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VirM/all.” It is therefore earnestly recommen ded, that every American, whether native or sifted. will not o.ily forget all political feuds, > party disseiuions and private animosities, but to bear in mind, that upon these few words will depend the honor, independence and piosperi ty of their country. A CITIZEN’ OF RICHMOND. I Savannah, V THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 9, ISO?. FOUliril OF JULY TOASTS. Toasts drar.k bv the Republican Citizens jurroun.ling the liberty-pote, in front of the C urt-H jttse, where the following gentlemen h presided. K FDW ART) TELFAIR PrtGd.nt | WILLIAM SfEPHENS Vice Prefidenc || PETER H. MOREL. ) Alfiftant A CHARLES H VRRIS, ( Vite ■ WILLIAM KRO'VN, S Presidents. P 1. The toil’ hos July 1776. and the Declara iof Independence—■ nay all natous follow Ibc glorious example—nine cheers. I 2. The United Stales of America—may their union be eternal. 3. The heroes and statesmen of the revolu tion—nine cheers. 4. May every oppressed nation find a Wash ington, to lead it to freedom and independence nine cheers. 5. The federal constitution—nine cheers 6. Thomas Jefferson, president ofthe United States—may his successors equal him in wis dom and patriotism—nine cheers. 7. George Clinton, vice-president of the U. States. 8. John H ti.cock and Samuel Adams—may every American be taught to envy their pro scription. 9. Mav tVie virtue, without the bayonets of the American people, he always strong enough to bailie the tmachin .lions of traitors. 10. National i improvement in arts and manu factures. 11. The liberty ofthe press and the trial by Jnrv. Id. Those fi-m and enlightened patriots— Wi unson a id II ■v. 13 ? .reign nations who respect our rights. I 14. Naturalized citizens—a re-emigration to nihose who are not cordially attached to our con st! t'ion and laws—three cheers. The st ite of Georgia—may she always be distinguished for the republicanism of hei citi zens—Tree cheers. 16. The memory of our old friends and fel low - citizens—Jackson, MTntosh and Elbert. 17. The American fair—eminent for beauty virtue and intelligence. VOLUNTEERS. By Edward Telfair, (President) —our com rnon country—may it be ever free and inde pendent By f'Filliam Stephens, (Vice-President) — the memory of general Oglethoipe. By Mr. .Ylilledge—republic..nisin and equal laws, moderate and energetic. By P. H Morel—freedom to all oppressed Jlations. By the French constt I —universal peace. B v Charles Harris—the memory of Pulaski, who fell in the iines of Savannah, gallantly fight ing for the liberties of America. By the rev. Mr. JTeems—the orator of the day—may he 50 years hence address a people Zb united and happy. - By fPilliam Brown—'he memory of general fVayne—the he v oe of Stoney Point. Bv fPhlh.io, B. Bulloch— he memory of gen eral CJ eene-.—the commander ofthe southern ’ army at the conclusion ofthe war. By Thom is U. P. Charlton—John Milledge —the firm supporter of republicanism and the rights of man. After Mr. Telfair retired. By John H. Mirei—Edward Telfair the venerable and well tried pataiot of’76. After *<r. Stephens retired—Tillianr Ste phens. After M’\ Morel retired—Peter H. Morel. Alter mc. Han is retired—Chat lev Harris After mc. Brown retired—Wiliam Brown. Ireland as she ought to be—free and inde pendent. BY THE CHATHAM ARTILLERY. 1 The day we commemorate—may the 4th of July 1776 never he forgotten in the annals of American History. 2. The President of the United States. 3. The Congress of the United tates. 4. The memory ofthe illustrious vVashing. ton— ,naybti')sequent rulers of this confederat ed nation follow him, us their polar star. 4. I hose patriots, who from principle, aided in the establishment of American Indeon dence. 5. Sacred to the memory of those heroes, who sacrificed their lives in founding this wes tern empire. 6. 1 he Governor and the s*ate of Georgia. 7. The various associations military and eivil that are assembled in honor of the day. 9. Agriculture and Commerce. 19 The Arts and Sciences—may they be well watered by genius, and tended by applica tion. 11. The army and militia of our country. 12. A Navy—the best fortifications our sea ports can have. 13 The Judiciary of Georgia—may it soon receive i consultation of the faculties. 14. The Reverend Clergv. Is. Prosperity to the state of Pennsvlvannia. vt * generous mid liberal aid to our dcstres sed city after the calamitous fire of 1796, is vet ’ fresh in our recollection. 16. An armed neutrality, with power adjJM quale to enforce an observance of its i emulations. BY THE CHATHAM RANG I RS. T American Independence—May the riti- : zens, tlno’ revolving years, hail it with patriot- ‘ ic love and social friendship. 