Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-03-08 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 8, 1805.
[NO. 101.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1805.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks     BACON lb. 16   Beef, cargo bbl. 9   Prime 10 50   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 85   2d p. 87 90   3d p. 96 1   4th p. 1 10 1 15   Fr. 3d p. 1 1 5   4th p. 1 15 1 20   Peach, 90   Apple, 75   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 8   Navy. 5 5 50   Ship 3 3 50   Butter, Export. lb. 22 25   Candles, Dpt 17 18   Mould 23   Sperm. 65   Coal, English bus. 25 None   Virginia 25   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None   Caraccas None   Coffee, W. India lb. 30 33   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 20   Sea Island None   St. Domingo None   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 14 15 Scarc   Russia 20 21   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bbl. 12 12 50   Fine 11 50 11 75   Middlings 7 50   X ditto 10   Fish, Cod, dry quin. None   Herrings bbl. 4 4 50   Shad 6   Fustick ton. 40 Plenty   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 90 95 Plenty   N. E. 1st p. 70 75 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 1   Barley None   Oats 42   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides, Dried lb. None   Hog's-Lard 11 12   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60 65   Camp. 70 75   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 14 15   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12   Molasses, gal. 54 60   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 1 12 1 23   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, 16 18   Pitch, bbl. 3 50 4   Pork, Cargo 12   Prime 14 50 Dull   Mess 16 50   Raisins, cask. None   ditto, box. Indem'd.   Rice, 100lb. 5 50   Rosin, bbl. 4   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 96   Antigua, 3d p. 92 95   St. Croix, 3d p. 90 92   W. Island, 3d p. 85   Country, 64 66   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 80   Isle May, 85   St. Ubes, 66   Cadiz, 55 60   Liverpool, 80   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 25   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 12   Hav. Brown, 11   White, 14 50 15   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. lhd. 28 30   pipe 50 70   hhd. head 30   do. red oak 18 20   Tar, bbl. 2 50 2 75   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 7 6 25   Petersburg 6   Rappah. 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. 10 12   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bbl. 3   Wax, Bees, lb. 30 35   Wine, Madeira, pipe. 230 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30 Scarce   Teneriffe, 1 1 12   Sherry, 1 25 1 30 Plenty   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 1 1 10 Scarce  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3  France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 4 1-4  In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 4 4 1-2  Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3  British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - 3  Jamaica and Honduras, - - - - - 4 1-2 3  Porto Rico, - - - - - 3  Havanna, - - - - - 3  Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - -  Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - -  Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, - - - - -  Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 4 1-2 3  Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 3
Prices of Stocks.
Virginia Bank, 6 dolls. per share, advance.  Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent. advance.  United States Bank, 550 dolls. per share.  Exchange on London, 1 per cent. under par.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fine fast sailing ship MOSES MYERS, Joseph Brock, Master:— For freight apply to the master on board. March 6. tf 471
WANTED TO CHARTER, Two or three vessels of about 75 tons each, to load near Smith's Island for Baltimore. JOHN C. NIEMEYER. March 6. 3 475
FOR CHARTER, To any port in Great Britain, or Ireland, the staunch British ship MARY, William Atholl, Master: Burthen about 520 hogsheads tobacco, will be ready in ten days for the reception of a cargo. ROBERTSON & BROWN. March 4. 2w 470
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. March 4. tf 469
FOR NEW-YORK, To sail in a few days, the Schooner CHARMING MARY, Captain POTTER. For freight of 400 barrels, apply on board at Patterson's wharf, or to THOMAS ALLAN. March 1. tf 473
I WANT TO CHARTER, A BRITISH VESSEL, of about 200 tons burthen, for Europe. MOSES MYERS. February 25. tf 453
LANDING On Town Point, out of the Schooner Sarah, from Guadaloupe, 78 Casks GREEN COFFEE. 40 Hogsheads Clayed and Muscovado SUGAR. For sale by ROBERTSON & BROWN. ON HAND, or OTHER INFORMATION. Jamaica and St. Vincent Rum. Cognac BRANDY. Madeira WINE, old and fit for immediate use. 5000 Bushels Coarse SALT, a-float.—Which will be sold low, taken from a long-side A FREIGHT For a fine Coppered Ship, of 200 tons, is wanted for a port in France. Apply as above. February 15. tf 426
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The fine fast sailing Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettigill, Jun. Master: Burthen 150 tons or 1500 barrels—about two years old; will be ready in two days to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA & CO. WHO HAVE RECEIVED Per said vessel from St. Thomas, and offer for sale, 2500 lbs. Prime GREEN COFFEE. 10 Tons FUSTICK. 2 do. LOGWOOD. February 15. tf 428
NOW LANDING From board the Ships June and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads 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 358
A vessel of about 150 to 200 tons burthen is wanted on Charter, for Jamaica. JOHN GRANBURY. February 18. tf 434
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels. In complete order to receive a cargo. C. & F. WHITTLE. February 13. tf 410
THE Commissioners in a Commission of Bankrupt, awarded and issued against JOHN COWPER & Co. do hereby give notice, that James Howat, Francis S. Taylor, and John Davidson, late Assignees of the Estate and effects of said Bankrupts, have been discharged (at their own request and desire) from being Assignees, and that James Tucker, is appointed Assignee in their stead, and that the said Bankrupt's Debtors, are not to pay their Debts to the Assignees removed. February 13. tf 414
NOTICE.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of JOHN COWPER & Co. are called on for an immediate settlement.—Suits will be issued against all Debtors to the Estate, (who refuse to comply with this request) in ten days from this date. February 15. tf 443
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of CORNELIUS CALVERT, Esq. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and if any persons should have any claims, they are requested to bring them forward, properly attested, and they shall be paid by JAMES TUCKER, Executor.
WHO WILL RENT
Some Warehouses on Calvert's Wharf, or will receive Goods on Storage, on the most moderate terms. February 13. tf 411
LANDING from on board the Schooner Blane, Darius Fribbee, Master, from St. Vincent, at Commerce-Street Wharf, 35 PUNCHONS RUM. 18 Hogsheads MOLASSES. For sale by PHINEHAS DANA & CO. March 4. tf 468
A FEW
NICE ENGLISH CHEESES, For sale by WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Jun. March 4. 3 464
200 Hogsheads Petersburg, } Tobacco. 56 do. Richmond, } For sale by JOHN MACKENZIE & CO. Warren's Wharf. March 6. 1m 476
REMOVAL.
Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Have removed to Holt's Wharf, where they will dispose of on moderate terms, by WHOLESALE only, Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, } RUM. London Particular and Brazil Madeira WINE. London Particular and London Market Teneriffe do. Holland GENEVA, and empty GIN CASES. Apple BRANDY. Linseed OIL, in Casks and Jugs. Spirits of TURPENTINE. Black VARNISH. 600 Barrels Dpt. TURPENTINE. Dutch Writing PAPER and QUILLS. PORK, BEEF, SHIP BREAD, &c. &c. BILLS ON LONDON, at 60 days sight. March 6. 4w 474
THE TRUSTEES OF NORFOLK ACADEMY, RE requested to meet at the NORFOLK HOTEL, on Saturday next, at 1 o'clock. P. BARRAUD, President. March 6. 472
THE NORFOLK RACES,
WILL COMMENCE On WHITSON MONDAY, the 3rd of June. 1st Day, a Sweepstake for 3 years old Colts, one mile heats, 85lbs. on each; 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the nag intended to run must be described to the Subscriber, by the 1st of May, at which time the Subscription closes. To this there are four Subscribers. 2d Day, a Sweepstake for 4 years old Colts this spring (that did not win a Purse or Sweepstake of more than 500 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 Sweepstake, two mile heats, 50 dollars entrance. 3rd 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 50 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. R. H. COCKE. March 6. 6t & law 473
I intend to leave this State for some time, in the course of two or three months. JOHN DAVIDSON. March 4. 3 465
TO RENT OR LEASE,
For a term of years, THE Store at present occupied by Capt. James Tucker, in Main-Street, fronting the Market House. It consists of three rooms below, including the Store; a Cellar; three rooms above; and a small Lumber House—a Kitchen may be had with it if wanted. Possession will be given on the third day of May next. Apply to Robert B. Taylor, or to ROBERT TAYLOR. March 4. tf 467
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
WILL BE LANDED THIS DAY,
On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Mary Johnson, Captain Bayton, from Trinidad, and for sale by the subscriber. 67 Hogsheads, } Choice Muscovado Sugar. 11 Barrels, } 5 Hogsheads MOLASSES. MOSES MYERS. March 1. w3 461
FRESH RAISINS.
