Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-12-12 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12, 1804.
[NO. 65.]
FOR NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Schooner FATHER & SONS, HENRY ABERDEEN, Master:— Will sail in 8 days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board at Marsden's wharf, or Dec. 10. THEO. ARMISTEAD.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The 300 Ship MOSES MYERS. Burthen 350 hogheads; has part of her cargo engaged, and may be ready to sail by the 1st January. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board. November 26. tf 251
FOR SALE, (if applied for in three days) The fast sailing Schooner PHOENIX, Now laying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLASTER OF PARIS, on board said Schooner. December 5. tf 269
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON; CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master:— When 358 tons or 450 bds. to-taco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. tf 270
Now landing on Rothery's Wharf, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth , A CHOICE PARCEL OF ANTIGUA RUM, Which will be sold low if taken from off the Wharf. John Brown. Rothery's Wharf. Who will take a Freight for the above BRIG, Burthen 1300 barrels, if application be made in a few days. December 5. tf 268
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship ECHO, Burthen 350 bds. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. November 28. tf 255
FOR AMSTERDAM, The regular trading Ship GOSPORT, M. Derkheim, Master:— Will positively sail in 8 days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. November 28. tf 255
FOR CHARTER, The American Brig FACTOR, one year old, burthen 162 tons, will carry about 1500 barrels—a freight to the West- Indies will be preferred. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. 2500 bushels Lisbon SALT on board said brig, which will be sold low if taken from a long fide. November 28. tf 260
FOR SALE ON LIBERAL CREDIT, The well found fast sailing Schooner EMELY, JAMES SAMPSON, Master:— Together with her cargo on board of 600 barrels Flour. Moses Myers. November 26. tf 252
FOR SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Straight Keel. 15 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. Now lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
WHO HAVE IN STORE, 25,000 lb. COFFEE. 20 Tierces Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 16. tf 253
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, DAVID G. BOWLES, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 600 hogheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers.
Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12. tf 227
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To Europe or the West-Indies, THE AMERICAN SHIP YORKSHIRE, WILLIAM LEE, Master:— About twelve months old—burthen 290 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms ap- ply to the Captain on board, or to Warren Ashley. November 8. tf 220
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 9. tf 125
LANDING From the Brig Ann Maria , from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, } Fine old London P. M. Wine. 6 Hhds. and } 8 Qr. Casks, } Apply to Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and complete- ly found in every respect. She will be ready to re- ceive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to N. Heron. Sept. 18. tf 142
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE FOR SALE, 90 hogheads Sugar. 60 pipes Cognac Brandy. 30 puncheons Windward Island Rum. And are now Landing, 25 puncheons 3 year old W. Island Rum. ROBERTSON & BROWN. BILLS on New-York at short date. Dec. 2. 3w 266
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 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. tf 170
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A QUANTITY OF Red and White Oak Drawn Staves, for which cash will be given. ALSO, White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards. ROBERT MAITLAND & Co. Sept. 27. tf 157
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig Commerce , from LONDON, and Ship Brutus , from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING IN THE CITY OF BALTIMORE, A PERIODICAL PAPER, TO BE CALLED THE COMPANION, AND WEEKLY MISCELLANY. BY EDWARD EASY, Esq. CONDITIONS. The first number will be published on the first Saturday in November, and if a sufficient number of Subscribers are ob- tained, he continued every succeeding Saturday. It will be printed on a good demy paper, and new type.— Each number to contain eight quarto pages.—And at the end of every year, a handsome title page and table of contents for the volume. City Subscribers will be served regularly on the days of pub- lication—those at a distance will have their papers forwarded by post, or otherwise, as directed. The charge THREE DOLLARS per annum, to be paid half- yearly in advance. Communications (post paid) addressed to the Editor, at the Printing-Office of Cole & Hewes, publishers, 192 Market- Street will be duly attended to. ** SUBSCRIPTION received by GEO. L. GRAY, at the Office of the PUBLICK LEDGER.
NOW LANDING On Newton's Wharf, from the Schooner Three Sisters , 20 Puncheons ST. CROIX RUM. 3 Hogheads do. SUGAR. Also—From on board the Schooner Corotoman , 16 Hogheads SUGAR, superior quality. 8 Bags best GREEN COFFEE. For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. 3w 271
CASH WILL BE GIVEN FOR WHEAT, PEASE, AND FLAX-SEED, By the Subscriber, at his warehouse on Marsden's wharf. THEO. ARMISTEAD. November 19. 3w 241
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce , from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
TO LEASE OR RENT, For a term of years, THAT valuable House lately the residence of Mr. Cor- nelius Calvert, deceased—together with the WHARE, which has been extended out into deep water, so that ships of any burthen may lie at it—with WAREHOUSES, &c. For terms apply to James Tucker. November 28. tf 258
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, Naval-Stores, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29.
TUITION. The Rev. JOHN C. BROCKENBROUGH, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his patro- nizing friends and the publick; and informs them that he will recommence his school at York-Town, on the 3rd of January next; where he will take under his charge a number of pupils, of both sexes, not exceeding twenty-five. THE SEVERAL BRANCHES OF LITERATURE Which he proposes to teach, are the following, The Latin and Greek Languages—The English Language, grammatically—Plain Reading—Writing—Common Arith- metick—History—Geography. HIS TERMS ARE, For those desirous of being instructed in any of English Branches, FIVE POUNDS per annum—For the Dead Languages SEVEN POUNDS TEN SHILLINGS. HE WILL ALSO TAKE AS BOARDERS, Four or five pupils of either sex—Not exceeding twelve years of age at twenty-five pounds per annum; if over that age at thirty pounds per annum—in which sums are included the charges for instruction, washing and mending. * Each pupil is to pay his quarter in advance, and fur- nish his half-cord of wood: boarders are to furnish their own beds; and none will be admitted for less than one year. December 1. tf 274
PHILADELPHIA BOTTLED PORTER. ORDERS forwarded to the Subscribers (if accompanied with cash) will be promptly complied with, for the above article, put up by experienced Bottlers, under their particular direction, at the rate of one dollar eighty-seven and a half cents per dozen—bottles included. Isaac W. Morris & Co. BREWERS, Pearl Street, Philadelphia. 12th Month 1st, 1804. 4 275
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment of GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly en- titled to drawback, Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, ters, Wine Glasses, and Britannias, Basket Flasks, &c. Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 3 Boxes English Mustard. yard wide, 8 bales Cloths, Blankets, Coat- Dowlas and Creas of the best ings, &c. quality, Andrews, Waffleirons, Shirt linen, Diapers, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Bed Ticking for Mattresses, Seeds of all kinds, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 Table mats, & Straw plates, yards wide, Suspenders of the best kind, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Brown Hempens Hessians, Fifes, Harp strings and Brown and White Rolls, Violin strings, elegant Russia Sheeting and light Bows and Instruction books, Canvas. Looking Glasses, a large ALSO, assortment of Baskets, fine Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, and common do. do. Toys Plush for Saddlers, black Sat- cheap by the quantity. in for waistcoats, ALSO, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dol. 90 boxes first quality Ha- per yard, cheap Edgings, vanna Segars, German Nuns Thread, patent 50 do. good quality St. Needles, India sewing Silk, Jago do. Made Shirts, Thread Stock- 140 do. Short Pipes, ings very fine, Razors, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, Spectacles, and Penknives, of 2000 Coffee bags good qua- the very first qualities, lity, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scis- 400 Gunny do. sars, Muffs and Tippits of 250 M. coin cheap Needles, Martin Skins, 60 M. toy marbles, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decan- 1 case superior Quills, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in pay- ment One Hundred Hogheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Ap- ply as above. December 5. tf 275
A FEW COPIES OF THE ODES OF ANACREON, Translated from the Greek By THOMAS MOORE, Esq. With notes, critical and explanatory; and orna- mented with an elegantly engraved portrait of the Translator: Have been received and for sale at this Office.
ALSO, A few copies of a SERMON, Occasioned by the death of MAJOR GEN. ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Preached at Philadelphia By JAMES ABERCROMBIE, D. D. One of the assistant Ministers of Christ's Church and St. Peters'.
