Norfolk gazette and publick ledger — Norfolk [Va.], 1810-02-19 00:00:00, page 3

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r argottients could
IfJT to «uppftu the cqns'li
legislature to expresi in ftpini. .
in wbiefc flwy and their cousttajen
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involve# they may be found in the very, able trflg
tite upon the enrfstilulitiu, culled " The Ftf/Mirt*
published by Messrs. J/oefisoM, and IfMiltnn,
in the year 1788, in which the right of tke state*
t# interfere* the certainty of their interference in ea
KPl*f danger, and Ibctnunty to the citizen arising
from such interference, are most ably urged as ma
tins far the adoption of the constitution.
But why do we took roond us for arguments ; If
the ease were even a doubtful one, do not the late
resolves of Pennsylvania, Nortk Carolina, Alary
»**d Georgia, not only justify, but demand
interference?
Will yun suffer the small majority of advocates
fora ruinous war to have their hands strengthened,
and their hearts encouraged, by the forward and
iffeddling votes of a few democratirk stater, and
•ill you refuse a like support to year own friends in
jeoHjgrrst, who only want your aid to crown their
honourable efforts with complete success f
This is no opposition to mcasuies adopted.—It is
therefore less exceptionable than the measures of
last year, which were, however, proper and honor
l^flhfe. The question is now su/tjuilice. 11 is yet m
<yiecided whether we shall have war or peace—whe
«tl»ir we shall join the car of the ronqueiour of the
world, and grace his triumph, or shall retain our
rank among the nations of the world.
Shall we wait till our remonstrances shall he of
no avail? And especially shall we, by our nil: net,
leave congress to believe' that we agree with those
Hate* which are urging them to war ?
Nor is this the worst sirl-of the picture. The ques
turn has been agitated. It is now before you. You
cannot shrink from a decision. If you refuse to ex
press any opinion, it will be attributed either to an
acquiescence in a ruinous war, or to a fear, an un*
manly fear, of doing your duty.
Excnse this simple supposition. Y'ou are inca
pable of such misplaced timidity. The people look
to you fiir measures of dignity and firmness. They
look to you for salvation. They regard you as our
token did your predecessors in the times which tri
id men’s souls. Y#u will aut, I am confident, dis
appoint them.
But lastly, il the right to petition and remon
strate is the birthright of Unions, is secured by
llagna Charts, and is confirmed to tts by the ex
press terms of our constitution, is the exercise of this
Tight expedient ?
Oh this subject I have only one word to say —Is
prosperity preferable to adversity ? Is honour bet
Ter than disgrace? Is peace more agreeable to reli
gion and to our interests than war ?
If you answer, as you most, these questions in
the affirmative, then you must admit that the inter
ference is expedient. The respectful opinion of this
state, while it is lawful and constitutional, is too
weighty to be despised by any rulers. Without yaur
wmcttrre*ces£^g*veriiinent would be so hardy, hate,
over strong mnvmtcrs, as to engage in a war.
But when congress are split mtd harmless facti
sns, when n> twenty members agree in their pro
jects (exrept the venerable phalanx of federalists,)
* yndr opinions will be derisive.
Speak, then, respected legislators! speak peace
•nto this unhappy and anxious people, and millions
will rise up and call you the saviours of your coun
try.
MASSACIIL’SETTENSIS.
* Nkw-Youk, Feb. 9.
LATEST LONDON NEWS.
VIA LISBOV.
By thearrival of theship Amelia, in 45 days
from Lisbon, we have received Pmtuguese Gazett’s
to the23d of December, containing London dates
fothe30tbof November, four days later than be
fore received. The Lisbon Gazette of the 22d De
> winter contains a spirited decree of tbe govern
ment, in the name of the prinre Regent, for supply
ing the deficiencies in the regular tumps and militia,
an*for a general conscription, to be called inio nr
* tual Service,' as the exigencies of tbe state may re
quire. Its great length precludes a publication of it
In our paper. By the 6th article, all persons in the
kingdum between the ages of IS and 35 years, of a
certain height, are subjert to the conscription, with
some necessary exceptions, for the benefit of agri
culture, commerce, navigation and the arts and
sciences. A great number of provisions ere enact
ed to secure the execution of the decree, and very
severe penalties denounced against all who may at
tempt to evade it.
