Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-04-12 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 12, 1805.
[NO. 116.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1805.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Fish, Flax, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden. In the Mediterranean. Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas. Jamaica and Honduras. Porto Rico. Havanna. Cape-Francois (unarmed). Ports in the Bight of Leogane. Ports on the South side of St. Domingo. Persia, India, and China. Coasters. Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 12 dolls. per share, advance-In demand. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 50 per cent. advance-Dull. United States Bank, 560 dolls. per share. Exchange on London, 1 per cent. under par.
WANTED FOR CHARLESTON, A VESSEL, Of 500 Barrels Burthen. James Herron.
FOR FALMOUTH, (To sail in 12 or 15 days)
The new and fast sailing ship
PERSEVERANCE,
Capt. Foulkes.
For passage only (having excellent accommodations) apply to the Master on board, or
Robert Gibson.
THE SCHOONER RISING STATES,
J. Newcomb, Master:-
Will sail for New-York in all next week, having the greater part of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder, or passage, apply on board, at Newton's wharf.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fine strong and fast sailing ship
RESOLUTION,
George McLean, Master:-
Burthen 300 tons—three months o.d. and was sheathed upon the stocks. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to
N. Heron.
Who has for sale, on board said ship,
A FEW TONS OF HAY.
240 Gallons of Dutch bond Linsed Oil, in casks and jugs. And a few hogheads of West-India RUM.
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship ROB & BETSEY, Captain RICHARDSON,
CADIZ SALT.
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER,
The said Ship
ROBA & BETSEY.
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Ship Golden Grove, from Liverpool,
10,000 Bushels Fine, } SALT.
4,000 do. Coarse. } SALT.
70 Crates well assorted QUEEN'S WARE.
500 Bushels COAL.
Moses Myers.
FOR CHARTER,
the ship
YORKSHIRE,
William Lee, Master:-
Momentarily expected from Jamaica. She is a fine ship nearly new, and burthen about 400 hogheads. A preference would be given to a freight for Liverpool.
Warren Ashley.
FOR SALE,
A superior Pilot Boat Schooner of about 90 tons burthen—building in Matthews County, and will be finished in 60 days.—For terms apply to
WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fine new Ship
CHARLES,
Samuel Chaney, Master:-
Burthen 450 hogheads tobacco.—For terms apply to
PHINEHAS DANA & CO.
WANTED,
Two or three Crafts of easy draft of water, to load at Plymouth, N. C. for this port.
C. & F. WHITTLE.
WANTED TO CHARTER,
An American vessel of about 150 tons burthen, for Europe, for which a cargo is now ready. Apply to
MOSES MYERS.
FOR BOURDEAUX,
The staunch well built Ship
PATSEY,
David G. Bowles, Master:-
Will be ready to receive her cargo in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to Messrs. Galigo, Richard & Co. Richmond; Ramsay, Gemon & Co. Petersburg; or to
JAMES MAURICE & CO.
FOR CHARTER,
THE BRIG
WARREN,
Solomon Dennison, Master:-
A new vessel, burthen 1500 barrels flour, and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board or to
WILLIAM PENNOCK.
I WANT TO CHARTER,
A BRITISH VESSEL,
of about 200 tons burthen, for Europe.
MOSES MYERS.
FOR CHARTER,
THE AMERICAN SCHOONER
THOMAS,
Burthen 800 Barrels. In complete order to receive a cargo.
C. & F. WHITTLE.
NOW LANDING
From board the Ships Juno and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogheads RUM.
For sale by
WILLIAM PENNOCK.
WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP
JANE, of 417 Tons.
JUNO, of 260 do.
COURTNEY, of 200 do.
All ready to receive cargoes.
January 21. tf 858
A vessel of about 150 to
200 tons burthen is wanted on Charter, for Jamaica.
February 18. tf 434
NOTICE.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHEN J. LEWIS, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co.
January 2. tf
Landing from board the Schooner Brigs, Darius Fribbee, Master, from St. Vincent, at Commerce-Street Wharf,
55 Puncheons RUM.
13 Hogheads MOLASSES.
For sale by
PHINEHAS DANA & CO.
March 4. tf 408
A VILLANOUS ACT.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
ON Saturday night, or early on Sunday morning last, some villain, or villains, entered an out-house ad-joining Captain Pennock's stable, and terminated the existence of my Horse, by cutting his throat.—Whoever will give such information of the perpetrator, or perpetrators, as will bring him or them to justice, shall receive the above reward.
John Madden,
No. 17, Main-Street
April 1. tf 548
TO RENT.
The Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIOT & MACKINDER. Apply to
Thomas Willock.
April 1. tf 547
LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
25 Puncheons fine flavoured Nevis RUM.
11 do. do. Antigua do.
IN STORE,
100 Bbls. New-York Prime BEEF and PORK.
50 Bags COFFEE.
20 Tierces Holland OIL.
50 Barrels L. ver. do.
20 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE.
For sale by
Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
March 29. tf 543
THE Stockholders in the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, are informed, that an Election of Fifteen Directors of the said Company, will be held at this Office, on Wednesday the 1st day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
John Cowper, Sec'y.
Office of Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, 29th March, 1805. tf 544
WILL BE LANDED TOMORROW,
From the Schooner Hark, from Boston, for Sale by the Subscriber,
50 Barrels No. 2 BEI. F.
50 Boxes COD FISH, in fine order for the West-India Market.
40 Kgs Choice BUTTER, for Family use.
March 29. tf 542
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—about
1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported.
August 24. tf 541
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 122
200 Tierces NEW RICE.
Just received, and for Sale by
MOSES MYERS.
March 25. tf 532
REMOVAL.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Have removed from Mark-Square, to the Fire Proof Warehouse,
Wide Water-Street, corner of Rothery's Wharf,
Where they have for Sale, a general assortment of the best
Groceries, Paints, Oil, Window Glass, &c. &c.
AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
22 Pun. Antigua and Jamaica Rum, } Imperial, } TEAS.
3 do. & 12 bbls. N. E. do. } Hyson, } TEAS.
16 pipes Brandy, entitled to drawback. } Young Hyson, } TEAS.
4 do. real Cognac do. } Souchong, } TEAS.
4 do. Country Gin. } Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, } TEAS.
Peach and Apple Brandy. } 30 boxes Mould Candles. } TEAS.
20 hhds. & tierces } 30 do. Spermaceti, do. } TEAS.
30 bbls. } 20 do. white & brown Soap } TEAS.
5000 wt. Coffee. } 20 do. Boston Chocolate. } TEAS.
Brazil, } 30 do. Raisins. } TEAS.
L. P. Madeira, } 10 kegs Figs. } TEAS.
L. M. do. } 50 box fine Mountain Flour. } TEAS.
L. P. Teneriffe, } 5 tons Baltimore Iron. } TEAS.
Sherry, } 20 English Cheeses. } TEAS.
Nutmegs, Pepper, & Alls vice. } 50 kegs Manuf'd. Tobacco. } TEAS.
100 Reams Wrapping Paper. } TEAS.
PAINTS, &c.
White Lead, Yellow Ochre, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, and Black, dry and ground in Oil; Prussian Blue, Vermilion, Verdigrease, Ivory Black, Lampblack, Red Lead, Sugar of Lead, White Vitriol, Letharge, and Black Lead; Putty in bladders; Linseed, Spermaceti, and common Lamp Oil, 100 Boxes Window Glass of different sizes, from 7 by 9 to 30 by 26 inches—Glass for Book Cases, Doors, Clock Faces, Fan Sashes, &c. cut to any size or pattern.
April 8. tf 566
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A PASSAGE to Bermuda. Any person having a vessel bound to Windward will receive a liberal compensation to touch and land a passenger on that Island. Apply to the subscriber.
April 8. tf 576
TO HIRE,
For the remainder of the year,
A MULATTO WOMAN,
Who is a good servant—Apply at the Norfolk Hotel.
March 27. tf 537
CAUTION.
I CONSIDER it as a duty which every man owes to society, to guard it against injury, when the means are in his power. To prevent Merchants and Masters of vessels, more particularly, from being imposed upon and exposed to dangerous loss, is the object of this publication.
I sailed from this port in August last, with the ship ROB & BETSEY under my command; having on board, as Mate, a certain STEPHEN J. LEWIS.
I had cause to be much dissatisfied with this man's conduct on the passage, and while at CADIZ, for reasons which it is not now important to state; as his subsequent behaviour was so infinitely more culpable.
