Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-02-02 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  UNT HIC ETIAM SUA PRIMA LATUS
VOL. IV.]
TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2, 1808.
[NO. 85.]
NOW IS YOUR TIME! 10,000 Dollars may be gained for One Dollar and Fifty Cents in the PHILADELPHIA GRAND LOTTERY.
Highest Prize 10,000 Dollars. Authorised by an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, for the encouragement of USEFUL ARTS.
   CASH PRIZES.     1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars 10,000   2 do. of 5,000 10,000   5 do. of 1,000 5,000   10 do. of 500 5,000   10 do. of 200 2,000   40 do. of 100 4,000   100 do. of 50 5,000   200 do. of 20 4,000   500 do. of 10 5,000   1,000 do. To consist of machines for opening off-east worsted and open wrought woollen clothing into wool, valued at one hundred dollars each, (patent right included) 100,000   1,000 do. To consist of rights for manufacturing ornamental mouldings for dwellings-houses and shipping, valued at fifty dollars each, 50,000  
Dollars 200,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. The most valuable Cash Prizes from 200 Dollars and upwards, to be determined as follows:
   Dols.     First drawn number on the first ten days' drawing, each 200   First drawn number on the succeeding ten days', each 500   First drawn number on the succeeding five days', each 1,000   First drawn number on the succeeding two days', each 5,000   First drawn number on the last day's drawing, 10,000  
This Lottery will positively commence drawing on the twenty-third day of February next, and will be completed in 28 days at intervals, under the superintendence of gentlemen appointed by the government, to whom approved security has been given, for the faithful drawing of the Lottery agreeably to the scheme. The numbering for the wheels has so far progressed, under the direction of Mr. James Oellers, as to justify fixing the day of drawing. The cash prizes will be paid at the bank in thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, and the Machines and Composition rights delivered to order, on payment of the deduction as above. All prizes must be demanded in one year after the drawing, for they will be considered as forfeited after that time.
Tickets in the above Lottery at $1 50, for Sale by A. C. JORDAN, & Co No. 3, Market-Square.
The price of Tickets will advance as the drawing progresses.
Note.—The purchaser or holder of every ticket, will be entitled to a valuable patent right for manufacturing Sago, Starch, and Hair-Powder, from Potatoes, by a process entirely new, besides a chance of the many valuable cash prizes.
Doctors Brown and Moseley, Respectfully inform their friends and the publick, that they have entered into partnership, and practice PHYSICK AND SURGERY. They may be consulted at their Shop, No. 47, Main-street, adjoining Messrs. Southgate's store. January 13. 1m
All persons to whom the Subscriber is indebted, are requested to make known the amount of their claims immediately. Win. Hartshorne, Jun. January 13. tf
For SALE, At reduced prices for Cash, 250 bags, 30 barrels COFFEE, 70 hds. 40 tierces, 60 barrels Sugar, 20 chests Young Hyson Tea, 4 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, 2 tierces Loaf Sugar. William B. Lamb. January 26. 6
DR. FENDALL, OPERATOR UPON TEETH. Has just arrived in this place, and may be consulted every day, during his stay, at the Eagle-Tavern. Dr. Fendall cures the scurvy in the gums, be it ever so inveterate, in a short time; loosens loose teeth, by making the gums grow firm up to them, renders teeth white and beautiful; prevents their decay; keeps such as are so from becoming worse, even to old age; fills up those that are hollow with gold or lead, which will not only render them useful, but prevent their aching and further decay; extracts teeth and stumps with ease; makes and fixes artificial teeth, without extracting the remaining stumps; either with pivots, ligatures, or springs, in such a manner as to be useful and highly ornamental. His Columbian Antisebutic Dentifrice, for preserving the teeth, gums, sockets, &c. and superior he thinks, both in elegance and efficacy to any other, is sold by the Doctor. As Dr. Fendall's continuance in this place is uncertain, those ladies and gentlemen who wish to employ him, will please to make immediate application. Any persons wishing to be waited on at their residence, will please to send a servant or a line to his lodgings. January 29. tf
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY , a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth surcoat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other. He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th ult. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North Carolina. JOHN WALKER. January 8. 12
From the Boston Gazette. TO THE HONEST MEN OF ALL PARTIES!!
The Solemn Opinion of a Real Republican, on your Dangers and Interest!!
MY FELLOW-CITIZENS, Are you Democratick Republicans ? You still wish to preserve the independence of your country against the artifices, or attacks of all foreign nations. You wish to preserve that course of undisturbed prosperity, which has raised you from poverty and distress, to your present unexampled state of wealth and power.—Laying aside your own particular and party passions, you would wish to promote the real interests of the New England states, your Navigation, your Fisheries, your foreign Commerce, your Agricultural prosperity, against the attempts of either internal or external foes.
Are you Federal Republicans ? In the awful and alarming crisis in which New-England is involved, in which your commerce and navigation are threatened with absolute destruction, you will lay aside all party feelings, and unite with your brethren of all parties in any measures to avert or mitigate these evils.
What then are these evils, and what is the remedy? It is not to be denied, that New England is essentially a commercial and navigating country. The hardness of our soil, refusing to yield a return fully adequate, not only to our wants, but to those luxuries which habit has rendered essential to our comfort, we have been from the earliest period of our industry induced to turn our attention to the ocean.
To this object, and this employment of our industry and capital, our extensive sea coast, our excellent harbours, our bold and persevering industry and enterprize, have always invited us.
The finger of God, in bestowing these qualities and these blessings, has pointed out the path to prosperity and independence.
Any system by which we should be compelled to abandon these natural advantages, must be productive of individual and private distress.
Survey the iron bound coast of Maine, its deep and navigable streams, the rocks and sands of Gloucester, of Marblehead, of Plymouth, of Nantucket, and Cape Cod, and you will immediately perceive the necessity and the wisdom of that system, which induced our Ancestors, and which prompted their descendants, to seek a large part of their subsistence from the stormy ocean.
Five millions drawn from that source, are too important a reward to industry, to be tamely and unnecessarily given up.
Nor ought our agricultural friends to believe that they are uninterested in this question. On the enterprize and activity of those who plough the ocean, the profits of their labour essentially depend, and in the course of this display, we shall shew that in any system which may destroy Commerce, they will be the Greatest Sufferers.
Is the destruction of our Commerce called for by any publick and national considerations?
If the honour or the interest of the nation, demand sacrifices, no people in the United States, will more cheerfully submit to privations, than the inhabitants of New England.
But they are addicted to sober reflection—they choose to know and understand the grounds on which they are called upon to suffer, before they consent to sacrifices.
It is admitted, that the embargo which is now laid, is intended as a permanent measure. It is without any limitation in its provisions—and although its authors, or makers, the members of congress, are as ignorant of its objects as we are, yet it is avowed, as a commencement of a system of "retirement from the Ocean," or abandonment of commerce, which is to endure till the old, rich and fruitful nations of Europe, shall feel the pressure of Want, and shall yield to our demands.
Wise men in the New-England states, doubt the possibility of coercing these nations in this way, while all men, even its authors, admit, that it will produce infinite distress to ourselves—to New-England it will produce Ruin.
What are the evils, which this measure so destructive was intended to remedy? If we refer to the official declarations of government, our situation has been prosperous in the extreme.
Our commerce has risen in eight years, in a manner unexampled in history. Our Exports from 40 millions, have risen in eight years to 100 millions—our revenue from 7 millions, has amounted to 16 millions—and even in November last, the computation of the secretary of the Treasury for the year 1808, places this revenue at this enormous rate:
Our tonnage, of which Massachusetts owns one third, has increased from 600,000 to 1,200,000 tons.
If we have experienced vexations on the ocean, inseparable from a state of war, a war unexampled in history for its extent, its dangers and effects, still it has not increased the risks of insurance, above 2 or 3 per cent. and even at this low rate, the Insurers have made great profits.
Moderate, impartial, and judicious men must know that these are the best and surest tests of secure and protected commerce. Can our commercial evils be great when such prosperity has attended us?
Such was the picture Mr. Jefferson gave of our publick affairs the last winter.