Boston, February 7
The Brazillian Empire.
TM new empire now forming on the continent of
South'Americu, by the Portuguese in Brasil, will
Mil heroine a subject which will arrest the utten
sjdsfllof the citizens ol the United Stairs; and we
spire happy in learning the existence therein of the
most friendly disposition towards their northern
neigh torn s. We hope the disposition will be cbe
rithed. A gentleman who bes lately returned to
lb ft country, from South America, has furnished
M with the following account of the reception which
' a number nf American passengers met the last sum
mer at Scare Grande, on the north roast of Bra
|iU— •
M July 3, 1809.—Anchored off the town of
Tfrtgllesa,capital of Seara Grande, on the N. coast
of E&zil. '1| "'MM
il. The town lies in lat. 3,42, S. longt 41,30,
W. On going ashore, we immediately waited up
40 thegovrrnour of Ihe captaincy,* agreeably to the
custom otthe place, lit excellency received os
W'th hospitality ; offered os every thing we
fonUei^Kt, and invited us te dine with him the
r MX t day . In the morning nf the 4th July • e call
ad on bis excellency, and informed him, that we
deemed it our doty to mention to him, that at citi
pen* of the United States we were accustomed to
• This magistrate is said to be of the blood royal of
ffbe Hone of Brdgaota.—H's title is, *• Illustns&i
too-RxceUentissimo Signor Luts Barba de Mes
srs, Fidulgn da Cat* de sue, Alteza Real o Principe
llegentede Portugal, Cavalletro do ordem de Chris
to, Governador da Captauia Indepeadente do §eara
Grande, e Prestdante d* Junta da Reel Fazenda da
meima Capitania, &c.” !Vi hove ghen this title in
full, that am officer possessing so moth- urbanity, may
5U#
eelebntftJtn this
Wi»Wi*tl*
a**e*u
M& ****•»
SBn» tubs*m Uon pfspftrders that tl
mfiof P*rtogalshuilrffr*b<d»t*d»f*i»^ and
tM salvtee ot the ebip be answered, At tho«
oVIort »f repaired U* <*ie palace, wh«r« «« met
Ah* military, civil and ecclesiastical authorities,
and principal inhabitant* of the towt* ami partook
of an elegant and sutnptuntil-dinner. Af»*>i the
doth was removed, hit excellency pave, ** The A
meriean Nation—perpetuity to their Independence
which was^nimediately announced hy a royal salute ]
from .the fort. The American guests then rose and
gave, " His Majesty the Prince Regent, and all the
royal family—happiness to them and thewhole Por
tuguese nation" At the close of the entertain
meni, the Intendunt gave, “ The citizens of the
United States—particularly those of Boston."
VYliich was retained by one of the American gentle
men, who gave, “ The il/iuhurns Governor of the
Captaincy cf Sertra Grande, and the inhabitants of
its capitalThs evening ended with a concert and
ball."
Our informant adds that during the six weeks
they remained at Fontellcza, they received the most
marked attention, politeness and hospitality ; and
nothing seemed te have been mnitled to impress on
them a favourable opinion of the inhabitants of a
place hitherto unknown to the commerce of the U
nited States. We learn likewise that a minister
from the United States to the Brazilian court had
been long and anxiously looked for at Rio Janeiro ;
where, we believe, we have not even a vice-consul
or agent.
ELECTIONS.
The canvas for governnur has hern opened with
great, and we think a highly auspicious spirit, in
New York state. In New Hampshire, likewise, the
friends of thee best interests of the state, and of
course of goveroour Smith, are on. the alert, and are
repelling with dignity and courage the warfare of
srurriihty and falsliood which, as usual, has been
waged against him by a desperate faction ; and we
hope lus triends are so active and organized as to
ensuie the honourable triumph of talent and inte
grity. The patriots iu both stales may rest assur
ed that the good old cause shall receive, in Massa
chusetts, that successful support which must re
I suit irom energy, union and magnanimity.
MORE EMBARGO BLESSINGS.