Whilst I was at CADIZ I received unquestionable proof that this MATE, with five others of the crew, had formed a conspiracy, to mutiny and run away with the ship on her outward passage. The facts were fully substantiated before the AMERICAN CONSUL and the commander of the United States Brig SYREN; documents of which are in my possession.
Upon receiving this proof the Consul sent him on board the SYREN, Lieutenant STEWART, and kept him there until I was ready for sea. I then made out his account allowing him three months wages, over and above what was actually due, deducting for some embezzlements of the cargo; which he refused to receive.
After LEWIS was sent on board the Man of War, he endeavoured to have my vessel seized as British Property, and to cause me to be confined and punished as a Spy: conformably to a letter written by him to me, copy of which is annexed.
The ship which I command and her owners are well known; and none but a depraved and ex-credible villain would offer to swear that she is other than American property.
To Merchants and Masters of Vessels no remark need be made upon the danger to which their property and lives are exposed, by employing as an officer, or in any station, so unprincipled a man as Stephen J. Lewis.
W. J. RICHARDSON. 579
Norfolk, April 10, 1805.
COPY OF LEWIS'S LETTER, REFERRED TO.
Cadiz 25th Dec. 1804.
Captain Richardson Sir as you have taken the Liberty to send me on board the Brig Ciren you will be so good as to send me my Cloes & Watch and my Wages if you don't send them off Immediately I'll Give the Capt. of the port information of the Record of the English Boats on Board your Ship and also the Ship Being an English Bottom I Rote to the Capt of the port and oil so I Mean to tell the Capt of the Kings yard on this side I am Sir yours with Resistance
STEPHEN J. LEWIS
I mean to make you pay severally for my treatment When I get to Norfolk the men will tell you another tale in Norfolk.
Alluding to the evidence given before the Consul in Cadiz.
W. J. R.
34 Tierces Fresh RICE,
Landing on Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Sloop Helen, Capt. Brown from Charleston—For sale by
John C. Niemeyer.
Who has just received, an assortment of

Governour McKean.—Every new executive act of the present Governor of Pennsylvania, which comes to our knowledge, tends to increase our respect for his talents, and our esteem for the integrity of his mind. For some years he has been, in that state, almost the only barrier opposing the rude and destructive progress of an ambitious, ignorant, and unprincipled faction. He has withstood all their assaults with such a manly dignified firmness as will hand his name down to posterity with veneration. Those yet unborn will pronounce it with gratitude; which will not be lessened even though he should be unsuccessful in his present endeavours to save his country. Every man of correct views must read with pleasure and approbation, the article under the head 'Pennsylvania' in this day's Ledger.
HIS B. MAJESTY'S SHIP VANGUARD.
Captain Hudson, of the Schooner Fairplay, fifteen days from Havanna, brought the following Letter from the Captain of the Vanguard, which we insert with peculiar pleasure. [Ed. Ledger.]
A report being in circulation, stating the loss of His Majesty's ship above-mentioned, on the Double-Headed Shot Bank, in the Gulf of Florida, also that a great proportion of her crew are drowned; and as the existence of such a report (happily unfounded) can only be productive of unnecessary distress to the relatives of her officers and ship's company—the Printers in America, into whose hands this memorandum may be put, are requested to contradict it.
ANDREW F. EVANS, CAPTAIN.
In our last we republished from a Charleston paper, an article from the Hague January 22, in which certain expressions are attributed to the President of the United States, as being contained in his speech at the opening of the last session of Congress. The American reader need not be told that the remarks of Mr. Jefferson on the St. Domingo trade were not exactly as there alleged. The difference arose partly from a certain mincing style in which Mr. Jefferson indulges, whenever he wishes, yet fears, to express any general principle, or recommend any particular measure, that is not likely to meet with the entire sanction of those who may be affected by it; in such cases he always clouds himself in ambiguities; words which may be construed either way. We are not therefore surprised that a Frenchman translating this speech, should affix to it such signification as would be most pleasing to his readers, or that while interpreting the language, he should also endeavour to understand the meaning of his author. When the President said that our merchants were forcing a commerce in defiance of the laws of the countries with which they traded, it was squinting so significantly, as almost to justify the interpreter; particularly when his best friends in America were at loss to ascertain precisely what he did intend. Upon the whole, although the language differs from that of Mr. Jefferson, we do not think his meaning has been very widely mistaken.
By private letters from Bordeaux, we learn that Mr. MONROE, our Ambassador Extraordinary to Spain, left Bordeaux for Madrid on the 13th January. Mr. Monroe, it is supposed, had waited for despatches from this country; those however, arriving in the Sheffield, followed him on the 27th January under the care of Captain Dulton.
SLAVES.
An Act further to amend the Act, entitled, "An Act to reduce into one the several Acts concerning Slaves, Free Negroes, and Mulattoes."
[Passed January 31st, 1805.]
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That whoever hereafter shall carry or cause to be carried any slave or slaves out of this commonwealth, or who shall carry or cause to be carried any slave or slaves out of any county or corporation within this commonwealth, into any other county or corporation within the same, without the consent of the owner or owners of such slave or slaves, or of the guardian of such owner or owners (if he, she or they, be a minor or minors) and with intention to defraud or deprive such owner or owners of such slave or slaves, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not less than one hundred, nor more than five hundred dollars, and shall also be imprisoned in the jail or penitentiary house, for a period not less than two, nor more than four years; which fine and imprisonment shall be fixed and ascertained by a jury. And the person offending herein shall moreover be subjected to pay to the owner or owners of the slave or slaves carried away as aforesaid, double the value of such slave or slaves, together with double the amount of all costs and expenses by him, her or them incurred in regaining or attempting to regain such slave or slaves, to be recovered by an action on the case in any court of record in this commonwealth, having original jurisdiction over such actions. In all actions instituted for the recovery of the penalty imposed by this act, bail may be required of the defendant or defendants as of right.
SEC. 2. And as doubts may arise as to what shall be considered a carrying away or removal, within the meaning of this act, Be it further enacted, That not only all those who shall willingly and designedly carry away slaves as aforesaid, but all masters of vessels, who, having a slave or slaves on board their said vessels, shall sail beyond the limits of any county, with such slave or slaves on board, shall be considered as carrying off or removing such slave or slaves, within the true intent and meaning of this act. And any person travelling by land, who shall give countenance, protection, or assistance, to such slave or slaves, for the purpose of preventing him, her, or them, from being stopped or apprehended, shall also be considered as carrying off or removing such slave or slaves, within the true intent and meaning of this act.
SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, That any master or skipper of a vessel, who shall permit any slave to come on board his vessel without leave or consent of his master, overseer, or owner, or shall buy, receive of or from a slave, any commodity whatsoever, without the leave or consent of the master, owner,
or overseer, as aforesaid, shall forfeit and pay for every such offence, in addition to the penalties now imposed by law, the sum of two hundred dollars; one third thereof, shall go to the master or owner of such slave, one third to the informer, and one third to the overseers of the poor, for the use of the poor.
SEC. 4. In any action which shall be brought against the master or skipper of any ship or vessel, in pursuance of this act, the defendant may be held to bail.
SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That it shall not be lawful for the overseers of the poor, who may hereafter bind out any black or mulatto orphan, to require the master or mistress, to teach such orphan, reading, writing, or arithmetick.
SEC. 6. All Acts, and parts of Acts, coming within the purview of this Act, shall be, and the same are hereby repealed.
SEC. 7. This Act shall commence and be in force from and after the passing thereof.
NEW-YORK, April 6.
We learn by the schooner Only Daughter, that the French fleet left Guadalupe on the 12th ult. for the leeward, after having levied contributions, &c. as mentioned in former numbers of this gazette. We further learn, that 14 English prizes taken by the French squadron, had arrived at Guadalupe, one of which was the ship Marquis of Lansdowne, formerly an East Indiaman, and a large Guineaman loaded with coffee, which vessel and cargo sold for 45,000 dollars.
Capt. Brown from Guadalupe informs us, that the French squadron was, when he sailed, to the northward of Antigua, bound to windward.
From a Philadelphia paper.
A respectable mercantile house in this city has received a letter from St. Thomas, in which it is stated, that a few days before it was written, a French and Spanish fleet of 17 sail of the line was seen off Porto-Rico, standing to leeward. It was supposed they were bound to St. Domingo.