A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. January 11. tf 336
INTENDING to place my property in the hands of Trustees, for the purpose of securing to my Creditors the most equal distribution of it, and being desirous of giving my Trustees as little trouble as possible, I request all persons having accounts with me, to be prepared for an adjustment of them, on or before the tenth of March next. FRANCIS S. TAYLOR. February 13. tf 432
FOR SALE,
A PEW in Christ Church. Apply at the office of the Public Ledger. Jan. 21. tf 357
WILL BE LANDED,
From Brig Triton, from Copenhagen, 40 Tons Petersburg Clean HEMP. 20 do. Best quality SWEDISH IRON. 500 Bolts RUSSIA CANVAS. 100 do. RAVENS DUCK. For sale by WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. February 15. tf 424
FOR SALE.
The co-partnership of READ and MORTIMER having been dissolved by the death of the former, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT ONE HALF OF THE MEDICINAL STORE, BELONGING TO THE SAID FIRM, CONSISTING OF DRUGS and Medicines, Shop Furniture, Utensils, &c. together with the remainder of the Lease for the stand occupied by them, will be offered for sale, at six months credit, for negotiable notes, payable at Bank, on Monday 11th March, at 12 o'clock. If the said property shall not be previously disposed of at private sale—applications for which purpose, are hereby invited. HELEN READ. Who also offers for Sale, An Elegant CARRIAGE, together with an elegant new Harness, Travelling Cost, &c. &c. February 27. tf 469
Valuable Lands and Property,
IN NORTH-CAROLINA, KENTUCKY AND VIRGINIA.
ON the first Monday of April next, at seven o'clock in the evening, (if not previously disposed of at private sale) at the Merchants' Coffee-house, in the city of Philadelphia, by order of the Assignees of McCalmont & Boys, will be sold, to the highest bidder, all the right, title, and interest, which they had and assigned for the benefit of their creditors in the Mortgages, Land, and Property, following: A Mortgage dated 8th November, 1799, by John Shaw to John Hamilton, of one fourth part of a Tract of Land and Swamp, in Camden County, North-Carolina, called "The New Lebanon Estate," containing 24,000 acres, more or less. A Mortgage dated 8th November, 1799, by John Shaw, and Matthias E. Sawyer, to John Hamilton, of one half of a Tract of Land, called "The Old Lebanon Estate," situate at the head of the County of Camden, in North-Carolina. These two mortgages were given to secure the payment of a Bond dated 8th Sept. 1797, in which John Shaw and others are bound in the penal sum of 16,000 dolls. for the payment of 8,000 dolls. with interest, to John Mathison, on or before the 22d of September, 1799; and were assigned by him (that part of the "Old Lebanon Estate" which he claims under M. E. Sawyer only excepted) to Samuel Bove on the 18th April, 1803, upon his paying to the mortgagee 5590 dolls. A. etc. being the amount of principal, interest and costs then due on the mortgages. This assignment was made in pursuance of a decree of the Court of Equity in the district of Edenton, and the consideration money advanced by the Assignee of M. & B. for the benefit of their creditors, and by them requested.
A mortgage dated April 4th, 1800, by John Shaw to McCalmont and Boys, of one undivided fourth part of "The New Lebanon Estate," above described, and one undivided sixth part of "The Old Lebanon Estate," containing 7,000 acres, more or less. This Mortgage is conditioned for the payment of a Bond in which John and William Shaw are bound for the payment of 5641. 10s. Pennsylvania currency, to George McCalmont, on or before the 20th June, 1800, with interest.
These three Mortgages (excepting that part of the Old Lebanon estate which J. Hamilton claims under M. E. Sawyer) with the debts secured thereby, will be sold together. The immense value of the Estates mortgaged, affording an excellent supply of all kinds of Lumber, and in the neighbourhood of and partly bounded by the Lebanon Canal, gives the most ample security for the mortgage money; and its amount will probably put it in the power of the purchaser to become entire owner of the shares of the estates mortgaged.
A mortgage dated 30th Sept. 1799, by Robert Camp to G. McCalmont, of a Tract of Land in Prince William county, Virginia, on the main run of Occoquan, for securing the payment of 850 dolls. with interest. This Mortgage is duly recorded, &c.
Also, all the right and title of Samuel Bove, and by him assigned for the benefit of his creditors, in the following valuable Tracts of Lands in Kentucky: ACRES. 22,000 in Jefferson county, Floyd's Fork. 6,847 1-2 in Elk county, on the waters of Elkhorn, about ten miles from Frankfort. 2,000 corner of Elkhorn creek, waters of Ohio, adjoining land of Lowry Griffin Peart. 290 in Bourbon county, Licking creek. 400 do. do. 1,000 in Bourbon county, north fork of Licking, adjoining a survey of Joseph Russell, of 503 acres, to the north. 4,466 in Clark county on Miller's creek. 1,494 178 in Floyd's Fork. 1,000 10,000 on Rock Castle. 30,000 on Green river. 6,800 on North Elkhorn. 4,000 on Miller's creek. 6,000 Licking creek. 2,000 on Harden's creek, military lands. 1,000 on North Fork of Beargrass, an old military claim. 500 on Salt river, Harden's creek, Floyd's Fork. 18,000 surveyed for the estate of F. Lewis, deceased. 1,00

It is rumoured that Robert Smith, Esq. Secretary of the Navy, has been nominated Attorney General of the United States; and that Jacob Crowninshield, Esq. at present a member of Congress from Massachusetts, has been nominated to the office of Secretary in the room of Mr. Smith. "Holy Saint Francis, what a change is here!"
We committed an error in our last in assigning to Mr. Jackson of Virginia the resolutions approving the conduct of Commodore Preble, &c. We find that they were introduced into the Senate by General Jackson of Georgia.
Fire.—On Tuesday 26th ult. some villain or villains made an attempt to set on fire the dwelling house of Mr. Samuel Long, in Union Street, Old-Town, Baltimore, by raising one of the weather-boards and putting into the wall a coal of fire with some pine splinters, wrapped in some tow. It was luckily discovered in time to prevent any material injury. Mr. Long has offered a reward for the discovery of the incendiary.
The Manhattan, a valuable ship bound homeward, from Batavia for New York, was captured on the 11th ult. in the latitude of Bermuda, by the British sloop of war Busy, and sent for New-Providence. The pretext was that she had French passengers on board.
THE TRIAL OF THE IMPEACHMENT CONCLUDED, and THE HON: SAMUEL CHASE ACQUITTED!!!
This triumph of Justice and Innocence over Party-Malice and Persecution, was announced to the world by the Senate of the United States on Friday the First day of March One Thousand Eight Hundred and Five; as we have learnt by the following letter from a member of the House of Representatives to G. L. Gray, dated half past one o'clock on that day. It gives me infinite pleasure to inform you that "JUDGE CHASE has this moment been acquitted! — "The greatest number of votes against him was on "the Eighth Charge, which amounted to nineteen "against fifteen.—Yours".
Since writing the foregoing a friend has obligingly lent us the Washington Federalist of March 2nd; from which we extract the particulars of the votes upon each article of the Impeachment of Judge Chase. To many of his political opponents the record of this trial will be an everlasting honour. Those with whom it originated, Randolph and his Co-adjutors, it will, as he has invoked, "consign to infamy"—May they have a full portion of what they so correctly supposed themselves to have merited!
The following is the result of the votes on each article of Impeachment:
1st Article, Misconduct on the Trial of Fries. GUILTY 16.—NOT GUILTY 18.
2nd Art.—Overruling the objection of John Bassett to serve as a Juror on the trial of James T. Callender. GUILTY 10.—NOT GUILTY 24.
3rd Art.—Rejecting the Evidence of John Taylor, on the same trial. GUILTY 18.—NOT GUILTY 16.
4th Art.—Manifest Injustice, Partiality, and Intemperance, on the same trial. GUILTY 13.—NOT GUILTY 16.
5th Art.—Awarding a Capias instead of a Summons against Callender. GUILTY none.—NOT GUILTY all.
6th Art.—Ruling Callender to trial at the same court at which he was presented. GUILTY 4.—NOT GUILTY 20.
7th Art.—Being an Informer in Delaware. GUILTY 10.—NOT GUILTY 24.
8th Art.—Being a Politician in Maryland. GUILTY 19.—NOT GUILTY 15.
We shall offer no comment upon this decision which sufficiently speaks for itself. As, however, there is no form prescribed to the President of a Court of Impeachment, as he is not restricted in the use of words or phrases, we cannot but think that Mr. Burr might have thrown a little more amenity into his language than he has done in the present instance.
FROM THE WASHINGTON FEDERALIST. March 2.
It gives us pleasure to announce the triumph of reason and justice, over the spirit of party, in the acquittal of Judge Chase. We sincerely hope it will have a tendency to allay the spirit of intolerance, prejudice, and party animosity, which has so long disgraced our country. On the one hand, it will be seen, that although the democratic prints and many of the high-toned of that sect, have long since pronounced sentence on the Judge; yet after a full, patient, and laborious investigation, his political opponents have joined in pronouncing him innocent. On the other hand, let us do justice to the conduct, that could acquit a political opponent, whom party prejudice had doomed to destruction. Let the mutual disappointment of these opinions, formed by prejudice, give rise to a more tolerant and liberal spirit. With pleasure we record the names of Messrs. Gaillard, Bradley, Mitchell, Smith of New-York, Smith of Ohio, and Smith of Vermont, as setting a bright and worthy example to their country, in sacrificing party feelings at the shrine of justice.
The aggregate number of votes on the eight articles, are, 22 for acquittal, and 12 for condemnation. This is equally honourable to Judge Chase, and his Judges.
"If Judge Chase is innocent, on us, and on all the people of the United States, be the disgrace of having dragged him to the bar of justice.—Let us be consigned to infamy, whilst Hallelujahs are shouting to his praise; and let it be said, thus shall it be done to him, whom the highest judiciary tribunal of the United States, delighteth to honour." [Speech of J. Randolph.]
Yesterday the High Court of Impeachment met,
agreeably to a resolution, to pass judgment in the case of Judge Chase.
The President informed the Court, that they had heard the evidence, and were to decide on the articles separately.
The articles were then read separately, and the President rose up, called by name, in alphabetical order, upon each Member of the Court, and put the question in the words following—each Member standing till he had answered. "How say you—is Samuel Chase, Esq. guilty or not guilty of a high crime or misdemeanor, as charged in the Article of Impeachment just read."
The answers were as follows:
ON THE FIRST ARTICLE. Guilty.—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Breckenridge, Brown, Cooke, Condit, Ellery, Franklin, Howland, Logan, M'Clay, Moore, Stone, Sumpter, Worthington, Wright.—16. Not Guilty.—Messrs. Adams, Bayard, Bradley, Dayton, Gaillard, Giles, Hillhouse, Jackson, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, (of Maryland) Smith, (of New-York) Smith, (of Ohio) Smith, (of Vermont) Tracy, White.—18.
ON THE SECOND ARTICLE. Guilty.—Messrs. Anderson, Breckenridge, Cooke, Condit, Ellery, Giles, Howland, M'Clay, Moore, Sumpter.—10. Not Guilty.—Messrs. Adams, Baldwin, Bayard, Bradley, Brown, Dayton, Franklin, Gaillard, Hillhouse, Jackson, Logan, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, (of Maryland) Smith, (of New-York) Smith, (of Ohio) Smith, (of Vermont) Stone, Tracy, White, Worthington, Wright.—24.
ON THE THIRD ARTICLE. Guilty.—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Breckenridge, Brown, Cooke, Condit, Ellery, Franklin, Giles, Howland, Jackson, Logan, M'Clay, Moore, Smith, (of Maryland) Sumpter, Worthington, Wright.—18. Not Guilty.—Messrs. Adams, Bayard, Bradley, Dayton, Gaillard, Hillhouse, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, (of New-York) Smith, (of Ohio) Smith, (of Vermont) Stone, Tracy, White.—16.
ON THE FOURTH ARTICLE. Guilty.—Messrs. Anderson, Breckenridge, Brown, Cooke, Condit, Ellery, Franklin, Giles, Howland, Jackson, Logan, M'Clay, Moore, Smith, (of Maryland) Stone, Sumpter, Worthington, Wright.—18. Not Guilty.—Messrs. Adams, Baldwin, Bayard, Bradley, Dayton, Gaillard, Hillhouse, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, (of New-York) Smith, (of Ohio) Smith, (of Vermont) Stone, Tracy, White.—16.
ON THE FIFTH ARTICLE. Unanimously Not Guilty.
ON THE SIXTH ARTICLE. Guilty.—Messrs. Breckenridge, Cooke, Howland, M'Clay.—4. Not Guilty.—Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Baldwin, Bayard, Bradley, Brown, Condit, Dayton, Ellery, Franklin, Gaillard, Giles, Hillhouse, Jackson, Logan, Mitchell, Moore, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, (of Maryland) Smith, (of New-York) Smith, (of Ohio) Smith, (of Vermont) Stone, Sumpter, Tracy, White, Worthington, Wright.—30.
ON THE SEVENTH ARTICLE. Guilty.—Messrs. Breckenridge, Cooke, Franklin, Howland, Jackson, M'Clay, Smith, (of Maryland) Stone, Sumpter, Wright.—10. Not Guilty.—Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Baldwin, Bayard, Bradley, Brown, Condit, Dayton, Ellery, Gaillard, Giles, Hillhouse, Logan, Mitchell, Moore, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, (of New-York) Smith, (of Ohio) Smith, (of Vermont) Tracy, White, Worthington.—24.
ON THE EIGHTH ARTICLE. Guilty.—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Breckenridge, Brown, Cooke, Condit, Ellery, Franklin, Giles, Howland, Jackson, Logan, M'Clay, Moore, Smith, (of Maryland) Stone, Sumpter, Worthington, Wright.—19. Not Guilty.—Messrs. Adams, Bayard, Bradley, Dayton, Gaillard, Hillhouse, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, (of New-York) Smith, (of Ohio) Smith, (of Vermont) Tracy, White.—15.
The President then said "there not being a constitutional majority on any one article, it becomes my duty to pronounce that Samuel Chase, Esq. is acquitted on the articles of impeachment exhibited against him by the House of Representatives." The Court then adjourned.
Liberty of the Press.—In a late number of the Ledger, we made some remarks upon the Resolution introduced into the General Court of Massachusetts, to abrogate the contract between the Printers of the New-England Palladium, and the two houses of Legislature; because that paper had contained some remarks supposed to be prejudicial to the private character of Mr. Jefferson. We indulge a hope that our readers will give to this subject the serious attention which it merits. No liberal or candid man, let him belong to what party he may, can meditate upon it, without being thoroughly convinced that the men who advocated this resolution, are either perfectly ignorant of constitutional law, or unmindful alike of the principles of freedom and the principles of honour; are men determined that neither the constitution, the law, the injunctions of justice, nor the admonitions of duty, shall impede their profligate course in the high road of Anarchy and confusion.
This proceeding of the Legislature of Massachusetts has considerable resemblance to some of the high-handed, violent, and disgraceful measures adopted by the last session of the legislature of our own State. A friend has promised us a detail of those transactions; if he will so far favour us, we shall hope to be able to lay them before our readers, previous to the next Election. We are decidedly of opinion, that the mischiefs which we now experience cannot be remedied, nor the still greater with which we are menaced avoided, but by purging the different Legislatures of those Jacobinical disciples of Robespierre and Danton, who, in imitation of their great masters, are determined to destroy every man of virtue and patriotism of both parties. To effect this purgation must depend on the people; whose awaking to a sense of their own condition, and to a sense of the condition to which they expose themselves, by delivering themselves up to the guidance of intriguing age or heedless inexperience, alone can produce an event so desirable. Amongst the Republican party there are men of honour, talents, and patriotism: if, then, the people are influenced by an aversion to Federalism, which they are taught to believe so hateful, let them not fly into an opposite extreme; but let them seek for those of the above description, who may, by wisdom and moderation, be able to preserve them and their institutions from impending ruin.
Returning to the immediate subject of these remarks, we here present our friends with the result of the attack upon the liberty of the Press, by the
Massachusetts legislature: an attack unprecedented in the annals of legislation. It has been disconcerted; but it will long be remembered that Eighty-five members of a legislative assembly, voted themselves to be a Court of Judicature, and attempted to unite in their own persons the functions of makers, expounders and executors of the law. The most daring assault that has yet been made on the liberties of America.
BOSTON, February 15.
Yesterday the following report was made in the House of Representatives.
