Norfolk gazette and publick ledger — Norfolk [Va.], 1806-01-22 00:00:00, page 4

GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS,
Imported in the Shift Shefiherdest, from London,
Jor Sale,
coksistinc or ’ .
W indsor wean*,
Lang PckI do.
While Blossom <lo.
Early Mazagin,
Early Frame Pea,
Early Charlton no.
Early Nicholas <V>.
Golden Hotspur ilo.
Crown and Egg do.
Blue Prussian do.
Imperial Green do.
Spanish Mosotto, do.
Large Koupcival do.
Dwarf ProlilSa do.
Dwarf Marrow do.
T^att Green do.
Wells Marrow do.
Early Yellow Snap,
Negro French do.
Black Sfieckkd do.
Purple Speckled do.
Chinese and Scarlet do.
IJarbourand White do.
Early Salmon Radish,
Salmon and Scarlet do.
Short Top and Naples do.
Red and White Turnip do.
Long White Transparent do.
Hack Spanish do.
Early York Cabbage,
Sugar Loaf do.
Early and Late Battersea,
Madeira 4 Tilrhip Routed do.
Large Drum Head do.
German Red do.
Colewort and Borecole,
Ji choice assortment of
Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS;
White ami Red Oliver; Lucerne, Furze Top, Bed Top,
and Burnet Grass SEEDS ; Furze SEED fur making Hedges.
Likewise,
Scotch and Pearl Barley, Oatmeal, and Fine
Durham Mustard-Bv the next arrival he will be further
Supplied with the best of those articles.
Samuel Osborne,
Main-Street, near the Old Market place.
Dec. 1(5. I in
Wm. H. Mc’CUTCHKN,
No. 41, Main-Stbf.e r,
lifts received and offers for Sale, a general assort
ment qf
DRY GOODS,
At the most reduced prices for Cash,
Among which are%
n-r anu /-a t_iotns,
Cassitneres, Coating,
Fwtiest Cloths,
Rose ami Striped Blankets,
Red, Green, and H)ue Serges,
Red and Green Baizes,
Flannels, Faney Cords,
Thicksctts aud Velvets,
7-H ansi 4.4 Irish I.inerts,
German Dow lasses,
Frcklenburgs and Hessians,
Brown Hollands,
1 nd ia ('ottons, Cotton Stripes,
Blue Cilia Handkerchiefs,
Bullirat and Romal do.
Silk Shawls,
5-4 and fi-4 Sattin Check
Cambriek Shawls,
Guernsey Frocks,
Swansdnwns,Tuikey Downs,
and Toilenefs,
Men and Womens’ Worsted
and Cotton I lose,
Bins, a-l-y; 4 41-2, *5 lbs.
ALSO,
A few Pipes'Country GIN.
■ December 4. tf 324
Soap and Candle Manufactory.
THE Subscriber informs the Publirk, that hij Manufac
tory ill Bank-Street, is now in complete operation, and
having employed as skilful workmen as any in the United
State., he expectsa part of the publick patronage.
Henry M’Dowell.
X. II. El.ATI'S for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, ,tc_Cash
given for i.tiiow and Grease.
December 1'0. tf 370
FRESH RlCli.
THIS-DAY landing from the Sloop Astra, captain Trior,
from Charleston,
80 tierces fresh RICE, which I will sell low.
MMiTHY FISK.
A I.SO,
50 Barrels MACKAUEL, anti} I ro n Sloop Fora,
SO do. HERRINGS. S cant. Chase.
Dec. Id. tf
FOR SRI.E, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
At his i.cmher vahoon calvkrt's wharf,
700,000 SALE SIIING1.ES.
50,00(1 BUI UMNO do.
50,000 STAVES-White and Red Oak.
10,000 CYPRESS P,U.ES.
5,000 CEDAR and CIltNQUEPIN POSTS.
Alt').—i-.a"a nf
PLANK AND SCANTLIVG.
Thomas II. Parker.
Angu.t 19. tf 77
KU.MUV A L.
