. Governor of the
Territory, was elected president of the
convention, and Louis Winston, Esq.
the secretary.
The convention resolved, by a vote of
36 to I], that it was expedient to accept
the terms of Admission offered b y Con
gress, and to proceed to the formation of
a state government; when Messrs. Poin
dexter, Simpson, Leake, Rankin, Burnet
Downs, Mead. West, Wilkins, Shaw,
Brandon, Lattimore, Hanna, Minton,
M-Nab, Runnels, Ford, Jourdan, M‘Cay
Patton and Bilbo, were appointed to
draft and report to the convention the
plan of a constitution; and then the con
vention adjourned to the fifteenth of the
month— Nat. Intel.
FROM AMELIA ISLAND.
By the arrival yesterday of the slooP
Cynthia, from St. Mary’s, we learn tha 1
gen. MacGregor’s army was far from be
mg in a prosperous condition. That a few
days since, tii e troops were mustered,and
counted hut Ten Effectives! A short time
previous, 15 men in a body went to the
General, demanded, and received their
discharge. It is stated, the men who en
gaged in this service, had golden pros
pects held out to them; but when they
arrived at Amelia they were allowed on
ly 5 dollars a month pay, and rations; or
if they chose to enlist for three years,
they would be entitled to 150 acres of
Honda land, provided the country was
conquered!
Much disaffection hi d been elicited a
mong Mac Gregor’s followers, in conse
quence ofh/s having refused to allow
the condemnation ol a brig lately sent
into Amelia, under French colours, tho’
her cargo was clearly ascertained to be
Spanish property. She was from Cuba
bound to France. The General has a
vowed his determination of not suffering
any property to be condemned, captured
under a neutral flag. We understand
that Mr. neath abandoned MacGregor’s
cause in consequence of the latter taking
upon himself to revise or reverse his de
crees whilst Judge of the Admiralty.
It is stated by an evening paper, that
a brig, formerly the Lerwick, of this port
was fitting at Amelia, and taking in wa
ter and provisions: and it was supposed
that the General would soon evacuate his
newly conquered territory.
A brig is said to have arrived recently
from New York at Amelia, by which in
telligence had been received, that Mac
Gregor’s lone- expected fleet had sailed.
This we think doubtful There were
two Independent privateers at Amelia,
the Republican and Joseph—the comman
der of one of them had abandoned the
cause in disgust, and left the Island.
Charleston City Gaz. Aug. 14.
From Florida. —The following article
of iatelligcnce. forwarded to this city by
a gentleman at St. Augustine, under date
of the 20th ult. has been communicated
for publication:
“'The Challenge , an open boat, man
ned with 13 men, and armed with one
Swivle, 8 muskets, 15 pair of pistols, 15
sabres, ajl necessary ammunition, fitted
at Amelia under Mac Gregor’s commis
sion, with license to rob and plunder the
inoffensive inhabitants of Musquito—
His excellency the governor of this pro
vince, having had early information, dis
patched a force from this place, and on
the 25fh inst. between 12 and 1 o’clock
v. m. engaged this banditti in open field,
killed ten of them, and took three, who
begged for quarters, prisoners—the boat,
armament, Mac Gregor’s flag, and pa
t
.
. ' .‘y ; -
net s were also taken. These rfespfrrdf 1
toes succeeded to land at Mr. ’» v||
plantation, nor had they more than enter- f 1
ed the house, when they commenced to fe 1
break open doors, a m est of dtawers, one i
trunk, and had cvet y part of the house in I
complete search; when, in about 15 min
utes alter being allowed to land, the king’s
troops came up; these fellows thinking
ttte ti oops were but u lew plantation ne- t
groes, left the house to give battle, iff
hopes of catching some of them, (their ' V'
object being negroes) but soon discovered 11
their mistake; and alter firing one mus
ket, attempted to regain tlieir boat,
which was already cut oil* from them.