The Committee, to whom was referred the motion
"That the Printers of the New-England Palladium, having, since the commencement of the present session of this General Court, published in their paper, of January 18, 1805, an indecent and libelous publication against the personal character of the President of the United States, under the title of "The Monarchy of Federalism," be no further employed as the Printers of this General Court."
And to whom also was referred the petition of Young and Minns, on the subject of said motion, beg leave to report:
That they have examined the publication entitled "The Monarchy of Federalism," and find that it contains several allegations, which are supposed to affect the character of Thomas Jefferson, Esq. President of the United States, individually, and in his official station. They also find contains strictures and opinions on some measures of the National government.
That pursuant to the prayer of the said petition the committee have notified Young and Minns, who have appeared and offered a defence in writing, which is herewith submitted.
That your committee are of opinion, that the preservation of our republican constitutions, and the impartial and faithful administration of laws enacted in conformity to them, depend alone on the knowledge which the people may have of the conduct, integrity, and talents of those of their fellow-citizens, who have been, or who may be called to offices of trust and honour; and that such knowledge cannot be had without the free and unrestrained liberty of the press.
That our political institutions insure to every citizen the right to form opinions for himself, and to "publish truth from good motives and justifiable ends, although it reflect on Government, Magistrates, or Individuals;" provided always, that every abuse of this right be cognizable by a judiciary tribunal, which ought in such cases to interfere and punish.
That in the opinion of your committee every citizen who may have made a publication, which might be chargeable as libelous, has a right to a trial by jury; and that the law of England on the subject of libels, which holds, that the greater the truth, the greater is the libel, is not the law of this land; and that this honourable House cannot know that to be "indecent and libelous," which might be capable of proof, and which if true, ought to be known.
That this honourable House cannot try and decide upon the question of truth or falsity, because it cannot exercise any Judiciary Power.
That if this honourable House should undertake to pass affirmatively upon the aforesaid motion, it would act in hostility to the provisions of the Constitution; and that such act would deeply affect the Freedom of the Press; and your committee believe that a precedent would be thereby established which might lead to deplorable consequence.
Because, by such an act, publick opinion might be fixed without the fair investigation essential to the development of truths, in which the community may be deeply interested.
Because such an act might discourage individuals from announcing facts, which it might be of high importance to the publick to know.
Because it might be construed into an authority in this honourable House to censure and to punish in cases not infringing on its own privileges.
Because it would necessarily tend to confound the Legislative and Judiciary Branches of Government in the same body of men.
Because, in the course of the changes and feelings incident to Government, the practice, under such a precedent might result in the worst of Despotism; that which might be exercised by an assembly convened as a Legislature.
Your committee beg leave further to report, that the only connections existing between this Honourable House and the Printers of the New-England Palladium, by which they are distinguished from any other Printers in the State, arises out of a contract made by the clerk of the Honourable Senate, and the clerk of this Honourable House, with those Printers, to do the Commonwealth's printing for one year from the first day July last. Your committee are of opinion, that they have performed their engagements under that contract in a manner perfectly satisfactory to their employers.
For these considerations your committee respectfully submit the following Resolution:
Resolved, That this House cannot pass any Order or Resolve to censure or punish any individuals, except in cases of the breach of its own privileges; that Young and Minns, in making the aforesaid publication, have not been guilty of any such breach; and that it is inexpedient to rescind the contract made with Young and Minns for the present year.
TIMOTHY JACKSON, pr. order. Considerable debate arose on the motion to accept the above Report; and the question was taken by yeas and nays—and was decided in the affirmative. Yeas 91—Nays 85.
COMMUNICATION.
DIED—on Thursday evening last, at Goochland court-house, Doctor JOHN K. READ, the eldest son of Doctor John K. Read, senior, who died at Norfolk on the 10th ultimo; and the brother of Mrs. Martha K. Banks, who was called to the tomb on the 3d of December last. Two of this family are still spared; but the sister has to bemoan the sad fate of the brother, who is a captive in Tripoli!
Doctor Read, junior, displayed unusual firmness through the whole course of a painful and tedious illness, and retained his senses to the last throes of his manly heart. About nine months ago he was married to Miss Maxwell, of Norfolk, who found in her departed husband every virtue which adorns the heart, and all the charms which youth, and health and beauty could bestow. I saw Mrs. Read when she bid eternal adieu to the fleeting soul of her husband. Never did I behold a scene of such deep affliction! O fatal change! The pale character of death had indeed altered his manly cheeks—the hand of death was upon him, but his soul was unshaken. Resigned to his fate, collected and serene, he gave to his friends the tenderest pledges of affection, and performed for himself the last and saddest office—he closed his faded eyes, over which the shades of death had already cast a solemn gloom! Vir. Gaz.
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, February 27.
Agreeably to notice—Mr. LOGAN asked leave to bring in a bill to suspend trade and intercourse with the Island of St. Domingo, and to the question, shall leave be given?
It was determined in the negative, by the casting vote of the Vice-President.
Copy of a letter from Commodore Preble to the Secretary of the Navy, dated—On board the United States ship Constitution, Harbour of Malta, September 18, 1804.
(CONCLUDED.)
August the 9th we were engaged supplying the bombs and gun boats with ammunition and stores, and getting every thing in readiness for an attack the moment commodore Perron should arrive and make the signal. I cannot but regret that our naval establishment is so limited, as to deprive me of the means and glory of completely subduing the haughty tyrant of Tripoli, while in the chief command, it will however afford me satisfaction to give my successor all the assistance in my power. At 3 P. M. I went on board the Argus for the purpose of reconnoitering the harbour of Tripoli, we stood in towards the town, and were near being sunk by the enemy's fire—One of their heaviest shot which struck about three feet short of the water line, raked the copper of her bottom under water, and cut the plank half through. In the evening the wind blew strong from the N. N. E. the squadron weighed and kept under sail all night. The day following we anchored, Tripoli bearing S. S. W. 6 miles distant. At 10 A. M. the French consul hoisted a white flag, at his flag staff, under the national colours, which was a signal that the Bashaw was ready to treat. I sent a boat into the harbour and took this opportunity to forward captain Bainbridge, and his officers, letters from their friends: the boat was not allowed to land, but returned in the afternoon and brought me a letter advising that the Bashaw was ready to receive 500 dollars for the ransom of each of the prisoners, and terminate the war without any consideration for peace or tribute; this is 350,000 dollars less than was demanded previous to the action of the third instant. These terms I did not hesitate to reject, as I was informed by captain Chauncey that it was the expectation of our government on the arrival of four frigates, to obtain the release of the officers and crew of the Philadelphia without ransom and dictate the terms of peace. I enclose you copies of our correspondence which will convince you that our attacks have not been made without effect.
16th. No news of the frigates, and but short allowance of water in the squadron. I sent the Enterprize to Malta, with orders to the agent there, to hire transports and send off immediately a supply of fresh water, provisions, and other stores, which have become necessary, as some of the squadron have now been five months in sight of this dismal coast, without once visiting a friendly port: these vessels as well as the gun boats receive their supply of water and provisions from the Constitution.
18th. As the season is fast approaching when we may expect bad weather, and no news of the frigates, I have determined to make an attack as soon as the wind proves favourable. At 8 P. M. I sent captains Decatur and Chauncey, in two small boats to reconnoitre the harbour, and observe the disposition of the enemy's flotilla at night: they returned at midnight, and reported that they were anchored in a line abreast, from the Mole to the Bashaw's castle, with their heads to the eastward, for the defence of the inner harbour. At day light the wind shifted suddenly from the N. E. to N. N. W. and brought a heavy sea on shore, which obliged us, for greater safety, to weigh and stand to sea.
20th. We had gained an offing of 9 or 10 leagues, still blowing hard. We met with the ketch Intrepid, from Syracuse, with a cargo of fresh water, stock, and vegetables, for the squadron.
22d. Fell in with a ship from Malta, with water and live stock for the squadron. These cargoes arrived very opportunely, as we have for some time past been on short allowance of water. The wind having moderated, we stood in, and anchored with the squadron 6 miles N. E. by N. from Tripoli; all the boats were engaged in discharging the transports. The Enterprize arrived from Malta, but brought no intelligence of the long expected frigates.
24th. With a light breeze from the N. E. we stood in, with the squadron prepared for action, intending to attack the town and shipping in the night. At 8 in the evening anchored about two and an half miles from the batteries. At midnight it fell calm. I sent the bomb vessels under the protection of the gun boats, to bombard the town; the boats of the squadron were employed in towing them in. At 2 A. M. the bombardment commenced, and continued until day light, but with what effect is uncertain. At six all the boats joined us, and were taken in tow by the squadron, which was under weigh, and standing off. At seven anchored four miles north of the town. The weather for several days proved unfavourable for approaching the shore.