General Alexander Hamilton. R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved like- ness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledg- ed to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation ac- cording to the priority of subscription. ** Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLICK LEDGER Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
A. C. JORDAN & Co. Have just published their VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANACK, FOR 1805. They have lately received very handsome assortments of LISBON MOROCCO SKINS, of all colours. BLACK LEAD PENCILS, Cheap by the Gross or Thousand. DUTCH QUILLS. PAPER, Of all sizes and qualities, and considerable additions to their former stock of BOOKS. November 26. 1w1aw3w 254
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, JUN. HAS FOR SALE, AN INVOICE OF PINS, NAILS, HOES, SPADES, TEA KETTLES, ENGLISH BEND-LEATHER and BOOT LEGS. 3 Trunks COTTON HOSIERY. A few firkins good BUTTER. ANTIGUA RUM. 4 Patent CORN-SHELLING MACHINES. Alexandria CRACKERS, in kegs. Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, in hhd. and bbls. MAHOGANY BEDSTEADS. November 6. tf 7
ARISTOTLE. Magna anima contentio adhibenda est in explicando Aristotele. CICERO, FRAG. PULL. Frequentabant ejus domum optimi juvenes et verum viam, velut ex oraculo petent. Hos ille formabat, ut vetus gurber- nator, litora et portus, et quid secundis flatibus quid adversis ratis poscat, docebit, et communi ductus officio et amore quodam operis. QUINTIL. To proceed orderly in this (i: e: the study of politics) the foundation should be laid in enquiring into the ground and nature of civil society; how it is formed into different models of government; and what are the several species of it. Aristotle is allowed (to be) a master in this science; and few enter upon the consideration of government without reading his politics. LOCKE. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics afford not only afford the most perfect system of Scientific Morality, but exhibit also the powers of the most compact and best constructed system which the human intellect ever produced upon any subject. DR. KENNEL.
PROPOSALS, BY GEO. L. GRAY, OF NORFOLK, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF Aristotle's Ethicks and Politicks; COMPRISING HIS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY. Translated from the Greek; and illustrated by introduction and notes, a Critical History of his Life, and a new Analysis of his Speculative Works. By JOHN GILLIES, LL. D. &c. Historiographer to His Britannick Majesty for Scotland.
CONDITIONS. The work shall be comprised in two large octavo volumes, on a good paper, and a new type to be cast on purpose. The price to subscribers will be four dollars for each volume, in boards: payable on delivery of the work. With the last volume shall be given a list of the subscribers; and no greater number will be printed than may be subscribed for. * * * Persons who obtain ten subscribers, and render them- selves accountable for the amount, shall be entitled to one copy gratis: and for any number above ten a commission of seven and one half per cent. The usual deduction will be made to Booksellers who subscribe for ten, or a greater num- ber of copies. † † † The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers to defray the expense shall have been obtained. N. B. The price of the English Edition, in two volumes, is Eighteen Dollars, the subscriber to the present edition saves ten dollars of that sum; and the Editor engages that it shall rival or surpass the imported publication in elegance.
Any remarks upon the character of the STAGI- RITE as a Philosopher and a Politician, or any praise of his writings on Ethicks and Government, might, on the part of the Editor and in this place, be re- garded as unprofitable supererogation. He stands con- fessed and universally acknowledged, the greatest master of the Science of Politicks; and few modern writers on the subjects of which he treats, have passed him by without avowing their gratitude to him, and their admiration of his profound researches. By the citizens of the United States, a people pos- sessing more civil liberty than has ever before been enjoyed by any nation on earth, it is hoped that an author who is of all others most capable of instructing them in the nature and blessings of such a govern- ment as they have instituted, whose remarks result from a close examination of the theories of upwards two hundred commonwealths, will be received as a most welcome guest. To a people who, by the na- ture of their civil institutions, are individually liable to be called upon to regulate the affairs of the com- munity, he will prove an useful companion and mon- itor. Too high an opinion cannot reasonably be en- tertained of a work which LOCKE declares to be ne- cessary to every man who would understand the nature of politics; of a Philosopher to whom the learned GROTIUS assigns the most exalted rank, "whether estimated by the perspicuity of his method, the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight and solidity of his arguments."
Of the translation little farther need be said, than that it is universally allowed to have been executed with fidelity, and certainly with much clearness and elegance. The learned author of the Pursuits of Li- terature, not otherwise much inclined to favour the Historiographer of Greece, says "I think we are much in- debted to DOCTOR GILLIES for offering to the pub- lick an English translation of the two most important treatises on MORALITY and POLITICKS which anti- quity can boast. No man can read these works without being wiser and better." Reflecting upon the great utility of such a work to a people who make politics so much their study, the Editor deems it unnecessary to load these proposals with commendatory quotations, from the vast crowd of civilians and philosophers who voluntarily endeavoured to discharge the debt which every man to science owes to this universal teacher. It is under the hope of rendering a service to his fellow-citizens, independent of local motives, that he has undertaken the weighty task of republishing a work so import- ant: and he hopes that his success will fully justify him for attempting, at this time, to give to the world a cheap, and he pledges himself that it shall be a cor- rect, edition of these most useful of the labours of ARISTOTLE.
NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1804. FOR SALE, 22 Hogheads Antigua RUM, 30 do. Surinam MOLASSES, 29 do. SUGAR, 8 Pipes Holland GIN, 75 Barrels PORK, 100 do. TURPENTINE, Loaf SUGAR by the hoghead or barrel, A few tons BARIRON assorted, among which square from 4-8 to 10-8 of an inch. John Macgowan, Fourth fire-proof warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in which Goods on storage will be received. Nov. 30. 3t 263
R. L. TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY offers his services as a Teacher of Eng- lish Reading, Writing, Arithmetick, Geography, &c. Such parents as are disposed to countenance him as a Precep- tor, may learn his terms of Tuition, by applying at No. 11, Cumberland Street, where such pupils as have already en- gaged will please to attend on Monday the second of Decem- ber next. November 26. 4 248
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying alterations and amendments to the Act entitled, "An Act to reduce into one, the several acts for regulating Pilots, and ascertaining their fees."

The long and luminous article which we publish in this day's Ledger under the title of POLICY OF RUSSIA, will well reward the attention which may be bestowed on it. It will be found to contain a more perspicuous view of the grand designs of that great power than we have seen presented to the publick.
We have authority for stating, that on the first notice to the British government of the conduct of Captain Bradley in the harbour of New-York, it was signified to our Minister in London, that the lords commissioners of the British admiralty, highly disapproving that conduct, had given orders for the immediate removal of Captain Bradley from the command of the Cambrian, and for his returning to England to answer for his proceedings.
[National Intelligencer.]
We have republished the preceding article, without intending positively to deny the truth of the facts which it states. We are perfectly convinced that the British government is well disposed to make any satisfaction to our government which reason and justice may demand; there are circumstances however, attending this case, that induce us to doubt. That Captain Berisford has been sent out to supersede Capt. Bradley is certain, but that the latter was removed in consequence of the representations of our government is not so certain. We know from the best information that Captain Berisford received orders to take the command of the Cambrian on the 17th of August. The outrage so much talked of committed by Capt. Bradley of the Cambrian was on the 18th of June, in the affair of the British ship Pitt, just fifty-nine days before he was superseded. Now let us see what was to be done in fifty-nine days.
An account of the transaction was to be made up in New-York, and sent on the President, who we incline to believe was then at Monticello—some communication would of course be made with Mr. Merry the British minister, on the subject—dispatches were then to be made up for our minister in London—these dispatches were to get to London—and Mr. Monroe to communicate with the British government on the subject, who was then to determine on the conduct which it is said to have pursued on this occasion. It is possible, and but barely possible that all these things were accomplished in fifty-nine days.
We have been inclined to notice the above article, because we are well acquainted with the address which is practiced in puffing the firm and dignified conduct of the administration.
In the house of representatives of New-Jersey, Mr. Kitchell offered the following resolution for disagreeing to the amendment proposed by the legislature of Massachusetts to the constitution of the United States, for apportioning the representatives in congress according to the number of the free white male inhabitants in the several states.
Resolved, That however the legislature of New-Jersey, might approve of the principle of the resolution submitted to their consideration, from the commonwealth of Massachusetts; yet under the impression, that the constitution was the result of mutual concessions of the several states, & that if this resolution should now be agreed to, it may bring forward claims from our sister states, which will be deemed more injurious than the provision at present complained of; it is the opinion of this house that it is inexpedient to agree to said resolution.
