Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-02-14 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 14, 1806.
[NO. 91.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1806.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLE, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Hog's-Lard, Indigo, Iron, Logwood, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rum, Salt, 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. 4 1-2 5. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 5. In the Mediterranean, 5 6. Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, 4 4 1-2. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas, 5. Jamaica and Honduras, 12 1-2. Porto Rico, 6. Havana, 4 1-2 5. Cape-Francois, (unarmed) cannot be insured. Ports in the Bite of Leogane, be insured. Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, insured. Persia, India, and China, 5 5 1-2. Coastens, 2 2 1-2.
Prices of Stocks.
Virginia Bank, 4 per cent. under par. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 12 1-2 per cent discount. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 426 2-3 dollars for 100l. Sterling.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good Prussian SHIP STADT EMDEN, Peter Jurgenson, Master, burthen about 500 hogheads to a port in France would be preferred. Apply to William Hartshorne, Jun.
FOR SALE on board said Ship, A few hundred DEMIJOHNS. Apply as above. Feb. 12. tf 504
The Ship RICHMOND, CHARLES WEEMS, Master, is expected to sail in about ten days from Bermuda for LA ROCHELLE, in France. She will lay some days in Hampton Roads; can accommodate a good many passengers, being well fitted for the purpose. For particulars apply to Gallego, Richard, & Co. Richmond, or to James Herron. Feb. 12. 3t 507
FOR LIVERPOOL, Intended to sail by the 10th March, The American ship ALEXANDER, MILES KING, Master—three fourths of her cargo in tobacco already engaged. For freight of the balance or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to J. & W. Southgate. February 10. tf 500
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new SHIP GLOBE, STEPHEN HOWLAND, Master, now lying in Hampton Road, and will carry about 350 hogheads Tobacco, sails remarkably fast, and in complete order to take on board a cargo. A freight to Liverpool will be preferred—For terms apply to Richard Blow. February 10. tf 501
FOR NEW-YORK, The Sloop PATTY, George Clarke, Master; Will sail the first wind. For freight or passage, apply on board at Myers' wharf, or to Richard Bowden & Co. Feb. 7. tf 495
FOR GREENOCK, The British Ship MARY, WILLIAM ATHOL, Master, Part of her cargo being engaged, she will be despatched early in March—Tobacco or other goods will be received on low freight. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 495
FOR BOSTON, The fast sailing Brig GORHAM, S. CLEVELAND, Master—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to B. Reynolds. Who has received by said Brig, 10 Hhds. Retailing MOLASSES, 20 Hhds. and 150 bbls. N. E. RUM, 120 Bbls. No. 1 and 2 BEEF, 100 Boxes CHOCOLATE, 200 do. Mould CANDLES, 50 do. Family CHEESE, 30 do. Spanish SEGARS, 150 Rheams Wrapping PAPER, 2 Boxes Mens' SHOES, 20 Dozen SHELLS, 10 Casks CUT NAILS, 100 Iron TEA KETTLES. Also in Store, Bar Iron, Iron Ware of all kinds, Stone, Crockery, and Wood Ware, Groceries, &c. TO LET, A Convenient HOUSE in the Fields. Wanted for the remainder of the Year, A stout active BOY. Apply as above. Feb. 7. tf 493
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The fine, newly coppered, fast sailing SHIP HIGHLAND MARY, Will take freight to amount of 200 hogheads Tobacco on liberty; will be ready in a few days—Apply to Mr. PETER GORDON, or to Geo. Murray, & Co. January 8. tf 419
Wanted to Charter, A SHIP, of about 900 hogheads burthen, to load for Falmouth and a Market. Also A VESSEL, of about 1000 barrels, to load for Madeira. Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. Jan. 27. 4w 464
FOR SALE ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS, The good Brig COMMERCE, Burthen 1100 barrels. Apply to William Hartshorne, Jr. Who offers for Sale, SHERRY, MALAGA, TENERIFFE, particular LOAF SUGAR, CLARET in hds. and boxes, FIGS in frails, Alexandria CRACKERS. January 24. tf 462
Blank Notes and Checks for both Banks, for Sale at this Office.
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship Amiable Antoniette, John William master, now in complete order to receive a cargo—A port in France will be preferred. Apply to the master on board, or to William Hartshorne, Jun. Dec. 30. 391
COW-POX. The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated. George Balfour. Feb. 12. tf 505
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY on the 30th of last month, from the Subscriber, living in Alexandria, JOHN JOHNS, An apprentice to the Boot and Shoe-Making business; he is about 17 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, slender made, dark complexion, down look—had on when he went away a long black coat, coarse dark trousers, Bennet's cord waistcoat (reddish figure). He will probably call himself JOHN STONE, which name he assumed in consequence of having been raised by a person of that name. Whoever apprehends said apprentice, and secures him in any gaol and give information, so that we get him again, shall receive 25 dollars, or the above reward if brought home. Moses & Jacob Janney. N. B. It is thought the above apprentice has been taken away by a journeyman who calls himself Joseph Ward, and who went to Norfolk about the time said boy absented himself Feb. 4. 3t 506
TO RENT, A Ware-House on Commerce-Street Wharf—Apply to William Plume, & Co. Feb. 3. tf 482
Now landing from on board the Sloop Director, and for SALE at the Ware-House formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Thomas Tucker, Maxwell's-wharf, 5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 5 Hogheads MOLASSES, 20 Casks Malaga WINE, 20 Barrels SUGAR, 20 do. Prime New-York PORK, 20 do. do. BEEF, 10 do. do. APPLES, 30 Boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES, 10 do. SOAP, 10 Chests Souchong, 2 do. Imperial, 1 do. Hyson } TEA. All of which will be Sold low or exchanged for Country Produce. James M'Clenachan. Feb. 3. tf 485
CAUTION. Landlords and Shop-Keepers are hereby cautioned against trusting any of the crew of the Swedish Ship Redigheten, as I am determined to pay no debts of their contracting. S. P. Fagerberg, Captain. Feb. 3. 4t 484
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. tf 479
Just arrived, and will be landed at Campbell and Wheelers' wharf, out of the British brig Mary, from St. Vincent, 40 Hogsheads Prime SUGARS, and a few puncheons RUM—to be sold on liberal terms by Robert Dickson. Jan. 22. 6t 457
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20. tf 451
If George William Clarke who left England for this Country in July, 1802, is living, he will hear of something to his advantage on application at this office. Norfolk, Jan. 15. tf 435
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A smart active Negro MAN, From 20 to 25 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 10. tf 436
JUST LANDED, 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10. tf 436
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also shall keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
This Day landing, and for Sale, about 50,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Imported in the sch'r Wasp, capt. Kemp, from Aux-Cayes. Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Jan. 29. 9t 468
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. tf 339
FOR RENT, A STORE-HOUSE near the Market-House in Portsmouth, an excellent stand for a Grocery or Shoe-Store, both of which are very much wanted in that place—Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 10. tf 502
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLASTER, BOWEN, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances. Town—Amongst which are
17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 15 do. of Rose Blankets. 8 do. Stripe do. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 10 do. White Plains and Kerseys. 12 do. Blue do. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 2 do. Yam Hose. do. Carpeting and Carpets. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 50 Casks Shot. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. 40 Casks Nails. 4 do. Seine Twine. 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 3 Bales of Oznaburgs. Fleecy Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemens' wear. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
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 500 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, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 5s. per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 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. 508
SUGAR AND COFFEE.
Landing this morning on Town-Point, the cargo of the brig Wheeler, from Guadalupe, consisting of
Clayed and Muscovada SUGARS, And Prime Green COFFEE in tierces. To be sold on moderate terms. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 496
LIVERPOOL SALT.