A letter from an American gentleman at St. Thomas, to his friend in this city, states that a French Commissary had there issued a notice, that the crews of any vessels bound within two leagues of the brigand ports in St. Domingo would be put to death. The same letter confirms the account heretofore received, that a fleet of 18 sail of the line had been seen to the northward of Porto-Rico.
[The above is probably the Toulon and Carthagena fleet.]
PHILADELPHIA, April 5.
In the ship Martha, arrived this morning from Malaga, came out as commander, Richard O'Brien, Esq. late Consul General for the United States, at Algiers—His lady and family accompanied him: and we are happy to add, all enjoy excellent health.
Late from India.
The supercargoes of the Indiamen, arrived in town this morning, inform us, that General Lake, had lately obtained several brilliant victories over the Mahrattas. In one of the engagements General Frazier lost his life. About the 15th December, information was received at Calcutta, that the Mahrattas, under General Holkar, were completely surrounded, and that the progress of the English arms had become so successful as to promise a speedy termination to the war.
The details of these events are given in Calcutta papers, which remain on board these vessels. The perusal of these we have been politely promised.
In addition to, and corroborative of, the above we have been favoured with the following extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability in India, to his friend in this city. The newspapers referred to in this letter, have been obligingly promised to the Editor of this Gazette, and the interesting extracts shall appear hereafter:
CALCUTTA, December 14.
"For political matters I refer you to the papers, by which you will find, that we have had some desperate fighting in this country, but I believe we have now got the better of all the native powers, who at one time were about to combine against us—Generals Lake, Wellesley, and Frazier, have behaved like heroes and indeed so have all our troops.
"Holkar has given us much trouble, but he has met with such a check in the last business, that he will never be able to do us much harm. I think we shall soon have a permanent peace, at least inasmuch as we shall have nothing to apprehend, from the native powers, who now they are got under will be kept from rising again in any force.
"Marquis Wellesley has proved himself a clever fellow, in every sense of the word. Had he not been our Governor General, we should probably have lost this country."
PENNSYLVANIA.
The bill to alter the mode appointing the Comptroller General and the Register General, which had passed both houses of the Legislature, has been returned by the Governor with the following objections:
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
GENTLEMEN,
I have read and considered the bill, entitled "An act to alter the mode of appointing the Comptroller General and Register General," and as it appears to me inconsistent with the purview and spirit of the constitution of the state, and also inexpedient, I cannot approve it. I have therefore directed the secretary to return it to the House of Representatives, in which it originated, together with my objection—which follows:
First—By the second article of the constitution, made and established by the people of the Commonwealth, on the second day of September, one thousand seven hundred and ninety, section eight, "The Governor SHALL appoint ALL officers whose offices are established by that constitution, or shall be established by law, and whose appointments are not therein otherwise provided for."—By article 6, section 5, "The state treasurer shall be appointed annually by the joint vote of the members of both houses; all other officers in the treasury department, attorneys at law, election officers, officers relating to taxes, to the poor and highways, constables and other township officers, shall be appointed in such manner, as is or shall be directed by law."
These being the parts of the constitution, which have relation to the present bill, the sole question is what the convention had in contemplation by the words "All other officers in the treasury department, &c. shall be appointed as is or shall be directed by law." If it had been intended, that the members of the two houses should, by joint vote, appoint all other officers in the treasury department, attorneys at law, and the officers enumerated in this section, the convention would have annexed this power to that of the appointment of state treasurer in the same sentence or clause. What then, it may be inquired, had they in view; My answer is, they might have supposed, that the legislature might conceive it necessary, that other officers should be appointed as a check upon him. They may also have had a reference to the county treasurer, excise officers and others, who might be deemed necessary to collect and pay money into the state treasury, as a part of the revenue not arising from taxes, and who might be employed or commissioned solely for that purpose.
The comptroller or register general, has as little connexion with the treasury department, as any other officer in the state; the names of officers merely, cannot designate their department or duties. They receive no publick monies, nor pay into the treasury; they make no reports or reference to the state treasurer, nor are they amenable to him in any manner whatsoever; they are entirely connected with the supreme executive department, and are nominated the department of accounts; their principal duty is to liquidate and ascertain the claims and demands against the commonwealth, and to report them to the governor; and if they disagree, he is to decide, and thereupon draw his warrant for the money on the state treasurer, specifying the appropriated fund. No reasons have been assigned in the bill, why they should be considered as officers in the treasury department, nor can I divine any.
Since the establishment of the present constitution, these officers have always been appointed by the governor; and by the last act of the legislature, preceding the present constitution, the comptroller general held his office during the pleasure of the supreme executive council. It may be said, that this was in pursuance of acts of the legislature; but under the first constitution, the supreme executive council were vested with the power of these appointments, though overruled by the house of assembly; under the present, the governor has the right to appoint these officers without the aid of the legislature; and the last act of assembly on the subject, may be construed as a recognition of it. At any rate, it cannot deprive any future governor of his constitutional rights; and, at least, proves, that the governor in their opinion, was best qualified to appoint them.
By this bill the present officers are to continue in office until the second Tuesday in January next, if they shall respectively so long behave themselves well; but, there is no such provision for the future. I have long entertained doubts respecting the power of the legislature, to make any office during good behaviour, except those s directed by the constitution; if this can be done a governor having a suitable understanding with the legislature, may place his and their favourites on this foundation; and thereby not only preclude his successor from the aid of friendly coadjutors, in the arduous administration of publick affairs; but also subject him to every difficulty, which can be contrived by enemies. This would be contrary to the practice of every well regulated government, and not "doing unto others, as we would wish others to do unto us."
Besides the two houses have no constitutional power to continue the present officers a single day against the will of the governor: It would be encroaching too far on his authority, and destroying his responsibility. Be it as it may, the spirit of our constitution is, to keep the legislative, executive, and judiciary, departments in the governments, as distinct and independent of each other as possible; it has prescribed limits to each, the barriers of which cannot be passed without a violation of this sacred instrument. The executive branch among other duties is, "to see that the laws be faithfully executed," which be cannot so well perform unless he has the appointment of the officers necessary for the purpose. The legislature are to make laws, not to expound them, nor to appoint who are to execute them.
Second—It seems to me to be inexpedient. On the face of the bill it appears manifest, that the legislature have no objections to the present officers; no member has even hinted any thing of the kind to me—then why the necessity for, or what benefit can be derived from, the alteration, at this time, of the mode of appointment? All legislatures heretofore for near fifteen years, have thought this power should be deposited with the governor for the time being; and if capable and good officers have been appointed by him, (as seems to be acknowledged,) what advantage can be obtained for the publick service, by placing these officers hereafter under the will and pleasure of an annual, fluctuating body; merit alone will not secure their constant re-election; they must acquire knowledge of every new member, as well as have address and management, in canvassing for votes: and more adroit candidates, will at all times, render their situation irksome and precarious. Few men worthy of these offices, will be found, who will subject themselves to such a tenure, and the advantages of experience will be lost.
The first comptroller and register-general were appointed by the legislature: the result is too well known, and has been too severely felt, to require any further animadversion; publick default has likewise occurred in one of the state treasurers—more than two hundred thousand dollars have by these officers been misapplied! These instances afford no proof of the intended mode of appointment being the most salutary. With respect to myself, it is matter of perfect indifference, who shall have the appointment of these officers. The faithful discharge of the trust of appointing officers, must be always attended with great anxiety to a conscientious mind.
Having been a member of as many congresses, conventions, legislative assemblies, and other publick bodies, as perhaps any gentleman in the United States; permit me to declare, that from all my experience and observations, a large publick body is not so well qualified to select the best characters for subordinate offices as a single person, responsible, unfettered, and independent.
The precedent being once established, of the two Houses of Assembly assuming to themselves the power of appointing executive officers, "many an error by the same example will creep into the state." With more plausibility, the secretary of the land-office, the surveyor general, receiver general, and prothonotary of the supreme court, may be declared to be in the treasury department, than the accounting officers; for they collect and pay a large proportion of the publick revenue to the treasurer of the state.
I have no ambition for power; but I trust, I shall be excused in holding it as a sacred duty, to transmit the constitution (which approaches as near to perfection as any that ever did, or does now exist in the world) to my successors, unimpaired and unshackled by any act of mine.
THOMAS M'KEAN.
Lancaster, March 25th, 1805.
BALTIMORE, April 9.
