Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-11-21 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 21, 1806.
[NO. 55.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 15   Beef, cargo bb. 8 50   Prime 9 50 10   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 85   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 15   Peach, 90   Apple, new, 50   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 6   Navy. 4 50   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. 20   Candles, Dpt 19   Mould 22   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. None   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 20 22   Caraccas 51 33   Coffee, W. India lb. 30 32   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 22 23 Scarce.   Sea Island   St. Domingo 28   Surinam   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 16 17 Scarce   Russia 20 22   Holland 26 28   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Sup. bb. 7   Fine 6 6 50   X Middlings 5 5 50   Middlings 5   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 3 50 4   Herrings bb. 4 25 4 50   Shad 7   Fustick ton. 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 10 1 15   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 70 75   Barley   Oats 30   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 16   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 55 60   Camp. 65   Meal, Kiln-dried bb. 4 4 50   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12   Molasses, gal. 15   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 35 40 Scarce.   Pepper, lb. 75 80   Pimento, 19 20   Pitch, bb. None   Pork, Cargo 2 75 3   Prime 16 50   Mess 18   Raisins, cask. 21   ditto, box. 4 25   Rice, 100lb. 4   Rosin, bb. 3 50 3 75   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 85 87   Antigua, 3d p. 82 85   St. Croix, 3d p. 80 85   W. Island, 3d p. 75 77   Country, 48 50   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 85   Isle May, 80   St. Ubes, 65   Cadiz, 65   Liverpool, 58   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 11   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 14   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28 30   pipe 50 60   barrel 15   do. red oak 20   Tar, bb. 2 50   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 50 7   Petersburg, 6 6 50   Rappa. 4 50 6   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bb. 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 200 300 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30   Teneriffe, 86 90   Sherry, 1 20 1 25   Port, pipe. 150 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 90  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3 4 1-4   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 3 4 1-4   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 5 6   Gibraltar, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3 1-2-4   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - - - 3   Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 5 6   Porto Rico, - - - - - 3 1-2-4   Havanna, - - - - - 3   City of St. Domingo, - - - - - 4   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 5 1-2   Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2-5    Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 10 per cent. discount. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dolls. for 100l. sterl.
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 Sale, Freight, or Charter. The excellent fast-sailing American registered brig FLORA, burthen about 1600 barrels of Flour, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Apply to  Alexander Leckie.
Portsmouth, November 17.  For NEW-ORLEANS, The fast-sailing Sch'r John S. James , will sail on the 29th instant.—For passage only, apply to  Moses Myers.
November 17.  FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship DUMFRIES , Richard Beard, master, expected to fail by the first December, and can take 30 hogheads tobacco or 100 bales of cotton on freight, if immediate application is made to the captain, or  Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
The above ship can accommodate 8 or 10 passengers—Apply to capt. Beard Nov. 14. tf
For SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship Charles Carter , burthen 365 tons, lately sheathed, and ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to  Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Nov. 14. tf
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to  Edward Watson.
Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 casks white-Wine Vinegar. November 14. tf
FOR LONDON, The good Ship MONTICELLO , John Drysdale, master, having a considerable part of her cargo engaged, she will be immediately dispatched. For freight of the balance, apply to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburgh, or  Robert Maitland, & Co.
Wanted —Rough hhd. and bbl. STAVES, for which cash will be given. Apply as above. November 12. tf
The Ship SHEFFIELD. for Liverpool, will receive on freight a few bales of Cotton on moderate terms.—Apply to Nov. 7. tf  JOSIAH COWPER.
For PHILADELPHIA, The fine new schooner ADONIS , Frederick Hall, master, having part of her cargo already engaged, will sail in a few days—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, lying at Maclure's wharf, or  D. R. Waddey, & Co. November 5. tf
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEFFIELD , John Davis, Master, will sail about the first of December. For passage only, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master, or Oct. 28. tf  Josiah Cowper.
For CHARTER, The fine new Ship Moses Brown , burthen 336 tons, can receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to  MOSES MYERS. October 28. tf
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA , Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 hhd.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or  N. Heron. August 20. tf
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY , Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London.—Apply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Petersburgh, or to  T. & W. A. Armistead. October 10. tf
For SALE, The Schooner MARY , burthen 100 hogheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit.  Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary . Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay.  George Murray, & Co. August 20. tf
181 punch. high proof Jam Rum; 6 do. Antigua do. 2 hdms. retailing Molasses; 50 hdms. 35 bbls. 22 bags prime Jamaica Coffee; 14 hdms. 30 bbls. do. Sugar, 50 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, now fit for use, 50 cases Claret; 2 do. Olives, Anchovies, and Fruits in Brandy; 6 do. Hermitage; 4000 buhl. life of May Salt—All of the above articles are offered for sale by the subscribers on their wharf.  C. & F. Whittle.
A Freight of TOBACCO is wanted for the remarkable fine American Ship AMIABLE ANTOINETTE , Capt. Williams. Apply as above. November 10. tf
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, the fast sailing new Schooner  THREE FRIENDS , captain Sears, burthen 100 tons—A freight to the West-Indies would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or  FISK & CATLETT.