What has since occurred to vary this picture? The attack upon one of our frigates produced a great publick sensation. We forbear to enter into the causes which led to that measure. It was either an insult not to be endured, or an injury to admit of redress, as it might or might not have been an authorized, or an individual act. It has been disavowed. No man now believes that Great Britain authorized the measure. She disavows the right to search publick ships, and she sends a special envoy to offer us such reparation as the nature of the case may require.
Why should we not then bury the complaint? Can war procure more? Can successful contest obtain any thing better than suitable acknowledgment? And it is certain that it will procure as much?
But are there no other causes of complaint? It is said, and avowed in the British proclamation, that Great Britain claims the right to take out her seaman from our merchant ships? Is this a new claim? No she has always done it. She has always done it. She did it under the administration of the illustrious Washington—Still we did not go to war. She takes them from the ships of all other nations.
And is she the only nation which claims the right? No. France, Spain, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, and every nation in Europe, claim and exercise the same.
France not only has constantly taken them from our merchant ships, but she has taken them by force from our ships of war. She took five of her seamen from the U. States brigantine Hornet, though they had been naturalized in our country.
Are then British seamen important to us? No. We have, or can have enough of our own, and the employment of them is injurious to our native seamen.
Why then should we involve the nation in all the horrors of war on this account, or in an embargo worse perhaps than even war itself?
Is there any secret motive, any extraneous powerful cause which propels us to a measure which our interests forbid?
Far be it from me to awaken any party feelings on this occasion. Far from me the wish to impute it to the undue influence of France. Still such were the impressions of many democratick republicans in Congress. I lay out of the case the suggestions of federal members—they might have their prejudices. But Mr. Masters of New York said, that "he would pledge his life the hand of Napoleon was in this thing."—Mr. Lyon of Kentucky, said "that the cat was now out of the bag, and that we were called upon to fight Great Britain on the side of France"—Mr. Randolph remarked, "that perhaps the future regent of the future king of this country was now in the house of representatives"—Mr. Smilie said, "that France was our friend, the friend of the freedom of the seas, and therefore he was for the embargo"—and Mr. Nicholas of Virginia, added, "that it would coerce Great Britain to terms."—Now as all these gentlemen were democratick republicans , we must presume that they knew the motives of the measure.
If then, as we have shewn, that this embargo is aimed at G. Britain, and if neither the state of our commerce, nor the situation of our contest about the Chesapeake, required hostile measures, there remains only to be considered the policy of this measure.
That it will produce great distress, is admitted by all its supporters. The defence of the embargo in the National Intelligencer, allows, that "it will produce serious inconvenience to all classes of men, that even if we should admit foreign vessels to enter and load, still that the embargo would reduce our produce one half, our ships one half, and that our sailors deprived of bread, would enter into the service of foreign nations."—What then must be our situation, now all foreign ships are forbidden to depart without cargoes, & our own embargoed? why, by the very concession in its defence, the embargo will reduce produce to nearly nothing—our ships must rot, and our sailors must starve or run away by land to Nova Scotia.
But I admit that the policy of the measure depends on its comparative effects on ourselves, and on our proposed opponent.
Which then will suffer most, Great Britain or us?
I answer, We —one hundred fold. I make no assertions without producing proofs which defy contradiction.
1st. Then we are to deprive Great Britain of her naval stores, her colonies are to starve, and her manufactories are to suffer for want of our cotton.
As to naval stores, she takes but a small portion of her whole supply from us—She always keeps two years stock on hand—and she has taken from the arsenals of Copenhagen, an extraordinary supply, which will enable her to do without any assistance for three years at least—Nova-Scotia and Canada can also aid her in these articles.
As to starving her colonies, we tried that once in the war of 1775—They bore it for eight years, when Canada could export but little, and Nova-Scotia was obliged to import for subsistence.
Now Canada exports more than one million dollars worth of flour, and Nova-Scotia can afford an immense supply of salted meats. She sells to us 500,000 dollars worth of dried fish, which will now go to feed the slaves in the West Indies.
So far from being dependent on us, it is a favour to be admitted there, and we heard great clamours two years since, because the English would not permit us to supply them.
In fact, all provisions are prohibited in foreign bottoms, and they only relax the prohibition when the price is higher than usual, by a special proclamation. Does this look like dependence? Every trader knows these things—they are very momentous truths—and yet a policy adopted by the people who know nothing, or care nothing for trade, would force you to intolerable sacrifices in order to starve islands which scarcely will take your provisions.
But we are to ruin the British cotton manufactories, by withholding their supplies of this article.—Our brethren of Carolina know better their interest.
Great Britain never took our cotton till within ten or fifteen years—Their supplies were from the West India possessions, and since that time they have added to these Trinidad, Surinam, and Demerara.
But Bengal and Bombay, are to be our rivals in this article, and if Great Britain be once compelled to import all her cotton from her own possessions, farewell to the Golden dreams of the South! —Our cotton planting Nabobs must return to Indian Corn, and the tattered harness and weather beaten carriage will betray the state of the owner's finances. It is a fact that Bengal & Bombay, now export 134,000 bales of cotton annually, and that so cheap is the culture, and so improved the art of packing it, that it can be, and has been this year, imported into America, and re-exported to England at a profit.
So much for our power of injuring Great Britain—a short view of the general situation of the two nations, will place this thing in a strong light.
Our exports to England are only 26 millions dollars. The privation of these supplies, and the inconvenience resulting from it, will be divided among 15 millions of people. Of course each person bears but a trifling share of it.
But our loss by Embargo is of the whole trade we carry on, which we shall shew to be above 150 millions per ann. and which loss is to be borne by 6 millions of people, being about 25 dollars a head for every description of persons, including children and slaves!!
Again, while we voluntarily "retire within ourselves" and enjoy the "Otiun cum dignitate" dignified ease and idleness, giving up all our foreign trade, Great Britain will still retain her trade to Sweden, Egypt, Barbary, the Gold and Slave coast, the West Indies, the East Indies, China, The Fisheries of Greenland, and Newfoundland, Labrador, and the Whale Fishery, and possibly the trade to Russia, as well as to her own provinces in North America.
Which will be the greatest sufferer by this embargo?
I shall now conclude this distressing subject, by stating the positive losses of one year's Embargo. It is, however, proposed to continue it for several years.
The surplus of a country's produce only can be exported. Nothing can ever be sent away till every mouth has been filled and satisfied.
The value of this surplus depends wholly on foreign market. That surplus, which is now on hand must perish if not exported. In future years, if the embargo continues, so much less will be raised
In both cases, however, the country loses the whole value of this surplus. The farmers lose more than this—Besides the loss of the surplus, the price of all which is consumed at home, will be reduced one half. For instance, not only the flour which is exported, but that which is consumed here, is reduced from 6 dollars and an half, to 3 in Alexandria—So

our pork consumed at home, as well as the surplus, will be reduced to 4 or 5 cents per pound—The farmers lose the difference on the whole produce or crop. Our losses are then as follows:
 1st. Total value of our exports of domestick produce, } 41 millions.  2d. Total value of freight to ship-owners for one year, on 800,000 tons employed in foreign commerce, } 18 millions.  3d. Total value of wages paid to sailors, insurance on ships, including provisions furnished by farmers, and the support of riggers, caulkers, sailmakers, blacksmiths, plumbers, ropemakers, ship-builders, blockmakers, shipwrights, and all other arts concerned in shipbuilding, } 18 millions.  N. B. The two foregoing articles are computed by estimating the freight at 20s. a ton per month, out of which all those several artisans and farmers are paid.  4th. Loss on ships if the embargo continue several years, 890,000 tons, at 50 dollars. } 44,500,000  5th. Loss on 100 millions of domestick and foreign produce now annually exported, on which the merchants make a clear profit of } 6 millions.  6th. Loss to the farmer by the fall of produce for our home consumption—50 millions consumed, } 25 millions. 
152,500,000
Note. —We suppose there are one million of people not engaged in agriculture, who buy produce, and who consume 50 dollars each per annum, of our own produce. If it be said the fall of produce is a benefit to them, we answer, No, because that labour and profit will fall still more, and the embargo will hurt them more than the fall of produce will aid them.
