Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-05-11 00:00:00

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
To allow the importation of old Copper, Saltpetre, and Sulphur, free of duty.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the thirty-first day of March next, no duty shall be demanded or collected on the importation of old copper, which term shall apply only to such copper manufactures as have been worn out or otherwise so damaged, as to be unfit for any other purpose than that of supplying a raw material, to be manufactured anew.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the said thirty first day of March next, no duty shall be demanded or collected on the importation of Saltpetre or Sulphur.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED, March 4, 1808. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT,
Concerning the sale of lands of the United States, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled, That whenever the president of the United States has been or may be authorized to cause the publick lands, in any land district, to be offered for sale, it shall be lawful, whenever he shall think it convenient, to offer for sale at first, only a part of the lands contained in such district, and at any subsequent time or times, to offer for sale in the same manner, any other part, or the remainder of the lands contained in the same.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the fourth section of an act passed the 21st day of April, one thousand eight hundred and six, entitled "An act in addition to an act, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee," be revived and continued in force until the first day of October next: and in any case where a donation shall be granted in lieu of a pre-emption certificate, agreeable to the provisions of the said fourth section, the money, if any shall have been paid, shall be by the receiver of the publick money repaid to the person or persons who have paid the same.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That certain settlers on the river Mobile in the Mississippi territory (east of the Pearl river, who reside near the line of demarcation, between the United States and Spain, run in pursuance of the treaty of the twenty seventh day of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, and whose claims to land has not been decided on according to law) shall be allowed until the first day of October next, to file a notice in writing with the register of the land office, stating the nature and extent of their claims, together with a plat of the tract or tracts claimed, and the said register of the land office, and the receiver of publick monies, are hereby required to hear and determine such claims according to the several acts of congress "regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States south of the state of Tennessee," and to grant certificates in the form heretofore prescribed by the board of commissioners in said district.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the registers of the land office east and west of Pearl river, in the Mississippi territory, to transmit to the secretary of the treasury of the United States, on or before the first day of November next, a full and fair report of all the claims of certain persons to lands in the Mississippi territory, founded upon British or Spanish warrants or orders of survey granted prior to the twenty-seventh day of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, not confirmed by former laws regulating the grants of lands in said territory, which have heretofore been regularly filed with the register of the land office aforesaid, together with the evidence in support of such claims respectively, and to be by him laid before congress at their next ensuing session. And the land contained in such warrants or orders of survey shall not be disposed of until otherwise directed by law.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That that part of the lands to which the Indian title was extinguished by the treaty with the Choctaw nation, made on Mount Dexter, in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, lying on the east of Pearl river, shall be attached to the land district east of Pearl river, and that the residue of the lands to which the Indian title was extinguished by said treaty, shall be attached to the land district west of Pearl river; and the said lands shall, with the exception of section number sixteen, which shall be reserved in each township for the use of schools within the same, and also with the exception of fifteen hundred acres of land, which is hereby confirmed to John McGrew, in compliance with the fourth article of said treaty, be offered for sale under the same regulations, at the same prices, and on the same terms as other lands lying within the said districts.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That every person and the legal representatives of every person, who being either the head of a family, or above the age of twenty one years, who did before the fourth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and seven, actually inhabit and cultivate a tract of land in the Mississippi territory, belonging to the United States, shall be allowed until the first day of October next, to obtain permission to remain on such tract or tracts of land, according to the provisions of the act [before] said, intituled, "An act to prevent settlements being made on the lands ceded to the United States until authorized by law," and the person or persons obtaining such permission shall be entitled to all the benefits, rights and privileges granted by law to those who obtained the same prior to the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the right of the United States to two town lots lying and being in the city of Natchez be, and the same is hereby forever vested in the corporation of the said city, so as not to affect the legal or equitable claims of any individuals, or of any body politick or corporate, in any such there be.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That whenever the claims of persons having a right of pre-emption in either of the districts east and west of Pearl river, shall interfere with each other, the register and receiver of publick monies are hereby authorized in their respective districts so to regulate their locations or to prevent such interference.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the house of representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice president of the United States, and president of the senate.
March 31, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT,
Authorising the sale of publick arms.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That the president of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised to cause to be sold to individual states, which may wish to purchase any arms now owned by the United States, and which may be parted with without injury to the publick: Accounts of such sales shall be laid before congress, and the money arising therefrom be, and the same is hereby appropriated, under the direction of the president of the United States, to the purchase or manufacture of other arms for the use of the United States: Provided, That such arms be not delivered to any state or their agents until the payment of the purchase money be first made into the treasury of the United States, in money or in the stock of the United States, at its value as established by an act, intituled "An act to repeal so much of any act or acts as authorise the receipt of evidences of the publick debt, in payment for the land of the United States, and for other purposes relative to the publick debt:" Provided also, That this provision shall not extend to any purchase, not exceeding five thousand stand of arms, which shall be made by a state which the United States by existing engagement are bound to pay a sum of money, equal to the amount of such purchase.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the house of representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice president of the United States, and president of the senate.
April 2, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To raise for a limited time an additional Military force.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled, That in addition to the present military establishment of the United States, there be raised five regiments of infantry, one regiment of riflemen, one regiment of light artillery, and one regiment of light dragoons, to be enlisted for the term of five years, unless sooner discharged.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, that the said regiments of infantry, riflemen, and artillery, shall consist of ten companies each, and the regiment of light dragoons of eight troops; and the field and staff officers of each regiment of one colonel, one lieutenant-colonel, one major, one adjutant, one quarter master, one pay master, one surgeon, one surgeon's mate, one serjeant-major, one quarter master serjeant, two principal musicians, and for the regiment of light dragoons, one riding master; each company of infantry and riflemen to consist of one captain, one first and one second lieutenant, one second lieutenant, one ensign, two cadets, four serjeants, four corporals, two musicians, and sixty-eight privates; each company of artillery of one captain, one first and one second lieutenant, two cadets, four serjeants, four corporals, two musicians, eight artificers, and fifty-eight matrosses; and each troop of light dragoons, of one captain, one first and one second lieutenant, one cornet, two cadets, four serjeants, four corporals, two musicians, one saddler, one farrier, and sixty-four privates.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That when in the opinion of the President of the United States, a suitable proportion of the troops authorised by this
act shall be raised, there may be appointed two additional brigadier generals, who shall be entitled to one aid-de-camp each, to be taken from the subalterns of the line; two brigade inspectors, and two brigade quarter masters; and such number of hospital surgeons, and surgeons mates as the service may require, but not exceeding five surgeons and fifteen mates, with one steward, and one ward master in each hospital; and the brigade inspectors appointed under this act shall be taken from the line; and the brigade quarter masters, the adjutants, regimental quarter masters and pay masters from the subalterns of the line.