The yeas and nays on agreeing to this resolution were as follows:—Yeas 25—Nays 14—
Extract of a letter from Mr. James Moss, to a mercantile house in Baltimore, dated
NASSAU, (N. P.) Nov. 6, 1804.
I beg leave to inform you that a port of entry is established at Pitt's Town, west end of Crooked Island, and officers of the custom this day appointed. Also of an act having passed on the 25th July, permitting until the 1st August, 1807, the exportation of salt from thence in ships belonging to the inhabitants of the United States of America, coming in ballast. There is a large quantity of salt for sale there. My agent, Mr. Henry Moss, constantly resides on the island. I shall esteem it a favour your communicating this information to your friends in Baltimore and in other parts of America, and the West-Indies.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE,
THE GOVERNOUR'S LETTER,
Addressed to both Houses of the General Assembly, at their December Session, 1804.
RICHMOND, December 3, 1804.
SIR,
I have the honour to lay before the General Assembly, copies of such papers as have been presented to the Executive, and appear to be of sufficient importance to merit legislative attention; and also a statement of such proceedings of the Executive, as ought to be more immediately submitted to the consideration of the Legislature. For an examination of their proceedings in general, the Assembly is respectfully referred to the Journals of the Council and the letter book of the Governor, which shall be laid before them whenever called for.
The paper No. 1, is the publick notice required by law of the result of the election of Electors, for choosing a President and Vice-President of the U. States.
No. 2, contains the resignations of Wilson C. Nicholas and A. B. Venable, as Senators of the United States—the vacancies thereby produced, have been filled according to law, by a temporary appointment of William B. Giles and Andrew Moore.
No. 3, contains a letter from Colonel Monroe, which though written in November 1803, was not received till late in April—In it will be found a meritorious tender of services, in a business of importance to the Commonwealth, and some valuable political and philanthropic suggestions.
No. 4, is a notification of the Secretary of State, of the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, respecting the manner of voting for President and Vice-President.
No. 5, a letter from the Governor of Massachusetts, with certain resolutions of the Legislature of that state, proposing an amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
No. 6, contains a resolution of the General Assembly of Kentucky, proposing a co-operation on the part of Virginia with that state, Pennsylvania, and the state of Ohio, in opening the rapids of the river Ohio.
No. 7, is a letter from three of the Commissioners
who were appointed to wait on the legislature of the state of Tennessee, respecting the navigation of the North fork of Holston and Holston river, and recommending the appropriation of two hundred and fifty dollars on the part of this commonwealth, for the removal of certain obstructions to the navigation of those rivers, and enclosing an Act of the Assembly of Tennessee, on that subject and to the same purpose.
No. 8, a report of the commissioners appointed to ascertain the most proper course for a road from the upper navigation of James river, to the upper navigation of Kanawha river.
No. 9, an extract of a letter from the superintendent of the Manufactory of Arms, which by the particular advice of the Council is submitted to the consideration of the Legislature, as it shews in a strong point of view, some of the disadvantages resulting from certain defects in our present system of finance, and which have for several years produced a periodical embarrassment in the operations of government. A report from this ingenious and meritorious officer, on the subject of the various objects of his attention, has been delayed on account of his long and extreme ill state of health.
No. 10, contains two representations from the Hay-market District Court, respecting certain buildings, repairs, &c. necessary for the accommodation of the Court and Clerk, and safe keeping of Prisoners.
No. 11, is a letter from the captain of the publick guard, with an extract from the Journals of the council of state, which are submitted to the consideration of the assembly, and are intended to show that the executive are of opinion, that the additional services required of that faithful and active officer, deserve a further compensation, which the council do not think themselves authorized to advise, they desiring as much as possible to avoid, the exercise of executive discretion, and an application of the contingent fund, to any purpose for which legislative provision may be made without a delay, which might be injurious to the credit of the state, or the interest of the person concerned.
The executive, properly impressed with a sense of the danger to which the interest of individuals, as well as the credit of the United States, was exposed by the frequent circulation of counterfeited bank notes, and apprehensive of the consequences which might result from an extensive and successful combination of such persons, as they were informed were engaged in that nefarious business, thought it indispensably necessary to make use of the means which the integrity of Mr. S. Brooks, an engraver, furnished of detecting forgeries of Thomas Logwood, their powerful and active leader, and of bringing him to trial and conviction. The arduous and meritorious services of Mr. Brooks, in the opinion of the council, called for compensation, which justice and sound policy required should be afforded by government without delay. And as all that had been done by Mr. Brooks might have been of no effect, unless the truth of his information had been so completely confirmed, as it was by the propriety and rapidity with which Lieut. Underwood of the guards, performed the part which he patriotically undertook in this interesting business, by procuring a search warrant from a magistrate, in the county of Buckingham, where Logwood resided, founded on the affidavit of Mr. Brooks, and executing it in Logwood's house, after a journey on horseback of 112 miles in 12 hours, by which means according to Brooks's directions, he found and brought to the executive above fourteen thousand dollars in counterfeited notes of the banks of the United States, several eagles of the United States, and double guineas of France, with the various apparatus made use of in making the paper, striking the bank notes, and in coining the said pieces of gold coin, the executive rewarded the lieutenant and his two assistants, as will appear from the advice of the council in no. 12.
But as Logwood's trial was in the Federal Court for a violation of an important law of the General Government, it was thought proper by the Council that the United States should be charged with all the expenses incurred in the apprehension, prosecution and imprisonment of him: I have therefore expressed the wish of the Council to the President of the United States, that such charges may be allowed, and have received his answer, "That the Secretary of the Treasury within whose department it is, had considered those claims of reimbursement from the treasury of the United States, and had allowed the account for a guard, and that for the transportation of forging materials would be allowed if they were necessary for conviction; but that the three large items in favour of Underwood, the Allens, and Brooks, being gratuities for certain meritorious conduct, are not within the competence of the Executive of the United States to allow: that claims of this character must be made to Congress." The Council therefore advised that I should request our Senators to have our claim brought forward in Congress, and to support their wish, with which advice I have complied and transmitted the proper vouchers to those gentlemen.
The act providing Seals for the District Courts has at length been executed, some of the Seals delivered and the others are ready to be deposited with the Clerks of their respective Courts. A considerable delay in this business was occasioned by the use the Executive were induced to make of Mr. Brooks the engraver, in the detection of Thomas Logwood.
The distribution of Arms has progressed as well as the nature of that business would permit. No. 13, will show how far it has proceeded.
The Executive in compliance with the 5th section of the act, entitled "An act to amend the act entitled an act to amend the penal laws of this Commonwealth, and for other purposes," with the Inspectors of the Penitentiary and Attorney-General, formed a Board, by which the regulations for the internal government of the Penitentiary, No. 14, were adopted.
As directed by a resolution of the General Assembly, passed the 2d February, 1804, I lay before both houses of the Legislature a statement of the expenses in carrying on the several branches of Manufacture in the Penitentiary; the amount of articles manufactured; the amount sold; and the articles and value of them remaining on hand. No. 15.
No. 16, contains the official statements of the revenue for the year 1803, together with an account of expenditures from 1st October, 1803, to the 1st October, 1804, and a list of balances due from Sheriffs and Collectors to the last mentioned period.
The report of the Superintendent of the Manufactory of Arms shall be laid before the Assembly as soon as it can be prepared for their examination.
No. 17, is a letter from the President, and a report of the President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal, stating the progress that has been made in the works under their direction, the difficulties they encounter for want of more ample funds; the produce of the mills and tolls from the Canal from August 20, 1802, to the 5th May, 1804, exclusive of the tolls at the south end, which were not yet ascertained by the Directors, as their collector had not made his report; and expressing their hope that the General Assembly will grant their aid towards finishing a work of such importance to the Commonwealth.
The confirmation by the court of appeals of the decree of the chancellor in a suit of Duncan Rose, executor of Duncan Rose, against the commonwealth, of which I have received notice by the executor's attorney, requires an appropriation to satisfy the said decree.