\\p. learn from official and other sources, that
during the last year, there were shipped from Que
bec, 1 IM BI.ll which cost Three Millions n\ dollars;
| Staves to the amount of One Million of dollars,
and Ashes to the amount of Fifteen hundred thou
sand dollars ; all of the produce of the United
States, and all carried to Europe in British bottoms ;
while the American shipping—especially that part
of it, built and adapted to fhe carrying trade—have
been laid up as useless, or employed in a trade they
are not best calculated for. ' The inhabitants ol
Afaine— particularly those who are sticklers for the
•-nibargo-oien now in office, and their measures—
will do well to reflect on these facts ; and dulv ap
preciate the cause which makes the western wilder
ness to flourish ; encourages tile flag of a foreign
nation ; and which, by forbidding the trade with
Great Britain, excludes them from the best market
for their timber, lumber, and other produce.
Congress of the United States.
IN SENATE.—Monday, February 12.
The hill to prevent she issuing of sea-letters ex
cept to certain vessels, was read a second time and
committed to Messrs. Bayard, Bradley, and Laib.
The consideration of the bill to engage in the
service of the United States for a short period a
corps of volunteers was, on motion of Mr. Bradley,
further postponed until Monday next.
Mr. Lyon’s motion calling for information «n the
amonnt of duties accruing from imports Irom the
Mediterranean, and also for the amount of duties
accruing Irom the duly commonly called the Medi
terranean fond, was taken np and agreed to.
Tui.-sday, February 13.
The bill to prescribe the mode of application for
the purchase of land at the several land offices and
for the relief of Joab Garret, was passed to a third
reading.
AMERICAN NAVIGATION BILL.
Mr. Smith of Md. Irom the rommttiee to whom
was referred the hill “ concerning commercial in
tercourse with Great Britain and France, and their
dependencies, and for other purposes,” reported the
same with aU amendment (nolatlerting the principle
of the bill) which was read. The bill is made the
order of the day for Monday next.
Mr. Reid’s motion for an amendment to the con
stitution ot the United States wasfurlher discussed;
and on motion of Mr. Crawford referred to a com
mittee for further consideration. Messrs. Reid,
Cruwfnrd, Leib, Giles, and Pickering compose the
committee.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mo*day, February 12.
Mr. Fisk reported the census bill with amend
ments ; whirh were read and committed to a com
mittee of the whole house.
TORPEDOES.
Mr. Dawson. On bearing the journal read, I
find that on last Friday a letter was received by the
speaker from a Mr. Fulton. What merit is due to
his'invention I will not pretend to say ; but I know
Mr. Fulton to be a man of science and successful ex
periment, af which he has given proofs both in Eu
rope and this country. It seems'to me that some
attention ought to be paid to his communication.
I therefore move you that his letter be referred to a
select committee.
Mr. Dawsou’s motion was agreed to, sad a com
mittee appointed, consisting of Messrs. Dawson,
Taylbr, and Baron.
Mr. Then (T.) offered the following resolution
“ Raalred, That ths president of the United
States be requested to cause to be laid befora tbit
house a statement of the partiralar sums of money
which from time to time, since the commencement
of the. government, have been appropriated and ex
pended lor the purpose of fortifying the' pot^tod
hxrhour* of the United Slates and of any ofIftr
n tones thereof;'hod the sau» of money, if any,
which r«nia^Hhcxp«n<lrdi” : T1,
The tnofjBPwas uegatfred, 41 to 39. v*
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Mid** Wf># life.
J- <r<fo«*fcr*ble d«M t#lo*fi«tVMterM,<
WtO—aSWifofl^:►•;;!#.• • ■;■; • fvi%n
I'M committee rose and reported the bill, and the
h^u»r adjourned a-thr** «*Wk.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
r nil Ram, Clifford) 30 days from &t. Bartbo
Ioi»i»w»r bound to Willmingion, N. C. put in on «c.
count ot iumr.ry wind*, cargo Rum, Sugar & Cof
fee, to tbe Antler.
Sloop Four Cousins, Wales, 4 days from Charles
ton. ,
SchV Reliance, llowes, 5 devs from Chatham.
S. h’r JVillmin, Cruel, 18 days jrwn Boston, Sail,
Martin I'isk,
Sch’r Eudicc, Merrill, 9 days from Portland.'
lo Hampton Ruuds, icfr#r Luwji, Martin, 13'
weeks from Konigsburg, in dittrru, hound to Balti
more.