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the compensation of the officers, cadets, non-commissioned officers, musicians, artificers and privates, authorised by this act shall be, viz. to each brigadier-general, one hundred and four dollars per month, twelve rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and sixteen dollars per month for forage when not furnished by the publick; each brigade inspector, thirty dollars per month, in addition to his pay in the line; each brigade quarter master and aid-de-camp twenty dollars, and each adjutant regimental quarter master and pay master, ten dollars per month, in addition to their pay in the line, and to each six dollars per month for forage when not furnished as aforesaid; each hospital surgeon, seventy five dollars per month, six rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and twelve dollars per month for forage when not furnished as aforesaid; each hospital's surgeon mate, forty dollars per month, two rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and six dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid; each hospital steward, twenty dollars per month and two rations per day, or an equivalent in money; to the colonel of light dragoons, ninety dollars per month, six rations per day, and forage for five horses; to the lieutenant-colonel of light dragoons seventy five dollars per month, five rations per day, and forage for four horses; to the major of light dragoons, sixty dollars per month, four rations per day, and forage for four horses; to each captain of light dragoons, fifty dollars per month, three rations per day and forage for three horses; to each lieutenant of light dragoons thirty-three and one third dollars per month, two rations per day, and forage for two horses; to each cornet of light dragoons, twenty-six and two thirds dollars per month, two rations per day, and forage for two horses; to the riding master, twenty-six and two thirds dollars per month, two rations per day, and forage for two horses; each saddler and farrier, ten dollars per month, one ration per day, and a suit of uniform cloathing annually; and all other officers, cadets, non-commissioned officers, musicians, artificers and privates, authorised by this act, shall receive the like pay, cloathing, rations, forage and other emoluments as the officers cadets, non commissioned officers, musicians, artificers and privates of the present military establishment: Provided, The officers and riding master furnish their own horses and accoutrements and actually keep in service the aforesaid number of horses to entitle them to the aforesaid allowance for forage, or its equivalent in money: And provided also, That the whole or any part of the regiment of light dragoons shall be liable to serve on foot as light infantry until by order of the President of the United States, horses and accoutrements, shall be provided to equip the whole or any part thereof as mounted dragoons.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the officers, cadets, non-commissioned officers, musicians, artificers, and privates, raised pursuant to this act shall be entitled to the like compensation in case of disability by wounds and otherwise incurred in the service as the officers, cadets, non-commissioned officers, musicians, artificers, and privates, in the present military establishment, and with them shall be subject to the rules and articles of war which have been established or may be hereafter by law [be] established: And that the provisions of the act entitled "An act fixing the military peace establishment of the United States," relative to the widow, child, or children of any commissioned officer who shall die, while in the service of the United States, by reason of any wound received in actual service of the United States, to courts martial, the regulation and compensation of recruiting officers, the age, size, qualifications and bounties of recruits, arrears of pay, the bonds and duties of pay masters, penalties for desertion, punishment of persons who shall procure or entice any soldier to desert, or shall purchase from any soldier his arms, uniform cloathing, or any part thereof; and the punishment of any commanding officer of any ship or vessel who shall receive on board of his ship or vessel, as one of his crew, knowing him to have deserted or otherwise carry away any such soldier, or shall refuse to deliver him up to the orders of his commanding officer; to the oath or affirmation to be taken, and subscribed by officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates, to the allowance of extra expense to any commissioned officer in travelling and sitting on general courts martial, to arrears of non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates for debts, to soldiers discharged from service, except by way of punishment, shall be in force and applied to all persons, matters and things within the intent and meaning of this act, in the same manner as if they were inserted at large in the same.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the subsistence of the officers of the army, when not received in kind, shall be estimated at twenty cents per ration.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That there shall be appointed to each brigade one chaplain, who shall be entitled to the same pay and emoluments as a major in the infantry.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That in the recess of the Senate the President of the United
States is hereby authorized to appoint all or any of the officers, other than the general officers, proper to be appointed under this act, which appointments shall be submitted to the senate at the next session for their advice and consent.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That every commissioned and staff officer to be appointed in virtue of this act shall be a citizen of the United States or some of the territories thereof.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO. CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED, April 12, 1808. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Making provision for arming and equipping the whole body of the Militia of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the annual sum of two hundred thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of providing arms and military equipments for the whole body of the militia of the United States, either by purchase or manufacture by and on account of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be and he is hereby authorized to purchase sites for, and erect such additional arsenals and manufactories of arms as he may deem expedient under limitations and restrictions now provided by law: Provided also, That so much of any law as restricts the number of workmen in the armories of the United States to one hundred men, be and the same hereby is repealed.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all the arms procured in virtue of this act shall be transmitted to the several states composing this union, and territories thereof, to each state and territory respectively in proportion to the number of the effective militia in each state and territory, and by each state and territory to be distributed to the militia in such state and territory, under such rules and regulations as shall be by law prescribed by the legislature of each state and territory.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the house of representatives. S. SMITH, President of the senate, pro tempore. April 23, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
NORFOLK RACES.
Over the New Bridge Course, will commence on MONDAY the 6th of June, free for any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, (except those owned by B. Wall Wilkes, of Brunswick County, Virginia, or in which he may be interested in the running of) agreeable to the weights of the New-Market Course, and the rules of the course.
FIRST DAY.
A Post Sweepstakes for 3 and 4 year Colts—weight for age—one mile heats—50 Dollars entrance.
SECOND DAY.
A Purse of 400 Dollars—four mile heats—30 Dollars entrance—weight for age.
THIRD DAY.
A Purse of 100 Dollars—one mile heats—the best three in five, with catch weights—10 dollars entrance.
FOURTH DAY.
A Purse of 200 Dollars—two mile heats—20 Dollars entrance—weight for age.
A SADDLE and BRIDLE will be run for every afternoon during the Races.
Part of the Horses ages will be required—Entrance made with Col. Kemp, at the Exchange, by 8 o'Clock, P. M. each day.
The Course is well enclosed with a high fence, and so ditched as to secure its being in good order.
R. H. COCKE, & CO. tdr
May 9.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendant qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss.
Where also may be had, THE IMPERIAL WASH,
For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots—Also,
A quantity of Patent Medicines.
Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops; Dr. Robinson's Elixir of Health and Wine Bitters; Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges; Lee's Ointment for the cure of the itch in once using; Anderson's Pills, &c. &c.
Any person wishing to have any of the above articles to sell again may be supplied by applying immediately to T. DYOFE, No 39, Main-Street. May 9.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the 29th of last month, a French Mulatto Girl named SOPHIA, about 16 years of age. I will give the above reward to any person or persons that will deliver her to me.
ROBE, No. 82, Main-Street. May 9.
A Meeting of the Creditors of JOHN COWPER & CO is requested at the Exchange Coffee House on Thursday next, the 12th instant, at 12 o'clock.
James Tucker, Assignee of John Cowper & Co. May 6.
FOR RENT,
The STORE-HOUSE on Main-Street, lately occupied by Hunter & Gatewood, immediate possession may be had. Apply to John Nivison. May 6.

The change of publick sentiment in the state of New-York, is not less extraordinary, than unexpected. We are not so sanguine as the Editor of the American Citizen appears apprehensive. The most we look for is manifestation of publick sentiment, that will convince the present majority, that it is not so powerful as to bear down all opposition. Heretofore the republican party have insisted that the cities and towns were corrupted by foreign attachments and prejudices. In New York however this theory like many of their theories has been proved false, as the city of New-York gave them an immense majority while the independent citizens of the Country, supported the federal cause.
In Massachusetts the senate are federal; the election for members to the other branch of the legislature commenced on Monday the 2d. The federal papers count with confidence on a majority. If they are right, the calculations upon the next Presidency will undergo some change. We do not calculate upon a federal candidate being nominated, but the legislature of New-York being federal, that, and the legislature of Massachusetts electing the Electors, will choose men of very different politics than were expected.
For the honour of federal principles we hope the federalists of New-York will use their victory with moderation, and endeavour to conciliate and not alienate, and above all things to abstain from the odious practice of depriving honest men of offices, merely on account of their political sentiments. Pennsylvania is making a vigorous effort to obtain a federal Governor, and federal electors, but with what prospect of success we do not undertake to say, nor after what has happened in New York, can we venture a conjecture on the subject.
GENERAL MOREAU arrived at Charleston on the 2d inst. and left it the next day in the Northern Stage.
ALBANY, May 2. ELECTION.—The result of the late general election in this state, so far as the same has come to our knowledge, is the most flattering to correct federal principles, of any which has taken place for many years—Counties, which have uniformly been in the democratic ranks, have this year, by large majorities, decided for federal men and federal measures—wavering and doubtful counties have become confirmed in correct principles, and federal counties have doubled and trebled their usual majorities; and we are warranted in the expectation that the house of assembly, which for eight or ten years has been democratick, will now be federal—The eastern district has elected their federal senator—the middle district has undoubtedly carried its senator against the Clintonian candidate—and we are not without good hopes that the western federal senators are also chosen. Our representation in congress is also materially changed—At present we have but two federal members in that body—there are now elect at least seven, probably nine—which will give this state a federal majority in the national councils at Washington.
In our next we hope to be able to lay before our readers such a statement as fully to verify their most sanguine expectations—at present we can only give them the result of the following counties:
Table with 2 columns: County Name, Federal majority. Rows include Albany, Rensselaer, Montgomery, Schoharie, Columbia, Ulster, Greene.
Members of Congress, Elect. Killian K. Van Rensselaer, James Emmet, Barent Gardenier, Thomas Salmons, Robert Le Roy Livingston, Harman Knickerbacker, and probably judge Bailey of Clinton, and Mr. Howell of Ontario.
Senators. David Hopkins, Edward P. Livingston. Mr. Blydenburgh for the counties of King, Queens, and Suffolk, make seven certain.