2. Ihe people of the United States—May j they ever j etum in gratelul remembrance the | blessings that flow from the virtuous labours of the illustrious founders of their liberties. 3. i liouias Jefferson—U hilst we receive such important benefits from his admiuistru- ‘ ion, let us applaud ins wisdom and virtuous’ intentions. I 4. she venerable chiefmn, who retired from the lieid, to resume me pleasing duties of a ci tizen. 5. j he memory ofouv late illustrious com mantle, in cliit l, geneiul \V ashn.gioii ; whose virtuous examples stimuli ted Columbia’s sons, ‘ and whose brilliant victones secured to us the - enjoyment ol tins Jubilee. 6. Tue militia ot the United States—The • best siat.Umg army in a lice and independent ‘ country. 7. Agriculture, Commerce, Arts and Scien-! ces—l lie children of one tamily—Lei no je.,l- ‘ ousy divide theta—L'ni.ed, all will prosper j separated, all must languish. 8. i ne volunteers oi America—May their numbers inciease, and harmony ever prevail. 9. Farmers and Mechanics—lhc genius of liberty hails you as her lite-guurd. 10. Education—May the Athens of Geor gia excel oiner seminaries in disseminating science o the rising generation. 11. Ihe American lair—l’he soldiers ad miration—whose smiles true vaior only can merit. 12. Liberty of the) press—The safe-guard ol the rights of freemen. 13. file executive and legislature of the state of Georgia. 14. The immortal memory of Warren, Montgomery, and other martyrs ; wno glo riously fell in establishing the sovereignty ol the United States of Amcri a. 15. The nations of Europe—May the wis dom and firmness of our present administra tion guard against foreign intrigues and cor ruption, and support the dignity of a poweriul and independent nation. 16. The sun of liberty—Let those who are scorched with its brilliant lays retire to the shades of despotism. 17. Party spirit—May it be dissipated by disinterested patriotism—virtue and honor. VOLUNTEERS. By Colonel Johnson —Major General Mitch ell. By Major Harden —Fourth July, 2776. After the guest* had retired —Colonel John ston—Major Harden. BY THE SAVANNAH GUARDS. 1. i tie day we celebrate—the day on which the “ unconquerable hand of liberty” gave ex istence to our great and rising republic 2. file President of the United States. 3. 1 lie memory of the great Washington ! Macedonia’s hero lought to conquer worlds— he to emancipate his country —which most do se. ved the appellation of great l Jfdslungton. 4. Ihe Orator ot the dav. 5. The memory of the Revolutionary He roes, wno falling gloriously in the cause of li berty, have im nortudzed themselves in the page of history, and in the hearts of their coun trymen. 6. i'iie People—may quick punishment overtake the wretch who invades the r tights, or dares attempt to seduce them from their Constitution and laws. 7. 1 lie Constitution of the United States a fabric, reared by able architects on the firm piild.s ot wisdom and moderation, 8 Liberty without licentiousness—courage without rashness—an 1 resistance to tyranny without termination. 9. Ihe American Government—possessing resources to render it independent of all na tions—may it be influenced by none. 10. Paulding, Vanwert, and Tilliams—who manfully did their duty as A meric i soidiels, uncomipted by foreign gold. 11. Peace to all the world—while enjoying the sunshine of prosperity, we regret that others are so insensible to the blessings which it bestows. 12. Major John Cumming, our late worthy commander. 13. Unanimity amongst Americans—may the rough billows of patty subside, and flow into the sinoth current ol patriotic lov e of our country. 14. The memory of major-general James Jackson—a true patriot and firm friend of Georgia. 15. The agriculture and commerce of Geor- ! gia—whilst our ships waft the products of the farmer’s labor to every quarter of the globe, m<ty God feed the fdough. 16. Jefferson, Washington and Adams—the I pen that avowed—the sword that atcliieved— and the zeal which roused out freedom. 17. The American fan—their smiles are the soldiers rich reward” mav we as members of the Savannah Volunteer Guards, duly ap preciate theii favors, and defend them with our lives. WE are commpelled, from want of room, to omit the address of Mrs. Marshall to the Volunteer Guards, on presenting them with an elegant standard, toge'her with the reply ofEn sign Reynodls—as also the toasts drank at the Exchange.