Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-06-26 00:00:00

A proposition has been introduced into the Senate of the United States by Dr. Leib, for excluding the publick armed ships of all nations. This measure is to be examined upon three grounds—the right—the policy upon general principles—and the justice of the measure at this particular juncture, and under existing circumstances—As to the right we conceive there can be no question, and if the United States have taken the Chinese and Japanese for their models, they can exercise the right whenever, and upon whomsoever they please. The policy of such a measure upon general principles may be questioned. If the United States should ever be engaged in war, it will be with some distant nation. We would ask Dr. Leib, if such an event should occur, what would be the situation of the ships of this nation, if all the ports of Europe, were upon our own principle shut against us? Let Dr. Leib enquire of our navy officers, what would have been the situation of our fleet in the Mediterranean, if the ports of Gibraltar and Malta, had been shut against them by the British, and through their influence, those of Sicily and Sardinia?
The measure is still more objectionable, when our relative situation with the two great belligerents is examined, and their situation as relates to each other. Such a law at this time, with the appearance of impartiality, would do as much for France, who has decrees in force against two thirds of all our commerce, as we could do for the most friendly power, by treaty. Even France with all her injustice, has not yet shut the doors of hospitality against publick ships of war. We shall not pursue this subject, because we think the objections too obvious to require illustration. But we fear if this measure is adopted, that but little is to be hoped for, from the proposed embassy from Great Britain; the object of those who propose it may however be hereby attained.
The North American, says:
"We are informed that our government have declined to recognize Mr. de Viar as joint Enchargé d'affaires with the Chevalier de Foronda, to which he had been appointed by the supreme central Junta, acting in the name of Ferdinand VII."
We should incline to think, if the information upon this subject is correct, that the refusal of our government to acknowledge Mr. de Viar, proceeds from personal objections, and not on account of the authority from which he is delegated. To suppose otherwise, would be to impute manifest absurdity to our government. It is only from the acts of the Supreme Junta, that the United States could with propriety have any intercourse with Spain or her colonies. It was the Junta who rescinded the decrees, which the late government of Spain, were compelled by France to pass against our commerce. And if the authority of the Junta is not recognized, those decrees are yet in force.
We should be very unwilling to believe that the influence of Napoleon is such in the cabinet of Washington, as to induce our government, to take a step so contrary to justice and policy, as refusing to accept an agent from the patriotick authorities of Spain.
On Saturday last, Col. Miles King, was chosen Mayor of this Borough, for the ensuing year, in the room of John E. Holt, Esq. whose time had expired; and the following gentlemen elected Common Council Men:
Thomas Mathews, Edwin Stark, John Bramble, Richard L. Green, Robert Taylor, sen. George Newton, Alexander Jordan, Samuel Marsh, Samuel B. Archer, Francis Smith, Samuel Smith, Richard Taylor, Wright Southgate, George Kelly, Richard H. Lee, James Tucker.
MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE.—Yesterday afternoon was drowned near Colley's Bridge, Master John, the second son of Mr. Richard Taylor, merchant of this place. This promising boy, about 10 years old, with several others of nearly his own age, was bathing, when getting out of his depth, and being perceived only by those who were unable to assist him, he was drowned. The distress of his disconsolate parents, from whose presence he had not been more than an hour absent, when they were informed of this affliction circumstance, can be better imagined than described. The body was found this morning.
Important Information.—The publick have long been anxious to receive some intelligence respecting the celebrated Manuscript Bones, which, during the late war, were shipped for France by the order of Mr. Jefferson. To Mr. Jefferson's personal friends it will be particularly gratifying to learn, from the following letter, that in September last the bones arrived in good condition; and were to have been "embarked" without delay "at the bridge of Austreitz, at the northern gate of the garden of plants, across which these precious objects were to be transported to the apartment destined for their reception."—N. Y. Com. Adv.
Transmittal of the Count Lacey's letter to D. B. Warden, Esq. concerning the Pseud Bones, presented to the National Institute by the President of the United States. Dated Paris, 1st September, 1808.
It is a pleasure to communicate to the Institute, in their sitting of Monday last, the letter which Mr. Jefferson has just received, and which you had the kindness to deliver to me. The Institute, penetrated with gratitude for this new instance of the Count's friendship, which illustrates the member has maintained, resolved that an expression of thanks shall be entered on its records, to him for its proper officers. It has also engaged me to testify to Mr. Jefferson the value it attaches to his attention. The Institute has decided, that the pseud bones and other objects of natural history, which Mr. Jefferson has been so kind as to place at its disposal, shall be placed in the Museum of Natural History; the only place where the publick can conveniently and usefully examine them. I am, Sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, J. L. L. Jefferson.
they come by the river, from Havre, and are, by their nature, susceptible of being injured, perhaps you may think it would be debark them at the bridge of Austreitz, at the northern gate of the garden of plants, across which these precious objects can be easily transported to the apartment destined for their reception.
Accept, Sir, the new assurance of all the sentiments you merit, as also the renewal of my thanks for all that you have been pleased to communicate to me.
I have the honour to salute you, (Signed) COUNT DE LACEPEDE. Monsieur Warden, Secretary of the American Legation.
P. S. I shall have the honour of sending to you, according to your permission, my answer to your illustrious president.
CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENT.
LETTER.
From the Secretary of the Navy, to the chairman of the committee, appointed on so much of the message of the president as relates to the military establishment; accompanying a bill concerning the naval establishment.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
9th June, 1809.
Sir, I have received your letter of yesterday's date, and in reply have the honour to state:
1st. That the cost of repairing each of the frigates now lying at the navy yard, Washington, cannot be estimated with any degree of precision, until each frigate shall have been thoroughly examined in her hull, masts, spars, rigging, sails, water casks, &c. and the precise state of each particular ascertained. I some time since directed such examination to be made, and reported to me, but this has as yet only partially been done; and being apprehensive that some days may elapse before I shall have it in my power to afford satisfactory information upon this subject, I have supposed that in the mean time it would be agreeable to the committee, to receive information upon the other points of your letter, and therefore proceed to state:
2dly. That the difference between keeping each of the armed vessels in service for six months, from this time and laying them up in ordinary immediately, circumstanced as they now are, their crews being generally in debt for advances of money and clothes made to them, and their supplies of provisions, and in a great measure all the other supplies being now actually on board, would be from 3 to 4 months pay of their respective crews—that is
 For a 44 gun frigate, about Dolls. 17,000  36 do. 15,000  32 do. 12,000  16 gun brig. 7,000  14 gun schooner, 5,000 
In reply to your 3d query, requiring "a comparative statement of the building and the annual expense of maintaining a gun on board a frigate and a gun-boat," it is necessary to suppose a particular case. I will take the frigate President, mounting 56 guns, 42 pound carronades, and 24 pound long cannon.
