Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-03-03 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 3, 1806.
[NO. 98.]
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 fast sailing American SHIP INDIA PACKET, WILLIAM RINDGE, Master, burthen 400 hhds. of Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. For terms apply to the Master, or to Phinehas Dana & Co.
Who offer for Sale, 60 hhds. Muscovado SUGAR, 50 hhds. MOLASSES, 40 puncheons N. E. RUM, 500 bbls. No. 1 & 2 BEEF, 250 boxes CANDLES, Jamaica, Antigua and West-India RUM. Feb. 28. tf 540
The Ship JANE, WM. COLLEY, Master, Is loading for either Antwerp or Bordeaux, and will receive on freight Cotton or any small stowage.—Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Feb. 24. 3w 520
For Flushing and a Market, The Ship JUNO, THOMAS RITSON, Master, will sail in 10 days, and can take on board a few bales of Cotton if immediate application is made to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Feb. 24. 3w 521
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Ship INDUSTRY, NOAH WRIGHT, Master, Two thirds of her cargo being engaged; it is expected she will sail early in March. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Who is now Landing, 35 hhds. prime Jam. SUGARS, and 45 Bacs Bourbon COFFEE. Feb. 24. 3w 522
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 60 hhds Richmond TOBACCO, 250 Barrels FLOUR, In Store, 40 Kgs LARD, 20 do. BUTTER, superior quality. A general assortment of Cordage and Cables, of 8, 9, 10, & 11 inches. Nobb, Arbuthnott, & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, An AMERICAN SHIP, of 300 hogsheads, for a port in France. Feb. 17. tf 513
FOR LIVERPOOL, Intended to sail by the 10th March, The American ship ALEXANDER, MILLS KING, Master—three fourths of her cargo in tobacco already engaged. For freight of the balance or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to J. & W. Southgate. February 10. tf 500
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new SHIP GLOBE, STEPHEN HOWLAND, Master, now lying in Hampton Road, and will carry about 380 hogsheads Tobacco, sails remarkably fast, and in complete order to take on board a cargo. A freight to Liverpool will be preferred—For terms apply to Richard Blow. February 10. tf 501
FOR GREENOCK, The British Ship MARY, WILLIAM ATWOOD, Master, Part of her cargo being engaged, she will be despatched early in March—Tobacco or other goods will be received on low freight. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 495
For a Port in France, The fine coppered SHIP BELFAST, GEO. W. CARMAN, Master, burthen about 400 hogsheads Tobacco, great part of her cargo being engaged; she will sail with all convenient speed—For freight of the remainder, apply to Messrs Rambaut, Gemon, & co. of Petersburg, Mr. Warren Ashley, or John & James Galwey. Feb. 3. tf 486
Wanted to Charter, A SHIP, of about 300 hogsheads burthen, to load for Falmouth and a Market. Also— A VESSEL, of about 1000 barrels, to load for Madeira.—Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. Jan. 27. 4w 464
Landing this day, and for Sale, from brig Fame, 100 boxes Havanna SUGARS, 47 hhds. MOLASSES, 120 bbls. choice Green COFFEE. From on board brig Echo, 25 hhds. Clayed SUGAR. And from schooner Combine, 65 casks RAISINS, 30 boxes ALMONDS, 3,500 bushels St. Ube's SALT. Moses Myers. Feb. 17. 3w 510
LIVERPOOL SALT. A Cargo of Stoved SALT, on board the Alexander—For Sale on moderate terms by J. & W. Southgate. A few hundred bushels COALS. Feb. 3. 3w 487
VILLAINY EXPOSED.
On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Bellisle, 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 Dichol, 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 fore mast, was driven 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 Coastwise 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 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. tf 535
ROBERT GIBSON,
Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 535
FOR RENT till the 1st January next,
The HOUSE I now occupy, nearly opposite the Exchange Coffee House.—There is in the rear of it a small convenient House, with one room below and three above, which together with a very large and commodious garden which will be let with it.—Immediate possession will be given. William Hartshorne, jun. Feb. 28. tf 538
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. tf 539
FOR SALE,
40 Puncheons 3d Proof RUM, 50 Quarter Casks Malaga WINE, 100 Casks GIN, 3000 lb. Green COFFEE, 112 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 10 Boxes PEPPER, 15 Barrels Apple BRANDY, 4 Hogsheads N. E. RUM. Wm. B. Lamb. Feb. 25. 3t 531
To Rent,
A HOUSE pleasantly situated in the Fields, at present occupied by Mrs. MILHADO.—For terms apply to David Milhado. Feb. 24. tf 527
NOTICE.
MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CATLETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the firm of Fisk & Catlett.
Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKENS first chop, Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Crates Crockery WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted, 75 Kgs English GUNPOWDER, 100 Boxes London Crown GLASS, 100 Kgs White LEAD, ground in oil, 1500 lbs. Seine TWINE, 100 Casks NAHLS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Boxes OZANBURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Spermaceti do. 50 do. FRESH CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish Bona INDIGO, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory) 100 Boxes 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. tf 525
SUGAR AND COFFEE.
Landing this morning on Town Point, the cargo of the brig Wheeler, from Guadalupe, consisting of Clayed and Muscovado SUGARS, And Prime Green COFFEE in tierces. To be sold on moderate terms. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 496
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 CYPRASS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
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 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful 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. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 84 per lb. 8d. do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d. do. 10d per lb. 4d. do. 3d. per M. 3d. do. 2 3/4 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d. do. 4d per M. 4d. do. 3d. do. 3d. do. 2 3/4 1-2d do. 2d. do. 2 3/4 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 503
From the Charleston Courier.
When our readers peruse the following verses they will not wonder that we felt a solicitude to know the author. Exclusive of the merit of the lines, in which the elgiae, strains of GREY, are prominently discoverable, the spirit of moral and filial piety which dilates and essentially pervades the whole, is of itself a title to respect. We own, that the few lines of prose in which the author has introduced them, struck us as being of no ordinary pen. Truth, simplicity and correctness is not often met with in writings of those, who look to the publick for readers. It instantly appeared to us to be the production of some one whose style was building on the present models of English composition. We found the writer just what will be conceived of him by those of our readers who think as we do. Perhaps it will surprise them to hear that he is a mere country youth, untrained in towns and cities; and to what is called polished life, utterly unknown. That surprise, however, will partly vanish, when they hear that he is of that land of learning, genius, and industry, Scotland.
FOR THE COURIER.
If the following production of a pen unversed in classic lore, merit publicity, I shall be glad to see it preserved in a page of the Courier.
It is not the effusion of a heated imagination, but an humble attempt to give "a local habitation and a name" to the feelings which pervade the bosom of
A WANDERER.