New-York, May 4. Capt. Barry, who arrived at this port on Sunday from Madeira, which island he left on the 9th of March, informs us he read in the French papers at Madeira, that the emperor Napoleon had created TALLEYRAND King of Portugal.
Arrived yesterday the French privateer schooner La Confiance, captain Gemer, 21 days from Point Petre, Guadalupe, in distress! mounting 6 sixes, and one 18 pounder, and carrying 47 men. This is the privateer that lately captured the Duke of Montrose Packet. We learn by a passenger, that flour was 22, pork 40, and beef 20 dollars a barrel—that all the sugar plantations had been filled with ground provisions—That flour, &c. was daily arriving from the British islands—That the French brig Surveillante, had arrived at Guadalupe from Rochefort with dispatches, and that four French brigs had arrived at Martinique from France, with flour in sacks—That the English had taken the island of Descada—and, that Guadalupe had been put in a complete state of defence, and did not fear 12,000 men.
The captain of the French privateer schooner La Confiance informs us that Guadalupe is blockaded by a British squadron, and has about six month's provisions. Point Petre has a garrison of about 4000 men, and has been put into a complete state of defence.
We understand that the United States sloop of war Wasp is taking on board stores and troops, and will sail in a few days for Passamaquoddy, to prevent the evasions of the embargo law at that place.
No additional returns of the election were yesterday received, but reports, which are entitled to some credit, are very unfavourable. In the middle and eastern districts, federalism is triumphant. I am disposed to cherish a hope of something favourable to republicanism from the western district, but I cannot. The anti-embargo current is irresistible. This state is in all probability gone. My alarms are for the PRESIDENCY. If New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland follow the scandalous example of this state, who can say, extraordinary and astonishing as it may seem, that our next president will not be a federalist? American Citizen.
Last evening, and since writing the above the Northern Mail arrived and brought the following unpleasant information. Washington county has given the republican candidates for the assembly a small majority. Last year our majority in this county was 800. Oscego, one of the most republican counties in the state, has given a majority of two hundred for the federal candidates for the assembly! Last year, Oscego gave a republican majority of between 7 and 800. Heretofore this county was deemed as safe as Suffolk. Where will the Mana stop? What an unscrupulous revolution! How mortifying to our principles and our pride! Ibid.
COMMUNICATED. The character of the state is gone—her REPUBLICANISM has failed. The GIANT was off his guard: he has slept and suffered the Lilliputians to steal upon him in silence and ignominiously bind him down with a cord that will require his mighty strength, when aroused, and his utmost exertions to break. Ibid.
From the Philadelphia True American.
LAW INTELLIGENCE.
Murray and Mumford vs. The Insurance Company of the state of Pennsylvania. In the Circuit Court of the United States.
APRIL SESSIONS, 1808. This cause came on to be argued on the following facts: The plaintiffs, on the 21st October, 1803, effected insurance on the ship Hope, from Gottenburg to New-York, in the New York Insurance office, to the amount of four thousand dollars, valuing her at four thousand dollars. On the 20th December, in the same year, they effected insurance on the same ship and voyage, to the amount of four thousand dollars, valuing her in that policy at six thousand dollars, in the office of the defendants, the Insurance Company of Pennsylvania. At the time of effecting this last insurance, the defendants had no notice of the prior insurance effected by New York.
The real value of the ship, when she sailed from New York, exceeded six thousand dollars. A partial loss took place by one of the perils insured against, and the plaintiffs settled with the New York company, and received from them an average, calculated upon the four thousand dollars by them insured.
The parties to the present action, referred it to three merchants, to ascertain the amount of average loss, and return premium due to the plaintiffs, if, in the opinion of the court, on a case stated, the defendants should be adjudged liable at all upon the second policy.
The plaintiffs claimed before the referees, an average loss on 2,000 dollars, which they alleged to be uncovered by the first policy, amounting to 696 dollars, and 96 cents; and a return premium, on the other 2000 dollars (that being covered by the first insurance at New York) amounting to 110 dollars; being, together, 806 dollars and 96 cents.
For that sum, with several years interest, the referees reported in favour of the plaintiffs, amounting to 1003 dollars and 85 cents, subject to the opinion of the court on the question of law—Whether the defendants are liable on the last mentioned policy, for the amount reported—Or, whether, by reason of the prior insurance at New York, the same is absolutely void. In which case, the defendants agreed they were bound to return the whole premium received, with interest.
Both policies contain the usual printed clause, "That if the assured shall have made any other insurance upon the premises aforesaid, prior in date to this policy, then the said company shall be answerable only for so much as the amount of such prior assurance may be deficient towards fully covering the premium hereby insured, and the said company to return the premium upon so much of the sum by them insured, as they shall be, by such prior assurance, exonerated from."
The case was argued on Monday, the 25th of April, by Messrs. Hallowell and Hare, for the plaintiffs; and by Rawle and Lewis for the defendants.
For the plaintiffs, it was insisted, that if the first policy had been open, and not valued, no doubt could arise as to the legal operation of these two insurances: the first would have been good for the amount subscribed; the second for 2,000 dollars, (so much being uncovered by the first) for the remaining 2,000 dollars of the sum subscribed on the second policy, it would have been void, that being included in the first; and upon this last 2,000 dollars a return premium would of course have been due to the plaintiffs; that the circumstance of the first being valued, made no difference, as between these parties; the result, therefore, is the same, as if it had been open; it is agreed by the case stated, that the real value of the ship exceeded 6000 dollars, the valuation fixed by the defendants in their contract; of course, in the first policy, the ship was undervalued, and Marshall, in his Treatise on insurance, page 200, says, "If the property be undervalued in a policy, the merchant himself runs the risk of the deficiency;" according to this doctrine, the plaintiffs, after the 21st of October, stood their own insurers for 2000 dollars; on the 20th of December following, they did not chuse to continue so, and what was to prevent them covering that sum, whenever they found it prudent, at a fair premium? Or, in other words, had they not an insurable interest left after effecting the first insurance? Doubtless they had. The only effect of the first valuation, was to fix the amount as between the parties to that contract, for their own convenience merely: it could affect no other persons—Here the defendants
have bound themselves by their own valuation of 6000 dollars, they cannot recede from it, and it is admitted in the case to be consistent with the truth, as she was really worth that sum.
It is stated that the defendants were not informed of the prior insurance—it was unnecessary—no law requires it, no case calls for it; the very terms of the special clause which has lately been introduced into policies, to prevent the operation of the rule of contribution amongst different sets of underwriters, necessarily imply that such communication cannot be made. In this case there was no fraud, no material concealment, no over valuation; and the plaintiffs, if they recover the sum reported in addition to what they have received from the first insurers, will receive an indemnity and no more; and where that only is sought for, and every thing appears fair, these contracts of insurance should be liberally construed. The case is not affected by the prior valuation, it only operates on those who agree to it. As to the objection that may be urged, that in case of a total loss, the whole ship must have been abandoned to the first underwriters, and nothing would then be left to cede to the defendants; it is a sufficient answer, to say, that the event has not occurred; a partial loss only has taken place, in which there is no difference between a valued and an open policy—no abandonment has been made to either set of underwriters, or could be called for. If a total loss had happened, and the plaintiffs had actually made a cession of the whole ship to the insurers, then indeed there might be ground to urge that the policy now under consideration would have been rendered void, but the question before us is whether it was void in its inception and creation. An event might occur where the plaintiffs are, to abandon on a total loss, to the second underwriters, and not resort to the first at all; as for instance, if the first should be insolvent—Emerson 275, and one Johnson's New York Reports 385, were cited to show that a valuation was only conclusive between the parties, to the policy containing it.
For the defendant, it was urged that the first policy being valued, the second was absolutely void; the assured having deprived themselves of the power of ceding any part of the property to the defendants, inasmuch as the first underwriters would be entitled on total loss and abandonment to the whole; that as the defendants had no notice of the prior insurance when they subscribed their policy, they on that ground were discharged, it being a concealment of a material fact on the part of the plaintiffs. The cases of McKim against the Phoenix Insurance Company in this court; and of Yard's assignees against Murgatroyd, in the supreme court of Pennsylvania, were cited and relied upon by the defendants counsel, as having decided principles, which must govern this case and terminate it in favour of the defendants; they went into a full examination of those cases and comparison of them with the present; they insisted also, and entered into arguments of considerable length, to prove that the plaintiffs were conclusively bound by the first valuation.