JAMES TUCKER,
Hat removed to fi?a. 1, Holt's L.iSK% near MAIN’SmF.KT%
WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS
Hlii STOCK IN TRADE,
CONSISTING of a general assortment of
HARDWARE, NAILS, &c
May 3,tf_ 659
- Burmi Consci's Offioi,
_ Norf;H, firfi’ija, Auetut 31, 1805.
Tjrc Britunnick Majesty's Consul to the Sure of Virginia,
JP. *" consequence of instructions by him received'Yrom
hui-goveTnment, hereby gives notice, to tlie merchants c.on
r^rln tl in th» trade to I lu Maiesty's Dominions, that accord
ing to t' o terms of the Act of the a/th of the King C. <J/,
I > h built vessel captured by Ilk Majesty’s enemies,
••V. »•**** purchased by citueuxof the United States, ant!
• -ling under a Sea Letter can bp admitted to entry under the
s Ud AH, as au American vessel
Join Hamilton.
114
NORFOLK HOTEL.
PT?HE Subscriber infiirtny his friends and the puhlick, that
Jb ; hp hM, oppvul, at) HoTtL in that convenient house
formerly theNavrTavern No. 128 Main-Street, wlictehe
hopes liy his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may
favour him with.their company. '
He will always keep the b4st liquors: and Private Parties
w ill h«r furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the
ihortest notice.
BOAR,DI'RS afrntnMandated by the week, month, or year
f' Henry iknbridgc.
CkTpher.9. tf 170 .
- — 1 JSTO’yjCE,.
rrr'i ;r Subscriber being, desirtn* .to close his unsettled con
L- ' -ds» reHu®*D *>! those who have accounts agaiust him
ti>titTW.»r.r thV-tn at hu office for adjustment, and persons ia
«lc; led to him to mA* immediate payment;
John Hamilton.
0^1tf '
k»rccn ana i chow aavoy,
White Broeolif,
Hardy Green do.
Purple Branching do.
Early and Late Cauliflower?,
James’ Keeping Onion,
Madeira and Welch do.
[ Hed and Silver Skinned do.
Norfolk Field Turnip,
Red, Round,and Yellow do.
Hanover and Stone do.
Tankard do.
Ice and .Cabbage Let tire,
Hardy Hammersmith d«*.
Brown, Hutch, ai*d Loaf do.
Green Turkey Cucuinbex,
Early Frame do.
Patagonian do.
l ong and Short Prickly do.
Large Orange Carrot,
Early Horn do. and Panntnip,
Red and White Beet,
Fall and DwarfNasturtion,
: Solid Celery, Double Partly,
Green Curled Endive,
Broad Leaved Leek,
Salsaphv and Scorzoncra,
Artichoke and Asparagus,
Chardoon and (Chervil,
Pimpernel I and Root Scarcity,
Round and Prickly Spinach,
Broad Cress and Pepper Grass,
Mushroom Spawn,
l lemlock and Okra,
Saffron and Rape.
>v lute and coloured I bread*,
Dimities, Muslinetts,
Piinted Jeans and Marseilles
Quiltings,
Bunibazett, VVildbores, and
Durants,
Chintzes and Callicoes,
Furniture do.
Black and Coloured India
Persians,
Uandanno and Flag ITdkfs.
tt-H Sc 6-4 Cambrick Muslins,
7-8, 0-8, and ti-4- Black and
Coloured do. do. '
Book Muslins and Book Mus
Fin Handkerchiefs,
Fine India Book Muslins,
Linen Cheeks, Ribbons,
Fine India Sewing Silks,
English do. do.
Purple and Fancy Shawls,
Madras* Handkerchiefs,
Coat and Vest Buttons,
Scissars, Razors & Penknives.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT ANlTmACKINDER,
Ifuv* received by the Shift PlaXTKU, Koi'SH, from London f arf'i
FukDOb'l**y fr-jih I.rvcrt oofy their svppfx of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
And Kill be Sold on low tcrmt9for Caih9 or approved Acceptances in
Tow*.—Amongst which are
i / oaits ox rsapt vottons.
lb do. of Hose Blankets,
b do. Stripe do.