Shunning the flaunting glare of gaudy day Solemn and slow, beneath the moon's cold beam; A hapless stranger held his lonely way, Where Cooper roils along his winding stream. The heavy swelling sigh, the humid ear, The hesitating step, the visage pale; The wilder'd look bespoke his fate severe, And thus in plaintive number flow'd his tale.
Now half the world is sunk in calm repose, The gay, the busy, taste the sweets of rest; But what can lull asleep the cruel woes, That hold unbounded empire o'er my breast. For even if wearied matter torpid lie, And faintly promise grief a partial gleam; The mem'ry pressing strong on fancy's eye, Fortunes with keener anguish in a dream.
Unknown, unpitied, friendless, and forlorn, Here let me wander o'er the lengthen'd shore; Teach my wild lyre in native strains to mourn, And pour my sorrows to the ocean's roar. For ah! it never shall be strung, Again to raise the song of youthful joy:
When my fond parents on its music hung, Look'd mutual love and bless'd their darling boy. Ye rich, ye great, who Fortune's fav'ring smiles, Have almost plac'd above the reach of fate; Beware! ah cling not to the luring wiles, She forms to bind you to her fickle state.
Fear to be happy! stern misfortune will, Too sure arrive: when all her baneful train Usurp the bosom; recollection still, Preys on each thought, and heighten ev'ry pain. Than I none from her fascinating bowl, Ere drunk with truer glow; Alas! the bitter dregs convince my soul, That present happiness is future woe.
The morning of existence dawning clear, Promis'd the day all smiling and serene; But long ere noon those prospects disappear, And howling tempest form the dismal scene. Breathing benevolence to all mankind, Ardently fond of wisdom, virtue, truth; A thousand gen'rous projects fir'd the mind, And rous'd the energies of sanguine youth.
But mighty Destiny's all-ruling hand, Made ev'ry hope, and ev'ry prospect vain: With mourning heart, I left my native land, And fatuous trusted to the boist'rous main. Accursed war! delight of gend'ring hell, When will thy cruel dire oppressions cease, When will mankind no more 'gainst God rebel, And all be virtue, harmony and peace!
The foe assail'd exulting in his might, We fought, were conquer'd, (valour could no more:) O'er power'd by numbers in th' unequal fight, And dragg'd reluctant to a hostile shore. Tho' now I tread Columbia's fertile plain, Where commerce, science, freedom, peace combine; To pour their blessings on the happy swain, These cannot soften miseries like mine.
Not the privation of terrestrial gain, Of all the pleasures riches can bestow; Should ever make my steady soul complain, Or force one tributary tear to flow. The tender ties of amity and love Twin'd in my nerves, inwoven with my frame, Which Nature binds, Religion must approve; Ev'n superstition never dar'd to blame.
These lacerated by the racking hand Of adverse fortune, bleed around my heart, O'er ev'ry thought assume supreme command, Ineffable the feelings they impart! Say, lovely Orb, fair Empress of the night! In all thy long rotations round the earth, Say, has acuter sorrow met thy sight, Since the Creative fiat gave thee birth.
Twice have I suffer'd summer's torrid rays, Twice winter's tempests howl'd unheated round: Since one short line has met my glist'ning gaze, Or a mild opiate sooth'd one bleeding wound. Perhaps my much lov'd honour'd parents bend, Beneath the many varied ills of life; Alas! no son can sedulous attend, Or prop their hopes amid the weary strife.
Perhaps: ah to'r'ing thought, weak tempests torn, Without one sympathizing hand to save: Their feeble frames by grief and trouble worn, Have sunk untimely to their silent grave.
Rejoicing in his strength the sun ascends, His cheerful rays illum the lowly cot; Where live, if yet alive, the truest friends, That ever mourn'd a wand'ring brother's lot.
Tell me! O glorious luminary, tell! What most impatiently I long to know; Do peace and health within their cottage dwell, Or are the ling'ring moments mark'd by woe.
Bid some kind seraph graciously descend, In the mild radiance of thy ev'ning beam; Over their heads a hallow'd shade extend, And whisper "ye still live in his esteem."
They shall continue to my bosom dear, While conscious reason holds his regal seat, And the great God, I worship and revere, Will give this fondly aching heart to beat.
Eternal Being! self existent king! Who reign'st unbounded, o'er unbounded space; To thee I rise, borne on religion's wing, Thou friend, though saviour of man's fallen race
Thou never! never hast relentless turn'd, A deafen'd ear to weeping mortals cry, When in his bosom sacred ardour burn'd, And deep contrition heav'd the humble sigh.
Hear! hear my voice, my guardian and my God, Pour on my darkened mind ethereal light! Bowing beneath thy sin-correcting rod, I own, what thou directest must be right.
Teach me, in meek submission to resign The guidance of my pilgrimage to thee; No more with pride contemptible repine, 'Gainst the issue of thy just decree.
With insignificance, with haughty voice, The mandates of Almighty goodness dare? No! my glad soul shall gratefully rejoice— He has not thought it worthless of his care.
Most bounteous Father, guard thy chosen few, Who next to thee my dearest love possess: In each revolving year their peace renew, And with celestial grace their spirits bless.
On the calm ev'ning of life's stormy day, 'Midst them may I serenely fall asleep; And to the happy regions wing my way, Where sorrows fall and worth forgets to weep.
To be Leased,
For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. P. Barraud. November 18. tf 288
Madame V. Casaumajour,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, 2 Trunks real Madras Handkerchiefs, which she offers for Sale on good terms.—Apply at her Store No. 18, Market-Square. Feb. 24. 2awGw 326
NOTICE,
All those who have any claims against the estate of WILLIAM GRUBB, deceased, are requested to bring them in for settlement—and those indebted to the said Estate to make immediate payment. Elizabeth Grubb. Feb. 21. St 518
For Sale or Rent,
A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of about 360 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. James D. M'Caw. Feb. 21. tf 519
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
CASH FOR
Rough Hogshead STAVES, by Moses Myers. Feb. 21. tf 516
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. tf 201
Aux François.
A Young Gentleman of Norfolk, wishes to engage a preceptor to perfect him in the French language; none but a Frenchman of good education will answer. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 24. St 524
THE Subscribers will give orders on TURK'S ISLAND for cargoes of SALT, and receive payment for the same on delivery, by drafts on this place at 60 days sight. James & Thomas Tucker. January 17. 2awGw 438

At an election held at the Bank of the United States, on the 4th February, 1806, the following persons were duly elected to serve as Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of Norfolk, for the ensuing year,
Robert Taylor, sen. Moses Myers, Warren Ashley, Richard Blow, Alexander Maclure, Luke Wheeler, Robert Maitland, Harrison Allmand, John Granbery, William Pennock, George Murray, William Plume, Thomas Newton, sen.
