Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-01-29 00:00:00

THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
FOR NEW-YORK, The Ship NANKING, Will sail in six days—Freight will be taken on moderate terms—Apply to Phinehas Dana & Co. January 20
FOR FREIGHT, The Schooner UNION, Burthen 90 tons, Benjamin Buck, Master—A freight for the West-Indies will be preferred—For terms apply to Martin Fisk. Who has for Sale, 20 casks choice pickled Cucumbers, 50 kegs No 1 BUTTER, for family use. January 20
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Brig COMMERCE, John Price, Master, Will sail in ten days, and can take 40 or 50 hhds. on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. January 17.
FOR BOSTON, The Sch't LAURANY, Capt. HICKENSON, will sail in 4 or 5 days. For freight or passage apply to Martin Fisk.
Who has This Day landing from said Vessel, 70 Barrels No 2, BEEF, 50 do. 1, do. 20 Half do. 1, do. 30 Barrels MACKAREL, 40 do. N. E. RUM, 50 Boxes Fresh CHOCOLATE, 100 do. Mould CANDLES, 100 do. Brown SOAP, 20 do. Spermaceti CANDLES, Fresh Hyson and Young Hyson TEA, And a small invoice of SHOES, SOAL, LEATHER, CALF SKINS, and BOOT LEGS. In Store, 10 Hogsheads choice Antigua RUM. Jan. 13.
FOR CHARTER, The Schooner LIBERTY, Joshua Bangs, Master, An excellent vessel, will carry about 1200 barrels—For terms, apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. January 8.
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The fine, newly coppered, fast sailing SHIP HIGHLAND MARY, Will take freight to amount of 200 hogsheads Tobacco on liberty; will be ready in a few days—Apply to Mr. PETER GORDON, or to Geo. Murray, & Co. January 8.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The complete and fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, 178 tons, or 1400 barrels, JOHN PIKE, master, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Martin Fisk.
Who wants a FREIGHT also for the Schooner ELIZABETH, B. Joy, Master, 650 barrels burthen. Apply as above. January 6.
FOR CHARTER, The Brig HARRIOT, Robert Leach, Master, Apply to Phinehas Dana & Co.
Who have received per sail Brig, 7 hogsheads N. E. RUM, 17 barrels do. 9 do. SUGAR, 12 do. BEEF, 10 casks RAISINS, 1 hhd. MOLASSES, 9 quintals FISH, 2 bbls. MACKEREL, 5000 BRICKS. January 3.
The fine new fast sailing Schooner FAME, Wm. Warnom, master, burthen about 700 barrels, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo—will take a freight to the West-Indies if applied for in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30.
THE SLOOP GEORGE, Russell Towler, Master, burthen about 400 barrels, wants a freight to Charleston, S. C. or Savannah. Apply to the master, or D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The American BRIG THOMAS, A. HENNAH, Master, burthen about 1500 barrels Flour. For terms apply to Robert Gibson. Dec. 30.
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship Amiable Antoniette, John Williams master, now in complete order to receive a cargo—A port in France will be preferred. Apply to the master on board, or to William Hartshorne, Jun. Dec. 30.
Wanted to Charter, A SHIP, of about 300 hogsheads burthen, to load for Falmouth and a Market.
Also, A VESSEL, of about 1000 barrels, to load for Madeira.—Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. Jan. 27.
FOR SALE ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS, The good Brig COMMERCE, Burthen 1100 barrels—Apply to William Hartshorne, Jr. Who offers for Sale,
SHERRY, MALAGA, TENERIFFE, particular LOAF SUGAR, CLARET in hhds. and boxes, FIGS in frails, Alexandria CRACKERS. January 24.
FOR CHARTER, The Schooner LAURA, Captain Burgess—99 tons burthen, eighteen months old, in complete order for the reception of a cargo—A freight to Portugal or to the West Indies will be preferred—For terms, apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow.
Who has for Sale, 2000 best twilled SACK-BAGS. Jan. 22.
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Julia, Capt. Vickery, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels SALT. For Charter, to a Port in France, The Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery—burthen 354 hogsheads, in complete order, and will be ready to receive a cargo in twenty days.
The Ship PORTLAND, Capt. CALLENDER, is also offered for Charter to a Port in France; she will carry 315 hogsheads, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
Who has for Sale, 100 Bales Upland COTTON, of a good quality. December 2.