On the 26th, Judge Washington delivered the Opinion of the Court.
The case seems almost too plain to warrant an argument—The parties to this suit have agreed by the policy, on which the action is founded, that the property insured was worth $6000, and the defendants bound themselves to the extent of $4000, the sum subscribed to cover so much of the agreed value as had not been covered by any prior insurance. It turns out that $4000 of that value had been previously insured in New York. As to that sum, therefore, the defendants are not liable, but they would have been liable to that amount had the agreed value of the property been $8000, because so much of the value was uncovered by any prior policy. But as in the present case only $2000 of the value was insured when the last policy was effected, the defendants cannot be called upon for a sum exceeding that so left uncovered.
This is the plain import of the contract between these parties, and why should not the defendants comply with it? The reasons assigned are, that the first policy being valued, the insured, in case of a total loss, must have abandoned the whole property saved to the first underwriters, and were thereby incapacitated to cede any thing to the defendants, without doing which he could not demand a total loss from the defendants, and that the omission to communicate to the defendants the existence of the first policy is such a concealment, as rendered this policy void in its inception. In answer to these objections it is sufficient to say, that the plaintiffs do not claim a total loss, and in point of fact, if this were material, they have not abandoned to the New-York company. Claiming only a partial loss from these defendants they are not entitled to an abandonment. It is not the incapacity or the failure to abandon, which can defeat the right of the insured to recover, unless he goes for a total loss. But if the law were otherwise, still the insured is not incapacitated to abandon to the second underwriters, until he has deprived himself of the power of doing so by having previously abandoned to some other underwriters.
It was correctly observed by one of the plaintiff's counsel that he might, if he chose, and sometimes it might be his interest to abandon to the underwriters on the second policy, and take from them so much as such policy, from the terms of it, covered. It follows from these principles, that whether there was or was not a prior policy, was a circumstance of no consequence to the underwriters on the second, except as to the amount for which the latter, in case of loss, might be liable, and therefore notice of such prior policy to them was unnecessary and idle. Besides, the very terms "in case the assured shall have made any prior assurance" imply that whether he has made such or not is a fact unknown to the underwriter on the second policy.
The case of McKim and the Phoenix Insurance is, so far as it resembles the present, against the defendants, in that case the first policy was underwritten by the Philadelphia Insurance company, to the amount of 12,000, and was clearly open. The Phoenix Insurance Company afterwards underwrote 15,000 dollars on the return cargo of coffee, valuing the same at 22 cents per lb. and the question was, whether the plaintiff could recover any thing upon the latter policy, and if any thing, how much? The court decided that the first policy covered as 12,000 dollars would absorb at prime cost and charges instead of the value fixed on that article in the second policy, which of course would leave to be covered by the second policy, as much less of the
cargo, as the difference between the prime cost and charges and 22 cents would amount to, and for so much of the cargo the Phoenix company was held to be answerable. The court so decided that the subsequent agreement of the Philadelphia Company, to waive all their right to the property which might be saved, could not change the nature of the contract entered into by the plaintiff with the Phoenix Insurance company, because at the moment it was made, no more of the cargo was insured but that which the first policy left uncovered, and was void as to so much as was so covered; if so, the subsequent agreement with the Philadelphia company, was, in relation to the Phoenix company, res inter alios acta and could not affect the rights of the Phoenix company. The notice spoken of in that case was not in relation to the existence of a prior policy, but the nature and extent of it.
The case of Yard's assignees vs. Murgatroyd is very imperfectly stated, but it appears, so far as I understand it, to resemble this as little as the one just noticed.
The opinion of the court is, that the plaintiffs are entitled to recover the sum reported by the referees.
FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN.
DOCUMENTS. Laid before the House of Representatives U. S. by Mr. Clark, of New Orleans on the 25th of April last, and ordered to be printed.
No. 1. Translation of a letter from Thomas Power to Don Thomas Portel, commandant of New Madrid, dated June 27, 1796, at New Madrid.
Having received verbal instructions from Mr. James Wilkinson, the American general, to take charge of the money, which by a letter he received from the secretary of the government, D. Andres Armesto, under date the 7th or 8th March last, of which I was bearer, he has advice, is deposited in this post, and being informed by the official letter which you have received on this business from the governor-general of this province, of which you will be pleased to furnish me a copy, that said money is not to be delivered without an express order from the said Mr. Wilkinson. I find myself forced to relate circumstantially, some particulars to smooth and remove the difficulty which the want of a written order on the part of the aforesaid gen. Wilkinson presents. Although the relation may appear an abuse of the confidence with which the governor general of the province and the governor of Natchez and particularly gen. Wilkinson have honoured me, I am persuaded that the urgency of the case which offers will serve me as an excuse and justification. You are not ignorant of the fact, that Don Manuel Gayoso de Lemus, being here in the month of September, of the year last past, he entrusted to me some dispatches of the greatest importance, for gen. Wilkinson, which I carried to Cincinnati, and returned with the answers in the month of November. By order of the said Don Manuel Gayoso, I made immediately another journey in the Ohio, and ascended it to the Red Banks in search of Mr. Sebastian, who came with me to the Ohio, where we met with the governor of Natchez. At the end of December I accompanied this gentleman to Natchez and I went thence to New Orleans. The principal object of my going down was to take charge, by order of gen. Wilkinson, of the money which you have now in deposit for him, which is shewn by the letters which he wrote to the governors of this province and of Natchez; but at my arrival the money had been sent off in one of his majesty's galleys for this place, which I learned from the baron de Carondelet, the intendant, and don Andres de Armesto. I repeatedly [conversed] on this business with the two last of these persons, urging forcibly the necessity of sending sugar, rice and powder to New Madrid, to form a cargo to take to Kentucky with Wilkinson's money, hiding by this means the true intention of the voyage, and giving it the appearance of a commercial speculation. All this Wilkinson had before represented as indispensable, for many reasons, particularly in order to avoid a misfortune similar to that which had already occurred. At last the secretary told me that the cargo in which Mr. Aaron Gregg, the American officer was to go up, was destined for this service, and that as for the crew, he would permit me to choose among the Creoles, resident in this post those who might appear to me the most worthy of confidence; so that I left New Orleans with the belief that at my return to this post, I should find every thing disposed conformable to what I have just related. On arriving at Grenville, I informed gen. Wilkinson of the steps I had no doubt had been taken, from whence has resulted, that he like myself was impressed with the belief that all the measures for executing this service with success, had been taken. I cannot communicate all the motives why Wilkinson has not given me an order in writing; but one of them was, that he did not know the sum of money which you had to deliver to his order, the governor not having written a word to him on the subject—the secretary only saying that his money was deposited in New Madrid, without expressing the sum. In the letters in cypher from general Wilkinson for the governor, which are here inclosed, he tells them, that he has sent me to bring the aforesaid money, informing you that the number 1 is for the governor general of the province, and the number 2 for Don Manuel Gayoso. I will add, that general Wilkinson, when I represented to him that on presenting myself without his order in writing, some difficulty might arise, authorized me, if the case required it, to write an order that you should deliver his money, specifying the sum there might be, signing it in his name, and giving you a receipt therefor. I cannot omit, that the commission of gen. Wilkinson was so sudden, so urgent, that it was extended even to limiting my return to my destination by the 1st of August, of which I advise you, that you may endeavour not to delay the service. I believe that the governor general is not ignorant of the embarrassments of gen. Wilkinson, nor can he be ignorant, that for a long time past he has been expecting this money, the delay of which has been the cause of much trouble to him, involving him in great difficulties; and I can assure you, confidentially, that he will be very much disgusted with any delays in the expedition, which might be productive of serious injury. As for the mode of carrying the money, it is evident that to take it openly, would be too scandalous a thing, if it were not to say mad ess! The unhappy result of the expedition of the unfortunate Henry Owen,

ought to serve us as a beacon, in order not to lose ourselves on the same rock, and to make us take another course less dangerous. I would wish to put a bag of one thousand dollars in a barrel of coffee or sugar, so that although the difference of the respective gravity, between silver, sugar and coffee, be very great, the quantity being so small, it would not be easily known. It would likewise be prudent to carry some barrels without money, in order to sell them before arriving at Cincinnati, if it should so happen that any one should offer to buy these goods—because not to sell them when it might be done to advantage, would excite suspicion; and to complete the disguise, it would be well to take a certain quantity of powder and rum. If these dispositions should appear defective, I beg you to make such changes as may be to your mind. God preserve you many years.