A letter dated Marseilles, 19th January, to a mercantile house of this city, says—Yesterday sailed from Toulon, a squadron composed of eleven sail of the line, and nine frigates. Its destination is unknown, but it is supposed they will pass the straights. 8,000 troops are embarked on board said squadron.
Reports are in circulation, that the town of St. Domingo has been taken by the Blacks—and that 70,000 French have landed in Scotland. We have not yet been able to trace them.—Fed. Gaz.
FROM THE PARIS ARGUS.
Spain presents at this moment a spectacle worthy of fixing the attention of statesmen. It cannot be sufficiently admired that at the moment when the English ministry thought the Spanish government benumbed by a long repose, overwhelmed by the wasting scourge of contagion, cast down by the loss of some ships, and discouraged by being robbed of some millions, that government, superior to the calamities which it has experienced, should announce itself on a sudden upon the stage of the world with the lustre which distinguished it in the 15th and 16th centuries. The English ministry have discovered their error too late, by driving to extremities a nation na-
turally generous, which only requires commanders like the Prince of Peace to replace itself soon in the rank of the most warlike nations. It is not the treasures of Mexico which constitute the bravery and greatness of a people. It was when Spain had raised herself to the summit of her glory and power that she conquered Mexico, which she was in no need of to enable her to give laws to the rest of Europe. Some great politicians have dated her decline from that immense conquest they have discovered in it the cause of her depopulation, of the decay of her agriculture, and of the weakening of the national valour. We shall assign further cause for the decline: Spanish valour shone with great lustre even in the 17th and 18th centuries: whenever the government has wished to make brave men, it has made them: whenever it has honoured bravery, it has had warriors. The Spanish army amounts to above one hundred thousand men; the navy may be computed at about sixty ships of the line: this military establishment does not exceed her population, which the most moderate calculations raise to ten millions. Most of the powers of Europe have a more numerous army, and yet their population is more numerous in proportion to the extent of their country. It is not then in the great number of soldiers that the successive depopulation of that country is to be looked for; when it was a prey to war, it was more populous. The war of the revolution, so terrible in appearance, which has raised so many men, which has cost so many lives, does not, however, appear to have diminished the population of France. The new statistical statements already sent by the prefects announce, on the contrary, an augmentation. Rome almost always at war in the finest days of her glory, saw her population augmented at every census made of it; so true it is that there are other causes of the decline and fall of states! Neither is it the finances of the Spanish government which have weakened it; its annual receipts exceed its expenses by some millions of dollars, and its publick debt amounted, in 1799, only to 130 millions of dollars, very little beyond the revenue of a single year. Thus, in considering the political geography of Spain, we see that she still possesses within herself all the seeds of greatness and prosperity. Her situation secures her from foreign invasions as long as she remains united with France, from which country nature has separated her by a barrier, only the better to secure the mutual independence and friendship of the two nations. It is a happiness for the Spanish nation that its government has lost its pretensions to the two Sicilies. That source of exhaustion being shut, has afforded the means of employing more usefully the riches and courage of the nation. Spain, defended by the two seas, possesses more than the necessary strength to make war with success against England, and at the same time far more than is requisite for the defence of her colonies. A signal from the government will restore to the nation the energy which it seemed to have lost. It has been a maxim among all nations which have acquired renown in arms, that there is no honour unless for those who have fought for their country; such has even been the source of nobility in monarchies and of honours in republics. This sentiment has supported France at every perilous crisis she has stood in, under Charles VII, under Henry III, under Lewis XIV, and throughout the whole of the revolution. It was by it alone that Spain shone under Ferdinand and Charles V. This military spirit is become more necessary to every nation in the present state of Europe, not to make conquests, but to maintain its rank, to be able to develop at full liberty all its particular means of industry and of prosperity. The cabinet of St. James's has never ceased to attack France with the sword; by this it has only kept up her courage and redoubled her emulation: it has taken up against Spain and Portugal arms in appearance less offensive, but in reality more dangerous and deadly; it has excited the cupidity of private people, whilst it has lulled the nations asleep; it has made them believe that the safety of the country depended on the importation of foreign treasures; it has nourished indolence; encouraged idleness, and attacked the prosperity of the state in its first source: and the two nations, thinking they owed every thing to the complaisance of England, have bent a servile head to her lowest agents. But at length British pride has betrayed itself by too much insolence and fury. The Spaniard has felt that he was born for independence. This revolution announces itself by brilliant characters, in the energetic address of the Prince of Peace; and it is to have already vanquished, thus to know how to prepare for victory.
OFFICIAL PAPERS
Laid before the British Parliament relative to the rupture with Spain.
(Continued from the Ledger of Monday.)
No. XVII.
Copy of a despatch from Lord Harrowby, to B. Frere, Esq. dated Downing-street, October 21, 1804.
Sir, The Lively, capt. Hammond, arrived at Portsmouth, on Wednesday morning, with the Pama, a Spanish frigate, laden with dollars, from the Rio-la-Plata, and brought information of the action which took place on the 6th inst. between four of his majesty's frigates, and the same number of Spanish frigates, in which three of the latter were captured, and one unfortunately blew up. Although, from the situation of the ships, when this action happened, it is probable that the event is known to the court of Madrid, I have thought it necessary to give you this information, without loss of time, in order that you may be able to explain to the Spanish government the principles upon which the orders given to his majesty's naval commanders are rested, and the effect which this event is here considered to have upon the relative situation of the two countries. As the subject was fully discussed in the conference which took place yesterday, between the Spanish minister and myself, I cannot point out to you more distinctly the language which his majesty thinks proper to be held upon this occasion, than by stating to you the substance of this conversation. In answer to the first question of the Spanish minister, in what light this event was to be considered, I informed him that it was an act done in consequence of express orders from his majesty, to detain all ships laden with treasure from Spain. That such orders had been issued as soon as intelligence was received of the equipment of naval armaments in the ports of Spain, and particularly at Ferrol, without any previous explanation.—That the court of Madrid could have no reason to be surprised that such a step was taken, as it had been repeatedly stated to the Spanish government, and particularly in a note delivered by Mr. Frere on the 18th of February last, that as long as they continued of mere nominal neutrality, any naval armaments in their ports must be considered as putting an immediate end to the forbearance of England, and as necessarily producing consequences that were distinctly pointed out. I added, that upon the first intelligence of the armament. Admiral Cochrane had been directed to communicate to the governor of Ferrol the orders he had received to oppose the sailing of any Spanish ships of war to or from the port of Ferrol; and Mr. B. Frere had also been directed to inform the court of Madrid of the orders given by his majesty, that all necessary measures of precaution should be taken, and particularly those notified by Admiral Cochrane. The Spanish minister then observed, that his court was not apprized of the orders given to detain the ships laden with treasure, which being ships of war, their resistance to any attempt to

detain them must have been foreseen. I observed, in reply, that this was the first and most obvious of those measures of precaution which had been announced. That it had been thought right to announce precisely the intention of engaging the ships of war which might attempt to sail to or from Ferrol, because it would depend upon the Spanish government, after receiving such an intimation, to give such orders as to their sailing as it might think proper, and to prevent a hostile meeting between the two squadrons; but that to have announced more particularly the intention of detaining the treasure ships, must either have been perfectly useless, if the Spanish government had no means of giving them notice of such intention, or must have afforded the opportunity of rendering it completely abortive. That Spain having violated one of the conditions upon which the forbearance of his majesty depended, it became immediately necessary for him to prevent the continuance of those succours which were furnished by Spain to France. That those succours were of two kinds, naval armaments and treasure. That his majesty hitherto submitted, with unexampled moderation, to connive at the payment of a subsidy by Spain to France, upon the grounds which have been often stated; but that, from the moment Spain had manifested the intention instead of confining herself to pecuniary assistance, to add her naval forces to those of France, and had manifested it in the least equivocal manner, by equipping a considerable squadron in the port of Ferrol, where it would be ready to join a French squadron of ships, and to out-number the British force employed in blockading them; from that moment his majesty could no longer delay carrying into execution every measure of necessary precaution; and he had a