--.kli of which shall appear on Sat urday. Spirited and Patriotic Resolutions. At a meeting ofthe military volunteer com panies, composed of the Chatham Ar tlleru, Chatham Bight Dragoon*, Chu h..m Bangers and Savannah Guard*, attached to the first regiment ofthe first brigade, and first division ol the state of Georgia, on Tuesday, the 7th July, 1807, at 7 r. m. Captain Benjamin Wall was called to the chair as president, and capt. John Shcllman as vice-president, and iicut. Stiies was chosen Secretary I he resolutions of the different companies were read and approved. On motion, R esoli'eu, That a general com mittee of ht'ee from each company, be appoint ed A)’ their respective commanders, to teport. directly, resolutions to be forwarded his excel lency the governor, tendering our set vices and hearty co-operation in the means of dcicnte necessary on this occasion. And the following gentlemen were appointed to that committee: Ar'iiler’ —Lieut. M'Leod, Dr. James B. Read ami Jeremiah Cuvier. Dragoon * —Lieut. Shirk Comet Fly ming and Alexander S. Roe. Run gt <■* —Lieut, rinsley, Ensign M'kt linuand Rob ert I Lnistoun. Guard* —Lieut Hourke, Steele ll’ bite and Charles Howard: vv ho ictired for a letv minutes and returned with ihe fo,lowing resolutions, which were unanimously agreed to. We. the volunteer companies attached to tin firs regiment ot the first brigade and first di vision ol lire militia ol the stale of Georgia, con scious ot the justice and forbearance whit h has ever been exercised by our national govern ment towards other nations, and, feelingly alive to a sense of the dignity ofthe United States ot America, as a tree and independent nation, do we view, with an indignation, and an abhor rence which we cannot express, the late gross and unparalelied insult offered to our nation, by the premeditated murder committed on our citizens on board the Chesapeake trigute under the command of commodore Barton; and be lieving that these acts will he regarded by our government as they should be, and conse quently produce measures of retaliation and revenge.— IVe therefore unanimously resolve, and clo hereby tender to the governor and commander in chief of our state, our services as soldiers, determined to obey with promptness and alac rity the orders of our government, in opposing British aggression, and we pledge ourselves, our lives and our honor to use our best ex ertions, and to be ready at a monents warning to carry into execution any measures, which the governor may order for that pusposc. Resolved unanimosly, that a copy ol these our proceedings be presented to Edward Telfair, esq. chairman of the meeting of citizens and a copy thereof be transmitted to Ins excellency the governor. BEN. WALL, Chairman. R. M. Stites, See’ry. Richmond, June 27. At a meeting of the Richmond 1 roop of C avalry, held at the Eagle Tavern, on Friday evening 26‘rii June, 13 )7 ; called by order of the captain, lor the purpose of expressing their sentiments upon the late outrage committed on the flag of the United Slates : On motion of Andrew S even on, seconded by Dr. J. //. duushee, ihe following i evolutions were adopted : The members of the Richmond Troop of Cavalry have beheld with the Deepest indigna tion the late base, and unmanly outrage com milted by the British ship Leopard, upon the American frigate called toe Chesapeake. L Resolved, therefore , That being justly sensible of the happiness enjoyed under our present government, as by law established ; we do view with abhorrence and detestation, this outrageous and dating attack upon our li berties, and the murder of our seamen, as a mounting to a decl ration of war on the part of Great Britain ; and an attempt to trample upon the rights and sport with the lives of cur citizens. 2. Resolved therefore. That we will defend, at the hazard of our lives and property, every a’tuck upon the .government and liberty of our country from every foreign power whatever. 3. Resolved, I hat Doctor J. 11. Foushee, Wm. Fenwick, and Andrew Stevenson, be ap pointed a committee to draft a suitable address to the President of the United States, from this company, m iking a tender to him of their services, whenever the situation of our countrv shall require, or he think necessary to demand them. B. Sheppard, Capt. r.t. c. Attest, Wm. Temple, .