A letter from our senators in Congress shews that doubts have arisen, whether senators appointed by the executive to act as such until the next meeting of the legislature, should not vacate their seats on the
day appointed for that meeting, or at least on the day on which an actual meeting of both houses may happen; or whether, as either of these constructions of the law might be attended with great inconvenience to the senators, and to the publick, the words "until the next meeting of the legislature," ought not to be understood to mean, until the next meeting of the legislature should afford the means of a legislative appointment of senators; and therefore that the temporary senators should hold their offices until superseded by the next legislature. These doubts are submitted to the consideration of the general assembly, and seem to require their immediate decision on the present situation of the senators, whose construction of the law is agreeable to that last stated.
The office of publick printer having been vacated after the resignation of Meriwether Lewis, it was filled by an executive appointment of Samuel Pleasants, according to the 4th section of the act directing the mode of appointing the publick printer.
I am happy to have it in my power to repeat my congratulations to the present assembly which I presented to the last on the prosperous situation of the United States. And with sincerity I repeat my assurances of high respect for yourself and the other members of your house, and my wishes for your and their happiness and the lasting prosperity of our country.
JOHN PAGE.
The Honourable the Speaker of the House of Delegates.
DOCUMENT No. III.
London, November 29, 1803.
Dear Sir,
I recollect that while I had the honour to serve the Commonwealth in the Executive, it appeared that there were many cases of contestation between the state and british subjects, growing out of our revolution and treaties with this country, for tracts of land and lots lying in several of our counties and towns, some of which were of great value. Several of these controversies were of long standing, and attended with great expense, while the result was quite uncertain. It has occurred to me, that it might be advantageous to the state to compromise these disputes with the parties, by the purchase of their claims, for some reasonable equivalent. It is presumable that they would prefer selling them, at a very moderate price, a half or less of their value, to be paid by instalments, which might be satisfied out of the hands alone, to the prosecution of a doubtful controversy, which keeps them so long, even in case of a favourable issue, from the possession of the property. It might also be more satisfactory to the state to adjust these controversies by amicable compromise, than by legal decision, since the former is a mode that will content every one, if the state is disposed to adopt this mode, and thinks proper to repossess the trust in me, I will accept it with pleasure, and undertake to execute it in the best manner in my power. I shall wish no compensation for the service; my sole object will be to render myself useful to my country, and my highest gratification to succeed in the undertaking. There are probably many cases of the kind unknown to the Executive, or even brought into the Courts, where the property is either vacant, or held on various pretexts for the benefit of the occupants or absentees. In case the subject is entered on it may be deemed advisable to go through with it, and with that view to trace the cases in every county, which may be done by the executors or other suitable agents. If the power be transmitted it will be proper to accompany it, with a statement of the title to each tract, the number of acres, its probable value, &c. My publick duties will probably put it out of my power to execute this trust, in person, in the detail; where necessary I will appoint an agent whose charges shall be as light as I can make them, and in all cases I will supervise and be responsible for his conduct. It is possible that by this measure a considerable sum might be raised for the commonwealth. Besides the cases depending in the courts, which are deserving of attention, I remember one from Norfolk, of which information was given by Mr. Lee, who represented it to be of great value. In every instance where the party had received compensation from this government, on the principle that the property had been confiscated, I should suppose that the claim might be extinguished for a mere trifle. It may be deemed presumptuous in me, to express a wish as to the application of the money which may be thus raised, in case the idea is adopted and executed with success. The wisdom of the legislature will, I doubt not, decline it to some humane and useful object. Had I a seat in the legislature, and a vote on the application, it would be to the purpose of publick instruction. It is an opinion which I have long entertained, one which every day's experience and observation tends to confirm, that however free our political institutions may be in the commencement, liberty cannot be long preserved, unless the society in every district in all its members, possesses that portion of useful knowledge, which is necessary to qualify them to discharge with credit and effect, those great duties of citizens on which free government rests. The responsibility of publick servants, however well provided for by the constitution, becomes vain and useless, if the people in general are not competent judges in the course of the administration, of all the questions which it involves.
If it was wise, manly, and patriotic in us to establish a free government, it is equally incumbent on us to attend to the necessary means of its preservation. The money thus raised might form the commencement of a system, which under favourable auspices, especially the humane patronage of the legislature, might be matured hereafter and extended throughout the commonwealth. You will excuse the liberty I have taken to make this suggestion, and be assured that it will give me great and sincere pleasure to have it in my power, while I remain abroad, to render service to my country and my friends, in this or any other mode in which they will be pleased to command me. Be so kind as to present my most friendly regards to the gentlemen at your board, and believe me to be, dear Sir,
With great respect and esteem, Affectionately Yours, JAMES MONROE.
(Signed) JOHN PAGE, Governor of Virginia, Richmond.
FROM THE FEDERAL GAZETTE.
COMMUNICATION.
We understand, by advice just received from Washington, that the bill before the house of representatives, relative to our trade of Hayti, is to undergo a radical change.
As the bill now stands, "the owner of any merchant vessel, armed or provided with the means of being armed at sea, before the vessel can obtain a clearance, or be permitted to leave the port where armed, must give bond with two sufficient securities, in a sum equal to double its value, conditioned, that the said vessel shall not make or commit any depredation, outrage, unlawful assault, or violence, against the vessels, citizens, subjects, or territory of any nation in amity with the United States."
As the bill is proposed to be altered, "the arming of merchantmen, or providing them with the means of being armed at sea, intended for any foreign port, place, or territory, except the Mediterranean, or
beyond the Cape of Good Hope, is to be absolutely prohibited.
Wherefore this sudden change from simple restrictions to positive prohibition? Have any circumstances come to light relative to this subject unknown at the time when the president's message was communicated to congress? Why is it that armed merchant vessels, following a lawful commerce, are to be interdicted from sailing in these seas which they cannot navigate in safety without being armed?—Why is it that a most lucrative branch of our commerce, without any information given to, or asked for, by congress, is to be instantaneously, and at a single stroke, annihilated? How are the people to account for this sudden change, for this political phenomenon? Because it has appeared above the horizon since the arrival of the French minister at Washington shall they ascribe it to his presence?
There are persons, we understand, at Washington, who wish to have it believed that this intended prohibition has not originated with the French minister, nor will be brought forward at his suggestion, or under his auspices. We rejoice at this expression of sensibility for the character of our representatives and the honour of our country—It is a symptom which we greet with pleasure, because it indicates that those persons see all the depredation that would follow, should congress pass an act to deprive their fellow-citizens of the rights of a neutral people, at the instance and under the fear of the resentment of a foreign nation.
Would to Heaven that this precious sensibility was felt by all in authority. Let us for a moment, attend to the facts. If there is any of it latent, they, perhaps, may rouse it into activity. That the bill has originated at the instance of a foreign nation we are not permitted to doubt. "Complaints," the president says in his message to congress, have been received, that persons residing within the United States have taken on themselves to arm merchant vessels and to force a commerce into certain ports and countries in defiance of the laws of those countries." Who is the complainant in this case? Is it not France? And is not the bill before congress intended to obviate the cause of this complaint?—Whether, therefore, the bill is to pass in its present form, or to assume that of a prohibitory act, it must be good! I red, even though the minister should remain silent, a measure required of the United States by France, to answer the purposes of France, to the detriment of the United States.
We have shown, in our former publication, that the trade, which it is intended effectually to abolish, is in perfect harmony with the law of nations, and that the United States are bound by no treaty or obligation to desist from carrying it on to the greatest advantage. The only right which France can lawfully exercise, relative to obstructing this trade, is that of seizing articles contraband of war, should such be found on board of our vessels, and blocking the ports of Hayti, if she means to cut off from its inhabitants all neutral supplies. These are not disputed. But every act beyond these would be an exercise of power, not of right.
Perhaps it may not be improper, in this place, to revive, in the recollection of our readers, the ground upon which England bettered her complaint against France, for assisting the United States in her war for independence. By the treaty between France and England, signed at Paris 10th February, 1762, the parties stipulate, not to commit hostilities on each other, by land or sea; to procure for each other, on every occasion, whatever may contribute to their mutual glory, interest, or advantage, without giving any assistance or protection, directly or indirectly, to those who would cause any prejudice to either of the high contracting parties." England contended that under the obligations of this treaty, France had no right to assist her colonies then in arms against her, and that, in so doing, "she forgot the duties of allies, and the faith of treaties." We think Heaven, the citizens of the United States, in their conduct towards France, "forget no duty, violate no treaty," by trading with the people of Hayti. The United States, as we before observed, purchased from France, though at a very high price, the perfect right of shaping their political course, in whatever respected their domestic or foreign concerns, as an independent nation, bound by no obligations towards her but those arising from hospitality and the law of nations.