FOR SALE, A few Thousand Bushels St. Ubes SALT, a float. A small invoice about 2501. sterl. worth of HARDWARE, Consisting of 8d, 10d, and 20d, Nails, Spikes, Locks, Hinges, &c. Some Old London Particular MADERA WINE, Oliveira's Brand, warranted genuine, in pipes, hhds. and qt. casks. 8 hhds. choice MOLASSES. First quality SUGAR in barrels. Old Peach and Apple BRANDY in barrels. N. E. RUM—COFFEE in bags. &c. The whole of which will be sold low for short payments. Francis Smith.
Who expects by the Mahala from New-York, 5 pipes old 4th proof Cogniac BRANDY. January 27.
SWEDISH IRON. A few tons just received by schooner Mokawk, from Copenhagen, for Sale by Moses Myers. Jan. 22.
Norfolk Drawbridge. THE President and Directors of the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, have this Day declared a Dividend of Seventy Cents on each Share in the Capital Stock of the said Bridge, equal to three and half per cent for the half year, which will be paid after the 12th February, on application to William Cannack, Treasurer. Jan. 22.
ST. UBES SALT. The CARGO of the Swedish Ship Princess Wilhelmina, consisting of about 14,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT, of an excellent quality—For sale on liberal terms if taken a-float. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Jan. 22.
Just arrived, and will be landed at Campbell and Wheelers' wharf, out of the British brig Mary, from St. Vincents, 40 Hogsheads Prime SUGARS, and a few puncheons RUM—to be sold on liberal terms by Robert Dickson. Jan. 22.
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20.
If George William Clarke who left England for this Country in July, 1802, is living, he will hear of something to his advantage on application at this of fice. Norfolk, Jan. 15.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A smart active Negro MAN, From 20 to 23 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 10.
JUST LANDED, 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havanna Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY.—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6.
CONCLUSION Of Documents accompanying the PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, respecting the application of HAMET CARAMALLI, Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli.
COPY. From commodore Barron to the secretary of the navy. MALTA, 6th April, 1805.
SIR, Having in my respects of yesterday given a full account of the present disposal of the squadron under my command, and whatever had occurred of notice since my preceding despatches, I have now the honour to lay before you a sketch of Mr. Eaton's transactions in Egypt, and the measures which have been in consequence thereof adopted. The accompanying communications from that gentleman to the navy department, joined with copies of those addressed to me, and the collateral correspondence betwixt capt. Hull and him, to all which I beg leave to refer you minutely, will afford you a wide view of the subject, whilst it precludes the necessity of lengthy comments from me. You will there perceive the many and unforeseen difficulties which Mr. Eaton met with in finding the ex-bashaw, who had joined the fortunes of the Mamelukes. You will be apprised of the situation in which matters stood at the departure of the Argus from Alexandria, on the 19th of February, and the plan which he had chalked out to pursue the intended co-operation with Hamet. On receipt of these advices I made immediate arrangements to send such part of the succours requested by the bashaw and Mr. Eaton, as could be procured here, and as I considered myself authorised by my instructions to afford; and captain Hull sailed again on the 26th ultimo, in the Argus with the Hornet sloop, (the same which I mentioned having purchased) under convoy, carrying a supply of money, provisions, &c. He directed his course for Bomba, (a place about 60 miles to the eastward of Derne) where, as you will collect from the papers inclosed, he confidently expected to open a communication with the bashaw and his followers.—Such, sir, is the present situation of the business.