-sec’ry. Charleston, Ju’y 4. Asfoon a, the news which arrived rhe evening be fore the afl frorn Norfo It, was known to the citizens, every heart and mind was penetrated vith indignation at thereci’al ofthegrofs affrom our national character has receiv ‘d from the Bririfh government in directing an attack to hr madron the American frigate Chefa p 1 ake In consequence thereof, a hand bill was issued yesterday morning. calling on the citizens to meet at ■I o clock in the afternoon, in the Exchange, to confi der of the proper measures to be taken to make known their sense of this egregious iufult to the fupreine go vernment of our country. At f itir o clock a very numerous meeting took place. Major Joa.v Ward was unanimously called to the chair. I he chairman, in a short hut eloquent fneeeh, dated to the meeting what he considered to he the cause of their a.Temhling. He reminded them that in all largy meetings, it generally happened that measures w re agreed upon and carried too hafti y ; that in the pre sent indance, and in an affair of such deep consequence to the country, it ought to be the (ludy of the meet ing to make their deliberations known with cocdnef, and with dignity ; for this purpose it appeared to him that the piopcr mode of expressing their sentiments would be through a committee, to be appointed by the meeting. This ftpfnion was unanimrmsly concur, ted in—Whereupon,a motion was made, that the fol lowing named gentlemen be a committee to draw ujs Inch resolutions, exprellive of the public sentiment, at tiny fliould think proper, and that they Ihould make a report of their proceedings to a meeting to be he and on Wednesday next, ia the Circular Church, at tea o'clock in the morning. I his motion was carried by a great majority—the meeting then adjourned. John Ward, Chairman. Cen. Pinckney, Peter Freneau, John Hake, Wi liam Houle, Felix War ey, Thomas l ea, John Law (on, jtin. 1 homus Roper, David Rauilay, Samuel Robertfotl, Thomas Pinckney, l.angdon Cheves, Thomas Somalia 1, Julia Johnson, jun. NOTIFICATION. SL7* Agreeably to a resolution agreed to by the citizens assembled at the Excha ,t>e on 1 uesday the 7th inst.—the citizens t f Savan nah are hereby invited to attend an a j.unni meeting , to be held in the Phesbytkhi am Church, to-morrow the 10 instant, at 12 o’- clock. EDWARD TELFAIR, Chairman. July 9 72 I o the Pilo’s ol the Port of Savannah. C? ( onformahly to s refoiution of your fellow, citizens, aflembled at the E xchange on Tuesday the 7th lnllant...You ark hcreuy KrQURSTEis, to relate your Proleffional aid to any armed vessels of the BRI II H NA I ION, until the feme ot the American go vernment be known. Edward Telfair. Savannsh, July 9, 1807. Chairman. QJ° Freight of 100 bales of Cotton, may be had on the decks of the excellent fh.js MOUNT VERNON, captain Stevens, for 1.1-\ \ f'.RPOOI, i this ship’s decks are remurkab'v well calculated to carry a deck load in f ifetv. Her car. go being ready, file will meet dispatch. App'y la the captain on board, or to S. 8c C. Howard. June 2J. 6j 03* The Attorney G encraPs Office is removed to Mr. Sudei ’s tenement, five doura below Judge Stephens's. 1 homas U. P. Charlton. June 25 66 <TT During my absence this sum. mer at the Northward, my LAW BUSINESS will he attended to bv LE'ihoe Wo dhuff. Chaui.es Harms, J. Ctivun, F T. Flymino and Rich ard M 8 i ites, esq Vs. Business in which I may be individually concerned, will a‘f> be attend J t-> by H. M. Stite-s, efq. who has a p we of att ir. nuy ior that purpose. R. Leake. June ?7 f rt 7 3Of 0 bnsh. Liverpool ground SALT, 10 ton* IRON assorted, 4<) hhds SUGAR, fomevery prime 20 ditto Jamaica R IJM, hiy<h 4th. ‘ O quarter calks old Sherry WINE 10 pipes French BRANDY 10 ditto real Holland GIN 50 boxes Negro RIFFS 20 BROWN S 1 OU T (quality wirranfed) 50 bar els frelh FL jUR 1 ogether with a general aCT >rtment of we \ cholttt CROC L R I K S, it it offered for fait by B. &. C. Brooks. XVho have just received on consignmen , 30 bbls. Prime PORK, winch will be fold low for ca(h or approved paper. July 9. un 72 SAVANNAH, 9th July 1&07. Company Orders. IN pnrfuanee of BATTAI.I.ION ORDERS of the Bth instant, the sth Company, will hold rhemft-lvcs in readines to march at a moments warning, c -rip etely equipped, with J 4 n.undtoi hail or biuk thot e rid es. All DEFAUI. I’ERS will be confider-d as EK - MIES to this COUNTRY, ant reported to the Cos; inaudi g Officer ol the Regiment accordingly 72 Joo 1. iiolles, Captain. BOR SALE ON REASON ABLE TERMS t A C yprus Cn t ‘ It Bo.lt, THIRTY odd feet long an five fee wide in the clear, rows with fix oars, is also provuted with a fait 1 e a hove mentioned boat is not one year old, has iaf.Jy been painted and is in co up.ete order, ioi terms .p ----p y at the office of this Reaper. Juy9. 72 H ouse Robherv. ’ I ‘AKF.N out of the fuhscrihers hotife on Tuesday 1 night laft.a final H rtR TRUNK con taming the clothing of captain NexTixs, Shirts, Handkerchief* &c. maik, 7. B. N and about THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Cash, sixty of which was in go ! d, fame remaikahle pieces, one Engli'h guenea much b< nt, tfiree Portugal half Joanel fe-. onq of which was plugged, the ha ante was in specie and paper, one five dollars bill on the I.’ Uifiana liar.k, half in Erenrli and half in English. Fifty Dollars Re ward will be pald, on the conviction ot the thief. W i ium Ma/.vvclL July 9. *M 1%