THOMAS POWER.
Don Thomas Portel.
New Madrid, June 27, 1796.
No. II.
Translation of a letter from Don Thomas Portel to Mr. Thomas Power dated New Madrid, June 27th, 1796.
"Having well considered the contents of your letter of this day, I mention that I agree in every thing to the whole of the reflections you place before me, and although at first sight it appears that I ought to avail myself of the decision of the governor general as he prescribes to me in his official letter of the 20th January, of the present year, and of which I enclose you a copy which you request of me, the circumstances which you expose are such that they leave me nothing more to do than to tell you to forward me a memorandum of the number of pounds of coffee, sugar, barrels in which to fill the powder and rum you desire for your expedition, because so soon as I receive it I will get it ready as you desire, informing you that for the merchandise you must sign me acknowledgment of having received it, &c. and for the money a receipt, as the attorney of general Wilkinson."
In order that the charge may be ready as you may want it I have written official letter to lieut. col. Don Vincent Folch that he may send it as soon as possible, because as nothing was said to me of what you have now mentioned respecting it, Mr. Francis Laughton asked it of me for an affair of service, and took it loaded with corn to the fort of San Fernando, and it has not been returned, although I have required it, thinking it might be wanted here, Don Vincent Folch having answered me, that if I had not orders to keep it there was none to return it. The two letters in cypher remain in my hands, which I shall forward by the first safe opportunity with the distinction you point out, No. 1. to the governor general, and No. 2. to the governor of Natchez.
As for packing the money and arranging the barrels; as soon as they are ready, between you and myself all this may be done without any one else acquiring a knowledge of it. God preserve you many years.
New Madrid, 27th June, 1796.
THOMAS PORTEL.
To Don Thomas Power.
Gen. Wilkinson's secret instructions to Power, in the hand writing of P. Nolan, gen. Wilkinson's agent.
To proceed to Gallipolis, to make application and proposition to the leading characters there, to induce them to move to New Madrid, with all the French of the settlement; and to urge this point in such measure as to attract the attention of the publick officers there, whose report to the executive will immediately follow, and will account for his frequent mission to take place; to return as rapidly as possible to that with flour and proceed without a moment's delay to New Orleans, in the route to see Newman; and to enter on the subject of his desertion; to inform him of the facts which have transpired, and the opinions prevalent; to urge his return at the request of all his friends; to assure him of safety, and of such rewards as he may demand. Also, that being pardoned for the imputed offence, no further process can lie against him for the same, that the oath which he was sworn to take, being made while in —, is itself a nullity, and cannot be offered in crimination of him; it will be necessary that he should take down his examination, founded upon the interrogations furnished him, and if they prove material to the examination of Wayne and his Associates, then he must embark N—under a fictitious name, at N. O. for Philadelphia, and having arrived there, must lodge him in some retired place, and call upon me under cover of the night—for further advice, you will hear of me at—. If N—cannot be prevailed upon to return under dispositions favourable to my views, then let his declaration on oath be circumstantially taken to all the points enumerated in the interrogations, in the presence of Dr. Hower, col. Bruin, Daniel Clark, or any three or four of the most notorious respectable Americans of the Natchez district; let these gentlemen certify to two copies and to the original, and let them be transmitted to me through different channels: P. to take charge of the original. Mr. P. must take with him credentials from the gov. of Louisiana, acquitting him of any political connexion or agency injurious or hostile to the interests of the United States. He must carry to Philadelphia testimonials of his family and character, addressed to as many of the native respectable merchants of that city as possible: these may be readily procured from New Orleans and Havana. It is indispensable that P. should meet me in Philadelphia; for the rest, let him rely on my friendship and address. To collect from Bradford every information respecting the Pittsburg —on, which may be employed, should it be found necessary to disgrace certain persons: to bear no paper upon him, which carries my name upon it.
Employ the 640 dollars accr la cargaison to pay expenses and lay in a cargo of best flour—pour la ville—where it will help to reimburse. In making your settlement, take care to secure me the 640 dollars advanced, and bring them with you—I have urged peremptorily the necessity of your presence at the metropolis, bring me N— if upon examination you find his presence of more consequence than his deposition when taken as directed—I believe he was caused to desert by Ohara, protest him to that point—you are to bring papers but my name is not to be written or spoken. You must do the needful below to expose and detect past treachery or indiscretion, and to prevent either in future; I have referred particularly on this head. I shall expect you impatiently. Should I continue
where I am, I shall wish you near me—if I cross the water you are to accompany. Bring every credential of family and fortune to repulse the insinuations of — trust something to my address, and put faith in my honour & affections to the grave.
No. IV.
Translation of a letter from Thomas Power, to the Baron de Carondelet, dated New Orleans, 9th May, 1797.
"Included your excellency will receive the documents relative to my last confidential expedition, made by your excellency's order on the Ohio; of which I have already given you a narrative, as well verbal, as in writing. The remarks which follow, serve for its elucidation."
I left New Madrid with ten oarsmen and a palter: the provisions which were delivered to the crew were: biscuit for a month, meat for do. rum for 15 days.
To disguise, as far as possible, the true object of the expedition, we had hired the people under the same conditions as are common in commercial voyages, so that the monthly rations allowed by the king, did not even last fifteen days. The reasons why I issued to the crew extraordinary allowances of liquor daily, counting from the day we left red bank, until our arrival at the falls of the Ohio, was to encourage them to row with vigour, that lieutenant Steel, whom I thought in pursuit of me, might not again take me; because had I fallen into his hands a second time, I was lost. As respects the 150 for the horse which I bought to make the journey from Frankfort to Cincinnati, and the expenses which occurred on this journey, they were indispensable, for a double motive; to carry my complaint against Steel, for having offered so great an insult to our flag, and to give advice of my arrival to the American general, Mr. James Wilkinson, that he might take the necessary measures.
I have to add that the motive which has induced me to dispose of the merchandise which I received of I. & A. Hunt, in exchange for the coffee and sugar, was to give credit to the opinion, which I myself had raised, that I had come to purchase horses to take to Natchez in order to better the breed in that district—besides this as the occurrence with Steel had awakened suspicions, excited apprehensions, and attracted the attention of the inhabitants of the western country; all had their eyes directed on me, so that I found myself obliged to do something which should please them, that it might serve me as a safe conduct to quit those parts, by which this means I happily effected. The mare of which the statement No. 1. makes mention, was lost on my arrival at New Madrid, in the woods, where she died of thirst, the excessive frost, having entirely frozen up the water. The stud horse I delivered on going down, to don Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, but he returned him to me a short time since, and I have him carefully kept, until your excellency is pleased to make disposition respecting him. Of the sum of $640, which I was to deliver to Mr. James Wilkinson, I have only delivered him 9000, having retained the $640 to avoid the unfortunate result with which I was threatened, and likewise to provide what was necessary for the crew during the voyage. The following are the documents which are enclosed:
No. 1. The account sales of the merchandise, laden, &c. No. 2. Account of the expenses for the crew. No. 3. Account of the expenditure of the $640. No. 4. Statement which shews in what manner the merchandise has been made use of. No. 5. Ditto, which shews what is due to me. No. 6. Invoice of I. & A. Hunt.
All of which are accompanied with the obligation of Mr. N. Welch for 105 dollars, and the two receipts of Mr. Boyd, the one for 468 dollars, the value of a horse, and the other for 200 dollars, for the value of a mare. The balance which appears in my favor, according to the statements 3 and 4, as well as the account of my monthly pay, for 14 months, I beg your excellency will be pleased to direct that it should be remitted to me, or delivered to Mr. Philip Nolan, to whom I have given advice on this subject. Mr. James Wilkinson, in the instructions which he has given me, directs that I should present to your excellency the account of the expenses to which the 640 dollars have been applied, (and I have done so in the statement No. 3.) that he may be reimbursed said account. The instructions say, "in making your settlement, take care to secure me the 640 dollars advanced, and bring them with you." Altho' he charged me to take them to him to the U. States, I am of opinion that no one is better suited to remit them than Mr. Philip Nolan, as your excellency has now resolved that I should remain in this province. Your excellency will please suffer me to assure you, that in every particular I have acted with prudence, with honor, and the disinterestedness of an honest man, as well as with the zeal and fidelity which the king's service requires, and with the vigilance and activity—[here there is a line unintelligible.] I deserve nothing, and expect nothing for having fulfilled the obligations of a good subject to his majesty, unless your excellency will be pleased to procure me opportunities of displaying the inclination I feel of sacrificing myself for the prosperity of my country and the glory of my sovereign. God preserve your excellency many years.