Who have for Sale on board said vessel, 15 tons flat and square bar Iron; 1 do. German Steel, 120 barrels No. 1 & 2 Beef; 40 casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales India Cotton, assorted, 100 boxes Chocolate and Spermaceti Candles, 1000 wt. white Ginger in the root; 15 trunks Shoes assorted, 400 sides Leather; an invoice of Dry Goods suitable for the season, which will be sold very low. Nov. 10. tf
20 pipes Cogniac BRANDY, Just received from New-York, per the Schooner Amicus —For Sale by  A. MACLURE. Nov. 14. tf
W. F. & A. S. PELL, NEW-YORK, Dry Good, Hardware, & Commission Merchants. Have constantly on hand a large supply of Dry Goods and Hardware, adapted to the Virginia market, which they offer for sale on the best terms, and an accommodating credit. Approved orders executed with the utmost care and attention, in either of the above branches. Please apply to JORDAN MARCHANT, in Norfolk, for further particulars. Nov. 14. tf
FOR SALE, 38 pipes, 10 hdms. 10 quarter casks four years old London particular Madeira WINE, a part of which is said to be equal, if not superior to any for Sale in the place.—The above Wine is offered on liberal terms, or would be bartered for Flour, Tobacco, or Corn; choice Lisbon Wine, in pipes hdms. and quarter casks; 10 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 6 chests fresh Young Hylon Tea, 20 hdms. 30 barrels good Sugar, 10,000 lbs. Coffee; 7 hogheads Molasses.  Francis Smith. November 12. tf
£1000 sterling worth of Dry Goods, imported this fall, are suitable to the season, and are well worthy the attention of those who are in want.  Francis Smith. November 12. tf
NOTICE. The Pew-Holders of Christ Church, are requested to meet agreeably to their Institution, on Monday the 24th instant, at 10 o'clock, in order to appoint five Trustees, who are to attend to the interests of said Church for one year. It is wished that the members in general will attend, as matters of importance will come before them. November 12. tf
CASH  GIVEN for drawn Red and White Oak Hog-head STAVES.—Apply to  Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. FOR SALE, London Porter, Lanced Oil in jugs, Madeira and Malaga Wines, Pork, &c. November 7. tf
Taken up A-drift, IN the gale of the 18th last month, a large Wood LIGHTER, about 40 feet long, 12 feet wide, appears to have been recently tarred, and left employed in the transportation of pine wood. The owner on paying the expense of this advertisement, and some gratuity to the Negroes who took her up, may have her again by applying to  Luke Wheeler. November 7. tf
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Marsden's, 600 hdms. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by  Moses Myers. October 13. tf
Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cogniac Brandy; 120 hdms. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes Wesper Gin; 800 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. tf
Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 buhels SALT—Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann, Capt. Herbert, from Cadiz—For Sale by  William Pennock. October 31. tf
FOR SALE, 8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platicillas, 1 do. Creas a la Morlaix, 5 bales Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs—entitled to drawback  James Young. October 17. tf
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MCPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable.  John Mc'Phail, Ex'r. August 1. tf
For Rent,  The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. Mc'Cutchen. Apply to  Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment.  Benjamin Hathaway. October 18. tf
NOTICE. I INTEND leaving this place in the course of a few days in the Ship Almira , capt. Whipple, for London.  John Davidson. November 19. tf
75 casks prime BUTTER, 20 kegs do. Chewing TOBACCO—For sale on liberal terms by  William Knorr. November 19. tf
Twenty Dollars Reward.  STOLEN on the 17th instant, from on board the British Schooner Polly , Capt. Jones, lying at Lovatt's wharf, one TRUNK covered with white Skin, and fastened with brass nails, containing One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in Notes and Specie, and several orders to receive money in Porto Rico and St. Domingo; some other valuable papers of no use to any person but the owner, and a quantity of wearing apparel—The above trunk was seen by the captain of the Schooner in the possession of a black man a short time after the robbery was committed. The above reward will be given to any person that detects the thief, and a recovery of the property.  Emanuel Ebahia, on board said Schooner. Nov. 19. tf
Desertion.  DESERTEED from this garrison on the night of the 18th instant, SPENCER RAMSAY, artificer in my company of artillery; he is 5 feet 7 3-4 inches high, blue eyes, dark hair, full complexion, 27 years old, and by occupation a house carpenter.—Ten Dollars will be given as a reward to the person who will deliver him at this post, or give information so that he may be apprehended and brought back to his duty.  John Saunders, Captain U. S. Art. Commanding. November 19. tf
For Rent or Lease,  The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to  William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. tf
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit.  Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. tf
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russell, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at the Office of the Collector of Customs, Norfolk, for which they will be taken to obtain their discharge.  Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf
Navy, Pilot Bread, and Crackers, Landing on Marsden's-whf. from Alexandria, 154 barrels Navy Bread; 14 do. superfine Pilot do. 24 do. Crackers; 43 half barrels do.—which will be sold on very low terms by applying to  John Brown, Marsden's-wharf. October 22. tf

FRIDAY EVENING NOV. 21, 1806.
NOTICE TO MARINERS. —The pan of the Light House on Old Point Comfort took fire on Wednesday night, and was destroyed. It is expected the light will be replaced on Sunday next.
In our last we said in mistake, that the Princess to whom Jerome Buonaparte is to be married, was the "Daughter" of the Duke of Brunswick Wolfenbuttle, and of a Sister of His Britannick Majesty; we should have said the "Grand Daughter."
Although the RICHMOND ENQUIRER did not come by last mail, a Friend, who came down in the Stage, has furnished us with that paper of Tuesday, from which we extract the following interesting Communications from Decius .
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
DECIUS, No. II.
To the Editor of the ENQUIRER.
SIR—The enclosed sheets, which contain the second number of Decius , have lain for some weeks by the author, and possibly might never have emerged from their privacy, but for some late passages in your paper. The fate of his first essay, which, literally "fell still born from the press," gave but little encouragement to Decius to continue his labours, and held out to an indolent temper an inducement to repose, too inviting to be resisted—The work was accordingly suspended. The first number, indeed, contained a promise to prosecute the subject; but there could be little occasion for a punctilious adherence to a voluntary engagement, whose performance no one seemed to require. 'Tis true that, under the pretence of fulfilling their promises to the publick, authors do, too often, load the press with trash, which serve no other purpose than to enhance the price of paper. But Decius is no author—and can never encounter the drudgery of writing, but with reluctance, and even dread. He was sensible that the publication of his second essay would beget the necessity of a third, and he could see no reason why he should harass himself with writing, what few seemed disposed to read. Except some flimsy objections, which were left to answer themselves, the publication appeared to have attracted the notice of no one. These however have since assumed a more serious form, and one which demands examination. Whilst Decius is a little anxious who shall arraign his opinions, he can never stand indifferent, when his facts shall be called in question.
Among the objections which have been taken to the first essay, it has been alleged, that the federalists would make a handle of it, and torture it to suit their purposes. There is a plausibility in this assertion not ill calculated to captivate weak minds: but men of reflection and understanding must at once perceive that it covers too wide a ground: that it is equally applicable to the official, as well as private language, which has been held by the chief magistrate, since his induction to office, and to the wisest and most wholesome measures which have emanated from the legislative authority. Have not most, if not all the president's communications to congress; have not the most salutary reforms—the repeal of the judiciary law, the abolition of the internal taxes, been tortured and twisted by the federal party to suit their own purposes?
Again—when the republicans came into power, upon their virtue alone it depended, whether there should exist such a thing as a check upon the exercise which they should make of it. It is not in the genius of federalism to oppose abuse in government, with good will. It is more congenial with her spirit to advocate it in her friends, and connive at it in her enemies. "Tis her vocation," and she can never be brought heartily to disparage it.—Accordingly we find that the most desperate resistance of the federal leaders has uniformly been made to the most wholesome and popular reforms.
But setting aside the consideration, that they must always from principle, lean towards malversation in office, the falsehood, scurrility, and rancour of their presses had justly prejudiced every sober minded man against their statements. Certainly no republican could, or would, listen to charges against the administration from so polluted a source.—This situation of affairs has subjected the press to something like a virtual imprimatur . As the federal prints could not obtain belief, so the republican editors would not publish. It evidently rested then upon the vigilance and firmness of the republicans alone, whether there should exist any sufficient opposition to unconstitutional, or other injurious measures, in case such should be proposed. If they possessed not virtue and courage enough to withstand such attempts, (by whomsoever made) it is plain that no effectual resistance could be opposed to them. What then—is the present administration perfect? Amidst the various agents, supreme and subordinate, in the executive department, has there been, or can there be, no wrong committed? Grant them any thing short of papal infallibility—it became necessary, when they did err, in the opinion of those through whose active exertion they were brought into power, and whose characters were implicated in their misconduct, that those errors should be freely and promptly exposed.—Silence, in such a case, is equivalent to a sanction of the measure in question.—These are principles equally rational, and fit for Americans to act upon.