Thus the United States will lose by one year's embargo, 152 millions, or double our whole national debt.
For the information of our honourable representatives, we would most respectfully state, the effect which this measure will produce on Massachusetts—we presume they have a deep interest in the welfare of their constituents, and in this calamitous and eventful moment, would be glad to hear anything on a subject so important, even from a humble constituent.
Massachusetts owns 450,000 tons of shipping—above 300,000 of which is in foreign trade.
By the embargo of one year's freight, we shall lose as per calculation above } 13 millions.
This will fall on shipwrights, ship-owners, farmers, artificers and seamen.
Loss on our exports, domestick produce } 7 millions.
This will fall on the poor fishermen and farmers wholly.
Loss on 21 millions, exported in foreign and domestick produce—the merchants usual profit, } 1,200,000
This will be borne chiefly by merchants.
Loss on 300,000 tons of shipping, if the embargo continues as proposed } 15 millions.
This will fall on persons in trade.
Loss on our shares of domestick produce consumed in our cities, This will fall wholly on farmers. } 3 millions.
$38,200,000
Thus, then, Old Massachusetts will lose by one year's embargo, 38 millions—being 38 times our whole state debt. The interest of this law will be 1,980,000 dollars a year—and each town will lose 14 times the amount of its share of the present state tax, only to pay the interest of one years loss by the embargo.
Nor is this the worst of it—Massachusetts which only has 19 representatives out of 160, or more in congress, is to pay or suffer one quarter of the whole loss, which the whole United States bear.
How is this? Because the embargo throws it on trade, and we are the most-trading state in the union.
What is to be done then? Are we to submit to this? No. Either let the honourable legislature, or the people themselves, say to congress, respectfully, "If the interest of the nation requires war, (which we do not believe) or if it requires sacrifices, no people will bear them more cheerfully than we, but we will not consent against the constitution and against reason, to bear one quarter of the whole burthen."
EQUALITY.
GERMAN LINENS, &c.
 16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings  4 do. Ruffa Sheeting, 80 boxes Window Glass,  3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Short Pipes,  2 do. Rouans Sheeting, 120 do. Spanish Segars,  1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per box,  3 do. Platiilas, 300 doz. empty Bottles,  1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. nealed bottling Wire,  2 do. Table Cloth, 800 do. Blue,  1 do. common Shirt Linen, 11,000 best Coffee bags,  1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags,  1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, &c. 
Also,
 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, A large invoice of Lace,  3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice,  in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Elegant Chessmen,  Elegant marble Statues, Flageolets and Clarinets,  Urns and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Fifes,  Liquor Cakes, Oil Cloth, Flutes with four and six keys,  Water and Waffle Irons, do. patent lined,  Coffee Mills and Toasters, Ladies' Dressing Boxes,  Velvet Ribbons, Toilet Looking Glasses,  Fine Thread Stockings, Shaving Cakes,  Elegant Cutlery, Elegant Writing Decks,  An invoice of Watches, Scarlet Plush for Saddles,  Watch Chrystals and Beads, Seine and Sewing Twine. 
For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff.
Just received for Sale,
 25 qr. casks Gordon's old Sherry Wine,  20 boxes Hyson Tea,  30 do. superior quality Young Hyson,  12 pipes Holland Gin 20 do Country do. 
Mackinder & White.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TUESDAY MORNING, FEB. 2, 1808.
PORTUGAL.—The fate of this kingdom is at last decided, and it is doomed to add another victim to the insatiable ambition of the destroyer of nations.
Captain Dorman, of the Bremen barque Bremen, arrived here on Saturday last from St. Ubes, which place he left on the 30th of November. On the 5th December, captain Dorman fell in with, and was boarded from the Portuguese ship Triumpho Americano , Capt. Joaquim Joze Franco, one of the fleet from Lisbon bound to Brazils, from whom captain D. derived the important information, that the French troops had entered Portugal, and would probably be in Lisbon by the 6th or 7th of Dec. and that on the 30th of Nov. the Prince, with the royal family, and many of the nobles, embarked and sailed for Brazil. They were met at the mouth of the Tagus by an English fleet of men of war, and transports; the latter probably for the purpose of taking a part of the persons who had embarked in the fleet. All English persons and property had got off by some means; thus completely disappointing the French government, who no doubt calculated upon considerable booty. The commander of the English fleet off Lisbon had not been apprised of the part which Russia had taken in the war, or it is probable the Russian fleet at Lisbon would have been compelled to depart also; they, however, remained with their new allies, and whether the English will make any attempt to take them out or not, will depend on the strength of the batteries in the Tagus. The English fleet were off the mouth of that river on the 5th December.
Before capt. D. left St. Ubes, publick notice had been given to the troops, of the intended departure of the Prince for the Brazils, in which the option of going or remaining in Portugal was given.
While our most fervid sympathy is excited for the misfortunes of these exiles (which we cannot but call illustrious) we are filled with admiration of the noble resolution, so honourably formed, and so happily executed. It is not possible for a patriotic mind to sustain keener anguish than to be compelled to abandon our native country, being first satisfied that we could not defend it, with even a hope of success. History affords no such example, as that which the Prince Regent has furnished; he has proven himself a worthy descendant of his illustrious ancestor, who delivered his country from the yoke of Spain. The Moniteur had decreed the fall of the illustrious house of Braganza , but the awful decree cannot now be executed. So long as the British navy exists, the Prince Regent and his companions, may, and we trust will long defy the power of Napoleon; but let the British navy be destroyed, and the Prince of Portugal would not be singular, in being reduced to the necessity of becoming a slave, or an exile.
Two links of a grand chain of operations, mediated by the Emperour , are broken. The seizure of the Fleet at Copenhagen, and the escape of the Portuguese fleet have lessened the means that were calculated upon to subdue Great Britain by thirty sail of the line, increasing her strength by the same number, for the Prince Regent must now more than ever attach himself to Great Britain.
What will be the ultimate fate of Portugal and Spain, may be foreseen; they will be divided and cut up, so as to make small sovereignties, for some of the imperial family of France, or some of Napoleons favourites, first annexing such parts of Spain to France as suit the views of Buonaparte.
DIED—At his seat, Little England, near Hampton, WILLIAM THOMPSON, Esq. (formerly a merchant of this place) much esteemed by his friends and acquaintance.
THEATRICAL EXTRAORDINARY.
During the present season at Washington under the management of T. J.——n, Esquire, the following dramatick pieces have been performed, or proposed for representation.—The company were called together at an early period, for the purpose of introducing Much Ado about Nothing , which was immediately followed by Duplicity .— The Wonder then became popular, and the manager was determined to bring forward the Road to Ruin , with the farce of Who's the Dupe ; there was then a private rehearsal of A Tale of Mystery and Secrets worth Knowing —but as the principal actors were All in the Wrong a popular performer from Boston proposed Tell truth and shame the Devil ; a second, Measure for Measure , or Retaliation ; and a third, The Reprisal or Tars of Old England , but a fourth suggested, that if the latter pieces were performed, the publick would expect to see the Invasion , and The Times or A Scarcity of Cash . A Mr. C. from Salem, who by the bye, has played the character of The Busy Body , with some success, thought the Cheats of Scapin would be an excellent piece; or if that should not succeed, False Alarms might certainly answer the purpose; he was however perfectly willing to play the Hypocrite , but this actor having failed in More ways than one , and as Hear both Sides was out of the question, the Deuce is in him was thought preferable. Mr. S.—— from Pennsylvania has rendered himself famously ridiculous in Set a beggar on Horseback and he'll ride to the Devil , and notwithstanding the failure of Buonaparte in Egypt , he is violently opposed to John Bull , although he is well assured that it would be highly profitable and bring money into the treasury. In short one of the company was so much irritated at his misconduct, that he exclaimed "You have no children Butcher , if you had, the thought of them would surely stir remorse." Mr. Q.——y, a truly
meritorious performer said that he was astonished that the company were so blind to their interest as to reject the comedy of How to grow Rich , which might be followed by the Prize , and fully meet the publick expectation; for although he believed the manager thought himself eminent in the Man of the World , he was certain that even My Grand Mother , would give greater satisfaction. After a variety of discussions, an actor observed that False Impressions might amuse the publick, or if not they would accept the Will for the Deed , for he was positive that Too many Cooks , had materially injured the present season, and as the company had not been successful in Town and Country , he thought them Much to Blame in introducing the Weathercock so frequently, and concluded by strongly recommending Honour your own Mind . [ Good , replied the gentleman who played Brief Wit .] The patriot, the Glory of Columbia , were next proposed, but the majority of the company were found inadequate to the support of the principal characters and they appear to have no alternation but a repetition of Bunker Hill . The publick opinion here, is that the School of Reform , would be the best and most appropriate play that could be got up by the present company. We understand, however, that the season will close either with 'Tis all a Farce , or The Devil to Pay .