0 do. White and Red
Flannel*.
10 do. White Plains and
Kerseys.
12 do. Blue do.
14 do. Blue & Green Half
Thicks.
f) do. Stripe and Grey
(•'balings.'
2 do. Yarn Hose.
2 do. Carpeting and Car
8 do. MixedKeamaughts.
i ni: aumii packages are wen assorted.
September 1(5. tf 145
TO KENT,
Two Brick-Ilouses, No. 22, anti 23,
in Church-Street, near the 01*1 Church_They are well cal
r ulated tor Dry f.ood Stores, havme been ora upied for seve
ral years by perrons in that business; they have four rooms
upon a floor, a cellar, and a pump of good water in the yard;
also a garden attached to each. Apply at this Office.
Jan. 10. 3w ’ 42 j
PICKLED OYSTERS
I ut up by the Subscriber at the shortest notice—orders left at
the Store of Mr. Occur mis, No. 1, Campbell's Wharf, will
be punctually attended to.
Samuel Bailey.
January 8. 3w*
Warranted Eight-Day CLOCKS.
TIIK Subscriber begs leave to inform the Inhabitants of
this Borough and iln vicinity, that he has taken part of
that Shop now occupied by Mr." Chapman, at the head of
Hank-Street, where he offers for Sale a number'd' warranted
l.iglit Day Clocks, direct from bis Manufactory—and a good
a-snrlmcrit of imported Watches, Watch Materials,’’and
Jewellery, vis. Breast Pins, Kar Nobs, Hoops, Kings, Pen
cil Qicses, Fancy Hair C ombs, do. Sliders, do Paste Flowers,
Watch Seals, Keys, Chains, and Watch Classes.
CLOCKS, lime iPeces, and Watches, carefully cleaned
and repaired, and all favours greatfully acknowledged.
Nathaniel Munroe.
800 Sets assorted0KNIVES & FORKS,
h() Do/.. Double Spring BRACKS, *
25 Pair Plated CANDI.I STICKS,
RAZORS and PF.NKNIYES,
4 Barrels CRANBFR[tll .S,
C Kegs Pickled CUCUMBERS,
2 Barrels WALNU TS,
f> Dozen Mens’ Fine 1IATS.
December 23. 4w 374
To be Leased,
For one or srx years, and possession to be hail on th« first of
January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on
Smith’s Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient
offices, and a good garden aro annexed to tli s tenement—
For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoinim- lot mav be
had.
P. Barraud.
November 18. tf og«j
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against
the Estate of Rnutlir Runs, deceased, are requested to
bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be
made tor payment.
James Callii, Adm'r.
PW 1 1 7
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the night of the
•30th November last, a Negro Man named ,T( )F, well
known in tins Borough, about .5 feet 7 or 8 inches hi.-h, of a
light brown colour, high cheek bones, well made ami very
active, lias a remarkable scar upon bis neck just under the
law, and has lately been burnt in the band and whipped —
Whoever will apprehend said Negro, secure him in some jail
or give such inlornution so that 1 get him again, shall' re-’
ee.ve the above reward-Masters of vessels and others are
orwarnrd harbouring or conveying awnr said slave, as the
law will bo strictly enforced against any person or persoiiiso
olieiuhuc. 1
Wright Southgate.
l)ccrmb«»T 13.
*f 348
TUCarg, of lb Brig Paragon, Captain Aimtley—Comitting of
li/ Puncheons hich proof JAMAICA HUM.
7 Hogsheads MOLASSES.
Red/non &? Frith.
Wfm have removed to the second Fire-Pwof Store, o„ Gib
* sou's Wharf.
November 13. tt* 271
| THE SUBSCRIBER^
Has removed to the third fire firnof Warehouse on
Gibson’s wharf.where he has for Hale,
Antigua and Jam. Ruin I»y the hhd.