Let us now examine the "IMPORTANT PARTS" stated in the Enquirer of the 24th of Oct. last.
1st. The explanation of Decius is not "incorrect" in the "material points" therein mentioned. It is true "that our ministers proposed to surrender our claims for spoliations," in the sense intended and expressed by Decius . Granting "that they were instructed to make no treaty in which those Spanish claims were not provided for," yet, if their ultimate payment was to be assumed by the U. States (which was the fact) it was fairly equivalent to a surrender of them. The claimants indeed would be provided for, and yet the claim upon the Spanish government, by the same act relinquished. The distinction between abandoning that for French Spoli-
ations and being silent with respect to it, is one of those nice refinements about which I shall not dispute, but will leave the author to the undisturbed enjoyment of this "important fact."
2. It is true, that, in their correspondence with the Spanish ministry, our ministers stated, "that, in consenting to establish the Colorado as the Western boundary of Louisiana, they had exceeded their instructions." If such were not the fact, it is probable that those ministers would have so stated it to the government from whom they received those instructions; or that those dispatches would have been laid by that government before Congress, without rectifying the error?
If the complete abortion of the negotiation at Madrid, did not (as the author of "important facts," would seem to contend) preclude the propriety of recurring to fresh negotiations; if that failure of pacific measures created no necessity for resorting to others of a different complexion towards Spain, will he, or will any other man, assert the expediency of using coercive measures towards Great Britain, with whom we had a negotiation at that time pending? Surely if the state of affairs with Great Britain called for strong measures on our part, our situation with Spain demanded still stronger. And if our relations with Spain did not warrant any such measures, much less could they be justified by the existing circumstances between us and Great Britain. If we went far enough with Spain, we went too far with Great Britain; if we did not go too far with Great Britain, we did not go far enough with Spain.
Decius has no where positively asserted, that the Louisiana treaty was anticipated. The information which he had upon that subject induced him to believe that such was the fact. That belief is not at all impaired by the observations in the Enquirer.—The only evidence of the existence of the "contract" was the signature of the parties to it. If the treaty was "signed" subsequently to the date expressed on the face of it, it was "antidated."
The question of "breach of neutrality" was stated merely hypothetically. It cannot be affected by the connivance of the British minister, at a transaction which he might deem beneficial to his country. Nothing is more common than such concessions from the government of a trading people, to the commercial interests of its subjects. Mr. Pitt might only wish to enrich the banking houses of London, but gladly lend his aid to any measure that would take Louisiana out of the hands of France; and yet his acquiescence remain unknown at the time of signing the treaty. The "principle" is at least disputable. Suppose the United States at war with Great Britain; and France, in consideration of a cession of Labrador were to supply her with troops, or even money? Might it not be deemed a departure from her neutrality? But to have stated the argument fairly, the fact ought to have been taken in connection with our passive conduct under Spanish aggression on the one hand, and our menacing tone towards Great Britain, on the other.—From this combination of circumstances, might she not infer a disposition on our side to depart from our neutrality? But was not one chief objection to the procedure, that such tameness on our part would inspire Great Britain with contempt for any resistance which we might make to her pretensions? When it shall be established, that aggression upon our maritime rights is a grosser violation of the national honour, than the actual invasion of our territory, then, and not till then, may the remarks quoted in the Enquirer be deemed applicable to this subject. The traders in our sea ports may estimate the capture of their vessels as of more consequence, than the invasion, or conquest, of one of the western states; but they will scarcely persuade the nation to be of their opinion.
3d. and 4th. The third and fourth of the "important facts" might be passed over in silence. The messages speak for themselves. That the publick message breathed an indignant and hostile language against foreign aggressions is to be found in the spirited resolutions of several large and respectable states, consequent upon it; in the general understanding of the members of both houses of Congress; and that was the sense of the nation, at large, may readily be seen by a recurrence to the newspapers of the day of both parties, and among them (it is presumed) the Enquirer itself. As to the private message, I am afraid that those who cannot comprehend its drift from the context, will be little aided in their apprehension by the comments in the Enquirer.
5. When Mr. Monroe's dispatches of the 18th and 25th of October were laid before the house of representatives, several of the best informed members (who had voted with the majority) declared, that they served to convince them that the course pursued towards Spain was wrong; whilst others affirmed that the effect on their minds was exactly the reverse; confirming them in the propriety of the measures which had been adopted. How they should produce these important effects, and at the same time have little bearing on Spanish relations, is left to the author of "Important Facts" to explain. Would the opinion, or information of Dr. Franklin on the subject of our concerns with Great Britain, be less entitled to weight because he was minister at the court of Versailles; more especially if he had but lately left the court of St. James's, in that capacity? Would such an opinion, or such information be less official or less "documented" than if it came from a minister at London?
6. Does the author of "important facts" certainly know that Mr. Randolph did not amicably consult the President on the truth of the "vague insinuations of his cautious friend," as this writer is pleased to term the secretary of the treasury? A few words will put this subject in its proper light. "Mr. Randolph stated to the house that he had been informed," (by two of the members) "that, certain propositions had been made, to the treasury, to sound the disposition of the secretary of that department on the subject of advancing the money, voted for extraordinary purposes of foreign intercourse, before the bill had passed through all the forms of a law." But at the same time he declared, that if the secretary of the treasury would disavow the fact, he should have no hesitation in disbelieving it. Now if Mr. Randolph had derived his information from that officer, how could he give credit to his denial of the fact. And yet because some person undertook to say that such a disavowal had been made to him, a miserable attempt was made in the publick prints, under colour of a speech which was never delivered, to impeach the veracity of Mr. Randolph. The letter of the secretary of the treasury must speak for itself.—Every man will draw
his own conclusions from it. But every man must see, that, whether such an occurrence did, or did not take place, the veracity of Mr. Randolph is in no wise implicated.
Having nearly tired my own patience, and I fear more than exhausted that of the reader, I shall reserve for a subsequent communication the disclosure of such other facts and opinions as I deem material to a proper understanding of the events of the last session of congress. In that number I shall go to the root of all the republican schisms...pledging myself to demonstrate to every impartial and thinking man that the minority are not in the slightest degree tinctured with federalism; that so far from having any bias towards that party, upon every question in which principle was involved, they had to encounter the joint opposition of the federalists, and that portion of the republican majority who have been denominated third party men.
DECIUS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER.