I am well aware that you will feel an anxiety to know my opinion with regard to the probable success of this co-operation; but until I have further intelligence and more data to go by, it were improper even to hazard a conjecture. In perusing the letters from Mr. Eaton, and weighing the nature and consequences of certain measures in his contemplation, I must own that I have felt some uneasiness, arising out of a fear that he has taken a wider scope in his engagements to the bashaw, than is compatible with the ideas and intentions of government, or with the authority vested in me, as relates to the subject of co-operation. I have stated this apprehension in a communication to Mr. Eaton, in which I have also explained in precise terms, my own ideas, and how far I conceived he might proceed without committing himself or the country. A copy of my letters will be found annexed. I feel confident that the sentiments there expressed, and the principles laid down, with respect to the plan in question, will meet your approbation. From the concurring information, principally from persons well acquainted with the Bashaw, which I have recently received of his character and conduct, I confess that my hopes from a co-operation with him are less sanguine than they were. Perhaps, however, I may shortly have reason to raise my expectations to their former standard; but till something occurs to justify the belief that he possesses more courage, energy and talent, than those who appear to know him well, give him credit for, it would be reprehensible to flatter myself or the government with prospects, which the result may disappoint. I am equally at a loss to calculate the effects of this co-operation upon the mind of the reigning bashaw; a short time will throw light upon this interesting point. In the mean while I cannot conceal from you my candid opinion, that from the obstinacy hitherto evinced by Jussuf Hashaw, and the pertinacity of his character, not unmixed with bravery and other qualities belonging to a soldier, added to the natural advantages of his situation, the contest promises to be more arduous than was at first anticipated. Our co-operation with Hamet may, and in all probability will, induce him either to offer us terms at once, or, finding his dominions menaced and his life endangered, to put every thing to the hazard of war. In the latter case we may naturally conclude that his resistance will not only be obstinate, but desperate. I look with anxiety for the return of the vessel which sailed a few days since for Tripoli, with supplies for the prisoners, she will undoubtedly bring important intelligence.
The ex-Bashaw's secretary of state, whom you will find mentioned in Mr. Eaton's correspondence, returned in the Argus to join his master. He appeared to be a sensible, discreet old man; he brought me a letter from the bashaw, a translation of which, with a copy of my answer, is attached to the accompanying papers.
Commodore Barron to William Eaton, Esq. MALTA, 15th April, 1805.
SIR, I had the honour of addressing you very fully on the 22d ult. by capt. Hull; since when I have received no advices from the Barbary coast. It was not till the 12th instant that the Congress arrived here from Messina, with the field artillery, which capt. Decatur experienced considerable delay and difficulty in procuring. It was my intention to have sent that frigate to the coast, but on making particular inquiry of a pilot well acquainted in that quarter, I find that the impracticability of approaching the shore with heavy vessels, renders the communication extremely uncertain and difficult. I have, therefore, thought it prudent to waive my original intention, and to despatch the Nautilus schooner whose light draught of water will enable her to approach the coast with greater safety and advantage. Capt. Dent shapes his course for Bomba, where I calculate he will find you with the bashaw and army, and where I hope he will have little difficulty in establishing an intercourse. He has on board his schooner two brass field pieces, with trains, powder, shot, &c. complete, which he is directed to deliver to your possession. I hope they will reach you safe, and have no doubt but they will be found extremely serviceable in the progress of your operations. Nothing material has occurred since capt. Hull's departure. The harbour of Tripoli remains closely blockaded. The President frigate sailed this day to reinforce the vessels already on that station. Capt. Dent is instructed, after delivering the artillery and stores, to return immediately to this port with despatches from you. You will readily imagine my anxiety to hear of your proceedings and prospects.
I am respectfully, &c. (Signed) S. BARRON.
Extract of a letter from William Eaton, Esq. to commodore Barron, dated, DERNE, April 20th, 1806.