Loaf and Brown SUGAR—A few bags COFFEE
A few pipes A lihds. London particular Sc Teneritre WINES
U’O eases very excellent 7 years old CL AH FT. "" ’
; And it nta Landing from on boqrd the tch'r Catharine Shepherd,
' Gift, ft ebb, from Antigita and A’t vit, *
Antigua and Nevis Hum and Molasses,
j HARIUSOJV JtLLMAKD.
December 37._ tf ab4
Green Coftee anu Sugar.
Now Landing from on board the schooneF Lydia, captain
Livingston, from Guadaloupe.
41 Hogsheads SUGAK,
8 lihds. A
14 Tierces > BEST GREEN COFFEE.
12 Bags. J
For Sale by
i , William Pennock.
December 1G. 3w
THIS DAY LANDING^ ’
/ •" “ ,he Schooner Eagle, Captain Cron, from Bordeaux
■ ISO Casks CLARET, ’
j 981 Cases assorted do.
i 66. do! do. White do.
| 80 Baskets SWEET OIL.
2 1 runks and 5 Cases Ladies* and Men’s SHOES.
I ( Cases Mens*ani Children's Silk and Beaver HATS
! assorted. ’
DEMIJOHNS* ALMONDS, NUTS, Ac Ac
For sale on liberal terms, by
John £s* James Galroey,
Commerce-Street Wharf
I WHO HAVE OMHAHD,
79 Bose*,White 8« Brown Havanna SUGAR
j September 6. tf j2g *"
Mrs. MACDOUGAL,
r[FORMS hoc friends and the publtrk, that she has taken
that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the
***** o{ Mjrtcl Square, where *he"will receive Boarders on
moderate terms—the strictest attention will alwavs be paid
to thedu^rooms, and lodging, ar>d every endeavour used to
jrender a transient or permanent abode* her.bouse satis£ic
September 2X
W.
10 JSo.ves Boys ami Men s
Hats.
G Trunks of Manchester*.
4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.
GO (’asks Shot.
loO Kees of Gunpowder.
40 Casks Nails.
4 do. Seine Twine.
6 Trunks Mens’ and Wo
mens’ Worsted Hose.
3 Bales of Oxiiaburgs*.
Fleccy Hosiery, for La
dies' and Gentlemens’
wear.
Muslins, Dimities, Cal
licocs, A:c. A.c.
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Ita* lately received and offer for Sale, the following
Goods, for Cash, or onconvenient credit, for
a/i/iroved Notes, t>/;.
7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each.
1000 East India Gunny Bags.
190 Pieces Tieklenburgs and Oznaburgs.
400 Brown Rolls.
400 White Rolls, different qualities.
100 White Platillas.
75 Brown Hollands.
100 Brctannias.
20 Dowlass.
Fine White Flanders Sheeting.
25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per
piece of 3r yards.
40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking.
390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 1.30.
30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper.
320 Dozen Snuff Boxes.
100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and
half boxes, viz. R by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12,
10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufac
tory prices, with the addition of the
usual charges.
A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter.
105 Boxes Short Pipes.
120 Spanish liegars, of different quality.
, 150 lbs. Shoe Thread.
130 Twine.
15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and
plain. i
37 Barrels Turpentine.
.1LSO,
20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes.
Violins, Flutes and Fifes.
ditto Strings and Bows.
Looking Glasses of all kinds.
Nuns’ Thread and Fine Lace.
Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles.
Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages.
Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality.
Baakgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chesnien.
Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints.
Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs.
An Invoice of Japanned Ware,
do. do. of Mill Saws, Angers, See.
40,000 Marbles.
And a great variety of oth«r Articles.
Apply as above.
fseptember 25. 164
NEW CUT-NAII. MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT,
A small distant* County IVnarfy IVidc Water Strest.
TIIF Subscriber has, at a considerably expense, fitted
up, in addition to his other business, a complete set
<»f machinery, adequate toAnish .')U0 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily
He is also provided \rith a good $t«<:k of Iron; and with a
sufficient number of skilful workmen.
Hr hit* on handii constant f
Nads, Flooring Brads, and Sprivs,
which he offers for Sale «t the rclarcd prices as follow., by
thekee, viz.