This frigate cost, 220,910 dollars 8 cents, say 221,000 dollars. A gun boat, carrying 2 guns, will cost about 9,000 dollars. The frigate will require 420 men to man her, and can be maintained in actual service, at an annual expense, less than 130,000 dollars including the pay of officers and seamen provisions, repairs, medicines, contingencies, and every other expense of every description. A gun-boat mounting 1 or 2 guns, will require 35 men to man her, and cannot be maintained in actual service at an annual expense, less than 11,700 dolls. including every expense. It hence results that the building of 19 gun-boats, each carrying 2 guns, and carry 38 guns in the whole, would cost more than the building of a frigate mounting 56 guns; that the building of 25 gun-boats, each mounting 1 gun, would cost more than the building of a frigate mounting 56 guns; that the number of men required for a frigate mounting 56 guns would not be sufficient to man 10 gun-boats, carrying in the one case, 20 guns, in the other case 10 guns; that to fight 56 guns, on board of 28 gun-boats, would require 1260 men; and to fight them dispersed in 56 gun-boats would require 2520 men; and that 2520 men employed on board of frigates, mounting each 56 guns, and each requiring 420 men, can fight 336 guns, consisting of 42 pound carronades, and 24 pound long cannon.
With respect to the expense per gun, it appears that 56 guns mounted on board of a frigate, can be maintained at an annual expense, less than 120,000 dollars, that the annual expense per gun, on board of a gun-boat carrying 2 guns, will be 5850 dolls. and on board of a gun-boat carrying 1 gun, 11,700 dolls. per annum; that the difference between the annual expense of fighting 56 guns on board a frigate, and 28 gun-boats carrying 56 guns, is 207,600 dolls. and that the difference in the annual expenses of fighting 56 guns on board a frigate, and 56 gun-boats, carrying each 1 gun, is 533,200.
The annual expense of keeping the gun-boats (other than these now in service, and those yet on the stocks) in ordinary, would be about 64,000 dolls.
As to the saving already made by laying up these boats in ordinary, it is impossible at this time precisely to ascertain it, as the department is not informed of the day on which each boat was laid up. I can only, at this time, form a conjecture as to the amount, which is supposed to be equal to one month's pay of the crews discharged, that is about 18,000 dollars.
I am, with great respect, &c. PAUL HAMILTON.
The following Bill has passed the Senate unanimously.
A BILL to amend and continue in force the act, entitled "An act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and for other purposes."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, seventeenth, and eighteenth sections of the act, entitled "An act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and for other purposes," shall continue in force until the end of the next session of congress: Provided, that nothing therein contained shall be construed to prohibit any trade or commercial intercourse which has been or may be permitted in conformity with the provisions of the eleventh section of the said act.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all acts repealed or mentioned as intended to be repealed by the said act to interdict commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, shall be, and remain repealed, notwithstanding any part of the same act which has been or may hereafter be revoked or annulled, or which may expire by its own limitation. Provided, the penalties and forfeitures, which may have been incurred or shall hereafter be incurred on account of any infraction of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, or of the acts supplementing thereof, or of the act to enforce and make more effectual an act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of
the United States, or of any of the provisions of the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes, shall after the expiration of any of the said acts or of any provision thereof, be recovered and distributed in like manner as if the said acts and every provision thereof were in full force and virtue.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That during the continuance of this act, no ship or vessel shall be permitted to depart for any foreign port or place with which commercial intercourse has not been or may not be permitted by virtue of this act or of the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes. And no ship or vessel, bound to a foreign port or place with which commercial intercourse has been or may be thus permitted, shall be allowed to depart, unless the owner or owners, or consignee of such ship or vessel, shall, with the master, have given bond with one or more sureties to the United States, in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, that the vessel shall not proceed to any port or place with which commercial intercourse is not thus permitted, nor be directly or indirectly engaged, during the voyage, in any trade with such port or place. And if any ship or vessel shall, contrary to the provisions of this section, depart from any port of the United States without a clearance, or without having given bond in the manner above mentioned, such ship or vessel, together with her cargo, shall be wholly forfeited, and the owner or owners, agent, freighters or factors, master or commander of such ship or vessel shall moreover severally forfeit and pay a sum equal to the value of the ship or vessel and of the cargo put on board the same: Provided always, that the provisions of the eleventh section of the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and for other purposes, shall extend to the prohibitions imposed by this section; which prohibitions shall cease to operate in the manner and under the limitations prescribed by the eleventh section aforesaid, in relation to any nation with which commercial intercourse may hereafter be permitted, in conformity with the provisions of the eleventh section aforesaid.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures arising under, or incurred by virtue of this act, shall be recovered and distributed, and may be remitted or mitigated in the manner prescribed by the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all the vessels which may have arrived at any port or place within the United States from Great Britain, her colonies or dependencies, between the twentieth day of May and the eleventh of June, one thousand eight hundred and nine, shall be exempted from all the forfeitures and penalties incurred in consequence of any violation of any of the provisions of the said act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies.
In the Senate of the United States on Wednesday the 14th inst. Mr. Giles, from the committee appointed to consider the subject, reported the following bill, which was read and passed to the second reading.
A BILL For the remission of certain penalties and forfeitures, and for other purposes.
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 authorized to remit any penalty or forfeiture which may have been incurred in consequence of the violation of any of the provisions of the act, entitled "An act to prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, from and after the 1st day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1808," by any person who may have been concerned in bringing into any port or place, within the jurisdiction of the United States, any slave or slaves, which slave or slaves shall have been forcibly expelled from the island of Cuba, by order of the government thereof, and the President of the U. States is hereby further authorized to release all vessels and other effects, which may have been or may hereafter be seized, in every case, that the person thus concerned in bringing in any such slave or slaves as aforesaid, was impelled thereto by circumstances which in the judgment of the president of the U. States would justify the act; and without any intention on the part of such person voluntarily to evade any of the provisions of the act aforesaid.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That every owner of any such slave, may have and exercise the same rights of ownership over the same as if the act aforesaid had never been passed until the legislatures of the several states and territories thereof, within which any such slaves may have been brought as aforesaid, shall have disposed of the same according to the provisions of the act aforesaid.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the sum of one thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated for the temporary relief of such unfortunate exiles, who may have been expelled from the said island of Cuba, in the manner aforesaid, as may be in want thereof for actual necessaries of subsistence; to be applied to that purpose at the discretion of the president of the United States; which sum or so much thereof as shall be deemed necessary for that object, shall be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
*This section was stricken out.
BOSTON, June 15. MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
Senate.—Tuesday, June 13.
The answer to the governor's speech, was debated, passed, and the committee which reported it, ordered to deliver it to his excellency.
Answer of the Senate to His Excellency the Governor's Speech. May it please your Excellency,
The senate offer you their sincere congratulations upon your elevation to the office of chief magistrate of this commonwealth. The suffrages of our free and enlightened citizens have called you to this important station. Past experience of your unshaken patriotism and pre-eminent talents, is a sure pledge that the rights, the interest and happiness of the people will be secured and advanced by all the means which the constitution and the laws have placed within your power.