The information I have the honour to forward of this date, stating, in abstract, occurrences since my last, will not disappoint the expectations my calculations there may have formed. Certain periods of your letter of the 22d ult. require a distinct and separate answer. This I shall do with candour. It was understood when government came to a determination to try the effect of a co-operation with Hamet Bashaw, against the enemy, that provision would be made, adequate to the experiment; six field pieces, a thousand stand of arms, with suitable ammunition, and eighty thousand dollars, were asked for by Hamet Bashaw, while yet in possession, of this province, and gaining ground against the usurper. The secretary of the navy informed me that the arms ammunition and fifty thousand dollars would be furnished, and they were to have been put on board at Hampton Roads, while the squadron were getting ready for sea. Information arrived of the bashaw having been driven from his post and retired to Egypt. In consequence of which it is to be presumed the supplies getting in readiness were withheld, as the success of the experiment then appeared very doubtful. The twenty thousand dollars deposited with the consul-general at Algiers, to be applied to this service, cannot be supposed adequate to the purpose of bringing the bashaw from his exile in Egypt, placing him in a situation to act against a rival, possessed of all the resources of his kingdom, and carrying his plan of operations into effect, whatever may have been the dispositions of the people towards him. The 20,000 dollars, therefore, could have been meant only to assist the research of the bashaw, and the revival of his affairs, in case our plan should be thought feasible. Hence I think it is not presuming too far to conclude, that the unlimited discretion vested in the commander in chief, in regard to all the exigencies of the war, and particularly as it relates to the object in view, extends to every matter necessary to its accomplishment. The instructions of the secretary of the navy certainly cannot mean to tie him down to any limited application. The advantages calculated to result from the success of this measure have heretofore been stated, and thus far the experiment has not disappointed these calculations. We are in possession of the most valuable province of Tripoli; the high estimation the enemy places on this department of the kingdom is evidenced by the extraordinary efforts he has used to defend it, and by the menaces to which he has resorted to deter us from the operations here; his camp was only fourteen hours march from the place when we seized it by assault. I am this evening informed they are retreating and only regret we have not the means of pursuing them. The expenses already incurred in this expedition will amount to nearly thirty thousand dollars; for thirteen thousand of which we are indebted to Messrs. Briggs & Brothers of Alexandria, eleven thousand have been received through the hands of capt. Hull, including his advance and drafts in Egypt. I have disbursed nearly two thousand, and for the residue shall be indebted to individuals. This expense will not appear extravagant when it is considered that it covers all our expenditures in Egypt, where many sacrifices were necessary to pass the barriers of Turkish jealousy and avidity, in getting the Bashaw through that country; of furnishing horses, tents, arms and ammunition, preparatory to our entering the desert; of provisioning a thousand two hundred souls, and about two hundred horses, in that barren desert, upwards of forty days, a distance nearly five hundred miles, and of caravans for transporting these provisions the whole distance from Alexandria, and also the unavoidable expenditures in presents to chiefs, and payments to troops, in order to gain the one and avail ourselves of the services of the other.
last, will not disappoint the expectations my calculations there may have formed. Certain periods of your letter of the 22d ult. require a distinct and separate answer. This I shall do with candour.
It was understood when government came to a determination to try the effect of a co-operation with Hamet Bashaw, against the enemy, that provision would be made, adequate to the experiment; six field pieces, a thousand stand of arms, with suitable ammunition, and eighty thousand dollars, were asked for by Hamet Bashaw, while yet in possession, of this province, and gaining ground against the usurper. The secretary of the navy informed me that the arms ammunition and fifty thousand dollars would be furnished, and they were to have been put on board at Hampton Roads, while the squadron were getting ready for sea. Information arrived of the bashaw having been driven from his post and retired to Egypt. In consequence of which it is to be presumed the supplies getting in readiness were withheld, as the success of the experiment then appeared very doubtful. The twenty thousand dollars deposited with the consul-general at Algiers, to be applied to this service, cannot be supposed adequate to the purpose of bringing the bashaw from his exile in Egypt, placing him in a situation to act against a rival, possessed of all the resources of his kingdom, and carrying his plan of operations into effect, whatever may have been the dispositions of the people towards him. The 20,000 dollars, therefore, could have been meant only to assist the research of the bashaw, and the revival of his affairs, in case our plan should be thought feasible. Hence I think it is not presuming too far to conclude, that the unlimited discretion vested in the commander in chief, in regard to all the exigencies of the war, and particularly as it relates to the object in view, extends to every matter necessary to its accomplishment. The instructions of the secretary of the navy certainly cannot mean to tie him down to any limited application.
The advantages calculated to result from the success of this measure have heretofore been stated, and thus far the experiment has not disappointed these calculations. We are in possession of the most valuable province of Tripoli; the high estimation the enemy places on this department of the kingdom is evidenced by the extraordinary efforts he has used to defend it, and by the menaces to which he has resorted to deter us from the operations here; his camp was only fourteen hours march from the place when we seized it by assault. I am this evening informed they are retreating and only regret we have not the means of pursuing them. The expenses already incurred in this expedition will amount to nearly thirty thousand dollars; for thirteen thousand of which we are indebted to Messrs. Briggs & Brothers of Alexandria, eleven thousand have been received through the hands of capt. Hull, including his advance and drafts in Egypt. I have disbursed nearly two thousand, and for the residue shall be indebted to individuals. This expense will not appear extravagant when it is considered that it covers all our expenditures in Egypt, where many sacrifices were necessary to pass the barriers of Turkish jealousy and avidity, in getting the Bashaw through that country; of furnishing horses, tents, arms and ammunition, preparatory to our entering the desert; of provisioning a thousand two hundred souls, and about two hundred horses, in that barren desert, upwards of forty days, a distance nearly five hundred miles, and of caravans for transporting these provisions the whole distance from Alexandria, and also the unavoidable expenditures in presents to chiefs, and payments to troops, in order to gain the one and avail ourselves of the services of the other.