10cl, 12.1, 20J,
N’ailSj
Hd per lb.
M,
do.
9d per li>.
Sheathing
do.
/ l-2d per ib.
Cd,
do.
lOii per I Is.
4d,
do. 0*.
per M.
yd,
» do. 2%
7 1-2.1 d,,.
«d, lOd, 12d, and 20J, Brads,
8<1 per ib.
6d, do. 4s
Cd per M.
do. 3s
do.
6’d, do. 2s
7 l-2d do.
do. £s. y t.vj (O,
1-2J do.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
m l .a LEVIX DQRSRY.'
Match 18.
removal.
THOMAS LUMSDEX,
Watch-Maker, [pc.
HAS ramnved from No. f>, Water Street, to the Brick
H.mtcat tit- corner of Rothcrvs lame and Main-Street
oppor.te Captain PennocVs, and lately occupied l,v Doctor
H.odjjes.—(.ratotul for favours experienced, assures his
tneml, i:«l customers that every effort will be exerted to me
rit a continuation of their patronage.
October 21. 3yf 007
TO RENT,
(-V‘d immediate /Kiienin, given,)
A Convenient Dwelling House, near
the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas New
ton, jun. F.sq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a
larK° K^nkm and necessary out-houses, and u eood well ol
writer, r or terms apply to
John Brown,
v , Muisdon’s Wharf.
November 13. tf
1\'J l u.t.
WHEREAS a certain Joh.n Haxite, of Hampton
, , .• i.ii.) im i lampuui, in
the county ot Elizabeth City has now in hi, ,
. . the county ot Elizabeth City has now in his pos
scSMon certain Negroes by the names of Esther and Child,
Clary, Rose Harry, Cate, Edmund, Phebe, and dude, which
he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of
‘ “ac nt C"U“'J Essex—And wliceas the Wal
process of aw w resorted to in order to ascertain his nyjrt
therein I do hereby (as Guardian to Many Wajlieh »xk
i.tt, who l contend is the legal Heir of said Hawes,) forwarn
the said John Barite from selling, or otherwise dispositw oi
th« Hi\u\ Slaves—And 1 do further torwani all persons from
purcha#*nig them, or any part thereof—All masters of vessel,
and others arc* also fqrvvarned from transporting, ronvrvin*
awav, or secreting any of tlw sai.l Slaves, under the peiialtr
of the law, which will be strictly enforced by
Wm. WALLER, Guardian.
Hampton, Dec. 5. tf gjj
Ths CARGO of the Ship Eliza, Obediah
Smith, master, from Bordeaux, will commence landii •»
1M Duy on Newton's wharf, consisting of
440 Hogsheads choice CLARET
29d Cases do. do ’
143 do. White WINE,
Salcbylb° BOICS FrWh 1>Rt'NES of excellent quality, for
... Moses Myers.
November IS. tf
FOR sJLi
A Tract of Wood LAND, about six
villCo fTT Eerry Point, adjoining the Lands of Mr. Plume,
MrAb. Whitehead, and Mrs. Most-ley, containing about 30 (J
acres, mostly covered with Pine suitable for Masts and Spars,
and about two miles from a good lauding on the Eastern
Branch : a great bargain may be had, and payments accom
mouatmg to the purchaser.
Also Jot Least) far a number o/ Years,
A WHARF in Cosport, about 100
feet front oo the river, and about 180 feet on a 60 feet street •
the whole tlw property uf Mrs. Clinch, of Gosport. Fo
particulars apply to, 1 u
_ R- TRtompaotr.
Porumouth, Jan. 6..- las»6w 4H •
THE SPIRIT ~~
BOP.THtPMUa JOURNALS:
HNG an impartial selection of the best original P'o-trv
*e; 'u>d w*\ich ha‘B “PI*™*'* >u the newspi’
fers of the U mted States during the year 1 Uoh.