just right to detain treasure destined to increase the means of his enemies, as to attack the ships of Spain, sailing in conjunction with those of France. I expressed in strong terms, his majesty's concern at the loss of so many valuable lives in the conflict, and particularly at the unfortunate accident, which destroyed one of the Spanish frigates (the Mercedes) with nearly the whole of her crew. I did not controvert his observation that it was impossible for those frigates not to resist, when they were met by so equal a force, and I thought it right to avow, without hesitation, that although it was hoped the treasure might have been brought in single ships, as a force so inferior to his majesty's squadron as to justify the expectation, that they might be detained without violence, yet that his majesty's government were aware that this expectation might be disappointed, and as the act itself was thought necessary, had determined to incur the hazard of what might follow from resistance. To the question put by the Spanish minister, in what state the Spanish frigates and their crews were to be considered, I replied, in the same state as ships and crews detained under similar circumstances upon former occasions. That the officers and men would be treated with every possible attention, and the treasure would be transported to a place of security, to await such orders as the issue of the present discussions with the court of Madrid, may appear to his majesty to require. After these points had been discussed the Spanish minister desired to know, whether this event was to be considered as putting an end to all further explanation, and placing the two countries in a state of war. To this, I replied, that it was certainly by no means, so considered on our part. That it was still the earnest wish of his majesty, that such explanations, assurances and securities, might be given by the court of Madrid respecting their naval armament, present and future, and respecting all other subjects of discussion between the two governments, as might not only maintain an amicable intercourse between them, but establish it in future upon a more distinct and permanent footing. An explanation of the naval armaments alone, would not then (replied M. d'Anduaga) now satisfy the English government? To this I answered, that such an explanation alone would not now satisfy us, nor would it have been satisfactory at any former period. The court of Madrid had repeatedly been informed, that his majesty could not be satisfied without being made completely acquainted with the relation in which Spain stands with respect to France, in order to be enabled to judge, upon a full view of all the circumstances, in what relation he could consent to consider Spain as standing with respect to Great Britain. In reply to several observations which fell from the Chevalier d'Anduaga, that assurances had been given as to the amount of the subsidy, which was stated to be only an equivalent for military succours, as to the contents of the treaty with France, which was alleged to contain nothing injurious to the interests of Great Britain; as to the innocent destination of any armaments which might be made; as to the decided intention of his Catholic majesty to preserve the strictest neutrality; and as to the injustice of any suspicions which could attach to Spanish honour and veracity—I assured him in return, that both the government and the nation had the highest respect for Spanish honour and veracity; but that we had too much ground from experience, to be slow in trusting the ability of Spain to act up to the honourable and independent principles by which her conduct would be naturally guided.—That I sincerely wished the armaments in question might prove to have been really, as he had endeavoured to represent them, only the consequence of an order given under the pressure of necessity, for the purpose of transporting troops to subdue the revolution in Biscay; but that if this were really the intention of the order, it was inconceivable that no notice should have been given to the British minister at Madrid, or to the admiral off the port of Ferrol, who might have conveyed the explanation of the armament at the same moment with the news of its existence. That it was singular, if ships of the line were to be used for this purpose, that they should not have been equipped merely as transports. That although the orders were received at Ferrol on the 7th of last month, and must consequently have been given at Madrid some days earlier, yet up to this moment he was possessed of no direct information from his court, was authorised to give me no explanation, and was reduced to state upon this subject his own conjecture founded upon imperfect intelligence, and upon his own earnest wishes to explain the transaction in a manner calculated to prevent a rupture between the two countries. Having dwelt upon the various grounds which made this explanation improbable and unsatisfactory, I concluded the conversation, by expressing my fears, that the orders would be found to have proceeded from that influence, which had unfortunately so long diverted the Spanish councils from an attention to their real interest and dignity; that the measure, if dictated by that influence, would probably be persisted in; and that a breach would then become inevitable; but that the moderation and forbearance of his majesty's conduct hitherto (to which the Spanish minister bore the fullest testimony) would be a sufficient security, that no reasonable means of accommodation would be rejected; and that I should be equally desirous with himself to be the instrument of establishing, between our respective countries, a greater degree of harmony and cordiality than could exist between a nominal neutrality on the one side, and a jealous forbearance on the other. I am in daily expectation of hearing from you what passed at Madrid upon the receipt of the communication made by admiral Cochrane to the Spanish governor of Ferrol; until that information is received, I have nothing to add to my former instructions. I am, &c.  (Signed) HARROWBY.  B. Frere, Esq.
No. XVIII. Despatch from B. Frere, Esq., to Lord Harrowby, dated Escurial, Oct. 27, 1804.  MY LORD,  Your Lordship's despatches, No. 1 & 2, were delivered to me by the messenger, Smith, on the night of the 18th, in consequence of which I lost no time in coming down to the Escurial, where the court are resident at present; and having demanded an audience of M. Cevallos, which he gave me on the 21st, I told him that I believed he would find, by his letters from England, that the sensation which the late unexpected armament at Ferrol had caused there, had been by no means over-rated in the note which I had addressed to him upon the subject, some weeks ago; that I was now charged to declare to him formally his majesty's surprise and concern at such a measure having been adopted, without any previous communication to him, and unaccompanied by any explanations of its object; and to require the immediate recall of all orders which might have been given at Ferrol or elsewhere, for increasing their naval force, or for altering its position; and that it should be reduced to the state in which it was at the beginning of the war.—M. Cevallos said, that he found that there had been a great deal of misrepresentation and exaggeration upon the subject of this armament, which he affected to treat very lightly. He said, that the expedition consisted of a few ships, which were already armed at the time, whose destination I must be well acquainted with; and that the project was now given up, and that he wished to infer, that there was therefore no ground of complaint for what had passed. I replied, that I knew no more of the destination of this expedition, than what I had learnt from publick report, which was, that it was meant to convey troops to quell an insurrection in Biscay; but that it had appeared to me so incredible that ships of war should be armed to carry forces to a province which had no ports to receive them, which was already in possession of their troops, and which was so situated, that the march by land might be performed in a much shorter time than was necessary for preparing for and making the voyage, that I had not ventured to write this report home to my government.—M. Cevallos, however, assured me, that this was the design, and, extravagant as it was, the march by land, into Biscay, of the troops before destined for the embarkation, seems to confirm his assurance.—I observed, that whatever might have been the object of this armament, it was equally a breach of the convention which Spain had entered into with England; and as M. Cevallos maintained that the engagement had been only contracted for not arming against Great Britain, I referred it to my brother's note of the 18th February, in which the cessation of all armaments is demanded in the clearest terms.—I told him at the same time that if he was inclined to dispute this point, I must revert to the instructions upon which the demand was framed, and which were to the full as positive as those which I had now received.