The lease of the present manager will expire in March 1809 and as there is no Heir at Law , or Heir Apparent , several are endeavouring to obtain the situation, but it is yet doubted Which is the Man who will succeed. We trust he will be The Good Natured Man and that his first attempt will be A Cure for the Heart Ache , with the Agreeable Surprise ; in which case, I'll tell You What , will follow Speed the Plough , and Naval Pillar , should the latter piece be well supported, there is no doubt but the whole of the audience will cheerfully join in full chorus to "AMERICA, COMMERCE AND FREEDOM!!" Boston Gazette .
To the address of the Council of State of the 22d of December last, made thro' their President to Mr. Monroe, the following answer was returned:
RICHMOND, January 20, 1808.
SIR, For the kind and affectionate welcome to my native country which the Council of State has given me, after an absence of almost five years, I want language to express the acknowledgment which I feel. Having been long and intimately known to all its members, having served with most of them in the department which they now fill, I am too well acquainted with their distinguished merit, not to value, as I ought to do, the high proof which they have afforded, by their address of the 22d of December last, of their approbation of my conduct thro' a long course of publick service.
In recurring to the early epochs of our revolution, you recall to my mind the glorious events, which announced us to the world as a nation, and made us one. The publick acts which vindicated that great effort in favour of national independence and personal liberty, and the brilliant achievements of the illustrious men who commanded our forces, left us an example of talents and of virtues, which it will always be our pride to imitate. In those ever memorable transactions I was an youthful and subalterne agent; if indeed I ought not to be considered as having been, in comparison with others, a spectator rather than a party to them. But I was not on that account less ardent in the cause, nor less susceptible of the truth of the great principles on which it was founded.
The generous view which you have taken of my services thro' the whole of my past life, shews that it was drawn by those who felt for me the strong bias of personal friendship. In your detail of the important trusts, which I have held, I see much cause for grateful acknowledgment to my country, for so many and such distinguished proofs of its good opinion and confidence. To my faithful and laborious services, my country, had the high and just claim of publick duty, and I shall be permitted to add, in the proud feeling of conscious rectitude, that in no instance did I fail in any thing, which could have been expected, from an honest and ardent zeal to promote its welfare.
I cannot conclude this communication without repeating my great sensibility to the generous and friendly attention which has been shown me by the council of state, and requesting you, sir, and your colleagues, to accept the assurance of the high consideration and personal regard, with which I have the honour to be, your most obedient, and very humble servant,
JAMES MONROE.
The hon. Alexandria M c Rea, President of the Council of State.
Capt. Scott, of the Polly , arrived yesterday, has favoured us with the following articles of capitulation of the Island of St. Croix. He informs, that on the 31st ult. the British squadron left that place for St. Thomas; and on the same day a frigate sailed for England with the capitulation.
[N. York Gaz. Jan. 21]
ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION, For the surrender of the Danish Island of Santa Croix and its dependencies, entered into between Gen. Henry Bowyer, commander in chief of the land forces, and rear admiral the hon. Sir Alexander Cochrane, knight of the Bath, and commander in chief of the naval forces, employed at Barbadoes and the leeward Islands, &c. &c. on the part of his Britannic majesty, and Governor Lillienfeldt, of the said Danish island and dependencies, on the part of his majesty the king of Denmark.
[The Capitulation is long and uninteresting, for which reason we omit it.]
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, received at New York, dated Nov. 18th
"Political affairs seem more and more perplexing daily. The reigning family of Portugal are to be annihilated, and that country annexed to this, and no doubt some other compensation taken from this.
"Some private disturbances in the royal family here have occasioned two extraordinary publications of this government, of which I enclose you the copies. The fact is, that the Prince of Asturias and the Prince of Peace are sworn enemies, and of course one or the other must fall. With these unfortunate differences the whole country is kept in a state of suspense and alarm which, however ridiculous it may appear to foreigners, gives a temporary suspension to every kind of business; and occasions the demands from the interior to be very limited."
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
In a letter of the 6th inst. the secretary of the Publick Granary and government of the Royal Council wrote to his excellency the Corregidor of this city as follows:
"Most Excellent Sir,
"Under date of the 5th inst. his majesty sent to the council the following royal decree.
"The voice of nature arrests the arm of vengeance; & where a son repents an inadvertent act, we cannot refuse to act as an affectionate father. My son has already declared the authors of the horrible plan which they had caused him to enter upon, to be wretches; all which he has done in a proper manner, altogether consistent with that formality, which the law requires in similar cases. His repentance and fear have dictated the repenstations which he has made to me and which follow: "Royal Sire, I have erred. I have sinned against your majesty as a king and a father. But I repent, and offer to your majesty the most implicit obedience. I ought to have done nothing without the knowledge of your majesty; but I was blinded. I have, however, discovered the culprits, and I beseech your majesty to forgive me, and permit me to approach your royal presence as your acknowledged son.
FERNANDO.
Son Lorenzo, Nov. 5th, 1807.
"ROYAL MOTHER,
"I repent myself of the horrid crime I have committed against my royal father, and with the greatest humility supplicate your majesty's pardon for it; likewise for my gross obstinacy in denying the truth a few nights since; and now, from the bottom of my heart, I beseech your majesty to deign to intercede with my father, that he will permit me to approach him as his forgiven son.
FERNANDO.
Son Lorenzo, Nov. 5th, 1807.
In consequence of these, and of the entreaties of the queen my beloved spouse, I pardon my son, and will restore him unto favour when his conduct shall prove that he has undergone a thorough reformation. And I hereby command those judges, who have been acquainted with the business from the commencement, to act according to the sentence of the law, according to the atrocity of the crimes and the quality of the criminals, taking as a guide for the formation of the charges the answers of the prince which are drawn up and signed in his own hand writing, as well as the papers found in his desk, also written by him.
"All this you are to communicate to my councils and tribunals; publishing it to my people, that they may behold my mercy and justice, and that it may alleviate the affliction and uneasiness into which they were thrown by my former decree; since in it they beheld the danger of their sovereign, who reciprocates their affection by loving them as children.
Son Lorenzo, Nov. 5th, 1807.
"To the governor of the council."
The foregoing decree, published in full this day, I have fulfilled, and communicate it to your excellency, in order that you may circulate it immediately among all the judges within your jurisdiction, for the purposes which are expressed therein; and please advise me of having complied with it.
This is sent to your excellency for your government.
God preserve your excellency many years.
Don Joseph Montemayor."
Cadiz, Nov. 13th, 1807.
Message from the President to the House of Representatives, in pursuance of their resolutions of the 13th instant.
To the house of representatives of the United States. Some days previous to your resolutions of the 13th instant, a court of inquiry had been instituted at the request of general Wilkinson, charged to make the enquiry into his conduct which the resolution desires, and had commenced their proceedings. To the judge advocate of that court the papers and information on that subject, transmitted to me by the house of representatives, have been delivered to be used according to the rules and powers of that court.
The request of a communication of any information which may have been received, at any time since the establishment of the present government, touching combinations with foreign agents for dismembering the union, or the corrupt receipt of money by any officer of the United States, from the agents of foreign governments, can be complied with but in a partial degree.