Th® EJitors of Newspapers who exchange withtht
Baltimore Ever, mg Post, are requested to Rite ahe abovcai
vertuemeut a few mft.rtions.in their papers. When, publish,
cd, a copy of the walk will be ymt m rfrt., *
■\#
r ■
TO RF.XT,
* I 'HE Waralioiwcs -..I pr. sent <«i-unic'd ljy Herron
jL^ wharf, capable of sf«»• ij»«r ^,'ihfi 1mrrp}*» flour,
mu\ free from danger of high tide-Po^. ^hn* v. w he- had of
them ou the first of .September next ; if agrceble, 'the Wharf
may be had with them.
. far Isast'% for a term rf )\arjy
I lie hurl adjoining mine, ntw^lv repaired.
»'* y2 tWt >" front, riirminc b«c?< from 2 to i:»0 feet wjt|J
-uireicnt weM made ground for the erection of warehouses—
at trie end at the wharf, there is water for any ship, with*
:oxivenient Lumber \ ard. For terms apply to
John Davis.
Portsmouth, July 2;). 2awtf 2b
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN.
PROPOSALS,
TOR PUBLISHING BV St!BSCRIPTljO».
A NEW' WORK,
KKTIUKD,
Plain Diner,urnen on ths Chemical Long cf Matter.
(.oouiumg .1 Ouu mI \ low ... the Principles and Improve
V.WU14 ol tho Science of Chemistry.
" lll‘ a i*rtic,u!ar D' !-“V»' »’:««*, wUi. I, arc ciimmoa
andrnnnertejl with Domestic* Affairs
ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OE AMERICA.
BY THOMAS EWELL, M. D. Ac. Of VIRGINIA.
r To l„r PrioMOTF RS UK rSlf.L-l. KnWI.KDOS,
i'e-nT,lrl;i *" t"r .V’l'F patronage, % new
wurk. It .« .1 sv-tem ofchemistry divi <ted of such tech
UK-terms as retard the study, by tbW persons not desirous
" eutcitit" into the useless rehm-ments of the unmeet and
■t'.Iill convey particular descriptions of those processes that
.re tor domcstick pmpn.es. The object of the work is to
,,.Ku-r ue study ol. heutistry l.-ss difficult, wore General and
1 l; • »* ‘11 to lead to in various 4n,.
I.oua has the ?r, at. r part of nupVind laboured underd.ffi
eu ,,-s which mmht have Oc-n avoided by an acjuaintance
«.tlt the thicovtr.es ot philosophers. Ut.ru.- the study of
moo sciences, we nut ice improvements unknown the ma
in, uv ntthv people; and in no n„e have the-e become more
eonsp,enous than in the science of ehemi-trv. Since the
tv i ll conjectures ot deluded men wi re banished from its an.
11; s ,,l<? S,U‘V i iWcoiue one of the most useful and inte
rest!!.a to all of common understanding. The *vmro :s now
Characterised by_a simplicity, hostile only to the pride ofthe
petiautick scholar. Its extensile scenes are open, and with
powerful attraction invite the entrance of the in.Hi cent in
ic pursuit ot pleasure, of information, or of most ofthe arts.'
All entrance is tbs red, that the wonderful beauty and wis
t*‘at>’cV>vit'l>m '',hc • "(’‘‘rations of nature may be corotctn
“divn'vuhci^ ’ “ ,W'’:°Ctcd b>- ‘bevulearas.
lo those in. the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry
■rfiords. the.Create adeliaht. The conversion of you**,*
• arn-s of v n Lying , ,r-, and ot an. and other fluids into so
‘UC P,0‘-t'•'•*•••« which ail hough itilerinur to many in che
rn- try, |t,w tmu,ua! satislhctiou. To know the composition.
"V„■ ,L';’ 7'" *,urrtHJ,Ml,,iS ^ with tl.cir connection and
latum to each other, and to imderstaud lliairy ofthe ant of
chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while
.t increases its rapacity to make improvements. And such
■lie toe iaciuating powers attached to the pursuit of thi*
im Oiler, that I ranee is fast becoming* nation of chemists
in consequence ofthe general study of the science by the la-’
J.es as well as gcatiemtH. 1
Urn respectable Caiautow of land will be much henefitted
b> actpianjt,mcu «,lH chemistry. It. will teach tl.em the
pmpertus ouhesoil they cite me, the ar, of mak™^
dr.t'ddr ,k'"- b*,,<ls f,l Vfgttables US Well >1S Maw y, best*.