—He protested against the extravagance of such a pretension, which he said would reduce them to the lowest state of humiliation, if Spain could not arm to repel the insults of a foreign enemy, or to quell her own rebellious subjects. I repeated the assurance of his majesty's disposition to make every possible concession in favour of Spain; but that this was an engagement, which the security of his kingdom called for, and that Spain might rely upon its being pursued no further than that object required. Finding that it was needless to attempt drawing any satisfactory assurance from M. Cevallos, in conversation, I told him that my instructions related likewise to some other important points; that if he pleased I would read them over to him, after which, if he thought it necessary, I would deliver him in writing a summary of their contents. In treating of the subject of the money furnished to France, he affected much surprise at its being considered merely as a temporary measure, and asked from whence my court could have got that idea, of which he himself disclaimed any share. I told him that I knew my brother had repeatedly received similar assurances at the very time when the treaty was negotiating, from a person high in authority, whose assurances were then esteemed authentick, and that as such he had transmitted them to his government. M. Cevallos repeated that they had no such views; that the treaty was concluded for the whole of the present war; that it contained no article whatever hostile to Great Britain; and as to the amount of the subsidies, he could only repeat what he had already said, and what M. Anduaga had stated to your lordship, that they are calculated with a reference to the expense of furnishing the succours stipulated by treaty. This assurance, he said, he trusted I should think sufficient, and that England would so far do justice to the good faith of the Spanish cabinet as to pronounce herself satisfied with such a declaration. I observed, to him, that my government was already in possession of much information upon the subject, when my present instructions were forwarded to me, and therefore that I must expect a more explicit answer, or comply with the orders to demand my passports; that in the terms in which he stated it, the amount of succour stipulated was without any limit, since the treaty provides that in case of necessity, the auxiliary power is liable to be called upon to assist her ally with all her forces; in which situation there would be no bounds to the sums which Spain might furnish to the enemy under the denomination of an equivalent for these succours. I did not, however, succeed in obtaining any further explanation upon the subject; and there was in M. Cevallos's manner a more decided determination not to give way upon this point, and more disposition to all humour at being pressed upon it, than upon that of the total cessation of all armaments in the ports. He took no other notice of the orders given to admiral Cochrane to shut the ports of Ferrol to their ships of war, than by asking me to read that paragraph a second time; and when I had finished the despatch, he said, that Spain would continue to act with the same good faith which she had always hitherto done; that England ought to be perfectly at ease upon the subject of the armament, which never had been of any consequence, and was now laid aside; that upon the question of the subsidies, she had all the satisfaction that she could reasonably require; that it was time that she herself should give some assurances of her own dispositions without which a neutrality restless and disturbed as that which Spain now possesses, would prove as prejudicial to the country as war itself. I answered, that the dispositions of my government towards Spain, were not less friendly than they had always been, and that it was to the conduct of Spain herself that he must contribute the unsettled state of the connexion between the two countries; nor could it be otherwise, as long as she maintained this reserve upon a point which affects so essentially the interests of Great Britain as that of her pecuniary engagements with France; and I left him by saying that I hoped that upon consideration he would see it in the would see it in the same light, and that I should receive a more satisfactory answer to the note which I should transmit to him than I had been able to obtain from the conference. Your lordship will observe an interval of some days between this conference and the date of my note, during which I have been confined by a return of indisposition which disabled me from writing.  I have the honour to be, &c. B. FRERE. (Translation of the Enclosure referred to in No. 18.) Escurial, 26th October, 18.  SIR,  In consequence of the desire your excellency has expressed to me, I have the honour to transmit to
you in writing the substance of the representations which I have been directed by my government to make to you. It is with equal surprise and concern that his Britannick majesty received the account of the naval preparations which have been carrying on in the ports of Spain, having on his part omitted nothing, from the very commencement of hostilities with France, which could contribute to remove from Spain those calamities of a war, in which, owing to her treaties, she was in fact placed in the number of her enemies. Nothing, indeed, could have induced his majesty to persevere in this system of moderation, except the same benevolent motive, supported by a disposition to give credit to the assurances of the Spanish government, that the sums furnished to France were only paid under the idea of gaining time, until circumstances would enable her to follow a system more congenial to her wishes and her interests.—His Majesty has repeatedly requested a communication of the engagements concluded with France; but the only answer has uniformly been a vague assurance, that, whatever might be the amount of the sums to be paid by Spain, they were calculated according to the estimate of what the succours, naval and military, stipulated by treaty would amount to. But his majesty has never been furnished with any means of judging, whether these payments are in fact only a fair equivalent for those succours, or whether they so far exceed it, as to render it necessary to consider Spain a principal in the war.—In this state of uncertainty, his majesty has been compelled expressly to reserve to himself the full right to regulate his conduct towards Spain, according to the appearance of circumstance at the moment. But he has ever declared, unequivocally, that the discontinuance of all naval preparations on the part of that power was an indispensable condition of the continuance of his moderation. Such a declaration having been made, it would be difficult to account for a naval armament on the part of Spain, in such a manner as to reconcile it with her pretended system of neutrality; and it becomes impossible to consider the present armament which was unaccompanied by any explanation in any other light than as a measure decidedly hostile, and which calls upon his majesty, to take without delay, every step which prudence may dictate; and more especially to give orders to his admiral off Ferrol, to prevent any Spanish ship of war from entering or leaving that port. His majesty's uniform conduct towards Spain has abundantly proved his ardent desire to carry his moderation to the utmost extent, which a due regard for the interests and security of his people will permit. But his majesty cannot depart from the declarations which he has made, nor permit that Spain shall enjoy all the advantages of neutrality, whilst she wages a two fold war against him, first, by furnishing to his enemies unlimited pecuniary succours; and secondly, by compelling him to divert a part of his naval force from acting against the enemy, in order to watch the armaments which are preparing in ports extending to be neutral. I have in consequence received orders from his majesty to require of the Spanish government the immediate recall of all the orders which have been given at Ferrol, at Cadiz, or at Carthagena, as well for the equipment of ships, as for sending reinforcements from one to the other of those ports, and not only that such preparations be stopped, but that the naval armaments in all the ports of Spain shall be put precisely on the same footing as before the commencement of hostilities between England and France. I flatter myself, that I shall not be under the necessity of announcing to your excellency, more formally than I have hitherto done, what must be the inevitable consequences of a refusal of this demand. If it is fully complied with, I can answer for the intentions of his majesty to send to Madrid a minister authorised to discuss in an amicable manner, every other subject of dispute; but still this discussion cannot take place unless Spain be prepared to give a distinct explanation of her engagements with France, and of the system which she proposes to adopt, according to which his majesty may be enabled to judge of the nature of the relations which should subsist between him and his Catholic majesty. Your excellency may conceive the impatience with which I shall expect your answer, and some days having already elapsed since I had the honour to converse with you on the subject of this note, I hope that your decision has been already taken, and that I may flatter myself in some degree to have contributed towards the extinction of the daily alarms which trouble the good understanding between the two countries, and which are the necessary consequences of the obstinacy of Spain in refusing to give that satisfaction so justly due to the conduct of his Britannick majesty.  (Signed) B. FRERE. (To be continued.)
Gazette Marine Memoranda.  ARRIVED.  Schooner Fair Play, Hudson, 15 days from Havana, Sugar & Molasses, C. Fry.—On Tuesday, 10 leagues from Cape Henry, spoke brig Jane, from Jamaica, bound to this port.  Schooner Margaret Tingey, English, 4 days from Savannah, Rice, Moses Myers.  Sch'r Eliza, Webb, 5 days from New-York.  The ship Intrepid, Steed, of this port sailed from Savanna the 7th inst. for Liverpool.  NEW-YORK, April 6.  Ship Perseverance, Dickson, 23 days from Norfolk, in distress, with 4 feet water in her hold, bound to Cork, having sprung a leak after being out 9 days, and it has been with difficulty she could be kept free.  FROM BRYDEN'S BALTIMORE MARINE LIST.  April 7.  The schooner Baltimore, Wheeler, from St. Domingo, and schooner Nancy, for Norfolk, are captured by the British and carried into Bermuda.  April 8.  The sch'r Baltimore of this port, and brig Happy Couple, of New-York, were captured 8th March, in lat. 30, lon. 78 by the Cambrian frigate, capt. Beresford, and ordered for Halifax. In consequence of the weather the Baltimore bore up for Bermuda, where she arrived 21st March. The vessel and cargo libelled 22, under pretence that the trade of Americans to St. Domingo was contrary to the laws of the United States, and that they should capture all vessels going or coming from thence.  April 9.  By captain Edwards, we learn, that a division of the Haytian army had succeeded in taking Port au Plate, and the town of St. Jago, after a most dreadful and desperate resistance from the whites: all of which, men, women, and children, were put to the sword. The Haytians lost one of their generals and about 1800 men.  Arrived, brig Sally, Todd, 33 days from the city of St. Domingo.  But one division of the Haytian army had made their appearance, it was expected that no attack would be made on the city until the remainder arrived. No apprehensions were entertained of the blacks taking the place, as they had plenty of ammunition and men, and every precaution was taken to put the place in the best state of defence possible.—All the vessels were ordered out of the port, to leave no hopes for retreat. The women, children, and property, were to a large amount sent to Porto Rico. Some of which was intercepted by the British and sent to Jamaica. Captain T. was boarded by the Stork sloop of war, coming out of St. Domingo, but finding no money on board, suffered him to proceed. There was no blockade when the Sally sailed.