A Cargo of Stoved SALT, on board the Alexander—For Sale on moderate terms by J. & W. Southgate. A few hundred bushels COALS. Feb. 3. 3w 487
ST. UBES SALT.
For SALE on board the Swedish Ship Rodigheten, Captain Fagerberg, A quantity of excellent St. Ubes Salt. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Feb. 3. 2w 488
Jamaica and } RUM, Grenada } Prime and } PORK, Mess } Petersburg & } TOBACCO, For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. Feb. 3. 6t 478
ST. UBES SALT.
The CARGO of the Swedish Ship Princess Wilhelmina, consisting of about 14,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT, of an excellent quality—For sale on liberal terms if taken afloat. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Jan. 22. 6t 456
LOTTERY TICKETS LOST.
The following Tickets in the William and Mary College Lottery, viz. Nos. 1721, 2790, 7202, and 7778, have been lost. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at the Ledger Office. Feb. 7. tf 498
THE U. S. Frigate JOHN ADAMS,
under my command, on her passage from the Mediterranean towards the Chesapeake, was compelled through necessity to place all hands on half allowance of bread per day. October 8th, 1805, in lat. 27, long. 66, 17, W. at 1 A. M. fell in with and spoke the brig Commerce, of Alexandria, John Harper, master, (owner Robert Young, & co.) Lieut. Edward N. Cox, of said frigate, boarded with orders to get supplies of bread or flour. The note of captain Harper is as follows: John Harper, brig Commerce of Alexandria, out 20 days, no papers, I can let you have what quantity of bread you may want at a reasonable price, the bread is in bags, one bag containing a barrel, Mr. Fish, Potomack Pilot. In consequence I ordered Mr. John Carr, Purser, on board the brig to get the needful supplies, and on his return, as we had no specie on board, much to my astonishment capt. Harper peremptorily refused to take government bills at sight, and at his own price of ten and a half dollars per barrel for his bread. The foregoing plain statement of facts, is given to show the world the inhumanity of a man, who thus refused to relieve a crew of 265 Americans, the greater part of whom had been nearly three years absent fighting their country's battles. John Shaw. Feb. 7. 4t 499
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. tf 201
FOR RENT,
And immediate possession given, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Roberts. Also, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Johnston. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. January 20. tf 450

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 14, 1806.
Proceedings of the Meeting, mentioned in our last.
At a meeting of the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, assembled in consequence of the crisis to which the differences between this country and Great Britain have advanced,
Luke Wheeler, Esq. was called to the chair.
Resolved unanimously, That a committee be appointed to draught resolutions expressive of the sentiments of our citizens in relation to Great Britain, and that this committee consist of William Wirt, Littleton W. Tazewell, Robert B. Taylor, Moses Myers, William Pennock, Theoderick Armistead and John Granbery, Esqrs. who after a short retirement reported the following resolutions, which were read and unanimously agreed to:
Resolved, as the opinion of this meeting, that the law of nations founded on the eternal happiness of equal and reciprocal justice, and on the consent of nations cannot be abrogated or altered at the mere will and pleasure of any one nation.
Resolved, as the opinion of this meeting, That Great Britain in the selection and adoption of her maritime regulations, appears to make but a single enquiry, and that is whether those regulations be conducive to her interest; totally regardless whether they encroach or not on the rights of other nations equally sovereign and independent with herself.
Resolved, as the opinion of the meeting, that the interest of Great Britain and the law of nations, are not convertible terms; and that a measure, although highly expedient for her, although calculated to produce the effect of a general blockade on the nation with which she is at war, although tending to constrain to her own ports the commerce of neutrals, and to give her a monopoly of the commerce of the world, may, nevertheless, be a direct and palpable breach of national law, and an invasion of the rights, the independence, and sovereignty of the nation.
Resolved, as the opinion of this meeting, that, of this description, is that principle generated in the British cabinet, which imposes a new restraint on the commerce of nations; which closes against them the ports of a belligerent, although such ports be avowedly free from blockade, although neutral vessels contain no article of contraband, and although the nation to which such ports belong, open them and invite the commerce of neutrals.
Resolved, That Great Britain, by impressing our citizens into her service, and compelling them to fight her battles, and to contribute to the capture and plunder of their own countrymen; by her various abuses of the law of blockade; by the new principle which she hath prescribed as a part of the law of nations, and by which she effectually blockades the whole of every nation with which she is at war; by all these restraints and oppressions imposed and practiced by her, on the liberty of our citizens, the freedom of our commerce and the sovereignty of our nation, hath given evidences of an hostile temper towards the United States, so strong in the opinion of this meeting, it is expedient for our government to adopt such measures as to their wisdom may seem best calculated to assert and maintain our right and to redress the injuries we have sustained.
Resolved, That we have an unshaken confidence in the wisdom and firmness of our national councils; and that we will with our lives and fortunes support whatever measures they may take to maintain the honour and independence of our nation inviolate.
Resolved, That the chairman be instructed to transmit the said resolutions to Thomas Newton, Jun. Esq. our representative in Congress, to be by him laid before that body.
LUKE WHEELER, Chairman.
We have been favoured with the St. Christopher Gazette of the 21st of January, received by the schooner Virginia Anna, Captain Sampson, from which we extract a few articles of London intelligence of the 5th of December. Although we have already received and published London advices to the 7th December, the intelligence we publish this day, furnishes us interesting particulars, of which we have only published the outlines.
The important state paper of the Emperor of Austria, and Germany, we consider as conclusive upon a point so long in doubt. The declaration of this Emperor made to all Europe, that among his resources are "the still undiminished force of his friends and high allies, the Emperor of Russia and King of Prussia," puts the matter beyond a question.
The accession of such a force to the cause of the allies, must destroy the hopes of Buonaparte as a conqueror, and renders his safety very problematical. Removed at so great a distance from the frontiers of France, it appears if Prussia acts with effect, that a retreat will be effected with great difficulty. With Prussia, some of the minor states of Germany, will also act. Every thing, however, which the greatest military skill, and the most undaunted courage can achieve, is to be calculated upon. With an army accustomed to victory, and having the most unbounded confidence in their commander, assisted by generals, whose experience has been acquired in many a well tried field of battle, Buonaparte, will not be easily vanquished.
The further particulars, which we publish this day, of the battle of Krems on the Danube, may be the commencement of disasters, which may be as fatal to France, as her recent successes have been disastrous to Austria.
The ridiculous story of a separate peace with Austria, founded upon the authority of the letter of admiral Keilhart, if it ever deserved any notice, must now be treated as a mere fabrication, and the very reverse of what is true.
Certain advices had been received in the West Indies that the BREST FLEET, were at sea. It seems that to the number of eighteen sail of the line, and in the absence of Admiral Cornwallis, they put to sea about the beginning of December.—One of the British cruising ships on the 15th of December, in lat. 40, long. 10 fell in with this fleet steering W. S. W. From this course it appeared to be destined for the West Indies, their arrival was not known at St. Kitts on the 21st of January, nor at Guadeloupe on the 16th of that month. The circumstance of being so near the coast of Portugal, is rather against the probability of this fleet being bound to the West Indies, this might, however, have been occasioned by head winds. It appears that as late as the 25th of Dec. that the fleet had not passed Cape St. Vincents.
The intelligence which we publish this day from the Baltimore Federal Gazette, is of the utmost importance, and although we have no doubt it is highly coloured in some cases, and silent in others, the general success of the French is very evident. Our readers will compare the account (received from London, via St. Kitts,) of the battle of Kermis, with the notice which is taken of that event in the 22d bulletin of the grand army, and judge for themselves.