On Wednesday the 4th of December, Mr. Nicholson moved that "so much of the message of the President of the United States, as related to the conduct of the belligerent powers towards the United States, and to the unjustifiable construction lately given by some of them to the laws of Nations as it regards the rights of neutrals, be referred to the committee of Ways and Means, with instruction to enquire in what respect and to what extent our neutral rights had been violated, and what legislative measures the true interest of the United States required to counteract such violations." This reference was made, not without pertinacious opposition on the part of Mr. Bidwell, who moved to refer the subject to a select committee, of which, consequently, he would have been the Chairman. On the ensuing Saturday, the committee of Ways and Means took the matter into consideration, and instructed their Chairman to address the following letter to the Secretary of State.
"Committee Room, December 11th 1806."
"SIR,
"The Committee of Ways and Means have instructed me to request that you will cause to be laid before them such information on the subject of the enclosed resolution, as the Department of state can furnish:
"The peculiar objects of our research are—1. What new principles, or constructions of the Law of Nations have been adopted by the belligerent powers of Europe, to the prejudice of Neutral Rights? 2. The governments asserting those principles or construction? 3. The extent to which the commerce of the United States has been thereby injured?
"I am with very great Respect,
"Sir,
"Yours,
"JOHN RANDOLPH."
A considerable time having elapsed, and no answer having been received, the Chairman waited on the Secretary of state to know when the Committee might expect one. He was informed, by that officer that he had been so much occupied in preparing a laborious report upon that subject, to be laid before the President, that he had not had time to reply to the letter of the Committee: and it was not until the 26th of January (more than six weeks subsequent to the requisition of the Committee) that the Secretary's communication was made to them. It consisted of a copy of his report to the President, on the new and injurious principles interpolated into the laws of Nations by foreign powers, and contained no answer whatsoever to some of the most important points, which the committee had directed their attention, and on which they had requested the opinion the Secretary of State. This communication was scarcely received, when (on the 29th of January) the committee were discharged from all further consideration of the subject, which, with Mr. Gregg's resolution, brought forward on that day, was referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the union. On this occasion, insinuations of tardiness and neglect of duty on the part of the Committee of Ways and Means were thrown out by some members. The Chairman was then absent from indisposition. On the next day, however, he laid on the table his letter to the Secretary of state with the answer, the dates of which clearly exculpated the committee from every imputation of remissness; rendering it self-evident that they could not possibly have reported previous to the time of their discharge.
The resolution of Mr. Gregg begot a brood of others, of which it is not my purpose to notice any but the motion of Mr. Nicholson, which was introduced, not so much from a conviction on the mind of its author, that the step was in itself advisable, as from a belief that it might prove the means of preventing the house from precipitating itself into more ruinous measures. Accordingly we find that Mr. Nicholson himself, voted to postpone its consideration, and that he declined being a member of the committee which brought in the bill in pursuance of it, to which he eventually gave a feeble and reluctant assent. And yet this bill has been called throughout the continent "Mr. Nicholson's bill." It is equally notorious, that, in regard to the course to be pursued towards Great-Britain, no opinion was expressed by the members of the cabinet, in their collective or individual capacities. On the contrary, the president frequently declared, without reserve, that he had no opinion on the subject. Similar declarations were made by other influential and leading persons presiding over the different executive departments; and it is a fact, that no consultation was held between them from the meeting of congress until some time in March. This want of concert and decision in the administration might easily have been inferred (even if there were no other proof of it) from the various discordant, and undigested projects, which were brought forward in the legislature; and to this want of system must be referred much of the mischief which then resulted from this subject, as well as the embarrassments which have since ensued, and are yet likely to grow out of it.
The aggressions of Great-Britain naturally divided themselves into two classes:—Impression of our seamen, and depredations upon our commerce. To the first we have been subjected under three successive administrations, from the year 1793 to the present time. But this grievance, to which the United States had so long submitted, and to which congress had heretofore been content to apply palliatives, was now enlarged and dwelt upon by certain persons, because they saw in it a theme which would touch most sensibly the American feelings. Mr. Nicholson did not scruple to reproach them with a
feigned zeal, and to charge them with having opposed at a former session, a bill which he had introduced for remedying the evil. Mr. John Randolph was of opinion that the impression of our seamen furnished just cause of indignant resentment on our part: but he saw no reason for pushing that matter to extremity at this time, which had not existed in as full force, for the last five, or even twelve years: our government, in consideration of the great number of British seamen in our employment, and of the identity of language and manners between that class of their subjects, and the same description of our citizens, (too obvious to need recapitulation,) had hitherto deemed it expedient to temporize on this interesting and delicate topic: he could see no just ground at present, for departing from this system—more especially pending an actual negotiation between the two governments, on the point in dispute: he was of opinion that nothing should be left undone to accommodate our differences amicably, and that no step should be taken which might interrupt or defeat such a settlement: that even if we should resort to war, it must eventuate in a treaty of peace, by which the points of controversy would be adjusted, or left in statu quo ante Bellum : and that after incurring the incalculable mischiefs of war—the derangement of our finances and the augmentation of the public debt, to an extent which could not now be foreseen; to say nothing of its baneful effects upon our political institutions, and the danger which must accrue from throwing our weight at this juncture, into the preponderating the preponderating scale of Europe: there was no prospect that we should obtain better terms at any future pacification, than were attainable at present: at any rate he was disposed to give fair play to the fair experiment of negotiation. But if any active measures were to be taken against Great-Britain, they should be of the most efficient and decisive nature. He deprecated half measures as the most injurious to ourselves, which could be adopted.
Whilst the bill was yet under discussion, the news of the death of Mr. Pitt, and the consequent change of Ministry, reached the United States. No circumstance could have afforded a fairer or more honorable pretext, or a more powerful motive for suspending our measures against Great Britain than this. The late Premier was known to be decidedly hostile to the institutions, the interests, and the very people of America. No administration, not even that of lord North himself had been, or could be more inimical to the United States, than that of Mr. Pitt. His power was moreover connected with, and depended upon the continuation and duration of the war. He was succeeded by Mr. Fox, unquestionably the most liberal, and enlightened statesman of Europe; the man, above all others, beyond the Atlantic, the best affected towards the principles of our government, and the illustrious character by whom it was administered. Never did a fairer occasion present itself to any nation, for changing, without imputation of versatility, or any loss of honor, the course which they had chosen to prescribe to themselves. The excitement of public sentiment, and the measures consequent upon that excitement, might fairly and honorably have been referred to the known character of the late Premier, the pupil of Dundas, and the disciple of Charles Jenkinson; and the U. States might have awaited, in a dignified and imposing inactivity, the manifestation of a different sentiment by the new ministry. But the new leaders of the house of representatives were men who soared above, or skimmed below all considerations of time, place, and circumstance: they gloried in their ignorance of men and things in Europe, and boasted that their policy should not be modified, by any change in the aspect of affairs at home or abroad: and in the pursuit of an abstract metaphysical ignis fatuus , they did not hesitate to embark the best interests of the union.