SALES AT AUCTION.  Tomorrow, the 13th instant, at 12 o'clock, Will be offered for sale, on the Subscribers Wharf, 110 Puncheons Choice Grenada RUM. All sums under 200 dollars cash—over that sum a credit of sixty and ninety days.—Notes with approved endorsers, will be required.  R. GIBSON. April 12. 587   NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the twenty-sixth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth.  Samuel Ramsay, Comp't. against Ephraim Robinson, Def't.  THE Defendant not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, It is ordered , That the said Defendant appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough.  A Copy, Teste, 583 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C.   NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court held the twenty-fifth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth.  William Pennock, Comp't. against Stephen Gorham, Peter C. Brooks, John Nickell, Moses Myers, and Cary Selden, Deputy Marshal of the United States, for the Virginia district, Def'ts.  THE Defendants Stephen Gorham, and Peter C. Brooks, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, It is ordered , That the said Defendants Stephen Gorham, and Peter C. Brooks, appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough: And it is further ordered , That the Defendants John Nickell, Moses Myers, and Cary Selden, do not pay, convey away, or secret any debts or effects in their hands, belonging to the other Defendants, until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same.  A Copy, Teste, 584 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C.   NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court held the twenty-fifth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth.  George Wilson, Comp't. against Thomas Harris, and George Veale, and James Caton, trading under the firm of Caton & Veale, Def'ts.  THE Defendant Thomas Harris, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant, by his Counsel, It is ordered , That the said Defendant Thomas Harris, appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough: And it is further ordered , That the Defendants Caton & Veale, who hath effects of the said Thomas Harris in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same.  A Copy, Teste, 585 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C.   200 Pieces Choice Russia Sheetings, Entitled to drawback. —For Sale by MOSES MYERS. 588    250 Barrels Superfine,  } FLOUR.    250 do. Fine,    100 do. X Middlings,    150 do. do.    50 do. Ship,    90 do. Navy,  } BREAD.    10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE.    For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. tf 589   WILL BE LANDED TOMORROW, At Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner FAIRPLAY,  80 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 49 Boxes White and Brown Havanna SUGARS. For Sale by C. FRY. April 12. 3 590   150 Boxes Bloom, } RAISINS. 150 do. Muscadine, } 1000 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. All of superior quality, for sale on a liberal credit. C. & F. WHITTLE. April 12. tf 592   FOR NEW-YORK, THE SCHOONER CHARMING MARY, C. Potter, Master:— Will sail on Tuesday, wind and weather permitting. For freight of two hundred barrels, or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Campbell & Wheeler's Wharf, or to THOMAS ALLAN. April 12. tf 593   WE WANT, A British ship of 250 to 300 hhds. burthen. C. & F. WHITTLE. April 12. tf 593   FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, THE SLOOP DEBORAH, Burthen fifty tons, Daniel Sanders, Master, lying at Marsden's wharf. Appy to the Master on board. April 12. 2* 596   On Wednesday the 17th instant, WILL BE SOLD, AT PUBLICK AUCTION, At Curriick Islet, for account of the Underwriters, THE BREMEN SHIP FORTUNA, Henry Rohde, Master, from the River Jade, bound to Baltimore, and wrecked near said Inlet.—Likewise, her Sails, Tackle, Anchors, and Furniture. John C. Niemeyer, Agent. April 5. tds 598   ABSCONDED from Petersburg, on the 20th ult. a Negro Man named Moses, he is about 38 years old, 5 feet ten inches high, rather slender, and frequently complains of a pain in his jaw, has a little impediment in his speech; took with him when he went off, a pair of mixed Kersymere santaloons, and a Virginia cloth coat, he has rather a yellow complexion, and is a most admirable cook. I am induced from various circumstances, to suppose he is lurking about Norfolk. Whoever may apprehend him, and deliver him to Mr. Robert Ruffin, of that place, or confine him in jail so that I get him again, shall be handsomely rewarded, by either applying to Mr. Ruffin, or the subscriber at Petersburg. HENRY TATUM. April 12. tf 591   DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore TOMORROW. April 12.

THE PROPRIETOR OF THE LOMBARD BARRACKS, Near Philadelphia, who on a tour of his reality, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk, that he has brought on with him A MODEL IN WOOD AND WAX, Of the Ancient and Holy City of JERUSALEM. This Exhibition will be removed from Norfolk in one or two weeks at farthest—those who wish to examine it will do well to improve the present opportunity, by calling at Mr. Dayton's at the head of Commerce-Street, where they will be admitted for the moderate sum of 50 cents, children for 25 cents—He can with confidence invite all, and particularly the religious of every denomination to attend his Lectures—those who cannot afford to pay will be admitted gratis. Amongst other objects worthy notice are the seven Mountains in the vicinity of the city, and several species of Fruit on trees six feet high. While he returns his thanks for the attentions he has received, he informs the citizens that his hours of exhibition are from 10 o'clock in the Morning until 9 at Night. March 25. tf 529
THE SUBSCRIBER Is receiving the following articles, which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, especially if applied for before they are put into Store. 40 Hogsheads Prime Petersburg TOBACCO. 50 Tierces RICE. 400 Barrels FLOUR, most of it from Richmond. 100 do. No. 1 and 2 Boston BEEF. 20 Puncheons fine Flavoured RUM. Also for Sale, BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Edward Johnston, Gibson's Wharf. April 8. 3 574
NOW LANDING On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Plough-Boy, Captain Davis, from Martinique, 62 Hogsheads, } Muscovado Sugar. 4 Tierces, } 65 Barrels, } 9 do. } COFFEE WILLIAM PENNOCK. February 15. tf 423
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY JOHN N. HAGENAU, No. 36, MAIN-STREET. Estopillas, } ENTITLED TO Britannias, } DRAWBACK. Fine Holland Shirting Linen, } Pistillas Royal, } Brown Holland, } 25 Boxes Mould Candles. 25 do. Brown Soap. 30 Pks as best quality Butter. 25 Kegs Richmond Manufactured Tobacco. 80 Dozen Cowskin Whips. Ginger in Kegs, and 25 BARRELS RYE WHISKEY. ALSO ON HAND, Country Gin. Old 4th proof Peach Brandy. A few Casks Linseed Oil. April 8. tf 571
DOCTOR HODGES, INFORMS his Friends and the Publick, that he has again OPENED SHOP on Main-Street, at the head of Rothery's Lane. HE OFFERS TO LEASE, THREE LOTS OF GROUND, One running partly on Main-Street, and partly on Rothery's Lane—and two situated on said Lane. He will rent out a part of the House which he occupies as a Shop. March 27. tf 534
NEW-YORK SLATE, Of the very best quality, and in any quantity—for sale by William Hartshorne, Jun. April 8. tf 570
Will be landed Tomorrow on Lee's wharf, the Cargo of the sloop Flora, capt. Chase, from Charleston, CONSISTING OF MOLASSES & RICE. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. April 9. tf 514
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, March 13, 1805. As, notwithstanding the repeated notices heretofore given, many instances of neglect on the part of Masters of British vessels, entering this port, continue to occur—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, once more informs all persons concerned, "that it is the duty of all Masters of British Merchanted ships, or soon after their arrival, to produce before him the Registers of their respective vessels, and to deposit with him, until they shall be ready to depart, their Mediterranean Passes, if any they have—The Consul further notifies that he shall return to the proper Department in England, the names of all Masters of British vessels, who shall fail to comply with the above regulation; and that, in cases of such failure, he shall conceive himself authorized to withhold from the defaulters any Protection, Advice, or Assistance, for which they may have occasion to apply to him in his official capacity—and he requests of the Merchants to whom British Bottoms may come consigned, to inform the Masters thereof of the necessity of their conforming to the preceding rule," as he is determined not to take any official cognizance of such as may refuse, or neglect to comply therewith. Office hours from eight in the morning, until two in the afternoon. 502
THE NORFOLK RACES, WILL COMMENCE On WHITSON MONDAY, the 3rd of June. 1st Day, a Sweepstakes for 3 years old Colts, one mile heats, $6 lbs. on each; 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the nags intended to run must be described to the Subscriber, by the 1st of May, at which time the Subscription closes. To this there are five Subscribers. 2d Day, a Sweepstakes for 4 years old Colts this spring (that did not win a Purse or Sweepstakes of more than 200 dollars last fall) two mile heats, with 100 lbs. on each, 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the nags must be described, and the Subscription will close as above. To this there are three Subscribers. On the same day, there will be a Give and Take Sweepstakes, two mile heats, 50 dollars entrance. 3d Day, the Town and Country Subscription Purse, warranted worth 400 dollars, and the money hung up, 4 mile heats; 25 dollars entrance; weight for age. 4th Day, a Quarter-Cask of Madeira, one mile heats, with catches, the best 3 in 5; free of entrance to Subscribers to the Races and the starter of a horse to any other day's running; to any other person 10 dollars. 5th Day a Purse of 200 dollars, 2 mile heats, weight for age; entrance 15 dollars. The Boys will be expected to be dressed in a Jockey like manner, and the entrances will be made with the Subscriber the day preceding each day's running. Stables and Litter found gratis. March 6. eptf. 347