THOMAS POWER.
New Orleans, 9th May, 1797.
No. V.
Translation of the answer to the foregoing, dated New Orleans, 28th May, 1797.
There remain in my hands the six documents relative to the account of the last expedition which you made in the Ohio, and which you enclosed to me in your official letter of the 9th instant, and they are as follows:
No. 1. Account sales of the effects laden at New Madrid. No. 2. Another of the expenses of the crew. No. 3. Account of the expenditure of the 640 dollars. No. 4. Statement which shews how the merchandise has been employed. No. 5. Statement which shews the money due to you, &c. No. 6. Original invoice of J. and A. Hunt.
On account of it there will be delivered to you 1000 dollars, that you may make preparations for your journey, in the new commission which I entrust to your care. It is necessary to see how you can get rid of the horse, with the least possible loss, as well as to recover the debt of Nicholas Welch, or have it recovered; for which purpose I enclose on his obligation, and likewise the proceeds of the merchandise, which to the amount of 363 dollars you delivered to Don Pedro Derbigny, in order to give an account to the court without these balances, which cause trouble, and appear
speculations, when they are no more than the effect of necessity, and the difficulty which these commissions cause in places where there are no resources, when you have to deceive the vigilance of spies. As you finish these matters, and as soon as your present commission is fulfilled, you will give me advice.—God preserve you many years.
New Orleans, 28th May, 1797.
THE BARON DE CARONDELET.
To Mr. Thomas Power.
(The following letter was not among the other documents laid before Congress, but was by the writer of his own accord furnished Mr. Clark, and with his permission, and at Mr. Clark's request, that the latter gentleman should use as he should think proper.
[COPY.]
LANCASTER, January 21, 1808
SIR—In reply to your favour of the 16th, I assure you, that during my residence in our southern country, I do not recollect to have ever received a hint, that the late Mr. P. Nolan was concerned in any plans, or intrigue injurious to the United States. On the contrary, in all our private and confidential conversations, he appeared strongly attached to the interest and welfare of our country.
With that candour which is due from one gentleman to another, I shall relate the whole of my agency in the business to which you allude. Mr. Eppes's resolution in some measure removes the injunction of secrecy.
Before I left Philadelphia in the year 1796, as commissioner on behalf of the United States, to carry into effect our treaty with Spain, President Washington communicated to me in the most confidential manner that supicio had been signified to him of certain citizens of the United States, improperly connecting themselves with the Spanish government, among whom you were particularly noticed. He thought it a business of so much importance, both to the honour and safety of the country, as to merit a thorough, though private investigation, and directed me to pay strict attention to that subject.
On my arrival at Cincinnati, it was hinted to me, that you had had several interviews, (some of them private) with a Spanish agent; and who, it was asserted, had brought a considerable sum of money into Kentucky. This information appeared to me at that time to merit so little attention, that I never communicated it to our government.
Immediately on my arrival at Natchez, I heard the common reports of the time, from Green, Hutchins and others; they never had any influence on my mind. The doubts and suspicions of col. Bruin, and the late Daniel Clark made some impression, but never so much as to be the subject of a communication.
About the latter end of May, or the beginning of June, in the year 1797, I was minutely informed of the mission of Mr. Power to the state of Kentucky and Tennessee—The object of the mission, with the propositions he would make to those states, to induce a separation from the union, and that he was instructed by the Baron de Carondelet, not to return without having an interview with you. His being so often detained and examined in the states above mentioned, was owing to letters which I had forwarded to some confidential persons for that purpose. Mr. Power left Natchez to effect the object of his mission on the 5th of June, 1797, which I believe, is the date of my communication to the department of state on that subject.
In October, 1797, I received, (and probably) from the same source, the outlines of a plan for dismembering the United States, in which your name was mentioned as one of the principals. That the correspondence between yourself and the officers of his Catholic majesty was deciphered by the aid of a pocket dictionary. (This circumstance, I think is mentioned in my communication to the department of state on that subject, bearing date the 14th day of November, 1797.)
In the beginning of November, 1798, a confidential letter of governor Gayoso fell into my hands for a short time—in that letter, you, with several others, are mentioned as having been in the interest and pay of Spain. The interesting parts of that letter were reduced to cypher, and accompanied by my dispatches of the 8th of the month above mentioned. The original is, I presume, in the hands of either D. Clark, or T. Power.
About the 16th of Oct. 1799, captain Portell, who then commanded at Apalachicola, informed me, that at New Madrid, in the year 1796, he put on board a boat under the direction of Mr. T. Power, 9640 dollars for your use. I questioned him frequently, whether this money was not on account of some mercantile transaction? He declared it was not. He likewise mentioned several other gentlemen, who received money from the Spanish government by the same conveyance, and assured me that they were considered as pensioners by the officers of his Catholic majesty. I entered the 9640 dollars on a piece of paper (now in my possession,) and handed it to captain Portell, who told me it was correct.
Thus far is one side of the picture; but let us now take a view of the other. So far as your conduct in that country, while we were both employed in it, came under my observation, it was perfectly correct, and such as I should expect from a gentleman, and a friend to his country, and is mentioned with eulogium in several of my communications to the department of state. I am, sir, &c.
(Signed) ANDREW ELLICOTT.
Gen. James Wilkinson.
*This communication is in cypher.
LIVERPOOL, March 9.
The committee appointed at the publick meeting of the merchants and inhabitants interested in the trade to America, appointed Mr. Wm. Rathbone, Mr. James Cropper, and Mr. Thomas Martin, delegates to take up the petition then concluded upon, and to further the objects of it in London. These gentlemen are now there; and it is with much pleasure that we insert the following copy of a letter addressed to the chairman, by Alexander Baring, esq. M. P.
Portland Square, 1st March, 1808.
SIR,
I beg leave to return you my thanks for your obliging communication of the 27th of February, and take the liberty of expressing, through you, to the merchants and inhabitants of Liverpool, interested in the trade with the United States, the high sense I entertain of the very flattering notice they were pleased to take at their publick meeting on the 26th, of my humble efforts to contribute towards forming a correct publick opinion on the subject of the valuable commercial intercourse between this country and America, and of the dangers with which we are threatened by the measures of our government now in agitation.
The approbation of gentlemen so well qualified to take a liberal and enlarged view of the general commercial interest of this empire, and particularly so to judge of the nature and value of our connexion with America, from the pre-eminence of Liverpool in this particular branch, is not only highly gratifying to me, but serves to strengthen the opinions my own experience induced me to entertain by the strongest confirmation they are capable of receiving.
In expressing to the merchants of Liverpool how sensible I am of the distinguished honours they have conferred upon me, I beg leave to add my best wishes for the success of the important object committed to the deputation now in London, and in which I consider the country most deeply interested; and I most sincerely hope that their exertions may contribute to avert the ruinous consequences of our own ignorance at a period when the country is unavoidably exposed to distress, for which there is no remedy.
I have the honour to be, with great respect, sir, your most obedient servant,
(Signed) ALEX. BARING.
James Cropper, esq. Chairman of the meeting of merchants and inhabitants of Liverpool, trading to the United States of America.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Richmond, Seaman, 3 days from New-York. Sch'r Ploughboy, Hall, 4 days from Charleston. Sch'r Thetis, Denison, 6 days from Savannah. Sch'r Laurel, Hopkins, 6 days from Charleston. In Hampton Roads, bound to George-town, sch'r Brother's Return, Magruder, 16 days from Barbados—Flour $33. The sloop Venus, Boush, of this port, from St. Mary's, arrived at Charleston on Thursday last.
York County Court, April 18, 1808.