And at a meeting of the said Directors this day, to make choice of a President of Office for the aforesaid period, ROBERT TAYLOR, sen. Esq. was unanimously re-elected.
Our old correspondent "A PORTSMOUTH SHIP CARPENTER," has renewed his correspondence, with more than usual zeal in the warmth in which, he censures the Editor of this paper for refusing to insert his former communications, and concludes by remarking "that the reputation of the Publick Ledger must stand or fall by the course which the Editor shall now pursue," for, adds he, "how are publick abuses to be known if the press is silent."
The PORTSMOUTH SHIP CARPENTER, is not so simple as he affects, and must therefore know that it would be but little short of madness in us, to publish charges of the most serious nature, without any other proof than the assertions of an anonymous correspondent. To put an end to the subject, or to bring it before the publick in this paper, the author must give his name, and we pledge ourselves, that then he shall have no cause to complain of our silence, but if he will not do this, then we will adhere to the plan, which we have adopted.
FRENCH AND ENGLISH FLEETS IN THE WEST-INDIES.
There is now no doubt of the arrival of a French fleet in the West-Indies, and that a British fleet is in pursuit of them. The French fleet arrived at St. Domingo on the 1st or 2d of Feb. the British fleet passed Porto Rico the 4th and were seen by captain Bartlett, who arrived at New-York on the 7th, 5 leagues to leeward of the City of St. Domingo. We may therefore shortly expect important information from that quarter. The various accounts taken together make the French force ten sail of the line and seven frigates; the British force eight sail of the line, the number of frigates uncertain, from eight to ten. The following is a list of the line of battle ships.
 Canopus - - - 80  Donegal - - - 80  Atlas - - - 74  Superb - - - 74  Spencer - - - 74  Northumberland - - - 74  Powerful - - - 74  Agamemnon - - - 64 
The object of the French fleet being, we presume, to land troops at the City of St Domingo, together with stores; if they have been expeditious they may perhaps, have sailed before the arrival of the British fleet.
By an arrival at Antigua, it is stated that Admiral Lord Beuciere with 5 sail of the line, may be momentarily expected in the West-Indies; so says the St. Kitts paper of the 7th of February.
Captain Hilliard arrived at Baltimore from Porto Rico, which place he left the 9th of February, reports that the schooner Iris, and brig Catharine of this port, had, with their cargoes at length been given up.
CAPTAIN GOULD's packet in 21 hours from Baltimore, and CAPTAIN SEAMAN in 48 hours from New-York, bring us the papers of those cities of Friday last; their contents are uninteresting. The following article is taken from a New-York paper of Thursday last.
We are disappointed in the receipt of news from Boston. The following is the only article in the papers by yesterday's mail. Captain Vinal had papers as late as the 22d of December, but he gave them to the captain of a Frenchman of war.
From England—Captain Vinal, from Liverpool, who sailed from thence the 25th of December, informs, that various reports respecting the military occurrences on the continent, were in circulation a few days previous to his sailing; but the last was, that Buonaparte's grand army had been defeated.
We must therefore have patience a few days longer.
William and Mary College Lottery.
THIRTY-FOURTH DAY.
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In House of Representatives of the United States.
MONDAY, February 24.
On a motion made and seconded, that the house do come to the following resolutions:
Whereas it is provided by the 6th section of the first article of the constitution of the United States, that no person holding an office under the U. States, shall be a member of either house of congress during his continuance in office—Therefore,
1st. Resolved, That a contractor under the government of the United States, is an officer within the purview and meaning of the constitution, and, as such, is incapable of holding a seat in this house.
2. Resolved, That a union of plurality of offices in the person of a single individual, but more especially of the military with the civil authority, is repugnant to the spirit of the constitution of the United States, and tends to the introduction of an arbitrary government.
3. Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law, to render any officer in the army or navy of the United States, incapable of holding any civil office under the United States.
Ordered that the said resolutions be referred to a committee of the whole house on Thursday next.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
THURSDAY, February 13. BRITISH AGGRESSIONS.
Debate on the second resolution reported by a select committee, as already given. (Continued.)
DR. MITCHELL said he hoped the resolution would be adopted in its full extent. On this subject he differed wholly from the honourable gentleman from Vermont, (Mr. Israel Smith.)
As the proposition recommended to the Senate by the select committee was now before them in its most broad and extensive sense, he should apply his remarks to the principle, rather than to the form of the resolution under debate.
Towards the end of the year 1803, more than half the articles of the treaty between our government and that of Great Britain had ceased. Since that event commercial intercourse had been carried on between the two nations, under their respective laws, without any convention or pact between them. Inconveniences had been experienced in various ways from that time to the present. An attempt indeed had been made 2 years ago to remove a considerable part of them by a repeal of the countervailing duties; but that effort not corresponding with the feelings of the nation, had been relinquished.
The war which was rekindled in Europe soon after the expiration of the temporary articles of the treaty had embarrassed the commerce of the great maritime powers, and thrown into the hands of neutrals an extraordinary proportion of the colonial and carrying trade. The citizens of the United States among others, had profited by the opportunity, and engaged extensively in this neutral commerce. But it had been the policy of Great Britain, the strongest maritime nation among the belligerents, to interrupt this intercourse of neutrals, with the colonies of her enemies, as if they had been her own colonies. A series of outrageous proceedings had been the result; such as had excited the most lively indignation against them from Maine to Georgia, and roused the nation with one voice to resist and repel them.
DR. M. said he would enumerate a few of these injurious principles and acts. The great and fundamental regulation which served as a ground work for a principal part of the rest, was, that a commerce allowed to neutrals by a belligerent, during and on account of the war, ought to be prohibited. The assumption of such a rule, in contradiction of all the practices, acknowledgements and treaties among civilized nations, was a dangerous innovation upon their publick law. It was however followed by another declaration of theirs, equally unfounded in truth and reason, and this was that as the adherence to the principle was rightfully in them, they might relax from the observance of it when they pleased; and that such relaxations were always acts of favour and grace to neutrals.
Another of the extravagant consequences of this doctrine was, that the belligerent might inquire into the intention of the neutral, as to colonial produce exported from his own country under drawback, and if he would not prove to the satisfaction of the prize court, that such produce was originally imported into the neutral country for consumption there, without the design of sending it abroad once more, the ship and cargo should be condemned: thus declaring that two distinct commercial operations, were one and the same continued voyage.
So it has been pretended and insisted by them that a vessel which has escaped their vigilance on a voyage from the neutral to the belligerent port, and has begun her returned voyage loaded with the productions (not contraband) of the latter country in exchange for the cargo carried thither, may be captured and condemned under an allegation that such outward cargo was the produce of an enemy's colony. By this means, the certificate of origin as to French produce, was made the evidence on which the condemnation was grounded in a British court.