It is well understood that in the first or second year of the presidency of general Washington, information was given to him relating to certain combinations with the agents of a foreign government, for the dismemberment of the union; which combinations had taken place before the establishment of the present federal government. This information, however, is believed never to have been deposited in any publick office, or left in that of the president's secretary; these having been duly examined: but to have been considered as personally confidential, and therefore retained among his private papers. A communication from the governor of Virginia to president Washington, is found in the office of the president's secretary, which, although not strictly within the terms of the request of the house of representatives, is communicated, inasmuch as it may throw some light on the subjects of the correspondence of that time, between certain foreign agents and citizens of the United States.
In the first or second year of the administration of president Adams, Andrew Ellicott, then employed in designating, in conjunction with the Spanish authorities, the boundaries between the territories of the United States and Spain, under the treaty with that nation, communicated to the executive of the United States, papers and information respecting the subjects of the present enquiry, which were deposited in the office of state. Copies of these are now transmitted to the house of representatives, except of a single letter and a reference from the said Andrew Ellicott, which being expressly desired to be kept secret, is therefore not communicated; but its contents can be obtained from himself in a more legal form; and directions have been given to summon him to appear as a witness before the court of enquiry.
A paper on the commerce of Louisiana, bearing date the 18th of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, is found in the office of state, supposed to have been communicated by Mr. Daniel Clarke, of New-Orleans, then a subject of Spain, and now a member of the house of representatives of the U. S. stating certain commercial transactions

of general Wilkinson in New-Orleans: an extract from this is now communicated, because it contains facts which may have some bearing on the question relating to him.
The destruction of the war office by fire, in the close of one thousand eight hundred, involved all information it contained at that date.
The papers already described, therefore, constitute the whole of the information on these subjects, deposited in the publick offices, during the preceding administrations, as far as yet has been found: but it cannot be affirmed that there may be no other because the papers of the offices being filed for the most part, alphabetically, unless aided by the suggestion of any particular name which may have given such information, nothing short of a careful examination of the papers in the offices generally could authorize such an information.
About a twelve month after I came to the administration of the government, Mr. Clark gave some verbal information to myself, as well as to the secretary of state, relating to the same combinations for the dismemberment of the union. He was listened to freely; and he then delivered the letter of governor Gayoso addressed to himself, of which a copy is now communicated. After his return to New Orleans he forwarded to the secretary of state other papers, with a request that after perusal they should be burnt. This however was not done; and he was so informed by the secretary of state, and that they would be held subject to his orders. These papers have not yet been found in the office. A letter therefore has been addressed to the former chief clerk, who may perhaps give information respecting them. As far as our memories enable us to say, they related only to the combinations before spoken of, and not at all to the corrupt receipt of money by any officer of the U. States: consequently they respected what was considered as a dead matter, known to the preceding administrations, and offering nothing new to call for investigations, which those nearest the dates of the transactions had not thought proper to institute.
In the course of the communications made to me on the subject of the conspiracy of Aaron Burr, I sometimes received letters, some of them anonymous, some under names true or false, expressing suspicions and insinuations against general Wilkinson. But one only of them, and that anonymous, specified any particular fact, and that fact was one of these which had been already communicated to a former administration.
No other information within the purview of the request of the house, is known to have been received, by any department of the government, from the establishment of the present federal government. That which has been recently communicated to the house of representatives, and by them to me, is the first direct testimony ever made known to me, charging general Wilkinson with a corrupt receipt of money: and the house of representatives may be assured that the duties which this information devolves on me shall be exercised with vigorous impartiality. Should any want of power in the court to compel the rendering of testimony obstruct that full and impartial inquiry which alone can establish guilt or innocence, and satisfy justice, the legislative authority only will be competent to the remedy.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 20, 1808.
(COPY.)
War Department, January 2, 1808.
In compliance with a request from brigadier general James Wilkinson, the president of the United States has directed a court of inquiry to be instituted, for the purpose of hearing such testimony as may be produced, in relation to the said gen. James Wilkinson's having been, or now being, a pensioner to the Spanish government, while holding a commission under the government of the United States.
Colonel HENRY BURBECK, as president, Colonel THOMAS CUSHING, and Lieut. Colonel JONATHAN WILLIAMS.
As members, are hereby directed to meet at the city of Washington, on Monday the 11th day of the present month of January, as a court of inquiry for the purpose above stated; and, after a full investigation of such evidence and circumstances as may come to their knowledge, the court will report to this department a correct statement of its proceedings, together with its opinion on the amount of testimony exhibited.
Walter Jones, esq. district attorney for the district of Columbia, will be requested to act as judge advocate or recorder to the court.
(Signed) H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
Colonel Henry Burbeck, President, court enquiry.
(COPY.)
Richmond, May 31, 1790.
Sir, The enclosed copy of a letter from the Spanish governor of New Orleans to a respectable gentleman in Kentucky, was handed me by Mr. Banks of this city. As the subject of this paper appears interesting to the United States, I have taken the liberty to forward it to you.
I am, with the highest respect, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) BEVERLEY RANDOLPH. The President of the United States.
A true copy. Attest, J. A. COLES, Secretary of the President of the United States.
(COPY.)
New-Orleans, Sept. 16, 1789.
Sir, General Wilkinson having represented to me, that you had it in contemplation to settle in this province, and that your example would have considerable influence on many good families of your country, I think it my duty, in order to forward the intentions of my royal master, to inform you that I shall receive you and your followers with great pleasure, and that you have liberty to settle in any part of Louisiana, or any where on the east side of the Mississippi below the Yazoo river. In order to populate the province, his majesty has been graciously pleased to authorize me to grant to the emigrants free of all expense, tracts of from 240 to 800 acres, in proportion to their property, and in particular cases of men of influence, who may aid these views, I shall extend the grant as far as 3,000 acres. To all persons who actually become settlers, liberty is granted to bring down their property in the produce
of your country, duty free; but the king does not agree to take your tobacco, and of consequence you must depend upon the common market of this city, as the province makes more than the quantity which the king allows me to take. I mention this particular to prevent disappointment. You will be exempt from taxation, and will be allowed the private exercise of your religion, without molestation from any person whatever, and will enjoy all the rights, privileges and immunities of his majesty's other subjects.
In order to cultivate an amicable connexion with the settlers of the Ohio, his majesty has been graciously pleased at the same time, to give liberty to the inhabitants of that country to bring down their produce to this city for sale, subject to a duty of 15 per cent. on the value here; but to prevent imposition, and to distinguish between the real settler and the trader, the former on entering their produce at the custom house will be obliged to subscribe to the conditions mentioned in the proclamation, of which Gen. Wilkinson carries a copy for your information.
Though unknown to you, Gen. Wilkinson has taught me to respect your character. It is therefore I subscribe myself with great esteem, Sir, your most obedient And humble servant, ESTEVAN MIRO.
To Benjamin Sebastian, Esq. Kentucky. A copy. Attest, SAM. COLEMAN, A. C. C. A true copy. Attest, J. A. COLES, Secretary of the President of the United States.
NATCHEZ, June 17, 1796.
My Dear Friend, I received your favour of the 12th instant, in which you give me a proof of your sincere friendship by opening your heart, without reserve, on the interesting subject of the treaty. Following the same sentiments that have dictated to you the confidence that you have in me, I shall unreservedly, and in the most confidential manner, give you my opinion on the same subject.
I have powerful reasons to believe that the part of the treaty concerning limits will never be accomplished, and for that reason so little has been said on what otherwise should be detailed concerning the subjects and citizens of both countries. The state of Georgia is as much displeased as you express yourself, and several petitions have been already presented to congress against the treaty.
In the time that the treaty was signed the political affairs of Europe determined our court to do any thing to keep the United States in a perfect neutrality, and thereby destroy a new plan that was forming to renew and continue a destructive war. The treaty with England had a different object. It was to attract the Americans to their interest in such a manner as to have still in her power to keep them dependent; the plan has fallen through, and the British will no longer deliver the posts. Our treaty that was made to counterbalance that, will suffer equal difficulties; for the circumstances being altered, so will be the condition on every side. Spain made a treaty with the union; but if this union is dissolved, one of the contracting parties exists no longer, and the other is absolved from her engagements. It is more than probable that a separation of several states will take place which will alter the political existence of a power that could influence on the balance of that of others; therefore Spain being deprived of that assistance that could arise from her connexion with the union, will alter her views. This is the political situation of things with regard to the treaty; besides that, there are other insurmountable difficulties with respect to the Indians, which render impracticable the execution of the part concerning limits; therefore, even when no change should happen in the United States, the treaty will be reduced to the navigation of this river.