SINGING SCHOOL. THOSE Ladies who wish to attend the Singing School, are respectfully informed, that the days of meeting will be Mondays and Fridays, at the Presbyterian Church, at 4 o'clock. The Gentlemen are requested to give their attendance at the house of Mrs. Patten, on the same evening at 7 o'clock. March 22. tf 519
NATHANIEL FITZ. March 22. tf 519
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 400 Bbls. Alexandria Superfine FLOUR. James Herron. April 8. tf 575
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,400 Barrels SUPERFINE FLOUR. 100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. Gilliat & Mackinder. November 5. tf 222
300 barrels Superfine FLOUR. 70 hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 100 barrels Mess PORK. FOR SALE, BY C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20. tf 518
8 Barrels Pilot, } 56 do. Navy, } BREAD. 125 do. Ship, } 60 do. Superfine, } 40 do. Fine, } FLOUR. 40 do. X Midlings, } 100 do. CORN MEAL—For family use. 10 Hogsheads, } 7 Barrels, } SUGAR. For sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. March 13. tf 487
LANDING ON GIBSON'S WHARF, The Cargo of the Brig Bertram , Captain Quinn , from Havana, CONSISTING OF 193 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 70 Tons Campêche LOGWOOD. 22 Legs MAHOGANY. For Sale, apply to EDWARD ROBERTS. ALSO FOR SALE, 800 Spanish HIDS, in good order. 50 Pipes Teneriffe WINE. 10 Hogsheads Pennington's LOAF SUGAR. 24 Bales COTTON. March 22. tf 521
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 650 Barrels Fine, } 350 do. Superfine, } FLOUR—Haxall's Brand. ALSO, 100 Barrels SHIP STUFF, and a quantity FRESH MEAL, in Bags and Barrels. J. & W. SOUTHGATE. February 11. tf 402
MARTIN FISK, HAS JUST RECEIVED, FOR SALE, 50 Barrels APPLES, in prime order. 50 Kegs Choice BUTTER, for family use. ALSO—ON CONSIGNMENT, 3 Trunks UMBRELLAS. Which will be sold low. April 3. tf 554
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE. Gilliat & Mackinder. April 3. tf 552
LACED CAMBRICKS. PHILIP HENOP, NOW OFFERS FOR SALE, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF LACED CAMBRICK MUSLIN—Diagonal and Spotted Spider-laced ditto—Bedford and Sattin Tambour laced ditto—Paisley, Spotted, Sprigged, and Tamboured Leno Gauze—Elegant 6-4 Tamboured and Spotted Leno Shawls—Super-Super ditto—Laced and Diagonal ditto—Just received, via New-York, and of the very newest and most fashionable patterns April 3. tf 556
A FEW TRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. January 11. tf 336
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig Commerce , from London, and Ship Bertram , 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
BOARDING. WILLIAM BEALS, Begs leave to inform his Friends and the Publick, that he has taken the house lately occupied by Mrs. Bryan, in Commerce-Street, where he can accommodate ten or twelve Gentlemen with gentle BOARDING and LODGING. Looking Glasses, Prints and Picture Frames, Thermometers, and Barometers, for sale—and old ones repared, by Mr. Vecchio, at the house of Mr. Beals March 27. tf 539
FOR SALE, Pursuant to the Will of William Samuel Peachy, deceased. Peachy's Manufacturing Mills and Store-Houses. LYING in the County of Prince George, on Powell's Creek, a navigable stream of James River, and on the main stage road from Norfolk to Petersburg, with about six acres of Land belonging thereto.—One third of the purchase money will be required at the end of eighteen months and three years credit will be given for the residue. The Gentlemen at the Mills will be good enough to show them—For terms apply to Mr. Robert Maitland of Norfolk, or to Thomas Griffin Peachy of Williamsburg. ALSO FOR SALE, That beautiful Seat on James River (about four miles from the Mills) called FLOWER DE HUNDRED.—The Tract of Land belonging to this Seat, contains 1800 acres extending nearly two miles on the banks of the river, (about half a day's sail from Norfolk, and five hours from Petersburg;) considerable part of the Land is fit for the cultivation of Wheat and Tobacco; it has some valuable Low Ground, and a great deal of Meadow Land, from which in its valuable state, great quantities of Hay may be made; the Land also abounds with good Timber.—The Houses, Garden, Orchards, and other improvements, are extensive and valuable.—As it is presumed that no person would purchase such an estate without first viewing it, a further description is thought needless.—Collier Harrison, Esq. of Charles City, who has viewed the Land and is well acquainted with its quality, will be good enough to show it.—A credit of 9, 13 and 16 years will be given for the greater part of the purchase money, and for the residue four annual payments will be required.—The price may be known by application to Mr. Robert Maitland, or to Mary W. Peachy, and Thomas G. Peachy, of Williamsburg. March 25. tf 523
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. A few Shares are wanted. Apply to JOHN COWPER. March 20. tf 517
THIS DAY will be landed from on board the schooner Hamlet , A choice parcel of fresh New-York BUTTER, in small kegs, and a few casks SCOTCH BARLEY, which will be sold low if immediate application be made to JOHN BROWN, Rothery's Wharf. WHO OFFERS A FEW BILES OF Old Cognac BRANDY, and London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, very low. March 18. tf 508
NANKEENS. 200 Pieces YELLOW NANKEENS. For sale by MARTIN FISK. March 18. tf 510
ALL Persons to whom my Son ARTHUR LEE, is in debt, are requested to make known their claims to RICHARD E. LEE. March 18. tf 507
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 4d, do. 10d per lb. 3d, do. 3s per M. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Bds, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Sloop Nancy , from George-Town, South-Carolina, 128 Barrels PITCH. 367 do. TAR. MOSES MYERS. March 11. tf 482
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 45 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO—A-float. 78 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 7 do. Old Jamaica do. 10 Pipes 4th proof Cognac, } BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alcant. } 10 do. Holland GIN. 17 Pipes, } 4 Half Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 2 Qr Casks, } 4 Half do. } 18 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 4 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. 20 Casks well assorted EARTHENWARE. 9 Casks do. GLASSWARE. 59 Quarter Barrels British FF GUN POWDER. 600 Barrels Fine and Superfine FLOUR. A. MACLURE. March 15. tf 415
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
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce , from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are afforded packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria , Robert Hatten, master, from Borne deaus, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Casks, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
WANTED, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, FOUR HUNDRED GORDS OF OAK BARK; For which the following prices, in Cash, will be given—delivered at their Tan-Yard:— For Spanish Oak Bark, 10 Dollars per Cord. Willow, or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, if young and not too scaly, 7 do. A FEW CORDS OF BEECH BARK, Will also be received at 7 Dollars per cord. It is recommended to those who get BARK, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. WILLIAM PLUME & CO. March 11. tf 485
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
A CHOICE PARCEL OF ENGLISH CHEESE, And 400 Barrels FLOUR. FOR SALE BY W. HARTSHORNE, Jun. March 20. tf 514
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 326
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. F. Pointed NAILS, in Casks—also LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from above, bids the ship Jane , Capt. Cole , will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah , Capt. Herbert . October 23. tf 187
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 ad- justment 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. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bds. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy, Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipe and quarter casks. 20 Casks London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Casks Hysn, Young-Hysn, and Hysn-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dipt 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. Trucks 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. Alum. 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 Bolts Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Seal Leather. 10 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
The Subscribers have for Sale 160 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 166 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. 50 Hogsheads CLARET. 200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 500 do. Prime PORK. C. & F. WHITTLE. February 6. tf 597
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM B. LAMB, 30 Puncheons St. Vincents RUM. 13 Hogsheads and 28 Tierces SUGAR. 10 Pipes French BRANDY. 5 do. GIN. 13 do. Madeira WINE. 10 Quarter Casks SHERRY. 10 Casks CLARET. 10 Hogsheads do. 12 Bags GINGER. 1 Case Black SATTINS. 3 do. Irish LINEN. 7 Bales India COTTONS. 3 Trunks CALICOES, &c. February 13. tf 415
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, AT HIS BAKE-HOUSE, No. 1, Commerce-Street. 400 Barrels Navy, } 200 do. Ship, } BREAD. 200 do. Pilot, } CRACKERS, Of the first quality, in Barrels, Half Barrels, Quarter Barrels, and Kegs. STEPHEN HARRIS. February 1. tf 382
A CHOICE PARCEL OF FINE IRISH LINEN, Imported from Dublin, per ship Medford . For sale by MOSES MYERS. February 15. tf 422
TO RENT, (And possession given in April or May next,) The House at present occupied by the Subscriber in Catharine-Street. JOHN DAVIDSON. March 4. tf 466
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.