We rejoice that the choice has fallen upon one of our native citizens, who has made the principles of civil liberty the study of his life, and who, in the various and important stations to which he has been called, has evinced an attachment to his native land, ability and zeal in defence of its rights, and respect and reverence for those civil and religious institutions in the support of which our security and happiness so essentially depend—and which so remarkably distinguish this people from every other nation. While we acknowledge with lively gratitude to our Almighty benefactor the great and undeserved blessings we
enjoy, may we duly feel the great responsibility imposed upon us of uniting our exertions, with those of your excellency, in preserving and transmitting unimpaired to our posterity, the fair inheritance which has descended to us from our pious and venerable ancestors.
We unite with your excellency, and with all the friends to the prosperity of our common country, in cordial congratulations upon the prospect of the revival of commerce. The prompt acceptance, by the federal administration, of the conciliatory overtures of Great Britain, which opened the door for the removal of those grievous embarrassments by which long been paralysed, meet the approbation, and will insure the support of this commonwealth. We trust that a continuance of the same amicable spirit, in ruling and conflicting claims, which have heretofore interrupted the harmony and prosperity of both.
The citizens of Massachusetts, from the first settlement of the country, have been signalized for their love of order, their ready submission to all the wholesome restraints of good government—and also for their firm and steady opposition to all encroachments upon their constitutional rights. By their pre-restriction submission to the unexampled provocations and months past, they have fully convinced their firm and unshaken attachment to the union; by their respectful petitions, and spirited remonstrances, they have displayed a knowledge of their rights and a resolution to vindicate them at every hazard.
It gives the senate much pleasure, that in the review of the proceedings of the last year, relative to our national concerns, your excellency can say "The legislature did what duty rendered indispensable, and it surely did no more." To guard against the recurrence of measures, so hostile to the habits and fatal to the prosperity of the people of this state, is an object of momentous concern. We shall feel it our duty to take into our deliberate consideration, the suggestions of your excellency upon this subject, and to invite the other states to concur with us in the adoption of measures to prevent the return of like calamities.
We highly disapprove the principle, so justly discarded by your excellency, that the attachment to any political sect or party ought to be the only criterion by which to test of the qualifications of men for office; and that the emoluments of office are to be held out as rewards to those who will exert themselves for the promotion of any man in power—Government is instituted for the common good—In an elective one the people have a right to the services of their best men. Talents, virtue, patriotism, and an attachment to the principles of our republican constitutions are to be the only requisites necessary to insure its faithful administration. When men possessing these qualifications, whatever may be their political opinions, are elected to the first placent in the government, and none but such are appointed to fill the various subordinate offices, the rights of the people will be secure, their prosperity and happiness will be promoted. Such men will administer the government, not for a party, but for the whole community.
We agree with your excellency in deploring the violence and animosity of party spirit, which pervades the state and seems to threaten destruction to our free constitutions—we should be happy to lend our aid, and unite our efforts, with all good men, in endeavouring to assuage its bitterness, and allay its heat. And may the Almighty ruler of the Universe endue us, and all the citizens of this commonwealth, "with a temper of conciliation, of mutual forbearance, of candour and respect for each other, and enable us to surrender every interest and every desire, to the pre-eminent claim of country."
The senate reciprocate, with perfect cordiality the sentiments advanced by your excellency, relating to the religious institutions of our country, and the importance of diffusing religious instruction among the people. No free government can long subsist without the general prevalence of virtue. This is founded in a knowledge of our duties to our creator, to our fellow men, and to ourselves. To extend this knowledge, publick instruction is necessary. Wisely, therefore did the framers of our constitution, in conformity with the uniform usage of our pious ancestors render it the duty of the legislature to require the citizens in their several corporate capacities, to make suitable provision for the institution of the public worship of God, and for the support and maintenance of public protestant teachers of piety, religion and morality.
The interests of literature and the sciences, in our universities and the general diffusion of knowledge through our academies and schools, are entitled to, and shall receive a continuance of that countenance and support which have been bestowed by former legislatures.
The promotion and improvement of agriculture, the encouragement and extension of manufactures, and the protection and security of commerce, are objects highly interesting to the people of this commonwealth. So far as their respective interests are confided to the state legislature, they deserve all the patronage and aid which the wisdom of the government and the funds of the state can afford.
We are very sensible that among a people so highly commercial many of our worthy citizens may be brought to circumstances of embarrassment and distress by misfortunes not within their power to foresee or avoid. Some mode of relief to this description of our fellow-men has been found necessary in most other governments; and could any plan be devised by which this object can be attained, consistently with the principles of the constitution and the general welfare, it shall readily be adopted.
The senate feel the importance of a wise and impartial administration of justice, and the necessity and propriety of providing, by standing laws, honourable salaries for the judges of the supreme judicial court. The multiplied duties of their office require their whole time and services. If at any time it should appear that the salaries are inadequate to secure the talents of our ablest and best men—we trust the legislature will not be reluctant to increase them.
The militia constitute the defence of our country—To them we look for safety and protection when threatened with danger—In times of peace and tranquility, therefore, it becomes our duty, by all suitable regulations and encouragement; to establish their complete organization and discipline.
The dilapidations upon the treasury, by the predecessor of our present Treasurer, suggest the necessity of some further checks and restraints upon the officer who is at the head of that important department, and we feel it our duty to endeavour to find a remedy against the recurrence of the inconveniences and embarrassments which the state has experienced in consequence of his peculations.
The senate rely with confidence on the cordial and zealous co-operation of your excellency in all measures calculated to promote the general peace, harmony and prosperity; and we assure your excellency that, with a single eye to those objects we will endeavour to discharge the duties assigned us by the constitution.
In Senate, June 13, 1809. Read and Accepted, and Ordered, that the Hon. Messrs. Brooks, Lathrop and Cushman, be a committee to present the same to his excellency the Governor.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
BATTURE AT NEW-ORLEANS.
Mr. Mace called for the consideration of the report of the committee recommending a reference to the attorney-general of the papers on the subject of the Batture in the suburbs of St. Mary's.
Messrs. Burwell, Poydras, Sheffey, Macon, Ross, Troup, Boyd, Randolph, Lyon, Gold, W. Alston, Gholson, Holland, Pick, Bibb and Rhea took part in the debate, which shall be noticed in course.
The debate was extended till near 5 o'clock, when the proposition contained in the report of the committee was negatived. Ayes 25, apparently on the ground that it would produce delay, and that the attorney general had already given an opinion against the claim.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
A bill was received from the Senate to amend and continue in force certain parts of an act, entitled, "An act interdicting commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and for other purposes." Twice read and committed to a committee of the whole.
TUESDAY, June 20.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, a committee was appointed to superintend the expenditure of the annual appropriation for the use of the library of congress.
NEW-ORLEANS BATTURE.
Mr. Bibb, according to intimation given yesterday, offered the following motion, which, on suggestion of Mr. Montgomery, was laid on the table for one day:
"Resolved, That it is expedient to vest in the corporation of New-Orleans whatever right, title or claim, the United States may possess to the batture in front of the suburb of St. Mary's, and adjoining the city of New-Orleans."
SEA-LETTER VESSELS.
Mr. Mace observed that there was known to the laws of the United States a species of vessels called sea-letter vessels, foreign built, but belonging to this country. They appeared to be a mongrel species of vessel, of which he wished to get rid. Those who wished to encourage American ship-building would be in favour of the following motion, for it would go to encourage it:
"Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of authorising the registering anew of vessels built in the United States, which are owned in whole or by citizens of the United States, any disability incurred by such vessel to the contrary notwithstanding, and also into the expediency of forbidding by law sea letters or any custom-house documents being granted to vessels not registered or licensed according to law, or not owned by citizens of the United States within a limited time after, the passing of such a law."
The house agreed to consider the motion, ayes 72. On the suggestion of Mr. Montgomery, the motion was ordered to lie on the table for one day.
BARRED CLAIM.
Mr. Johnson made a report on the claim of general Arthur St. Clair for monies due to him by the United States, stating that the claim is barred by the statute of limitations, and therefore recommending that the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be granted.
A motion was made by Mr. Eppes to re-commit the report, because it rejected the claim merely because within the operation of the statute of limitations, without enquiring into its merits; and because the principle had already been settled in the case of the report on the petition of Hannah Foster, made a few days ago, which was re-committed on the same ground, and a report required on the merits of the case.
After debate, the report was ordered to lie on the table (presumed to be equivalent to a refusal to act on it during the present session.)
BRIGADIER GENERAL'S PAY.
Mr. Jackson offered the following resolution:
"Resolved, That the committee of ways and means be instructed to bring in a bill declaring that the compensation to the brigadier generals of the United States, fixed by the 4th section of the act of congress, entitled "An act fixing the military peace establishment of the United States," shall be no more than 225 dollars per month, including all rations and every other species of emoluments heretofore claimed or allowed, except the usual allowance for stationery."
The house agreed to consider the motion, ayes 72. After an hour's debate, in which Messrs. J. G. Jackson and Eppes supported and Messrs. Randolph, Livermore, Nelson and Talmadge opposed it. Mr. Jackson withdrew the motion, to prevent its occupying the whole day.
FINANCE.
The engrossed bill to amend the act entitled an act for the support of the publick credit and for the reduction of the publick debt, was read the third time, opposed at length by Messrs. Pickman, Livermore, Lyon and Randolph, and passed by yeas and nays, 72 to 51—majority 23.
Mr. Dana moved to amend the title, that it might correspond with the real design of the bill, by adding at the end of the words "and therein to make provision for borrowing money."—Motion negatived—Yeas 83, Nays 38.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole Mr. Bassett in the chair, on the bill from the senate, to amend the non-intercourse act, but after remaining a short time in session, the committee rose and reported progress.
And the House adjourned.
SENATE—June 19.
On motion of Mr. Giles, Resolved, That the president of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the senate such information as he may deem proper to communicate, respecting the unfortunate exiles lately expelled from the island of Cuba, and who may have arrived, or are expected to arrive within the jurisdiction of the United States; and also respecting any propositions which may have been made to him by the minister plenipotentiary of France, for the purpose of facilitating the removal of any of the said exiles with their slaves and other effects from the United States to any place within the dominions of France.
The senate resumed the 3d reading of the bill for the remission of certain penalties and forfeitures, &c. when it was recommitted to Messrs. Giles, Anderson, Crawford, Franklin, and Hillhouse.
Mr. Anderson, from the committee to whom was referred the bill to direct the sale of gun boats, reported the bill amended.
The bill to appropriate certain public grounds in the city of Washington, for the erection of publick baths was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The bill to amend and continue in force the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes, was read the 3d time and PASSED UNANIMOUSLY; the
following gentlemen voting in the affirmative, viz—Messrs. Anderson, Bayard, Brent, Condit, Crawford, Franklin, Gaillard, German, Giles, Gilman, Goodrich, Gregg, Griswold, Hillhouse, Lambert, Leib, Lloyd, Mathewson, Meigs, Parker, Pickering, Pope, Reed, Robinson, Smith of N. Y., Thruston, Turner, White and Whiteside.
June 20.
Mr. Leib submitted the following resolution: Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of providing by law for the exclusion of foreign armed vessels from the ports and harbours of the United States, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
The senate resumed the consideration of the bill to direct the sale of gun boats. When on motion of Mr. Reed, the further consideration thereof was postponed until the first Monday of December next.
Mr. Brent reported a bill making an appropriation to finish and furnish the senate chamber, and other purposes, which was twice read, and ordered to a third reading. This bill was, subsequently passed. It appropriates 16,500 dollars.
A written message was received from the president of the United States, transmitting such information as has been received respecting exiles from Cuba, arrived, or expected within the United States; also a letter from general Turreau connected with that subject.
Referred to the committee appointed on the bill for the remission of certain penalties, &c.
The bill to appropriate certain public ground in the city of Washington, for the erection of publick baths, was read the third time: When a motion, to postpone the same until the 1st Monday of December prevailed—Yeas 15—Nays 12—as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Anderson, Condit, Franklin, Gaillard, German, Gilman, Gregg, Griswold, Hillhouse, Lambert, Mathewson, Pickering, Robinson, Smith of N. Y., Turner.
Nays—Messrs. Bayard, Brent, Crawford, Giles, Goodrich, Leib, Lloyd, Meigs, Pope, Reed, Thruston, White and Whiteside.
LONDON, April 27.
East-Indies.—We yesterday stated, that accounts from India, brought by the Georgia, described the French interest at the court of Persia, as being on the decline. We are happy to have it in our power to state, that the Seaflower, capt. Davy, is arrived at Plymouth, in 9 weeks from the Cape of Good Hope, with dispatches from government, announcing the conclusion of a treaty of amity and friendship between the court of Persia and the government of India. The embassy to the capital of Persia was conducted by capt. Malcolm, brother to capt. Malcolm of the royal navy, and was received in the most splendid style of magnificence.
The intelligence we gave yesterday of the French embassy having been driven from Persia seems therefore to be correct.
The Dutch legislature has presented a long address to Louis Buonaparte, who has returned an equally long reply. With respect to the war between Austria and France both parties preserve silence; but the legislature, among other things, lay the following picture of the BENEFITS derived by Holland from the Buonaparte dynasty, before their sovereign. "Commerce, Sire, so languishing for a number of years past, is at this day reduced to an absolute nothing, and the hope of its revival is deferred to an uncertain period—Peace, Sire, peace is the only, the great interest of the world."
The hon. major gen. Edward Paget, and major gen. Erskine, embarked on Saturday on board the Myrtle sloop of war, capt. Innes, and sailed immediately for Portugal.
Lisbon, April 1.
Extract of a letter from Chaves, March 25. An official account has been received, that the marquis of Romana has defeated the French in Villa Franca. I have myself seen the letter, he defeated them in a first attack, they then fortified themselves, and being surrounded, lost a great number of men. At length they surrendered, to the amount of 2150 men with two magazines of provisions, one of ammunition, a great quantity of arms, and eight millions of reals. The communication is cut off with all Spain, except Old Castile, and every thing goes on as it should do.
The letter then proceeds to give the particulars of the surrender of Fort St. Francis, at Chaves, where were made prisoners 749 soldiers and 12 pieces of artillery.