Laying aside every obstacle and only guided by the same principles that have affected you, I have already represented in the strongest and most energetic manner on the subject of real property; without a solution from court, it will be out of our power to fulfil the contents of the treaty. When I told you that your property should not suffer in this government, it was founded on all these principles, and several others that are not banished. I have constantly been a friend to the country, and on this critical moment will not neglect its interest. Be sure, and assure all your neighbours, that I will do the needful, and that my exertions at all times shall be in proportion to the exigency.
With regard to the debts of this government, will continue to be paid in the manner prescribed; however I shall act in such a manner, as to have them cleared much sooner than what is expected. Every individual of this government is just now attending their crops of cotton that promise very advantageously; therefore, in this critical moment they must not be disturbed, or they will suffer essentially. I am waiting anxiously for Mr. Dunbar to regulate several things, in which he has had and is to have an interference. I really believe that the baron has him employed.
I do not know for certain when the baron is to go to the Havanna, nor do I believe that he knows it. The first packet may perhaps throw some light on this subject. The return of our court to Madrid will be productive of some very great change in the administration of our affairs; therefore I wait that moment with impatience.
Nothing can affect the mortgage you have on Fuly's property; he has not yet appeared but Mr. Ree acts for him.
I remain with the most sincere friendship, My dear friend, Your most obedient,
[Signed] MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. Reserve this letter. P. S. In the other letter I express the reason of my new regulation, &c. DANIEL CLARK, Esq. (To be continued.)
PETERSBURG, Jan. 29.
FIRE!—AGAIN.
The inhabitants of this town had scarcely recovered from the consternation into which they were thrown by the fire of the 12th inst. before another more destructive in its consequences, has caused
fresh calamities. Early on the morning of Tuesday last, the dreadful cry of fire! fire! fire! resounded thro' our streets, and awakened from their repose those who were slumbering in the drowsy arms of Morpheus. It was discovered to have broken out in a hake-house on Market street, owned by Mr. Jeffry, and situated amidst a cluster of old wooden buildings, which the flames very soon reached, and extended their ravages to the adjoining houses. The number of buildings consumed, is supposed to amount to 30. The following list has been given us, and is believed to be tolerably correct. Three brick houses occupied, one by Messrs. D. and J. Halliday and & Co.—the other by general Jones, as the post office, and the third by Dr. Story. All the property of general Jones, and not insured. The brick building occupied by Mr. Robert Ritchie and Dr. Bailey, belonging to Mr. John Wilder, on Old-street—a two story wooden house occupied by Mr. Couch, harness-maker and M'Elligott and Smallwood, tailors, owned by the widow Atkins, situated on Old-street—together with a row of small wooden buildings occupied principally by retail grocers, on Market street—These were all burnt to the ground. A large two story wooden building occupied by Mr. Fisher, belonging to Mr. Cassels of Amelia, was pulled down, in order to impede by every possible means, the progress of the flames. Apprehensions were at one time entertained that all the houses on the opposite side of the street, would share in the conflagration—But fortunately the wind was not very high; and the uncommon exertions of the citizens contributed much to their preservation. The loss to the owners of the brick buildings must be considerable; and the injury sustained from the abuse and pillage of property, cannot be ascertained; but may be well imagined by those who have beheld scenes as distressing as that which we witnessed on Tuesday last.
Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON CITY, January 23.
City of Washington, Saturday January 23d, 1808.
In pursuance of notice given to the republican representatives of each house of congress, the number of eighty-nine members convened in the senate chamber at the capitol; and at half past six o'clock, P. M. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY was appointed President, and RICHARD M. JOHNSON, Secretary.
The meeting proceeded to recommend persons to the citizens of the United States, to fill the office of President and Vice-President of the United States. The ballot being taken first upon the recommendation for the office of PRESIDENT—John Milledge and Joseph B. Varnum being appointed tellers—the votes were as follows:
For James Madison, 83 For George Clinton, 3 For James Monroe, 3
The ballot being taken then upon the recommendation for VICE-PRESIDENT, the votes were as follows:
For George Clinton, 79 For John Langdon, 5 For Henry Dearborne, 3 For John Q. Adams, 1
Upon motion of Wilson C. Nicholas, a committee of correspondence & arrangement was appointed, in case of the death or resignation of the persons recommended; to consist of the following persons, viz. Messrs. Milledge of Georgia, Taylor of S. Carolina, Franklin of N. Carolina, Giles of Virginia, John Montgomery of Maryland, Smilie of Pennsylvania, Kitchel of New Jersey, Kirkpatrick of New York, Howard of Rhode Island, Varnum of Massachusetts, Parker of New Hampshire, Bradley of Vermont, Tiffin of Ohio, Pope of Kentucky, Anderson of Tennessee.
Upon motion of Mr. Giles, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
Resolved, As the sense of this meeting that James Madison of the state of Virginia, be recommended to the people of the United States, as a proper person to fill the office of President of the United States, for four years from the 4th of March, 1809; and that George Clinton, the present Vice-President, of the state of New York, be recommended as a proper person to fill the office of Vice-President for the same term. That in making the foregoing recommendation, the members of this meeting have acted only in their individual characters as citizens; that they have been induced to adopt this measure from the necessity of the case; from a deep conviction of the importance of union to the republicans throughout all parts of the United States, in the present crisis of both our external and internal affairs; and as being the most practicable mode of consulting and respecting the interests and wishes of all, upon a subject so truly interesting to the whole people of the United States.
Upon motion of Mr. Montgomery, the following letter was received and read:
Being too unwell to attend the republican convention this evening, agreeably to notice, I hereby constitute my friend Mr. John Montgomery, my proxy, to vote for me in favour of James Madison as President and George Clinton as Vice-President of the United States. Given under my hand and seal this 23d of January, 1808.
*LEMUEL SAWYER, And then the meeting adjourned. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President. RICHARD M. JOHNSON, Secretary.
*Mr. Sawyer's proxy was not received.
CHILLICOTHE, January 5.
Burr, Blannerhasset, and Luther Martin, three choice spirits, who compose a triumvirate of worthies, did not think it advisable to make their appearance at the circuit court, which commenced its session yesterday in this town. It would be a matter of peculiar gratification to many of the citizens of the western country, if Mr. Martin would be so good as to tell the publick what has become of his honourable and much respected friend, col. Burr. The colonel we readily admit, did not receive justice in the city of Richmond; but we are entirely persuaded, that if he will come hither, he will be fairly rewarded according to his works.
The court, composed of judges Todd and Byrd, directed that Aaron Burr should be called and his recognizance read; and a forfeiture of the recognizance will no doubt be entered. The counsel for Blannerhasset objected to the reading of that gentleman's recognizance. He contended that errors were contained in it, and he conceived it to be indispensably necessary that Blannerhasset should
be first served with a notice, before it can with propriety be said, that his recognizance is forfeited. Upon this subject, the counsel for and against Burr and Blannerhasset were debating, when it became necessary for the Frederickian to be put to press. In our next number we shall furnish our readers with the proceedings of the court.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, January 21.
Mr. Rowan renewed the resolution which he had moved on a former day, but which was not then considered, in somewhat different words, as follows:
Resolved, That a special committee be appointed to enquire into the conduct of brigadier general Wilkinson, in relation to his having at any time whilst in the service of the United States, either as a civil or military officer been a pensioner of the government of Spain, or relative to his having been an accomplice or in any way concerned during the time aforesaid, in a foreign or domestick project to dismember the United States; and that the said committee have power to send for such persons and papers as may be necessary to assist their enquiries; and that they report the result to this house, that the congress may be thereby better enabled to legislate upon the subjects of our foreign relations; the increase and maintenance of the army of the United States, and other subjects promotive of the common weal.