Against these measures Mr. J. Randolph further objected, that during the "five months which our ministers had spent in fruitless discussion at Madrid," it had entered into the head of no body to suggest any proposition of a coercive nature in relation to Spain, and that, even after the total failure of that negotiation no such measure had been proposed: that Great Britain had indeed impressed our seamen, and advanced certain injurious principles of national law, which, if carried into their full extent, would materially affect our commerce, but that Spain, after having refused to make good her solemn stipulations to compensate us for former spoliations committed on our commerce, had "renewed the same practices during the present war." She had not, it was true, impressed our seamen, but her cruisers had "plundered and sunk our vessels, and maltreated and abandoned their crews, in open boats, or on desert shores, without food or covering." her courts of admiralty had indeed advanced no "new principles of the Law of Nations," but they had confiscated our ships and cargoes, without the pretext of principles of any sort, new or old. She has moreover insulted our territory, violated the property and persons of our citizens within our acknowledged limits, and insolently rejected every overture to accommodation.—With Spain all our attempts to negotiate had failed: with Great Britain we had a negotiation actually pending, and which the dispatches of our minister at the court of London gave every reason to suppose would have a prosperous issue; and even admitting, for the sake of argument, that our vote of money to purchase Florida was, in itself, no derogation from the national honour; inasmuch as we proposed to receive a fair equivalent for it, yet, having refused to take any coercive measures for the unparalleled indignities of Spain, who had peremptorily rejected all our propositions for pacific accommodation, how could we with any face of impartiality towards the belligerent powers, assume this elevated tone towards Great Britain? Mr. Randolph further declared, that the proposed measure was, in itself, insufficient to every valuable purpose; that its sole operation would be to pique the pride, and rouse the resentment of our adversary, and whilst it indicated a strong spirit of hostility on our part, would afford her a fair opening to strike the first effectual blow: that it was indeed to shew our teeth without daring at the same time to bite: that G. Britain would have until the next session of Congress, ample time to advise means for annoying us in the most effective manner, and that meanwhile she might withdraw her property from our grasp, and guard every vulnerable point from our attack. He conjured the house not to suffer themselves, from the honest prejudices of the revolution, from their ancient partiality to France, and their well-grounded antipathy to England, to be legislated into a war, which would involve the best interests of their coun-

try. Above all, he trusted that their measures would in no wise be influenced by any wish to avenge on Great Britain the wrongs and injuries of Ireland: he declared that his sympathy with that insulted and oppressed people was too strong not to lead him to fear, that the same sentiment might operate on other members, in this case, whilst they themselves were unconscious of it: that whilst he deplored the subjugation of that gallant and generous nation, it was his duty to remember that he was legislating for the U. States, and bound to consult their interests alone. On this occasion Mr. Smilie, who, since the incapacity of Mr. Bidwell had become manifest, was considered as the efficient leader of the majority, avowed, that, although an Irishman by birth, he felt no greater predilection for that country than for any other in Europe or in the world. This declaration was conceived by many, to confer much honour upon that gentleman, whether true or false.
Another strong objection to the non-importation bill arose from its bearing the aspect (especially when taken in conjunction with our recent conduct towards France and Spain) of a disposition on our part to aid the views of the French government in cramping the nation, and destroying the manufactures of G. Britain. This constituted one principal source of animosity between those rival nations, and the American government could perhaps take no step which would so strongly excite the resentment of the English ministry. The prompt and decisive conduct of that government towards Prussia, so soon as she manifested a disposition to come into the views of France on this subject, forms the best commentary upon this opinion, and the sudden change in the tone of Mr. Fox towards the United States, is no bad criterion of its truth.
When Mr. J. Randolph declared, that if any coercive measures were to be pursued against G. Britain, they should be of the most energetic stamp, and mentioned an embargo as that which he deemed the most efficient at the outset, he was asked by some "why he did not move such a proposition" and they declared at the same time, that, if he would bring forward the measure, they would support it. To this the answer was obvious:—That he wished to try the fair experiment of negotiation in the first instance: that he deemed it impolitic, pending that negotiation, to take any step which might defeat it: and that it was astonishing to him, that gentlemen who had remained entirely passive under the aggressions of Spain, who had refused to concur even in measures of self defence against her inroads—made too after a peremptory rejection of every overture to accommodation, should advocate an opposite course towards another power, with whom we were at that moment actually treating. The bill nevertheless passed by a large majority. The wisdom of the measure is yet to be tested by its effects.
DECIDUS.
Buenos Ayres. —An ingenious friend, who is peculiarly well qualified to write upon Spanish affairs from his intimate acquaintance with Spanish literature and politics, and with the science of commerce generally, has favoured us with an interesting communication upon the conquest of Buenos Ayres. The introductory part of his essay will be found in this days Gazette. (U. S. Gaz.)
FOR THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE. CONQUEST OF BUENOS AYRES.
The conquest of this old and valuable settlement of the Spaniards, on the southern part of this continent, although of infinitely more importance than that of the Cape of Good Hope, seems to have formed no part of the plan of the expedition under Sir Home Popham. That officer in his despatches makes no reference to any orders on the subject; but gives us to understand that the project of the invasion was suggested by the means which he had at hand.—It is therefore not improbable that the allurements of gain may have been the leading motive to an enterprise which should have been undertaken from motives of a more exalted nature; and it is equally probable that no previous estimate had been formed of the incalculable advantages which the British nation may derive from this fortuitous acquisition.
Although it is impossible for us, under the limited state of our information as to that country, to enumerate the whole of these advantages: yet we know enough of its commercial and political relations to pronounce with confidence on its great, immediate, and prospective emolument to its conquerors.—We feel a natural interest in every thing which relates to any part of our great continent and a certain sympathy and fellow feeling with our brethren of the south, however different in language or manners; and this feeling acquires force from the consideration of their inhabiting that part of the southern Main, which in climate, productions and soil has a strong resemblance to our own. If the course of events had placed the first settlements of the English in Buenos Ayres or Chili, the independence of America would have been proclaimed and defended by a race of men in every respect similar to that which now occupies the United States; and by following this reflection a little further we may suppose that our place in the north might have been occupied by a race of Spaniards possessing all our physical and moral powers. Of the influence of climate on those there can be no stronger proof than the known resemblance which exists in the character of the inhabitants of the northern part of the union and that of those of Buenos Ayres and Chili, the leading traits of both being nearly identified. The difference of government, religion and manners, may have produced all the characteristic difference which marks an Englishman and a Spaniard; yet the Spaniard of the fortieth degree of south latitude is known to possess all the physical and intellectual powers of the Anglo-American of the corresponding degree of north latitude; and this singular relation which applies to no other two civilized nations on the globe will naturally excite in both a certain interest in the publick concerns of each other. It is under the influence of this sentiment that we are led to anticipate the events which may flow from the establishment of a British colony on the great river La Plata, and we may indulge ourselves in the pleasing hope that the ambition or avarice which led the way in the conquest will be followed by the general protection of a wise government which may find its interest and increase its glory in developing the hidden resources of one of the finest sections of our globe, in enlarging the scale of existence, of knowledge, and of virtue.