, t-'I tor th or respective turns. An idea of this may ba
tor-Tted Iron, the tammw fact, tiiat bv a judit ions management
‘he >■1-^S such quantities of salt-n“er w«e
proiuicd ton he powder uvmufiu lories as to enable the Frwtch
government to prosecute their war! «rrr«PCtt
Ti. be able duett the presence, anil discriminate be
roT'i 'r "mo.vt't metals, as. well as to make
btetti ofU.ns<l*r-",l*"°"SO‘ the consli*
, <*> inuhcui.ll. springs; to detect rbe adulteration*of
""“"’I other drinks ; and, to correct corrupted aiis, Z t
,e-rlCn,':i lo ,ni-r individuals. - *
■mds'ltrUore!!! of b"'l>cs_The Arts of making Gunpowder
ano .Saltpetre common halt—and all other Salts—Of Tan.
M-^rTfn ,U"i,yinr i'n'1 Ppcscrvin* animal ajtdvcgc
here'“*"* «• «*«*
Hijth«*n \\ art—Ol’Brewing
-Distilling, Ac. Ac. depend oa
^ tiy.
No ilo.il,. most of them would be improved bv t further cu
.- '">»> in simplicity, could b
dint it; but a -mail p.„t ofthe ti no often m.speot by the a,
tst ■ ril,.v will appear less doubtful, by the following u.
lae s from a lett.-r I received from >he I'osld.-nt, Mr. .Udfr,
Vlouiit-Vcrnou, ^ JuJ-e 'V"W«S«« <
„ n,.t. . ‘‘ MiiSTtctun, August 18CT5.
O. the importance ot turning a knowledge of chemist!
to household purposes, 1 have teen long ,*rt>f„,|. The com
uion herd ot philosophers seem to write only for,,ne motile,
1 no ( hem,at.s have tilled volume* on the comp,,sit,on of
t.nm-and sttbst.cnces of m> -ort of importance to the purposc
h“n "h“e thc “fix nf m.vkmg bread, butter, .-henaTvi
negar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain n,tally uiaxplainer
late'nr Ph s ,at,,|y given the chemistry of wine malnug; th
ate Dr. Pennington dal the same as to bread, and p om,So
to pursue the Ime ot rendering his knowledge useful to com
non ide; Kit. death deprived us of his labours. Good trej
« T ' Should receive general approbation.
Accept ol my ^lut .rirvw, *
4* and itdMi!Alices of respect.
“ Tit: JEFFERSQW
Mo»NT-\ krnon, 1.0th September 1805.
I have long tliou-ht. that a work upon the plan von sue.
f V m!,rh ."'am,’d '>y ‘hose who form the great' bulk of
tre itP °n ?Mfl1 SUbiecW- 1 hilve '•« met with a singlo.
treatise.! whirl! has not appoared unnecessarily obscured by
technical terms, which only scholars can understand They
have been more generally aildres.scd to the comprehension of
" m‘u"’ th:"' lo thosc of ,hf‘ humbler walks of life ;
lor whose use this science might be made most essentially to
contribute, by adapting it to their capat ities, and by point
ins out Me way by which its principles may be applied to the
ntorecommonans, in which they are daily employed. You
ai ill I think, do -real good to society and.bv oxecutir.it.
such a work as you propose. My best wishes will aceoraS?
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“ BUSH. IVJSHLXGl'ON.”
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I shall oiler a new view of tncait of ascertain*.; the fertilhy
ol lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, whiehhw
been approved ot by some distinguished characters
also relate some original experiments a part of which esta
blish a hitherto disputedd ‘trine culling
lii-tu on the art ol enriching impoverished land
. You will now determine by your subscription, whether th..
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