Mr. Rowan called for the yeas and nays on the motion now to consider this resolution, which were taken as follows:
Yeas—Messrs. L. J. Alston, W. Alston, Bibb, J. Campbell, Champion, Chittenden, Dana, Davenport, Desha, Ely, Gardner, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Harris, Hoge, Howard, Johnson, Key, Kirkpatrick, Lewis Macon, Masters, D. Montgomery, T. Moore, Mosely, Pitken, Quincy, Randolph, Rowan, S. Smith, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Swart, Taggart, Tallmadge, Upham, Van Allen, Van Dyke, Van Horne, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, M. Williams, Wilson, and Winn—46
Nays—Messrs. Bacon, Bard, Barker, Bassett, Brown, Butler Calhoun, Carlton, Chandler, Clay, Cook, Cutts, Dawson, Deane, Durell, Eppes, Fisk, Franklin, Green, Heister, Holland, Holmes, Humphreys, Isley, Jenkins, Lambert, Love, Marion, McCreery, Milner, J. Montgomery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Jno. Morrow, Mumford, Nelson, Newbold, Newton, Nicholas, Porter, Pugh, Rhea, Ten. J. Richards, M. Richards, Riker, Seaver, Sloan, Smelt, Smilie, J. K. Smith, J. Smith, Southard, Storer, Taylor, Thompson, Wharton, Whitehill, Wilbour, and Witherell—59.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Bremen barque Bremen, Dorman, 60 days from St. Ubes, Salt, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.—The ship Mars, Atkins, sailed for Tenningen the same day.—Left ships Traveller, Neil; —, Myers, from Baltimore, just arrived with a cargo of flour; brig May Flower, of Portland, for London; schooner Trial, Hollingsworth, of Boston, just arrived.
Brig Sally & Jenny, Lynch, 5 days from Charleston.
Sch'r Sea Horse, M'Connell, 27 days from St. Jago-de-Cuba, bound to Philadelphia, cargo Sugar & Coffee; put in being short of water.
Schooner Eliza, Whitridge, 9 days from Salem.
Brig Josephine, Aimsly, 21 days from Antigua, Rum, Thomas Willock.—Left there schooner Hiram, Harney, from North Carolina; brig Jane, Lynch, from New-York; sch'r Dispatch, Rogers, from Boston.
The Schooner Ploughboy, Capt. Hall, will sail for Charleston to morrow.—For passage apply to the Captain on board, or D. R. Waddy & Co. Feb. 2.
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern.
Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. February 2.
St. Ubes SALT.
The CARGO of the Barque Bremen, consisting of about
6000 bushels excellent St. Ubes Salt, will be sold for cash or good paper. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. February 2.
FOR NEW-YORK, The Schooner DELIGHT, Captain Bowme, who will take a freight if offered within eight days. Apply to the master on board at Marsden's wharf, or the subscriber, Tristram Butler.
Who offers for Sale on moderate terms, 20 hhds. SUGAR, superior quality, 50 barrels do. do. 50 do Herring (good quality), A few puncheons W. I. Rum; 40 barrels Navy Bread, 10 barrels superfine Pilot Bread; 20 barrels Apple Brandy, 20 boxes mould Candles; a few boxes Mustard; Family Flour in barrels and half barrels; Crackers in barrels, half barrels and kegs; a quantity of excellent Cheese; a few firkins Butter; Coffee in bags. Jan. 30.
For Sale on moderate terms by the cask or a smaller quantity,
12 tierces Hibbert's Brown STOUT, 13 pipes fourth proof Cognac Brandy, 1 do old London particular Madeira Wine, 40 hhds. Antigua, Jamaica, and W. I. Rum, 7 do Molasses; old Peach Brandy in barrels, Green St. Domingo Coffee in barrels; wrought Nails, Sheathing Nails and Spikes; Axes; Bar Iron; Fig Blue, Stone Jugs; a quantity of Bran; 9 pieces fine Flannel, Bed Tick of the best quality. January 28. John Macgowan.
One Thousand Acres of LAND
FOR SALE, or would be bartered for property in Norfolk. It adjoins the tract on which Greenville Court-House stands, in North-Carolina, and is commonly known by the name of Newby's Folly. For particulars inquire at the Ledger Office. January 26.

SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market. (westward) offers for Sale, Warranted New-York SHOES, and will return the money when Shoes are bought upon his particular recommendation, if they should not wear well. He thinks he has exerted himself as much to get the best and handsomest Shoes and Boots of the manufacture of the United States as any man in them, and has the assurance of the manufacturers in New-York, Philadelphia, Newark, and Baltimore, where the Shoes and Boots are made purposely for this market , that they shall be in all cases customers' work; and the report of a great number of those who have purchased Shoes, confirms their being so.
He has now on hand, A general assortment of fresh New-York SHOES. For Ladies there are a variety of new Kid Patterns; Velvet Slippers, different colour, neat workmanship, of Silk & Tabby Velvet; Morocco Boots, Bootees, and Walking Shoes, to tie and not to tie, with cork soles and without, &c. For gentlemen, Boile's well known stout and light fine seal leather Shoes and Morocco Pumps, with several other kinds; For Misses, a variety of Morocco and Leather. For Boys, very fine for dancing, common, strong, lined and bound, and coarse. For Children, Morocco Bootees, different colours, sized from 3 to 1, leather Pumps, Shoes and Bootees; and for Servants, such as appear to be of very superior quality. There is attached to the Store a very comfortable back room, where Ladies may retire for the purpose of trying on Shoes or Boots.
He has a great variety of English Kid Shoes, some of which having been long on hand, will be sold at 7. 6d.; and a quantity of the most fashionable Embellishments, quite fresh at reduced prices.
He has on hand, SHOES made by a very faithful workman in this vicinity, of the best wax-leather, in a shape to suit old gentlemen, with which he will be regularly supplied.
Vernon's elegant Baltimore BOOTS, kept in such quantity as to give a probability of fitting any person; sold at the prices in Baltimore.
New-York Pilot's BOOTS, an improvement upon the plan of Fishermen's Boots.
A considerable quantity of Boston SHOES and BOOTS, kept for the purpose of supplying those who must have what they think cheap, not appearing to know, that the best things, are generally, cheapest; these will be sold low.
He is in expectation of a quantity of the most elegant Philadelphia KID SLIPPERS, by the first vessel.
With due encouragement, he is perfectly confident he can supply handsomer and better Shoes and Boots, than has been furnished by any person in this place heretofore; and if better, ultimately cheaper—but without it, it is impossible to keep a good assortment.
He has also, A quantity of India COTTONS; a few tons of BAR IRON; and Pennsylvania BUTTER in small kegs, nicely pickled, at 20 cents.
Just received by Ferguson's Packet from Baltimore, a fresh supply of Vernon's Winter BOOTS.
MA KINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Callimeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforters; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulets; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Lenox Muslin for dress; Callimeres, Chambray, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cotto's; strong white Plains; mixed Farnamhaugh; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheeting; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c.
The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper.
REMOVAL. The Subscriber has removed to the large Fire-Proof Ware-House at the head of Maxwell's wharf, in Wide Water-Street, where he offers for SALE,
7 pipes Country GIN, 20 barrels Whiskey 30 to N. E. Rum, 15 hhds. do. do. 30 do. Mackerel, 30 do. Shad, 150 kegs Salmon, 150 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 50 boxes Soap, 60 boxes Mould Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 25 do. Chocolate, 28 do. assorted Cotton Cords, 4 chests Hyson Tea, 150 reams Writing Paper, 1 case Diapers, 150 sacks Liverpool Salt, 7 tons assorted Swedish Iron, 50 bundles Nail Rods, A quantity of coarse Woollen Goods—low for Cash. Edward Clark.