GENERAL ORDERS.
"Head-Quarters, Cathariz, April 2, 1809. "Soldiers, the marshal-commander-in-chief, communicates to you the events which have taken place in the north, he will communicate to you both those which are favourable and those which are adverse to the arms of the country, convinced that the greater the exertions and services which are required, may be, the greater will be the ardour and enthusiasm of the army, and that it will display a valour not only equal to the exigencies of the times, but worthy of the Portuguese troops. The marshal informs the army that the enemy having possessed himself of Braga, advanced slowly and cautiously against the city of Oporto, meeting with but little resistance by the way, as the insubordination of the people rendered useless their own valour, and the efforts of their officers to retard or prevent their advance. On the 28th, the enemy arrived in the vicinity of Oporto. On the 27th, they made some warm attacks, which were repulsed by the intrepidity of our troops. They continued their attacks on the following day, with the same success; but on the 29th, the distrust which had arisen between the people and the army, causing and increasing that anarchy and confusion which it ever produces, rendered ineffectual all the endeavours of the officers as well Portuguese as English, to direct the operations of the great force which was in the city, and the enemy entered it with little loss. Much as the marshal regrets the loss of that important city, he feels still more the alarming consequences to which it is to be attributed. Let it be a warning to the rest of the kingdom to avoid the fatal consequences of anarchy and insubordination."
"The great city of Oporto, defended by 24,000 men, with trenches and redoubts, furnished with more than 200 pieces of artillery, fell an easy conquest to an enemy of little more than half the number of its garrison, notwithstanding the people and their defenders were loyal and brave, because that enemy had been able to produce, under the appearance of patriotism, disunion, and, finally, a general insubordination, the consequences of which must ever be most ruinous. The marshal therefore hopes that the army will perceive that we ought always to distrust those who have been with the French or their partisans, and whatever reports they may propagate, as they are undoubtedly paid by the enemy to promote confusion and distrust. The arms with which they make the most dangerous use."
"In the same manner, the enemy made themselves masters of the bridge of Villa Nova at the same time that the troops be subordinate to their officers, and observe strict military discipline, and our country will have nothing to fear. The enemy is in possession of Oporto—so he was of Chaves—but this place he has lost again with more than 1500 men including prisoners and killed."
"Brig. Gen. Francisco da Silveira informs me that he has taken 12 pieces of artillery, a great quantity of arms and ammunition, and 80 horses. Recol-
lect, soldiers, that this officer, when prudent, was rated to him the personality of returning home. Chaves, where from the nature and situation of his forces, he was incapable of resisting, the enemy, whose numbers raised a cry of treason against him, and caused numbers of the disaffected discipline to attempt the defence of that place, which they surrendered, without being a gun, with the troops that had been deceived by them; but the firmness of the general saved the rest of his army, and placed it in a situation to acquire greater glory, and merit the thanks of its country. It is with the greater pleasure that the Marshal gives this publick testimony of his great approbation of the conduct of Brigadier General Silveira, which he will, with equal satisfaction, lay before his royal highness the Prince Regent."
"The Marshal cannot sufficiently warn the people and the troops against those, who assuming the appearance of patriotism, are in reality leaders of sedition; nor can he sufficiently recommend union and confidence, for evidence, for every thing may be hoped from the sentiments of loyalty, valour and enthusiasm, which animate the nation in defence of the country."
"MARSHAL HERESFORD."
April 2.
General Hill arrived here yesterday with 5000 infantry and 400 cavalry. It is a matter of surprise how the French got Oporto, and that the place was so badly prepared or defended. We expect however they will be compelled to surrender. Great preparations are making here to receive them with proper respect.
AMSTERDAM, April 15.
When the legislative body repaired, on Sunday last, to the audience which his majesty deigned to grant, M. D. Vosson-Skeenwyk-tot-den-Hagenhof, President, spoke in the name of the Assembly, in the following terms:
"SIRE, "The legislative assembly fulfils a duty highly agreeable to the epocha of the end of its session, in uniting around the Throne, to have the honour of renewing to your majesty its sentiments of respect; of an unbounded devotion to your service; and its unchangeable attachment to the cause of the country. The association of these sentiments has constantly guided the proceedings of the assembly: it has rejoiced at being able to correspond with the beneficent views of your majesty, and to have given its assent to the projects which will not fail to establish the State on an immovable basis. Among the objects of the highest importance which the legislative body has discussed, during its late sittings, we rank in the first place the introduction of the civil and criminal code. The Dutch nation has ever been able to pride itself on account of an impartial administration of justice: no nation by its physical and moral condition is more interested; and the desire of your majesty to administer justice throughout the kingdom, upon an equitable & invariable footing, has been accomplished. This, Sire, is a reflection highly agreeable to us to have the honour of observing to you that no sovereign before had been able to complete the introduction even in the space of a few days, of a Civil and Criminal Code, which is both adapted to the present circumstances of Europe as well as to the characters and manners of the nation. The state of the finances, notwithstanding the difficult circumstances which press upon the country, has been regulated; the Revenues of the year will meet the publick Expenses, and the creditors of the government have reason to congratulate themselves that their wants have been provided against."
"Several laws of a general utility have been passed; among others, those relative to common lands, to weights and measures, which demonstrate the ardour and foresight with which your majesty labours to consolidate the principal bases of the prosperity of the state, commerce, and agriculture. Agriculture, Sire, has ever been recognized as one of the objects most worthy the attention of the government. It is with a most lively interest we love to bear in mind, that the support of Thrones is not less owing to the sceptre, than to the sabre of Bellona. Commerce, Sire, so languishing for a number of years past is, at this day, reduced to an absolute nothing; and the hope of seeing it revive, is deferred to an uncertain period."
"Peace, Sire, peace is the only, the great interest of the world. May the voice of humanity be heard May that of the passions be stilled!—Lastly, may Europe, by the efforts of the hero who presides over the destinies of states, soon enjoy that inestimable blessing."
"Sure, we will not trespass any longer on your majesty. There remains but one word more for us to say, but we feel how difficult it is to speak appropriately to truly great souls, of the great good they have done; nevertheless we cannot permit ourselves to remain silent, with regard to that which your majesty has done for the general warfare, in doing personally, notwithstanding the inclemency of the season, to inform yourself of the actual state of things, and the dangers to be apprehended. The devastation and ruin caused by successive inundations, have carried misery and despair into a number of families, respectable, on account of their condition, without the genius, mind, and energy of your majesty, in coming to the assistance of the unfortunate, several of your subjects would have been lost without remedy. Sire, we will not cease to appreciate the multiplied cares which your majesty has manifested in these circumstances."
"Deign then to accept the expression of our gratitude, and permit us to observe, that it is in the hour of publick calamity, that the benevolence of a magnanimous sovereign is more particularly distinguished. Sire, within a few days, our labours will terminate. In quitting our publick functions, each of us will inform his fellow-citizens of the seal, the resolution, the ardour which animates your majesty for the good of the country; and, retired to our homes, we will not cease to set the example of attachment and fidelity."