France and the United States stand precisely on this ground; this requisition, then, of France, can be considered in no other light, than an experiment upon our independence. If we crouch to it, we must crouch to another, and another, till we became, in fact, a dependent and an ally. Let it terminate in a prohibitory act, and England may with equal reason, require, that no armed merchant vessels, belonging to a citizen of the United States be suffered to leave the United States for any port or place, beyond the Cape of Good Hope, lest they should carry on a trade with some of the nations of India, contrary to her laws and regulations. If it is the policy of France to destroy this nursery of our marine, this naval militia, it is no less the policy of England. Is it also the policy of the United States?
We call the undivided attention of the publick, to this momentous subject. We would, that our President should desist war without fearing it, and, while he makes it a duty to listen to the complaints of foreign nations, that he should not forget the rights of his fellow citizens. We request, most earnestly, and in particular, the representatives of the nation to appreciate the strength and commanding position of the United States. Are not these sufficient to inspire our councils with confidence to resist a demand, so diametrically opposed to the interest, policy, and property of our merchants specially and the citizens generally, of an agricultural and trading nation?
Are we warm? We cannot in such a crisis be cool. We cannot see with indifference the rights of trade, the rights of our nation, the rights of a free and independent people, suspended and annihilated on the requisition of any foreign nation whatever. Should that now in force by France succeed, and the prohibition she requires, take place, the United States will stand a spectacle of imbecility, shorn of their glory; their laurels withered; their Washingtons dead; their revolutionary spirit extinct, sunk, humbled, diminished, degraded in the eyes of all the world.—Good God! Can it be possible this sacrifice is to be added to the price already paid for Louisiana!
A few words more, and we shall close our remarks on this subject.
It appears that the President received the requisition of France, relative to the trade with Hayti, and determined on the measure required to satisfy it, before the meeting of congress. Such being the fact, and the measure necessarily involving mercantile
* See the president's message to congress.
† It would be gratifying to see the documents which could induce the president to say to congress, respecting the trade in question, "I make no doubt you will adopt measures for restraining it effectually in future." We expected these papers would have accompanied his message to congress.
‡ Memoire justificative of Great-Britain—addressed to all the courts of Europe by the treaty of Ryswick, renewed and confirmed word for word, by that of 1763 above quoted, "his most Christian king promises, that he will in no manner whatever favour the conspirators, or plots which any rebels or ill disposed persons may in any place excite, or contrive, against the said king, and for that end promises and engages, that he will not assist with arms, ammunition, ships, provisions or money, or in any other way by sea or land, any person, who shall hereafter under any pretence whatever disturb or molest the said king of Great Britain in the free and full possession of his kingdoms, countries, lands, and dominions."

property to an immense amount, and consequences to the general commerce of the country, yet more important, it might have occurred to him, the propriety of communicating to the merchants, in some mode or other, what might possibly happen, in order to put it in their power to take such precautions, respecting their property, as they should think expedient. Had the President imitated the wise policy of England, the American secretary of state would have required the attendance of a committee of the merchants (drawn from our several commercial cities) engaged in the trade, likely to be affected by the pending measure. Being convened, he would have informed them (to adopt the language used by lord Harrowby, on a recent occasion) that he had desired to see them on a subject in which they were materially interested. That there were certain complaints and requisitions on important points, now pending between France and the United States, before the executive, which might eventuate in the occlusion of our trade with Hayti. That the secretary was instructed by the President to make this communication, leaving it to the discretion of the gentlemen who were present, to adopt that line of conduct for the regulation of their mercantile concerns, which they should think most advisable.
Instead of our executive adopting this plain and natural course of conduct; instead of the merchants engaged in this trade, being informed of existing complaints against it, and the measure in which these might terminate—instead of paternally guarding them against extending this commerce, and committing their property to events; without once declaring it to be wrong to carry on the trade in armed vessels; without intimating through the custom-houses or in any other mode whatever, that the trade was, in any respect, illegal; without holding any conference with them on the subject; without giving them the least hint of what was intended, the whole trade is unexpectedly denounced by the President; is to be suddenly prohibited by congress; the people of Hayti to be converted from friends to enemies, and whatever of our mercantile property may be in their ports or possession, exposed by this extraordinary procedure, to capture and confiscation. This may be wisdom, this may be policy, but it is a wisdom and policy beyond our comprehension.
See lord Harrowby's information to committee of merchants concerned in the Spanish trade.
Boston, Nov. 30.
FROM RUSSIA.—Captain Oakes, who arrived yesterday from St. Petersburg, Russia, informs that a fleet of six ships of the line was fitting out, which was said to be destined for the Mediterranean; that the squadron which had lately been in the North Sea had passed the Sound on its return; that there were reports that a war was expected between Russia and France, but they occasioned little conversation. At Elsinore, captain Oakes heard that a difference subsisted between Sweden and France; but nothing was said as to the consequences which were expected to follow it.
The increased and increasing importance of the Russian Empire in Europe, and the consequent influence which the conduct of that nation must possess in the political scale of affairs, excite interest in whatever relates to her. We have been induced to select for publication from our file of the Morning Chronicle received by the Thomas Wilson, the following observations on the
POLICY OF RUSSIA.
That the French Revolution has overthrown the ancient system of the Balance of Europe to its foundations is a truth universally acknowledged; and the oscillations which have taken place in the policy of almost every state since that event, sufficiently prove that none of them yet has settled itself in its new situation and regained equilibrium. A few years ago all Europe was leagued against France. Prussia, however, soon deviated into a suspicious neutrality. Russia entered into the war in a passion, and left it a pet. She formed an intimate union with the Ruler of France to adjust the new territorial arrangements and political influence of the Germanick Body; and now we see Russia and France fallen into open hostility, to the indulgence of which, in deeds of arms, physical obstacles seem alone to interpose.
Some of the French politicians have much recommended a steady and constant alliance between France and Russia, as calculated to secure the tranquillity of Europe, both in the North and South, by equally controlling the powers that influence each. But that system, though perhaps it might answer extremely well in quiet times, and after a state of power and of possession to which European nations have been reconciled by the time and habit, is not likely to succeed when a general discontent prompts almost every one to covet and pursue some object to change or improve its situation. Far less will it succeed when both or one of the parties is actuated by a violent and insatiable spirit of ambition. France is now animated by that spirit. The French Government is not disposed to secure the repose of Europe and its own acquisitions by forbearance, but by action. It is not in the nature of things that the French government at present should be inactive; indeed, if it were to descend to that system, its neighbours would, by mistaking quiet for imbecility, soon rouse it again to activity. All ambition of conquest and aggrandizement is impelled by two principles. It is in its own nature active and stirring; but as it always excites jealousy and ill will, it always has enemies ready to take advantage of its indolence or want of foresight. Thus a conquering power is, in a certain view of the case, always acting in self-defence, even when it attacks. We do not believe that the French government dare cease to be restless, turbulent and offensive. The moment it adopts a pacific system, it will be assailed in its turn and forced to defend itself, because in its pacific system would its neighbours discover a favourable opportunity to regain or to acquire. Our situation in India affords an apt illustration of this necessity. No enlightened statesman ever expects our vast empire there to be long at peace. The moment we cease to do mischief we shall be called to account for what we have done. Our moderation will be weakness, so that we must be in perpetual hostilities with the enemies we find or make.
It is evident, therefore, that France and Russia are not likely to agree in sharing the government of the rest of Europe. Buonaparte indeed, there is reason to believe, has deceived the Emperor of Russia as to various stipulations which formed the conditions of their momentary union. But we doubt much whether Russia, either seriously expected that the king of Sardinia would be restored, or obtain an adequate indemnity. But the French Government has probably disappointed the expectations of Russia, in points of which the publick is at present but imperfectly informed.