Who transacts business on Commission, as usual. Jan. 1. tf
Just received and for SALE by the Subscriber, 10 hhds. excellent retailing Molasses, 10 quarter casks Sherry Wine, 50 boxes superior bleached Mould Candles, 50 do. Soap, Philadelphia manufacture, 2000 wt. St. Domingo Coffee; 1000 do. best Jamaica do. 3 pipes French Brandy, four proof, 1 ton patent Shot; 40 bolts Russia Duck, 20 bolts Ravens Duck; a few boxes best Havana Segars, 4 pipes New-York Anchor Gin. DAVID MILHADO. January 6. tf
The Subscribers have removed to the Brick Warehouse on Merchant's Wharf, and have on hand for Sale, 100,000 W. O. hhd. drawn STAVES,
100,000 red do. do. do. 40,000 rough do. do. do. 50,000 do. barrel do. do. 10,000 pipe do. do. do. 500,000 sale Shingles; 100,000 building do. 10,000 three feet do.; 5,000 Garden Pales, 5,000 Chinquapin and Cedar Posts.
A commodious WAREHOUSE. Proby, Harmanon, & Co. January 11. tf
FOR SALE, 75 tierces prime green Jam. Coffee, And a few puncheons 5 and 6 years old Antigua Rum; Loaf and Brown Sugar in hogsheads, and barrels; a few sets Table China; fine and superfine Flour, &c. Harrison Allmand. January 4. tf
FOR SALE, 45,000 wt. good COFFEE in bags, 94 puncheons old St. Kitts RUM. MOSES MYERS. January 8. tf
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Warehouse, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8. tf
FOR RENT. The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
St. Mary's College.
GRAND LOTTERY,
BALTIMORE.
Authorized by the General Assembly of the State of Maryland; the Scheme of which Lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing besides a large number of other good prizes,
1 prize of - 30,000 Dollars, 1 do. of - 15,000 3 do. of - 10,000 2 do. of - 5,000 8 do. of - 1 500 7 do. of - 1,000
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dollars. The Scheme contains only 21,500 Tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New-York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the City of Baltimore, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers, and very rapidly at Ten Dollars and an half each, for a very short time, at G. & R. WAITE'S truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Market-street and Charles-street, Baltimore.
The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore, for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the Tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next. Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Offices, in Maiden Lane, New-York.
N. B. Distant advertisers accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description, to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New-York, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Printer of this Paper, for the inspection of adventurers.
October 14. 3m
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York,
17 hhds. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hhds. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No. 1, Commerce-street to William Hull, Jun. October 16. tf
Just got to Hand.
22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18. tf
FOR SALE, by the Subscriber, 34 hogsheads WHISKEY, 50 crates Earthenware; 10 casks Glass do. 55 boxes 8 by 10, 37 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 16 gross Wine Bottles; 18 boxes Castile Soap, 1 hogshead and 5 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 10 hhds. Petersburg, 2 do. Richmond, and 4 do. York River Tobacco; 15 bales Cotton, 38 whole and 9 half tierces Rice. A. Maclure. November 13. tf
Now landing from on board the schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogsheads Bordolese CLARET,
96 casks Roll Brimstone, 100 boxes Castile Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hhds. shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. October 12. tf
FOR SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Price Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sent. 25. tf
A. M'KINLEY, Silk, Cotton, and Woollen Dyer, No. 13, Bank-Street, Respectfully informs the publick that he Cleans and Dyes all kinds of Silk and Satins, finishing them with neatness and dispatch; all kind of Gentlemen's Clothes cleaned and dyed; best standing blue upon Cotton, Linen, Carpets, and Blankets; Cleaned Straw and Chip Hats dyed, dressed, &c. &c.—All commands will be thankfully received, executed on the short notice and on the lowest terms. November 30. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of
Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hhds. and 6 bbs Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes.
Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st of Jan. next, that commodious three story brick DWELLING HOUSE in Church-street, at present occupied by Mr. Barth. Redman. And a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, with a fine extensive garden, in the Fields near Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. Stratton, possession of which may be had the 1st of January—Application to be made to Wm. Plume & Co. Nov. 18. tf
FOR SALE, 5 cases only of superior PIGEON-EYE CHAMPAIGN. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Dec. 16. tf
WOOD & HASTINGS,
No. 76, Main-Street, Have just received an additional supply of
Staple and Fancy GOODS,
Among which are Black Silk Velvet; Tabby, do.; Black Silk Florentine; Silk Handkerchiefs; do. Fancy Shawls; Convex Navy Buttons; fashionable Coat do.; a variety of French Goods; 2 trunks Cambric Muslins; 2 cases Linens; 2 bales Cotton Checks; 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs; 5 do. India Cottons, assorted, some very fine for Shirtings; a variety of Woollens.
They have also on hand a general and extensive assortment of WOOLLEN GOODS.
Every description of fancy Muslins and Dresses; Velvets; Constitution and President's Cords; Dimities; Carpets; Hosiery, &c. &c.
On consignment, just received, Hussar and Backstrap BOOTS; Ladies' Kid and Morocco Shoes; Mens' coarse do.; coarse and fine Hats
The above GOODS will be sold at very reduced prices for CASH, or undoubted credit, by wholesale and retail. December 11. tf
Baltimore Baker's FLOUR, of superior quality, for family use, for sale by T. & W. A. Armistead, Nov. 18. tf Campbell's wharf
The Subscriber offers for Sale at his Store in Market-Square,
20 hogsheads W. I. RUM, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy; 5 do. Country Gin, Sugar—Brown and Loaf, by the barrel or hogshead, Tea—Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson—Also,
A parcel of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woollens, Calicoes, Hats, and Hardware.
In addition to the above, he intends keeping a constant supply of PORK and BEEF.
Bread—Pilot, Navy, and Ship, of the first quality—Families may be supplied with small quantities of Pilot Bread, of a superior quality.
Cordage of any size or description for negotiable notes or West-India produce. Any orders for the above articles, will be complied with at the shortest notice. Cary Selden. Nov. 23. tf
FOR RENT,
That commodious Dwelling-House on Catharine-Street, now in the occupancy of John D. Haldane—possession to be had the 1st day of January next ensuing—Terms made known by application to John Camp. December 11. tf
FOR SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 80,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4. tf
FOR SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from Tenerife, 100 pipes and 90 hhds. L. P. Tene-riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. September 16. tf
Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. tf
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance, A parcel of Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
NOTICE. I am again compelled to solicit all those indebted to the estate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceased, to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given. Jane Collins, Admr'x. December 9. tf
WANTED for the Ship Sheffield, A CARPENTER; also, two young LADS, from 14 to 15 years of age, as apprentices, not to go in the cabin or to cook. Apply to Josiah Cowper. December 9. tf
FOR SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. December 7. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar.
The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, on the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only.
Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
Just received and for sale by the subscriber, from New-York,
4 half pipes 8 qr. casks old London particular Madeira WINE; 20 dozen Old Port do. 20 kegs Beef Tongues; 50 kegs Salmon; 50 do. Mackerel, 50 do. Tongues and Sounds; 20 do. Lard, 20 bbls. Whiskey; 10 hhds. N. E. Rum; 100 boxes Candles. Also—100 barrels Flour afloat. CARY SELDEN. December 2. tf
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hhds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM,
30 hhds. and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 6 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 fine striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffles; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 3 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 34 do. Ticklenburgs and Osnaburgs; 2 do. Hessian, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store,
Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
For RENT,
The DWELLING-HOUSE on Granby-street, belonging to captain Vickery, next door to Robert Boush, Esq.—possession will be given on the first day of January next. For terms apply to Alexander Wilson. December 18. tf
First quality Jamaica COFFEE.
Just received and for Sale, 77 tierces and 24 barrels prime Green COFFEE. James & Thomas Tucker. December 28. tf
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL,
newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and situated on a never failing stream; although she works at present only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abundant supply for ten pair—Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's-Mills) about two miles farther, now in complete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber store, is equal if not superior to any in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently believes, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia.—Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp within three miles of it, in which any number of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. tf
Received per schooner Traveller, from Boston, and for Sale, By EDWARD CLARK, 10 tons small, flat, and square Bar Iron, 100 bundles assorted Nail Rods. Nov. 18. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of
Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz.—
8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 5d. or 12d Sheathing, do. 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M. 3d. do. 2s. 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 5d
He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given,) The Brick-House, Store, and Cellars, at the corner of Gilbert's Lane, on Main-street, near the market, an excellent stand for a Dry Good or Grocery Store. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff. December 28. tf
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.
Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined. N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. 157
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.