The king, in his answer, recommends attention to the internal improvement of the country, but it contains nothing satisfactory on the great object of peace, and the revival of commerce.
ARRIVED.
Brig Columbia, Stevens, 26 days from St. Jago-de-Cuba, bound to Alexandria, put in to land 26 French passengers.
Sch'r Phoebe, Fleming, 17 days from Leguira and 13 from Curraooca, Coffee, Rum, &c. owner on board.—Left at Leguira, June 7, ship Harriot, of Baltimore; brigs Mary, of Boston; Maria, from Charleston; and a schooner from Boston. No American vessels at Curraooca.
Sch'r Diadema, Havens, 12 days from St. Bartholomews, Rum & Sugar, Probey, Hartman & Co.
Sch'r Mercury, Swift, 5 days from Philadelphia.
Sch'r Two Brothers, Cloutman, 12 days from Mavblehead.
Brig Ruth, Potter, 14 days from Rhode-Island. Sloop Venus, Boush, 23 days from St. Jago de Cuba, Coffee and Sugar, Francis Smith.—Sailed in company sloop Phoebe, Weldon, for Philadelphia.—Left ship Washington, Hand, of New-York for Philadelphia, in a few days; ship Orion, Vickery, for Norfolk, in 2 or 3 days.—Running down the south side of Cuba, off the Isle of Pines, was boarded by a small schooner with 3 guns and a number of men of all nations, shewed no colours, but took them for the French, and that the schooner was a few weeks before in St. Jago under Swedish colours.
They carried the vessel under the lee of the island, and after a short resistance, the vessel was surrendered. The pirates, after plundering the vessel of everything valuable, set her on fire, and she was soon consumed. The pirates then got into their boat, and were soon out of sight. The vessel was soon after picked up by a Spanish vessel, and brought into Havana, where the pirates were given up to the Spanish authorities. They are now in the hands of the Spanish, and it is supposed they will be hanged. The vessel was soon after raised and brought into Havana, where the pirates were given up to the Spanish authorities. They are now in the hands of the Spanish, and it is supposed they will be hanged.
PHILADELPHIA, June 21. Arrived, Brig Saunders, Liberia, in 14 days from Madera. Left 12th May, the following vessels from Philadelphia: ship Superior, Boush, uncertain; ship Ben-Read, for Cape de Verds, in 10 days; ship Ann, do. uncertain; ship Jane, Garwood for Phila. in 10 days; brig Gen.leton, C. D. Verds, uncertain; ship Union, Stevenson, do. do. Mechanic, Ray, do. do.; brig Amazon, do. do.; and about 40 other American vessels. The ship George Augustus, Jackson, from Philadelphia; ship Anawon, D. Mahler, from Philadelphia, from Norfolk; brig Schuykill, Tuttle, and brig Swann, from Philadelphia, had arrived and sailed for other ports.
Left also at Madera: brig John, Goldsborough, uncertain; ship Jane, Davis, Peterburg, discharge; ship Alknomac, O'Connor, in 6 days; William, Moron, do. 4; ship Fair America, Phillips, Baltimore; brig Madera, Childs, do. 4; brig George, Warrick, do.; sch'r Shepherd, Carr, do.
On the 1st of May several vessels were moved out to sea with the loss of anchors, cables, &c. by a gale of wind. Lat. 30, long. 64. capt. Roberts saw thirty-five sail of vessels standing S. E. mostly ships and brigs.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Columbia, Stevens, St. Jago. Ruth, Potter, Providence. Sch'r Phoebe, Fleming, Curraooca. Amazon, Croshie, B. & Am. Sloop Venus, Boush, St. Jago.
CLEARED.
Ship Family, Nuno, Madeira. Brig Cameleon, Haynes, do. John Adams, Tufts, Falmouth.
NORFOLK THEATRE.
Positively the last night but one.
Mr. GREEN'S Benefit.
This Evening, June 26, will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK.
Hamlet, Mr. Green; King, Mr. Clark; Hamlet's Mother, Mrs. Spear; Polonius, Mr. West; Laertes, Mr. Fox; Ophelia, Mrs. Young; Rosencrantz, Mr. King; Guildenstern, Mr. Cloutman; Horatio, Mr. Utt; Osric, Mr. F. G.; Ghost, Mr. Young; Laertes' Sisters, Messrs. Bray and B. & Co. Ophelia, (being her first appearance here) this season, Mrs. Green; Queen, Mrs. Pacide; Laertes, Queen, Mrs. Simpson.
Text"> After the play,
A COMIC SONG, by Mr. West.
To which will be added the Musical Entertainment of
Love Laughs at Locksmiths.
Tipton, Mr. West; Captain Bedlam, Mr. Foster; Vigil, Mr. Ringwood; Risk, Mr. Fox; Solomon Lob, Mr. Spear; Grenadier, Mr. Utt; Lucia, Mrs. Young.
TICKETS to be had of Mr. GREEN, at Mr. Gibbons's, Main-Street, and at the Office of the Theatre.
THE COMMISSIONERS.
For Paving the Streets in Norfolk, are desirous to contract for as much clean coarse Sand as shall be necessary for the paving of Market-Street; and also for 100 tons of coarse Gravel. They would refer the delivery to be upon the spot as the pavers progress, but if this cannot be done, it may be laid upon the wharf nearest to the work. Ready cash will be paid for it as fast as it is delivered. June 26.
ICE.
May be had every day at the Cellar under the Shop of Drs. Seiden and Witchead. June 26.
BEST FRENCH HATS.
Now opening and for Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS. Also, just received on consignment,
3 Trunks CALICOES, 8 cases Shirting Cotton; 2 do Calain do. 1 do. Plaidies; 1 do. Ginghams. French Sewing Silk. June 26.
On Wednesday next, the 28th instant, AT XII O'CLOCK, Will be Sold in Bank-Street,
A Two-Story FRAME-HOUSE, 20 by 30 feet, with two tenements above, and also subject to a moderate ground-rent. Apply to Cash. S. MARKS, June 26.
Postponed Sale.
WILL BE SOLD.
On Monday, 3d July, at 1 o'Clock, Before the Court-House Door in King-Street.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by David Patterson to William Hutchinson, Jon. and Robert, Trustees, to secure the payment of $725.00 and 24 Cents, (with interest) to Mrs. Mary Young on credit, the purchaser giving bond with security, will be sold after the captioned of the execution law.
The following Tracts of LAND,
One Tract in the County of Princess Anne, containing about 129 acres, which said Tract is situated near Tally Robinson. One other Tract adjoining the above, containing 100 acres, more or less, which said Tract is situated near Tally Robinson. June 26.
On Wednesday the 5th day of July, Before the Exchange Coffee-House in the Borough of Norfolk, At 11 o'Clock,
One Tract in the County of Norfolk, in Tanner's Creek, containing 40 acres, more or less, which said Tract is situated near the mouth of Tanner's Creek, and is subject to a certain joint-rent. Apply to William Hutchinson, Esq., Princess Anne, June 26.
Robert B. Taylor. June 26.