If however the French government has not kept good faith the court of St. Petersburg in promoting the objects of its ambition, the ministers of Russia have shown considerable dexterity in pursuing its policy. The establishment of the Republick of the Seven Islands, which has, in fact, become a Russian colony, was a master stroke, and it has been very skilfully followed up. Buonaparte never committed a greater error than in concurring in that establishment for Russia. He has bitterly repented of it, and there was a time when he meditated that occupation
of the Republick of the Seven Islands, which Russia under the favour of the present circumstances of Europe, has so happily effected. It will be remembered, that in the report of Sebastiani, which, with inconceivable madness, Buonaparte caused to be published, that vapouring coxcomb gave an account of his reception at one of the Islands, and of the favourable disposition of the natives to receive the French. This puerile publication of the French designs would have induced Russia to anticipate them, had not the Court of Petersburg been already sufficiently disclosed.
Many circumstances have concurred to shew the extreme anxiety with which Russia has laboured to advance her position to the South. Experience has shown that the scheme of Peter the Great, of establishing a great naval power in the Baltic, has failed. It is almost the only great design of that singular barbarian which has failed; yet in trying that scheme he did all that nature and circumstances allowed, and he partly succeeded. But those who are best acquainted with Russia, confess the absurdity of attempting to raise a great and commanding naval force in a sea that is frozen up six months in the year, and manning that navy with boors. The events of an hundred years, and the steady prosecution of a political system, which in the hands of a great power always ensures success, has effected Peter's objects, and not only brought Russia into the Black Sea, but given her the entire dominion of it. The navigation of that Sea, connected with the navigation of the Mediterranean, and commerce which Russia may carry on, must by degrees give her that navy which she coveted, and with it almost all the other objects of her ambition in the South-East of Europe. She soon may have the whole sources of the Turkish marine, once far from being despicable. She will with more facility gain the influence she desires. Her influence in the North was acquired by bloody wars, in which she gained comparatively nothing but reputation and experience. A more splendid reward awaits her if she continues to pursue her obvious policy in the Black Sea and Mediterranean.
Even during the wild and extravagant career of Paul, the Mediterranean was the grand object with which the war against France was connected. It was to Italy that the Russian army was sent. The Russian fleet was sent to cruise in the Mediterranean. Russian troops were sent to Naples. The kings of Sardinia and Naples were taken under the protection of Russia. The fame of Russia was spread round every shore of the Mediterranean, that her reputation might precede and facilitate her dominion. The same connection with Italy, and the States of the Mediterranean, has since assiduously and affectionately been maintained. There can be no doubt, therefore, that now Russia, having obtained an establishment in the Archipelago, from which she can influence all the adjoining countries of Greece, is determined to extend and consolidate her power in the south of Europe. She now will send forth her fleets and armies by the South, instead of the North, and her name will raise to a splendour round the shores of the Euxine and the Mediterranean, which it could never have gained in the bleak and inhospitable regions of the Baltic.
The war between England and France has afforded to Russia every facility she could have desired for the attainment of her ends. She has strengthened and fortified her position in such a manner as to bid defiance to a coup de main . It would require a powerful expedition to dislodge her; but there is little probability that this country would permit France to dislodge Russia from an important position in which she wished to establish herself. Our fleet in the Mediterranean therefore is the Russian fleet. Under its protection Russia completes her designs in the Grecian islands. Nor do we conceive that our fleet in the Mediterranean is ill employed in that service. We can anticipate no danger to our interests from the growth of a power in the south-east of Europe, which in all probability, must always be the rival of France for greatness and dominion. It is an ascendancy which in the present circumstances of Europe can neither prove injurious to our commercial nor political interests, though for reasons which will be mentioned, it will tend for the moment to destroy every chance of an efficient continental confederacy against France. It may not hurt our future interests, but it will not serve our present purposes. There is every reason to believe however that Ministers have not been aware of the consequences of the Russian schemes in the Archipelago. Nor have they been insensible how this country was indirectly promoting their success.
Some conjecture too, that unless the Grand Seignor affords every facility to the Russian projects—unless he gives them the entire command of the Bosphorus, the Turks will be attacked and the magnificent views of Peter and Catharine may be realized. The Russians have a port and a depot in the Archipelago, and they may attack Constantinople on every side. At any rate the overthrow of the Turkish power in Europe is but deferred, even if the present favourable opportunity were to be lost.
If our view of the subject then be correct, the whole object of Russia, in the event of a war with France, will be to strengthen and confirm her position in the Archipelago, and by consequence extend her influence and authority in the Morea, without risking any thing to the shock of war and battles. She will reserve her force and her resources for that quarter in which France is likely to excite opposition to her views, and where too she has most solid advantages to acquire.
We have ever been of opinion, and are still, that Russia will not at present attempt to bring any forces to act in the North, or on the Northern frontiers of France. It would be risking every thing, and nothing to gain but that reputation, which may be better acquired in another quarter. Not to mention the want of financial resources, the hopelessness of shaking the military power of France unaided; it is not to be assumed that Russia is animated by that disinterested zeal that has been imputed to her. Doubtless it is a desirable thing that the power of France should be reduced, but will that feeling prompt Russia to acts when her losses would be her own, and the advantage redound to her rivals, or her enemies? If Austria will not move, will Russia move farther than her own interest dictates?
It is not to indulge political reveries, the construction of which requires some small collection of materials and knowledge, but it is downright folly and ignorance to talk of Russia landing men in Holstein, driving the French out of Hanover, and such like absurdities. We have constantly warned our readers against paying any attention to these fooleries; and if our Ministers expect to create a diversion in the North of Europe by means of Russia and Sweden, they will shew themselves grossly ignorant of the means, the interests, and the aims of that Power with which they are desirous to confederate.
In the preceding part of this article, we have endeavoured to shew that there was very little probability of Russia making any considerable military efforts by sea or land against France, in the North, and that her policy would be to strengthen her position in the Mediterranean, bidding defiance to the hostility of her opponent.
It is evident that the French government entertains much more apprehension of the consequences which may result from Russia being permitted to pursue her schemes of aggrandizement in that quarter, than from her exertions in the North. Buonaparte is fully sensible that he cannot directly, by force of arms, prevent the completion of the designs which the occupation of the seven Islands has begun. His fleets
are blocked up in Toulon, and no impediment exists to the indefinite extension of the Russian forces in the Ionian Islands, if the Turks continue to grant a free passage through the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles.
In order therefore, to put a stop to the growing power and influence of the Russians in the Ionian Sea and the adjacent country, the French government seems to employ every effort to prevail upon the Grand Seignor to shut the passage of the Bosphorus. It, perhaps, may be doubted, however, whether the Turkish government will venture to do so. That passage was granted to the Russians, not from ignorance of the danger with which the concession was pregnant, but from a conviction that it might be extorted by force. The Turks have now fallen into an abject terror of the Russian power, and though they cannot doubt the views of that nation, they are willing to purchase a respite at the expense even of increasing the further danger. If the Turks were to declare that no more Russian ships and troops should pass the Bosphorus, Russia it may be easily imagined, would not quietly submit to that interruption of her plans. It is the object of the French government, however, to stimulate the Porte to this measure, trusting that they should be able to support their ancient Ally in her resistance, were Russia to attempt maintaining this advantage by force.
The Turks, of themselves, are little able to resist the power of Russia, which in the event of a war, would, perhaps, be brought directly against the capital itself. Indeed an attack upon Constantinople, by sea and land, which the Russians could make, would in all probability, be successful, as the Turkish government is in no respect prepared to resist it. The French, indeed, would supply them with officers, but the Turks are too stupid and presumptuous to be guided by them. It was in Constantinople that the Greek Empire was overthrown alternately by the Barbarians of the Cross and the Crescent, while the provinces were a prey to anarchy and confusion. The present state of the Turkish Empire justifies the comparison. The Russians by their fleet in the Black Sea, might even reduce Constantinople by famine, by intercepting the supplies which come from the provinces on which it is now, in a great measure, forced to depend, since disorder and civil war have raged in those from which it formerly derived its subsistence.