As the reflections into which we have been led by the nature of this subject, have extended this ar-
ticle to an unusual length, we must reserve for future numbers, some interesting information respecting it, and such reflections as may occur in communicating them. Before, however we close the article, it may be proper to premise that, far from approving of the motives which have induced Great Britain to recommence the war with Spain, we hold both the motives and the manner in abhorrence.—We are still enough attached to the principles of the old school, to think that the means do not justify the end; that the plain homespun virtue of common honesty is as useful in the intercourse of nations as it is in that of individuals, and in a word, that nothing can be politically right which is morally wrong.—In the relation in which we stand to the contending nations they are equally entitled to our esteem or our sympathy, to our disapprobation or our disgust. With them it must rest to fix by their conduct impressions which may be favourable or the contrary. Thus we cannot but sympathise with a great and gallant nation, reduced, from a want of power and resources, to become the unwilling agent of a turbulent and more powerful neighbour, and that it would, in our opinion, have redounded infinitely more to the honour of Great Britain to have sought her policy and interest in exempting Spain from the horrors of an unjust and destructive war. But it is the interest neither of Great Britain nor of Spain which we have at heart in this discussion.—We are contemplating the changes which may be wrought in the affairs of the great family of mankind in consequence of those which have lately or may hereafter take place on this our great continent; and in our reflections we feel the singular consolation that in the injustice and ambition of one people may be founded the happiness and prosperity of another.—Whatever may be the fate of Spain or her colonies, posterity will look back with wonder and veneration at the immense structure of that monarchy, the colossal ruins of which, like those of ancient Rome, will attest its former grandeur.
We shall prefix to our remarks on the commercial relations of Buenos Ayres, some statistical reports of a general nature, yet having an intimate connexion with the subject. The statements of the year 1793 will probably be found to give a fairer average than those of any subsequent year. It must be premised, however, that they do not refer to the port of Cadiz only; those relative to the ports of Biscay and of the Mediterranean not being in our possession. It is well known that Cadiz is the staple of the Spanish commerce to America, and that the trade of its other ports to the colonies is of a small comparative value. We regret this chasm in our information, because we conceive that the inferences which we shall draw from a view of that which we have, would be confirmed by a more general report.—But to proceed.
In the year 1793, there were imported into Cadiz from America, the following merchandise, laden on board of 180 ships, viz.
5,999,235 dollars in gold and silver coin. 333,413 dollars in bullion. 36,672 dollars in wrought plate. 6,500 dollars in gold bullion. 57,924 boxes of sugar. 12,461 do. of a large size. 317 large loaves of clayed do. 292 barrels and hds. of do. 5,731 quintals of do. 59,746 fanegas i. e. 1 10lb.) of cocoa. 1,968,656 lb. of do. 1,440 seroons and bags do. 10,150 seroons of indigo. 42 bales and barrels of do. 1,729 seroons of cochineal. 361 bales of sheeps' wool. 2,339 do. of pepper (of what kind we know not.)
1,091 do. of jalap. 940 do. sarsaparilla. 3,769 bales, bags, and seroons of cotton. 1,220 bales, bags and barrels of coffee. 4,031 large and small cases of Jesuits bark. 35216 quintals of logwood. 619992 hides. 33500 horns. 341918 plates and tips (of horn.) 9524 tanned hides. 223 bags of Vigonia wool. 9242 bars of copper. 100 pigs do. 38 jars of balsam. 140 lbs. do. 3591 bars of tin.
Besides a great variety of other effects of less importance, many of which will be enumerated in the following list.—Of the preceding articles there were imported from Buenos Ayres in the two last quarters of the year following, viz.
409614 dollars in coin and bullion. 204 bags and bales of sheeps wool. 332216 hides. 19300 horns. 173500 plates and tips of horn. 111 tanned hides. 100 bags of Vigonia or Vicunia wool. 221 barrels of tallow. 278 bales do. 152 barrels of salt beef. 8 dozen tongues. 6700 lb. of bristles.
Skins of various kinds, such as those of sheep, horses, tygers ostriches, dogs, the chinulla, seals, hares, foxes, &c. &c. &c.
As this statement is only for the imports of the last 6 months, it is but reasonable to suppose that those of the preceding 6 must have been nearly equal and consequently it will not be unfair to presume that double the quantity cited in this last statement may have been the general average of the importations from Buenos Ayres to Cadiz in common years.
On a survey from this report, we shall find that hides compose the prominent articles of export from Buenos Ayres to Spain, and we shall be astonished to find, that of the flesh and tallow that was covered by upwards of 600,000 hides, only 152 barrels of the one, and 221 barrels and 278 bales of the other were exported to Spain. We know that but a small portion of either finds its way to any of the other colonies, and we must of course conclude, nay, we know, that the hide being the article of principal value, the flesh and tallow are turned to scarcely any account. It is also worthy of remark, that the hide of Buenos Ayres averages more than 34lbs. English weight, and that the average of the hides from the Plains of Carraccas does not exceed 22lbs.—This simple fact speaks more than a volume as to the fertility of the endless Plains of
Buenos Ayres. We find no mention in our list of the horse hides; nor should we find faith to believe, did not ocular evidence convince us, that myriads of these generous animals, living in a wild state, are unusually sacrificed to make room for black cattle which are of more value. It was not till very lately that the hide of the horse was deemed worth the trouble of being brought to market when it has been sold latterly for 1-4 of a dollar! The value of an ox hide is about $2. How important must it be for a manufacturing country to possess annually at the cost of 2 dollars, 600,000 hides which in their progress to consumption must arrive at the value of $8 each? If Spain has been able to draw 600,000 hides from Buenos Ayres, are we to suppose that the English with their talents for commerce and their enterprize will draw no more, when the source from which they are derived is inexhaustible.—Are we to suppose that the flesh and tallow will be turned to no better account than they have hitherto been? It is on all hands allowed by those who have visited this country that the beef is remarkably good and fit for salting. If this settlement remains in the hands of the English we shall soon see their colonies and their fleets in the east and the west supplied with salted provisions from this immense storehouse. The small grain also of Buenos Ayres, such as wheat, rye, and barley, is remarkably good, and will furnish the means of providing their colonies with the indispensable article of bread, which is now but inconveniently supplied from the mother country—and this connexion between Buenos Ayres and the West India colonies is the more advantageous, as the former, like ourselves, must bring from abroad all the tropical productions, such as rum, sugar, &c. Thus mutual wants will produce reciprocal benefits to the distant parts of the empire, and at the same time by new and extensive branches of commerce, enrich and strengthen the whole.