May 1st. The situation in which it is known Hamet Bashaw was found in Upper Egypt, must of itself suggest the idea, that he must be destitute of all means of moving a military expedition, except the attachment of his subjects. The possession of this province does not materially alter that situation. The general failure of the harvest, which the whole coast of Barbary experienced last season, together with the extraordinary tributes which Jussuf Bashaw has exacted to support the war, has rendered not only this, but every other part of Tripoli poor and oppressed, wholly destitute of contributing any thing very considerable to either of the rival brothers. This is a circumstance favourable to our measures, if we will go to the expence of profiting of it. No chief, whatever may be the attachment of his followers, can long support military operations without the means of subsisting and paying his troops. The observation is peculiarly applicable to the temper and circumstances of the Arabs of this country, who, in fact, form its real strength; who are poor, yet avaricious, and who being accustomed to despotism, are generally indifferent about the name, or person, of their despot, provided he imposes no new burthens. Stronger proof of this cannot be brought, than the difficulty Jussuf Bashaw's camp has found in recruiting its progress from Tripoli. It left there long since without two hundred men.
I have, this morning, intercepted six letters from that camp, dated only four days since, signed by the commander in chief, the governor of Bengazi, and aid-de-camp, addressed to the governor of Derne, and to several chiefs or sheiks, encouraging them to hope and perseverance, and stating that their delay has only been occasioned by expectations of receiving reinforcements from the Arab tribes. They have increased their number only three hundred, though they have passed through that part of the country nearest, and most nearly attached to the enemy.—Hamet Bashaw brought two thousand Arabs into the field on the 27th. This serves to shew the weight of money with these people, and is a pretty good criterion of the balance of influence between the two bashaws. With the aids contemplated by government to have been furnished Hamet Bashaw, when in the position he now holds, I have no doubt but he may proceed to the walls of Tripoli. But while I offer this opinion, I cannot conceal my apprehensions, grounded on experience, that when arrived there, he could effect little, without more military talents and firmness, than exists either in himself or the hordes of Arabs who attach themselves to him. They are exactly what Volney describes of the camps of the Egyptian beys, rather a rabble than an army; and in our affair they have held safe positions to catch fugitives, until the doors of the enemy were opened for plunder, when they became at once brave and impetuous. If, therefore, the co-operation is to be pursued with him, and its direction is to be confided to me, it must be on conviction that detachments of regulars may be occasionally debarked from the squadron, or procured elsewhere, to aid and give effect to such operations as require energy. With the supplies asked for, provisions for our Christians, and with the firm front of one regular regiment, I believe it would not be presuming too far, to engage, in conjunction with the squadron, to force the enemy to take refuge in a sanctuary. But I confess, sir, there is one discouraging circumstance resulting from the declared views in

GARDEN SEEDS.
The Subscriber has for Sale, at the Store of Mr. James Dowdall, opposite the New Market,
Fresh Garden Seeds,
Imported in the ship Shepherdess, from London—Also, Some CHOICE SEEDS, of this Country's growth, that can be warranted good, viz.