143 do. Brown SUGARS, The Cargo of the Brig Louisiana Packet, For Sale by G. A. F. Whittle. In Store, 70,000 wt. St. Domingo COFFEE, 180 bales Sea Island and Upland Cotton. May 17.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar. 20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE 8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. For Sale on reasonable terms by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. March 22.
Just Received, A few bales very fine India Cottons, suitable for Sheetings, Nankenas of superior quality; Bandanas Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings. May 3.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk;
And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6 Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-Street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 10,000 weight NAVY BREAD, 6000 do. Ship do. 9000 do. Superfine Pilot do. 105 quarter barrels Crackers. Pilot Bread of superior quality for family use. George Reid. June 9.
FOR RENT, The STORE fronting the Old Mar- ket Place, at present occupied by Mr. Stutnant. Apply to Wood & Hastings, or Robert Taylor. May 8.
FOR RENT, That large and commodious Three Story Fire Proof House, on Wide Water-Street, at the head of Rothery's wharf, lately occupied by Messrs. Noble and Arbuthnot & Co. as a Shipchandlery-Store. Apply to Lilias M'Pherson. May 12.
FOR SALE, 40 Sacks JUNIPER BERRIES. James Young. April 26.
WILLIAMSBURG, May 10, 1809. At a meeting of the proprietors of the DISMAL SWAMP COMPANY, held at Suffolk on the 4th of April, an additional dividend of Sixty Dollars on each quarter share was declared; which sum will be paid by a draft from the Managers upon their agent at Suffolk, after the first day of June next; proper vouchers of the rights of the claimants being produced, and subject to any discount the company may have against the claimants. A meeting of the company is to be held annually at Sul- folk, on the first Thursday in May; and it is requested the proprietors will be punctual in their attendance, either per- sonally or by their attorneys. John Bracken, Corbin Griffin, } Managers. James Henderson. } 3w
DRAWING ACADEMY. MR. PINDER, Informs the public of Norfolk and its vicinity, that on the 9th of June next, he will open his DRAWING SCHOOL, at No. 17, Catharine-Street, where attendance will be given every day, (Saturday and Sunday excepted) to pupils of both sexes, from 10 till 12 in the morning, and to young ladies from 4 till 6 in the evening; he will also at- tend on ladies or gentlemen at their own houses. The young gentlemen desirous to learn the drawing and colouring of Camp or Field Fortifications, will likewise be attended at particular hours. Mr. Pinder offers himself to give full satisfaction to the parents of the students put under his care; nothing shall be omitted on his part to forward their progress. Conditions will be known by applying to him as above, or to Mr. Roches, Commerce-Street. May 27.
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne, containing about 300 acres; and, as it may be ad- vantageous, divided into two or three Farms, the subser- iber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This Farm is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the oth- er heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings. Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to James Robinson, or John Tyler, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec 7.
Twenty Dollars For the apprehension of SAM, a negro man the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles- City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the name of his mas- ter, John Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and in all probability is in one of these places. He is tall and thin, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly. John Tyler. Richmond, March 19.
FOR RENT, A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also, That commodious House on Catha- rine-Street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, ad- joining the subscriber. They have excellent gardens, and all outbuildings on hand. Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. August 15.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York. Office of the Company, No. 30, Wall Street. PROPOSALS For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having in- corporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the li- berty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole pur- pose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal pro- perty from loss or damage by FIRE; and a capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular sa- tisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and restores the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the pri- mary motive of this INSTITUTION: and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liber- ality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patron- age of the public. * No insured person will be liable to make good the loss- es of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified. The Company also make good losses on pro- perty burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
No. I. HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or me- tal.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not ex- ceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No. II. HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not ex- ceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No. III. HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceed- ing 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No. IV. HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an in- crease of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c. The pre- miums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden build- ings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on, or in the same build- ing exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bak- ers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpen- tine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Car- penters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machi- nery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra-hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the of- fice of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described.
II. If the property offered for insurance is within the dis- trict of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and re- port thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just descrip- tion thereof, viz. of what materials each building is construct- ed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how other- wise; where situated; the name of the present occupier; and how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the in- surance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufacturing is carried on in the premises; all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or per- sons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.
III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be de- clared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to co- ver such property.
IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or Interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.
V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.
VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same proper- ty, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the pay- ment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.
VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may hap- pen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil com- motion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.
VIII. Rooks of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.
IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.
X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in spe- cial particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall make such, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circum- stances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or veri- ly believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable. Also, if there appears any fraud, or
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to resti- tution or payment, according to his policy. XII. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, sufficiently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allow- ance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever. XIII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and if for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Sur- veyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, with survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb 18.
Genuine Patent and Family Medi- cines, Celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the hu- frame is liable. Prepared by T. W. DYOTT, M. D. THE CELEBRATED Stomachic Elixir of Health. (Price one dollar and Fifty Cents)
Which has proved by thousands, who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever of- fered to the publick, for speedy relieving and curing the cramp, pains, and wind in the stomach and bowels, carry- ing off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sick- ness at the stomach, fever head ache, &c.
For the dysentery or lax, cholera morbus, severe gripings, and other diseases of the bowels, and the summer bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy, and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility.
Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints, or disorders of the breast and lungs, even in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief.
Common coughs and colds, which are generally occasion- ed by obstru- tion, will be found to yield to its benign influence in a few hours.
In asthma or consumptive complaints, horseflesh, wheelings, shortness of breath, and the hooping cough, it will give immediate relief.
Patent Stomachic Wine Bitters. (Price One Dollar.) These celebrated and well known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet specific vir- tues, and are particularly recommended for restoring weak constitutions, cleansing and strengthening the stomach, and increasing the appetite; they expel worms in all ages, but from their simplicity and safety, are a most natural and ef- fectual vermifuge, when administered to children; they are gratefully warm, and pungently aromatic; they are ex- tremely serviceable in all seasons, but particularly so on the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experience such total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventive against those complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent fevers and agues, long au- tumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Vegetable Nervous Cordial, OR, Nature's Grand Restorative, Is confidently recommended as the most efficacious me- dicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous com- plaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness, and va- rious complaints, resulting from diffipated pleasures, resi- dence in warm climates, the immoderate use of tea, the un- skilful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Gout & Rheumatic Drops. A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lum- bago, stone and gravel, swellings and weakness of the joints, sprains, bruises, and all kinds of green wounds; the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chil- blains, frozen limbs, &c.
Since the above invaluable medicines were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven Hundred Thousand Persons have experienced their happy and salutary effects, many of whom from the greatest debility. These Medicines, which by being timely administered, will prevent the pro- gress of many fatal diseases. The Proprietor wishes to afford every information relative to the efficacy of the above Medicines in a small compass by exhibiting a list of exemplary cures, attested by respectable characters, for the satisfaction and encouragement of the af- flicted:—for which purpose such cures have been selected at different times and been inserted, as might display the alter- native power of physick. But as the number of cases are now become so numerous, I am obliged, instead of identifying the particulars, only to print an abstract of several testimo- nials, referring the reader to peruse the pamphlet, left at the Book-Store of Messrs. BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk. June 5.