To these solid advantages which present themselves at the first view, many others may be added. The fishery, if it may be so termed, of the seal, which abounds in the waters of La Plata, and of the whale which is also found in abundance on the adjacent coasts, will soon attract the attention of the vigilant trader. Great Britain may therefore promise herself great advantages, not only in the produce of the soil but from the very waters of her new territory. When to the advantages already detailed we add those which will be derived from the immense and exclusive consumption of her own manufactures, we shall not incur the imputation of extravagance in asserting that this easy acquisition bids fair to be one of the most valuable possessions in the British empire. (To be continued.)
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15.
The brig Eliza, capt. Wilson, sailed from New-Oleans the 21st Oct. at that time news had reached the city that an arrangement had taken place between the Spaniards and gen. Wilkinson, in consequence of which the militia of the territory of Orleans and Mississippi, who had volunteered their services to the number of 600 men, and had marched to join gen. Wilkinson, were on their return to their respective districts. No official intelligence had been received on this subject from the general, but concurring advices from different quarters respecting the militia, render it almost certain that arrangements had taken place; and it is said to be agreed that neither the United States nor Spain, shall occupy the contested country, between the old boundary and the river Sabine, until final arrangements are made between the two governments respecting limits.
Gen. Wilkinson, notwithstanding his small force and very unprovided state of his little band, had advanced beyond the Grand Bayou, and taken a position with 300 men at the junction of the roads to Addies and Bayou Pierre, at which latter place Col. Herrera, with about 15 or 1800 men chiefly cavalry was.
Colonel Cordero, governor of St. Antonio, with a reinforcement, the number of which was unknown, lay encamped about 25 miles in the rear of Herrera's force, and although the superior officer had not joined nor taken the command when the last accounts reached Orleans, a detachment of artillery from the little garrison of Orleans, had marched on the 12th October, on the western bank of the Mississippi, to join the general at Natchitoches, and were to be followed on the 22d or 23d by another detachment which would proceed in two gun-boats by way of the Mississippi and Red river to the same place; this reinforcement would add 100 more brave followers to his forces.
Governor Grand Pre, of Baton Rouge, alarmed at the report of the approaching departure of the gun-boats, had given out that he would oppose their passage up the river, but it was believed he would not attempt hostilities, although he had assembled his militia in his district, and had taken every possible measure to collect a force more than adequate to the object.
The militia of the city of New Orleans were called together on the 17th October, and unanimously offered their services to defend the territory, and particularly the city. They were accepted by the governor, and the following handbill was published on the occasion, which amply refutes the calumnies of those who have endeavoured to persuade the government that the people of Louisiana were not attached to its cause.
Friday, October 17.
DISPLAY OF PATRIOTISM.
At the muster of the 1st, 2d and 4th regiments of militia this morning, every officer, non-commissioned officer and private present, voluntarily offered their services for the defence of the territory, and more particularly for the security of the city. This tender of service was immediately accepted by the governor, and the detachment ordered to be mustered for inspection and exercise once a week. The militia were addressed by Cols. Bellechasse, Macarty, and Darcier, and also by the governor, when he accepted the tender of their services. Officers, and non-commissioned officers, and privates of the 1st, 2d, and 4th regiments of militia.
You have anticipated my wishes, and fulfilled my expectations.
I have to announce my acceptance of the tender of your military services, and to add, that your patriotic conduct will be justly appreciated by your country.
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE.
New-Orleans, October 17.
ALEXANDRIA, November 17.
Extract of a letter, dated
"New York, Nov. 13.
By the ship Richard, arrived here yesterday, 42 days from Nantz, I have received letters from my partners there [Delaroche and Co.] to the 1st Oct. which mentions that all hopes of peace were at an end, and that the French armies were marching towards Prussia. Lord Lauderdale, on the 25th September, was still in Paris, detained by sickness.—The consequence of all this has been a rise in the prices of colonial produce, which were getting scarce and in demand.
"Green coffee sold for 3f. a lb. equal to 41 c. your money, short price—Carraccas cocoa, 3f. 30c. Bengal indigo 14 to 171—Pepper scarce, 1f. 17c.—Havanna sugar, white, 145f. per 100lbs—brown do. and Muscovado 95f.—Georgia upland cotton, 21f.—Sea-island 31f.
"Wishing these prices may induce you to make a trial of our market, I remain, &c.
Subscribers to a Ball to be held at the Exchange Coffee-House on Tuesday Evening next, will apply at the Bar room thereof for Tickets of admission, previous to that day. THE MANAGERS. November 21.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore the first fair wind. Nov. 21.
Sales at Auction.
Land and Houses for Sale.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust executed by Michael Corran, to secure the payment of a sum of money, due by him to Mary W. Constable, will be Sold on WEDNESDAY, the 3d day of December next, at 12 o'clock on the premises, A Lot of LAND with the Buildings thereon, (or so much thereof as will satisfy said sum, with expenses, &c.) lying on the Main street in the Borough of Norfolk, and was formerly the property of John Woodside. Terms of Sale, Cash.
Thomas Mathews, } Trustees. Nov. 21. Rob't B. Taylor. tds
Furniture, Tools, &c.
TOMORROW, the 22d instant, at 10 o'clock at the late dwelling house of Mr. Thomas Brushwood, dec'd, Will be Sold, all his Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Side Board, Dining, Card, and Tea Tables, Desk, Bureau, Sopha, Chairs, Looking Glasses, Carpets, Table and Tea Spoons, China and Glass Ware, &c.—Also, a variety of Carpenter's and Joiner's TOOLS, Plank and Scant ing, an excellent pair of Pistolets, and Fowling Piece, a Cow, and two excellent Pointers.
The condition of the sale is six months credit for all sums over fifteen dollars, the purchaser before the delivery of the goods giving a bond or note with approved security, which if not paid as soon as due, interest will be charged from the day of sale.
Any person that may have any of Mr. Brushwood's property, are desired to deliver it previous to the day of sale. R. GILBERT, Adm'r. November 21.
LANDS for Sale.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by Preston Bowdoin, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to John Eyre, will be Sold, on TUESDAY, the 2d day of December next, at 11 o'clock, the sale to take place at the Lot first mentioned, the following
LOTS OF LAND,
situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Bute and Dunmore-streets, running thence along Bute-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-streets, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nicolson, } Trustees. James Taylor, jun. Nov. 19. Rob't B. Taylor. tds
By virtue of a Deed in Trust from Isaiah Cooke, to John D. Haldane, & Co. to secure the payment of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars, and the expenses thereon, Will positively be Sold, for Cash, on Tuesday the 25th instant, on the premises,
Two two Story WOOD HOUSES, in Little Water-Street.
By the TRUSTEE. November 14, tds.
Malaga Fruit and Wine.