“The following are the names of the *
killed; Capt. Morrisson, Sandford,
Robert Wilson. William Wilson,
Ledlow, Thomas Williamson, -Wil
loughby, Thomas Osman, Alexandre, (a
* renclunan) —the rest Irish, Scotch, and
American citizens of the United States*
rrom the language ol one ol the prison- ■
ers, the most of them came, deceived by
the captain and one Sandford, who in
duced them to believe that their object
was rather more discreet, than it eventu
ally proved. It is rilally surprizing thirc
Americans will continue to molest this
country, that has never yet given them
the least cause of offence; but it is the
most degrading, to rob the quiet planters
of Musquito, who have saved very many
Americans who have had the misfo: tune
to be cast away on that coast. The in
habitants ol this c untry are Spaniards
whose homes are not to be plundered with
impunity—a line of signals will hence
lorth communicate from the Matanzas to
Musquito; and to assure that the nfext
attempt will meet the same well deserv
ed, butjunlortunate late to wives and chil
dren.”— City Gazette.
Hills on New-York >
tor Sale by I
Benjamin Picqnet.
August 25. t s
'Rates of Storage, Augusta.
15 ALE COTTON,
Hand Flour, -
Hogshead, (extra large) * . 75
Hogshead or Pipe, - - 50
Tierce, - _ , 3 «r. \'
Quarter Cask, . , .95
Harrel of Goods, - - -25
Half Barrel ditto, - 131
Keg Shot, - . - -57 i
Ditto Nails, - , - 25
Ditto Powder, . . -25
Ditto light, - - , . I2j
Cotton Bagging, per piece, - - 124
Coil Rope, - - . -12 J
Hides, - ... a
Chairs,* - - . • 12J
Bedsteads, - . , - 25
Carriage • •• 4 wheel, - -• 2 00
Ditt0....2 ditto, • • - 100
All small packages, - jg;,
Crates, - - - - 50
Ditto large, - - - -75
Trunks, 37^
Castings, per hundred, - - 10
Iron per ditto, . . .5
Boxes, 124, 25,50 and 75 Cents each ~!
Extra large g 1....Ha!f per month after*
Bales 124,25,50 &75 Cents, do. do.
above charges are made for
the first month , and half price for each
succeeding month.
Commissions for Receiving and
delivering all goods, 50 per cent,
on the Ist month’s storage of the
above articl s....Commits.ons for
forwarding Cotton to Savanmh 9
6 1 -4* cents per bale, for re-mark •
ing 6 1-I', re-weighing 6 1-1.
August 23. A
*
FOu HALE,
ALIKE] Y Young Negro Woman,
calculated for the house or field— t
hold only for the want ol cash. Apply
at this office. August 23.
NOTICE.
WILL BE SOLD on the 20th Sep'
temher next, at the late residence
of John Daniel, dec. Six Horses, amongst
them the running horse known by the
name ol FAIR-PLAY—a generous cre
dit will be given. 4
We, the subscribers, will be bound the
day ol sale to purchasers, in a satisfac
tory bond, to make or cause to be made
to them, a bill of sale as soon as there is
a legal representative appointed lor
estate of the above deceased.
Mary Daniel,
John Davis,
Peter Mathis.
August 23. * v c
——— ’ ' ■
NOW in Richmond Jail, LEWIS,
who says he belongs lo John Oupee
of Jones county, near Clinton—when he
was taken he hat| a hat worth eight dollars
and two patterns of calico, and a pocket
book which had a receipt in favor of War
ner Hubbard, signed by Elisha Kendrick,
with four dollars in it, which |je says he
stole froip a waggoner 3 or 4 miles from
Augusta, on the Washington road. fit
AIso—LUCY, who says she belongs to-
Arthur Cheatham, of Jefferson county,
Louisville, %'he owners are requested
to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take them away.
A. Rhodes,jun, D Hh’ff.
August 23. if .
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