FOR SALE, A neat well finished Fire-Proof DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Elle- good. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence towards the shore 990 feet; also, an unimproved Lot, well enclosed, adjoin- ing Capt. John Store's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent the Ferry to Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON.
Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the collection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Davis, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to sa- tisfy his creditors. May 8.
Niemeyer and Von Kapff, Offer for Sale at their Ware-House, in Water-Street, for Cash or approved Paper only, the following GERMAN LINENS, 650 pieces SACKING, 35 pieces SHIRT LINEN, 200 do. OZNAEBURGS and 45 do. fine SHEETING, TICKLENBURGS, 70 do. TABLE CLOTHS, 450 do. WHITE ROLLS, 30 do. BED TICKING, 80 do. HESSIAN do. 65 do. STUNT RAVENS 30 do. fine PLATILLAS, DUCK.
ALSO, 11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities. 110 boxes Spanish SEGARS, 160 dozen half pint DECAN- 40 do. Crown GLASS, TERS, 150 do. English PIPES, 120 dozen WINE GLASSES 5 gross empty BOTTLES, 100 pair WAFFLE IRONS, 600 do. CORKS, 350 pieces PAPER HANG- 100 do. Bottling WIRE, ING, 20 gross Cowskin WHIPS, 100 pieces OIL CLOTH, 600 do. GLUE, 4 cases PORT WINE. 100 wt. Ozalung TITREAD 600 Straws half pint and gill. And at their Store in Main-Street, Looking Glasses, Glassware, Cutlery, and fancy Articles. We will take in barter, about 25,000 wt. of Green Coffee. March 29.
NOTICE. THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of their concerns devolves on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is author- ized to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the firm, are requested to call. January 3. W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co-partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
TAKE NOTICE, That we have applied to the Presi- dent and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is lost, viz. B. No. 4932, dated Philadelphia, 24 June, 1800—dollars 50 C. 3324, dated Philadelphia, 24 June, 1800—do 50 E. 747, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804—do 50 F. 817, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804—do 50 F. 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804—do 50 F. 1682, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804—do 50 payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Dis- count and Deposit at Norfolk. A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us. MACKINDER & WHITE. March 10.
Two Valuable FARMS for Sale.
I offer the following Valuable Property for Sale, viz my Farm in Harvey's Neck, and a Tract of Land lying on the N. E. side of Perquimans River, containing 106 acres (directly opposite the Farm), one other Tract con- taining 200 acres, lying on the S. W. side of said river, about four miles above the Farm, both these tracts are well tim- bered.
I will also sell the FARM on which I live, and my wharf and Lots in Edenton, with the improvements. The Farm in Harvey's Neck contains 220 acres, 200 of which are clear- ed and in a high state of cultivation; in point of fertility of soil, it is not surpassed by any in this part of the state, the soil is well adapted to the cultivation of Wheat and Indian Corn, Wheat in particular, the White Clover grows (almost spontaneously) in the greatest abundance. I have made on this farm one cashion from 50,000 hill, 320 barrels of Corn; this place is situated on the S. W. bank of Perquimans River, near the mouth of, a delightful prospect, in an agreeable neighbourhood; on it is a convenient Dwelling-House, with every necessary out-house. The two Tracts on the same ri- ver are considered as appendages to this Farm, for the purpose of supplying it with rail timber, &c.—There is an excellent well of water, and the situation is considered to be as healthy as any in that part of the country; with the farm may be had from 15 to 20 good order Negroes, 100 head of sheep, 150 head of hogs, 40 or 50 head of cattle, horses, oxen, and all the farming utensils, &c.
The Farm on which I live, contains 500 acres, 200 of which are cleared and under good fence and in prime order, the rest is covered with good timber; the soil is well adapted to the cultivation of wheat and corn, and with very little labour from 30 to 40 acres might be cultivated in Rice to great advantage; it is supposed (and I have no doubt of it) that this place would admit of having one of the best Herring and Shad Fisheries in this state, and could be carried on very extensively at a small expence; the situation is excelled by none, it lies on the bank of Albemarle Sound, being the N. E. point of the bay of Edenton, 4 miles by water and 5 by land from the town; it is an elevated situation and very healthy; there is on the Farm a convenient Dwelling- House and every necessary out-house, a most excellent well of water, a number of choice fruit trees, and a large garden newly inclosed, which affords the greatest abundance of ve- getables of every kind necessary for family use. This Farm is a most desirable situation for a gentleman who wishes to re-tire with his family on a country seat. With the Farm may be had from 10 to 20 valuable negroes, 75 to 100 head of sheep, 50 head of cattle, 100 to 200 head of hogs, horses, oxen, and every necessary implement of husbandry.
The Wharf and Lots in Edenton is one of the best situa- tions in town for shipping business and a retail store; a large new Ware-House three stories high, stands on the head of the wharf, and several other houses. The property will be shown, and the terms (which will be very moderate) will be known by applying to me. JOHN SKINNER. Moseley's Point, June 4, 1809.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Offer for Sale for Cash or approved Notes, 2,500 barrels NAVAL STORES, 3,500 bushels coarse SALT, 2,500 bushels INDIAN CORN, 1,250 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 180 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 28 do. New-Orleans do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 54 crates well assorted EARTHENWARE, 40 chests and 20 boxes Hyson & Young Hyson TEA. —ALSO— A general assortment of Dry Goods. September 27.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Price 37 1-2 Cents, A few Copies of LETTERS, Under the signatures of SENEX and of a FARMER, Comprehending an examination of the conduct of our Ex- ecutive, towards France and Great-Britain, out of which the present crisis has arisen, originally published in the North American.
From the Editor's Preface. Great publick exigencies, in free governments, have al- ways called forth great virtue and talents. Thus the passing occurrences of the day prove, that the lapse of twenty-five years has not turned our nation aside from that salutary vigi- lance of their rulers and jealousy of their rights, without which our government could not have been established nor continued. Should we survive the fraud, prejudice and power, which have conspired for our ruin, we shall not owe it more to the timeless illustrations of the sage, and the heroic devotion of the patriot, than to native good sense and unalterable at- tachment to liberty in the body of the people. We have here another proof, that the American nation is as conspi- cuous for its intelligence, as for its civil system, and its un- alterable adherence to national freedom. The late attempts upon both, have electrified the whole country. The aged, the retired, the timid, the wavering, and the deluded, have all been brought into the ranks of that phalanx, which is determined to save the country. By such exert- ions, it must be saved! Among the pens which have powerfully contributed to this conservatory alarm, is the able and ingenious author of the subjoined letters. His fascinating candour and vigorous argument, have chased away the sophistry and premised delusions, which the hand of power has covered its sinister purposes and our danger. These explanations of our publick affairs, in a conjuncture which has involved the life and death of our enviable political constitution, will be long ad- mired. The crisis which called them forth, is alone more interesting, than the dignity of the writer is venerable, and his capacity exalted. June 7.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.