 EARLY FRAME PEA, over and Stone Turnip,  Early Nicholas do. Fennel—Furze—Salsola—Peas,  Early Charlton do. Salsopra—Scorzonera—Pea-  Early Pearl do. per Grass,  Golden Hotsper do. Large Windsor, Long Pod,  Dwarf Marrow do. White Blossom, and Gar-  Tall Green Marrow do. den Beans,  Imperial Green do. Canary and Hemp Seed,  Prolific do. Ocre—Brocoli,  Leadrian's Dwarf do. Red and White Clover Seed,  Blue Prussian do. Lucern and Timothy do.  Crown and Cabbage do.  Early and Late Cauliflower,  Early York CABBAGE,  Early Sugar Loaf do.  Early Battersea do.  Madeira do.  Drum Head do.  Winter do.  Red Dutch do.  Green Savoy do.  Scotch Kail—Red Beet,  Orange and Early Horse Car-  rot,  Solid Celery—Cured Parsley,  Turkey, Early Frame, Short  Prickly and Long Prickly  Cucumbers,  Cured Endive,  Dwarf Kidney Beans of all  sorts—Arbour Beans,  Broad Leaved Leek,  Silver Skinned, James, Ma-  deira, and Blood Red On-  ion,  Grand Admiral, Brown Dutch  Ice, Cabbage, Green Coss,  and Aleppo Coss Lettuce,  Scarlet, Short Top, Salmon,  and Red and White Turnip  Radish,  Parsnip—Rape,  White and Brown Mustard,  Round and Prickly Spinage,  Early Dutch, Norfolk, Han- 
Who solicits the patronage of the public, and being a regular instructed Gardiner, offers to his customers his services either to the culture or the proper season of sowing. Jan. 13. 428
Landing from on board the Brig Commerce, Price from Lisbon,
 72 Pipes, } Dry L. P. Lisbon Wines.  30 Hhds. }  162 Qr. Casks, }  5 Pipes, } Red do.  1 Hhd. }  100 Frails Fresh FIGS—all in good order and fit for immediate use, to be Sold on low terms. Apply to Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co. Who have in Store,  Very Old Genuine MALMSEY in Hogsheads, do. do. Brazil WINE, do. and qr. casks,  do. do. L. P. Madeira, do. do.  New do. do. do. in Pipes do. do.  do. do. L. M. do. do. do.  Old do. do. L. P. Oporto do. do.  Sweet do. do. Lisbon Wine, do. do.  Old do. do. L. P. Sherry do. do.  do. do. Coin. do. do.  Calcavellos, do. do.  Bordeaux CLARET in Boxes, do. do.  Old Cognac BRANDY, do. do.  Holland GIN, do. do.  Wine VINEGAR, do. do.  Old Antiqua RUM in Puncheons, do. do.  New Jamaica do. do.  SWEET OIL in Hhds. do. do.  Jamaica COFFEE in Bags and Tierces, do. do.  do. SUGARS Hhds. do. do.  And a few Boxes Spanish CHOCOLATE.  N. B. Private Families, Captains of Vessels, and country Gentlemen will be accommodated with the above in small quantities. Jan. 10. 5w 424 
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING
One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. * * * TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. 279
FOR SALE,
90 Tons LOGWOOD, 20,000 Feet MAHOGANY, 2000 Feet Mahogany BOARDS, 150 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO, afloat. Apply to
John Granbery. Who offers for Rent,
A DWELLING HOUSE,
very pleasantly situated near Boush-street, lately occupied by Col. Davies. December 2. 5w 317
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. 136
FOR SALE,
On board the schooner Rising States, captain Newcomb, lying at Newton's wharf,
30 hhds. MOLASSES,
100 HIDES. Phinehas Dana & Co. Dec. 20. 564
OFFICE OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT,
U. S. Norfolk, January 20, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in
approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or Bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. ROBERT OLIPHANT, Cashier. January 20. 443
A PARCEL OF CHOICE
Russia and Ravens DUCK, Landing, and for Sale by Moses Myers. Also,
1000 bushels Lisbon SALT, afloat.
January 20. 3w 445
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep, the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year. Henry Benbridge. October 9. 170
FOR SALE,
250 bbls. Superfine FLOUR,
Afloat. Apply to James Maurice & Co. January 6. 414
Landing this day from on board the Schooner Liberty, Joshua Bangs, master, from Jamaica,
68 Puncheons RUM.
For Sale by Moses Myers. Dec. 30. 9 386
FOR SALE,
The cargo of the Sch'r Sophia, Capt. Harding, from Bordeaux, consisting of
Hogsheads and Cases of old Claret, by
Moses Myers. January 3. 3w 406
Sugar & Coffee.
THIS DAY landing on Campbell's wharf, from on board the schooner Venus, capt. Goodwin, from Berbice,
21 Hogsheads Prime SUGARS,
And a few Bags Prime GREEN COFFEE.—For Sale by Martin Fisk. Jan. 1. 400
All persons having claims against the
Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. 339
FLOUR.
700 Barrels Mayo Mills of excellent quality, afloat, for Sale by Moses Myers. Dec. 27. 381
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. 262
KENDAL COTTONS.
The Subscribers have received per Ship Industry, captain Wright, from Liverpool,
A few Bales low priced Kendal COTTONS,
which they offer for Sale on liberal terms. Hunter & Gatewood. December 20. 363
FOR SALE,
Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of
12,000 Bushels SALT,
8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS.—Apply to William Pennock. December 20. 367
FOR SALE,
On board the Schooner Rising States, lying at Newton's whf.
PRIME PORK,
MESS BEEF in half barrels, PRIME do. in do. New-York BUTTER, SALMON in kits, Boxes HERRINGS, Kegs NETS TONGUES, MOULD CANDLES. Jesse Newcomb. Dec. 20. 363
BANK NOTES LOST.
A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Tho's & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks.
D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, 100 Dollars.
B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, 100 Dollars.
Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. 341
FOR RENT,
And immediate possession given,
The WAREHOUSE lately occupied
by Mr. Edward Roberts.—Also, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Johnston.—For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. January 20. 450
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER,
Have received by the ship PLANTER, Boush, from London, and FREDERICKA, from Liverpool, their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town—Among which are
 17 Bales of Napf Cottons.  18 do. of Rose Blankets.  8 do. Stripe do.  9 do. White and Red Flannels.  10 do. White Plains and Kerseys.  12 do. Blue do.  14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks.  6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  2 do. Yarn Hose.  2 do. Carpeting and Carpets.  8 do. Mixed Feamaughts.  16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats.  6 Trunks of Manchester.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.  30 Casks Shot.  150 Kegs of Gunpowder.  40 Casks Nails.  4 do. Seine Twine.  6 Trunks Men's and Women's Worsted Hose.  3 Bales of Ozanburgs.  Fleecy Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.  The above packages are well assorted. September 16. 145
TO RENT,
Two Brick-Houses, No. 22, and 23,
in Church-Street, near the Old Church.—They are well calculated for Dry Goods Stores, having been occupied for several years by persons 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 425
PICKLED OYSTERS
Put up by the Subscriber at the shortest notice—orders left at the Store of Mr. Discorinis, No. 1, Campbell's Wharf, will be punctually attended to. Samuel Bailey. January 6. 418
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS,
Imported in the ship Shepherdess, from London, for Sale,
CONSISTING OF
 Windsor Beans,  Long Pod do.  White Blossom do.  Early Mazagin,  Early Frame Pea,  Early Charlton do.  Early Nicholas do.  Golden Hotsper do.  Crown and Egg do.  Blue Prussian do.  Imperial Green do.  Spanish Mosotto, do.  Large Rouvival do.  Dwarf Prolifix do.  Dwarf Marrow do.  Tall Green do.  Wells Marrow do.  Early Yellow Snap,  Negro French do.  Black Speckled do.  Purple Speckled do.  Chinese and Scarlet do.  Harbour and White do.  Early Salmon Radish,  Salmon and Scarlet do.  Short Top and Naples do.  Red and White Turnip do.  Long White Transparent do.  Black Spanish do.  Early York Cabbage,  Sugar Loaf do.  Early and Late Battersea,  Madeira & Turnip Rooted do.  Large Drum Head do.  German Red do.  Colewort and Borcole,  Green and Yellow Savoy,  White Brocoli,  Hardy Green do.  Purple Branching do.  Early and Late Cauliflowers,  James' Keeping Onion,  Madeira and Welch do.  Red and Silver Skinned do.  Norfolk Field Turnip,  Red, Round, and Yellow do.  Hanover and Stone do.  Tan-kard do.  Ice and Cabbage Lettuce,  Hardy Hammersmith do.  Brown, Dutch, and Loaf do.  Green Turkey Cucumber,  Early Frame do.  Patagonian do.  Long and Short Prolifix do.  Large Orange Carrot,  Early Horn do. and Parsnip,  Red and White Beet,  Fall and Dwarf Nasturtion,  Solid Celery, Double Parsley,  Green Curled Endive,  Broad Leaved Leek,  Salsopra and Scorzonera,  Artichoke and Asparagus,  Chardon and Chervil,  Pimpernell and Root Scarcey,  Round and Prickly Spinach,  Broad Cross and Pepper Grass,  Mushroom Spaw,  Hemlock and Oya,  Saffron and Rape. 
A choice assortment of
Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS;
White and Red Clover; Lucerne, Furze Top, Bed Top, and Burnet Grass SEEDS; Furze SEED for making Hedges. Likewise,
Scotch and Pearl Barley, Oatmeal, and Fine
Durham Mustard.—By the next arrival he will be further supplied with the best of those articles. Samuel Osborne. Dec. 15. 352
WM. H. MCCUTCHEN,
No. 41, MAIN-STREET, Has received and offers for Sale, a general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
At the most reduced prices for CASH, Among which are,
 6-4 and 7-4 Cloths,  Cassimeres, Coatings,  Forest Cloths,  Rose and Striped Blankets,  Red, Green, and Blue Serges,  Durants,  Flannels, Fancy Coats,  Thicksets and Velvets,  7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens,  German Dowlasses,  Tickenburgs and Hessians,  Brown Hollands,  India Cottons, Cotton Stripes,  Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs,  Pullicat and Romal do.  Silk Shawls,  5-4 and 6-4 Sattin Check  Cambric Shawls,  Guernsey Frocks,  Swansdowns, Turkey Downs,  and Toiletens.  Men and Women's Worsted and Cotton Hose,  Pins, 3 1-2, 4 1-2, & 5 lbs.  White and coloured Threads,  Dimities, Muslinetts,  Printed Jeans and Marseilles  Quiltings,  Bumbazets, Wildbores, and  Durants,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Furniture do.  Black and Coloured India  Persians,  Bandanna and Flag Hdkfs.  9-8 & 9-4 Cambric Muslins,  7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Black and  Coloured do. do.  Book Muslins and Book Mus  lin Handkerchiefs,  Fine India Book Muslins,  Linen Checks, Ribbons,  Fine India Sewing Silks,  English do. do.  Purple and Fancy Shawls,  Madras Handkerchiefs,  Coat and Vest Buttons,  Scissors, Razors & Penknives. 
ALSO,
A few Pipes Country GIN.
December 4. 324
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806.
HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with
John Hamilton, Consul.
PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards,
August 28, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that in affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form.
D'd. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth day of _____ any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in The Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence.
Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty five.
The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts.
N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz. "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great-Britain or Ireland."
No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. 446
New Beef, Candles, N. E. Rum, &c.
The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Warehouse on Commerce-street wharf,
450 bbls. No. 1 & 2 Beef—Boston inspection,
400 boxes MOULD CANDLES—different sizes,
10 hhds. Refined SUGAR
16 do. and 40 bbls. N. E. RUM. Phinehas Dana & Co. January 20. 447
EAGLE TAVERN.
THE Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the public in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentel BOARDERS by the Year. Thomas Glenn. January 15. 3m 439
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. 201
Soap and Candle Manufactory.
THE Subscriber informs the Publick, that his Manufactory in Bank-Street, is now in complete operation, and having employed a skillful workman as any in the United States, he expects a part of the public patronage. Henry McDowell. N. B. FLATTS for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, &c.—Cash given for Tallow and Grease. December 20. 370
FRESH RICE.
THIS DAY landing from the Sloop Astra, captain Prior, from Charleston,
80 tiers fresh RICE, which I will sell low.
MARTIN FISK.
ALSO,
50 Barrels MACKAREL, and 50 do. HERRINGS.
From Sloop Fera, capt. Chase. Dec. 16. 383
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF,
700,000 SALE SHINGLES.
50,000 IR LADING do.
50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak.
10,000 CYPRESS PALES.
5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUITTIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of
PLANK AND SCANTLING.
Thomas H. Parker. August 19. 77
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER,
Has removed to No. 1, HOIT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS,
HIS STOCK IN TRADE,
CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. 659
Warranted Eight-Day CLOCKS.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he has taken part of that Shop now occupied by Mr. Chapman, at the head of Bank-Street, where he offers for Sale a number of warranted Eight-Day Clocks, direct from his Manufactory—and a good assortment of imported Watches,