Also sch r Richmond, Finney, 10 days from Ha
vanan, Sugar & Molasses.—The scli’r Elisa, Mar
tin, sailed the 7th Feb. for Bristol, R, I.—The.brig
Jane, Sage, of Middleton, sailed tbs 8th for New
i oris.—The sch’r Harriot, Butler, of this port had
just arrived.—The hrig Commerce, Allen, 30 days
from Hriitoi, R, I, hadjust arrived.
Tomorrow, (Tuesday,) February 20
Offic£0’Ck,Ck, W,U bcSiV.t the Subscriber'*
An Invoice of DRT GOODS,
Consisting of
Cottons, Cambrieks, M uslins, Hosiery,
Cloths, Shoes, Callicoes, Stc.
also,
3000 wt. good Coffee,
22 hogsheads and 20 barrels N. E. Rum
6 hogsheads Fish, 20 barrels Sugar, ’
7 barrels Train Oil, and 41 kegs ToJ»ccd.
T. Blanchard.
Febauary 19.
-•—-— ■
On Wednesday next the 21st in-tant,
if fail-, if not the next fair day, at XI o’clock, on
Kewton's Wharf, will I* sold,
The CARGO of the Brig Speedwell,
Captain Dole, on a voyage from Havanna to New
buryport, and put into this port in distress—Con
sisting of
185 hogsheads')
S3 tierces £ MOLASSES.
9 barrels J
4 hogsheads Honey
14 bags and three barrels Green Coffee, and
2 large Anchors.
Edwin Lee.
February 19.
For FREIGHT,
The Schoner Reliance, •
-Capta’n Howes—wil take it freight
to any port in the United States. For terms apply to
Martin Fisk.
Who has just received from said vesstl,
6 cases half pint Tumblers,
12 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards.
Afloat,
2000 bushels Cadiz Salt.
February 19. j
For Sale Oft ll M. MERRILL.
On board the Schooner Eunice, lying at Campbell's
Wharf,
50 hogsheads N. E. Rum,
50 barrels do.
60 hogsheads best retailing Molasses.
3 do. W.). Rum,
16 barrels Mackarel.
50 bushels Clover Seed.
February 19. 3*c
Razors, Soap and Water,
Rendered unmeessarft Oft the incomp arable nevly
invented
Shaving Composition Cakes,
By'a gentleman lately fit>m the continent of Europe,
and now residing in New-York—Have the complete
effect of shaving by gentle friction to the beard ; and
the publick are assured that they do not contain a
single article injurious to the skin, but leaves after
1 the removal of the beard a most agreeable smooth
ness and softness, and entirely destroys cutaneous
i irruptions which occasions very disagreeable and dis
tressing pain in shaving with a razor.
There is now a few dozen for sale at the shop of
Doctor Gregory, at one and two dollars each ; the
one dollar cake will be sufficient for one year and
shave every day ; the other for two years.
N. B. They are particularly recommended to offi
cers and sea-faring gentlemen.
February 19.
1
Fifty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Navy Yard, Gosport,
(Va.) the following privates in the Marine Corps,
via, oh the'night of the 13th Instant,
ANDREW WATSON, says he was born in the
state of New-Jersey, 35 years of age, 5 feet T inch
es high, grey eyes, brown hair, antisallow complex
ion, by occupation a former.
Also on the night of the 14th instant, AMBROSE
LIPSOOMK, born in the state of Virginia, Buck
ingham County, 30 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches
high, blue eyes, sandy hair, dark complexion, by
occupation a tailor. *
On the same night, ISAAC HALL, born in the
state of Connecticut, 18 years of age, 5 feet 5 1-3
inches high, grey eyes, brown hair, ruddy complex
ion, by occupation a former.
Also ou the night of the 17th instant, JAMES
GLASGOW, born in the state of North-Cantina,
31 years of age, 5 feet 10 1-3 Inches high, light ayes,
i New-York, 11 years of age, , ,
ches high, grey eyes, yellow hair, fair complexion,
by occupation a former.
