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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 . m, > .. ■; < , St? ■ ALsV a ■ ■. .- yw.‘, a,,;.. ..., •