Ordered, That Thomas Griffin, Gaw- in L. Corbin, and Peyton Southall, gentlemen, be appointed Commissioners to let to the lowest bidder at the expense of this County, the building of a CLERK'S OFFICE as soon as possible, for the use of the said County, on the publick square in the town of York, on the plan and of the dimensions following, viz—The House to be of brick and covered with slate or tile, 20 by 12 feet in the clear, 10 feet pitch in the clear, a chimney, a brick floor, and a passage at the entry; two and an half bricks thick to the water table, and two bricks thick above—the wood work whereof to be neatly painted; bond with approved security for the due and faithful performance of this work of the under-taker is to be taken, and returned by the said commissioners to this Court. Copy, Attest.
S. Shields, Jun. C. Y. C.
The Commissioners above named are anxious to proceed in the execution of the above order, as early as possible, and will be glad to receive proposals for the erection of the building mentioned in the preceding order immediately.
Thomas Griffin, } Com'rs. Gawin L. Corbin, } Peyton Southall, }
York Town, 9th May, 1808.
On Thursday next, the 12th instant, at 10 o'Clock, will be Sold for Cash, at the Store in Market-Square, lately occupied by Mr. Vincent, A quantity of Seasonable DRY GOODS.
S. MARKS, Jun.
Will be Sold to the highest bidder, on MONDAY the 16th instant, at the Dwelling-House of the late Phinehas Dana, Esq. deceased, All his Household and Kitchen FURNITURE,
Several very valuable House Servants; an elegant Philadelphia made Coach, with plated Harness nearly new; two handsome Bay Horses, well matched and well broke; a very good Driver, and a valuable Ship Carpenter. The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
THE DWELLING-HOUSE of the deceased is offered for rent—also, that occupied by Wright Southgate, Esq.—A House in Bermuda-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Allan Gorham—A House in Wide Water-Street—A Store on Commerce-Street wharf, and one half of the Wharf known by the name of Go-ham's wharf. JAMES YOUNG, Adm'r.
FRANCIS SMITH,
Offers for Sale on moderate terms,
40 punch. choice Grenada RUM,
A few puncheons old Antigua do. 2 pipes fourth proof old Cognac Brandy, 5 do. 1. s. do. particular Madeira Wine, 4 hds. and 30 barrels Muscovado Sugar, 5000 wt. Green Coffee; 70 boxes Spanish Segars, 25 boxes 10 by 12 Window Glass, 20 do. Mould Candles; 12 do. Soap, 1 case 78 Irish Linen; 1 do. Hats, 240 barrels and 50 half barrels superfine Flour, 47 kegs Crackers, and 25 dozen old L. P. Madeira Wine.
Just landed from board the schooner Ploughboy, Capt. Hall, from Charleston,
50 tierces fresh RICE, 15 Bales Upland COTTON—For Sale by GEORGE RAINCOCK.
WANTED, 3000 bushels CORN. JAMES HERRON.
FOR RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mr. Vincent Parlato. WM. B. LAMB.
JOHN FRY, Boot and Ladies' Shoe Maker,
FROM PHILADELPHIA, Informs the inhabitants of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he has commenced business at No. 64, Main-Street, near the Herald Office, where he has furnished himself with an assortment of BOOT LEGS for Cossacks and Back Straps, together with an assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins, all of a superior quality, which he is determined to manufacture in the most substantial and fashionable manner, and at the lowest prices for cash.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received from Baltimore and Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS,
which with their goods on hand, comprise a large and general assortment, and they will be sold at very reduced prices for Cash only.
WHITE JEANS, &c. Just Received
A few pieces very fine White JEANS, Real Patent NANKKEENS, best NAVY CLOTHS, and fashionable BUTTONS. For Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS.
Just received and for Sale by T. DYOTT, No. 89, Main-Street,
A fashionable assortment of Jewellery, Consisting of Ear-Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches, Finger Rings, Watch Chains, &c. &c.—Also, some Cutlery, Perfumery, Windsor Soap, Wash Balls, Tooth Brushes, Tooth Powder, Playing Cards, &c.
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to Richard Blow, William Cemmack, or Samuel Procter, Overseer.

RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR, Have received by the Ship Rolla, Captain Garey, from London, A few Packages of GOODS, suitable for the season. They have also on Hand, Cambric; common and furniture Calicoes; plain and striped Dimities, White and coloured Jeans; Irish Linens, Sheeting and Cot- ton Shirting; London superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 4 4 and 6 4 Cambric Muslins; Ginghams, Silk and Cotton Chambrays, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloves and Hosiery, of all kinds, Sacking, Oznaburgs, and Brown Rolls, Pipes by the box, and Coppers by the barrel, And an assortment of HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. all of which they will sell low for Cash, or undoubted Paper at Sixty Days—Also for Sale, 150 barrels NEW PORK, 50 kegs Lard; Old Jamaica Rum and Sugar. May 6. 17n
EDUCATION.
MISS FLETCHER,
Respectfully informs the publick that she intends opening SCHOOL on Monday the 6th instat, in that healthy and pleasantly situated House, No. 9, at the corner of Holt and Chapel-Streets, where she will give Lessons to a few young Ladies in the following branches of Female Education—Reading, Writing, Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, Marking, Flowering, Lace-Work, Tambouring Embroidery, Filigree, Drawing, and Painting—Miss F will take but a small number of pupils, and to the morals, manners, and improvement, every necessary attention shall be paid May 6. 3*
A STRAY COW.
Came to my place near Fort Norfolk, about 12 months ago, a large RED COW; she has lately had a Calf, and may now be of some use to the owner, who is required to prove his property, pay expenses, and take her away. Francis S. Taylor. May 6. 3w
SHOES.
E. STURTEVANT, No. 77, Main-Street, Has received per schooner President, and is now opening a supply of Ladies' Morocco & Kid SLIPPERS, Misses' Kid, Velvet, and Morocco do. ALSO, by appointment, Byrne's celebrated incomparable JAPAN VARNISH, for Boots and Shoes. This composition unrivaled for its excellence, as well as being highly beneficial to the leather, produces the most beautiful shining black ever beheld. May 4. tf
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled, 6000 bushels do. loose, and 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the Ship Sachem, by *A. Maclure. May 6. tf
Military LANDS for Sale.
1100 acres of LAND lying in the State of Ohio, on the waters of the Little Miami, in two different surveys—The subscriber having seen the Land, can affirm that there is no Land in that State superior to it in point of fertility, situation or climate. Any person wishing to purchase the above Land will know the terms by applying to CHARLES SNEAD, living in Northampton, Eastern Shore, Virginia. May 2. 8*
TIMBER.
The following Timber is wanted for the Navy Yard at Gosport—Persons disposed to furnish it will be pleased to make immediate application to. Theo. Armistead, N. A.
  A 6 Girders Beams —47— 10 by 12   B 40 Joists —36— 3 12   C 40 do. —18— 3 12   D 7 Girders —30— 12 12   E 7 do. —20— 12 12   F 7 do. —38— 12 12   G 7 do. —48— 12 12   H 20 do. —40— 12 14   I 20 do. —28— 12 14   K 30 do. —36— 3 12   L 35 do. —33— 4 12   M 76 Principal Rafters —30— 4 10 & 4 by 6   N 38 Collar Beams —28— 4 9   O 46 Peasants —33— 4 5   P 40 do. —24— 4 5   R 186 Jack Rafters —30— 3 5   S 186 do. —20— 3 5   T 186 do. —24— 3 6   W 16 do. KP —16— 4 10   Y 35 Plaits —33— 4 12   The above Timber must be of Heart Pine or Poplar. April 29. tf
ADVERTISEMENT.
A good Price will be given for the First Vol. of the History of France, BY GIFFORD. This Book was sent to the late Mr. Mirick to be bound, and sold at Auction with the rest. Apply at the Ledger Office. April 29. tf
STOLEN from a House in this Borough, about the 15th or 16th instant,
TWO TABLE SPOONS, both marked T. M. G. in a cypher. Any person that will inform the Editor of this paper where the Spoons can be obtained, shall be well rewarded. N. B. Silversmiths and others are requested to stop them if offered for sale. April 25. tf
On Hand, A few qr. casks of choice Teneriffe WINE, And a few kegs fresh Dutch HERRINGS.—For sale by the Subscriber. Moses Myers. April 25. tf
STOLEN, A SILVER CANDLESTICK, Stamped on the base J. Lowes. The negro woman who it suspected took it about a fortnight since, may have offered it for sale or pawn for rum, of which she is very fond—FIVE DOLLARS will be given to the person who may bring it to the Office of the Ledger. April 22. tf
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17.