Advices received at Baltimore from Bremen, confirm the junction of the King of Prussia to the confederacy against France.
We have the pleasure to state that advices received from Porto Rico, from an agent employed by those concerned, that the brig Catharine and cargo have been restored to him, together with the schooner Iris and cargo. The proceedings in both cases being liberal, and honourable to the French tribunals.
William and Mary College Lottery.
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NINTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5.
Mr. T. M. Randolph reported a bill removing the limitation of the right of suffrage in the Mississippi territory, and empowering the legislature thereof to increase the number of representatives in the general assembly by a given ratio to that of electors which was referred to a committee of the whole house on Wednesday next.
Mr. Clark moved the following resolution which was agreed to.
Resolved, That the secretary of the navy be requested to inform this House of the nature and extent of the services rendered to the captive crew of the frigate Philadelphia, by the Danish consul at Tripoli.
Mr. Crowninshield observed that the House had on the 3d inst. directed the Secretary of the Treasury to lay before them a statement of imports and exports from G. Britain to the United States for the two last years. It was probable that the Secretary would not be able to furnish a statement for the year 1805; but that he could make it for the years 1803, and 1804. Mr. C. said he had been anxious when this subject was before the House, to have received a statement for the year 1802. G. Britain seizes our ships loaded with colonial produce, on the idea that we did not enjoy the colonial trade during a period of peace. Whether this be a fact will be decided by the statement he wished to obtain, as the year 1802 was a period of peace. Mr. C. concluded by moving a resolution directing the Secretary of the Treasury to lay before the house a like statement of exports and imports for the year 1802, as was directed on the 3d inst. to be furnished for the last two years.
The House immediately considered this resolution and agreed to it.
Mr. J. Clay. The gentleman from Massachusetts having laid on the table a resolution arising out of the state of our foreign relations, and as that subject is one on which I think there cannot be too much deliberation before we act, or of which too many views cannot be taken, I will take the liberty of submitting some resolutions which I have drawn up and to which I ask the attention of the House. In the present state of our relations with foreign powers, it appears to me that a system of commercial regulations mild and yet firm, one which can be carried into permanent effect without much inconvenience to ourselves, will be more effectual than any temporary expedients. If we are disposed to adopt such a system, it will be looked upon by foreign nations as one in which we are likely to persevere. They will consider its probable effects in time of peace upon their colonial possessions, and they may be induced to enter into permanent regulations opening to us a trade with their colonies. The distinction attempted to be made between a war trade and an accustomed trade will be destroyed, and with it the only pretext upon which are founded the vexations and depredations committed on American commerce. The present is a favourable moment for the adoption of such a plan. At this time the ports of the belligerent powers are open, and the effect of the measures which I am about to propose, will not have an immediate distressing effect upon the West-Indies. If these measures are taken, the powers of Europe will find that unless they admit our ships into their colonial ports in time of peace, the trade between their colonies and us, will be cut off by a system which will be but slightly injurious to ourselves. I think, I repeat it, that a permanent system, mild but firm, will be more likely to induce Great-Britain in particular to recede from the unjust pretensions she has set up, than more violent and extreme measures, which from their very nature, and their injurious consequences to ourselves must be necessarily temporary.
Mr. J. Clay concluded with offering the following resolutions:
Resolved, That after the day of next, no trade or intercourse, in any ship or vessel owned in whole or in part by any citizen or subject of any foreign government, shall be permitted between the
United States or their territories, and any port or place in the colonies or dominions of any European power, which trade or intercourse is not permanently permitted by the laws or regulations of such European power, to be carried on in ships or vessels of the United States.
Resolved, That after the day of afore-said, no goods, wares or merchandise, shall be exported from the United States or their territories, in any ship or vessel owned in whole or in part by any citizen or subject of any foreign government, to any port or place in the colonies or dominions of any European power, the importation of which into such port or place, ships or vessels of the United States, are not permanently permitted by the laws or regulations of such European power.
Resolved, That after the day of afore-said, no goods, wares or merchandise shall be imported into the United States or their territories, in any ship owned in whole or in part by any citizen or subject of any foreign government, excepting articles of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the colonies or dominions of such foreign government, unless such importation be expressly permitted by treaty between the United States and such foreign government, or unless during a war in which the United States may be a party.
The House immediately considered the resolutions, and referred them to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. Varnum observed that considerable light would be thrown on the extent to which colonial products were exported from the United States by a statement of the amount of exports for which drawbacks were allowed. He, therefore, moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury be directed to lay before this house, a statement of the amount of the revenue derived to the United States from merchandise, the growth, product, or manufacture of any foreign country, which have heretofore been imported into the United States, and exported from the same during the three last years.
This resolution was agreed to.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. February 5.
Gen Smith of Maryland, from the committee, to whom was referred on the 15th of January last, that part of the President's Message, which relates to the spoliations of our commerce on the high seas, and informs us of the new principles assumed by the British courts of admiralty, as a pretext for the condemnation of our vessels in their prize courts, respectfully reports for the consideration of the Senate, the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, That the capture and condemnation, under the orders of the British government, and adjudication of their courts of admiralty, of American vessels and their cargoes, on the pretext of their being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great Britain, prohibited in time of peace, is an unprovoked aggression upon the property of the citizens of the United States, a violation of their neutral rights, and an encroachment upon their national independence.
2. Resolved, That the president of the United States be requested to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of their citizens, captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great Britain, prohibited in the time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by these captures and condemnations: and to enter into such arrangements with the British government, on this and all other differences subsisting between the two nations (and particularly respecting the impressment of American seamen) as may be consistent with the honour and interests of the United States, and manifest their earnest desire to obtain for themselves and their citizens by amicable negotiations, that justice to which they are entitled.
3. Resolved, That it is expedient to prohibit by law, the importation into the United States, of any of the following goods wares or merchandise, being the growth produce or manufactures of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland or the dependencies thereof, that is to say; woolens, linens, hats, nails, looking glasses, rum, hardware, slate, salt, coal, boots, shoes, ribbons, silks and plated and glass ware. The said prohibition to commence from the day of unless previously thereto, equitable arrangements shall be made between the two governments, on the differences subsisting between them; and to continue until such arrangements shall be agreed upon and settled.
And the report was read and ordered to lie for consideration.
BALTIMORE, February 8.
In addition to our translations of the French bulletins in this day's Gazette, will be found the translation of a very important state paper from the emperor of Germany, published on his arrival at Brunn. We have extracted it from German papers to the 28th November, (received by the brig Bella, arrived last evening from Bremen) with the use of which, we were politely furnished by a mercantile friend. This vessel left the Weser about the 20th December, and ought to have brought written or printed accounts down to that date. After diligent enquiry, however, we could obtain nothing later than what we this day present our readers. A letter of the 5th Dec. says, "The king of Prussia, incredible as it may now appear, has certainly joined the coalition!"—and the state paper, as well as the article under the Bremen head, seem to countenance the assertion. But his aid can no longer be of use to his allies, in their present broken and disconsolate state, nor his armies formidable to France. After his rivalry and jealousy of Austria have prompted him to stand an idle spectator of her downfall, it would be madness in him to render his own ruin more speedy, by an open rupture with France.
The court of Vienna is in a pitiable plight. Driven from its capital to Brunn, from Brunn to Olmutz, and from Olmutz to Cracow in Poland, it has as little prospect of repose in its present retreat as before it left Vienna—and should the frost have set in or the transports have been dismissed which conveyed the British troops to Hanover, they will be in a situation no less awkward and perilous. We were not correct in stating that the capital of Bohemia had been taken, but as several French divisions are marching through that kingdom, some of them will probably take that route for Hanover, and arrive very unseasonably for the troops now there.
The German papers contain a multiplicity of crude and confused accounts of engagements and affairs of posts, between the allied and French armies, but as they are not so late as those already translated, we have forborne to extract them.—Fed. Gaz.
BASSETERE, (St. Kitt's) January 21.
On Sunday evening last we had the pleasing sight of a squadron of English ships of the line anchoring in this road; they are under the command of Sir John Thomas Duckworth, vice-admiral of the white, and consist of the following ships:—
Superb 74 (Vice-admiral Duckworth, Capt. Keats. Canopus 80 (Rear-admiral Louis, Capt. Austen. Spencer 74 capt. hon. R. Stopford. Donegal 80 capt. Malcolm. Atlas 74 capt. Pym. Agamemnon 64 sir Edward Berry. The Acasta 40 guns, capt. Dunn, and another frigate, arrived here this morning.
It is this day reported that an express had arrived from England at Barbados, with the important intelligence that the Danes as well as the Swedes had declared against France. And as there is no doubt of the king of Prussia's joining, as may be seen in a state paper in another part of this—Bonaparte's rapid advances in Germany, may cost him very dear; he was by the last accounts more than 500 miles from his capital, with large additional armies to contend with, who may not only retard his progress, but leave very little probability of his being able to make good his retreat.
The first December mail was received at the Post Office on Saturday last.
His majesty's ship Northumberland, rear-admiral Cochrane, arrived here this afternoon.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, VIA ST. KITTS.
LONDON, December 5.
STATE PAPER.
The following declaration has been published by the special command of the emperor of Austria, since his majesty's residence at Brunn. It bears date November 13.
DECLARATION.
"His majesty the emperor and king never entertained any wish superior to that of the preservation of peace. This wish existed equally in the principles of his government and his heart. Not having the most distant intention of extending his territory, or even of obtaining an indemnification for the sacrifices which he had made at Luneville and Ratisbon, for the tranquility of Europe, he required nothing more than that the emperor of the French should be animated with the same spirit of an enlightened and humane policy, and return within the limits of the treaty of Luneville.
"What person, possessing unprejudiced views with respect to the fate of Europe, could disapprove of the justice and moderation of these demands? Faithful to these principles, his imperial majesty has been ready, every moment, during the course of this present war to offer peace; and in the event of the most splendid victories, he has still cherished the same designs, and the same disposition, as when under the influence of more untoward events.
"His majesty flattered himself, that the great and important moment of this reconciliation, and the return of the happiness of the people, was, in reality, at no great distance, when the emperor of the French, upon several occasions, expressed similar sentiments, and when he decidedly addressed himself in this temper to the imperial generals, whom the fortune of war had made his prisoners.
"Full of confidence in these expressions, and penetrated by the warmest wishes of the heart, to save his dear city of Vienna from the danger which threatened it, and to prevent the calamities to which his faithful subjects might have been exposed by a long siege; his imperial majesty sent his lieutenant Field Marshal count Ginlay, to the head-quarters of the French emperor, to solicit, in his own name, and that of his allies, an acknowledgment of amicable sentiments, and the opening of more intimate discussions, which the emperor might be disposed to adopt on this occasion; and, as a preparation for pacific negotiations, an armistice was first proposed.
"But the hopes of his majesty were not realized.—Only for the preliminaries of an armistice for a few weeks—for these alone, the emperor of the French demanded:
"That the allies should be sent home; that the Hungarian levy en masse should be discharged; that the Duchy of Venice and the Tyrol should be evacuated, and provisionally given up to the French armies."
"The contradiction between these demands, and the sentiments formerly expressed by the emperor of the French, must be felt by all Europe.
"In this previous step, his majesty the emperor and king fulfilled the most sacred duty of his heart.
"But for himself, the honour of his monarchy, the dignity of his house, and the glory of a good and great nation; for the best interest of the state, for the rest of his co-partners, and for posterity, which must have been injured; his majesty could not, upon any consideration of the present, sanction measures inimical to the monarchy; and which would have formed a chasm in the relationship between all friendly states.
"His majesty wished for peace; he still wishes for it with integrity and earnestness; but he will never accede to it upon conditions, which would subject himself and his people to the imperious commands of a powerful enemy.
"Under these circumstances, nothing remains to his majesty, with the resources which he finds in his heart, the prosperity, the power, and fidelity of his people, and with the still undiminished force of his friends and high allies, the emperor of Russia and the king of Prussia, but to exert his own means; and in this firm and determined resolution to remain till the Emperor of the French, with that moderation which forms, the fairest laurel in the crown of a great monarch, shall welcome the return of pacific sentiments, and accede to such conditions as shall not be inconsistent with the national honour and independence of a great State."
VICTORY OVER THE FRENCH BY GEN. KUTUSOW.
From the Berlin Journal of November 14.
General Kutusow, who, after the affair at St. Pölten, had passed the Danube at Krems, found on the left bank a column of ten thousand French, under the command of Mareschal Mortier, who opposed him. The Russians were repulsed. They soon recovered the advantage. About 6000 French were left upon the field of battle, and the remainder threw themselves into the castle of Durrenstein, (celebrated in history as the place of captivity of Richard Cœur de Lion) where they capitulated. Four pieces of cannon, six standards, and thirty-six officers fell into the hands of the victorious Russians.—Mareschal Mortier is among the killed.
Prince Murat, on his arrival at Vienna, first took up his head-quarters in the palace of Lichtenstein; but the emperor Napoleon fixed his abode nine miles from Vienna, at the post station, Burkensdorf. The van of the enemy has crossed the Danube, and directed its course towards Moravia; but it is thought, they will not be able to penetrate far, because the second column of Russians, under general Buxhovden, has already joined the first under general Kutusow, and the old prince Lichtenstein, an experienced soldier, has assumed the chief command over them both, as well as over the remainder of the Austrian troops combined with them. The archduke Ferdinand is expected here to-morrow by the corps, as is likewise the archduke Anthony, who is on his way from Dresden.
November 15.
Our court gazette of this day, contains the following official supplement:
A courier who arrived on the 14th from count Kutusow, the commander in chief of the Russian forces, brought to his majesty the emperor and king, the joyful intelligence of a complete victory gained between Stein and Weiskirchen, at Krems, over the division of the enemy conducted by mareschal Mortier.
The following particulars are extracted from the account drawn up on the field of battle:
On the 9th of November the Russian army crossed the Danube. Their rear was harassed by the ene-

so far as Mautern, and the general resolved to withdraw them in the night between the 9th and 10th to the left shore of the Danube, and to burn the bridge. This was the more necessary, as certain information had been received, that the enemy had repaired the bridge at Linz, and had already marched a division to the hither shore of the Danube.
At noon, on the 10th, the enemy approached the advanced posts, stationed at Dierstien, which they overpowered and drove back along the Danube, from Weiskirchen to Stein; and it was with difficulty, that, when night came on, the army was able to maintain its position on the heights of Stein.
It was therefore resolved to attack the enemy on the morning of the 11th, in three columns, as well as the roads through the vineyards would permit, and to cut off his retreat at Weiskirchen, where he had collected some shipping.
The most complete success crowned this resolution executed with equal prudence, fortitude and bravery. The enemy was routed: & those of his division, who were unable to save themselves in the vessels were killed or taken prisoners. The number of the former cannot yet be stated with precision; but the following were made prisoners:
The chief of brigade Grain D'Orge. 3 colonels—1 lieut. colonel. 55 superior officers. 2,000 men, among whom is the fourth regiment of dragoons.
Five pieces of cannon were taken. Marshal Mortier, who commanded the enemy's division is missing. He is supposed to have been killed.
The loss of the Russian troops is comparatively insignificant. It consists principally in wounded. In the number are, one general, and several officers.
This hot and victorious day, cost the life of an excellent officer. The imperial field marshal Lieutenant Schmidt, who had been appointed quarter-master general to the Russian army, died the death of a hero, after having, as general Kutusow observes, with deep regret, largely contributed to the victory, and attacked the enemy in flank and rear. The loss of this officer, who had been in the service 40 years, and, during the last war, acquired distinguished reputation, is profoundly felt by his sovereign, by the Russian and Austrian armies, and by every one who respects extraordinary merit. His name is his monument!
To-morrow the imperial court will remove to Olmutz, where his majesty the emperor of Russia will arrive on the 18th or 19th, by way of Breslau and Neisse. Our monarch has conferred to general Kutusow, the grand cross of the order of Theresa, for the gallantry he displayed in the battle of the 11th. General Von Weyrother is appointed to the post in the Russian army held by the deceased general Schmidt.
VIA BALTIMORE.
Translated for the FEDERAL GAZETTE.
PARIS, December 2.
M. de Stadion, late minister from the emperor of Germany at the court of Russia, and M. the lieutenant-general count de Guilay, have been presented to his majesty the emperor of the French at Brunn, as plenipotentiaries of his majesty the emperor of Germany: they are invested with powers to negotiate, conclude and sign a definitive treaty of peace between France and Austria. On his side, the emperor of the French has nominated M. de Talleyrand, (his minister for foreign relations,) whom he has invested with powers to that effect. It is to be hoped that peace will be the result of their negotiations; but this ought not to diminish in the least the zeal of the soldiers or of the nation; it is, on the contrary, a new motive for the conscriptos to accelerate their march, in order to justify that well-known adage, Si vis pacem, para bellum . His majesty has given orders to the ministers of war and of the interior to relax nothing in their preparations.
TWENTY-SECOND BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
ST. POLTEN, November 13.
Marshal Soult has followed up his success. The whole corps of Meerfeldt is destroyed. That general saved himself with an officer of Hulsens.—General Marmont is at Leoben. He there made prisoners of 100 cavalry.
Prince Murat has been these three days within half a league of Vienna.
All the Austrian troops have evacuated that city. The national guard perform duty there and are in high spirits.
This day the French troops made their entry into that capital. The Russians refused every opportunity which was offered them to engage in battle, on the heights of St. Pölten (St. Hypolite.) They crossed the Danube at Kremis, and immediately after their passage burnt the bridge, which was a very fine structure.
The 11th at day-break, marshal Mortier, at the head of six battalions, fixed himself at Stein, expecting to find there a rear-guard; but the whole Russian army was still there. Then commenced the battle of Dierstien, which will be forever memorable in military annals. From 6 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon, these 4000 brave men opposed the Russian army, and put to rout every thing opposed to them. Masters of the village of Loiben, they believed the day finished; but the enemy irritated, having lost 10 standards of colours, 6 pieces of cannon, 900 men prisoners, and 2000 killed, had given a different direction to their troops by forced marches, in order to flank the French. As soon as Marshal Mortier perceived this manoeuvre, he marched directly towards the troops which had fled off, and attacked them at the same time that the 9th regiment light infantry, and 32d of the line, having charged another Russian corps, had put it to flight, taken 2 standards and 400 men.
This has been a bloody day. Dead bodies covered the whole field of battle. More than 4000 Russians have been killed or wounded—1300 have been made prisoners—among the latter two colonels. On our side the loss has been considerable. The 4th & 9th light infantry have suffered most. The colonels of the 100th and 103d have been slightly wounded. Col. Wattier of the 4th regiment of dragoons has been slightly wounded. His majesty had chosen him for one of his aids. He was a brave officer. In spite of the disadvantages of his position, he had made a brilliant resistance against a Russian column, but he was struck with a ball and died in the midst of the battle. It seems that the Russians retired without bidding good-bye!
The emperor of Germany, the empress, the minister and court, are at Brunn, in Moravia. All the nobility have quit Vienna, but the citizens have remained. They expect the emperor Alexander at Brunn on his return from Berlin.
Gen. count de Guilay has been the bearer of many despatches between the emperor of France and Germany. The emperor of Germany will no doubt agree to a peace as soon as he can obtain the assent of the emperor of Russia. In the mean time, the discontent of the people is extreme. They say at Vienna and in all the provinces of the Austrian monarchy, that they are badly governed. That for the sole interest of England, they have been dragged into an unjust and ruinous war—that they have inundated Germany with barbarians, a thousand times more destructive than all the scourges of war united—that their finances are in the greatest disorder—that pub-
lick and private credit are ruined by their great quantity of paper money, which is at a discount of 50 per cent.—that they had misfortunes enough before, without adding to them the horrors of war.
The Hungarians complain of an illiberal government which offers nothing to encourage their industry, and which shews a constant jealousy of their privileges and distrust of their national spirit. In Hungary as well as in Austria—in Vienna as well as other cities, the people are convinced that the emperor Napoleon has wished only for peace, that he is the friend of all nations and of every noble sentiment. The English are the perpetual objects of the curses of all the subjects of the emperor of Germany and of their universal hatred. It is not then time that princes should listen to the voice of the people, and that they should endeavour to arrest the fatal influence of the English oligarchy.
Since the passage of the Inn, the grand army has made in the different skirmishes which have taken place, about 10,000 prisoners. If the Russian army had awaited the arrival of the French, it would have been destroyed. Several corps of the army are pursuing the Russians with great vigour.—The two proclamations, of which the following are translations, were published at Vienna on the 10th and 12th instant.
PROCLAMATION.
“Since the decree of his excellency, the commissary of the court established in Lower Austria, the publick are informed, that for the preservation of peace and order in the interior, it has been decreed that a certain number of armed citizens, comprizing the nobles as well as the members of the academy of fine arts, and other individuals who have means of putting themselves in a condition of appearing in arms, shall always be ready to perform any service which may be required of them. [Here follow the places appointed for the parades.] When the muster-roll is called, the trumpets shall be sounded at each place of parade. The citizens of each section shall repair to their post with their arms, and there wait for orders. It is strictly forbidden any persons, except the citizen soldiers, to appear on the publick places when the trumpets shall be sounded. Any person who shall contravene this order shall be arrested by the patroles and delivered up to the police. Measures have likewise been taken to put all the sick and poor who have not the means of subsistence into the city-hospital in order to be taken care of.
Brave inhabitants of Vienna! you will thank me for the wisdom of those measures which are taken for the good of your country. The magistracy will concur in their execution with the same sentiments which have always actuated them. We expect every thing from the inhabitants of this city, who have always distinguished themselves in every situation.
(Signed) The Vice-Burgomaster. Dated, Vienna Nov. 11.
NOTIFICATION.
His imperial majesty, who according to the promise which he made to the respectable states of Hungary, has designed to close the diet, has been prevented by intervening circumstances from returning to Vienna before going to Brunn, agreeably to his first determination. But in the mean time, it is possible the French imperial troops may enter Vienna. Experience has proved that they observe a strict discipline and disregard the dangers of war. Should this take place he expects that his people will remain quiet and conduct themselves with decorum. I recommend to each one in particular; and his majesty our sovereign, far from expecting a zeal which might only comprize the lives and property of his subjects, would punish severely the least disorder, not only because he himself has declined defending his own capital, but because he entertains a most gracious solicitude for the welfare of its inhabitants.
(Signed) Rodolphe, Comte Wrbna. Vienna, Nov. 12.
TWENTY-THIRD BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
From the castle of Schönbrunn, 14th Nov.
At the battle of Dierstien, where 4000 French attacked on the 11th, between 25 and 30,000 Russians, kept their position, killed between 3 and 4000 men, captured their colours and made 1200 prisoners—the 4th and 9th regiments of light infantry and the 100th and 32d regiments of infantry of the line, covered themselves with glory.—Gen. Gazan there displayed great valour and good conduct. The Russians after the battle evacuated Kremis, and quit the Danube, leaving 1500 prisoners in the utmost distress. They found on the road many men who had been wounded and died during the night. The intention of the Russians seems to have been, to have waited at Kremis for reinforcements to have established themselves on the Danube; but the battle of Dierstien has disconcerted their plans. They have seen by what 4000 Frenchmen could do, what they might expect when contending against equal numbers.
Marshal Mortier pursued the Russians, while another corps of the army passed the Danube by the bridge of Vienna, to intercept them to the right, and the corps of marshal Bernadotte marched to intercept them on the left. Yesterday the 13th, at 10 o'clock A. M. prince Murat passed through Vienna. At the break of day a column of cavalry established themselves on the bridge of the Danube, and passed it after several conferences with the Austrian commanders. The engineers who had orders to burn the bridge attempted it several times, but were unable to succeed. Marshal Lannes and general Bertrand, aid-de-camp to the emperor, were the first to cross the bridge. The troops did not stop in Vienna, but continued their destined route.
Prince Murat has established his head quarters at the house of duke Albert. Duke Albert has done much for the city. Many quarters wanted water—he introduced it at his own expence, and is well known to have spent great sums on this object. Great quantities of artillery and ammunition were found in Vienna, an account of which is herewith annexed. The house of Austria has no arsenal or foundry except in Vienna. The Austrians have not had time to carry off above a fifth or fourth of their artillery, or any thing else of consequence. We have warlike stores sufficient for four campaigns and to renew our artillery equipage four times if we should lose it. We have also provisions against a siege, for a great number of places. The emperor has established himself at Schönbrunn. He went to day to Vienna, at 2 o'clock in the morning. He passed the rest of the night in visiting the advanced posts on the left bank of the Danube, as well as the positions, and to satisfy himself that every duty was well performed. He returned to Schönbrunn at break of day. The weather has become delightful. This day is one of the finest of the winter, though cold. Commercial and all other transactions go on at Vienna in the usual way. The inhabitants are full of confidence and perfectly at their ease. The population of this city is about 250,000 souls. It is not supposed to have diminished above 10,000 by the departure of the court and nobility.
The emperor received at noon M. de Wrbna, who is now placed at the head of the administration of all Russia.
The corps of marshal Soult passed through Vienna this morning at 10 o'clock. That of marshal Davoust is marching through it at this moment. Gen. Marmont has gained different trifling advantages at Leoben with his advanced posts.
The Bavarian army receives great reinforcements every day. The emperor has just made some fresh
present to the elector. He has given him 15,000 stand of arms taken in Vienna, and has restored to him all the artillery which Austria had at different periods taken from the states of Bavaria.
The city of Kuffstein has capitulated to colonel Pompel.
Gen. Mihaud has driven the enemy on the road to Brunn as far as Volkersdorff. To-day at noon he had made 600 prisoners, and taken a park of 40 pieces of artillery, complete.
Marshal Lannes arrived at 2 P. M. at Stockerau. He there found an immense magazine of cloathing, 100,000 pair of shoes and boots, and cloth enough to make great coats for the whole army. They have also taken many boats which were descending the Danube with artillery, leather and cloathing.
[The bulletin here goes on to give a particular inventory of 1547 pieces of cannon, 473 mortars, 109,292 muskets and carbines; a great number of swords and pistols; an immense quantity of powder, cannon, musket and pistol balls, flints, lead, and many other military stores.]
HEAD QUARTERS,
Vienna, November 18.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The emperor testifies his satisfaction to the 4th regiment of light infantry; to the 100th of the line; to the 9th of light infantry, and to the 32d of the line, for the intrepidity which they displayed at the battle of Dierstien, where their bravery in preserving the position which they occupied, obliged the enemy to quit that which he held on the Danube. His majesty also signifies his approbation to the 9th regiment of the line, and to the 30th, which at the battle of Lamback, made a stand against the rear guard of the Russians, and not only gave the first blow, but made 400 prisoners. His majesty further expresses his satisfaction to the grenadiers of Oudinot, who at the battle of Amstetten, drove the Russian and Austrian corps from their strong and commanding position, and made 15,000 prisoners, of whom 600 were Russians. His majesty is satisfied with the 1st, 16th, and 22d regiment of Chasseurs, and with the 9th and 10th regiments of Hussars, for their good conduct in all the skirmishes which took place from the Inn to the gates of Vienna, and for the 800 Russian prisoners made at Stein.
Prince Murat marshal Lannes, the reserve of cavalry, and their corps of the army, entered Vienna the 13th November, made themselves masters the same day of the bridge over the Danube, prevented it from being burnt, passed it immediately, and put to flight the Russian army. We found in Vienna more than 2000 pieces of cannon, 100,000 guns, ammunition of every kind, in fine, every kind of equipage, necessary for three or four armies. The people of Vienna seemed to receive the army with friendship. The emperor decrees, that the property of the people of this capital shall be held sacred, and that they shall be treated with the greatest respect, for they have beheld with sorrow, the unjust war which has been carried on against us, and they testify by their conduct as much friendship for us, as they entertain hatred for the Russians, a people who by their savage and barbarous manners, ought to be detested by every civilized nation.
Major-General Marshal BERTHIER.
TWENTY-FOURTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Palace of Schönbrunn, November 15.
At the battle of Dierstien, the Austrian major-general Smith, who directed the movements of the Russians, was killed, as well as two Russian generals. It seems that colonel Wattier is not dead, but his horse having been wounded in the attack, he was made prisoner. This news was highly pleasing to the emperor, who has a particular regard for that officer.
A column of 4000 Austrian infantry, and a regiment of Cuirassiers, passed through our army, who permitted them to go off, false report of a suspension of arms having been spread among our soldiers. On this occasion we recognize the character of the French—who, brave in the midst of battle, are possessed of the utmost generosity when the action is over.
General Mihaud, commanding the advanced corps of marshal Davoust, has taken 191 pieces of cannon, with all the provision waggons, and 400 men. Thus almost the whole artillery of the Austrian monarchy is in our possession. The palace of Schönbrunn, in which the emperor resides, was built by Maria Theresa, whose portrait is to be seen in almost every apartment. In the cabinet which the emperor now occupies, is a marble statue of that empress. The emperor on seeing it, observed, that if that great queen was yet living, she would not let herself be governed by the intrigues of such a woman as madam de Colloredo. Constantly surrounded as she always was by the great men of her nation, she would have known the will of her people. She would not have permitted her provinces to be ravaged by Cossacks and Moscovites. In debating on a war with France, she would not have consulted with such a courtier as Cobentzel, who by far too well acquainted with the intrigues of his court, fears to displease a strange woman, shamefully invested with an influence which she abuses—nor by such a writer as Collembach—by a man, in fine, as universally detested as Lambery. She would not have given the command of her army to such a man as Mack; appointed not by the will of her sovereign, not by the confidence of the nation, but by England and Russia. Indeed there appears to be a remarkable unanimity of opinion in the nation against the measures of the court. Citizens of all classes, the most enlightened men, even the princes themselves are opposed to the war.
It is said that prince Charles, at the moment of setting out for the army of Italy, wrote to the emperor, representing to him the imprudence of his conduct and predicting the downfall of the monarchy. The elector of Salzburg, the archdukes, the nobles, all held the same language. The whole continent ought to regret what the emperor of Germany has done, who wishes well, who sees better than his ministers, and who might be a great prince, but for his diffidence in himself and living so constantly retired. He would learn from the nobles of the empire, who esteem him, a just confidence in himself. But none of those who understand and cherish the interest of their country, ever approach his cabinet. This seclusion, for which the empress is blamed, is the cause of that universal hatred which the nation has conceived against that princess. Long as this order of things shall remain, the emperor will never know the wishes of his people; but will always be the tool of corrupt English agents, who continually surround him to prevent him from being better informed.—There is but one opinion at Vienna as well as at Paris—the misfortunes of the continent is the dreadful work of England.
All the columns of the army are making rapid marches, and are already in Moravia, and many days march from the Danube. A patrol of cavalry has already arrived at the gates of Presburg, the capital of Hungary. It intercepted a courier from Venice, while he was attempting to enter that city. The dispatches of that courier inform that the army of Prince Charles was retreating in great haste, in hopes of arriving in time to succour Vienna.
General Marmont informs that the corps which had advanced as far as Oedenburg, by the valley of Meurth, has evacuated that country after breaking down all the bridges, a precaution which saved it from immediate pursuit.
The number of prisoners made by the army increases every moment.
His majesty has given audience to-day to the Bavarian major-general Bruce, brother-in-law to the grand-pensionary. He came to felicitate the emperor on the part of the high mighty states of Holland.
The emperor has not yet received any of the authorities of Vienna, but only a deputation from the different corporations of the city, who, the day of his arrival, came to his levee, at Sigaria-Kirchen . It was composed of the prince de Zinsendorf, the prelate de Sidenstetten, the count Veterani, baron de Kees, the burgomaster of the city, M. de Wohleben and general Bourgeois. His majesty received them with great affability, and told them that they might assure the people of Vienna of his protection.
The general of division, Clarke, has been nominated governor-general of Upper and Lower Austria. The counsellor of state, Daru, has been appointed intendant-general of the same.
IMPERIAL DECREES.
At the palace of Schönbrunn, Nov. 15. NAPOLEON, emperor of the French and king of Italy.
We have decreed and do decree as follows:
TITLE I.
Of the government and administration of Austria.
ART. 1. There shall be a governor-general and intendant-general over the province of Austria.
ART. 2. There shall be a commandant and intendant for each circle, which will make five commandants and intendants for Upper Austria, and four for Lower Austria.
TITLE II.
Of the governor and intendant-general.
ART. 3. The governor-general and intendant-general shall reside at Vienna.
ART. 4. The governor-general shall be charged with whatever relates to the police.
ART. 5. The intendant-general shall be charged with whatever relates to the administration. The commissaries of war and inspectors employed in the finances and for the army shall be under his orders.
ART. 6. The gens-d'armes, the troops of the country who serve in their places, the regencies, the captains of circle and the burgomasters, shall be under the orders of the governor and intendant-general.
ART. 7. The first care of the governor and intendant-general shall be to arrest stragglers and put an end to irregularities in the army.
ART. 8. The governor and intendant-general shall co-operate with us.
ART. 9. The general of division, Clarke, is appointed governor-general of Austria.
ART. 10. The counsellor of state, Daru, is nominated intendant-general.
TITLE III.
Of the commandants and intendants of circles.
ART. 11. The commandant and intendant of each circle, shall reside in the chief place of the circle.
ART. 12. The commandants of circles shall correspond with the governor-general and shall be under his orders. They shall also correspond with the intendant-general.
ART. 13. The intendants of circles shall correspond with the intendant-general and shall be under his orders.
TITLE IV.
ART. 14. The major-general shall to-morrow present to us, the commandants of all the circles. He shall at the same time present to us the intendants, who shall be chosen from amongst the inspectors or sub-inspectors of reviews.
ART. 15. As soon as Stiria, Carinthia and Carniola shall be taken possession of, there shall be given to them commandants and intendants of circles, who shall correspond with the governor and intendant-general of Austria.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By the emperor—the secretary of state, (Signed) B. H. MARET.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
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British brig Alderney, Williams, 59 days from Guernsey, Ballast, Moses Myers.
Brig Echo, Forman, 25 days from Guadalupe, Sugar & Coffee, Moses Myers.
Brig Louisa, Macnab, 20 days from Curracoa, bound to Alexandria.
Sloop President, Grimaldi, 23 days from St. Thomas, Hides & Logwood, bound to Alexandria.
FUR SALE—A-FLOAT, 363 Barrels Fine } FLOUR. 227 do. Superfine } James Herron. Feb. 14. 2 503
Notice is hereby given that I shall apply to the Court of Northampton County, at April term next, for leave to discontinue so much of the road leading from Franktown to Occohannock Neck, as goes upon my land.
Tully R. Wise. Feb. 14. 1m 509
AUCTION.
Will be Sold without reserve, on Friday, the 21st instant, all the STOCK belonging to the late firm of JOHN ROAKE, & Co. consisting of an extensive assortment of
PAINTS of the best quality, dry and ground in Oil; Windows, Print, and COACH GLASS; OIL; a few half pipes Old Brazil WINE.
Terms of Sale will be Cash for all sums not exceeding 60 Dollars; six months credit on all other sums not exceeding 200 dollars; and 6, 9, and 12 months credit on all sums exceeding 200 dollars—The Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, and in case all the articles should not be disposed of on the 21st, to be continued the next day.
Notes with approved endorsers will be required of all those who purchase on credit.
Francis Smith, V. M. Feb. 10. tds 503
NOTICE.
Under the authority of a Deed, executed by Richard Lively, of the City of Williamsburg, on the 13th day of March, 1801, and duly recorded, I shall Sell on the Second Monday in March next, before the door of the Court-House of James-City County,
Two small Tracts of LAND,
Lying in said County, and several LOTS in the City of Williamsburg, conveyed in Trust to me by said Deed, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the debt secured thereby to Gilliat and Taylor, together with the charges of Sale, and expenses of the Deed. The Sale will be for Cash.
Robert Saunders. Williamsburg, Feb. 3. 481
The celebrated Arabian Horse SELIM, Which was imported into this state about 3 years ago, and whose Colts are now so universally admired for size and activity, will stand this season at my Stable near the Race-Field; particulars of which will be made known in time.
R. H. Cocke. Feb. 7. 497

SALT. Arrived in the Ship Mary, captain Atholl, from Liverpool, A Cargo of STOVED SALT, Which will be sold on accommodating terms, taken alongside. Apply to Robert Dickson.
ON HAND FOR SALE, A quantity of LOGWOOD, SUGARS in bds. and bbls. RUM, MOLASSES, COFFEE, and a parcel of choice TEN. ERIFFE and MADEIRA WINES, in pipes, bds. and quarter casks. Jan. 31 2 477
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 20th day of January, 1806.
Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, Plts. Against Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, Defts.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who has effects of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C. 13d Mon. Ap. 472
FOR SALE, 250 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, Afloat. Apply to James Maurice & Co. January 6. tf 414
FOR SALE The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ambley—Consisting of 157 Pucheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13. tf 271
GARDEN SEEDS.
The Subscriber has for Sale, at the Store of Mr. James Dowdall, opposite the New Market, Fresh Garden Seeds,
Imported in the ship Shepherdess, from London—Also, some CHOICE SEEDS, of this Country's growth, that can be warranted good, viz.
EARLY FRAME PEA, over and Stone Turnip, Early Nicholas do. Fennel—Furze—Split Peas, Early Charlton do. Salsify, Scorzonera—Pepper Grass, Early Pearl do. Large Windsor, Long Pod, Golden Hotspur do. White Blossom, and Garden Beans, Dwarf Marrow do. Cauary and Hemp Seed, Tall Green Marrow do. Ocra—Brocoli, Imperial Green do. Red and White Clover Seed, Prolific do. Lucerne and Timothy do. Leadman's Dwarf do. SWEET HERBS. Blue Prussian do. Thyme—Golden and Green Crown and Cabbage do. Pushkin, Early and late Cauliflower, Clary—Borage—Pot Mary Early York CABBAGE, Gold—Dill, Early Sugar Loaf do. Sweet and Bush Basil—Skirrett, Early Battersea do. Winter and Summer Savery, Madeira do. Sweet Marjoram. Drum Head do. FLOWER SEEDS. Winter do. Double Balsom—Capsicum, Red Dutch do. Rocket, Dwarf, and Branching Green Savoy do. Larkspur, Scotch Kail—Red Beet, Convolvulus Minor & Major, Orange and Early Horse Carrot, Anetha Grandiflora—India Solid Celery—Cured Parsley, Pink, Turkey, Early Frame, Short Globosus various sorts—Negel- Prickly and Long Prickly la Romana, Cucumbers, Agrostemma Coeliros—Onothera Cured Endive, Purpurea, Dwarf Kidney Beans of all Scorzonera Tingitana—Tulips sorts—Abercrombie Beans, of all sorts, Broad Leaved Leek, Dwarf Red, Yellow, and Tall Silver Skinned, James, Ma- Red Cockscum, deira, and Blood Red On- Chrysanthum Irecolor— on, Jabroca, Grand Admiral, Brown Dutch Mixed China Aston, Ice, Cabbage, Green Coss, Cassia and Senna Fistula, and Aleppo Coss Lettuce, Hyemithos Muscaria—Pisots, Scarlet, Short Top, Salmon, Pianunculus—Anomenas, and Red and White Turnip Asparagus Roots. Radish, Parsnip—Rape, White and Brown Mustard, Round and Prickly Spinage, Early Dutch, Norfolk, Han-
James Hay. Who solicits the patronage of the publick, and being a regular instructed Gardiner, offers to his customers his services either to the culture or the proper season of sowing. Jan. 13. tf 428
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806.
His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by which it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with.
John Hamilton, Consul.
PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805. NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form.
D d . Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth day of _____ any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in the Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence.
Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____ The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts.
N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
A DARING ROBBERY!!!
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
LAST EVENING, between the hours of 7 and 9 o'clock, and while the family were at Meeting, the house of the Subscriber was broken open, and his desk by means of a false key opened, out of which was taken a small black Morocco Pocket Book, containing 380 Dollars in Bank Notes, among which is a Post Note of the Bank of the United States for 100 dollars, remarkable for being endorsed where it is joined, and in the middle N. Ray, written in a very elegant hand; the number or date not remembered. There were likewise in the pocket book, a note of hand of captain William Miller's, for 219 dollars, and 19 cents, payable 30 days after date, teste, James Davis; also an order drawn by Geo. Butler on Robert Gibson for 20 dollars; three Tickets in the William and Mary College Lottery, Nos. 6285, 6286, 2335, endorsed on the back, Davis, Walker, and Yancey, together with various other papers of no use to any person but the subscriber. Likewise stolen from out of the desk, two Doublebeons and an English Guinea; one of the Doublebeons are the letters M. K. in cypher; also between 80 and 90 Dollars in Silver. The above reward will be paid to any person who can give such information that I may recover the whole of the notes and money, or in proportion to so much as may be recovered—And I will give Fifty Dollars to any person who will discover the Robber, so that he may be prosecuted to conviction.
E. M. Walker. Portsmouth, Feb. 5. tf 491
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT REINS, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be made for payment.
James Callis, Adm'r. Dec. 11. tf 340
FOR RENT,
(And possession to be had immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement.
P. Barraud. Jan. 29. tf 406
BANK NOTES LOST.
A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs Tho's & Wm. M c Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks. D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, - - - - - 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, - - - - - 100 Dollars. Wm. M c Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. tf 341
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Holt's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
TO RENT,
(And immediate possession given.) A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas Newton, jun. Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's Wharf. November 13. tf 275
To be Leased,
For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on
Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had.
P. Barraud. November 18. tf 283
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING
One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. ** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. tf 259
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
FOR SALE,
A HOUSE and LOT, in the fields, adjoining Mr. Edward Guy's—If not disposed of at private sale before the fourth day of March, it will on that day be Sold at Publick Auction on the premises. Terms made known by application to Joshua Guy, Church-Street. Feb. 5. tf 489
NOTICE.
I request all persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN WADDEY, Sen. deceased, of Northampton County, Eastern Shore, Virginia, to bring them forward properly attested on or before the first day of June next, as I shall plead this notice in bar against all claims that may appear after that date. I. R. Waddey, Executor to the Will annexed. Northampton Court-Yard, Feb. 1. 2m 490
EAGLE TAVERN.
The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the publick in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Genteel BOARDERS by the Year. Thomas Glenn. January 15. 3m 433
KENDAL COTTONS.
The Subscribers have received per Ship Industry, captain Wright, from Liverpool, A few Bales low priced Kendal COTTONS, which they offer for Sale on liberal terms. Hunter & Gatewood. December 20. tf 363
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Gross, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 961 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Men's and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
Soap and Candle Manufactory.
THE Subscriber informs the Publick, that his Manufactory in Bank-Street, is now in complete operation, and having employed as skillful workmen as any in the United States, he expects a part of the publick patronage. Henry M c Dowell. N. B. FLATTS for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, &c.—CASH given for Tallow and Grease. December 20. tf 370
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havanna Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY.—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. tf 412
FOR SALE,
Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 13 Sugar BOILERS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS—Apply to William Pennock. December 20. tf 367
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Plaitillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Britannias. 20 Downlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufacturer's prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 150 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Push for Saddles. Coffee Mills—Reads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chesmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flint. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. tf 164
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, 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 Almira, Capt. Stover
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, 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
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
A NEW WORK,
ENTITLED,
Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter,
Containing a General View of the Principles and Improvements of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA. BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE,
HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work—It is a system of chemistry divested of such technical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to Improvement in various Arts. Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under difficulties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantick scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "drearly void." To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of vivifying airs, and of airs and other fluids into solids, are processes which although inferior to many in chemistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen.
The respectable Cultivators of land will be much benefitted by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making manures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best adapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-peter were procured for the powder manufactures as to enable the French government to prosecute their war!
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The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Saltpetre—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tanning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vegetable Matter—Of Dyeing and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry.
No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often mispent by the artists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following extracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jefferson—and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon.
"MONTICELLO, August 1805. "Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptal h's lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation. "Accept of my salutations "and assurances of respect. "TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT-VERNON, 13th September 1805.
"I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscure by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will I think, do great good to society and ... by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can. "BUSH. WASHINGTON."
"BUSH. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beauty, the Connection, the Importance of the Science which I wish to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land.
You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and interesting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear. T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 500 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy. ** Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805.
His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. 114 John Hamilton.
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