But in case the Turks should, from a dread of the Russian power, still continue to grant every facility for the extension of that power, which they know threatens their very existence, the French government have not failed to employ every act and suggestion to alarm the Court of Vienna, respecting the Russian establishment in the Ionian Islands, and its probable consequences. It certainly wears a suspicious appearance, that Russia should be collecting so great a force in the islands of the Ionian sea. It is ridiculous to suppose that these forces are meant to attack the power of France in Italy, and to preserve the allies of Russia there.—Unless the armies of Austria were to occupy the French elsewhere, all the troops Russia could at present land in Italy, would immediately be defeated. That cannot be the object. The Court of Vienna not only must entertain some jealousy of a Russian establishment in the Mediterranean, or on the shores of Greece, which probably interferes with its own maritime prospects, but it cannot be indifferent to the possibility of an attack on Constantinople itself, either now or at some future period, when Russia has united and consolidated the great means now within her reach. In a very short time all the Grecian islands, with their supply of seamen, &c. will be at the disposal of Russia.
It was considered very doubtful policy in Joseph II. to concur so far with the views of Catharine, in her plans of overthrowing the Turkish Empire. To reduce to impotence an enemy by whom the Austrian Monarchy had so often been brought within a hair breadth of destruction, was doubtless politic and wise, but it never can be the interest of that House to suffer the seat of the Turkish power in Europe, and with it, probably, its most valuable possessions to be transferred to Russia. M. Segur, the elder, states, in his Notes on Favier's celebrated Memoire, that he has frequently heard Joseph II. say, "That though Austria had often been in imminent danger from the Turks, it would be in a much worse state if the Russian Bonnets got Constantinople." Considering, indeed, that Russia is a neighbouring power to Austria, considering her vast power and unbounded ambition, it cannot be the interest or policy of Austria to connive at any acquisitions that would render her still more formidable. It therefore is as much the interest of Austria as of France, to watch the growing power of Russia. The views of ambition which are natural to every great state, and which the House of Austria has always cherished, must now take a new direction. The loss of the Netherlands, has rendered all acquisition in that quarter impossible.—France and Prussia will never suffer her to obtain any farther, or at least considerable, accession of territory in Germany. The Turkish Empire on every side presents tempting booty. But Russia is the rival of such views, and will oppose them, unless some plan of partition can be adjusted to satisfy both. In the same manner Austria must naturally resist any exclusive plan of conquest which Russia may entertain at the expense of the Turkish Empire.
In this respect the views of Prussia, must be the same with those of Austria. She must be led to oppose every acquisition of Russia, for which she receives no equivalent, because she already feels the preponderance of Russia in the politics of the North.
If then there be any reason to apprehend that Russia still entertains those gigantic views of ambition, which the overthrow of the Turkish power is to satisfy, and which her present conduct seems to countenance, there is little doubt that Austria and Prussia both will concur with France in opposing her. It is evident indeed that the French government has laboured, and not without success, to alarm the jealousy of the Court of Vienna. Should Russia persist in these schemes, which manifestly aim at the very heart of the Turkish Empire, it would not be surprising to find Austria opposing her by force of arms. It may therefore be the policy of France to instigate the Turks to a rupture with Russia, in order to give employment to the arms of the latter; and knowing too, that in case she were to be successful Austria would interfere to obstruct her complete triumph, and the entire gratification of her ambition.
We shall not at present enter into any examination how far the arms of France and Austria, or how far a French army, with the concurrence of Austria, marching by the shores of the Adriatick, might oppose the designs of Russia in the Morea, or even defend the Turkish Empire, should it be attacked on any other side. We have no doubt, however, that every effort would be employed to compel Russia to abandon her prey. That enquiry, however, at present might appear unnecessary.
If, however, the Russian government be sincere and disinterested in the hostility which it professes to the system and principle of aggrandizement pursued by France, it will give no room for suspecting the purity of its intentions. While Russia continues to pursue objects of ambition, which the other powers of Europe must naturally oppose, it is in vain to expect that they will confederate with her to act against France. Her professions, therefore, are vain; and nugatory. She in effect confirms and strengthens that Power against which she avows hostility. The suspicious conduct of Russia in the Mediterranean, is one
cause (among others), why Austria cannot be expected to co-operate in a war against France.
If then the Emperor Alexander means to exert the force of his Empire in the cause of independence and of Europe, let him disclaim all personal views—let him hold forth grounds of conduct in which other nations would concur—grounds of war on which it would be glorious to succeed; and in the maintenance of which even failure would be free from disgrace.
The Child and Champion of Jacobinism , as Mr. Pitt so justly denominated Buonaparte, never aimed a more Jacobinical blow than that which has been just struck at Vienna. In one moment he has made the most ancient and illustrious House upon the continent (next to the house of Bourbon), acquainted that a new title, not assumed in consequence of any territorial acquisition, not earned and merited by any brilliant achievement, but self-created and self-conferred, is of more importance and value than all those old and venerable ones which are so many claims to respect and so many proofs of Nobility, each of which is the memento of some great ancestor, and the record of some gallant action.—What will be the feelings of the inhabitants of His Imperial Majesty's other independent states?—The brave Hungarians cannot but feel disgusted at the assumption for Austria of a higher title than that for Hungary. Little did their fathers imagine, when they were surrounding an ancestor of the present EMPEROUR, and devoting their lives for her service, Marianam pro rege nostro MARIA THERESA ; little, we say, did they imagine that a descendant of that gallant female would have conceived the title of King of Hungary, to be of less honour and distinction than that usurped by a petty adventurer, an alien to the country over which he rules. Maria Theresa would not have exchanged the title of Queen of Hungary for that of Empress of Austria. And of what avail will this new Corsican conferred title be? If the dignity of Emperor of Germany is to remain in the house of Austria, that surely would have given it more than "a perfect equality of rank"; if it is to be transferred from that house, it will transfer with it its superiority over the Sovereign of Austria, and the other monarchs of Europe. The Emperour of Austria will not rank before Russia or France, or be a step higher than he would have been in his ancient and honourable style and title of King of Hungary and Bohemia, and Archduke of Austria.
The example of Russia has been adduced only to colour the transaction—it is the pretext, not the real motive of this Imperial assumption. If the example of Russia had imposed upon Austria the necessity of following it, why has she slept a century since Russia assumed the Imperial dignity? She might then have pleaded that she imitated the conduct of a legitimate sovereign, the possessor of the throne of his ancestors. But it is France—it is Buonaparte alone that has influenced her. It is the apprehension of the dignity of Emperor of Germany being transferred from the house of Austria—it is the wish to provide against that event, and having been "once an Emperour always an emperour"—it is the belief that the most seasonable period for assuming the new title with effect, is that in which the chief magistrate of another country has assumed a similar title—these are the considerations that have led the House of Austria to a step which in every point of view appears to be neither politic nor honourable.
In compassion for the house of Austria, we hope Buonaparte will stop, and not assume any new title; because, upon the principle avowed in the Imperial Patent, of establishing "a perfect equality of rank", Austria is bound to go on with him. If in one of his vagaries, he should cast his eyes to the East, he may chuse to imitate the comprehensiveness of the Eastern style, and like the Grand Seignor claim to be " brother to the Sun and to the Moon ". What plan could furnish a title of equal importance for the Emperour of Austria, we know not.
If Russia had any hopes of co-operation from Austria against the Usurper, they will of course be disappointed.—Russia will probably view the conduct of the Court of Vienna as a preparatory step taken to afford some consolation and remuneration to the House of Austria, in the probable event of the transfer of the dignity of the emperour of Germany to another, and she can be at no loss to conjecture what Family.
London Courier.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Sloop Phoebe, Alger, Warren, Rhode-Island.
CLEARED.
Ship Dumfries, Beard, London.
Sloop Amity, Ellery, Baltimore.
FOR NEW-YORK,
The Schooner HARRIOT , CHARLES DIXON, Master:—Will sail in a few days; has excellent accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf, or
Christopher Fry.
December 12.
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NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE, 100 hogsheads prime old Petersburg and Richmond TOBACCO.
C. & F. Whittle.
December 12.
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Notice is hereby given, to all whom it may concern, THAT I claim right to twenty shares in the Dumas Swamp Company Canal , formerly the property of Benjamin Jones, sold by the Sheriff of Camden, by virtue of an execution against the said Jones, issuing out of the Superior Court for the district of Edenton, North Carolina; and I forewarn all persons from any sale or transfer of the same.
