Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-12-14 00:00:00

WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1804.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Streights of Gibraltar. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, In the Mediterranean, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas, Jamaica and Honduras, Porto Rico, Havanna, Cape-Francois, Ports in the Bite of Leogane, Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, Persia, India, and China, Coasters. Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 5 dolls. per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent. advance. Dividend off—Brisk United States Bank, 560 dolls. per share. Exchange on London, Par.
FOR NEW-YORK, The Schooner HARRIOT, CHARLES DIXON, Master:— Will sail in a few days; has excellent accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf, or Christopher Fry.
FOR NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Schooner FATHER & SONS, HENRY ABERDEEN, Master:— Will sail in 8 days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board at Marsden's wharf, or THEO. ARMISTEAD.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MOSES MYERS. Burthen 350 hogheads; has part of her cargo engaged, and may be ready to sail by the 1st January. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board.
FOR SALE, (If applied for in three days) The fast sailed Schooner PHOENIX, Now laying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLAISTER of PARIS, on board said Schooner.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON, CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master:— Burthen 308 tons or 450 hhds. tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
Now landing on Rothery's Wharf, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, A CHOICE PARCEL of ANTIGUA RUM, Which will be sold low if taken from off the Wharf. John Brown.
Who will take a Freight for the above BRIG, Burthen 1300 barrels, if application be made in a few days.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship ECHO, Burthen 350 hhds. For terms apply to the master on board, or Moses Myers.
FOR CHARTER, The American Brig FACTOR, one year old, burthen 105 tons, will carry about 1500 barrels—a freight to the West-Indies will be preferred. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow.
2500 bushels Lisbon SALT on board said brig, which will be sold low if taken from a long fide.
FOR SALE ON LIBERAL CREDIT, The well found fast sailing Schooner EMELY, JAMES SAMPSON, Master:— Together with her cargo on board of 600 barrels Flour. Moses Myers.
FOR SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Straight Rabit. 15 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. Now lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
WHO HAVE IN STORE, 25,000 lb. COFFEE. 20 Tierces Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 16.
Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To Europe or the West-Indies, THE AMERICAN SHIP YORKSHIRE, WILLIAM LEE, Master:— About twelve months old—burthen 290 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Warren Ashby.
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master:— Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 35 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM.
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhds., 8 Qr. Casks, Fine old London P. M. Wine. Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1300 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to N. Heron.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE FOR SALE, 90 hogheads Sugar. 60 pipes Cognac Brandy. 30 puncheons Windward Island Rum. And are now Landing, 26 puncheons 3 year old W. Island Rum. ROBERTSON & BROWN. BILLS on New-York at short date.
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 129 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A QUANTITY OF Red and White Oak Drawn Staves, for which cash will be given. ALSO, White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards. ROBERT MAITLAND & Co.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from LONDON, and Ship BRUTUS, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor.
ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING, IN THE CITY OF BALTIMORE, A PERIODICAL PAPER, TO BE CALLED THE COMPANION, AND WEEKLY MISCELLANY. By EDWARD EASY, Esq.
CONDITIONS. The first number will be published on the first Saturday in November, and if a sufficient number of Subscribers are obtained, be continued every succeeding Saturday. It will be printed on a good demy paper, and new type—Each number to contain eight quarto pages—And at the end of every year, a handsome title page and table of contents for the volume. City Subscribers will be served regularly on the days of publication—those at a distance will have their papers forwarded by post, or otherwise, as directed. The charge THREE DOLLARS per annum, to be paid half-yearly in advance. Communications (post paid) addressed to the Editor, at the Printing-Office of COLE & HEWES, publishers, 192 Market-Street will be duly attended to. SUBSCRIPTION received by GEO. L. GRAY, at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
NOW LANDING On Newton's Wharf, from the Schooner THREE SISTERS, 20 Puncheons ST. CROIX RUM. 3 Hogheads do. SUGAR. Also—From on board the Schooner COROTOMAX, 16 Hogheads SUGAR, superior quality. 8 Bags best GREEN COFFEE. For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
CASH WILL BE GIVEN FOR WHEAT, PEASE, AND FLAX-SEED, By the Subscriber, at his warehouse on Marsden's wharf. THEO. ARMISTEAD.
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are afforded packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder.
TO LEASE OR RENT, For a term of years, THAT valuable House lately the residence of Mr. Cornelius Calvert, deceased—together with the WHARF, which has been extended out into deep water, so that ships of any burthen may lie at it—with WAREHOUSES, &c. For terms apply to James Tucker.
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, Naval-Stores, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29.
TUITION. The Rev. JOHN C. BROCKENBROUGH, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his patronizing friends and the publick; and informs them that he will recommence his school at York-Town, on the 3rd of January next; where he will take under his charge a number of pupils, of both sexes, not exceeding twenty-five. THE SEVERAL BRANCHES OF LITERATURE Which he proposes to teach, are the following, The Latin and Greek Languages—The English Language, grammatically—Plain Reading—Writing—Common Arithmetic—History—Geography. HIS TERMS ARE, For those desirous of being instructed in any of English Branches, FIVE POUNDS per annum—For the Dead Languages SEVEN POUNDS TEN SHILLINGS. HE WILL ALSO TAKE AS BOARDERS, Four or five pupils of either sex—(not exceeding twelve years of age at twenty-five pounds per annum; if over that age at thirty pounds per annum)—in which sums are included the charges for instruction, washing and mending. Each pupil is to pay his quarter in advance, and furnish his half-cord of wood: boarders are to furnish their own beds; and none will be admitted for less than one year. December 1. tf 274
PHILADELPHIA BOTTLED PORTER. ORDERS forwarded to the Subscribers (if accompanied with cash) will be promptly complied with, for the above article, put up by experienced Bottlers, under their particular direction, at the rate of one dollar eighty-seven and a half cents per dozen—bottles included. Isaac W. Morris & Co. BREWERS, Pearl-Street, Philadelphia. 12th Month 1st, 1804. 4 275
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment of GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Consisting of Plaitillas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheetings, extra fine 1 1 9 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Sheet linen, Diapers, Bed Tickling for Matrasses, Bed Bunts fine 1 1 4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempen Hessian, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheetings and light Canvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddlers, black Sattin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns-Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippets of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, 50 do. good quality St. Jago do. 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. 250 M. com cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 case superior Quills, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogheads good Tobacco STEMS—Apply as above. December 5. tf 273
A FEW COPIES OF THE ODES OF ANACREON, Translated from the Greek By THOMAS MOORE, Esq. With notes, critical and explanatory; and ornamented with an elegantly engraved portrait of the Translator: Have been received and for sale at this Office.
ALSO, A few copies of a SERMON, Occasioned by the death of MAJOR GEN. ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Preached at Philadelphia By JAMES ABERCROMBIE, D. D. One of the assistant Ministers of Christ's Church and St. Peters'. General Alexander Hamilton.
R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
A. C. JORDAN & Co. Have just published their VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANACK, FOR 1805. They have lately received very handsome assortments of LISBON MOROCCO SKINS, of all colours. BLACK LEAD PENCILS, Cheap by the Gross or Thousand. DUTCH QUILLS. PAPER, Of all sizes and qualities, and considerable additions to their former flock of BOOKS. November 26. 1w1w3w 254
WILLIAM MARTSHORNE, JUN. HAS FOR SALE, AN INVOICE OF PINS, NAILS, HOES, SPADES, TEA KETTLES, ENGLISH BEND-LEATHER and BOOT LEGS. 8 Trunks COTTON HOSIERY. A few firkins good BUTTER. ANTIGUA RUM. 4 PATENT CORN-SHELLING MACHINES. Alexandria CRACKERS, in kegs. Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, in hhds. and bbls. MAHOGANY BEDSTEADS. November 6. 667

In our paper of this day, we present the articles of impeachment against JUDGE CHASE, including the additional article. It is our intention to endeavour to lay before our readers a correct and impartial detail of every circumstance which occurs in the course of this important trial, and for which purpose we have made suitable arrangements. In reflecting upon this subject it is impossible to resist the force of the awful impressions which it excites—happy is that country whose institutions have provided for the trial and punishment of arbitrary, wicked, and unjust magistrates. Whatever cause we may have to felicitate our country upon the excellence of our political institutions, we should mourn to behold one of the best provisions of our constitution abused, and converted into the means of gratifying personal and political malice.
Captain Potts, of the British ship Medway, left Madeira the 30th October, by him we learn that accounts had reached Madeira of the misunderstanding between Great-Britain and Spain, which it was believed would terminate in open hostilities. Advices had been received from Spain which state, that the French had taken possession of the Spanish ships of war in Ferrol, Corunna, &c. and that French officers and mariners had arrived from Rochfort and other ports of France to man the Spanish ships. Apprehensions were entertained in Madeira (in consequence of advices from Lisbon) of a visit from the French; those advices, moreover, stated, that the court of Lisbon was alarmed by the discovery of a plan, which the French government had formed for taking possession of the island of Madeira and the Brazils.
THE FRIGATES.—Yesterday the President and Revolutionaire both came up into Hampton roads. We understand the former is expected up in this port, for the purpose of making some repairs.
The Electors of the State of Pennsylvania have voted unanimously for THOMAS JEFFERSON as President, and GEORGE CLINTON as Vice-President.
MARRIED last evening by the Rev. James Whitehead, Mr. THOMAS GATEWOOD, Merchant, to Miss NANCY CUNNINGHAM, both of this borough.
Congressional Register.
SECOND SESSION OF THE EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commenced at Washington, November 5, 1804.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, November 30.
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE CHASE.
The committee to whom was referred, on the sixth instant, the report of a select committee appointed on the thirteenth of March last, "to prepare and report articles of impeachment against Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States," submit to the House the following REPORT.
Articles exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States, in the name of themselves and all the people of the United States, against Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices of the United States, in maintenance, and support of their impeachment against him, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
ARTICLE I.
That unmindful of the solemn duties of his office, and contrary to the sacred obligation by which he stood, bound to discharge them "faithfully and impartially, and without respect to persons," the said Samuel Chase, on the trial of John Fries, charged with treason, before the circuit court of the United States, held, for the district of Pennsylvania, in the city of Philadelphia, during the months of April and May, one thousand eight hundred, whereat the said Samuel Chase presided, did, in his judicial capacity, conduct himself in a manner highly arbitrary, oppressive, and unjust, viz:—
1. In delivering an opinion, in writing, on the question of law, on the construction of which the defence of the accused materially depended, tending to prejudice the minds of the jury against the case of the said John Fries, the prisoner, before counsel had been heard in his defence:
2. In restricting the counsel for the said Fries, from recurring to such English authorities as they believed apposite, or from citing statutes of the United States, which they deemed illustrative of the positions, upon which they intended to rest the defence of their client:
3. In debarring the prisoner from his constitutional privilege of addressing the jury (through his counsel) on the law, as well as on the fact, which was to determine his guilt or innocence, and at the same time endeavouring to wrest from the jury their indisputable right to hear argument, and determine upon the question of law, as well as the question of fact, involved in the verdict which they were required to give:
In consequence of which irregular conduct of the said Samuel Chase, as dangerous to our liberties, as it is novel to our laws and usages, the said John Fries was deprived of the right, secured to him by the eighth article amendatory of the constitution, and was condemned to death without having been heard, by counsel, in his defence, to the disgrace of the character of the American Bench, in manifest violation of law, and justice, and in open contempt of the rights of juries, on which, ultimately, rest the liberty and safety of the American people.
ARTICLE II.
That, prompted by a similar spirit of persecution and injustice, at a circuit court of the United States, held at Richmond, in the month of May, one thousand eight hundred, for the district of Virginia, whereat the said Samuel Chase presided, and before which a certain James Thompson Callendar, was arraigned for a libel on John Adams, then President of the United States, the said Samuel Chase, with intent to oppress, and procure the conviction of, the said Callendar, did over rule the objection of John Basset, one of the jury, who wished to be excused from serving on the said trial, because he had made up his mind, as to the publication from which the words, charged to be libelous, in the indictment, were extracted; and the said Basset was accordingly
sworn, and did serve on the said jury, by whose verdict the prisoner was subsequently convicted.
ARTICLE III.
That, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the prisoner, the evidence of John Taylor, a material witness on behalf of the aforesaid Callendar, was not permitted by the said Samuel Chase to be given in, on pretence that the said witness could not prove the truth of the whole of one of the charges, contained in the indictment, although the said charge embraced more than one fact.
ARTICLE IV.
That the conduct of the said Samuel Chase, was marked, during the whole course of the said trial, by manifest injustice, partiality, and intemperance; viz:
1. In compelling the prisoner's counsel to reduce to writing, and submit to the inspection of the court, for their admission, or rejection, all questions which the said counsel meant to propound to the above named John Taylor, the witness.
2. In refusing to postpone the trial, although an affidavit was regularly filed, stating the absence of material witnesses on behalf of the accused; and although it was manifest, that, with the utmost diligence, the attendance of such witnesses could not have been procured, at that term.
3. In the use of unusual, rude, and contemptuous expressions towards the prisoner's counsel; and in falsely insinuating that they wished to excite the publick fears and indignation, and to produce that insubordination to law, to which the conduct of the judge did, at the same time, manifestly tend:
4. In repeated and vexatious interruptions of the said counsel, on the part of the said judge, which, at length, induced them to abandon their cause and their client, who was thereupon convicted, and condemned to fine and imprisonment:
5. In an indecent solicitude, manifested by the said Samuel Chase, for the conviction of the accused, unbecoming even a publick prosecutor, but highly disgraceful to the character of a judge as it was subversive of justice.
ARTICLE V.
And whereas it is provided by the act of Congress passed on the 24th day of September, 1789, intitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," that for any crime, or offence, against the United States, the offender may be arrested, imprisoned, or bailed, agreeably to the usual mode of process in the state where such offender may be found; and whereas it is provided by the laws of Virginia, that upon presentment by any grand jury of an offence not capital, the court shall order the clerk to issue a summons against the person, or persons offending, to appear and answer such presentment at the next court; yet, the said Samuel Chase did, at the court aforesaid, award a capias against the body of the said James Thompson Callendar, indicted for an offence not capital, whereupon the said Callendar was arrested and committed to close custody, contrary to law in that case made and provided.
ARTICLE VI.
And whereas it is provided by the 34th section of the aforesaid act, intitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," that the laws of the several states, except where the constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require, or provide, shall be regarded as the rules of decision in trials at common law, in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply; and whereas by the laws of Virginia it is provided, that in cases not capital, the offender shall not be held to answer any presentment of a grand jury until the court next succeeding that during which such presentment shall have been made, yet the said Samuel Chase, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the said James Thompson Callendar, did, at the court aforesaid, rule and adjudge the said Callendar to trial during the term at which he, the said Callendar, was presented and indicted, contrary to law in that case made and provided.
ARTICLE VII.
That, at a circuit court of the United States, for the district of Delaware, held at New-Castle, in the month of June, one thousand eight hundred, whereat the said Samuel Chase presided, the said Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties of his office, did descend from the dignity of a judge and stoop to the level of an informer, by refusing to discharge the grand jury, although entreated by several of the said jury so to do; and after the said grand jury had regularly declared through their foreman, that they had found no bills of indictment, nor had any presentments to make, by observing to the said grand jury, that he, the said Samuel Chase, understood "that a highly seditious temper had manifested itself in the state of Delaware, among a certain class of people, particularly in New-Castle county, and more especially in the town of Wilmington, where lives a most seditious printer, unrestrained by any principle of virtue, and regardless of social order—that the name of this printer was"—but checking himself, as if sensible of the indecorum which he was committing, added "that it might be assuming too much to mention the name of this person, but it becomes your duty, gentlemen, to enquire diligently into this matter," or words to that effect: and that with intention to procure the prosecution of the printer in question, the said Samuel Chase did, moreover, authoritatively enjoin on the district attorney of the United States the necessity of procuring a file of the papers to which he alluded, (and which were understood to be those published under the title of "Mirror of the Times and General Advertiser," and) by a strict examination of them to find some passage which might furnish the ground work of a prosecution against the printer of the said paper: thereby degrading his high judicial functions, and tending to impair the publick confidence in, and respect for, the tribunals of justice, so essential to the general welfare.
ARTICLE VIII.
And whereas mutual respect and confidence between the government of the United States and those of the individual states, and between the people and those governments, respectively, are highly conducive to that publick harmony, without which there can be no publick happiness, yet the said Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties and dignity of his judicial character, did, at a circuit court, for the district of Maryland, held at Baltimore, in the month of May, one thousand eight hundred and three, pervert his official right and duty to address the grand jury then and there assembled, on the matters coming within the province of the said jury, for the purpose of delivering to the said grand jury, an intemperate and inflammatory political harangue, with intent to excite the fears and resentment of the said grand jury, and of the good people of Maryland against their state government, and constitution, a conduct highly censurable in any, but peculiarly indecent and unbecoming in a judge of the supreme court of the United States: and moreover that the said Samuel Chase, then and there, under pretence of exercising his judicial right to address the said grand jury, as aforesaid, did, in a manner highly unwarrantable, endeavour to excite the odium of the said grand jury, and of the good people of Maryland, against the government of the United States, by delivering opinions, which, even if the judicial authority were competent to their expression, on a suitable occasion and in a proper manner, were at that time as delivered by him, highly indecent, extra judicial and tending to prostitute the high judicial character with which he was invested, to the low purpose of an electioneering partisan.
AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, by protestation, saving to themselves the liberty of exhibiting, at any time hereafter, any farther articles, or other ac-
cusation, or impeachment, against said Samuel Chase, and also of replying to his answers which he shall make unto the said articles, or any of them, and of offering proof to all and every other articles, impeachment, or accusation, which shall be exhibited by them, as the case shall require, do demand that the said Samuel Chase may be put to answer the said crimes and misdemeanors, and that such proceedings, examinations, trials and judgments may be thereupon had and given, as are agreeable to law and justice.
Monday, December 3.
Mr. Varnum in the chair.
The reported articles were read.
Mr. Elliot. It will be recollected, Mr. Chairman, by every member of the committee who was present at the close of the last session, that upon the report of the committee of inquiry, recommending the impeachment of Judge Chase, no member but myself thought proper to deliver his sentiments. I feel no inclination to travel the ground which I then occupied in solitude; especially as the opinions which I then advanced remain unaltered. Nor have I a disposition to embarrass the proceedings. I wish, indeed, to simplify them. But I feel it my duty to suggest that course of proceeding, and that mode of decision, which I believe to be demanded equally by our duty to the person accused, to our own consciences, and to our country; and I shall suggest them with confidence rather than with diffidence, because they are so extremely obvious. I believe it to be our duty deliberately to investigate the principles involved in the report, some of which are certainly novel and to take distinct questions upon each general head of accusation. Because I think Mr. Chase ought to be impeached for two or three misdemeanors, I cannot give my vote in favour of articles accusing him of eight high crimes and thirty or forty misdemeanors. If I should be so fortunate as to be seconded in the opinions which I entertain upon this subject, I will move to amend the report upon the table by striking out that part which relates to the conduct of Judge Chase on the trial of John Fries, and which is now comprised in the first article.
The motion being seconded,
Mr. Smilie asked if the motion was in order, observing that the report consisted of a number of distinct propositions which he conceived were to be considered in the usual way article by article and the question would be, either to concur or non-concur. The gentleman (Mr. E.) might gratify his zeal in this way as well as in the mode he had proposed for striking out, and the result would be the same—It would furnish an opportunity for every member to speak for or against each article, as well as to amend any.
Mr. Elliot replied that he was not tenacious of form. His only object was to obtain distinct questions. If the committee of the whole were disposed to pursue the course pointed out by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, he would withdraw his motion.
The chairman gave it as his opinion that the proper mode of proceeding would be to take the report up by articles.
On the first article being read,
Mr. Elliot moved to strike it out.
The chairman said the motion to strike out the first section was in order, and was usual in the case of a bill in order to decide upon its merits—but in independent articles like the present it would be preferable to take the question on concurring, so that the opinion of the committee might be ascertained on each article.
Mr. Smilie expressed an indifference as to the mode of decision, but he believed what he had suggested was conformable to all former rules and practices.
Mr. J. Randolph, after a short pause, said that the question of concurrence with the select committee in his opinion ought to be taken on each article separately, and for his part he had no objection to take it upon each separate member of each article, if any gentleman wished it to be taken in that way.
Mr. Nicholson observing that there was no question before the committee, conceived that one ought to be presented for their decision. He therefore moved that the committee of the whole concur with the select committee and agree to the first article. Which being seconded the question was put by the Chairman, a division was called for, and 78 members rising in the affirmative, it was carried without reversing the question—78 members being more than a majority of the whole house had all the members been present.
The second article under consideration.
Mr. Dawson. This mode of proceeding incurs some difficulty which might be prevented by the motion to strike out, as in the latter case the principle upon which the article is grounded would be tested, and if the principle was adopted the phraseology might be varied and amended as might be thought proper.
Chairman. The committee has already determined to proceed in a different manner, it therefore does not rest upon the discretion of the chair.
Mr. Smilie suggested the propriety of reading the evidence in support of each article, as there are many gentlemen here who were not present at the last session when the testimony was both read and printed.
Mr. Findley seconded the motion.
Mr. Nicholson. Reading the testimony will occupy the whole day, it constitutes the volume in my hand (a volume of apparently 200 pages.)
Mr. Smilie would not call for its reading on his own account; he had already perused the testimony, but there were several gentlemen now present who were not here the last session, who perhaps have not had an opportunity of seeing the documents, and he believed gentlemen generally voted with more satisfaction on subjects with which they are more acquainted than on those where doubts or apprehensions are entertained. Besides he deemed it more safe and dignified to proceed with caution and due deliberation on so serious a question as that of impeaching a person holding one of the most important stations in the government.
Mr. Nicholson. The manner of proceeding in the business of impeachment at the last session, was, to read such parts of the testimony upon the call of a member as related to the particular article under consideration. He recollected upon the impeachment of judge Pickering that the gentleman on the other side of the house from New-Hampshire called for reading the particular part of the testimony most likely to extricate the officer impeached, or produce a conviction in the minds of others such as he felt himself—he hoped the same course of proceeding would be adopted by the committee, and such portions would from time to time be read as members required.
The chairman put the question on reading the testimony generally, which was lost on the division, being only 40 in the affirmative, and 54 in the negative.
The second article being under consideration.
Mr. Boyle moved to amend the latter part of the article by striking out the words in italic and inserting those in a parenthesis—"John Basset one of the Jury who wished to be excused from serving on the said trial because he had made up his mind as to (that) the publication from which the words charged to be libelous in the indictment were extracted (was within the statute of the United States upon which the said Callendar was indicted) &c." Making the allegation in this way you will find it fully supported by the testimony, for they are the words of the tes-
timony itself; it is said the 8th juror acknowledged that he had formed an unequivocal opinion that such a book as "The Prospect Before Us" came within the sedition law.
Mr. — supposed that the rule adopted by the committee against the reading of the general testimony would not prevent particular parts as they apply to particular points from being read, he therefore called for reading so much of the evidence as related to the juror mentioned in the 2d article.
Mr. Nicholson mentioned page 133 of the depositions of the witnesses on the part of the United States as the place where the clerk would find what the gentlemen wanted.
Which being read as follows:
"Perhaps it is not improper here to observe, that the eighth juror answered when the previous question was put to him, that though he had never read or heard the charges in the indictment, and knew not what the traverser had published, yet he had formed an unequivocal opinion, that such a book as "The Prospect Before Us," was, came within the sedition law: But no objection was made to him, and he was sworn like the rest."
Mr. J. Randolph referred to page 56 near the top for other corroborative evidence.
The clerk read the following:
"One of the jury, John Basset, stated that he was unwilling to serve, having made up his mind as to the book called "The Prospect, &c." but as he acknowledged that he had not formed and delivered an opinion concerning the charges in the indictment, because in fact, he knew not what they were, his objection was over-ruled."
And also from page 64, as follows:
"It is to be observed that Mr. Basset who had been summoned on the jury, seemed to have considerable scruples at serving, and stated he had expressed some opinion as to the "Prospect Before Us." Judge Chase however declared Mr. Basset a good juror, and he was sworn and acted as a juror."
Mr. J. Randolph thanked his friend from Kentucky for every suggestion tending to improve the report of the committee, confident that his motives were highly commendable. The report has been referred by the House to a committee of the whole for the purpose of obtaining by a full, fair and free, discussion, two objects; first, to determine whether the charges exhibited are such as the House are willing to prefer against the person impeached, and in order if they be found incorrect to make them as perfect as possible. On both these points I invite discussion in the name of the select committee, who brought in this report. At the same time I wish to suggest to my friend (Mr. Boyle) the propriety of re-examining his idea, and ascertaining whether the eighth juror alluded to in the account of Callendar's trial is the juror mentioned in the testimony of Mr. Hay, and of Mr. Nicholson. These gentlemen mention the juror by name. Mr. Robinson's account of the trial mentions him by number. Now if it should appear that the eighth juror was not Mr. Basset, must not the article fall to the ground if the proposed alteration should take place. I think it one of the strongest circumstances in this article that a juror was compelled to serve after stating that he had made up his mind as to the criminal offence on the question he was about being sworn well and truly to try. The committee will perceive a considerable variation between the testimony in page 133 and 56. In the first the writer introduces "with a perhaps it is not improper here to observe," that the eighth juror answered when the previous question was put to him, that though he had never read the indictment, yet he had formed an opinion that such a book as the "Prospect Before Us" came within the sedition law. This I believe is the amount of what is said in that page, and it appears from this to be an incidental circumstance only; whereas if you turn to page 56, it is there stated with the clearest precision, that he was unwilling to serve because he had made up his mind on the book called the Prospect. It does not appear to be drawn from him by the previous question, but it does appear fully and unequivocally to be of his own mere notion, a conscientious scruple to try what he had already past judgment upon. In my opinion the report is better as it stands than it would be with the alteration, and I submit to my friend from Kentucky (Mr. Boyle) whether it would not be better to let the article stand, rather than full before the senate, if it should turn out the 8th juror and Mr. Basset are different persons.
Mr. Boyle had heard no objection but which might be obviated by another amendment, that was to strike out the name of John Basset, and then it would apply to the juror who had used the expression; in that case the House might rely in sustaining their impeachment before the Senate upon the evidence as well of page 133 as on that of 56. He moved to strike out "John Basset."
Mr. Nicholson did not think it necessary that the words proposed to be stricken out should be struck out. He thought that under the words contained in this article as it stood it would be perfectly regular and proper even on a trial proceeding before the Senate to give in evidence the testimony alluded to in page 133. And he had no doubt but the Senate would admit all evidence of this kind to have its proper weight, because it seems to be universally admitted and has been long understood, that in proceedings by way of impeachment that technical precision is not required, which is required by our courts of law on indictment. If however gentlemen are embarrassed, about having this testimony directly pointed, this may be easily come at. They can add it to the article as another count is added to a bill of indictment. This mode is very well known, and it may be adopted by those who think it necessary; for his part he did not think it necessary.
Mr. Boyle withdrew his motion for the present.
The question was now taken on the second article and carried, eighty members rising in the affirmative.
The third article before the committee.
Mr. J. Randolph read the following testimony in support of this article, viz.
"When the trial commenced, Col. John Taylor, of Caroline, was introduced as a witness for the prisoner. I believe he was sworn. The counsel wished to interrogate him. This they were not permitted to do, until they had stated the points to which his evidence related. They were then obliged by Mr. Chase, to reduce the questions, which they wished to propound to Col. Taylor, to writing, and then to submit them to his inspection, that he might determine, whether they should be propounded or not.
"Col. Taylor's evidence was rejected.
"The ground of this opinion as stated by Mr. Chase was this, that Col. Taylor could not prove the whole of the charge. The charge was, the judge (Chase) said, "that the President was a professed aristocrat—that he had proved faithful and serviceable to the British interest." Proving half, he said, was doing nothing; both facts must be proved. It was conceded, on the part of the prisoner that if it was necessary to prove both facts by the same witness, the charge in both points would be proved by the testimony of Col. Taylor. He would prove that Mr. Adams had professed aristocratical opinions, and that he had proved faithful and serviceable to the British interest, in the way meant by "the Prospect, &c." by voting against the sequestration law, and the law suspending all intercourse with Great-Britain. The judge (Chase) repeated that the evidence was inadmissible, that the counsel knew it to be so, and that they only wanted to deceive and to mislead the populace."
"And afterwards he added the following, viz.

Interrogatory 14th. Did Mr. Chase refuse to the prisoner the testimony of a witness, because he, the said witness, could not prove the truth of all the facts set forth, and upon which the indictment was grounded?
Answer. After the jury in Callender's case were sworn, Col. Taylor, of Caroline, who attended as a witness, in consequence of a subpoena served upon him on behalf of Callender, was called to the book and sworn in the usual form. Judge Chase at this moment asked, with considerable haste and eagerness of manner, what the counsel expected to prove by the witness? He was informed that they meant to ask him whether Mr. Adams had not avowed in his presence, sentiments inimical to a republican form of government, and whether he did not, whilst vice-president, give the casting vote in the senate against the sequestration of British debts, and against the suspension of intercourse with Great-Britain. Judge Chase demanded that the counsel should state in writing the questions meant to be asked. The counsel for the defendant opposed this, because, although a number of witnesses had been examined on the part of the United States, no similar requisition had been made with respect to them, because it was contrary to the practice in the state courts, and because also it was unreasonable in itself, and calculated to subject every question of fact to the control of the court. Judge Chase, however, insisted that the questions should be submitted to his previous decision. They were accordingly put in writing, and were as follows, to wit:
 "1. Did you ever hear Mr. Adams express any sentiments favourable to monarchy and aristocracy—and what were they?  "2. Did you ever hear Mr. Adams, whilst vice-president, express his disapprobation of the funding system?  "3. Do you know whether Mr. Adams did in the year 1794, vote against the sequestration of British debts, and for stopping all intercourse with Great-Britain? 
After having examined the questions, judge Chase declared that Col. Taylor's evidence was inadmissible. He declared that no evidence could be received that did not justify the whole charge. The charge, said he, is, that the traverser said of the President, he is a professed aristocrat and has proved faithful to the British interest;—now you must prove both points, or you prove nothing; and as your evidence relates to one only, it cannot be received—you must prove all or none. This was in substance, and it is believed the precise words in which Judge Chase stated his objection to Col. Taylor's evidence. The counsel asked the judge whether they could not be allowed to prove part of a charge by one witness and part by another? To this judge Chase replied, that if the counsel could prove the whole of any one charge by Col. Taylor, they might do it, otherwise they should not examine him. The counsel contended that Col. Taylor's evidence applied to the whole of the charge which the judge had stated in his opinion.—That they meant to prove by him, that the President had professed anti-republican sentiments, and had proved faithful and serviceable to the British interest, in the sense in which those expressions were used in the Prospect. The judge, however, adhered to his determination to exclude the evidence; and Col. Taylor retired from the court with evident marks of astonishment.
The question was taken upon the third article without a division, and carried.
The fourth article being before the committee, it was considered by paragraphs.
Mr. J. Randolph. The testimony in support of the first paragraph has been read on the preceding article; it is in that part of Mr. Nicholas's testimony stating the demand of judge Chase that the counsel should state in writing the question meant to be asked.
The chairman proceeded to read the second paragraph, and
Mr. J. Randolph read in its support, the following affidavit:
City of Richmond, to wit: This day James Thompson Callender, made oath before me, a magistrate for the said city, that William Gardner, Tench Coxe, Judge Bee, Timothy Pickering, William B. Giles, Stephens Thompson Mason, and General Blackburn, he believes to be material witnesses in his defence, against an indictment found against him during the present term of the circuit court of the United States for the middle circuit, Virginia district;—That William Gardner, aforesaid, resides, he believes, in Portsmouth, in the state of New-Hampshire;—That Tench Coxe, aforesaid, resides in Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania;—That Judge Bee, resides, the deponent hath understood, in South-Carolina, but in what part of the state he knows not;—That Timothy Pickering, aforesaid, resided of late in Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, but where he resides at this time the deponent doth not know;—That William B. Giles, aforesaid, he hath understood, since he hath been furnished with a copy of the indictment, and since the said Giles hath left town, resides in the county of Amelia, and that General Blackburn resides in the county of Bath.
"The said James Thompson Callender further declares, that he expects to prove by the said Wm. Gardner, and that he verily believes that he shall prove by the said William Gardner, that the said William Gardner was commissioner of loans for the state of New-Hampshire, under the government of the United States, and that he was turned out of the said office of commissioner of loans, because he the said Gardner refused to subscribe an address circulated in the town of Portsmouth, in New-Hampshire, and presented to the President of the United States, in the year 1793, at the instance of several inhabitants of the said town; in which address unequivocal approbation of the conduct of the said President in the administration of the United States is expressed.
"2. The said James Thompson Callender also declares on oath;—That he verily believes that he shall prove by the evidence of Tench Coxe aforesaid, that he, the said Tench Coxe, in the year 1793, held an important office under the government of the United States, to wit, commissioner of the revenue, from which office the said Coxe was ejected by the present President of the United States; because he did not approve the measures of his, the said President's administration, or the principles on which it was conducted.
"That he verily believes he shall be able to prove by the evidence of Judge Bee, that he did receive from the President of the United States in the year 1793, a letter in which he the said President did advise and request the said Judge Bee, then acting in his judicial character, to deliver to the consul of the British nation in Charleston, Jonathan Robbins, alias Thomas Nash, who had been apprehended and carried before the said Judge on a charge of murder committed on the high seas on board the British frigate Hermione.
"He further deposes on oath, that he verily believes that he shall be able to prove by the evidence of Timothy Pickering, that the President of the United States was in possession of dispatches from Mr. Vans Murray, American minister in Holland, containing assurances on the part of the French republic, that ambassadors from the United States would be received in a way satisfactory to the people and government of the United States, many weeks while congress was in session, before he communicated the same to congress.
"The deponent further saith, that he verily believes that he shall be able to prove by the evidence
of Stephens Thompson Mason and William B. Giles, that John Adams president of the United States, has unequivocally avowed in conversation with them, principles utterly incompatible with the principles of the present constitution of the United States, principles which could not be carried into operation under any political institution without the establishment of a direct, powerful, and dangerous aristocracy; that he declared in express terms to the said Stevens Thompson Mason, that he had no more idea that the present federal constitution could, for any length of time, controul the people of the United States, than it could controul the motions of the planets; that he also declared to the said Stevens Thompson Mason, that he had no more idea that a political society could exist without a distinction of ranks, than that an army could exist without officers: and also, that he can prove by the said William B. Giles, that the president of the United States has avowed in conversation with him a sentiment to this effect, that he thought the executive department of the United States ought to be vested with power to direct and controul the publick will.
"That this deponent verily believes that he shall be able to prove by general Blackburn that he did, on the ____ day of ____ in the year 1798, receive an address from John Adams, president of the United States, in answer to the field officers of Bath county, in which the said president does avow, that there was a party in Virginia which deserved to be humbled into dust and ashes, before the indignant frowns of their injured, insulted, and offended country.
"And this deponent further saith, that he is advised and believes that it is material to his defence against the indictment aforesaid, that he should procure authentick copies of sundry answers made by the president of the United States to addresses from the inhabitants of the United States in various parts thereof, which authentick copies he cannot procure, so as to be in readiness for trial during the present term.
"He also saith, that he is advised and doth believe that a certain book entitled "An Essay on Canon and Feudal Law," or entitled in words to that purport, ascribed to the president of the United States, and of which he believes the president is the author, is material to his defence, and that he cannot procure a copy of the same, and evidence to prove that the said president is the author thereof, without being allowed several weeks and perhaps months for the purpose.
"He farther saith, that he is told by the counsel who mean to appear for him, that they cannot possibly be prepared to investigate the evidence relating to the several charges in the indictment, even if all the persons and documents wanted were upon the spot.
May 28th, 1800. District of Virginia, } to wit. 5th Circuit, } "I certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the original in my office.
WILL MARSHALL, Clerk. Ct. of the United States 5th Circuit, Va. D. C.
The committee proceeded to consider the third paragraph of the 4th article,
Mr. J. Randolph. Under another paragraph, part of the testimony has been read, but the following should be added:
Mr. Hay says, "The counsel, who were associated with me, in Callender's defence, attempted to address the jury on the unconstitutionality of the law, on which the indictment was founded. They were interrupted, and obliged, by Mr. Chase, if not ordered, to sit down. I then addressed Mr. Chase himself, with a view, to satisfy him, that I had a right to discuss this point before the jury. I told him that what I was then about to say, was intended for the court alone. He interrupted me; he asked some question which was answered: in a very short time, after I had resumed my argument, I was interrupted again, by Mr. Chase. How often I was interrupted I know not; but I was interrupted, rudely interrupted several times. Having seen in the course of this trial what I had never seen before, having felt what I never felt before, and what I certainly expect never to feel again, and being impressed with a belief that Mr. Chase was determined to silence me, if he could, my mind was overwhelmed by conflicting sentiments, and I quitted the bar, my client, and the court."
When the question was about to be put on agreeing to the whole of the 4th article.
Mr. Mott rose and remarked that he was not here when the committee on this subject reported at the last session, and of course did not get a copy of the evidence, he had however seen a part thereof in the newspapers and examined so much of the subject as to have satisfied him, that it was proper to vote in favour of two of the article, to wit; the first and third, but as he had not an opportunity since coming to this place of comparing the articles of impeachment with the testimony on which they were founded, and since he could not make up his mind in hearing the evidence partially read, and as the House have refused to put it off for a short time, and he was not allowed to make the examination for himself, he was obliged to inform the committee, that he was not satisfied to vote in favour of the 4th article, whereas had he been allowed time he might join in a vote with the majority.
Mr. Nicholson said all the evidence on the subject of this article had not been read, he would therefore read it himself as the clerk was indisposed with a hoarseness—He read the following:
The additional deposition of Philip Norborne Nicholas, taken before George Wythe and Joseph Scott, Esquires, under authority of the House of Representatives of the United States.
"The said Nicholas being asked by the said commissioners what was the general deportment and manner of Judge Chase, during the trial of James Thompson Callender, answers—
"That the general deportment and manner of Mr. Chase during the said trial, appeared to the said Nicholas to be marked with great violence, and precipitation; and that Judge Chase manifested a solicitude for the conviction of the prisoner, which, in the estimation of said Nicholas, was improper in a judge sitting in a criminal prosecution. The said Nicholas further states, that the deportment of judge Chase to the counsel, who appeared for Callender, was rude and overbearing, and calculated to prevent that full and free defence, without which it was impossible for them to do justice to their client.
PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS. Richmond, February 7th, 1804. (To be continued.)
WEDNESDAY, December 5. The articles of impeachment against Judge Chase, were brought in enrolled.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, stated the necessity of making some provision for carrying into execution the 10th article of the Spanish treaty, which related to vessels forced into the ports of the United States by stress of weather, providing for the remission of duties upon their entry, and that they may reload their cargoes on other bottoms to foreign ports without being subjected to duties; whereupon it was ordered that the committee have leave to report a bill on this subject.
The house resumed the unfinished business of yesterday, viz. the appointment of managers to conduct the impeachment of Samuel Chase, one of the associate judges of the United States, and having direct-
ed that the number should consist of seven, the house proceeded to ballot for the same, and upon examining the ballots the following six members were elected having a majority of the whole number, viz.
 Mr. J. Randolph,  Mr. Rodney,  Mr. Nicholson,  Mr. Early,  Mr. Boyle, and  Mr. Nelson. 
The house then proceeded to ballot for the seventh manager, and it appearing that Mr. G. W. Campbell had the plurality of votes given in, but not a majority.
Mr. Speaker, supposing that the rule of the house, in the case of committees chosen by ballot was applicable to that of managers, declared Mr. G. W. Campbell duly chosen.
A conversation arose respecting the precedents on this subject, in which it was apparent that on all former occasions a majority of the votes had been given in favour of each manager; but this appeared in the instance of the impeachment of judge Pickering rather from the recollection of gentlemen who spoke on the subject than from the journal. Mr. Speaker had not recollected how the election was conducted, but he should not regret an appeal to the house on his decision.
Mr. J. Randolph impressed with respectful sentiments of the understanding and integrity of the speaker, would be the last man to appeal from his decision, but for the purpose of preventing what either had heretofore taken place or what may hereafter take place, in cases of such decisions involving the house; or individual members in very unpleasant situations, he would move an appeal to the house from the decision of the chair.
The question was immediately taken, and twenty-five voted in favour of the Speaker's decision, fifty voted against it, of consequence the decision was reversed.
And the house proceeded to ballot a third time, but no member had a majority.
At a fourth ballot the result was the same.
On the fifth ballot Mr. G. W. Campbell had a majority; and was declared to be duly elected.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson it was
Resolved, That the articles agreed to by this house be exhibited in the name of themselves and all the people of the United States, against Samuel Chase in maintenance of their impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors, be carried to the senate by the managers appointed to conduct the said impeachment.
It was also resolved, That a message be sent to the senate to inform them, that this house have appointed managers to conduct the impeachment against Samuel Chase, and have directed the said managers to carry to the senate the articles agreed upon by the house, to be exhibited in maintenance of their impeachment, against the said Samuel Chase. And that the clerk do go with the said message. Adjourned.
Thursday, December 6.
Mr. Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Governor of Virginia, in closing documents relative to the election of Alexander Wilson to a seat in the House—Referred to the Committee of Elections.
Mr. J. Clay presented the petition of Stephen Kingston, praying he may receive the drawback on goods shipped from Philadelphia, but which were not put on board the George Washington until she had passed the Delaware line in the year 1801.
Referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to enquire into the claims barred by the statute of limitation.
Mr. Claiborne from the Committee appointed, presented a bill making further provision for the payment of the debts due by the United States—Referred to the committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Nelson from the Committee appointed on S. Carson's petition reported in favor of allowing his application, and recommended that a bill be brought in for that purpose—Referred to the same committee.
A message from the President informed that he had approved and signed the bill making further appropriation for the contingent fund, and made them also a communication in writing, including the report of the Superintendent of the public buildings at Washington.
The House went into committee of the whole on the bill for preserving peace in our ports and harbours and waters under the United States jurisdiction.
Mr. Dawson in the Chair.
After some time spent in debating and amending the same the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to set again.
ST. KITTS, October 23.
His majesty's ship Barbadoes, captain Nourse, arrived this morning, and brought in the French privateer ship Napoleon, (late Duke of Kent packet,) commanded by Suywens Pitot, mounting 18 carriage guns, and 150 men, captured on the 17th inst. to the eastward of Antigua, after a chase of 9 hours, in which she threw over two of her guns, boats, anchors, &c. The enemy had been only four days from Guadaloupe, when the Barbadoes fell in with her, it being the same number of days of her departure from hence, and a fortnight only this day, in which, on her first cruise, captain Nourse has realized the high expectation so justly formed of his vigilance and enterprise, and of the utility of this ship's being employed on the station.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
British ship Medway, capt. Potts, in 44 days from Madeira—Wine—Robertson & Brown.
Left at Madeira, 30th October,
 Slips Industry, Ingraham, of and for New-York, to sail in all the week.  Hampton, Isaacs, of do. bound to India, uncertain.  Patty, Barnard, do. do.  Charles & Harriot, Clarke, of Newport, for New-York, do.  Brigs Hannah, Van Dugin, of and for New-York, in 2 days.  Saunders, Singleton, of and for Philadelphia, in 2 days.  Joanna, Rutherford, of Newburyport, for Norfolk, in a few days.  Ann Maria, Suggs, of and for Norfolk, in all the week. 
Spoke on the 20th Nov. lat. 23, 30, long. 51, 30, brig American, of and for Baltimore, from Teneriffe, out 21 days, parted company on the 26th Nov. in long. 61. Dec. 7, lat. 32, 36, long. 72, spoke ship Peter of Boston, 5 days from this port, to Jamaica.
Communicated by captain Ellery, of the sloop mi-A ty, 18 days from Havannah.
Captain Ellery put into Havannah, in distress, on his passage from Kingston, (Jamaica,) bound to Portsmouth N. H. and off Cape Antonio, captain Ellery was boarded by a French privateer, or rather pirate, for he had no commission, was fitted out of the Havannah, commanded by one Junco—they conducted captain Ellery's vessel near the island of Cuba, and having brought her to anchor, about twenty of the pirates came on board; although they acknowledged that his papers were regular, they plundered him of 512 dollars, and nearly all his provisions and stores. Their conduct in all respects was like that of pirates.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED. Ship Medway, Potts, Madeira. Sloop Betsey, Butman, New-York.
CLEARED. Schooner Fanny Bridger, Gardner, Teneriffe. Margaret Tingey, English, Savannah.
MADEIRA WINE AT AUCTION.
TO-MORROW, at half past 11 o'clock at my Office 5 Pipes MADEIRA WINE, Will be sold without reserve, for approved paper at 60 days. W. B. LAMB, V. M. Dec. 14. 283
FOR SALE AT PUBLICK AUCTION, On Thursday 17th January next, at 12 o'clock, at three, six, nine, and twelve months credit.
The handsome, substantial, and fast sailing Ship MONTICELLO, Just returned from her second voyage, now lying at City Point; burthen 479 2-3 tons, built under the particular inspection of Captain John Wilson, intended for Mr. Moore's own use, copper-fastened, &c. &c.—For further particulars enquire of Messrs. Alexander Cranston & Co. New-York: John Campbell, White & Sons, Baltimore; John Cunningham & Co. Richmond: Phinehas Dana, Norfolk; or WILLIAM BOWDEN, Acting Executor to ROBERT MOORE, deceased. Petersburg, Dec. 10. tis 285
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To any port in Great Britain or Ireland, the British ship MEDWAY, William Potts, Master:— Burthen about 200 tons. Should an immediate charter not offer, she will be set up for London, and take on board any freight that may offer at a moderate rate. The Medway is a fast sailing ship carrying guns and coppered. For terms apply to ROBERTSON & BROWN.
Who are Landing on Town Point, 20 Pines, 20 Hogsheads, 14 Qr. Casks, } Fine o'd London Particular MADEIRA WINE. From the house of Messrs. Murdoch, Masterton & Co. which is offered for sale on liberal terms, and long credit. December 14. 2w 285
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet, and burthen 55 tons, she is in complete order, and the terms will be made easy. ROBERT GIBSON. December 14. tf 287
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, 1290 Dried Spanish Hides. 24 Bales Cotton. 18 Bags Cocoa. 5 Bundles Tanned Leather. 16 Hogsheads, } PENINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR. 17 Barrels, } 18 Pieces Russia Canvas. 7 do. Raven's Duck. 6 Kegs Good Chewing Tobacco. 15 Tons Fustic. 20 Logs St. Domingo Mahogany. Apply at his office on Market square. EDWARD ROBERTS. Who will give Cash for Corn, Bees-Wax, and Pipe Staves. December 14. 3w 288
FOR SALE A FLOAT, 200 Barrels Fine, } FLOUR. 200 do. Superfine, } JAMES HERRON. December 14. 3 284
H. BOUCHER, Offers for Sale, at Mr. Debierre's Store, No. 20, Church Street, a large and fresh assortment of Hardware, Jewellery and Perfumery, Which will be disposed of at the very lowest prices—Viz.
 HARDWARE. Elegant brass Androns, all sizes, Do. Shovel and Tongs, do. Do. Pokers, Fine and common Bellows, Knives and Forks of all kinds, Pocket Knives, Penknives, Razors, Sessars of different kinds, Snuffers and Stands, Tea Boards, Bread Baskets, Bottle Stands, Morocco Pocket and Memorandum Book, Thread Cases plain and complete, White Chapel Needles, Gimblets, Dressing Combs, Ivory fine do. Tortoise Shell do. Horn do. Brass Thimbles steel bottoms, Grid irons, Curry Combs and Brushes, Wafers, Dec. 14. 1m 189  JEWELLERY. Snuff Boxes, Pocket Looking Glasses, Shaving Boxes with Glasses, Tooth Brushes, Shoe do. Blacking, Pearl Beads, Necklaces, A large assortment of Walking Sticks, &c.  PERFUMERY. Superfine Hair Powder. Pomatum. Wash Balls. Windsor Soap. Essences. Water de Cologne. Do. de Meliss des Carries, &c. &c. &c. 
OLIVIERA, FERNANDES AND CO. HAVE FOR SALE,
WINES, Of the first quality, engaged genuine, by the bottle, gallon, quarter cask, or pipe.
   years old. 6 years old. 9     Brazil, 6 Caracavellos, 9   London Particular, 5 Lisbon London Par. 5   Ditto, 4 Ditto, Table, 5   Ditto, 3 Sherry London Par. 3   Port Particular, 3 Ditto, Table, 2   Ditto, Table, 2    ** Farmers, Country Gentlemen, and Captains of vessels, will be supplied with the above in small quantities, on the most reasonable terms, and the qualities warranted genuine.—Country produce will be taken in exchange.
Also on hand, Rum, Cognac Brandy, Holland Gin, Sugars, &c. December 14. 3 289
FOR SALE, ONE OR MORE OF THOSE
FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSES, Lately built by the Subscriber on Maxwell's Wharf. The goodness of the materials, the fidelity of the workmanship, and the pains which have been taken to secure them against fire from without, must render them an object to the Commission interest. The wharf has been newly repaired, and is in excellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to merchants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms enquire of the subscriber.
December 14. tf J. K. READ. 281
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, 18 years of age, accustomed to house work, and sold for want of employment. Apply at the office of the Publick Ledger. December 14. 3 282
Gould's Packet will sail for Baltimore TO-MORROW, weather permitting. Dec. 14.

CHARACTER OF MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS.
[From Stuart's History of Scotland.]
Her abilities were an honour to her birth, which was most illustrious. Her virtues were great; her misfortunes greater. While she was capable of profound views, and a bold policy, she was firm and strenuous. Her understanding was clear, her judgment penetrating, her spirit lofty, her application vigorous. But she was called to the exercise of royalty, in an unhappy and most critical period. The troubles of the Reformation had confirmed the turbulence of her nobles; and she had been accustomed to the orderly government, and the refined and seducing manners of France. The zeal of her people for the new opinions was most passionate; and she was attached to the ancient religion with a keenness that excited their fears. Her prime ministers, though able and popular, were destitute of integrity and patriotism; and a conspiracy to disturb her peace, and to accomplish her ruin was formed early by an impetuous rival, who, to exorbitant power and immense wealth, added the singular felicity of being directed by statesmen devoted to her purposes, and possessed of the greatest talents. With the happiest intentions, with publick spirit and the love of justice, with moderation, liberality, and splendour, she attained not the praise of true glory. Circumvented by the treachery of smiling and corrupted counsellors, and exposed to the unceasing hatred and suspicions of turbulent ecclesiastics, she perpetually experienced the miseries of disappointment, and the malignity of detraction. With great capacity for business, she was unsuccessful in affairs. Infinitely amiable in her private deportment, she enjoyed not tranquillity and happiness. She was candid and open; engaging and generous. Her manners were gentle, her temper cheerful, her conversation easy and flowing, her wit polite, her information various, her taste elegant. But her husbands like her courtiers were eager to interrupt her prosperity and enjoyments; and while her administration was deformed with disasters and factions, her domestic life was embittered with disquietudes and sorrow. With every claim to felicity she was exposed to all the crosses of fortune; and her form which gave a splendour to her rank, her abilities, her virtues, and her accomplishments, served to enoble her affections. The incomparable beauty and expression of her countenance, the exquisite propriety of her stature, and the exact symmetry of her shapes attracted and fixed the admiration of every beholder. In her air, her walk, her gesture she mingled majesty and grace. Her eyes which were of a dark grey spoke the situations and sensibility of her mind; the sound of her voice was melodious and affecting; and her hair which was black improved the brightness of her complexion. To give the greatest lustre to her person, she took a full advantage of the adventitious aids and garniture of dress. She discovered an inexhaustible fancy in the richness and variety of her garments. She delighted in jewels and precious stones; and she was anxiously curious in the fineness and fashion of her linen. But while her mind and her person were so perfect and so alluring, she was not exempted from frailties. Though capable of dissimulation, and acquainted with the arts of management and address, she did not sufficiently accommodate herself to the manners of her people. Her respect for her religion was too fond and doting to consist with the policy and the dignity of a sovereign. In her counsellors she uniformly reposed too unbounded a confidence; and from the softness of her nature, she could be seduced to give them her trust even after their demeanour was equivocal and suspicious. Her clemency was not guided by prudence, and was generally repaid with ingratitude and insult. To the protestant clergy whose insolence was inordinate and sedition she conducted herself, sometimes with a passion that was unbecoming, and sometimes with a remissness that detracted from her consequence. A determined contempt or a vigorous severity would have suited better with her royal condition. She received her impressions with too much vivacity; and from the delicacy of her organization she was disposed to that spirit of caprice which is in some measure characteristic of her sex; but which, though often pleasant and even delightful in the still and endearing intercourse of private life, betrays in publick concerns the suspicion of inconstancy and indiscretion. Her faults, however, were the result of amiable weaknesses; and they excite regret rather than indignation. The most unpardonable error of her life was, the romantic imprudence with which she ventured into England, and entrusted herself to the power of Elizabeth. By courage and perseverance she might have defeated the turbulence and ambition of her nobles; and experience and time would have opened up to her all the arts of government. But by this fatal step she involved herself in difficulties which she was never able to surmount. Elizabeth to whom her abilities and beauty were a source of the most unrelenting jealousy and anger, embraced with a ferocious ardour the opportunity of humbling her completely as a Queen, and as a woman. She was exposed to all the practices of a cunning and a wicked vengeance. The vilest calumnies, the most insulting mortifications, the most studied barbarities were employed against her. She was made to exchange a kingdom for a prison; while she felt in her own person the cruellest injuries, she was afflicted with the dangers that threatened her country and her son. An inclement and suspicious adversary who dreaded to encounter her when at liberty, tarnished the glory of an illustrious reign by trampling upon her sceptre while she was a captive. The rivalry of beauty still more perhaps than of talents, fostered the resentments of Elizabeth; and while she made Mary to suffer under her power she found the most exquisite delight in overturning the dominion of her charms. It pleased her in the greatest degree, that the beauty of the Scottish princess should waste itself in solitude, that she should be kept at a distance from admiration and homage, and that she should never experience, in any fortunate alliance, the melting tenderness, and the delicate sensibilities of connubial love. During the long period which passed from the flight of Mary into England till her death, her miseries were intense, piercing, and uninterrupted. The bitter cup of her fortune, which often overflowed, never ceased to be full. But, though agonizing with constant afflictions and though crowned with thorns, she still remembered that she was a Queen, and maintained the elevation and the dignity which became her. To overwhelm her with distress and anguish Elizabeth scrupled not to insult and to violate the most established principles of law and justice, the honour of hospitality, the reverence of her sex, the holiness of religion, the solemnity of engagements, the ties of relation, the feelings of innocence, and the majesty of Kings. But no insolence of tyranny, no refinement of anger, and no pang of woe could conquer or destroy the greatness and her fortitude. Her mind which grew in its powers under struggles and calamity, seemed even to take a strain of vigour from the atrocious passions of her rival; and during her lamentable captivity, and in her dying scene she displayed a magnanimity and a heroism that perhaps may have been equalled, but which has never been surpassed in any age, or in any nation.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. And all those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given.
MARTIN FISK.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE,
50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kees Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. 50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Tacks of different sizes. 50 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 50 lbs. Nutmegs. 10 do. Mace. 40 do. Cinnamon. 30 do. Cloves. 100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo. 10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre. Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 3000 lbs. Copperas. 1000 do. Allum. 500 Bags Patent Shot. 50 Kees F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburgs. Seine Twine. 50 Kees London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Seal Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality. Morocco-Skins of all kinds. 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots. 1 do. do. do. Shoes. 2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips. 20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes. 150 Italian Straw Carpets. 100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones.
ALSO,
A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 250
Landing on Taylor's Wharf,
17 Pipes, 4 Half Pipes, 2 Qr. Casks, 4 Hf Qr. Casks, 34 Hds. MUSCOVADO SUGAR. FINE OLD SICILY WINE. For sale by A. Maclure. November 24. tf 240
NOW LANDING
From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Living Bon, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. tf 221
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Born demy, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFEL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Ship DART, Captain PEEK, from Cadiz, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Butts SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
I intend to leave the State for a few months. Thomas Mathews. November 23. tf 259
FOR SALE,
100 Hds. Petersburg TOBACCO. Part of which is a-float. A. Maclure. Nov. 21. tf 242
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE,
100 Hogsheads prime old Petersburg and Richmond TOBACCO. C. & F. Whittle. December 12. tf 278
LEVIN DORSEY,
At the corner of Fayette and Wide Water-Streets, Town-Point
ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with com-passes in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double ob-servation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observa-tions, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Campases, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c.
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. August 7. tf 53
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. August 24. tf 96
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,
Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to Two ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
ANTIGUA RUM.
Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner Genera Pinckney, Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. & F. Whittle. October 52. tf 189
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1864. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the build-ings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engage-ments, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their or-ders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 48
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further par-ticulars, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in ad vance. August 14.
LANDING
In Town-Point, out of the Gallop Ann & Eliza, from St. Lucia, her Cargo consisting of
MUSCOVADO SUGARS, in hogheads, tierces, and barrels.—And a parcel of COCOA. Also—from Ship Rochdale, from Tobago, RUM AND SUGAR, of good quality. For sale on liberal terms by Robertson & Brown. November 23. 5w 343
CLOVER SEED.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Have received from Philadelphia, a quantity of Pennsylvania RED CLOVER SEED, of this years crop. John Rorke & Co. November 26. tf 246
13,000 Butts Iffe MAY SALT—a-boat. 150,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR. 350 Pipes of 4th proof Sanah BRANDY. 50 do. Valencia WINE. 10 do. Cognac BRANDY. 150 do. Bai Holland GIN. 100 Cases do. 1200 Empty GIN CASES. 40 Hogsheads, 50 Cases, 20 Pipes, 10 Hogsheads, 10 Qr. Casks, CLARET, Choice Quality. London Particular Madeira WINE. 200 Pieces Ruffin SHEETING. 250 do. Ravens DUCK. 75 do. Holland do. 100 Barrels Boston BEEF. 50 do. PORK For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by Moses Myers. November 26. tf 250
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 235
AN APPRENTICE wanted.
On Tuesday the first day of January, I will sell to the highest bidder, before the Borough Tavern, at 12 o'clock for ready money, TWELVE SLAVES, belonging to the estate of Otway Byrd, deceased. Theo. Armistead. November 26. 5w 244
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 in-ches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best qua-lity.—Also, BAR AND ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
TO LET
For one or more years, SEVERAL Tenements in the Town of Portsmouth, ad-vantageously situated—also, A Store House, near the Market. One of the above tenements has 8 commodious rooms. A GARDNER Who can come well recommended, will find immediate em-ployment by applying to William Leigh. November 19. tf 240
NOW LANDING
On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN, Capt. Newman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 237
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Idivisery. Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol. A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAT. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance