Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-05-02 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1806.
[NO. 124.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 12   Beef, cargo bbl. 7 50   Prime 8 9   Mess 11 11 50   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 83   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 13   Peach, 90   Apple, 65 70   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 5 50   Navy. 4 25   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. 19 19   Candles, Dipe 20 22   Mould 23   Sperm. 54 None   Coal, English bus. 23   Virginia 22 None   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 50 32   Coffee, W. India lb. 31 33   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14 14 50   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 18 20   Sea Island   St. Domingo 28 None   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. Scarce   Ravens 14 15   Russia 20 21   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bbl. 6 75   Fine 6 50 None   Midlings   Nutt 4 75 4 25   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 4 4 25   Herrings bbl. 4 75 5 None   Shad   Fustick ton. 37 40 Drick.   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 10 1 13   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Barley 45 None   Oats 50   Hemp, Russian ton. 975   Hides, Dried lb. 10 14   Hog's-Lard 14 None   Indigo, Florent None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton.   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60   Camp. 70   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 12 50 14   as in kind-dried bbl. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet 15   St. Dom. 5 15   Molasses, gal. 35 40   Pens, Black-eyed bus. 58 62   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, None   Pitch, bbl. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo 14 50   Prime 17   Mess 19   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4   Rice, 100lb. 2 75 3   Rosin, bbl. 3 3 50   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 90   Antigua, 5d p. 80   St. Croix, 3d p. 80   W. Island, 3d p. 70 72   Country, 55   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 85 85 None   Isle May, 75 77   St. Ubes, 75 75   Cadiz, 60 65   Liverpool, 55 60   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castle, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 8 50 12   Hav. Brown, 11   White, 14 50 15   Skingles, Cyp. 22 in. st. 3 3 25   18 in. 4   Staves, W. O. hhd. 27 28   pipe 60 65   hhd. head 25 27   do. red oak 19 20   Tar, bbl. 2   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 25   Petersburg, 5 50 5 75   Rappa, 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bbl. 2 50 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 230 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30 Scarce   Teneriffe, 1 1 10   Sherry, 1 1 15 Plenty   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straits of Gibraltar. 3 3 1-2 France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 5 In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 5 6 Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 4 British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - 4 Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 7 1-2 9 Porto Rico, - - - - - 4 Hayama, - - - - - 4 Cape-Francis, (unarmed) - - - - - cannot Ports in the Bight of Loagane, - - - - - be Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, - - - - - insured Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 5 1-2 Coasters, - - - - - 2 2 1-2  Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 3 per cent. under par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 15 per cent discount. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 45 1-2 dollars for 100 Ster.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
THE SHIP ECHO, 200 hogsheads burthen, is offered for sale or charter; she is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to  C. & F. Whittle.
Who are landing on board said Ship a parcel of very First quality SUGARS, in large hogsheads and barrels. IS STORE, BOTTLED PORTER & ALE, fit for immediate use. April 30. tf 708
FOR CHARTER,  The Ship DIANA, Francis Noble, Master, burthen 160 tons.—For terms apply to  Moses Myers. April 28. tf 701
For Freight or Charter, The excellent new and fast sailing American Ship ONTARIO, George Hitch, master, burthen 267 tons, or 280 hogsheads, having made only two voyages, now lying in Hampton Roads (will be in three days) in complete order for the reception of a cargo—A freight to Liverpool, or any direct port will be preferred. For further particulars apply to  Richard Blow. April 28. tf 703
FOR BORDEAUX,  The Ship Susan and Sarah, For freight or passage, apply to Capt. Mariner, or to  Moses Myers. April 25. tf 697
FOR NEW-YORK,  The Sloop ELIZA, Capt. Woodhouse, lying at Maxwell's wharf, will sail in 3 or 4 days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to  S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 25. tf 699
FOR CHARTER,  The American Ship FOXWELL, Mitchell, master, burthen 280 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Subscriber,  William Pennock. April 23. tf 692
FOR CHARTER,  The good Ship FAME, 215 hds. burthen, now in port and in complete order to receive a cargo—A freight to Falmouth and a Port in France will be preferred. Apply to  C. & F. Whittle. April 18. tf 675
FOR LIVERPOOL,  Ship MONTICELLO, John Davishaw, Master; two thirds of her cargo being now ready, she will positively be despatched by the 10th. May—130 hds. tobacco and a little cotton will be taken on freight, if immediate application is made to R. Maitland or Christian, Petersburg, or to  Robert Maitland, & Co. April 18. tf 677
FOR SALE,  The new Brig BETSEY, Burthen 155 tons, now lying at Calvert's wharf—the terms will be made accommodating to the purchasers. Apply to the master on board, or to  Phinehas Dana, & Co. April 18. tf 678
For Sale by the Subscriber,  50 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 40 Puncleons St. Vincent's RUM, COFFEE in bags and tierces, 45 Tons Campache LOGWOOD, Teneriffe and Madeira WINES.  Robert Dickson. April 18. tf 680
WANTED,  A SHIP, to carry 180m lumber. April 18. tf 679
Landing on our Wharf, for Sale, Antigua RUM, by the Sch'r Mount Vernon, St. Martin's SUGARS, by the Schooner Virginia, New-Orleans do. in Store—With more of the articles formerly advertised, and some additions.  George Murray, & Co. April 18. tf 677
The Schooner VIRGINIA about 700 barrels, for Sale or Charter. April 18. tf 680
Direct for LIVERPOOL,  TWO BROTHERS, James Purvington, Master, burthen 217 tons, cry fine vessel, one year old—she will be ready to receive a cargo in a short time, and her part already engaged.—Apply to the master on board, or to  N. Heron. April 16. tf 666
For AMSTERDAM,  The good Snow ECHO, Jacob Forman, Master, Will carry 330 hogsheads.—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to  Moses Myers. April 16. tf 667
FOR LIVERPOOL,  The fast sailing  Brig MERCHANT, Samuel Read, Master, will sail in 12 or 15 days—For passage only, having good accommodations, apply on board at Gibson's wharf, or to  Fisk & Catlett. April 16. tf 671
135,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Landing this day on our wharf, for sale on liberal terms.  C. & F. Whittle. April 16. tf 668
FOR TOBAGO,  The Schooner ADAMS, John Hall, Master, Will sail in a few days, and will take freight on reasonable terms if offered immediately.—For terms apply to  Fisk & Catlett. April 16. tf 672
FOR BOSTON,  The Schooner ELIZA, Capt. Hows, Will sail in 4 or 5 days.—For freight or passage, apply on board, or to  Fisk & Catlett. April 16. tf 673
Wanted to Charter,  Two or three VESSELS, from 30 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nixonton, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to  James M'Clenachan. March 31. tf 723
1988 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 100 Tons loose 23 Casks EARTHENWARE. Just received by the Ship Huntress, from Liverpool, and for Sale by  Alexander Maclure. March 14. tf 604
Who will receive on board said  VESSEL, if applied to immediately, 150 hogsheads Tobacco on freight for Liverpool. March 14. tf 604
For London,  The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, Burthen 420 hogsheads, will be ready to depart from hence by the 20th inst. two thirds of her cargo is already engaged; for the remainder or passage, having most excellent accommodations, apply to  C. & F. Whittle. April 7. tf 647
For Freight or Charter,  The Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettigrew, jun. Master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready to receive a cargo in 6 days. For terms apply to  Phinehas Dana, & Co. April 15. tf 675
Who have received per said brig, A few hds. and quarter casks particular Te-nent's WINE, which they offer for Sale. April 15. tf 675
Will be landed Tomorrow on Commerce-Street Wharf,  110 Bags Caracas COCOA, 18 Barrels Superior quality SUGAR, 1 Tierce 9 Bales COTTON.—For Sale by  Jas. & Thos. Tucker. April 16. tf 669
FAMILY FLOUR Of a superior quality, and Alexandria CRACKERS. For Sale by  Thos. H. Parker. April 16. tf 670
FOR SALE,  A HOUSE AND LOT, (or a part thereof) situated on the west side of Great Water-Street, at the head of Woodside's wharf, running to Holt's Lane; the House is 60 feet in front and 30 in width; the Lot 60 feet in depth and forty feet deep, renting at 935 dollars per year—on a lease for 99 years renewable for ever, subject to an annual ground rent of 120 dollars.—Enquire of the Editor of this paper. April 21. tf 685
For Sale or Rent,  A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most eligibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession. Feb. 21. tf 519
James D. M'Caw. We have received by the brig Fame, Capt. Cox, from Jamaica,  75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES.—For Sale by  Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. tf 523
WANTED TO PURCHASE,  A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. tf 479
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
SPRING GOODS.  RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a handsome assortment of  Spring and Summer GOODS, which he offers for Sale by wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved paper. April 25. tf 696
SPRING GOODS.  GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, their  Supply of Spring GOODS, which consist of a general and well selected assortment. Also, a fresh supply of  Ladies' fashionable Kid SHOES. April 25. tf 698
Now landing from on board the Sch'r Eliza Ann, captain Herbert, from Guadalupe,  64 hogsheads Prime Sugar, 10 Tierces 65 Barrels Best Green COFFEE. For Sale by  William Pennock. April 30. tf 709
For Sale by the Subscriber,  10 Casks Young Hyson TEA, 5 do. Imperial do. 12 do. Gunpowder do.  Moses Myers. April 28. tf 700
100 Tons Liverpool coarse SALT, on board the brig Diligent, will be sold low if taken from along side.—Also,  450 Liverpool filled sacks of fine SALT—by  Alexander Maclure. April 28. tf 702
SPRING GOODS.  COOKE AND SANTORD, No. 40, Main-Street, have received per the Ships Two Brothers from Liverpool, and Dumfries from London, an extensive assortment of  SPRING GOODS,
consisting of Irish Linens assorted, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings, French Cambricks and Long Lawns, Fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, 7-8 and 8-4 quarter Diapers, Table Cloths, Chambrey Muslin, Cambricks do., Cambricks Dimities, Furniture do., Fashionable Shawls, Lace Veils, Black net Shawls, Superfine Cloths and Cassimere, Umbrellas and Parasols, Kid Shoes, Hats assorted, in cases, Seine Twine, Ozambrugs and Hampen Rolls, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Checks and Stripes, Calicos and Ginghams, Fashionable Waistcoating, White and coloured Janes, Powder, Shot, &c. &c.  ON HAND,  Yellow NANKINEENS, first chop, Bedroom GURRAHS—and 3000 wt. BACON, April 25. tf 695
SPRING GOODS, Received by the DUMFRIES from LONDON, for Sale by  J. & W. Southgate. April 25. tf 694
Landing from on board the Ship Susan and Sarah, from Bordeaux,  30 Pipes choice 4th pf. Cogniac BRANDY, 100 Cases Medoc WINE, of Pouter Canet, of the vintage of 1800, 50 Cases FRUIT in Brandy, 50 do. CAPERS, OLIVES, and ANCHOVIES. On hand of former importations,  500 Hogsheads CLARET; 200 Cases do. Entitled to drawback, and for Sale by  Moses Myers. March 26. tf 612
For Sale by the Subscriber, at his Bake-House, on Commerce-Street,  500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do. Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West India produce.  Stephen Harris. March 26. tf 614
PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 26. tf 614
CASH given for  Rough Hogshead STAVES.  C. & F. Whittle. March 31. tf 629
WANTED,  25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643
FOR SALE,  An Elegant COACHEE, with Harness complete, has been but little used.—For terms apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 7. tf 567
For SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of  Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OILS, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection: FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gun CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of  GROCERIES.  Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
FOR RENT,  The three large and commodious Ware-Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to  John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield, and for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf,  282 Hogsheads CLARET, 50 Cases 6 do. BURGUNDY, 36 do. HERMITAGE, 25 do. Sallad Oil, 25 do. Preserved FRUITS, 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES.—All

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1806.
Advices have been received by the brig Lioness, arrived at Charleston, from the City of St. Domingo, which place she left the 4th of last month, stating that MIRANDA had landed on the Spanish Main.
By an arrival at Charleston, from Gibraltar, we perceive that the fleet of Admiral COLLINGWOOD had gone up the Straights.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
NEW-MARKET SPRING MEETING, 1806.
Table with 4 columns: Horse Name, Age, Weight, Jockey, Odds. Includes entries for Burwell Wilkes's g. g. Surprise, Thomas Gray's br. h. St. Leon, Miles Selden's b. m. Virginia, etc.
The Paris Argus of the 22d February, concludes some speculations on the existing situation of Europe, in the following manner:—“If the war be still protracted between France and England, it will not be ascribed to the despotism of that power who, always attacked the first, always victorious, has left monarchies so powerful, which she might have subjected to whatever laws she pleased; who has so loudly declared that she was determined to restore to all nations the liberty of the seas, their common property; the enjoyment of their neutral substance; the development of their industry, and the equality of commercial rights. The Emperor of the French can no longer acknowledge the maritime dominion which they still strive to represent as necessary to the existence, and hence the natural right of England; it would be he who would undergo an object submission; if after so much labour and glory, he should be unable to accomplish the solemn promise he has made to his people.”
JAMES GARNETT, ESQUIRE; has written an address to his constituents, from which we have made some extracts, which will merit the consideration of every true American. This address is written with a degree of temperance and ability, that demands attention. Mr. Garnett is a republican and represents the district composed of the counties of Caroline, Essex, King and Queen, and King William. Having stated the nature of our differences with Great-Britain, and the resolution offered by Mr. Gregg, Mr. Garnett observes:
“To engage in any contest to which the resources of our country were incompetent, would be an evidence rather of madness than courage. It was no disgrace to our country to be at this time incapable of waging a commercial war with Great-Britain, nor was there a shadow either of justice or reason, in charging us, for affecting this incapacity, with any partiality for England, unless the opinion which we had been hardly enough to pronounce, that six American frigates were not a match for eight hundred British ships of war, could be construed as a proof of such partiality. The love of country, which prompts the glorious sacrifice both of life and fortune, would prove a curse instead of a blessing, unless accompanied by the judgement of all times to perceive our true interests, and to estimate properly our capacity to assert and maintain them.
Another objection to the proposed measure was that it could not, at one and the same time be considered, as some called it, “taking strong ground, and such as would tend to coerce Great-Britain,” and as others said, “taking such a pacific step as could give her no offence.” It must be either the one or the other. If the first, its ruinous tendency, we thought, had been sufficiently demonstrated. If the last, its inefficiency to cure the evils complained of, must be manifest. It was asserted that Great-Britain could be coerced only by strong measures; and all we asked was, that those who propose them, would prove to us the policy and the power of using them at this time, and the capacity of the country to persevere in them. We conceived it a sufficient answer to all the arguments, used on these points, to remind gentlemen of the difference between six frigates, or twenty if they pleased, and eight hundred ships of war; and of the magnitude of the sacrifice, which we were called upon to hazard, compared to the object for which it was to be made. To the arguments, urged in favour of doing something at this time, we answered that our minister at London, was at this very time engaged in discussing our differences with that court, and that he had given us reason to hope he should amicably adjust them; that if any reliance could be placed in this assurance, it would be premature to do any thing whilst this negotiation was pending. If England was disposed to go to war, this measure, before it could be brought to operate upon her, might enable her to do us incalculable mischief, by the capture of our vessels, and perhaps the plunder of some of our seaport towns. On the contrary, if she was inclined to peace, any evidence of hostility on our part, might retard, but could not possibly accelerate it. Unless indeed we could presume that she feared us, which, after our conduct towards Spain, it was utterly impossible that she could do. Whatever impression we might have made upon her at the first of the session, by the proposed measure, she could now be made to believe that we would persevere in this, or any other measure adopted ostensibly to coerce her, after knowing
that a power, which had injured and insulted us full as much in proportion to her ability to do it, as G. Britain had done, had been treated in the manner in which we had treated Spain. After acting, apparently at least, so pusillanimously towards that nation, nothing less than an actual declaration of war, could make Great-Britain believe us in earnest, in any attempt to force her into a compliance with our wishes. We had deprived ourselves of credibility on this point, and we must take the consequences. If we had acted consistently—if the outrages of Spain had been met with the same spirit of just indignation as those of Britain, there might, perhaps, have been some probability of accelerating the proposed measure, even admitting that this was the sole motive of its adoption. But when Great-Britain knew (as she certainly would do from her minister here, who had our secret almost as soon as we had it ourselves) that we had acted, to all appearances at least, a dastardly part towards Spain, or rather France, she would not, she could not believe us capable of any other conduct towards her.
The veil, which has heretofore concealed this part of our proceeding from the publick eye, is at length removed, and I hasten to exhibit a concise statement of that transaction, before that tribunal, whose right finally to decide all questions of national import, I hope will never be infringed. At the commencement of the present session, the President sent us two messages, the one publick, the other confidential; the first breathing a spirit of just indignation at our wrongs, and a determination to pursue all proper means to redress them; the other certainly not contradictory to the first: the publick message recommending decisive measures, particularly towards Spain, with whom our negotiation had failed, and who had injured us as much to the extent of her power, as Great-Britain; the private message, upon which the majority of the house has determined, much to my regret, continued the injunction of secrecy, containing no sentiments in opposition to the publick one. A committee, appointed on this message, brought in a report, expressive of sentiments consentaneous to those in the first, and consequently not hostile to those in the last message. This report recommended it to Congress, to authorise the President to raise certain troops, the number of which was intended to be four thousand, for the purpose of repelling and punishing any aggressions on our frontiers; which had been violated, and which were threatened with invasion for several months previous to the battle of Trafalgar, the issue of which, compelled Spain to turn her attention to another quarter. Another object for which this force was designed, was the defence and protection of our lately acquired territory, which was, and still is, entirely destitute of defence, and several hundred miles distant from the nearest western state. No offensive expedition against the Floridas, as some have falsely asserted, was either wished or intended by any of the friends of this report, as far as I heard or understood their sentiments. Nothing was more remote from our wishes than war, either with Spain or England. A large majority of the house rejected this report. In this instance, I was in the minority. A resolution, which had been previously laid upon our table, (after being rejected by the committee who brought in the report) was then offered to the house by one of the majority. This resolution proposed to appropriate two millions of dollars, ostensibly for the vague purpose of defraying any extraordinary expenses which might be incurred in our intercourse with foreign nations, but asserted to be in reality for the purchase of the Floridas. It also authorised the President to borrow the money at six per cent. without fixing any time or fund for the redemption of the debt; and proposed to continue the additional duty of two and a half per cent. on imports commonly called the Mediterranean fund, which fund, the law creating it, declared should cease with the Tripolitan war. We proposed to specify the object, and to limit the sum. The specification was agreed to, fifty eight voting against it; and the debt to be incurred, made redeemable at will, but the limitation was rejected, and even the specification itself afterwards struck out in the bill. Among the arguments, urged to justify the measure finally adopted, it was said that these were the secret wishes of the President.
To this we answered, that although we were disposed to treat with respect the opinions of the President, when officially communicated, yet even then we did not conceive ourselves under any obligation to adopt them. We considered ourselves the representatives of a free and independent people, who sent us here to be governed, not by men, but by principles; and to yield obedience to nothing but the convictions of our own deliberate judgement. That if the President had any opinions on this subject, other than those which he had communicated, they ought to form the subject of another confidential message. And that if this scheme for appropriating two millions towards an object not specified, was his, it was in direct contradiction to a principle, which he himself had recommended and enforced in one of his former messages. In his message to the seventh Congress, he says:—“In our case too, of the publick contributions entrusted to our direction, it would be prudent to multiply barriers against dissipation, by appropriating specifick sums, to every specifick purpose susceptible of defalcation; by disallowing all application of money, varying from the appropriation in object, or transferring it in amount; by reducing the undefined field of contingencies, and thereby circumscribing discretionary powers over money; by bringing back to a single department all accountabilities, where the examination may be prompt, efficacious, and uniform.” How far this bill, appropriating two millions of dollars towards an object not specified, and giving at the same time a discretionary power to exceed that appropriation, conforms to the excellent and truly republican doctrine contained in the above extract, I shall leave the publick to judge.
Amongst other arguments in favour of specification, I must not omit the following—that if this business was to be kept secret, (and a strong effort was made to the very last to conceal it,) specifying the object of the appropriation, could do no possible injury whilst it would fix the responsibility on the President, where it ought to be. That although we had no disposition to doubt for a moment, the disposition of that officer, to apply the money in the way intended—yet that law, and not confidence, was, and ought, forever to be the rule in all practicable cases, under which we should act towards him. The right to make appropriations of money in secret, was also denied, as a practice calculated to destroy one of the most efficient checks, which the people had over their representatives. But the objection which appeared to us most important, and indeed, insuperable, was the apparent disgrace of the proposed measure. For whatever might be said, respecting the policy of acquiring the Floridas; the advantage of which we did not deny—yet the appropriation of money to buy them, under existing circumstances, must, and would be considered, as in the highest degree pusillanimous and disgraceful. The true motives of those gentlemen who were in favour of purchasing the Floridas, however pure they might be, could not be known abroad, but would be inferred from the known facts. These facts must inevitably produce an unfavourable inference, whether it was true or not, and the consequence to our country, would be as fatal from this conclusion, although it might happen to be false, as if it was fairly deducible from the true motives of those who supported this measure.
For it had frequently been declared on the floor of Congress, and none had denied it—that France had threatened us with war, if we came to a rupture with Spain—that Spain was not averse to an accommodation of our differences, but that France would not suffer her to make it, unless money was used as the means of propitiation. That France had intimated her willingness to interfere upon this condition, and had given assurances, that Spain should do what we wished on these terms. Under these circumstances we contended, that whether gentlemen were governed by fear of France; or really preferred purchasing the Floridas, to an exchange of territory, (which was the only thing we could consent to Spain,) if money was thus appropriated, it would, and must be understood, not only by France, but by the world, as the effect of intimidation—and that the necessary consequence of such a belief abroad, must be the entire prostration of our national character. The day after this bill passed, which was on the 16th of January, dispatches from our minister at London were sent to us, which had been received before Christmas. These dispatches several members declared would have changed their vote, if they had seen them in time—whilst others affirmed that they served to confirm them in the propriety of their's.
From the above statement, it must be evident, what connection our conclave transactions (which were all known to two at least of the foreign ministers here, notwithstanding the injunction of secrecy,) had with our proceedings towards Great-Britain. The insults, and the injuries of Spain were to be met with money—apparently—if not in reality, given to France to purchase her mediation. The insults, and the injuries of Great-Britain, by commercial restrictions, calculated, as we thought ourselves justified in believing, (if Mr. Pitt had lived,) to produce at least an aggravation of those insults and injuries—if not war. Restrictions too, which in their operation at home, would amount, as we believed, almost to a total sacrifice of the agricultural, to the commercial interests of our country. Uniformity and consistency of conduct towards both nations, were necessary in order to produce any effect upon either. If the coercion of Great Britain was to be attempted, our conduct towards Spain should have been firm and decisive. But admitting that we had acted towards Spain as was right, which I can never be induced to think, consistency required, at least a suspension of our proceeding towards Great Britain, until we could hear the result of our ministers negotiation with her. The sole object of which negotiation was, the redress of those very grievances, of which we at present complained.”
NINETEENTH APRIL.
“This day is call'd the feast of CRISPIN.”
SHAKESPEARE.
This is the anniversary of the memorable day, on which the GENIUS OF AMERICA rose tremendous from the blood-stained field of Lexington, and hurled defiance to the veteran battalions of a monarch, whom the HANCOCKS, the ADAMS, and JEFFERSONS of that day publicly called their “lawful Sovereign;” who came to enforce, at the point of the bayonet, the principle of taxation without the consent of the people. The tax demanded was but a three-penny affair:—But the principle was considered as big with ruin.—It was successfully resisted, by a people destitute of an established government—of military knowledge—of arms, and of navies;—limited in resources; and checked by the habits of loyalty, and a sense of allegiance;—at a moment too, when the flower or a disciplined army was in the bosom of their country;—possessed of all human and ostensible means of compelling submission; and stimulated by a sense of duty to their monarch; and of indignation against insurgents, to quell the spirit of revolt. Under these immense disadvantages America fought and conquered! The spirit of LIBERTY, and of UNION, was exhaled from the blood of her sons who fell at Lexington, and was inspired by all her children! VIRTUE and TALENT assumed their natural station; and honest unskillfulness submitted to be led. The men who achieved the victory consecrated its fruits to the happiness of their country; and united millions called WASHINGTON, and the FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON, to dispense in peace, the blessings which he had acquired for them by his wisdom and valour. “Why then, HERO OF SEVENTY-FIVE dost thou not rouse thyself, and stand a tiptoe, when this day is named?” Why dost thou not feast thy friends, and say, with exultation, this day we fought at Lexington? Whence, SOLDIER, the sadness which clouds thy furrowed visage? The tear which glistens in thy faded eye? Unhappy Warrior! Thou hast received intelligence of recent events—disclosed by one of thy national rulers—which blight thy fond expectations! Thy country—full of resources;—with a doubled population, and a national government, has become tributary to France! She has obeyed the first mandate of a foreign “Military Despot!” has paid TWO MILLIONS of dollars, as the first indication of her voluntary and abject renunciation of the principle for which thy LIFE was exposed! The consolations of thy old age are blasted! The honor of thy country has passed away. The TALENTS which adorn, and the INTEGRITY which alone could save it, are objects of suspicion and reproach, and are pursued by calumny into the retirement of private life.—The FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON are principally banished from the public councils, and their influence is transferred to the hands of ignorant and ordinary men; to the orators of county courts; and town-meeting declaimers. Bring out thy purse, Old Soldier! The pittance which thou thought was rescued from the oppression of British imposts, belongs to the Emperor of France. The first payment will not exhaust the contents; but thy children will probably have little left!—Alas, old Soldier, it is plain thy heart is not in glee to keep the “Feast of Crispian.”
Col. Cent.
ADDRESS OF THE Federal Republicans of New-York, to the Electors of the Southern district.
FELLOW-CITIZENS—The present situation of your publick affairs demands your serious attention. All who feel an interest in the support of our republican institutions, and the preservation of civil liberty, owe it to themselves and to their country to unite their exertions for the common good. It is time that the proscriptions and intolerance of party should cease, and that the country should avail itself of the services of its citizens most distinguished for their integrity and talents. Whether we look abroad or at home; whether we contemplate the revolution, of foreign nations or the domestic agitations by which we are more immediately affected, we are equally reminded that we live in a period of perplexity and danger.
If the federalists have for some time past appeared to be inactive spectators of passing events, it has not proceeded from any want of confidence in their own principles, nor from any indifference to their prosperity and happiness of their country. All remember the charges which were preferred against the former administration, the means by which they were driven from power, and the manner in which the gifts of government were parcelled out among the new favourites of the people. All recollect the advantages which were promised to the country from this change. We do not advert to these topics for purposes of controversy; nor shall we reproach the people with injustice to those who formerly directed their affairs, for we have no passions to avenge—no
personal interests to gratify. They did what they had a right to do; they chanced their rulers, and, without doubt, from a sincere belief that the interests of their country would be best promoted by the measure.
We are sensible that much pains have been taken to render the very name of Federalism odious, and we perceive, with concern, that the same spirit of intolerance marks the conduct of the new parties which are forming. It is important that the community should seriously reflect on the consequences of this inveterate animosity. Sufficient time has been allowed for the people to decide upon the respective merits of the federalists, and their successors; and may we not now appeal to experience for a confirmation of the apprehensions which we formerly expressed? may we not enquire whether under the new order of things any essential benefits have been realized, or rather whether our national concerns have not been so conducted as to merit the disapprobation of all candid, intelligent, and impartial men?
We know that different opinions have existed, and are still entertained respecting particular measures of the federal administration. Such diversities of sentiment are incident to human nature, and justify our enquiring into the propriety of excluding a large proportion of the community from all participation in its publick affairs. Are there no rights, no talents, no virtues, except in the party which happens to be predominant? And has not the period arrived when federal measures can be impartially examined, and when federal men have ceased to be objects of distrust? If it be true that particular acts of the former administration are deemed objectionable, still this numerous class of citizens to the lasting resentment of their country. It is impossible for any government long to preserve a respectable character, if every change of administration is to produce feuds, in which no regard is to be paid to integrity, abilities, or services. We may appeal to men of candour whether the federalists have not required a just due to the confidence or esteem of their country. Who wrested the nation from the inbecility and anarchy of the old confederation?—Who proposed and advocated the constitution of the United States? Who carried that constitution into operation, and by whose efforts was the country raised, in a few years, from a state of disorder and bankruptcy, to a proud eminence of dignity and prosperity? Were not these things accomplished by Federalists, and did they not transmit to their successors our republican institutions in full health and vigour?
We should be wanting in sincerity, if we did not express our conviction that the best interests of our country require that a new spirit should be infused into the public councils. While we are involved in dangerous controversies with the most powerful nations of Europe, we are degrading ourselves by domestic contentions which appear to have no other object than the advancement of personal interests. Notwithstanding the professions of economy which have been made, we believe that both our taxes and debts are increasing, while it is certain that the means of public defence are suffered to decay. No provision is made for the protection of commerce, nor for the defence of this important post, though we learn, with astonishment, from the debates in Congress, that our rulers have dared to appropriate in private two millions of dollars to be paid to France for the purpose of conciliating the favour of that government in relation to our controversies with Spain. Our country is thus subjected to tribute in a most disgraceful form in which tribute has ever been exacted, and attempts are not encouraged which may prove fatal to our security, liberty, and independence.
In this situation of public affairs, we feel it to be a duty which we owe to ourselves and our country to endeavour to arrest the progress of evils of the most alarming nature. We have accordingly determined to recommend the following candidates at the ensuing election.
For Congress—John B. Coles, Nicholas Fish. For the Senate—Samuel Jones, of Queen's county. James Morris, of Westchester county.
For the Assembly—Egbert Benson, John Townsend, William Henderson, Josiah Ogden Hoffman, Wynant Van Zandt, Jrn. George Schmuelzel, Washington Morton, Selah Strong, and Gabriel Furman.
The characters of the persons proposed will, we trust, demonstrate that we have no other object in view than the good of the community. We wish to allay political animosity, to promote conciliation, and by a union of the talents and integrity of our country, to secure our republican institutions against foreign intrigues and domestic faction. The men we now recommend to your suffrages, will, as we believe, exert an efficacious influence in promoting measures in which we are all deeply interested. We place no confidence in any principle or plans which incident to an expectation of security for our rights, our property, or our liberty, by other means than our own strength and resources. This city is supported by its commerce. We have important rights on the ocean, for which we will never cease to claim the protection of government; nor will we ever relinquish our demand for the establishment of an efficient defence against foreign aggression. We wish to see a fair proportion of our contributions to the treasury employed in rewarding the industry and skill of our citizens, in erecting public works of indispensable utility; and we deprecate both the danger and the disgrace which must ensue from a diversion of their resources to gratify the cupidity of European nations.
Conscious that our intentions are patriotic, we will, by all honourable means, endeavour to render them effectual. If, however, the prevailing sense of our fellow-citizens, should be adverse to our wishes, we will, as we ought, cheerfully submit to their decision, consoling ourselves with the reflection that we have discharged our duty.
AN ACT
To prohibit the exportation of certain goods, wares and merchandise.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, That from and after the fifteenth day of November next, it shall not be lawful to import into the United States, or the territories thereof, from any port or place situated in Great Britain or Ireland, or in any of the colonies or dependencies of Great-Britain, any goods, wares or merchandise, of the following description, that is to say:
All articles of which leather is the material of chief value; All articles of which silk is the material of chief value; All articles of which hemp or flax is the material of chief value; All articles of which tin or brass is the material of chief value, tin in sheets excepted; Woolen cloths whose invoice price shall exceed five shillings sterling per square yard; Woolen hosiery of all kinds; Window glass, and all other manufactures of glass; Silver and plated wares; Paper of every description; Nails and spikes; Hats; Clothing ready made; Millinery of all kinds; Playing cards; Beer, ale and porter; and pictures and prints;

Nor shall it be lawful to import into the United States or the territories thereof, from any foreign port or place whatever, any of the above mentioned goods, wares or merchandise, being of the growth, produce or manufacture of Great Britain or Ireland, or any of the colonies or dependencies of Great Britain: Provided however, that no articles which shall within fifteen months after the passing of this act be imported from any place beyond the Cape of Good Hope, on board any vessel cleared out before the passing of this act from any port within the United States or the territories thereof, for the said Cape of Good Hope or any place beyond the same, shall be subject to the prohibition aforesaid.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That whenever any articles, the importation of which is prohibited by this act, shall, after the said fifteenth day of November next, be imported into the United States or the territories thereof, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, or shall, after the said fifteenth day of November next, be put on board any ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, with intention of importing the same into the United States or the territories thereof, all such articles, as well as all other articles on board the same ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, belonging to the owner of such prohibited articles, shall be forfeited, and the owner thereof shall moreover forfeit and pay treble the value of such articles.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That if any article or articles, the importation of which is prohibited by this act, shall, after the said fifteenth day of November next, be put on board any ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, with intention to import the same into the United States or the territories thereof, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, and with the knowledge of the owner or master of such ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, such ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, shall be forfeited, and the owner and master thereof shall moreover forfeit and pay treble the value of such articles.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That if any article or articles, the importation of which is prohibited by this act, and which shall nevertheless be on board any ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, arriving after the said fifteenth day of November next, in the United States or the territories thereof, shall be omitted in the manifest, report or entry of the master or the person having the charge of command of such ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, or shall be omitted in the entry of the goods owned by the owner, or consigned to the consignee of such articles, or shall be imported, or landed, without a permit, the same fines and forfeitures shall be incurred, and may be recovered, as in the case of similar omission, or omissions, landing, importation, or attempt to land or import, in relation to articles liable to duties on their importation into the United States.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That every collector, naval officer, surveyor, or other officer of the customs, shall have the like power and authority to seize goods, wares and merchandise imported contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, to keep the same in custody until it shall have been ascertained whether the same have been forfeited or not, and to enter any ship or vessel, dwelling house, store, building or other place, for the purpose of searching for and seizing any such goods, wares and merchandise, which he or they may have law, in relation to goods, wares and merchandise subject to duty; and if any person or persons shall conceal or buy any goods, wares or merchandise, knowing them to be liable to seizure by this act, such person or persons shall, on conviction thereof forfeit and pay a sum double the amount or value of the goods, wares and merchandise so concealed or purchased.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That the following addition shall be inserted to the oath or affirmation taken by the masters or persons having the charge or command of any ship or vessel arriving at any port in the United States or the territories thereof, after the said fifteenth day of November next, viz. "I further swear (or affirm) that there are not to the best of my knowledge and belief on board [insert the denomination and name of the vessel] any goods, wares or merchandise, the importation of which into the United States or the territories thereof, is prohibited by law; and I do further swear (or affirm) that if I shall hereafter discover or know of any such goods, wares or merchandise on board the said vessel, or which shall have been imported in the same, I will immediately and without delay make the due report thereof to the collector of the port of this district."
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That the following addition be inserted after the said fifteenth day of November next, to the oath or affirmation taken by importers, consignees or agents, at the time of entering goods imported into the United States or the territories thereof, viz. "I also swear (or affirm) that there are not to the best of my knowledge and belief amongst the said goods, wares and merchandise, imported or consigned as aforesaid, any goods, wares or merchandise, the importation of which into the United States or the territories thereof, is prohibited by law. And I do further swear (or affirm) that if I shall hereafter discover any such goods, wares or merchandise, amongst the said goods, wares and merchandise, imported or consigned as aforesaid, I will immediately and without delay report the same to the collector of the district."
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That all penalties and forfeitures arising under this act may be sued for and recovered, and shall be distributed and accounted for in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage;" and such penalties and forfeitures may be examined, mitigated or remitted in like manner, and under the like conditions, regulations and restrictions as are prescribed, authorised and directed by the act, entitled "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned."
NATH. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tem. April 18, 1806. APPROVED.
TH: JEFFERSON. From the Charleston Courier . After reading, as it was our duty, through the long wearying, and comfortless columns which have during the winter detailed the speeches of our national legislature, the messages and report of the President and Secretary of State, the correspondence of Monroe and the memorials of some New-York and Philadelphia merchants, on the subject of neutral rights and commercial restrictions, we have finally found in Randolph's speech, some reward for our lost time and labour; for we may with truth say, that from the commencement of the session of congress, to the present day, it is the only production (not even the President's, the Secretary of State's, or even such as Monroe's profound communications, nay, not even excepting the New-York memorial itself) which bears the stamp of reason or common sense, which puts the question in issue on its proper basis, or which takes a correct and fair view of our natural relations and our true and permanent interests. We heartily recommend it therefore to
the attentive perusal of the nation, and we sincerely rejoice to find this dawn of returning reason, which we boldly predict to be the harbinger of a salutary change in the publick sentiment. The opinions entertained, and manfully avowed by that member, are, it will be observed, in strict coincidence with those, which have been developed (in a more humble style) in these numbers, and concur in the same conclusions on the three important points which have been therein discussed. First . That we have no business with the direct carrying trade.— Secondly . That if we had, it would not be politic to urge our claim.— Thirdly . That the means selected for enforcement are not those which ought to be resorted to.
In the midst of the dark gloom which has been for so many long months suspended over congress, we congratulate the nation on this splendid corruscation of truth, which has so beautifully illumined that body, pointing out their errors, shewing them the right path, from which they ought never like lost sheep, to have erred and strayed. It has been already stated that during the debate on GREEG's non-intercourse scheme, the house received a report from GALLATIN, which doubtless contributed in some degree to cool its tempestuous passions.—Two or three important facts are herein contained, which throw much light on the present inquiry, and ought therefore to be particularly noticed. First . We find by that official document, that our annual exports of domestic produce to all parts of the world, are only 39,928,000 dollars, and that our annual exports of domestic produce to the dominions of Great-Britain alone, are 20,653,000. Secondly . That our imports from all parts of the world amount to 75,316,000 dollars, and those from the dominions of Great-Britain alone are 55,970,000. Thirdly . That the net duties collected on imports from all parts of the world, amount to 11,550,000 dollars, and the net duties collected from imports from Great-Britain, amount to 5,432,000. Fourthly . That the duties which constitute the Mediterranean fund (for the pay of our Navy) amount to 877,000, of which the portion arising from importations from Great-Britain, is computed at 730,000!!! And this is the state of things which our own representatives are madly endeavouring to derange and subvert, to the destruction of our revenue, the ruin of our planters, and the bankruptcy of our merchants.
In God's name, where are we to find a substitute for about one moiety of our national revenue, thus instantly cut off? are loans to be obtained by a government, bankrupt in character, as well as in resources. Who will trust a legislature, which, without a blush, talks of a sequestration of private debts, whose members, even in opposing this infamous measure, do it, not on the broad national principles of publick honesty, but on a petty and vile self-interested calculation, of debtor and creditor? But, we proceed, this report furnishes matter still more worthy of publick attention, and which will not escape the penetrating eye of the British cabinet:—for it states, (and the speech of gen. Smith, of Maryland, in the senate, confirms it) that the articles annually re-exported and entitled to drawback, as amounting to the enormous sum of twenty-eight millions of dollars, of commodities re-exported, that is, of West-India products, carried by neutral Americans, on account of belligerents, from their colonies to the mother country, and collusively touching, in their route, at some port in the United States; and there merely entering the cargo, as a matter of form, for re-exportation. Will any man in his senses assert that these twenty-eight millions worth of coffee, &c. proceed from real American funds, have been invested in colonial produce with a view to our domestic consumption, and after becoming a part of our national stock, have been re-exported as the surplus on hand, beyond our own wants?—is it not, on the contrary, most manifest that the greatest part, if not the whole, is the sole property of the belligerent colonist resorted in safety to the mother country by neutral hands, and thus illegally drawn from the grasp of that belligerent who has the command of the ocean, in violation of his just rights of war? Was any further proof wanting of the imbecility of these, who so bolster up a weak measure, call for documents, which at once shew its injustice? Again, the Report , after stating our imports from, and exports to the dominions of Great-Britain, and the Balance , which is the result in favour of the latter, makes this judicious observation—"as that balance must necessarily be paid out of the proceeds of the exports of the United States to other countries, it follows that on the value of those exports depends the ability to pay for British manufactures to the extent of that balance, and that the quantity imported, either for home consumption or re-exportation, must be affected by every obstruction to the commerce of the United States with other countries." And so desirous is GALLATIN of impressing this idea on Congress, that in stating our trade with the British East-Indies, he advises—"This balance (to Great-Britain) is paid principally in specie, exported either directly from the U. States, or circuitously from other countries, and the resources necessary to discharge it, arise from the proceeds of the exports of the U. States to such countries." If therefore G. Britain is so much interested in the prosperity of our commerce with other countries, which enables us to pay the balance we owe her; if our importations of British manufactures increase or diminish, with the increase or decrease in the value of our exports to other countries, is it to be believed by any man in his right senses, that she would wantonly injure herself by obstructing our intercourse with other countries? Is it not more charitable as well as rational to believe, that our direct trade between the belligerent and its colony is prohibited, because it strikes at her very existence.
PHOCION.
FROM THE REPERTORY.
BUONAPARTE'S SUCCESS.
The rapid and decisive success of Buonaparte has inflamed the ignorant rabble of our democrats with admiration, and filled every reflecting mind with astonishment and terror. The means that most men deemed adequate to the reduction of his power, have failed of their effect, and have gone to swell the colossal mass that oppresses Europe. His foes are become his satellites.—Austria, the German States, Prussia, Naples, and perhaps Sweden, seem to have been fated like comets to a shock with the sun, not to thrust him from his orb, but to supply his waste of elemental fire. Buonaparte not only sees the prowess of Europe at his feet, but all its force and treasure in his hands. We except Russia and England. But Russia is one of those comets on its excursion into the void regions of space, and is already dim in the political sky. England passes like Mercury a dark spot over the sun's disk. And to Buonaparte himself, she seems like the moon to intercept his rays. He cannot endure to see her so near his splendour, without being dazzled or consumed by it. He wants nothing but the British navy to realize the most extravagant schemes of his ambition. A war that should give him possession of it, or a peace like the last that should humble England, and withdraw her navy from any further opposition to his arms, would give the civilized world a master. All the French, and of course all our loyal democrats have affected to treat that apprehension as chimerical. Yet who even among those whom factious made blind could refuse to see, that the transfer of the British navy to France would irreversibly fix the long depending destiny of mankind to bear the weight and ignominy of a new Roman domination.
We may say the aggravated weight, for Rome preserved her morals, till she had achieved her conquests. France begins her career as deeply corrupt as Rome ended it. The Roman republic after having grown to a gigantic state from its soundness, routed when it died. But that of France surviving the principles and at length the name of republic, has drawn aliment from the disease and went this generation have seen it crawl like some portentous serpent from a tomb, glistening and bloated with venom from its loathsome banquet. France has owed the progress of her arms to the prevalence of her vices. These were the causes of the revolution, and the revolution have in turn made these the instruments of French aggrandizement. By the persecution of all that was virtue, the leaders gave encouragement to all that was vice, and thus they not only acquired the power to spend the nation's last shilling, but imparted to the rabble all the ardour of enthusiasm, and all the energies that the love of novelty, of plunder, and of vengeance could inspire. The means they commanded were not such as arise from the just and orderly government of a state, but from its dissolution. The priests, the rich, and the nobles, were offered as human sacrifices on the altar of the revolution, and still more emphatically of French ambition.
Thus France like Polyphemus is his cave grew fat with carnage. Other states could not, without submitting to a like revolution oppose her with equal arms.—So far from it, they found that all those whom vice and want had made the enemies of the laws of their country were banded together as the friends of France.
Thus it was that the French armies no sooner entered Italy, than they arrayed in arms an Italian rabble to hold all those who had any thing to lose, in fear and inactivity, till they could be regularly plundered. The leaders of this rabble were invested with the mock dignities of the Cisalpine government. The like was done in Holland and Switzerland.
The new yoke therefore which abject nations are so near taking on their necks cannot be light. That France may rule every where, the worst of men must be permitted every where to rule in the worst of ways. The Roman yoke was iron, and it crushed as well as wearied the province. But the domination of culprits and outlaws, claiming much for themselves and exacting more for their masters in France, will place the people between the upper and the nether millstone.
If the miserable Logans and Mitchells, so loyal to the commands of a French envoy, if our Munroes and Livingstons and Armstrongs in Paris can wish destruction to the British navy, and can really think American liberty the safer for its future tenure by the good pleasure of Buonaparte, such men are certainly fitter subjects for medicine than argument—where such sentiments do not spring from the rottenness of the heart, they must escape through some crack in the brain.
There was a time when the infatuation in favour of France was a popular malady. If that time has so far passed over, that men can either think or feel as Americans ought, it must be apparent, that Buonaparte wants but little, and is engaged that he so long wants that little, to be the world's master.—Yet at this awful crisis, when the British navy alone prevents his final success, we of the U. States come forward with an ostentation of hostility to England to annoy her with non-intercourse laws. Are we determined to leave nothing to chance, but to volunteer our industry in forging our chains?
BOSTON, April 22.
A letter from the captain of a Boston ship at Leghorn, dated Jan. 14, mentions, that on sailing from Boston he was greatly alarmed by the reports of the hostile conduct of the British towards American vessels; but that he was greatly and agreeably disappointed by finding himself, as an American from Boston for Leghorn, uniformly treated with the greatest politeness—the examination by the boarding officers being of the slightest kind, and they exciting themselves to abridge the time as much as possible which the vessel was detained. He was boarded from 6 or 7 British vessels at different times, from a ship of the line down to a government brig, and fell in with admiral Collingwood's fleet, and received the same treatment among them.
The election in Rhode-Island took place on the 17th inst. In seven towns, given in the Newport Republican, the Federal candidate for the office of governor has more than any other candidate. The Rhode-Island electors, we believe, generally use printed votes.
In 23 towns in the Providence Gazette, (including those in the Newport paper,) Mr. JACKSON has nearly twice as many votes as the highest democratic candidate.
ORIGINAL ANECDOTE.
A Physician, deservedly esteemed for his skill and urbanity, one day dined in company with a number of his friends. The hilarity and happiness of the scene beguiled the doctor, and he swallowed more wine, than was usual with him. He had not long been in bed before he was knocked up to attend a lady who was, suddenly taken ill.—The doctor reluctantly obeyed the call. He took the patient's arm, but being top-heavy he could not feel the pulse—and he involuntarily exclaimed, d—d drunk by G-d ; alluding to his own situation. A negro woman in the room, thinking he had addressed his patient in this way immediately replied—"Yea massa Doctor, missa drunk for true—missa go to the closet too much—cordial in the closet too much !"
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig George, Cox, 22 days from St. Croix, Rum and Sugar, Warren Ashley.
British schooner Wanton, North, 23 days from Trinidad, Sugar and Cocoa, Warren Ashley—Left there schooner Eliza, Record, of and for this port in 10 days.
Brig Fame, Stone, 13 days from St. Croix, Ballast, Moses Myers.
Sloop Nora, Booth, 5 days from Charleston—The sloop Venus, Boush, sailed 24 hours before for this port.
Sch'r Eagle, Baker, and sloop Flora, Chase, 8 days from Boston.
Sch'r Rising States, Newcomb, bound to New-York, put back in distress, having been ran foul of by the brig Peace, off Cape Henry, which carried away her bowsprit, and done considerable damage. Brig Peace, Swain, 8 days from Newburyport.
CHARLESTON, April 26.
Capt. Dove spoke on the 11th inst. brig Harriett, Stanfield, of New-York, from Guadaloupe for Turks Island, 7 days out. Left at Santo Domingo, brig Union Hopkins, of Boston; brig Eliza, Stokesbery, of Philadelphia.
Capt. Ross, left Algeciras Feb. 21st, in company with the brig Mary, Parsons, of New-York, from Malaga to New-York. Sailed through the Straits in company with 25 sail of vessels bound to the westward. Left at Algeciras brig Mary, of Philadelphia, from Belfast, to a market, brought in by a Spanish gun-boat, for adjudication. Brig Union, of New-Bedford, capt. Smith, from Baltimore, laden with flour, waiting for orders from Cadiz for his further destination. Spoke ship Charles, of New-York, from Gallipoli to London, with a cargo of oil, going into Gibraltar, in want of provisions. Left at Gibraltar ship Actress, Hart, of New-York, dis-
charging; barque Neptune, Webber, for adjudication, from Velez Malaga, for Leghorn, with a cargo of lead, to be tried the 4th of March. Inat. 23, long. 56, spoke schooner Mercury, of Topsham, from Boston to Trinidad, out 16 days, having carried away her fore-yard, and lost the cook overboard in a gale of wind. April 24th, spoke brig Poly and Agnes, Barns, from Savannah to Baltimore, out 4 days.
The brig Ann, Curry, of this port, sent into Gibraltar for adjudication, after two months detention, has been liberated, on paying costs; and sailed for Malaga.
Capt. Taylor left at St. Jago, brig Fame, Thompson, of Philadelphia, captured by a French privateer, on her passage from Cape Francois, with a valuable cargo of coffee, for Philadelphia; a brig, belonging to New-York, capt. Foster, with Cocoa, from the Main, sent in by a French privateer; sch'r Maryland, Pease, of Philadelphia, in 6 days; sch'r Montserrat, Davis, of Baltimore, to sail in 10 days; sch'r Exonerment, Thurston, of Philadelphia, to sail in 10 days; brig Jefferson, Lewis, of Philadelphia, to sail in 15 days. Sch'r Hamlet, Thompson, for New-York, sailed from St. Jago in company with capt. Taylor.
Capt. Fuller left Bordeaux, ship Baldick, Messroon, for this port, to sail in 10 days. Left in the river, brig Hope, Fisher, of this port, for the Isle of Rhé, to take in a cargo for Baltimore. Passed in the river, ship Aurora, from New-Orleans; brig Skiddy, from New-York; and brig Betsey, Walter, from Baltimore. Capt. Fuller sailed in company with ship Ulysses, Simons, of New-Orleans, for New-York; ship Philipburgh, Leffingwell, for New-Orleans.
The ship Comet, Hart, is a regular packet between Baltimore and New-Orleans, but has touched at this port for a market.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig George, Cox, St. Croix. Sch'r Ruby, Davis, St. Bartholomews.
CLEARED.
Brig William, Brown, Grenada.
AUCTION.
On Monday, 5th inst. at 10 o'Clock, will be
Sold at the Market House, the CARGO of the Brig
George, from St. Croix—Consisting of
73 Hhd. Prime SUGAR,
37 Bds. 13 Hhds. RUM.
Sixty days will be given for all sums not exceeding 200 dolls. 60 and 90 days for all sums above that, and not exceeding 500 dolls. and for all sums above 500 dolls. 90 and 120 days. Negotiable notes with approved endorsers will be required.
Warren Ashley.
May 2. 1 714
Ship Woodrop Sims for Sale.
To be be Sold at Publick Auction on WEDNESDAY, the 21st of May, at the Exchange Coffee Room (if not disposed of before by private sale) the fine copper bottomed
Ship WOODROP SIMS,
Burthen 305 tons, built at Philadelphia of live oak and cedar, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo, and well found in every material. For her particulars apply on board, or to
George M'Intosh.
P. S. As it is expected a purchaser will previously examine the Ship, any further description is considered unnecessary an inventory will be seen on board.
April 30. 1 706
THE GOOD SHIP
WILLIAM P. JOHNSON,
Peter Le Berton, master, 290 tons burthen, momentarily expected to arrive here, is offered for Charter. A. clo.
The Brig PEACE,
Capt. E. Swain, now in port, about 1100 bbls. burthen, a good vessel, and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to
Christopher Fry.
May 2. 3t 711
JAMES MITCHELL—Stone-Cutter,
RETURNS his sincere thanks to his friends and the publick in general, and beg leave to inform them that he has received a large supply of the best FREE-STONE, ever brought to this part of the union, which he intends to dispose of on the most reasonable terms.
May 2. 2 712
LOST YESTERDAY
The KEY of an Iron Chest.
The finder will be generously rewarded on leaving it at the Office of the Publick Ledger. May 2. 3t 713
A remarkable COW
Will be exhibited a few days in Commerce-Street, next door to Little Water Street.
This ANIMAL was taken in the northern part of the state of New Hampshire, and is supposed to be part Moose. It has six legs, four of which resemble those of ordinary Cattle, and used for walking: the other two rise out of the fore shoulders in an erect posture, and can be folded upon the back, where there is a hollow which will hold two quarts of water. One of these legs is large and perfect, having the hoofs complete; the other is smaller, having only half the hoof. Also to be seen,
HER CALF,
Which is equally remarkable for the same Phenomena. The inhabitants of Norfolk are respectfully requested not to neglect the present opportunity of viewing these extraordinary phenomena of nature.
Admittance 25 Cents—Children half price. May 2. 6 710
NOTICE.
All persons are forewarned not to credit my Wife Elizabeth Gaskins, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting from this date.
James R. Gaskins.
April 30. 3 707
Landing on Gibson's Wharf, from on board the schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Surinam, a choice CARGO of
MOLASSES in hogsheads and tierces, And from on board the sch'r Union, Capt. Buck, from Antigua, Antigua RUM of superior quality.
In Store,
Tobago RUM, Madeira and Teneriffe WINE, 7 years old; Medoc CLARET in cases of 1 dozen each; A few kegs Hog's LARD, &c.
Harrison Allmand.
The Sch'r Catharine Shepherd is offered for Sale.
April 28. tf 704
For Sale at this Office,
A SHORT NARRATIVE,
Of the Military and other events of the Life of
JACOB PAYNE;
Who has been blind for more than twenty years past—Taken verbatim from his own mouth, and sent to Press without transcribing—To which is subjoined,
AN ANTIDOTE,
Against the Bite of Poisonous Reptiles, &c.
The Subscriber intends to leave Nor folk in a short time, those having accounts or claims against him, will please bring them in for settlement; and he hopes that those indebted will have no excuses for non-payment.
William B. Brown.
April 15. 2t 656

Landing from on board the brig Nancy, capt. Reynolds, from Barbary, and for sale by the subscriber, 60 Hhds. Muscovado SUGAR, of a very choice quality, 296 Bags Best Green COFFEE.
April 23 James Young. 680
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator.
December 9. 680
I will give the following prices for 200 Cords of Oak BARK, to be delivered at Salters, free of damage. Spanish Oak, - - 10 dols. per Cord, Willow do. - - 9 do. do. Red do. - - 8 do. do. Young White do. - - 7 do. do.
Theo. Armistead. April 23. 687
TO LEASE, A convenient Building LOT, advantageously situated on Main-Street, not far from the Old Market-place. Also, Two WARE-HOUSES, on Maxwell's wharf, upon moderate terms.
April 23. Helen Read. 689
FRESH TEAS.
Just received from Philadelphia, in whole, half, and quarter chests, Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson TEAS. all of this Spring importation, and we warrant them of the very first quality imported, by wholesale or retail.
Fisk & Cullett. Who have this day landed,
75 Tierces choice New RICE, in whole and half tierces. April 21. 683
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1805. HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with.
John Hamilton, Consul.
PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the allowances of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1804, will not be paid at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and at the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form.
D. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-first day of _____ any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in the Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence.
Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five. The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts.
N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty" and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great-Britain or Ireland."
No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. 446
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Nail size, Price per lb. Rows include: 10d, 12d, 20d, 8d per lb; 6d, 7 1-2d per lb; 4d, 10d per lb; 3d, 8d per M; 2d, 7 1-2d do; 1d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, 8d per lb; 6d, 4s 6d per M; 4d, 3s do; 3d, 2s 7 1-2d do; 2d, 2s 7 1-2d do.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 350
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805.
HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel.
114 John Hamilton.
COW-POX.
The subscriber informs the public, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated.
George Balfour. Feb. 12. 505
Liverpool Coarse and Fine SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Monticello, Captain Wilson—Apply to William Pennock. April 4. 637
JOHN STRATTON,
HAVING removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, nearly opposite the Exchange Coffee House, would be glad to take 8 or 10 BOARDERS, by the week, month, or year. Every attention will be paid to render those comfortable who may favour him with their custom, and charges reasonable. March 14. 1aw4w 581
The Members of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, are requested to meet at the Eagle Tavern, opposite the Market-Place, on the 24th of May next, to elect a President and Directors, and other business of importance to the said company.—Notice is also given to those who are indebted in the payment of the quotas heretofore called for, that unless they make payment of their respective balances, on or before the said day, that their Shares will be Sold on Monday, the 3rd of May, following the above mentioned day of meeting.
By order of the President and Directors, William Charles Lee, Clerk D. S. Canal Co. April 2. 124 May 634
Now landing from on board the Ship Maria, from Jamaica, and for Sale, 83 Puncheons of RUM. William Pennock. April 4. 635
NEW RICE. For Sale a float on board the Schooner Comfort, capt. Drummond, from Charleston, 180 Tierces choice New RICE. Fisk & Cullett. March 24. 607
NOTICE. My health being such as to require a change of air, I shall leave this State some time in April; such persons as have claims against me will bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted are requested to discharge the same, or give security for future payment. William Leigh. Portsmouth, Feb. 28. 539
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Warehouse in Wide Water Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. 556
FOR RENT, (And possession given immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement. P. Barraud. Jan. 29. 466
TO RENT, (And possession given immediately) That commodious STORE on Main-Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods. ALSO, Two large DWELLING-HOUSES, with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to Robert Tarmar. Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES, The property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. 640
The STOCKHOLDERS in the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, are informed that an Election for Fifteen Directors will be held at the Office of the said Company, on the first day of May next, to commence at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the said day. John Cowper, Sec'y. April 4. 642
FOR RENT, The Store, Comping Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 446
One Hundred Dollars Reward. WHEREAS, been, to white or black, that will deliver to the dead or alive, a negro named DAVID, who runs away from me on the 18th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks part when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the ship-carpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the town, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle fore teeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore on him blue negro cotton clothing, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forwarn all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all traveling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Port Tombstone, near Edenton. March 17. 587
VILLAINY EXPOSED. On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the Schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 barrels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Belleisle, John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Ditchel, Esq. Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was forced out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coasting Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. 535
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 30 Hogheads Apple BRANDY, 50 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales Fine CASSAS, 5 do. Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. 634
PROPOSALS For Publishing by Subscription, in London and Philadelphia, A Monthly Magazine, On an Entire New Plan—And to be entitled The BRITISH OILIO; AND NORTH AMERICAN MUSEUM. This work is intended to be equally useful and entertaining to the readers of both nations. It is commenced with a hope of concentrating their literary taste—of forming an union, and co-operation of classical talents; and thus, rendering it a depository of general information. An union of this description, abstracted from political disquisition, should prevail throughout the civilized world. It will be interspersed with a variety of curious anecdotes and information, respecting the manners and customs of the interior parts of Britain and America. For this purpose, a considerable part will be appropriated, to the present state of the United States—comprising the gleanings of a fifteen years residence therein. It was intended to publish this in volumes, as a distinct work, in the manner of CARR'S "Stranger in France," and "Northern Summer;" but it is now reserved for the body of this work; which would have cost a reader, perhaps four fold the price of his subscription to this MAGAZINE. In addition will be given, the occurrences of both Countries—An Impartial Account of the Political and Commercial State of Affairs—Literary, Law, Agricultural, Theatrical Intelligence, and Provincial Occurrences—New Publications, and discoveries. In fine, whatever may be worthy of information. In the selections, the best Authors shall be carefully resorted to, and no pains spared to render the whole worthy of patronage, on each side the Atlantic. From a plan like this, the American Citizen, will be furnished Monthly—with the Literary, Commercial, and Political State of Great Britain; while, in the same number, he may meet with Domestic Occurrences, which have not been noticed, even by his own Dismal Prints. The English Reader, too, far removed from his Native Land, may calculate upon equal advantages; for, besides every thing necessary for his information can be found in London Periodical Publications, he will be gratified with a minute description of a country, rapidly advancing in Commerce, Literature, and the Arts and Sciences.
CONDITIONS. This work will contain the same number of pages, as the London or American Literary Magazines; and each number, in case of adequate support, will be ornamented with Copper Plate Engravings, by the best Artists, descriptive of some memorable transaction interesting to both countries; or, Portraits of such eminent Characters, as may, from time to time, be brought forward in the course of the publication. Supercriptions for not less than one year, at FIFTY CENTS per number, which it is hoped will cover expenses, at all events the price shall not exceed Sixty-two and a half Cents, received by the Editor of THE BRITISH OILIO, and generally, at the Book stores throughout the United States. Those inclined to Patronage, will please to make immediate application; that the Editor may form some judgment of the work. Subscription papers to be returned, previous to the first of November next. April 25. 693
Now Landing and for Sale, New-England RUM in hhds. and bbls. Malaga WINE in quarter casks, New-York Prime FORK, Russia and Raven's DUCK, Two Casks CORDAGE, Mould and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Souchong TEAS—By James McClenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. March 19. 595
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. 262
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Casks Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. 500
CASH Given for Twenty Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. 579
NOTICE. MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CALLETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the firm of Fisk & Callett. Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKEENS first chop, Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Crates Crocker WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted, 75 Kegs English GUNPOWDER, 100 Boxes London Crown CLASS, 100 Kegs White LEAD, ground in oil, 1500 lbs. Seine TWINE, 150 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut and wrought, 50 Boxes OZNAURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Spermaceti do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish foot INDIGO, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory) 100 Rheams Writing PAPER, 200 do. Wrapping do. Also—This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEEF, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL, 12 Hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES. Feb. 24. 525
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES, 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES, 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. 77
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 29. 482
WARM SPRINGS In the County of Bath, Virginia. HAVING taken a lease on the Warm Springs for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805, we wish to acquaint the public, that at great expense and much labour we have improved it, to accommodate gently one hundred and fifty persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them is a range of fine stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold 100 horses; also, 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly—a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of music, and kept for that purpose only.—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not choose to mix with the strong and healthy. We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the County of Monroe, distant 50 miles from the Warm Springs for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors.—The strictest attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. We assure the public that the different houses of entertainment in the road leading to the Springs, have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which, (above the Ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances seem to indicate, that in future, travellers will be well accommodated. We wish to purchase a BLACKSMITH, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given.—Also, wanted to employ a discreet elderly WOMAN, to undertake the management of the place of House-keeper, either at the Sweet or Warm Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal wages on application to us. Robt. & Geo. Turner. March 12. 572
In addition to the above advertisement, a correspondent who is well acquainted with that part of the state, and all the different houses of entertainment on the road, observes, that from the Bell Tavern in Richmond, kept by the Turners, the mail stage goes once a week to that healthy and salubrious town of Staunton, fifteen miles beyond the Blue Ridge, where there are two Inns, one kept by Wm. Chambers, and the other by J. Edmondson, equal to comfort and good living to any rooms perhaps on the continent, each of them keep a stage and excellent horses, with careful drivers, well acquainted with the mountain roads, and one or the other always ready to convey passengers to the Warm Springs, and from thence the Turners have a carriage and horses to convey them to the Sweet Springs, so that a passenger can step into the stage at Norfolk, and without any further trouble than paying those who attend him, be conveyed 200 miles to the Sweet Springs. It was determined last fall by the different tavern keepers and others concerned, to oblige the overseers of the roads to do their duty, and to give personal assistance themselves where it was most wanted. To those who have seen that country, description is unnecessary—to the stranger it may be justly observed that two weeks of indulgence at the Warm Spring Bath, is a full compensation for the fatigues of the journey. March 17. 581
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or inconvenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gummy Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Genaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls, 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Handkerchiefs. 75 Brown Handkerchiefs. 100 Brown do. 20 Dowlas. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russian Sheeting, and Diaper. 520 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 16 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufacturer's prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Begars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes, Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Flesh for Saddles. Coffee Mills—Beans, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen, Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
CHASE'S TRIAL. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL H. SMITH, Trial of Samuel Chase, An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, IMPEACHED By the House of Representatives, for high crimes and misdemeanors, before the Senate of the United States. TAKEN IN SHORTHAND, By Samuel H. Smith & Thomas Lloyd. In two large octavo volumes—in boards, price—to subscribers four dollars and a half, and to non-subscribers five dollars. A much greater delay has been incurred in the publication of this trial than the editor contemplated. He has, however, the satisfaction of saying that no effort has been omitted by him to give it to the public at an early period. The delay has arisen from the revision of the speeches of the managers and counsel. The publication might long since have been made in a less perfect dress; but it was deemed highly desirable that in a case, which, independently of its own importance, might be a precedent in future times, to sacrifice time rather than precision. The work now appears before the public with the expectation of the editor that it will be considered as meriting the character of an impartial, comprehensive and full statement of facts. All the speeches have been revised and inserted at length, in connexion with whatever else formed a part of the trial. Editors of other prints will confer a benefit by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers. March 24. 31
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, for Sale at this Office. NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.