Wills Cowper.
Gates, December 7, 1804.
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FOR SALE,
On board the Brig SARAH , at Commerce-Street Wharf, 8 Barrels OAT MEAL. 3 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 5 Barrels BEEF.
A quantity of WATER CASKS. A good CAMBOUSE. 1 Chest of MEDICINES. Apply to Captain Browning on board, or to
James Dyles & Co.
We have received by the Gosport , from Amsterdam, a parcel of TICKLENBURGS, OZNABURGS, and CLASS WARE, in Boxes.
November 16.
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50 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 150 Barrels prime NEW YORK, } PORK. 300 do. CAROLINA, } 150 Half Barrels CRACKERS. 50 Hogsheads Peterburg TOBACCO. 45 do. CLARET. 5 Barrels COCOA. 12 Cases NOYEAU.—For sale on liberal terms by
C. & F. Whittle.
November 6.
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CASH FOR Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading.
Gould's Packet will sail for Baltimore TO-MORROW, weather permitting. Dec. 12.

DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
THE PATRIOT.
When ev'ning mists Helvetia's mountains spread, And the tall peak with day's last lustre gleam'd, A wandering spirit rais'd his shadowy head— 'Twas TELL'S!—his eye immortal vengeance beam'd.
The Invasion of England by France has formed for some time past a fruitful topic for conversation and conjecture—There are some who appear to suppose that a landing being once effected that the French will be irresistible—upon what foundation such opinions are erected we know not, for our own parts we have not yet heard or read of the superiority of Frenchmen over Englishmen, though an hundred instances could be cited of the superiority of the latter over the former; among which we have selected from a periodical publication the following specimen of
ENGLISH BRAVERY.
At a time when many persons seem to stand doubting and weighing the value, the utility of their own exertions, it may be useful to lay before your readers an account of the conduct of a column of English infantry, in the battle of Fontenoy, in which they were deserted by their allies, and with no other assistance than their own valour. The account is given by Vallaine, a Frenchman, who never lost any opportunity of traducing or vilifying the English.
The first line of the French being thus swept away, the three remaining looked behind, and seeing no cavalry near enough to them they fled. The Duke of Grammont, their Colonel and the first lieutenant-general, who might have kept them to their duty, were dead. The English still marched slowly on, as if they were only exercising; the Majors were seen levelling the soldiers' musquets with their canes, that they might shoot low and straight. The English army had now got clear of Fontenoy and the redoubt, though they had moved in three lines before: being then pinched by the disposition of the ground, they wedged themselves into a long and thick column, impenetrable by its mass, and much more so by its courage. This dreadful column marched towards the regiment D'Aubeterre. M. de Luteau advanced with the Duke of Biron, at the head of the regiment of D'Aubeterre, led on by the colonel of the same name. The unfortunate Luteau received two mortal wounds; Biron had a horse killed under him; a hundred and thirty soldiers were killed, and two hundred wounded. The duke de Biron with the Regiment Du Roy, by flanking the left of the column stopped its progress; a regiment of English guards detached itself from the column, advancing a few steps towards him, killed three of his captains, wounded fifteen others, and twelve lieutenants; disabled seventy-nine soldiers, and killed two hundred and sixty-six. The Regiment de la Couronne, then but a little space behind that of Du Roy, presented itself to the English column. Its colonel, the Duke D'Havre, lieutenant-colonel, and in the whole thirty-seven officers, were disabled by their wounds, with about two hundred and sixty soldiers. The Regiment Soissonnois, which succeeded to La Couronne, had 14 officers wounded; and lost one hundred and thirty soldiers. The Regiment Royal, which was with that of La Couronne, lost more than any other regiment at these attacks, having six officers and a hundred and thirty-six soldiers killed, with thirty-two officers and five hundred and nine soldiers wounded. The compact and resolute English column still gained ground. The Count de Noailles led on his brigade and fell on with impetuosity! the Marquis of Vignacourt, Captain in his regiment, moved with his squadron to a flank of the column; it got amongst the English ranks, and but 14, with Mons. Vignacourt, escaped alive. During this disorder, the brigades of the Guards de Corps, who had been in reserve, moved off themselves to the enemy. The Chevalier de Suzi, and Saumeri, were killed. Four squadrons of the Gens d'Arms arrived at the same time from Douay; and, notwithstanding the fatigue they had undergone in a march of seven leagues, they went to attack the enemy; but all those fresh succours, like those which preceded them, were received by the enemy with the same intrepidity, and the same continued fire. The English faced about to the several regiments, presenting themselves one after the other, pointed their cannon apropos, and, firing by divisions, still fed their fire while attacked, and ceased it with the attack ceasing.—What cannot English troops attempt, let them be but well commanded!"
NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. And all those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given.
MARTIN FISK.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE,
50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 50 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dript do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d.
50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Tacks of different sizes. 50 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 50 lbs. Nutmegs. 10 do. Mace. 40 do. Cinnamon. 30 do. Cloves. 100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo. 10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre. Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 3000 lbs. Copperas. 1000 do. Allum. 500 Bags Patent Shot. 50 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bbls Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Soak Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality. Morocco-Skins of all kinds. 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots. 1 do. do. do. Shoes. 2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips. 20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes. 150 Italian Straw Carpets. 100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones.
ALSO,
A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 230
Landing on Taylor's Wharf,
17 Pipes, 4 Half Pipes, 2 Qr. Casks, 4 Hf Qr. Casks, 54 Hds. FINE OLD SICILY WINE. MUSCOVADO SUGAR. For sale by A. Maclure. November 26. tf 245
NOW LANDING
From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livington, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. tf 221
FOR SALE,
30 Barrels Fine FLOUR a-boat. John Cox. Gosport, Nov. 12. tf 229
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Born deaux, 50 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 300 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Ship Dart, Captain Peck, from Cadiz, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Buhels SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
I intend to leave the State for a few months. Thomas Mathews. November 23. tf 259
FOR SALE,
100 Hds. Petersburg TOBACCO. Part of which is a float. A. Maclure. Nov. 21. tf 242
LEVIN DORSEY;
At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Streets, Town-Point. ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carrage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. ** Orders for every species of Brass-Cuttings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters stock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by
N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint-Mill. July 8. tf 3
ANTIGUA RUM.
This Day, Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner General Pickney, Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. & F. Whittle. October 52. tf 189
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 48
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF
DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Cavings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE MONTHLY REGISTER
AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
LANDING
In Town-Point, out of the Cullat Ann & Eliza, from St. Lucia, her Cargo consisting of MUSCOVADO SUGARS, in hogheads, tierces, and barrels.—And a parcel of COCOA. Also—from Ship Rochdale, from Tobago, RUM AND SUGAR, of good quality. For sale on liberal terms by Robertson & Brown. November 23. 5w 343
CLOVER SEED.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Have received from Philadelphia, a quantity of Pennsylvania RED CLOVER SEED, of this years crop. John Rorke & Co. November 26. tf 246
13,000 Buhels the May SALT—a-boat. 100,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR. 240 Pipes of 4th proof Sanitah BRANDY. 50 do. Valentia WINE. 10 do. Cornac BRANDY. 180 do. Best Holland GIN. 100 Cases do. 1200 Empty GIN CASES. 40 Hogsheads, 50 Cases, 20 Pipes, 10 Hogsheads, 10 Qr. Casks, CLARET, Choice Quality. London Particular Madeira WINE. 200 Pieces Ruffin SHEETING. 260 do. Ravens DUCK. 75 do. Holland do. 100 Barrels Boston BEEF. 50 do. PORK For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by Moses Myers. November 26. tf 250
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. ** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 236
On Tuesday the first day of January, I will sell to the highest bidder, before the Borough Tavern, at 12 o'clock for ready money, TWELVE SLAVES, belonging to the estate of Otway Byrd, deceased. Theo. Armistead. November 26. 5w 244
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
TO LET
For one or more years, SEVERAL Tenements in the Town of Portsmouth, advantageously situated.—Also, A Store House, near the Market. One of the above tenements has 8 commodious rooms. A GARDNER Who can come well recommended, will find immediate employment by applying to William Leigh. November 19. tf 240
NOW LANDING
On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN, Capt. Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 237
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsy, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Idivifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance