Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-01-19 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  IN THIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDA
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 19, 1807.
[NO. 80.]
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.
For Freight or Charter, The very fast sailing Ship THOMAS , Capt. N. Bouth. Apply to GEORGE MURRAY, & CO. St. Ubes SALT , on board the Ship Thomas, for Sale. January 12. tf
For LIVERPOOL , The Ship FRANCIS , John Curtis, master, will sail in about 15 days, the greater part of her cargo being engaged. For freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or to William Pennock. January 7. 3w
For CHARTER , The Schooner INDEPENDENCE , Joseph Stover, master, about 700 to 1000 bar- rels; she is well calculated for carrying lumber, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or Richard Bowden, & CO. December 24. tf
Wanted to CHARTER , A good VESSEL , of from 1500 to 2000 barrels burthen. MOSES MYERS. Who wishes to Purchase. A few thousand bushels good WHEAT . December 22. tf
For Freight , The new and fast sailing Schooner RISING SUN , 85 tons or 700 barrels, Burgess, mas- ter, will take a freight either to the West-Indies or any port in the United States on moderate terms—For which apply to the master on board, or Fisk & Cullett. Who has for Sale, A few blds. N. E. Rum; and 4 pipes country Gin. December 19. tf
Ground Alum SALT. TWO thousand bushels Ground Alum Salt, for Sale on board the Schooner Lydia , capt. Livingston, at my wharf. WM. PENNOCK. Who offers The said Schooner for Charter burthen 1100 barrels Flour. Dec. 19. tf
For CHARTER , The brig Four Manhattan , Wm. Wolfendale, master, burthen 1000 bar- rels Flour, now ready to receive a cargo—Ap- WM. PENNOCK. Who is receiving from different vessels, 50 blds. St. Croix Sugars, 1st quality; 150 pieces Russia, 80 do. Ravens Duck; 200 blds. prime Pork, New- York inspection. Dec. 19. tf
For Freight or Charter , The fine Ship India Packet , William Rindge, master, burthen 400 blds. tobacco, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days— Apply on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA. December 19. tf
Antigua Rum and Prime Sugars. THIS day landing on our wharf from on board the Schooner Henry Morris , her CARGO , which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle.
In STORE , Jamaica Sugars in bds. and bbls; Martinique do. in bds. and tierces; Jamaica Coffee in bds. bbls. and bgs; do. Rum; Antigua do; do. Molasses; do. Shrub; Balti- more Navy and Pilot Bread; Isle of May Salt. WANTED , A good staunch VESSEL , burthen 100 to 180 hogheads tobacco, to be load for Europe. Dec. 17. tf
The American Ship AMIABLE ANTONIETTE , Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogheads to- bacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17. tf
For Freight or Charter , The Phil a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chins; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 casks white Wine Vinegar. November 14. tf
For BREMEN , The Bremen Ship JUNO , Herman Dewers, master, can take the bulk of one hundred hogheads on freight, if im- mediate application is made to Moses Myers. January 14. tf
For ANTIGUA , The Sch r  ROVER , S. Tinkham, mas- ter, will sail in 6 days. For passage only, (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or Warren Ashley. January 14. 3t*
For SALE , The Schooner MARY , burthen 100 hogheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf 202
For CHARTER , The good Ship LIVE OAK , Gerrard Yar- rell master, burthen 279 Tons or 400 blds Tobacco, now in complete order to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or William Pennock. Dec. 22. tf
For NANTZ , The Brig KATT , Captain Matthews, loading at Bermuda-Hundred, has excellent accommodations for passengers; her cargo be- ing ready, she is expected to sail from the 15th to 20th Ja- nuary. For passage only, apply to Messrs. Campbell & Whee- ler, Norfolk; the Captain on board, or the subscribers, in Richmond.
January 14. Pickett, Pollard, & Johnston. 3t
For SALE , A few boxes of Oranges and Lemons, per the Thomas, from St Ubes. Apply to N. Bouth. January 12. tf
Norfolk Drawbridge Company. At an annual meeting of the Stockholders, held at the Ex- change Coffee-House on the second Monday in January, in the present year, it appeared that the tolls received at the Bridge across the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, yield- ed an amount nearly equal to the rate of 10 per cent. per an- num; but the one across the Southern Branch, owing to the cost and unfinished state of the roads leading to the country from it, has been much less productive. The Com- pany, therefore, declare a dividend at this time of but twen- ty cents a share on the capital stock of the said Company, which shall be paid to the Stockholder, or their legal repre- sentatives on or at any time after the 25th instant. William Cammack, Treasurer. Jan. 16. 125J.
For RENT , (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
REMOVAL. MRS. SARAH BRYAN respectfully informs her friends and the publick in general, that she has lately re- moved to that large and commodious house on Main-street, the Norfolk Hotel, lately occupied by Mr. Benbridge, where she continues to take boarders by the day, week, or year, on the most moderate terms; and hopes from her attention, and the convenience of the house, to merit the encouragement of the publick. Jan. 14. tf
For SALE , A Ship's YAWL , 18 feet long, almost new, and Philadelphia built. Enquire of John West. January 9. tf
750 bbls. Superfine FLOUR , a-float and in Store, for Sale by Richard Bowden & Co. Jan. 9. tf
For SALE , A London made Gold WATCH , capped and jewelled; and a SENTINEL , Enquire at the Ledger Office. Jan. 19. tf
WILLIAM STEVENS , Begs leave to acquaint the publick at large, (but more particularly his established customers) that he has commenced business on his own account, in the Store lately held by Mr. JAMES ARLINGTON , and next door, westward of his old stand, where he designs keeping constantly in stock GROCERIES , of superior quality, and well assorted.—He has just just a supply of imperial TEA , which he can recommend as ex- cellent. Jan. 12. 2m
For RENT , The HOUSE between those occupied by Mr. Thomas Allan and the subscribers, an excellent stand for a Store. Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. January 12. tf
MRS. JOHN REYNOLDS , ACQUAINTS the Ladies of Portsmouth and Norfolk, the public in general, that she will educate young La- dies in all the useful branches of Literature, viz. Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Composition, and Geography; also, the following Works, Plain Sewing and Sampler Work; Working of Muslin in all its various branches; Tambour, Embroidery, and Point Work. Strict regard will be had to the morals, manners, and acting of the Misses—Terms of tuition will be made known to those wishing to place their children in the care of Mrs. John Reynolds. Hannah Reynolds. N. B. The SCHOOL will commence on Monday, 18th instant, if a sufficient number of Scholars are engaged— Board for a few young Ladies can be furnished. Portsmouth, Jan. 9. tf
20,000 Pipe STAVES , For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, Jan. 7. 1m*
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT & MACKINDER , Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or ap- proved notes, West-India or country produce. 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS , 15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do; Duffle do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Featherings, 3 do. Blue Drab mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfhicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chamber Muslins; 7-6 4-4 3-6 4-6 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Tinicities, and Cuticities—one Box of Cabinet Ma- ker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, con- taining the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf
INDIAN CORN. 10,000 bushels, stored at a very convenient wharf, will be sold on moderate terms, if immediate application is made to Wm. Pennock. January 7. 3w
COCKE & SANFORD , Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Superfine CLOTHS , Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret. Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blan- kets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburghs; best Seine Twine; 1 will'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Callicoes, Cambrics, Gingham; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazines, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed to the fire-proof Ware-House at the head of Campbell's wharf, W. d. Water- street. Robert C. Jennings. He has taken into Partnership Mr. JAMES RODDER . The business will be carried on under the firm of JENNINGS & RODDER , Who offer for Sale—20 bds. Muscovado Sugar; 10 puncheons Antigua Rum; 20 quarter casks Sherry Wine; 3 pipes Old Port do.; 2 do. particular Teneriffe do.; 6 casks Con- stantia do.; 20 boxes Chocolate; 300 barrels superfine Flour; a few bags best Green Coffee; Imperial, Hyson, and Young Teas; Cognac Brandy; Holland Gin; M. E. Rum; Whis- key; 600 straws of Tumblers; 40 crates well assorted Queen's Ware; Soap; Candles, &c. &c. Dec. 22. tf
NOTICE. THE terms of copartnership of GILLIAT and MACKINDER , will terminate on the first day of March next. They offer for Sale their present Stock on hand, consisting of about Ten Thousand Pounds Sterling of well assorted DRY GOODS, at a very low advance, and on very liberal credit, on approved security.—It is requested that all claims against the said firm will be presented for immediate settlement; and those that are indebted it is expected will on, or before the first of March next, have their respective accounts settled by payment or bonds. Dec. 22. 115M
RAISINS and Raisins. Just landed on our wharf from on board the Schooner Carlton , 5 tierces, 3 barrels prime SUGARS , and from the same vessel 100 kegs 100 kegs RAISINS , all of which we will dispose of on liberal terms and long cre- dit. C. F. Whittle. December 3. tf
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON , the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business of the late NOBLE, ARBUTH- NOTT & CO. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. who will settle all dependant claims. James Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 13. 261
CASH. Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
German Oznaburghs. A few bales of German OZNA- BURGHS will be sold on a liberal credit by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. December 24. tf
FOR Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete or- der, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.— This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 224
FOR SALE , A WAGGON entirely new, made in Baltimore of the best materials, and fit for the transportation of Staves and Wood—Also, a LIGHTER , 40 feet long, 11 feet wide, about 16 months old. Apply to Price & Waddey, or David Milbado. January 7. 3w
FOR Sale or Rent, A small neat DWELLING-HOUSE , situate on Union-street, near Mr. D. Pierce's. This property is fee sim- ple, and would be sold low for Cash, if applied for immedia- tely.—Possession can be given immediately. Robert Gibson. December 27. tf
FROM THE BOSTON GAZETTE. Messrs. Russell and Cutler ,
The Connecticut Gazette of the 17th ult. which by chance fell into my hands a few days ago, con- tains a paragraph respecting the capture of the ship Titus , which is so erroneously stated, that I take the liberty to address the editor of the said paper, through the medium of your press, and will give the facts as they took place. Here follow the terms of the paragraph I allude to:
"Ship Titus , of Philadelphia, from Bordeaux, has been captured in sight of Cape Henlopen, within the jurisdiction of the United States, by a British vessel. The passengers and pilot were put into a boat, and driven ashore in a snow storm."
Without examining into the legality or illegality of the detention of the said ship, I shall say, that when she was brought to by the Bermuda sloop, she was at least at a distance of twelve miles from the nearest land, and, if I mistake not, Cape Henlopen was about fifteen miles distant.
The passengers, of which I was one, will do jus- tice to the humane manner in which they were treat- ed by all the officers of the capturing ship, and par- ticularly Mr. Dakers, the first lieutenant, and Mr. Jennings, the purser, who offered their births to those of us who should want them. Nothing can exceed their attentions and gentlemanly conduct to- wards us, especially more remarkable, as we were all French (17 in number.) I am happy to have it in my power thus to acknowledge for myself, and in behalf of my fellow passengers our grateful remem- brance of their treatment to us.
Let us now examine how far the Editor of the a- bove mentioned Gazette is correct, in stating our being landed. He seems to insinuate that we were forced on board of a boat, and pray what kind of a boat? during a snow storm. This is totally errone- ous. It was at our own request, that we were put on board of a pilot boat—not only it was not dur- ing a snow storm, but the weather was the most beautiful. It was 18 hours after we had left the ship of war, and while we were, at midnight, wea- thering Cape Henlopen, that the wind shifted from N. W. to N. E. and blew most violently. Our subsequent shipwreck it was not in the power of the captain to foresee; and I am confident, from the hu- manity he displayed towards us, that he would not have exposed us to the sufferings and hardships we have undergone.
Such is the real statement. I owed it to captain Ryan and the officers under his command, to redress this error, and the love I bear to truths and justice would not permit me to remain silent. F. GIRAUD.
On the benefit of Salt in Agriculture, by C. Ford, Esq.
In my younger days I studied much how to get the benefit of salt, to make the land yield an in- crease. To that end, I put one peck of salt upon every load of meadow hay, as it was put in the barn, which had a good effect both upon the cattle and the dung. And once, when I had sown three bushels of flaxseed, the ground being smooth and clean, I sowed three bushels of salt which had a good effect. The flax was well coated, taller, and fuller of seed than any that I ever had before. It was judged there were fifty bushels of seed from the three acres, which, as flaxseed sold then, would go near to pay for all the labor that is required in dressing and cleaning the flax. Since that I have read in Elliot's Book of Husbandry, of a gentleman who sowed a piece of land with flax, and salt upon it, at the rate of five bushels per acre, except a strip through the middle.—The effect was, that where the salt was sown, there was tall good flax, but the strip that had no salt, was poor, short and good for little. I judge that five bushels of salt to the acre was too much for the land; but being called off from hus- bandry to attend other affairs, I left the care of my farm with my sons, who used no salt till spring 1785. The land being wet and miry till near the latter end of May, we sowed one acre of flax, and after it had come up near a finger's length, we sowed a bushel of salt upon it, which had a very good effect. The flax grew well to a good height, but we had not quite ten bushels of the seed, owing, as I suppose to the unfriendliness of the season. None of my neighbours for two miles round had any that would pay for pulling; therefore, whenever you sow flax- seed, be sure that you sow double the quantity of salt to your seed, and you need not fear but you will have a crop if the season suits.
I advise all to make the experiment, and try a glade in their oats, and even their winter rye, and all sorts of grain that they sow, and even their In- dian corn, at the rate of two bushels to an acre.— They may depend on it that every bushel of salt will produce more than five times its price, and perhaps ten times as much.
The article of manure is a very important one in the business of husbandry, and deserves much more attention than has generally been paid to it by the farmers in this country. Should any of them from the foregoing account, be induced to make trial of salt, they are requested to communicate the result to the public.
FOR SALE, By WILLIAM B. LANE , 10 pipes old L. P. Madeira WINE , 20,000 lb. Green Coffee; 8 pipes Holland Gin, 40 casks Young Hyson Tea ; 20 do. Imperial do. 10 do. Gunpowder ; 10 do. Macassar Balm , 10 bds. St. Croix Sugars ; 15 do. Antigua do. 3 puncheons M. E. Rum ; 10 do. Port Wine , 4 bds. striped Blankets ; 10 do. Blue Cloth , 4 bds. Flannels ; 3 bds. Linens . January 7. tf

CONSISTENCY. —We are so little accustomed to perceive consistency in the conduct of our highly-flaming democrats, that we naturally expect (and are seldom or ever disappointed) a constant conflict between principle and action, and oftentimes one act is opposed to another. In the present session of our State Legislature, it was resolved that universal happiness, harmony, respect abroad and prosperity at home, had been the results of the administration of the present Executive of the United States. Well! shortly after it was again resolved , that the critical situation of our foreign relations, and the troubled aspect of our internal affairs, require all the wisdom and experience of the present Executive to conduct them, and therefore that Mr. Jefferson be requested to become a candidate again for the Presidency. We have not given the words of these resolutions, but their spirit, and would ask which of the resolutions contains the truth? for both we think cannot.
The utmost malice of the Federalists never did or could cast so bitter a reflection on the republican party, as the republicans themselves have done.—They confess in so many words, that among all their party, there is not a man in whom they have sufficient confidence and who has sufficient talents to conduct the affairs of the country, except Mr. Jefferson. If this is not the amount of the confession, what becomes of the favourite principle of rotation in office ?
The House of Delegates of Virginia have requested Mr. Jefferson again to serve, and declare that this request is made not only on behalf of themselves, but on behalf of their constituents. We believe that few, if any of their constituents, have been consulted upon this subject, therefore what are their sentiments the House cannot know.—The republican part of their constituents cannot without departing from their favourite principle, wish Mr. Jefferson to serve again, and the Federal part (if they have a right to think, a circumstance which in the opinion of many is very questionable) they do not wish Mr. Jefferson to serve again.
It is with pride and with pleasure that we contrast this wayward conduct of the democrats with that of the Federalists, under a similar circumstance. When the great Washington, whose virtues and talents had been so long and so successfully devoted to the service of his country, thought proper to retire from publick life, his intentions were notified in a dignified manner. The situation of our country was critical, for it was about that time, that the French Directory commenced its daring usurpations on this country. The federalists, as a party, risked much by the retirement of Washington, yet they were not appalled. However they might regret the loss of that virtue and those talents which had so long guided the general government, they did not "despair of the commonwealth," they believed that there were men of talents & virtue among them to fill the office of chief magistrate, and feared not a contest with the great leader of their political opponents. This contrast must strike every one; the federalists did not intrat their favourite Washington to sacrifice his ease, become necessary from his age, to political intrigue. Indeed they knew his character too well, to attempt to move him from a determination which had been deliberately formed, and solemnly announced, unless more important considerations than the advancement of party views were to be attained.
We hope that our country may not one day have to deplore the mischiefs which may flow from these extra legislative acts . What was fact yesterday, is precedent to-day, and may become principle tomorrow; we shall be in no wise surprised to find a succeeding legislature intreat some future, or perhaps the present President to declare that he will consent to serve for life. Reasons will not be wanting to those who can make the end justify the means. For example, it might be said, that nothing would more effectually tranquillize the publick mind, extinguish the hopes, and with them, the spirit of party, as an assurance from Mr. Jefferson that he would serve for life.
This may appear monstrous at present, but when men once begin to depart from the practice which the constitution recommends, they will very soon lose sight of its theory and spirit, and the government in effect will become changed. These remarks do not proceed from any personal objection to Mr. Jefferson; in the present state of the publick mind we see no probability of any federal character being elected to the chief magistracy, consequently it is matter of indifference whether Mr. Jefferson or another gentleman of his politics is elected; at the same time we cannot see with equal indifference, the adoption of measures which we conceive repugnant to the spirit of our constitution, and which may serve as precedent to the introduction of other measures, subversive of the freedom of election, as designated by that constitution.
After the preceding remarks were written and composed for the paper, the mail arrived, by which we find that the Senate has rejected the address alluded to. This is not the first time during the present
session that the Senate has checked the intemperate and inconsiderate sallies of the House of Delegates.
By an arrival at New-York, which left the Havanna the 27th of last month, it appears that His Britannick majesty's ships Elephant of 74, and Veteran of 64 guns, were off the latter port, blockading Willaumez in the Foudroyant. If the admiral and his ally the Spanish ship St. Laurent put to sea, they may be amused with a neat party of four.
The accounts which we publish respecting Col. Burr, received at Charleston and New York, from New Orleans, have a very serious aspect. They serve to shew that the government of New Orleans is impressed with the belief of Col. Burr's hostile, or rather traitorous plans. For our parts we must confess, that we were never more perplexed upon any subject which has come under our notice, and shall therefore hazard no conjecture upon the subject. A short time now must develop the plans of Col. Burr, if any he has formed against his country. We should think that the Government cannot much longer withhold the information which it is possessed of on this subject, it is due to its own dignity, it is due to the reputation of many who are implicated by publick report. The most superficial observer cannot but remark the extreme licentiousness of some of the publick papers on this occasion; officers holding the highest civil and military situations, are accused of being accomplices in treason, without the smallest hesitation, or without any proof, unless suspicion is proof.
COMMUNICATED.
Love through the world maintains irresistible sway, Love conquers all, and love we must obey. MARRIED, on Thursday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Grigsby, Capt. ANTHONY MOFFAT, of New York, to the amiable Miss SARAH A. F. WIRLING, of this place.
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
On Tuesday, the Senate rejected the address to Mr. Jefferson, which had been adopted by the House of Delegates. Ayes 15, Noes 5. The Senate have adopted the bill respecting the court of Appeals, with certain amendments, which have been agreed to by the House of Delegates. One of these is to prevent the judges from granting an appeal on writs of error or supersedeas as during the session of the court. Another is to alter the terms of the session. The annual period of service is now to consist of three terms and 126 judicial days. The term commencing on the 1st of January, is to consist of 45; on the 1st of June, of 36; on the 1st of October, of 45—Of course this bill has now passed into a law. The Revenue bill has passed through two readings, and is now engrossed. It contains per centum on the sale of wharves, ferries and Toll-bridges: 2d, a tax upon the license of Vendue masters, imposed by corporations: 3d, a tax upon ordinary licences of 5 dollars for every 100 dollars of rent paid by the tenant; if a proprietor keeps his own ordinary, the same rate upon the rent, to be ascertained by commissioners: 4th, A tax of per cent. upon the stock deposited in the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, and upon the stock of the Virginia Bank. Half per cent. is spoken of to fill up the blank. The proposition was first made respecting the United States stock, and carried by a considerable majority. A proposition was then made to introduce the Virginia stock and carried. For this joint proposition there was a vast majority, there being only 3 dissentients.
* Published in the Virginia Gazette.
Documents accompanying the repealing and laying duties on the salt tax, in force for a further time, under the act entitled "An act further to continue the commerce and seamen of the United States, and to repeal the Barbary powers."
Q. U. O. ROOM, Dec. 12, 1806.
SIR, The committee on ways and means, to whom has been referred that part of the message of the President of the United States, of the 2d instant, which suggests the expediency of abolishing the duties on salt, and of continuing, for a limited time, those duties, the proceeds of which constitute the Mediterranean fund, have instructed me to request, that you will furnish them with such information, in possession of the treasury department, as you may deem connected with the subject.
I am, sir, with very high respect, your's JOHN RANDOLPH. To the Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, Dec. 18, 1806.
SIR, I had the honor to receive your letter of the 12th inst. requesting such information as I might deem connected with the proposition for abolishing the duty on salt, and for continuing, for a limited time, the duties which constitute the Mediterranean fund.
An examination of the report made on the 5th instant, in obedience to the provisions of the act, supplementary to the act to establish the Treasury department, will shew, that if no other expenses whatever shall be incurred, but such as are already actually authorised by law, neither the salt tax nor the Mediterranean fund are any longer wanted. The propriety of continuing the last mentioned fund for a limited time, must be decided by considerations connected with the political situation of the United States. For it is only to provide for the speedy payment of any contemplated acquisition of territory, without creating a new debt, or in case of war, that the fund can be wanted. Under existing circumstances, I should think it consistent with prudence to continue it for one year longer.
As to the duty on salt, the only additional information which appears connected with the subject, is what relates to the allowance heretofore made to vessels employed in the cod fishery. For this perhaps exceeds the duties paid on the importation of the salt employed in curing the fish.
The allowance has amounted    For the year 1803, to Dolls. 117,174   For the year 1804, to 145,987   For the year 1805, to 152,928   The quantity of dried American fish exported during the year ending on the 30th September, 1803, to quintals. 461,870   For the year ending on 30th September, 1804, to 567,825   And for the year ending 30th September, 1805, to 514,549 
But the quantity of fish of that description, consumed within the United States, is not known. The bounty paid on the exportation of pickled fish, pork, and beef, is said to be no more than the duty on the salt used in curing the same.
Should there be any points on which further elucidations are wanted, and the committee will be pleased to designate what they are, their directions will be immediately attended to.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. Hon. John Randolph, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
January 3, 1807.
SIR, I have the honour to inclose a statement of the quantity of salt imported into the several ports of the U. States, and exported therefrom to foreign countries, during the year ending on the 30th day of September, 1805.
I have the honour to be, very respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. Hon. John Randolph, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
A statement showing the quantity of salt imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the year ending on the 30th Sept. 1805.
   Ports. Imported. Exported.     Portsmouth, bushels, 66086   Vermont, 5058   Newburyport, 153805   Gloucester, 21306   Salem, 53884 2882   Marblehead, 49219 833   Boston, 641753 4411   Plymouth, 25748   Barnstable, 26   Nantucket, 22630   Newbedford, 55925   Dighton, 14041   York, 7706   Bideford, 3445   Kennebunk, 14364   Portland, 243897 2113   Bath, 14495   Wiscasset, 13420   Waldoborough, 11028   Penobscot, 10022   Frenchmans Bay, 1200   Passamaquoddy, 657   Newport, 40493 6   Bristol, 6850   Providence, 73439 1084   New London, 92405 222   Middletown, 39229   New Haven, 48699   Fairfield, 22002   Champlain, 2186   Hudson, 23478 1882   Sag Harbour, 5200   New-York, 742075   Perth Amboy, 989   Philadelphia, 155073 1554   Presque Isle, 20   Baltimore, 169,292   George-town, (Columbia) 5378   Alexandria, 47615   Norfolk, 296040   Wachapreague, 27653   Hampton, 9323   Norfolk, 7184   Wachapreague, 257   Wilmington, (N. C.) 88919   Newbern, 13125   Washington, 22115   Edenton, 24937   Camden, 1401   Beaufort, (N. C.) 706   Georgetown, (S. C.) 17753   Charleston, 127280 517   Savannah, 72371   St. Mary's, 566   Miami, 34   Detroit, 13   Michillimackinac, 127   New-Orleans, 42924   Mobile, 7   Total, bushels, 3652276 15544  
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, REGISTER'S OFFICE, January 2d, 1806. JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
NEW-YORK, January 12.
New-Orleans in an Uproar!
Last night at a late hour, the brig Thetis, M c Donald, arrived from New-Orleans—she sailed on the 9th of December, by permission, with Mr. Donaldson on board, with dispatches to government from gen. Wilkinson—an embargo having been laid the day before on all vessels.
The alarm and bustle at that place is more easily imagined than described—Burr was to be at Natchez on the 20th December with 2000 men, and 4000 Kentuckians were to follow immediately—his object, the subjugation of Mexico, and the separation of the Western from the Eastern states. Gen. Wilkinson was making every preparation to defend the city—every seaman in port would be put in requisition.
CHARLESTON, January 3.
BURR'S CONSPIRACY.
Every day throws more light on this highly interesting subject. By the arrival yesterday of the schooner Amelia, capt. Brooks, from New-Orleans, we received the papers of that city to the 12th ult. By these papers we learn, that on the 9th ult. in consequence of a previous invitation from his excellency the governor, the merchants of that place
assembled at the government house, for the purpose of consulting with him on some points of great importance. His excellency in a very few words explained to the gentlemen the object of the military preparations making there, which are in defence of a premeditated attack on the territory, by a formidable party of men assembling on the Ohio, headed and led on by some of the first characters in the union. He informed them that the principal object of calling them together, was to deliberate on the best plan of procuring for the publick service a number of seamen, sufficient to man the gun-boats and other craft, intended to be armed. That he conceived an appeal to the merchants themselves, would at this hour of danger be preferable to an impressment, and he was persuaded they would display their patriotism, by adopting the best and most immediate measures to enable Commodore Shaw, to procure the hands necessary.
After governor Claiborne concluded his observations, gen. Wilkinson, who attended the meeting, informed the gentlemen of the nature of the plot and the manner it had been disclosed to him, and on this occasion made a very impressive and affecting appeal to their feelings. He departed from that inseparable line of military conduct which he has always observed, by informing them as well of his plans of offence as defence, and expatiated largely on the want of authority to execute to their extent their views and measures. He particularly related the object of the invaders to be the reduction of that place, in order with the booty they might find in it, to make an attempt upon Mexico, and if they succeeded, to sever the western states from the union; that the attack was to be made as well by land as by sea, and concluded by denouncing the leader, Aaron Burr, and pledged his own life in our defence. The governor and general having retired, the meeting proceeded to deliberate on the best plan to co-operate with government, when it was unanimously agreed that an embargo ought to take place, which has since taken place. The governor left the meeting of the merchants to consult with colonels Bellechasse, McCarty and Dorsiere, relative to the militia.
The battalion of Orleans volunteers have received orders to hold themselves in readiness for duty at a moment's warning.
It was stated at New-Orleans when the Amelia sailed, that the adherents of Burr amounted to 7000 men; and it was believed that his forces would considerably exceed that number. The attack, it was expected, would be made between the 20th and 30th December. The two gun-boats had proceeded up the river, as far as Iberville, and were to ascend as high as Point-Coupee, and two bomb-ketches were also ready to follow them. Commodore Shaw had purchased the schooner Ranger, of Baltimore, mounting 16 guns, for the service of government. Gen. Wilkinson had given orders to have all the forts repaired, the city picketed in, and put in a complete state of defence.
In addition to the above particulars, we learn that several persons have been arrested in the city of New-Orleans; among them were a Dr. Bollman, and Messrs. Ogden and Swartwout. Dr. Bollman has been brought on to this place, in the schooner Amelia, as a state prisoner, under the charge of lieut. Wilson, and a guard of soldiers; he was yesterday landed and left in the safe keeping of the commandant at Fort Johnson. It will be remembered by our readers that Dr. Bollman was one of the gentlemen who so gallantly attempted to release the Marquis de la Fayette from Magdebourg. His family is in Philadelphia.
We are informed that the commanders of the gun-boats, now in this port, have received orders from government to sail for New-Orleans.
Courier.
From the WESTERN WORLD, December 18, 1806.
COL. BURR BEFORE THE FEDERAL COURT.
Wednesday, December 3.
Mr. Daiseiss rose and stated to the grand jury, that they might call on him, if they thought proper, to assist them in examining witnesses: and was proceeding to make some remarks to the foreman, when Mr. Clay interrupted him, and addressing the court, observed, that the privilege contended for by Mr. Daiseiss was a novel one, and he hoped the court would not grant it.
Mr. Daiseiss saw nothing novel, nothing out of the common mode of procedure, except the conduct of Mr. Clay. He confessed there was something novel, and something extremely singular and unprecedented in the proceeding had in this business.—No person continued Mr. D. has a right to call me to order in this proceeding, but the judge himself.—Upon what ground then, am I now interrupted? I have once stated, and I had hoped gentlemen have understood me, that the trial, until an indictment was found, must be entirely ex parte; that no counsel, except the United States' attorney could be listened to, or legally recognized by the court. I am therefore surprised to see colonel Burr and his counsel still present themselves in court; and more so, when interrupted by them, in the discharge of my duty, and called to order. He hoped the judge would permit him to proceed.
Mr. Clay said, he appealed to the practice of other courts—yesterday his honor addressed the public attorney on this subject—he was willing to give up the point, if either equity or law appeared in his favour; but he was confident that neither would warrant the demand of Mr. Daiseiss.
Mr. Daiseiss.—Although (said he) I respect the jury, and believe they will endeavor to do what is right, yet I believe they are ignorant of the plan—they possess no detail of themselves. He said the most studied attempts to cut off all investigation had been made on the part of col. Burr and his counsel; observe the proceedings before this court; see the opposition made to every measure I attempt; then mark the course of proceedings among the people, and see who will, that the object is not to prevent that full and fair investigation which would promise success? Mr. Clay still called it a novel proceeding. He again repeated, he saw nothing novel except the appearance of col. Burr and counsel in court, and thrusting themselves forward to be heard, when the court in strict legal justice, could not know them in that capacity. He hoped the court would not impair him or suffer col. Burr's counsel to interfere in the present case.
Mr. Allen declared his right to be heard on this important occasion; and he was indifferent in what capacity he was considered. He wished the grand jury to attend to the spirit of the constitution. The right (he said) for which the publick attorney cou-

tended was of the most serious nature, and if allowed would effect in a material degree the rights of the citizen. In matters of fact, Mr. Allen said the public attorney had no right to appear; it was solely in matters of law that his presence is necessary. Even in the government of England this is the case, and much more should it be so in the United States, where our constitution is much more explicit and better defined.
Mr. Clay cared not in what attitude he should be considered as standing; but he would instantly renounce col. Burr and his cause, did he entertain the slightest idea of his guilt, as to the charges exhibited against him by Mr. Davesiss. You have heard of inquisitions in Europe, (said Mr. Clay) you have heard of the screws and tortures made use of in the dens of despotism, to extort confession; of the dark conclaves and caucusses, for the purpose of twisting some coherent expression into evidence of guilt. Is not the project of the attorney for the United States, a similar object of terror? But all will not do; all the art of the attorney will not effect his purpose. I call upon him to produce a single instance where the publick attorney has been accustomed to examine the witnesses before the grand jury; to sound the jurors and enter into all their secrets.
Mr. Davesiss. Should the court agree with the counsel of col. Burr, I shall consider it as completely smothering all the testimony, and the jury will go into the examination hoodwinked. Upon a former occasion, when it was known I could not proceed, Mr. Burr was grieved to the heart, that I could not. He appeared in court, and bewailing his fate that I had not proceeded before the grand jury, and addressing the people, prayed in future that they would pass no opinion hereafter till he was heard in his own defence. What follows? I get better prepared—call for another grand jury; expresses dart through the country from Mr. Burr in all directions—the grand jury comes; and before it comes Mr. Burr—for what? To challenge inquiry? No, sir, no, it is to stifle it—it is to display vast management in precluding investigation. An attempt was even made this morning to get the panel of the grand jury altered. The innocence Mr. Burr tries for, is an exemption for punishment: but this is desired to be got with as much celerity as possible. Great cries of persecution against the innocent Mr. Burr, are stored up ready to issue against me if the event will justify. But publick clamour although very unpleasant, never shall alter my course; for after the information I have received, and on which my mind implicitly reposes, even what I have heard from that gentleman, though the whole community should cry out against me, and run after this adventurer, yet I would stand as a rock left by the ebbing sea, ever confident that a little time more would find me again surrounded by the flood.
Mr. Clay declared his confidence of the innocence of the accused. I was in hopes after this, that he would have renounced all attempts to stifle enquiry; for if there is no scheme, my examination cannot make the witnesses swear there is one—if there is an enterprise, my enquiry may develop it.
Col. Burr rose and addressed the court—He said he was willing to submit to every right for which the publick attorney contended, that was sanctioned by law and equity; but that he regarded the rights of a citizen in the strongest light, and should not submit to any infringement whatever upon those privileges to which every citizen was entitled. He himself he said had been the publick attorney of another state; but never in one instance did he exercise the right of examining witnesses before the grand jury. He expatiated upon the stories that had been circulated about himself, and declared their falsity. He said it had been reported that three boats loaded with men, provisions and arms had descended the Ohio, belonging to him—he said they were not his, and ultimately proved to be the boats of some families who were moving; and the one with guns, were the property of Mr. Berthoud of Louisville. He declared in unequivocal terms his innocence.
The judge delivered his opinion, that it had been the practice of every court with which he had been acquainted, for the publick attorney, never to examine witnesses before the grand jury; but if the jury were doubtful of any matters relating to law, that they should invite the publick attorney to come before them and explain them. He had been a publick attorney, and he never examined witnesses before the grand jury, during his continuance in office.
Some bye conversation here took place between the judge and Mr. Davesiss, in the course of which Mr. Davesiss stated to the judge that on a former occasion he had given it as his opinion that the publick attorney had a right to examine the witnesses before the grand jury. His honour briskly replied, that the opinion spoken of by Mr. Davesiss, was given out of court. Mr. D. acknowledged it was, but nevertheless, as it was given after his motion against Mr. Burr was made, he considered the same opinion would also be given in court. He went on to remark that unless he had been convinced by that opinion, that the judge would acknowledge his right as attorney for the United States to examine witnesses before the grand jury, he never would have run the country to the expense of calling a grand jury. The judge observed, that the opinion was out of court and of course no way binding on the court. Of course the jury examined the witnesses without the aid of Mr. Davesiss, and under the particular restrictions in the judge's charge.
I could but remark something in the manner and decisions of the hon. judge which induced me to believe, his mind was not as free from bias as it should be. Every act, every determination he gave, went to prove he felt deeply interested in the acquittal of col. Burr. A predetermination to thwart the proceedings of Mr. Davesiss, and hamper enquiry as to col. Burr, was plainly visible to the physiognomist, in every line of his face; and to the close observer in his every act. It will be remembered by my readers, that the judge had but a few days previous to this, on examination before the committee appointed to enquire into Sebastian's conduct, deeply implicated himself, in a former attempt to separate from the union, and even admitting the judge was clear of any connection with Burr's scheme, (for the sake of argument) he must have had a fellow feeling for so great, good and persecuted a man, who is now engaged in an enterprise against the interests of his country. I would not wish to be understood as acquitting the judge of being engaged in the scheme of disunion; with col. Burr; far be it from me to give credulity to an opinion so very different from the one I entertain, in the face of circumstances
which are calculated to generate suspicion in the bosoms of the unsusppecting. Some of them are even worthy the serious attention of the people, and I conceive myself bound, as an impartial editor, to give vent to my fellow citizens, who from their remote situations, are deprived of a personal knowledge of what is going on, at the seat of government. During the time col. Burr lay under the ignominy of the charges of the attorney for the United States, col. Innes and Burr were almost constantly together of an evening, at John Brown's, and the moment the grand jury returned without finding a true bill, preparations were gone into, and a ball was given to col. Burr, at which the families of Judge Innes, and John Brown attended, even to a child; but when a ball was given in honour of the Union, not one of them attended—not because they were not prepared, for on the same evening they attended a party at George Greer's, a merchant; who, it may be necessary to remark, was himself from home. The circumstances, when combined with the judge's explosion before the committee who sat on Sebastian, have a tendency to convince my mind, that some improper motives, which lay concealed like col. Burr's projects, beneath the veil of uncertainty, have operated on this honourable judge. The people will determine—it is only my province to lay before them information which I deem important, with my remarks, and they must ultimately decide and determine the innocence or guilt.
When the grand jury returned their finding, and very remarkable and unprecedented address into court, Mr. Allen rose and desired to copy it, that it might be published; for he felt uneasy himself, as men with whom he was intimate were implicated. He desired therefore that it might be taken out, to show that there was no shadow of suspicion.
Mr. Davesiss said, he fully assented to the copy and publication. I know, said he, that much parade of innocence will be affected; for me, I repose upon events. The publick mind may be carried off—but yet in a few months it will see this project as it really is. My conviction is not shaken. The grand jury seem to have aimed a blow at the root of rumour and suspicion. Let the court fix the disgrace on me or on them.
I will venture to assert that the address of the grand jury is altogether unprecedented, and consequently improper. Why was it necessary to depart from the common course of proceeding? Whenever in any case it is found necessary to leave the ordinary practice and regular mode of proceeding, something has occasioned it, and you may begin to look somewhere for a motive which has produced this departure from established custom. Why then, I ask, in this case, did the jury travel out of the established course, which from time immemorial has been pursued, as well by the grand jurors of Kentucky, as of every other country, from the dawn of jurisprudence? And what, but an idea of its impropriety, induced one of the jurymen to positively refuse his signature to it? Did the jury think it necessary to remove suspicion from the character of col. Burr, for them to transcend the usual limits of their duty, by eulogising the man whom they could in their capacity as jurors, only condemn or acquit, from the evidence before them? And why, I again repeat, this uncommon vindication? Why this eulogium? Did the jury attend to the proceedings before the court? Did they not see every nerve exerted by col. Burr, and his counsel, to suppress enquiry? Does this look like, I think not. And I trust the great body of the people in Kentucky will join me in opinion, that the jury have, by their singular address, strengthened the idea which is entertained, that col. Burr is now engaged in a project inimical to the perpetuity of the union. Was there not evidence which, though not legal, might yet be convincing to private individuals? But col. Burr is a man of so much importance to the community, that his innocence, and even exemption from suspicion, so essentially requisite, that the jury drew up an address, not only declaring him not guilty, which was the stopping place, but they go on to declare him innocent of suspicion. This is one step farther than I believe any grand jury in the U. States have gone. I would ask the jury (for many of them have been a jury before) whether in acquitting any individual, they would have made the same address. And whether they ever did? I fancy candour will force them to answer in the negative.
My feelings have been deeply interested on this subject, as one which will in my opinion materially, I hope not fatally, affect the prosperity, liberty and happiness of my country, and I have been led beyond my original intention in making these remarks, by a patriotic wish to guard my fellow citizens against the secret plans of col. Burr, and to prevent them, if possible, from being lulled into security by the peculiar address of the grand jury. I cannot here conclude without remarking the thorough conviction produced on my mind of the guilt of col. Burr, by the proceedings in court, and the address of the grand jury. Every attempt was made by col. Burr and his counsel, in court, to prevent an open enquiry; difficulties were thrown in the way of the publick attorney, and nothing appeared to be left undone which might in any way embarrass him, or prevent his arriving at the truth. And here again I cannot but extend my remarks by observing the apparent predetermination of the hon. judge to have col. Burr acquitted, with a degree of eclat, if possible. The judge was observed to remark, and with astonishment I listened, whilst his honour was speaking, that he regretted that on the former occasion, when the grand jury were called, he did not send them out before their discharge, and have a finding. Mr. Davesiss had stated to the court the reasons why he could not proceed against col. Burr, and yet the judge regretted he had not forced the jury to go out and bring a finding without evidence. What would be the object is a question which presents itself to the mind of every reflecting man, of having a finding upon the indictment and the bare affidavit of Mr. Davesiss, without other evidence? No possible end could be answered except the display of innocence which such an event like the late one, would have enabled col. Burr to make. And this is certainly the face which the subject wears. The judge appears from the whole tenor of his conduct, to have predetermined that Burr should come off with eclat, and he therefore regretted that on the first call of the grand jury he had not have cleared him by a finding on a mere blank paper of not guilty.
The executive will shortly be in possession of the judge's evidence before the committee, who sat on Sebastian, and will then I trust be enabled to judge of his motives, and can account for things which
now appear to want explanation. The cases of Burr and Innes, will be before them and their country; their fellow-citizens of Western America, expect them to act with decision and with energy upon them; as upon them, perhaps depends, the future happiness and prosperity of our country.
The day after the address of the grand jury was given in, tickets were taken about town, announcing a ball at captain Taylor's, in honour of Mr. Burr, on Monday. But there was a sad falling off, not from any fault of Mr. Burr, for he maintained his full dignity—to wit; He was out of town on Monday, and did not come in until supper time, when the dancing people were a little down in the mouth, and revived their drooping spirits. But still he wanted some support to his own: for only a very few gentlemen attended; the grand jury and their address notwithstanding. A number of ladies were there—to wit: all those of the families of the honourable Harry Innes, judge of the federal court, John Brown, &c. &c. even down to a child. Mark, fellow citizens, the JUDGE. This man is a traitor at heart.
Several of the true Americans, felt deeply distressed at these transactions—An address of the grand jury obviously produced, by some instrumentality, this ball; and much fictitious and some real publick clamours, sincerely affected many real patriots, and friends to Mr. Davesiss. They felt indignant at the conduct of some of their fellow men; and the same night it was agreed by a number of the first characters of our country, to give a ball, on the Thursday night ensuing, at Bushe's hotel, in honour of the UNION, and as a mark of approbation of the firmness and vigilance of the attorney for the United States, JOSEPH HAMILTON DAVEISS, Esq. The following gentlemen officiated as managers on this occasion:
 Col. James F. Moore, a member of the senate.  Major general Samuel Hopkins, a member of the house of representatives.  John Pope, senator to congress,  John Rowan, secretary of state,  General Green Clay, speaker of the senate pro tem.  Col. Jilson Rayne, a member of the senate.  Col. Henry Crist, a member of the house of representatives.  George M. Bibb, a member of the house of representatives.  Samuel McKee, a member of the house of representatives.  Capt. Richard Taylor.  William Trigg. 
They ordered Mr. Bush to spare no expence, nor put any limits to his preparations. When the evening arrived about 30 ladies appeared, about 20 short of a full assembly; among them, many of the ladies of this place who had positively refused to go to Burr's party; about 60 or 70 gentlemen attended, the governor, secretary of state, the speakers of the senate and house of representatives, many of the leading members of both houses. The party was so very cordial and convivial, that every one remarked and spoke of it to their companions; and, if a young man may be indulged in the remark, it seemed as if a spark of the fire of 76 had dropped down among them. The only circumstance which detracted from the pleasure of the company, and which was greatly pressing upon the attention, appeared to be upon the fair sheet of employment, was the absence of a Spy, a most despicable tool of the British Americans and present Burrists. And even this was but as the cloud of an April day; and the bright effulgence of unqualified joy, burst from behind the noxious vapour, and dispelling it from the remembrance, re-illuminated the festive scene.
When supper came on, it was manifest that not only Mr. Bush had followed the directions of the managers; but the splendid elegance of the supper, and the masterly display of taste in its arrangement, evinced the ability and attention of Mrs. Bush, under whose hands the pile had risen. A more elegant and a more brilliant supper never has been seen in Frankfort.
When the ladies returned to the governor and secretary, and the members of the house of representatives, we supposed that the governor, the speakers of the senate, and the leading members of the house, would have been present; but they were not. Mr. William Lee, a member of the house of representatives, then rose and proposed to all conspiracies, which was received with repeated acclamations of applause. After all his works, drank it too.
Mr. William Lee, a member of the house of representatives, then rose and proposed to all conspiracies, which was received with repeated acclamations of applause. After all his works, drank it too. All of political allusion, were drank, and received with the most enthusiastic applause. Old major-general Hopkins drank, "The revival of the true American spirit"—Mr. John Pope, "The Eagle with the seventeen Stars." The company retired from the room about three o'clock.
Too much cannot be said in commendation of those ladies, who, regarding the dignity of their character, and the reputation and welfare of their country, refused to dance attendance upon Mr. Burr, or degrade their state by attending the ball which was given him. These were the ladies who gave by their presence, a general pleasure at the ball, in honour of the union of their country. In every civilized country, altho' the ladies are denied an immediate hand in the administration of the government, yet it is in their power to give in many instances, by a spirited conduct, a turn to political events; and wherever the female society is enlightened, they are the most effectual check upon the licentiousness of political factions, that can be formed. Here they appeared to feel the indignity which had been done to their order, by a portion of themselves; and every exertion was made to retrieve their wonted station, and present themselves to admiring nations, as a band of firm and immovable American ladies, who could not be induced, by the sound of heavenly music, to deviate from that line of patriotic rectitude, which they had determined to pursue.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) Dec. 6. The Anson frigate, of 40 guns, Capt. Lydiard, the Arethusa, of 38 guns, Capt. Brisbane, and the Latona, of 36 guns, Capt. Wood, sailed from Port-Royal on Saturday morning, for the purpose, we understand, of taking possession of the Dutch island of Curraçoa.
We understand by recent accounts from Carracas, that among the French troops, lately landed there from the Imperial brig Austerlitz and a schooner are 250 Cononiers and four French General officers; and that the government were thrown into considerable consternation from this unexpected
reinforcement than they were at the coming of Miranda; conceiving it was the first step of the French government to gain possession of that country.
FALMOUTH, (Jam.) Dec. 6. As this paper was putting to press, we learned that the several pilots here, at Rio Negro, Dry Harbour, St. Ann's Bay, and Ocho Rios, had received orders from the officers of his Majesty's Customs at Montego Bay, that should any American vessels hereafter arrive off the above ports, with intention to enter the same, they are to direct them to proceed to Montego Bay, otherwise such vessels, with their cargoes, will be seized, as acting contrary to the Lieut. Governor's Proclamation of the 27th ult.—We do not understand the Proclamation in this way; if it really is so, it must end in the destruction of the parish of Trelawny.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
 ARRIVED. Sloop Benjamin, Travis, 11 days from St. Augustine bound to Baltimore, Cedar & Fruit, put in for anchors & cables, having lost both in a gale of wind on the bar of St. Augustine.  Sch'r Virginia, Poulson, 24 days from Trinidad, bound to Philadelphia, put in on account of contrary winds; cargo Sugar.  Brig Agenor, Gorton, 9 days from Newport.  Sch'r Minerva, Selby, 5 days from New-York.  Sch'r Morning Star, Sherman, of Brunswick (Mas.) from St. Vincents, in 40 days with Rum & Molasses, bound to Boston—in running into the river, got on Sewell's Point at 2 o'clock yesterday morning in a snow storm—On the 10th inst. in lat. 35, long. 74, rolled away her main-mast in a heavy sea after a gale of wind.  Sch'r Colina, Hill, 30 hours from New-York.  In Hampton Roads bound to Baltimore, a brig from the City of St. Domingo; sch'rs Sally, Sylvester, from Denarara; and Felicity, —, 22 days from Martinique. 
CHARLESTON, January 7. Arrived—Brig Brunswick, Campbell, Port-Antonio, (Jam.) 19 days. Capt. Campbell left at Port-Antonio, Dec. 17, ship Hope, Shaw, for this port, to sail in 12 days; brig Sumner, Frith, for Norfolk, in 5 days; brig Sally, Pratt, for New-York, in 12 days. Dec. 18, was boarded by the Lark and the Mignon, British sloops of war; they had two American ships in company as prizes, detained on their passage from Bordeaux for New-Orleans, with which they were proceeding to Kingston. Dec. 22, off Cape Antonio, was boarded by a French or Spanish privateer, who took the Brunswick in possession and anchored her under that cape, where they detained her two days, and overhauled every part of the vessel in search of money. There were two captains to the privateer, one French and the other Spanish; the French captain ( Lartigue ) appeared to possess some sense of honour, and it was through his influence that the brig was not plundered of every thing. The privateer had four days before boarded brig Speculator, Lee, from Kingston for this port, (arrived last evening) and robbed an English gentleman, (Mr. Kentish) who was a passenger on board, of two negro servants. While the privateer had the Brunswick in possession, they boarded the brig Nancy, Huggings, from Jamaica for Savannah, and suffered her to proceed. The same evening that capt. Campbell left the privateer, he was boarded by the British sch'r Guppy, lieut. Boyd, who, on being informed of the privateer, immediately went in pursuit of her.
Capt. Lee of the brig Speculator, left at Kingston, the ship Three Sisters, of Norfolk, to sail for this port in four days. The brig Albert, Fraser, for this port, sailed the day before and was said to be off the bar last evening. Dec. 26, in lat. 23, 50, long. 80, 23, spoke brig Little John, Booth, 11 days from this port for Campeachy.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
 Brig Angenor, Gorton, Newport.  Sch'r Rising Sun, Borden, do.  Minerva, Selby, New-York.  CLEARED.  Brig Flora, Benthall, Liverpool.  Sch'r Rover, Tinkham, Antigua.  James, Waughop, Surinam.  Slop Julianna, Stowe, Bermuda. 
GRAY'S Packet will sail for Baltimore the first fair wind. January 18.
Sales at Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, the 21st inst. at XII o'Clock, at Commerce Street wharf, will be Sold for Cash, without reserve,
The Brig HANNAH, burthen about 200 tons, with all her materials, put into this port in distress, and sold by order of Captain Vauduyms, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters, or others concerned. Richard Bowden, V. M. January 14.
For Freight or Charter, The good Brig SUKEY, 183 tons burthen or 1800 barrels, now lying at the end of Maxwell's wharf. Apply to the master on board, or Warren Ashley. Jan. 19.
Coarse SALT. 7000 bushels now afloat, 70 boxes Brown SOAP—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. January 19.
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels of coarse SALT, stored in a convenient Warehouse for shipping. And in Store, 14 pipes of Holland GIN, of an excellent quality. Joseph Hayes. January 19.
Dismal Swamp Canal Company.
For publick sale, on Monday 2d March next, precisely at 12 o'Clock, before the Eagle Tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk, Eighteen SHARES, belonging to delinquent Stockholders in said Company, as per order of the Board of Directors.
William Charles Lee, Clerk and Treasurer D. S. Canal Co. January 12.