28th. We were favoured with a pleasant breeze from the eastward. At 8 P. M. weighed, and stood in for Tripoli. At 5 anchored the Constitution two miles N. by E. from fort English, and 2 and an half from the Bashaw's castle; the light vessels ordered to keep under weigh. We were employed until 8 P. M. in making arrangements for attacking the town; a number of the officers, and many of the seamen of the Constitution being attached to the bomb, gun, and ship's boats; captain Chauncey with several of his officers, and about 70 seamen and marines volunteered their services on board the Constitution. All the boats in the squadron were officered and manned, and attached to the several gun boats; the two bomb vessels could not be brought into action, as one was leaky, and the mortar bed of the other had given way. The John Adams, Scourge, transports, and bombs, were anchored seven miles to the northward of the town. Lieut. commandant Dent, of the Scourge, came on board the Constitution, and took charge of the gun deck; Lieut. Izard of the Scourge, also joined me. Lieut. Gordon commands gun boat No. 3, and Lieut. Laurence of the Enterprize, No. 5—these are the only changes. At half past 1 A. M. the gun boats in two divisions, led by captains Decatur, and Somers, were ordered to advance, and take their stations close to the rocks, at the entrance of the harbour, within grape shot distance of the Bashaw's castle. The Siren, Argus, Vixen, Nautilus, Enterprize, and boats of the squadron accompanied them. At 3 A. M. the boats anchored with springs on, within pistol shot of the rocks, and commenced a brisk firing on the shipping, town, batteries, and Bashaw's castle, which was warmly returned, but not as well directed; the ship's boats remained with the gun boats, to assist in boarding the enemy's flotilla, if it should venture out; while the brigs and schooners kept under weigh ready for the same service, or for annoying the enemy as occasion might present. At day light presuming that the gun boats had nearly expended their ammunition, we weighed with the Constitution and stood in for the harbour. Fort English, the Bashaw's castle, crown, and mole batteries kept up a heavy fire upon us as we advanced. At half past 5, I made the signal for the gun boats to retire from action; and for the brigs and schooners to take them in tow—we were then within two cable's length of the rocks, and commenced a heavy fire of round and grape on thirteen of the enemy's gun boats and gallies, which were in pretty close action with our boats. We sunk one of the enemy's boats, at the same time two more disabled, ran on shore to avoid sinking; the remainder immediately retreated. We continued maining in, until we were within musket shot of the crown and mole batteries, when we brought to, and fired upwards of 500 round shot, besides grape and canister into the town, Bashaw's castle, and batteries. We silenced the castle and

two of the batteries for some time. At a quarter past 6 the gun boats being all out of shot and in tow, I hauled off, after having been three quarters of an hour in close action. The gun boats fired upwards of 400 round shot, besides grape and canister, with good effect. A large Tunisian galliot was sunk in the mole; a Spanish ship which had entered with an ambassador from the Grand Seigneur, received considerable damage. The Tripoline galleys and gun boats lost many men, and were much cut.
The Bashaw's castle and town, have suffered very much; as have their crown and mole batteries. Captains Decatur and Somers, conducted their divisions of gun boats with their usual firmness and address; and were well supported by the officers and men attached to them. The brigs and schooners were also well conducted during the action, and fired a number of shot at the enemy; but their guns are too light to do much execution. They suffered considerably in their sails and rigging. The officers and crew of the Constitution behaved well, I cannot in justice to captain Chauncy, omit noticing the very able assistance I received from him on the quarter deck of the Constitution, during the whole of the action. The damage which we have received is principally above the hull; three lower shrouds, two spring stays, two topmast back stays, trusses, chains and bits of the main yard shot off.
Our sails had several cannon shot through them, and beside were considerably cut by grape; much of our running rigging cut to pieces, one of our anchor stocks and our larboard cable shot away, and a number of grape shot were sticking in different parts of the hull: but not a man hurt! A boat belonging to the John Adams, with a master's mate (Mr. Creighton) and eight men, was sunk by a double headed shot from the batteries, while in tow of the Nautilus, which killed three men and badly wounded one, who with Mr. Creighton, and the other four, were picked up by one of our boats. The only damage our gun boats sustained, was in their rigging and sails, which were considerably cut with the enemy's round and grape shot.
At 11 A. M. we anchored with the squadron 5 miles N. E. by N. from Tripoli, and repaired the damage received in the action. 29th and 30th, preparing the bomb vessels for service, supplying the gun boats with ammunition, &c. 31st, a vessel arrived from Malta with provisions and stores; brought no news of commodore Barron, or the frigates. We discharged this vessel's cargo and ordered her to return.
September the 2d, the bomb vessels having been repaired and ready for service, lieuts. Dent and Robinson, resumed the command of them. Lieutenant Morris of the Argus, took command of No. 3; and lieutenant Tripp having nearly recovered from his wounds, resumed the command of No. 6, which he so gallantly conducted the 3d ultimo. Captain Chauncy, with several young gentlemen, and sixty young men from the John Adams, volunteered on board the Constitution. At 4 P. M. made the signal to weigh; kept under sail all night. At 11 P. M. a general signal to prepare for battle; a Spanish polacre in ballast, came out of Tripoli, with an ambassador of the Grand Seigneur on board, who had been sent from Constantinople to Tripoli to confirm the Bashaw in his title; this ceremony takes place in all the Barbary regencies, every five years. The captain of the vessel informed us, that our shot and shells had made great havoc and destruction in the city, and among the shipping, and that a vast number of people have been killed; also informs us that three of the boats which were sunk by our shot, in the actions of the 3d and 28th ult. had been got up, repaired and fitted for service.
At 2 P. M. Tripoli bore, S. S. W. at 2 1/2 miles distant, wind E. by N. At half past 2 the signals were made for the gun boats to cast off, advance and attack the enemies galleys and gun boats, which were all under weigh in the eastern part of the harbour, whither they had for some time been working up against the wind. This was certainly a judicious movement of theirs, as it precluded the possibility of our boats going down to attack the town, without leaving the enemy's flotilla in their rear, and directly to windward. I accordingly ordered the bomb vessels to run down within proper distance of the town and bombard it while our gun boats were to engage the enemy's galleys and boats to windward. At half past 3 P. M. our bombs having gained the station to which they were directed, anchored and commenced throwing shells into the city. At the same time our gun boats opened a brisk fire on the galleys and within point blank shot, which was warmly returned by them and fort English, and by a new battery, a little to the eastward; but as soon as our boats arrived within good musket shot of their galleys and boats, they gave way and retreated to the shore within the rocks and under cover of musketry from fort English. They were followed by our boats and by the Syren, Argus, Vixen, Nautilus, and Enterprise as far as the reefs would permit them to go with prudence. The action was then divided. One division of our boats with the brigs and schooners attacked Fort English, whilst the other was engaged with the enemy's galleys and boats. The bashaw's castle, the Mole, Crown, and several other batteries kept up a constant fire on our bomb vessels which were well conducted, and threw shells briskly into the town—but from their situation, they were very much exposed, and in great danger of being sunk. I accordingly ran within them with the Constitution to draw off the enemy's attention, and amuse them whilst the bombardment was kept up. We brought to within reach of grape, and fired 11 broadsides on the bashaw's castle, town and batteries, in a situation where more than 70 guns could bear upon us. One of their batteries was silenced. The town, castle, and other batteries considerably damaged. By this time it was half past four o'clock. The wind was increasing and inclining rapidly to the northward. I made the signal for the boats to retire from action, and for the brig and schooners to take them in tow, and soon after hauled off with the Constitution to repair damages. Our maintop-sail was totally disabled by a shell from the batteries, which cut away the leach rope and several cloths of the sail. Another shot went through the fore-top-sail and one through the jib. All our sails considerably cut—two topmast stays shot away, main-sheet, fore-tacks, lifts, braces, bow-lines, and the running rigging generally very much cut, but no shot in our hull, excepting a few grape. Our gun boats were an hour and fifteen minutes in action. They dismounted several of the enemy's galleys and boats, and considerably damaged Fort English. Most of our boats received damage in their rigging and sails. The bomb vessel No. 1, commanded by Lieut. Robinson was disabled; every round being shot away; the bed of the mortar rendered useless and the vessel near sinking. She was, however, towed off. About fifteen shells were thrown into the town and the town, and our boats fired 400 round shot, besides grape and canister. They were led into action by captains Decatur and Somers with their usual gallantry. The brigs and schooners were handsomely conducted, and fired many shot with effect at Fort English, which they were near enough to reach with their corronades. They suffered considerably in their rigging, and the Argus received a 32 pound shot in the hull forward, which cut off a power cable as it entered. We kept under weigh until 11 P. M. when we anchored, Tripoli bearing S. S. W. 3 leagues. I again with pleasure acknowledge the services of an able and active officer in captain Chauncy, serving on the quarter deck of the Constitution. At sunrise I made the signal for the squadron to prepare for action. The carpenters
were sent on board the bombs to repair damages, and our boats employed in supplying the bombs and gun boats with ammunition, and to replace the expended tutes.
Desirous of annoying the enemy by all the means in my power, I directed to be put in execution a long contemplated plan of sending a fire ship, or internal, into the harbour of Tripoli, in the night, for the purpose of endeavouring to destroy the enemy's shipping, and shatter the bashaw's castle and town. Capt. Somers, of the Nautilus, having volunteered his services, had for several days before this period, been directing the preparation of the ketch intrepid assisted by Lieuts. Wadsworth and Israel. About 100 barrels of powder and 150 fixed shells, were apparently judiciously disposed of on board her. The fuzes leading to the magazine, where all the powder was deposited, were calculated to burn a quarter of an hour.
Sept. 4th. The Intrepid being prepared for the intended service, capt. Somers and lieut. Wadsworth made choice of two of the fastest rowing boats in the squadron, for bringing them out. After reaching their destination and firing the combustible materials, which were to communicate with the fuzes, capt. Somers' boat was manned with four seamen from the Nautilus, and lieut. Wadsworth's with six from the Constitution. Lieut. Israel accompanied them. At eight in the evening, the Intrepid was under sail, and standing for the port, with a leading breeze from the eastward. The Argus, Vixen, and Nautilus convoyed her as far as the rock. On entering the harbour, several shot was fired at her from the batteries. In a few minutes after, when she had apparently nearly gained the intended place of destination, she suddenly exploded, without their having previously fired a room filled with splinters and other combustibles, which was intended to create a blaze, in order to deter the enemy from boarding, whilst the fire was communicating to the fuzes, which led to the magazine. The effect of the explosion threw their batteries into profound silence, with astonishment. Not a gun was afterwards fired for the night. The shrieks of the inhabitants informed us that the town was thrown into the greatest terror and consternation by the explosion of the magazine, and the bursting and falling of shells in all directions. The whole squadron waited with the utmost anxiety to learn the fate of the adventurers, from a signal previously agreed on in case of success, but waited in vain; no sign of their safety were to be observed. The Argus, Vixen, and Nautilus hovered round the entrance of the port until sunrise, when they had a fair view of the whole harbour. Not a vestige of the ketch or boats were to be seen. One of the enemy's largest gun boats was missing, and three others were seen very much shattered and damaged, which the enemy were hauling on shore. From these circumstances, I am led to believe, that those boats were detached from the enemy's flotilla to intercept the ketch, and without suspecting her to be a fire-ship, the missing boat had suddenly boarded her, when the gallant Somers and the heroes of his party, observing the other three boats surrounding them, and no prospect of escape, determined at once to prefer death and the destruction of the enemy, to captivity and torturing slavery, put a match to the train leading directly to the magazine, which at once blew the whole into the air, and terminated their existence. My conjectures respecting this affair are founded on a resolution, which capt. Somers, lieut. Wadsworth, and Israel had formed, neither to be taken by the enemy, nor suffer him to get possession of the powder on board the Intrepid. They expected to enter the harbour without discovery, but had declared, if they should be disappointed, and the enemy should board them, before they reached the point of destination, in such force as to leave them no hopes of a safe retreat, that they would put a match to the magazine and blow themselves and their enemies up together—determined, as there was no exchange of prisoners, that their country should never pay ransom for them, nor the enemy receive a supply of powder through their means. The disappearance of one of the enemy's boats, and the shattered condition of three others confirm me in my opinion that they were an advanced guard, detached from the main body of the flotilla on discovering the approach of the Intrepid, and that they attempted to board her, before she had reached her point of destination, otherwise the whole of their shipping must have suffered, and perhaps would have been totally destroyed. That she was blown up before she had gained her station is certain, by which the service has lost three very gallant officers. Captain Somers, and Lieuts. Wadsworth and Israel were officers of conspicuous bravery, talents and merit—they had uniformly distinguished themselves in the several actions—were beloved and lamented by the whole squadron.
Sept. 15th. We were employed in supplying the gun boats with ammunition, &c. and repairing the bomb vessels for another attack, but the wind shifting to N. N. E. a heavy swell setting on shore; and other indications of bad weather, determined us for greater safety to take the guns, mortars, shot and shells out of the boats into the Constitution and John Adams, which was accordingly done. The weather continuing to wear a threatening aspect until the 7th, and our ammunition being reduced to a quantity not more than sufficient for three vessels to keep up the blockade; no intelligence of the expected reinforcement, and the season so far advanced as to render it imprudent to hazard the gun boats any longer on the station—I gave orders for the John Adams, Syren, Nautilus, Enterprise and Scourge to take the bombs and gun boats in tow, and proceed to Syracuse with them, the Vixen to remain with the Constitution to keep up the blockade.
Sept. 10th. The United States ship President, commodore Barron, and the Constellation, captain Campbell, hove in sight and soon joined company, when the command of the squadron was surrendered to commodore Barron, with the usual ceremony. I continued in company with the squadron until the 12th, when three strange ships came in sight standing direct for Tripoli. Chase was given, and two of them boarded and taken possession of by the Constitution, the President in company, about four leagues from Tripoli, but not more than 5 miles from the land; while the Constellation and Argus were in chase of the third. The two boarded by the Constitution were loaded with about sixteen thousand bushels of wheat—Tripoli is in a state of starvation, and there can be no doubt but those cargoes were meant as a supply and relief to our enemies.
Considering the season too far advanced and the weather too uncertain to hazard any further operations against Tripoli at present, commodore Barron determined that the prizes should be sent to Malta, under convoy of the Constitution, it being necessary she should go into port to be re-caulked and refitted. I notified commodore Barron that it was my wish to return to the United States in the frigate John Adams, capt. Chauncy; this readily and in the handsomest manner, met his acquiescence. I shall accordingly return in that ship. The services in this quarter, cannot suffer from this arrangement, as capt. Decatur is at present without a ship, and my return will immediately put him in the exercise of the duties attached to that commission, which he has so gallantly earned, and his country generously bestowed. I shall feel a pleasure in leaving the Constitution under the command of that officer, whose enterprising and manly conduct I have often witnessed, and whose merits eminently entitle him to so handsome a command. The other commanders merit the highest commen-
dations for their prompt obedience to orders on all occasions, and for the zeal, spirit, and judgment which they displayed in the several attacks on the enemy's shipping and batteries, as well as for the general good order and discipline at all times observed on board their respective vessels. The officers of the squadron have conducted themselves in the most gallant and handsome manner;—and the conduct of the different ship's companies has merited my warmest approbation since I have had the honour to command them.
It affords me much satisfaction to observe, that we have neither had a duel nor court martial in the squadron since we left the United States.
I most sincerely regret the loss of our gallant countrymen who have sacrificed their lives to the honour of the service, and that it has not been in my power, consistent with the interest and expectation of our country, to liberate captain Bainbridge and the unfortunate officers and crew of the Philadelphia. Be assured, Sir, I have incessantly endeavoured to effect this desirable object. I have no doubt but my successor will be able to effect their release, and establish peace on such terms as will reflect the highest honour on himself and his country.
Sept. 17th. Arrived at Malta with the two detained Greek vessels.—We experienced very bad weather, but had the satisfaction to learn that the bombs and gun boats had arrived safe at Syracuse on the 15th of September without accident. Each of the Tripoline gun boats which we have captured has two brass howitzers abaft, and a handsome copper gun in the bow, which carries a 22 pound shot, is 11 1/2 feet long, and weighs 6600 pounds.
I send you a plan of the town and harbour of Tripoli, with the disposition of our squadron, and the enemy's flotilla, at the time of the several attacks, with sundry other papers.
I have the honour to be, &c. EDWARD PREBLE.
REPORT Of the commissioners of the sinking fund, accompanied with sundry statements, exhibiting the proceedings which have been authorised by the board since their report, dated the 5th February, 1804. The commissioners of the Sinking Fund respectfully report to Congress as follows:
That the measures which have been authorised by the board subsequent to their report of the 4th February, 1804, so far as the same have been completed, are fully detailed in the report of the secretary of the treasury to this board, dated the fourth day of the present month; and in the statements therein referred to, which are herewith transmitted, and prayed to be received as part of this report.
A. BURR, President of the Senate. J. MARSHALL, Chief Justice of U. States. A. GALLATIN, Secretary of the the Treasury. Washington Feb. 5, 1805.
The secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the commissioners of the sinking fund.
That the balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1802, and applicable to payments falling due after that year, which balance as appears by the statement (F) annexed to the last annual report amounted to two millions, six hundred and fifty-six thousand, nine hundred and thirty-three dollars, and eight cents, 2,656,933 8
Together with the disbursements made during the year 1803, out of the treasury, on account of the principal and interest of the publick debt, which disbursements, as appears by the statement (G) annexed to the last annual report, amounted to seven millions, three hundred and twenty-seven thousand, seven hundred and twenty-one dollars, and fifty-nine cents, 7,327,721 59
And amounting altogether to nine millions, nine hundred and eighty-four thousand, six hundred and fifty-four dollars, and sixty-seven cents, 9,984,654 67
Have been accounted for in the following manner, viz. I. There was repaid into the treasury, during the year 1803, on account of the principal of protested bills, and of advances made to commissioners of loans, as appears by the statement (I) annexed to the last annual report, a sum of thirteen thousand, one hundred & seventeen dollars, & forty-eight cents, 13,117 48
II. The sums actually applied during the same year to the payment of the publick debt, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the treasury department, amount, as will appear by the statement (A), to eight millions, six hundred and twenty-two thousand, four hundred dollars, and sixty eight cents, viz. 8,622,400 68
1. Paid in reimbursement, of the principal of the debt, 4,727,788 44 2. Paid on account of the interest and charges on the same, 3,894,612 24
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1803, and applicable to payments falling due after that year, as ascertained by accounts rendered to the treasury department, amounted, as will appear by the statement (B), to one million, three hundred and forty-nine thousand, one hundred and thirty-six dollars, and fifty-one cents, 1,349,136 51
9,984,654 67
That during the year 1804 the following disbursements were made out of the treasury, on account of the principal and interest of the publick debt, viz. I. On account of the reimbursement and interest of the domestick funded debt, 4,612,171 6
II. On account of domestick loans obtained from the bank of the U. States, viz. On account of the principal, 250,900 Do. do. interest, 60,593 68 310,593 68
III. On account of the domestick unfunded debt, 653 37
IV. On account of the principal and interest of the foreign debt and of the interest on the Louisiana stock, 3,336,427 44
Amounting altogether, as will appear by the annexed list of warrants, (C), to eight millions, two hundred and fifty-nine thousand, eight hundred and forty-five dollars, and fifty-five cents, 8,359,845 85
Which disbursements were made out of the following funds, viz. I. From the monies appropriated by the third section of the act of 10th November, 1803, for paying the interest accruing on the Louisiana stock to the end of the year 1803, 22,409 93
II. From the funds constituting the annual appropriation of 8,000,000 dollars for the year 1804, viz. 8,337,435 92
From the fund arising from interest on the debt transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund as per statement (J) 356,223 30
From the funds arising from the sales of publick lands being the amount of monies paid into the treasury from the 1st of October, 1803, to the 30th June, 1804, as per statement, (K) 394,021 66
From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise imported and on the tonnage of ships or vessels, 6,556,518 44
Amounting altogether to 7,246,763 60 Which sum of together with the sum advanced during the year 1803, on account of the appropriation for the year 1804, and amounting as appears by the last annual report, to 753,236 40
Makes in the whole the annual appropriation of dollars for the year 1804, 8,000,000
III. From the proceeds of duties on goods, wares and merchandise imported, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels advanced in part, and on account of the annual appropriation for the year 1805, 829,901 59
IV. From repayment in the treasury on account of remittances purchased for the foreign debt and of advances made to commissioners of loans, as will appear from the statement (E) viz. Repayment of the purchase money and advances, 121,446 51
Damages and int. recovered, 32,370 91 153,817 42
V. From the monies appropriated by law for paying commissions to agents employed in the purchase of remittances for the foreign debt, being the amount paid at the treasury during the year 1804, for that object, as will appear by the statement (C) 6,863 1
8,259,845 55 That the abovementioned disbursement together with the above stated balance of dollars, 1,549,136 51
Which remained unexpended at the close of the year 1803, and with a further sum rising from profit on remittances purchased in the year 1804, and amounting as will appear by the statement (D) to 45,019 25
And amounting altogether to nine millions, six hundred and fifty-four thousand, thirty-one dolls. and thirty-one cents, 9,654,031 31
Will be accounted for in the next annual report in conformity with the accounts which shall then have been rendered to the treasury department.
That in the mean while the manner in which the said sum has been applied is estimated as follows, viz.
I. The repayment in the treasury on account of principal have during the year 1804, amounted as by the above mentioned statement (E) to 121,446 51
II. The same actually applied during the year 1804, to the payment of the principal and interest of the publick debt are estimated as followeth, viz.
1. Paid in reimbursement of the principal of the publick debt, 3,205,248 52 2. Do. on account of interest and charges on the same, 4,006,799 69 7,212,048 21
As will appear by the estimate (F)
III. The balance remaining unexpended at the close of the year 1804 and applicable to payments falling due after that year, is estimated as per estimate (G) at 2,320,536 59
9,654,031 31
That no purchases of the debt of the United States have been made since the date of the last report of Congress.
And that the statement (H) exhibits the amount of stock transferred to the commissioners of the sinking fund in trust for the United States, to the 31st Dec. 1804, including the sum of 12,730 dolls. and 27 cents, being the aggregate of the several species of stock transferred in the year 1804, in payment for publick lands.
All which is respectfully submitted. ALBERT GALLATIN. Secretary of the Treasury. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February 4th, 1805.
FOR CHARLESTON, (S. C.) The Sloop HELEN, Samuel W. Brown, Master.—Will sail in a few days; for passage only, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, or to JOHN STRATTON. March 8. 477
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. Gallagos Richard & Co. Richmond; Rambant, Gemon & Co. Petersburg; or to JAMES MAURICE & CO. March 8. 478
CITY OF JERUSALEM. A MODEL, in Wood and Wax, of that ancient and oriental City, as it stood when our Saviour died upon earth, and as Josephus has described it, when viewed in its primitive state. The principal transactions of our Saviour, from the time of his being taken until his Crucifixion. The glorious Temple of Solomon, with all its wonderful outworks, the fame of which, together with the amazing wealth and grandeur of King Solomon, drew Sheba, Queen of the South, to visit him at his Court, to behold its amazing wonders, and on sight of them confessed that fame fell short of what she beheld, as far exceeded her expectations. This famous model being so well known in the United States, as well as in the West-Indies, and being the production of an American artist, is allowed, by all who have seen it with their company, to be a master-piece of workmanship, so that a further comment is deemed unnecessary. The whole of this work is comprised in 15 feet by 9, and may be seen at the house of Mr. Dayton, head of Courtenay Street, at the small price of 50 cents for grown persons, (half price for children) from 10 in the morning till 9 in the evening. March 4. 463

NOTICE. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS, Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. And all those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given. MARTIN FISK. Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls. 12 Pips Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Cases Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Cases do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. 50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Tacks of different sizes. 30 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 30 lbs. Nutmegs. megs. 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 Kgs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburgs. Selne Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Seal Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality. Morocco-Skins of all kinds. 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots. 1 do. do. do. Shoes. 2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips. 20 do. Mens and Womans 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
ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. Have moved to their new Fire Proof Warehouse, on Commerce Street, where they have for sale, Old Lon. Par. Madeira WINE, in Pipes Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. Holland and Country GIN, in Pipes. French BRANDY, do. Loaf SUGAR, per Hogshead. New-York Prime PORK, &c. &c. January 30. 2m 379
A COOK, Who can be well recommended for sobriety and knowledge of his business, will find immediate employment at the NORFOLK HOTEL. February 25. tf 450
DESERTED. DESERTED from this Garrison, on the night of the 13th instant, CHARLES SUNNY, a Private in my Company of Artillerists—he is a German by birth, twenty years old, five feet four inches high, light sandy hair, light blue eyes, fresh complexion, by occupation a Baker. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward, on his delivery at this Garrison. J. SAUNDERS, Capt. U. S. Art. Commanding. Fort Nelson, February 15. tm 425
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. Gilliat & Mackinder. November 8. tf 222
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
NOTICE. HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS ANA & Co. PHINEHAS DANA. January 2. tf
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Born demark. 50 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
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
The Subscribers have for Sale 100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 106 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. 30 Hogsheads CLARET. 200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 300 do. Prime PORK. C. & F. WHITTLE. February 6. tf 397
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 Cases CLARET. 10 Hogsheads do. 12 Bags GINGER. 1 Case Black SATTINS. 3 do. Irish LINEN. 7 Bales India COTTONS. 3 Trunks CALLICOES, &c. February 13. tf 415
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from LONDON, and Ship BRUTUS, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALKS BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livingstone, 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
WINDOW GLASS. I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS. 8 by 10—9 by 12—10 by 12—and 12 by 14.—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to JOHN C. NIEMEYER. December 28. tf 313
THE BOARD proceeded to elect by ballot, a Master for the Academy, and on counting the votes, Edmund M'Guire , was declared to be duly elected. Resolved, That the Master of the Academy be allowed for teaching at the following rates, viz. For the English language, writing, and arithmetick, 12 dollars; for the English language, writing, arithmetick, and the higher branches of mathematics, 20 dollars; for the Latin and Greek languages, and mathematics, 30 dollars; and for the Latin, Greek, and French languages, mathematics, natural philosophy, and logick, 40 dollars per annum, which shall be paid quarterly in advance. Extract from the minutes, A. JORDAN, SECRETARY. February 22. tf 448
THE TRUSTEES wishing to promote the success of the institution, by every means in their power, and being of opinion that the Academy was improperly situated for a Public School, have taken the house on Brigg's Point, owned by Mr. Boush. The accommodations are adequate to the objects of a large number of pupils, and the schools will commence on Monday next. Mr. Gibbon will have the instruction of the Scholars in English, arithmetick, and the other branches of mathematics. The Latin and Greek school will be wholly attended to by Mr. M'Guire. A French teacher is provided, and will be ready to engage in his duties when a sufficient number of scholars offer. February 22. tf 448
Proposals for Publishing by Subscription, RURAL PRACTICES, Or, A Treatise on the mode of erecting Dwelling-Houses, Publick or private buildings, out-offices, or fencing walls, in pipe or common soil, with practical notes and other illustrations and improvements, deduced from actual experience; ALSO, On the mode of Mud-Walling as practised in some parts of England for cottages and fencing walls: with hints upon the best mode of forming farm houses, out-offices, and cottages; and general observations on turnpike roadings, with scales of elevation and depression for concave as well as convex roads WITH PLATES. BY S. W. JOHNSON, NEW-BRUNSWICK, N. J.
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 Almina, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Idwifery, 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
LEVIN DORSEY; At the corner of Boyette and Wide-Water-Streets, Town-Point DAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto —with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aerometric Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observation, or for day only, of every description. Circumferenters, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses —hour, half hour, 23, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales: Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage-wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. ** Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundery, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
NOW LANDING On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Plough-Boy, Captain Davis, from Martinique, 62 Hogsheads, } 4 Tierces, } Muscovado Sugar. 60 Barrels, } 9 do. } COFFEE. WILLIAM PENNOCK. February 15. tf 423
LISBON SALT, For sale, on board the Brig Superior, Captain Wallington. Apply to WILLIAM PENNOCK. January 21. tf 359
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
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback,
Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheetings, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlas and Creas of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempens Hessian, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheetings and light Canvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddles, black Satin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scissars, Muffs and Tippits of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Mustard. 8 bales Cloths, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Andijons, Waffleiron, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Seeds of all kinds, Table mats, & Straw plates, Suspenders of the best kind, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Files, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bows and Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. Toys cheap by the quantity. ALSO, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, 50 do. good quality St Jago do. 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. 250 M. com. cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 case superiour Quills, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5. tf 273
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker. August 23. tf
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company, (For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit, 24 Piles 38 feet long, 12 by 12 48 do. 46 do. do. 40 do. 56 do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14 200 Braces, 11 do. 6 by 14 180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 9 300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14 118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14 1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6 17500 Superficial feet of 3 inch plank, in 30 do. The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line. The Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.—The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 21. tf 313
ARISTOTLE. Magna anima contento adhibenda est in explicando Aristotele. CICERO, FRAG. PHIL. Frequentabunt ejus domum optimi juvenet et veram viam velut ex oraculo potent. Hos ille formabit, ut vetus gubernator, litora et portus, et quid secundis fatibus quid adversis ratibus possit, docebit, et communi ductus officio et amore quodam operis. QUINTIL. To proceed orderly in this (i. e. the study of politicks) the foundation should be laid in enquiring into the ground and nature of civil society; how it is formed into different models of government; and what are the several species of it. Aristotle is allowed (to be) a master in this science; and few enter upon the consideration of government without reading his politicks. LOCKE. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics afford not only afford the most perfect system of Scientific Morality, but exhibit also the powers of the most compact and best constructed system which the human intellect ever produced upon any subject. DR. KENNEDY.
PROPOSALS, BY GEO. L. GRAY, OF NORFOLK, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF Aristotle's Ethicks and Politicks; COMPRIISING HIS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY. Translated from the Greek; and illustrated by introductions and notes, a Critical History of his Life, and a new Analysis of his Speculative Works. BY JOHN GILLIES, LL. D. &c. Historiographer to His Britannick Majesty for Scotland.
CONDITIONS. The work shall be comprised in two large octavo volumes, on a good paper, and a new type to be cast on purpose. The price to subscribers will be four dollars for each volume, in boards: payable on delivery of the work. With the last volume shall be given a list of the subscribers; and no greater number will be printed than may be subscribed for. ** Persons who obtain ten subscribers, and render themselves accountable for the amount, shall be entitled to one copy gratis: and for any number above ten a commission of seven and one half per cent. The usual deduction will be made to Booksellers who subscribe for ten, or a greater number of copies. †† The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers to defray the expense shall have been obtained. N. B. The price of the English Edition, in two volumes, is Eighteen Dollars, the subscriber to the present edition saves ten dollars of that sum; and the Editor engages that it shall rival or surpass the imported publication in elegance.
Any remarks upon the character of the STAGIRITE as a Philosopher and a Politician, or any praise of his writings on Ethicks and Government, might, on the part of the Editor and in this place, be regarded as unprofitable supererogation. He stands confessed and universally acknowledged, the greatest master of the Science of Politicks; and few modern writers on the subjects of which he treats, have passed him by without avowing their gratitude to him, and their admiration of his profound researches. By the citizens of the United States, a people possessing more civil liberty than has ever before been enjoyed by any nation on earth, it is hoped that an author who is of all others most capable of instructing them in the nature and blessings of such a government as they have instituted, whose remarks result from a close examination of the theories of upwards two hundred commonwealths, will be received as a most welcome guest. To a people who, by the nature of their civil institutions, are individually liable to be called upon to regulate the affairs of the community, he will prove an useful companion and monitor. Too high an opinion cannot reasonably be entertained of a work which LOCKE declares to be necessary to every man who would understand the nature of politicks; of a Philosopher to whom the learned GROTIUS assigns the most exalted rank "whether estimated by the perspicuity of his method the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight and solidity of his arguments." Of the translation little farther need be said, than that it is universally allowed to have been executed with fidelity, and certainly with much clearness and elegance. The learned author of the Pursuits of Literature, not otherwise much inclined to favour the Historian of Greece, says "I think we are much indebted to DOCTOR GILLIES for offering to the publick an English translation of the two most important treatises on MORALITY and POLITICS which antiquity can boast. No man can read these works without being wiser and better." Reflecting upon the great utility of such a work to a people who make politicks so much their study, the Editor deems it unnecessary to load these proposals with commendatory quotations, from the vast crowd of civilians and philosophers who voluntarily endeavoured to discharge the debt which every man to science owes to this universal teacher. It is under the hope of rendering a service to his fellow-citizens independent of local motives, that he has undertaken the weighty task of republishing a work so important: and he hopes that his success will fully justify him for attempting, at this time, to give to the world a cheap, and he pledges himself that it shall be a correct edition of these most useful of the labours of ARISTOTLE. NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1804.
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. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
NOW LANDING On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN, Capt. Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 237
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.