TEN DOLLARS with the necessary expense*
will he paid for securing dKb deaerter, a ad securing
hiaa or them in any Jail in the UnitodStatoai ar by
delivering them at nay military poet meat convr L
to where toi^ewpeta yy bp epprOandod*
Fabrvary if, v-s-ig
h ■:*’ h v
I • • ||
l ' ■ r ■ M for
: 260 Tori ^ '
^OtftlWWrttf SMw, «•« SDfaMfr'
For term* apply u> the owners*. (h
' Mackinder
February 15<
'For f’nifht
uWflMEo W( M. Nirhuls,
burthen about POO tore)*—.hourly
New-York, •
EdwarcTS. 1
Who ha* f ir Salt, (jiiit ret
12 chest* fresh Hytmm Tto
20 000 weiRht Green Coffee,
Fehn.ary 14.
( FOR CHARTER. «
>The good-new Ship Ore$tes»?
***«!?• Copt. Attn,
» Chpt. Attn,
Burthen 3401 * * r ’
hogsheads tobacco* will be ready far
I of a cargo in a few dura. For term*
app|fy toPt,OI> •c“r8° '» a few (fey*. For ternp
Moses Myer? *j|fcn.'
Who >rfef for Sab- OOtdfrdmttin
8,000 bushels fine SALT, and * few C»4tcs Liaot*.
pool WARF.. ..
February 14.
TOR BQViiON,
wrote The Schooner Rebecca,
aBwWriSow Captain Smith,
Will sail in fotir days—she is a strong substanth
good vessel, will carry 1000 barrels. For freight*
passage apply on board at Southgate** vrbarf, or j
MAlt'IlN FISK.
Who hn* for mte on hoard *aid vend,
10 hogsheads N. E. HUM.
February 14. 3
To be Sold on Monday the 1
March next, in the town of PoRntpK
the Coui t-H 'Use,
A TRACT of LAND,!
Containing abont sixty acres, lying and being
in Norfolk County, in the Parish of Elizabeth
on Broad Creek, formerly the property .of E
Jacomic, sold by virtue of a deed in trust, gi
the late Charles S. Boush ; the act of assemh
in force as it respects “ executions, d*
trust, kc."
govern the sale. This place is
three miles from Norfolk “by land or watt* *
are on the premises a Dwelling-House, On
and other improvements.
James Dawleyy Truste
February 17. • , tde *
Will be sold oh Saturday, 2*th instJ
at XII o'Clock In the forenoon mi the premise* lit*
ready money, by virtue of a deed in trust M se
cure a sum of money due to Jchx Lulu.
a ir(xr of, Land,
With a two story HOUSE thereon, situated betweetd
Amelia-street and Mr. P. Bacon's Lot, and ai$<
mg the Lot of Mr. Thomas Constable, in tbe>l
rough of Norfolk—dimensions of said Lot it 45 1
front and rearand from 139 to 132 feet deep,
February 14‘
A proclamation,
BY THE PRES WE NT OF THE UN.
STATES '
WHEREAS Information has been received
number of individuals, who have deserted fsc
army of the United States, tome of whom
sought shelter without thejuM, diction thereof, hevei
become sensible of their offence, and are desirous oC
returning to their duty—.
A full pardon is hereby granted and procisitnWfl
to each And all of such irdi vtduals as shall,
four months from thedate hereof. surrender ihefn*
selves to the commanding officer of any miiifarvpMlI
within the United States, Or the territories themof.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the at el of
the United States to be affixed to these presents,and
signed the same with my hand.
Done at the City of Washington, jthe 39ih day of
January, in the year.of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ten, and of the Independent*
of the United States of America tSkev thirty"
fourth. ' ^ •< ' > •
(Signed) JAMMfldA130801%
By the President, -
R. SMITH,
LANDING
'his Day on NcwtonV,
the brig Speedwell, Capt. Dole, from
185 hogsheads")
33 tierces > Superior quality Ko|
9 hogsheads Honey,
30 boxes Segars, and 3 Aachen* -k'
For Salt hy
Fehruary 17i
,„„v FDR SALE,
49 hogsheads ^Petersburg 1
■elected for thi Landon Mark*
Id bale* Virginia Cotton,
250 barrel*'Fredericksburg $iperfiftejgk
16000 weight Coffee, 1 PjiHfiMt te
|wy
1300 do. C°ct>*, i
500 barrels •oftTur^ ‘®“
750 do. SullblkTer.
55 ' do. Fork,
3()Q knakele Psee.