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD ROWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Rowden, Richard Drummond. February 2.
Cognac Brandy, Hollands Gin, Cour- try do. in pipes, Rice in tiers and half tiers—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. February 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 SALE, 45,000 wt. good COFFEE in bags, 94 puncheons old St. Kitts RUM. MOSES MYERS. January 8. tf
For SALE, 73 puncheons 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
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
First quality Jamaica COFFEE. Just received and for Sale, 77 tiers and 24 barrels prime Green COFFEE. James & Thomas Tucker. December 28. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Messrs. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. 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 Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
FOR RENT, That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also, That convenient House, where Mr. Cornelius Calvert formerly lived; they have very fine gardens and all convenient out-houses—possession may be had on the first day of May next, on application to James Tucker. April 13. tf
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. ALSO, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15. tf
ENGLISH GOODS. Appleton & Co. By the John Adams, St. Johns, from Liverpool, No. 16, Calvert-Street, Baltimore, have received their regular supply of GOODS, calculated for the present and approaching season, Cambric and Common Calicoes, Plain and striped Dimities; Printed Marseilles Vesting, White Jeans; Furniture Chintz; do. Dimities, London Superfine Broad Cloths; do. do. Cassimeres, Yorkshire fine Cloths and Cassimeres; patent Nankeens, Cords; Grandurells; Cotton Cassimeres, 6-4 and 4-4 Cambric Muslins, Japan, Haricord, and Check do. plain and figured Mull do. Leno, Victory, and Riddle Muslin; coloured do. do. do. 4 4 plain Book do.; Ginghams; Silk do. Satins, Persians, and Sarsnets; Bonnet Silks; Silk Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs; Fancy Shawls, Cotton Umbrellas, do. Braces, do. Laces and Footings, do. Quiltings, English Kid Gloves, Cotton Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Fringe and Bed Lace, Cotton and Linen Checks; Buttons; Birmingham Ware. In Store, a few dozen gentlemen's best Beaver Hats, from Marseilles. These goods will be sold low for cash, or undoubted paper at 60 days. April 15. 10
COW-POCK. The Subscriber informs those who wish to be vaccinated, that a parcel of fresh matter lately received from Philadelphia, has succeeded, and is now fit to inoculate from. George Balfour. April 20. 1m
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17.
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD ROWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Rowden, Richard Drummond. February 2.
Cognac Brandy, Hollands Gin, Cour- try do. in pipes, Rice in tiers and half tiers—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. February 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 SALE, 45,000 wt. good COFFEE in bags, 94 puncheons old St. Kitts RUM. MOSES MYERS. January 8. tf
For SALE, 73 puncheons 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
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
For SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. December 7. tf
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do. Ravens Duck; 1 do. Mattress Ticking, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemyer & Von Kapff. February 26. tf
Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18. tf
For SALE, On board the ship Dammascotta, Robert Duckendorff, master, at Commerce-Street Wharf, Coarse Liverpool SALT, St. Vincent's RUM and MOLASSES. Moses Myers. April 15. tf
FOR RENT. The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. April 7. tf
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker, will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. James Maurice, No. 44, Church-Street March 30. tf
A WET NURSE FOR SALE. A Strong NEGRO WOMAN, with a good breast of Milk, and her Boy six weeks old—The Woman is used to washing, ironing, and house-work. ALSO, A NEGRO WOMAN, an excellent Cook and House Servant. Apply at the Ledger Office. April 22. tf
NORFOLK, April 25, 1808. MR. GEORGE REID, Sir—Take notice that I shall take the deposition of Matthew Hubbard, senior, at the office of Robert B. Taylor, at attorney at law, in Norfolk, between the hours of ten in the morning and four in the afternoon of Friday the 27th day of May next, to be used in a suit depending in the Borough Court of Norfolk, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant. This notice is given in this mode, as you do not reside within the State of Virginia, and have no known agent or attorney within the state to whom notice can be given. I am, your obedient servant, TILDSEY GRAHAM. 1m
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY. For this purpose he has employed the journeyman who was lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it. New SHOES from New-York, as usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s. and 8s. 9d. for 7s. 6d.; those at 15s. for 14s. 6d. except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d. and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction. VERNON'S BOOTS, which are no doubt the most elegant made in the United States. Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very gentlemen who cannot be fitted. A few hundred bushels of ground Allum Salt; India Cottons; Brown Sugar, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash. April 25. tf
NOTICE. Lost, a CERTIFICATE, certifying my right to four Shares in the Virginia Bank Stock, in consequence of which I shall make application to the Bank for a new one. I request that any person who shall get possession of it, will return it to the subscriber. Edward Watson. April 13. lawsw
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Potate, Harsham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and to all in after 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 hds. 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, 5 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 5 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17.
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD ROWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Rowden, Richard Drummond. February 2.
Cognac Brandy, Hollands Gin, Cour- try do. in pipes, Rice in tiers and half tiers—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. February 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 SALE, 45,000 wt. good COFFEE in bags, 94 puncheons old St. Kitts RUM. MOSES MYERS. January 8. tf
For SALE, 73 puncheons 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
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Messrs. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. 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 Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
FOR RENT, That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also, That convenient House, where Mr. Cornelius Calvert formerly lived; they have very fine gardens and all convenient out-houses—possession may be had on the first day of May next, on application to James Tucker. April 13. tf
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. ALSO, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15. tf
ENGLISH GOODS. Appleton & Co. By the John Adams, St. Johns, from Liverpool, No. 16, Calvert-Street, Baltimore, have received their regular supply of GOODS, calculated for the present and approaching season, Cambric and Common Calicoes, Plain and striped Dimities; Printed Marseilles Vesting, White Jeans; Furniture Chintz; do. Dimities, London Superfine Broad Cloths; do. do. Cassimeres, Yorkshire fine Cloths and Cassimeres; patent Nankeens, Cords; Grandurells; Cotton Cassimeres, 6-4 and 4-4 Cambric Muslins, Japan, Haricord, and Check do. plain and figured Mull do. Leno, Victory, and Riddle Muslin; coloured do. do. do. 4 4 plain Book do.; Ginghams; Silk do. Satins, Persians, and Sarsnets; Bonnet Silks; Silk Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs; Fancy Shawls, Cotton Umbrellas, do. Braces, do. Laces and Footings, do. Quiltings, English Kid Gloves, Cotton Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Fringe and Bed Lace, Cotton and Linen Checks; Buttons; Birmingham Ware. In Store, a few dozen gentlemen's best Beaver Hats, from Marseilles. These goods will be sold low for cash, or undoubted paper at 60 days. April 15. 10
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808. Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Sclater, widow and devisee for life of John Sclater, deceased, Richard and William Sclater, sons and devisees of the said John Sclater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Sclater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Sclater, deceased, Defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this court; It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
CASH for Warwick STAVES. Moses Myers. April 20. tf
6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by A. Maclure. March 2. 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
AT PRIVATE SALE, BY S. MARKS, JUN. 60 hogsheads St. Kitt's RUM. March 2. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of 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
Fresh Imperial TEA. Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation—Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 30 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and a few hogsheads Green Coffee; 25 hds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware. A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New York prim Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese, A few barrels Mackerel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26. tf
A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars. Moses Myers. April 18. tf
6000 bushels St. Ubes SALT—afloat. IN STORE, 35 puncheons 3d and 4th proof Antigua Rum, 10 hogsheads Sugar, principally Antigua, 1,000 wt. Green Coffee; 850 Demijohns, 7,500 bushels coarse Salt; 100 barrels Rye Whiskey, 3 tiers London Brown Stout, 20 hogsheads Philadelphia Ale and Porter, 150 barrels superfine and fine Flour; 40 kegs fresh Raisins, 100 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, fit for use, 100 ready made Check Shirts; 20 hds. Petersburg Tobacco, 50 barrels Pork; 100 barrels Sugar; a few cases Heumtage. For Sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. February 6. tf
Thirty Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the 22d of last month, a bright mulatto man named CLEGG, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, has a red mark upon his neck just below his right ear, (as well as in his right hand) which will save the above reward to any person or persons that will secure the said negro so that I get him again, and if delivered to me all reasonable charges shall be paid. H. PITTS. Northampton, Eastern Shore, Virg. April 1, 1808
Landing from the schooner Antelope, Capt. Putnam,