LANDING this day on Newton's wharf, from on board the Schooner Hannah Loretta, captain Sherman, from Malaga, 400 boxes choice Raisins; 100 kegs do. 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine; a few boxes Lemons, and A few jars Grapes. For Sale by Moses Myers. Nov. 21.
Fresh Malaga Fruits, &c.
Momentarily expected from Malaga, the Schooner Maryland Mary, captain Howatt—her CARGO consists of 1000 boxes Muscatel Raisins; 1000 do. Bloom do. 100 casks Sun do; 500 jars Grapes, Sweet Malaga and Colmenar Wines, in quarter casks; a few boxes Lemons; Figs; Almonds; Anchovies, &c.—Grocers or families, who want supplies of these seasonable articles, will please forward their orders without loss of time. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Nov. 21. 2w
NOTICE.
THE Members of Christ Church are requested to attend a meeting at said Church, on Saturday 29th instant, at 10 o'clock, instead of the preceding Monday. November 21. 4
FOR SALE,
ONE hundred kegs choice new RAISINS. Joseph Hayes. November 21. 10*
FOR NEW-YORK,
The Schooner NANCY, Capt. Greene, laying at Campbell's wharf. For freight or passage apply on board, or to Christopher Fry. Who has in store, 40 hds. good quality MOLASSES for sale. November 21. 3
SALT, &c.
A few thousand bushels Liverpool SALT, remaining in the Dunrobin Castle, will be sold on moderate terms if immediately applied for. Robert Dickson. On Hand—Jamaica Rum, Sugars, and fine old Madeira Wines. Nov. 21. 3
SALT.
FOR sale in store—2000 bushels coarse SALT. James Herron. Nov. 21. 4

FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce, 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS,
FOR SALE. The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale The following valuable PROPERTY, viz.
In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, lying on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 12, very airy; a complete dairy and store-room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smoke-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant.
Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 15, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the publick road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Ware-house and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Gice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Ware-house on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to Charles Grice.
NOTICE. Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections.
2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town.
3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
4th. To authorise the Corporation Court, to keep or let out the right of Ferriage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns.
5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding three years; and, altogether with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth.
6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge.
7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, "as to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other.
8th. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the lands of George Kelly, thence down to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from the bridge down the meanderings of the creek to the river.
9th. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plumie's to Tanner's Creek.
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do. cut do. 180 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 420 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. 907
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE.
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery
For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of Dollars, Number of Prizes, Amount in Dollars. Includes prizes of 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 12.
7291 Prizes, Stationary Premiums, 190,500 24,500 215,000
Table with 3 columns: Prize of Dollars, Number of Prizes, Amount in Dollars. Includes prizes of 2,000, 1,000, 6,000, 8,000, 10,000, 12,000, 14,000, 16,000, 18,000, 20,000.
Last drawn Blank. 10,000 24,500 32,250
15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250 Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 30,000 Expences of the Lottery, 2,250 32,250
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature, the peculiar favour which St. Mary's College has enjoyed, and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The Managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished. Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurensen. Managers.
Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIPLETT. October 20. tf 278
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of Dollars, Number of Prizes, Amount in Dollars. Includes prizes of 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20.
Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500
Table with 3 columns: Prize of Dollars, Number of Prizes, Amount in Dollars. Includes prizes of 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, 7,000, 8,000, 9,000, last drawn, a Prize.
1223 Prizes. 9400 Blanks. Dolls. 125,000
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dollars, in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT,
FOR SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
Flour and Butter.
WE have for Sale a-float and in store superfine and fine FLOUR, and landing 120 firkins of choice mountain BUTTER. Rowland & Triplett. November 17. 6t
Gold & Silver WATCHES.
THE Subscriber lately arrived from England, with a very handsome assortment of the above articles from an old established manufactory in London, offers them for Sale on terms which he flatters himself will be found deserving the attention of the trade, at Mrs. Livingston's. John Bayly. 3t
NOTICE.
WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. 261
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
That pleasant place BELL VIEW.
It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co.
Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES.
Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street. Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Alum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality, Borax, Campher, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Bawzoim, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Canari, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigreise, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac, Hartshorne Shavings, Glycerine Pipes, Powder and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Langets, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and hal pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Opopodlock, Turlington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Nootb's MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c.
MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
NOTICE.
ALL those that have demands against the estate of THOMAS BRUNSWOOD, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the publisher properly attested, and those that are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to Reyneer Gilbert, Adm'r. October 29.
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood. The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
Information Wanted of
ROBERT THOMPSON,
WHO arrived here in the United States frigate Portsmouth, Captain M'Neal, from France, in the latter part of the year 1801. His brother, William Thompson, resides at Newcastle, upon Tyne, in England. In January 1801, the said Robert wrote a letter to his friends in Newcastle, saying, that he was going mate of a vessel from Norfolk, in Virginia, to Bristol, since which he has not been heard of, nor does it appear by the Custom-House books that any vessel arrived from this port at the port of Bristol during the year 1801. If the said Robert is alive, and will apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger, in Norfolk, in Virginia, he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person who knew the said Robert, will render a great service to his friends by informing as above; if he is dead, and has left a wife, or issue, by applying as above, they will be benefitted. Sept. 17. 182
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 skillful 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, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 763
FOR SALE,
A Valuable PLANTATION,
Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bay; containing 1770 acres 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk. Sept. 29. tf 212
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz.
Table with 3 columns: Quantity, Description, Price. Includes items like 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 325 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 140 pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburghs, 160 pieces Platiclas, 15 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheetings, 20 do. fine Bedticking, 24 do. Mattress Ticking, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 14 do. do. 37 yds. each, 24 do. do. Velvet Ribbons, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, 5000 doz. German Phials, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads.
Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz.
Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Hones, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Segar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Appy as above. May 16. tf 744
At Private Sale,
10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrabs, 2 do. Mow Sams, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Cadders; 1 box brown Platiclas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 14th Linen, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Muffin, 1 do. Thickets and Fancy Cords. The above will be Sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun. October 17. 269
Removal of the Museum.
THE undertaker of this Institution taught by the experience of several months, that its distance from town, and the inconvenience of the toll of the Drawbridge, were permanent obstacles to its progress and prosperity, has removed the same to Mr. Rotainville's Garden, where he has fixed and arranged the collection on hand, there to remain provisory, till more encouragement is obtained, and the undertaker may be enabled to procure a more eligible situation. The Museum and Menage will be open for publick exhibition every day from 9 o'clock in the morning till ten. Price of admittance to non-subscribers 25 cents per person. Freed from all other care but that of collecting and augmenting the cabinet, the undertaker hopes to be able to make numerous additions to the collection, during the favorable season before hand, and makes bold to solicit the aid and assistance of such of the inhabitants as are possessed of some objects which may be of no use to them. Nov. 5. 9
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,
BY WILLIAM DAVIS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price. Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.