The catalogue of grievances, he said, was long and odious; but he would mention the oppressive manner in which the British exercised the right of search, the unjustifiable impressment of seamen wherever they pleased to take them, and their arbitrary proceedings relative to blockaded ports, as tending to wound the feelings of individuals, to excite national irritation, and to revive those sentiments of animosity and hatred which had been dying away ever since the revolutionary war: and but for these acts of hostility would have risen no more.
With all these difficulties in view, stated and reiterated from all the commercial cities of the nation, the proposition now under consideration, had been reported. It was in the nature of an admonition to the President, to make a further effort to accommodate these differences in a just and amicable way. The resolve which passed the senate unanimously yesterday, comprehended a total denial of the interpolated maxims, and the conduct which they authorised. The resolution now before the senate was a corollary from the other. It sprang from the former as a natural inference. The two were so intimately connected, that he considered the adoption of the former as a favourable prelude to the reception of this. And having declared that unprovoked aggressions had been made upon the persons and properties of citizens, there was an evident propriety in endeavouring to negotiate on the subject, and settle the differences by fair discussion.
But an objection had been made, that the senate was about to proffer advice to the President of the United States. The resolution certainly was written for that purpose, and in this there was the strictest propriety. For by the constitution, this body is the council of that high executive officer. In questions touching our foreign relations, the senators are declared by the supreme law of the land to be the President's counsellors. In urgent and arduous cases it was not only allowable for them to exercise this right, but it was their duty to do so. By such a measure, there was no reflection on the chief magistrate; for it was well known he had vigilantly and correctly done his duty. He had left nothing untried that was in his power. Now, however, when another effort was to be made, he believed the President, though firm in the performance of the important trusts reposed in him, would be comforted and strengthened by the approving voice of his constitutional advisers. With this resolution in his hand, he would speak to a foreign nation in a bolder tone, and employ the energetic language of his united fellow citizens.
DR. M. did not think with the gentleman who preceded him, that the adoption of the proposition would be productive of discord; but on the contrary would have a happy tendency to promote harmony, by a candid and patriotic communication of sentiments between these two important organs of the government.
Of the three resolutions reported by the select committee, the second, which was the one under consideration, was solely of an executive nature. The two others, to wit: the first which had passed without a dissenting voice, and the third which remained to be acted upon, were of a legislative complexion. Together they constituted a series of measures adapted to the present exigencies of the nation. The first declared the wrongs done us; the second proposed to settle the dispute to which these
wrongs gave rise, by equitable arrangement or treaty; and the third proposed, in case no settlement could be obtained upon just and honourable terms, to diminish our intercourse with a nation whose administration was so unjust and inflexible. There was another step which might have been the subject of a fourth resolution, and that was war. For his part, he believed the acts of the cruisers and courts of his Britannic majesty were directly and openly hostile; and it was only necessary for us to consider them so, to make ourselves a party in the strife among the nations. Although the provocation was sufficient to justify us in a declaration of war, DR. M. said he would at present prefer a different policy. He would in the first place make another overture of civility; and if that did not succeed, our connection could be discontinued. If after that, it should be necessary to put ourselves in hostile array, he knew there was courage enough in the nation to make an enemy, now as heretofore, tremble on approaching our shore.
Viewing the subject in this manner, and conceiving the proposition as one of a concatenation of measures on a subject of great national importance and uncommon public solicitude, he was earnest in his hope that it would be carried, like the preceding one, not like a mere majority.
MR. BAYARD.—Mr. President, If there be any objection to the resolution now before us, it is that it shelters the executive government from that responsibility as to its measures which properly ought to attach to it. The duty prescribed by the resolution is of an executive nature, and the President is charged with the care of those interests for which the resolution provides. By prescribing a course of conduct to the executive, we release that branch of government from responsibility as to the event, and take it upon ourselves. But, sir, tho' I feel this objection, yet at the present moment it is outweighed by other considerations. The state of our public affairs is critical, and at such a time I think it becomes every branch and member of the government to co-operate with cordiality and zeal in support of each other, and to strive to do more, rather than less than their respective duty.
The design of this resolution, sir, presents itself to my mind in a very different point of view from that in which it appears to the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Smith.) That honourable member is opposed to it because he thinks it gives just cause of offence to the President. That we prescribe to the President a duty which he ought certainly to perform without our injunction, and of consequence we betray doubts that he will do what belongs to his office without our interference. For my part, sir, I do not consider the resolution as intended in any degree for the President, but as designed for the British government. I suppose without the resolution the President would take the course which it marks out. But we intend to manifest by it, that it is not simply the opinion of the President that specific redress should be granted for the wrongs we have suffered, but that it is the concurrent sense of this branch of the government, that such redress should be insisted on. I do not mean that we should be considered as offering an empty menace to the British cabinet, but a demonstration of the union of different branches of our government in demanding satisfaction for the wrongs done us. Foreign governments calculate much on our divisions, our union will disappoint those calculations.
It has been objected by the gentleman from Vermont, that it is improper to pass the resolution, because it is not the ground of any legislative proceeding. The gentleman is too late in making this objection. He has voted for the first resolution which less than the present is the basis of a legislative act. At present it is designed only as the declaration of our opinion as to the conduct of a foreign nation. But I am disposed to admit that these resolutions may not become the ground of a legislative act. It belongs to Congress to declare war, and when I give my assent to these resolutions, I consider myself as pledged to vote for war; if redress is not granted to us. In adopting the first resolution, we have gone too far to recede. We have declared that unprovoked aggressions have been committed on the property of our citizens—that our neutral rights have been violated and our national independence trenching upon. This unanimous declaration is recorded in your journals; and can we hesitate whether we will bear the wrongs and affronts put upon us, or hazard the peril of war? Can we, sir, after the declaration which we have made so quietly down and console ourselves with the meek virtue of suffering with forbearance? For what purpose have gentlemen agreed to the first resolution? To show the world we knew the extent of our injuries, yet from indolence or dread we meant they should pass unredressed and unavenged.
I hope, sir, it will not be thought that I wish for war, or would, without adequate cause, plunge the nation into it. I am contending only that we must learn to insist upon our national rights, or by and by none will belong to us. We must learn to defend our honour as a people, or soon we shall be without national character. We are best protected against war when it is known that we are ready to meet it. Let the nations of Europe know that a love of ease, a dread of disasters, or an apprehension of privations, chain you to a state of peace, and they will drain your treasury of its last cent, and make you drink the dregs of humiliation.
I hope the government will never go to war without a just and sufficient cause. But when that cause does exist, I hope they will not be appalled by the dangers or calamities of war. The resolution before us is not, however, a declaration of war. We have stated in the first resolution the wrongs we have suffered, we here state the redress we expect. I do not consider that the resolution enjoins on the President any particular mode of negotiation, or to demand any specific satisfaction. But it requires something substantial, direct satisfaction or equivalent indemnity, and some assurance of future security.
I am in favour of the resolution because I think it will facilitate the negotiations of the President. When it is seen that we are united in insisting upon our rights, that rather than abandon them we are resolved to encounter any alternative; it must create impression and serious reflection abroad. The resolutions justify the President in speaking in a manly tone to the British government, in holding a language worthy of a great and free people, and I therefore give them my cordial support.
MR. WORTHINGTON—On further consideration of the resolution now before the Senate, I confess I feel more opposed to it, and do believe, on the whole it will be best to pass it in its present form. The resolution must mean something, or it must mean nothing. It must intend to convey to the president, the opinions and advice of this body, or not to convey it. Now, sir, if it is intended to convey to the President the opinions and advice of the Senate, which is certainly my understanding of it, I beg gentlemen to reflect a little before they adopt it. The advice of this senate, I trust, will never be given to the President without having the desired effect, and let me add, sir, that from the intimate connection which exists between this and the executive branch of the government, I must believe that the President would not feel himself justified, nor would he be willing to take so much responsibility on himself as entirely to reject it. Sir, I could not justify him if he did. We are equally responsible with him in our executive capacity, and can we for a moment believe that he would act contrary to the decided opinion of the Senate, who can, at all times, con-
troul or defeat him by rejecting a treaty made contrary to their advice and opinions? What, sir, is the object of the resolution?
Resolved, That the President of the United States, be requested to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of their citizens, captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great-Britain, prohibited in time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by those captures and condemnations; and to enter into such arrangements with the British government, on this and all other differences subsisting between the two nations, (and particularly respecting the impressment of American seamen,) as may be consistent with the honour and interests of the United States, and manifest their earnest desire to obtain for themselves and their citizens by amicable negotiation, that justice to which they are entitled.
We request the President "to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of their citizens, captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great-Britain, prohibited in time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by those captures and condemnations;" and afterwards "to enter into such arrangements with the British government, on this and all other differences subsisting between the two nations, (and particularly respecting the impressment of American seamen,) as may be consistent with the honour and interests of the United States, and manifest their earnest desire to obtain for themselves and their citizens by amicable negotiation, that justice to which they are entitled."
To my mind, sir, the resolution seems to be at war with itself. It is not, Mr. President, the bold ground taken by the first part of the resolution to which I object. It is not, sir, that I am opposed to demanding or insisting on our rights; but it is because I fear the resolution taken together will embarrass the executive in negotiating a treaty to settle our differences. A gentleman from Maryland has told us, and we know the fact is so, that there are several subjects on which negotiation is necessary. At present we know we have no commercial treaty with Great-Britain. If, sir, this subject is intended to be embraced, (and I so understand it) by the resolution, and if it is the opinion of the Senate it should, let us be more explicit. We have such a treaty with Holland, Spain and France, and I confess I see no good reason why we should not have one with Great-Britain, if it can be made on terms which will promote the mutual interests of the two nations. Indeed, I cannot imagine how we are to get along without continual quarrels, and probably ultimately war, with all its concomitant evils, unless we know the ground on which we are placed. Whilst I should deplore an event of this kind, yet, if under all the circumstances, the honour and interests of my country made it necessary, I hope I shall be found among those who would firmly resist the insults and vindicate the injuries of any nation on earth—with so wide a field for negotiation, with so many important objects to accomplish, I submit it to the good sense of the Senate, whether it will be proper to tie up the hands of the executive in the manner contemplated by the resolution. If the resolution passes, the President must in every event "demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of our citizens, captured & condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great-Britain, prohibited in time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by those captures and condemnations." This must be made the basis on which all further proceedings are to be founded. I do not wish to be understood as being willing to give up the property which has been unjustly taken from our citizens without an equivalent may be obtained in many ways. If the resolution is adhered to by the executive a re-constitution of the property must be insisted on. Request the President to demand and insist, and he must take this ground, and this only, if we pass this resolution. Although in my opinion this resolution was not intended to censure the executive, yet, it would seem to bear that construction. But on this ground I will not object to it. It is notorious to every gentleman of the Senate that the President has been, and is now prosecuting a negotiation on the subjects which seem to be the particular objects of this resolution, viz. the condemnation of our vessels and the impressment of American seamen. It would therefore seem improper on this ground to pass the resolution in its present form. I know, sir, that what has been so often and so properly repeated is all important on the subject—that is, that we should be united in what we do. With this view, and with the hope that the same committee can offer to the Senate a resolution varied in its form from the one before us, and embracing the wishes of at least a great majority, and I hope the whole Senate—I move the resolution be re-committed.
MR. ADAIR. Mr. President.—The motion before the senate is to recommit the resolution to a special committee. Gentlemen in favour of the resolution as it stands, have called upon us to point out the alterations we wish to make in it as a cause of commitment; I will do so by stating my objections to it in its present shape. The first resolution on the paper which I hold in my hand, and which met with a unanimous vote of the senate two days past, contains a mere declaration of their opinion on an abstract principle; to this resolution I fully and freely assent, although I did not vote for it, being that day unwell and absent. But this second resolution, if it is to have any effect at all, is meant to convey an instruction to the President of the United States. It contains a request to him, not only, that he will endeavour to obtain an adjustment of our differences by treaty, but that prior to this he will "demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of our citizens captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of G. Britain, prohibited in time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens for their losses and damages sustained by these captures and condemnations;" that he will enter into arrangements, &c. This, Mr. President, is the part of the resolution I object to. It is going too far. It is circumscribing the powers of the President, and tying him down to a particular point. It is making that the sine qua non, the basis on which alone he is to act; at least it is doing this so far as an opinion of the senate, expressed in this way, can do it. It really looks to me, as if on this particular point of restitution we were afraid to trust our chief magistrate. I presume there is not a member who hears me, who does not fully believe the captures and condemnations alluded to in the resolution were unjust, that they are an infringement of our rights; and that we are entitled to restitution. But let it be remembered that these condemnations are the solemn decisions of a court of very high authority in Great-Britain. A court that, it is well known, acts under the councils (if not the controul) of the cabinet—may we not then reasonably suppose that the British government are fully assured (in their own minds) that these condemnations are just and warranted, under the law of nations, as we are that they are unjust and unwarranted; and that they will be as unwilling to acknowledge in the face of the whole world that they have been wantonly robbing us of our property, as we will be to acknowledge that we have fpaied so much without a cause. It has been well observed by an honourable member from Tennessee, that in forming commercial treaties of this

kind, there will be various points to consider; and it may not be necessary to contend for strict justice in every particular—arrangements or treaties, when there are existing differences to settle, must always be a bargain of compromise and forbearance; in one point we may give a little that we may obtain an equivalent in another. So it may turn out in settling our disputes with Great-Britain. Why then are we not satisfied with expressing our opinion on the great principle of right; and leave it altogether with our chief magistrate to enter into and point out the details.
It is asserted by the advocates of the resolution as it now stands, that the part objected to, has been virtually agreed to in the first resolution; and that the latter part of the second resolution so qualifies the first as to prevent it from operating as an instruction to or restriction on the President. To this I answer that the same principle, as far as it relates to the United States or to the British government, is certainly contained in the first resolution, and therefore unnecessary to be thus expressed in the second; and if it is not intended to operate as an instruction to the President, why is it so anxiously retained in the resolution? I can see no other reason for this, unless it is intended as a declaration of the senate, a solemn pledge to be used on some future occasion, by the merchants, whose property has been thus condemned, to show that we are bound to obtain restitution for them from the British government, or to compensate them ourselves.
How far this may be right is not now for me to say. It is a subject not now before the Senate, and I think it too soon to make the declaration. Nor do I like to see such a measure as it were; unnoticed, because obscured by the brighter blaze of more important objects. In support of the words "demand and insist," an extract has been read from a letter of the President himself to his minister abroad, in which he uses the same words. But is there no difference between the President's acting officially, giving instructions to his ministers where it is necessary and proper he should enter into the details, and merely expressing an abstract opinion upon a great principle before it officially comes before us. The President in using these words does it with the strictest propriety; and I trust when he instructs a minister agreeably to the request contained in this resolution, that he will make use of language equally strong. He shall meet with my hearty approbation, nor is there any length in my power that I will not cheerfully go to support him. Yet still I am unwilling to tie him down to a particular point, or to express an opinion in detail upon the subject of a treaty, which if made must finally be laid before the Senate for their approbation. Let it be remembered that in the first resolution we have solemnly pledged ourselves to a principle of right; we are so far bound as the representatives of the nation to defend the right to our citizens; or to obtain an equivalent. This ought to satisfy all. In this second resolution we request the President to obtain for us the free exercise of this right by treaty. Let us then confine to him the broad field of negotiation; let us not cramp him. Our rights are secure in the hands of the constituted authorities—should he fail of success, we all know the consequence; the next and last alternative is war; to this we all stand solemnly pledged, and when it comes to this, I trust there will be no difference of opinion. Peace is the first wish of our hearts; it is the soul of our government. But the man who would not prefer war to oppression, to dishonour and infamy, is not an American. One word more, Mr. President, and I have done—it has been conceded that a unanimity of sentiment and vote is desirable on this subject. If then gentlemen are in earnest when they say those exceptional words, mean no more than what is contained in the first resolution; and convey no special instruction to the President, can they not change them for others equally strong as to the principle, and that will meet the approbation of all—why not strike them out and in lieu of them request the President to enter into arrangements agreeably to or in conformity to the first resolution; some such alteration as this would certainly retain the whole idea avowed by the advocates of the present resolution, and as the special direction and restriction would be left out, it would meet with my concurrence. To obtain some such alteration, in words that will be agreeable to us all is the object I have in voting for the commitment, and as one day cannot materially affect us, I hope we will be indulged.
The motion to commit the resolution was lost by a small majority.
(To be Continued.)
The National Intelligencer makes the following remarks on what were termed "Serious Questions" respecting the Miranda expedition, as copied into the Ledger on Friday.
The first impression made on the reader by a perusal of these questions is that they are the offspring of some man, who, harkened in the vices of European governments, has undertaken, through ignorance or malevolence, to ascribe to those who administered our system the like atrocities with those committed by transatlantick administrations; in short, that they are the production of some foreigner, who from causes easily assignable by every man conversant with some recent occurrences, or from those of an inexplicable nature, is thus infamously employed in despoiling one of the purest characters in the nation of his fair fame, and aiming a deadly blow at the character of the whole government. The charges ascribed to the President and Mr. Madison cannot have emanated from an American heart or an American head. They are too absurd and too malignant to be cherished by any one, whose interests are embarked in our common destiny. How they received admission into an American print, unless it was to expose hereafter the disgraceful motives from which they sprang, is not easily to be accounted for.
To enter into a serious refutation of such charges, preferred under the mask of an anonymous signature, were worse than useless. It were to imagine it possible that part of the American people were made of such materials as to be the dupes of such calumnies. If they were composed of such materials, it would be of little consequence what opinions they entertained. For their esteem could confer no honour, and their censure be no disgrace.
It may not, however, be amiss to notice one source of reproach, which goes on the ground that the government must have been apprised of the expedition of Miranda, before it took place. It is alleged that every body knew it, and of consequence, that the administration could not have been ignorant of it. If this is a fact, how comes it that the Spanish Minister knew nothing of it? If he had been apprised of it, he surely would not have been silent. How comes it that the Spanish consul was ignorant of it? And how comes it that it was unknown to the merchants of New-York, that very class of men whose interests are said to be so compromised by it, and who, if they had known it, would not have been backward in using decisive means to defend it? How comes it that it remained unnoticed in all the newspapers.
The facts, as we have had represented to us, are these:
The Leander was stationed at a considerable distance from New-York.
The supplies with which she was furnished were sent from time to time, by lighters, in detail.
And Miranda, all this time, was absent from the city.
That he had his confidants is almost certain; but
it is equally certain that they did not betray the trust reposed in them.
Under these circumstances it may well comport with a foreigner, the subject of a government, whose jealous eye is fixed upon the actions of all its subjects, to infer that our government manifests a like vigilance, and exercises a like restraint over the actions of its citizens; but we know no better; we know that the government moves in that sphere, and in that only, which the constitution prescribes; and that even in this limited sphere its predominant motive is confidence and not distrust.
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
2d mo. 11, 1806.
FRIEND RELF.
Yesterday morning friend Dana proffered a resolution for the appointment of a committee to see whether any and what alterations or additions may be necessary in the rules of the house, so far as they respect confidential communications, closed doors, &c. Resolution carried.
Thou hast heard of one Duncan McFarland, a member of Congress from North Carolina, the same has been charged with forgery, indicted for hog-stealing, for perjury, &c. He this day took his seat in the House. Previous to which the door keeper went to the northern part of the House to find a vacant seat; no one wished to sit near him. In one of the double rows of seats there was a vacancy; but those who were near it very closely persuaded Winns to come and claim it, and thus shut out the welcome visitor. There was not a little laughing; not a little contrivance—Duncan appeared; took the oath; and went to the seat usually occupied by Lambert of New-Jersey, next to my worthy friend Sloane, where he continued the whole day—Some have said that he hath broken from gaol, and that there is a reward for him: but it is not so; he hath come out by bail. He saith that the lawyers and judges of North-Carolina are opposed to him—I suppose that his dislike to Judges and lawyers occasioned that natural sympathy for him which thy neighbour Duane some time since so strongly expressed.
Crowninshield, chairman of the committee of commerce and manufactures, reported against making Newcastle a port of entry. The report was referred to the committee of the whole.
Crowninshield's bill for extending the time of giving bonds, and taking the oath in case of drawback, occupied the greater part of yesterday and this day. The bill was carried, after striking out the sections containing the main principle. As soon as the yeas and nays were taken, it was moved to postpone the further consideration indefinitely.
Yesterday Nicholson introduced the following resolution, with observing, that Gregg's resolution would greatly affect our revenue, about 5 millions of which arose from duties on goods imported from Great Britain and her colonies—he thought Gregg's resolution improper—either we shall be laughed at for blustering and doing nothing; or, if the resolution be carried, the British may sweep the ocean of all our vessels. There were some articles we must get from the British, coarse woollens, which are not to be had from Holland, Germany or elsewhere—the rum which we usually get from Barbadoes, Antigua, Jamaica, &c. cannot be obtained elsewhere; nor hard-ware, or salt.
Resolved, That from and after the day of next, the following articles, being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain or Ireland, or any of the colonies of Great Britain or Ireland or of any of the colonies or dependencies of Great Britain, ought to be prohibited by law, from being imported into the United States, or into the territories thereof, viz.—All articles of which leather is the material of chief value; all articles of which tin or brass is the material of chief value; tin in sheets excepted; all articles of which hemp or flax is the material of chief value; articles of which silk is the material of chief value; woolen cloths whose invoice prices shall exceed $1; 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; cloathing ready made; millinery of all kinds; playing cards; beer, ale and porter; pictures and prints.
Some time after, Crowninshield moved the following resolution.
Resolved, That from and after the day of next, no goods, wares or merchandise, shall be exported from, or imported into the United States, or the territories thereof, in any ship or vessel whatever, to or from any European colonies, or settlements, situated on the eastern side of the continent of America, in its adjacent seas, northward of the equator, unless the importation of all articles the growth, produce, or manufacture of the United States, and their territories, in American bottoms, is, at all times, admitted into the said colonies or settlements, and unless the exportation of the productions of said colonies or settlements, is permanently allowed in American bottoms from the same to the United States, and territories thereof.
Both resolutions were referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
A bill was received from the Senate, making appropriation for paying the witnesses who attended the trial of Judge Chase.
After many day's debate with closed doors, the Senate agreed, on the 6th day of last week, to the secret bill from the House, appropriating millions of dollars for the purchase of East and West Florida [this is said to be the grand secret mouse which midwife publicity will shortly give the world.]
Yesterday morning they closed the doors long enough, for the Secretary of the Senate to make the communication of their hardly obtained co-operation. The Speaker appointed a committee to wait on the President, to tell him what the COLLECTED WISDOM OF BOTH HOUSES had done.—And this evening, just before the House adjourned, J. Randolph called for closed doors; the doors were closed; when he informed the House that the Committee had, according to order, waited on the President, and told him all about it.
I know not whence arose the report that A. Burr was appointed minister to London. It was suspected here last week, that some person was appointed; but the fact is, no one has been recommended to the Senate.
The Yazoo business will probably be taken up in the House by a bill from the Senate.
Extracted from a Postscript to the Kingston Royal Gazette of the 25th ult.
In consequence of the intelligence brought by the Sea-Horse, the Veteran and Malabar men of war have been anchored at the entrance of Port Royal harbour, and the following circular letter was yesterday issued by his honour the lieut. governor to the custodes of the different parishes:
[CIRCULAR.]
King's House, Jan. 24.
SIR—The lieutenant-governor having received intelligence by his majesty's ship Sea-Horse, captain Corbet, that 18 sail of French line of battle ships had been seen on the 16th of December, in lat. 46, long. 10, steering a course supposed the West Indies, his honour thinks it necessary, as a measure of precaution, to acquaint you therewith, for the information of the parish of which you are chief magistrate. The commander in chief directs me to add that he has caused circular letters to be written to the colonels and commanding officers of the militia regiments and troops of horse, throughout the island
to have a general muster of their respective corps immediately, and to report for his satisfaction the state of their several commands, as it may be necessary to call them into action, suddenly, at no distant period.
I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
S. TYRRELL, Sec.
Custos, or Chief Magistrate of —
NEW-YORK, Feb. 24.
Captain Hillard, from Porto-Rico, informs that on the evening of the 4th of February he passed a British fleet of nine ships of war and a brig. The 3 headmost vessels were ships of the line.—The force of the others he could not discern.
The editors of the New York Gazette, received last evening a Barbadoes paper of the first instant, which contains a confirmation of the defeat of the French army by the allies, brought there by the Lubec Packet from Cuxhaven, which place she left on the 14th of Dec. sent in by the Ethalion, capt. Speers.
A petition has been presented to the legislature of this state from STEPHEN ARNOLD, convicted of murder, praying to be pardoned on certain conditions therein mentioned. It was referred to a committee of the whole house when on the speech of his excellency the governor.
PHILADELPHIA, February 26
Yesterday arrived, brig Ariel, captain Robers, 12 days from St. Croix, which he left the 12th instant, and informs that on the 10th inst. eight British sail of the line, two frigates and a brig passed St. Croix on their way to leeward. It was reported at St. Croix that seventeen French ships of the line and 4 frigates were arrived at St. Domingo, and it was supposed the above British fleet were going after them.
BALTIMORE, February 27.
By a gentleman just arrived from Washington, we learn that the bill to suspend the intercourse between the United States and St. Domingo, yesterday passed the House of Representatives by a large majority.
E. POST.
Captain Dixey, of the brig Nancy and Katy, from Campeachy, fell in on the 17th ult. with several Spanish vessels from Campeachy for Havanna, and was detained until the 31st, when a British frigate engaged and captured after a smart action, the four armed brigs, the others made their escape.
(PHIL. PAP.)
FRANKFORT, Jan. 25.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Fort St. Stephen (Miss. Ter.) to his friend in this place, dated December 6th 1805.
Governour Claiborne has sent Mr. Graham, to governor Folk at Pensacola, to remonstrate on the subject of Spanish duties at Mobile. Mr. Graham, in a letter from Pensacola, dated a few days since, says "that governor Folk, agreed to suspend the order for the payment of duties at Mobile, upon receiving official assurance that no duties shall be demanded at Orleans, on goods destined for Baton Rouge; but that he will admit of no other terms."
Mr. Graham has written to the government of the United States on the subject—but we are entirely at a loss to conjecture what will be the result.
"Had Spain a right to the country between the thirty-first degree of latitude, and the island of Orleans; there can be no doubt but that it would be just, and consistent with the spirit of our treaties with that power, that Spanish subjects passing up and down the Mississippi, with property destined to or coming from their country, and not intended to be landed in the United States, should not be burthened with duties to the American government. —But I much doubt whether the government will think it expedient indirectly to sanction the Spanish claim to Eastern-Louisiana, by entering into a stipulation which, though it does not expressly recognize their right, cannot be founded on any other principle but that they are lawfully possessors of the country which they occupy. The determination is all important to the people residing on the waters of the Mobile, but I am satisfied that they do not wish to see the just pretensions of the nation to Eastern-Louisiana, at all weakened by my arrangements which might contribute to their immediate benefit."
"The British continue to harass the trade to Pensacola. We have lately heard a good deal of heavy firing, and thought that they might possibly be paying a visit to our neighbours at Mobile: but accounts from that place just received, informs, that it was only some Spanish vessels firing salutes in the bay."
"We have had a large concourse of Indians at this place for a week past, upwards of a thousand I suppose, who have come down to receive their annual presents. Some of them are highly dissatisfied with the treaty:—but the new chief Pushmataha, a man of great eloquence and energy of mind, gave them a firm and undaunted talk—and put his opponents at defiance. These men were formerly much in honour with the late Spanish government here, and are mortified with the popularity and influence of the new chief, who has, however, the general countenance of the Choctaw nation, as well as of the United States' agents."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Richmond, Seaman, 48 hours from New-York.
Sch'r Jane, Pearson, 5 days from Philadelphia. The brig Betsey, Olden, from Kingston, to this port was spoke on the 11th Feb. out 13 days.
The ship Rebecca, Nimmo, of this port was left at Leghorn the 13th of Dec. bound to London.
Baltimore, Feb. 27.
Arrived sch'r Three Sisters, Rich, 47 days from Madeira, and 22 from Cape de Verds.—In this vessel came passenger a gentleman that was mate of the British ship Flora, of London, who gives the following information, that on the 7th of Dec. in lat. 30, long. 26, 30, they were fallen in with by a squadron of French ships from Brest, consisting of the Regulus, 34 guns; Cybelle, 44; President 44, and a brig of 18; that they captured out of the fleet, the ship Flora, Johns, of London; Hero, Currey, of Port Glasgow; Robert, Derbyshire, of Liverpool; Belize, Simons, of do; all of which except the Hero, had arrived at Cape de Verds. The officers and passengers of the different ships were all released, but the crews detained on board; they had sailed it was supposed for Cayenne.
Alexandria, February 24.
Arrived on Sunday, schooner Federalist, captain Harper, 17 days from St. Thomas.
Captain Harper informs, that a French fleet, consisting of 7 ships of the line and 16 frigates, passed St. Thomas, steering towards the city of St. Domingo, and that a Danish schooner which arrived at St. Thomas, informed, that they had arrived and were landing troops. The British fleet passed St. Thomas six days after, consisting of 7 sail of the line, 1 frigate, and a brig; and about half an hour after, a ship of the line got under way from Tortola, and followed; they steered for the city of St. Domingo where it is probable they will overtake the French. Capt. H. likewise informs, that it was reported in St. Thomas, that St. Bartholomews was taken by the French.
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
The MEMBERS are reminded that THIS EVENING is their regular meeting, and that the hour of meeting is 6 o'Clock. March 3. 542
Baltimore Packets.
Walker's Baltimore Packet will sail To Morrow morning at 8 o'clock; Ferguson's the first fair wind; and Gould's on Sunday next.
The Subscribers to the Exchange
Coffee-House, are respectfully informed that their Room is now in complete order for their reception, and a meeting of them is requested TOMORROW, at 11 o'Clock. March 3. 547
William & Mary College Lottery.
Total Gain of the Wheel, 13,220 Dollars. Now is the time to Purchase!!! TICKETS are worth upwards of 30 Dollars each, and I am now selling at 15 Dollars. Thomas Seaman. March 3. tf 537
SALES AT AUCTION,
At Mr. Richard E. Lee's upper wharf, at 12 o'clock, on FRIDAY the 15th inst. for account of the Underwriters and others concerned, The good
Ship NESTOR,
Burthen 309 tons, with all her rigging, tackle and apparel.—A stout British built Ship, well found in rigging, sails, &c.—Lately run on shore in Lynhaven Bay, and now at Lee's wharf.—Also, the CARGO of said Ship, consisting of
71 Tons FUSTICK,
15 do. LOGWOOD.
The terms will be made known on the day of sale, and the inventory may be seen at the Counting-House of John Granberry, Esq.
George Wilson, V. M.
March 3. tds 548
STORAGE.
Our large Brick Ware-House on Town Point, is now fitted to receive property on Storage—The superior advantages of this building in point of security and despatch is evident, and attention will be paid to what is put in care. Articles Stored we are frequently authorized to Sell, and have generally on hand,
FLOUR of different Inspections, Superfine, Fine and Middlings. TOBACCO—Of different Inspections, RUM—Antigua, Windward Island, and Continental. BRANDY—Cogniac, Bourdeaux, Spanish, Peach, Apple. GIN—Holland, Continental. WINE—Madeira, Teneriffe, Madeira, Claret, Port and Cape. Molasses, Sugar, Coffee—Cordage of various kinds—Salt loose and in sacks.
George Murray, & Co.
March 3. tf 543
TO RENT,
(And immediate possession given,) The HOUSE wherein the subscriber
lately resided, adjoining Mr. Henry Brunett's, on Smith's Point.
John Drysdale.
March 3. tf 544
FOR SALE,
A NEGRO WOMAN,
From the country, 24 years of age, a good house servant and seamstress; sold for a pardonable fault.—Apply to Price & Waddey. March 3. St 545
FOR CHARTER,
The fast sailing Ship CHARLES, Philip Crandon, Master, 240 tons burthen, now entering upon her second voyage, and ready to receive a cargo; a freight to Liverpool will be preferred. For terms apply to N. Heron.
March 3. tf 546
NOTICE.
Those to whom the United States are indebted for articles furnished the Assistant Military Agent for the use of this post, are requested to send them in as soon as possible, that measures may be taken for the payment of the same.
John Saunders,
Cap. U. S. Ar. Com. Fort Nelson, March 3. St 459
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by CHARLES MAHON, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to JOHN WITHINGTON,
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on the premises, on TUESDAY the 4th of March, at 12 o'Clock, the unexpired term in a
PIECE OF LAND,
With the DWELLING-HOUSE, situate on the South-East side of Church-Street, and bounded as follows: "Beginning at a corner stone next to James Taylor's house, thence "South to a back alley, formerly Stammer's alley, thence "South West 20 feet to another corner stone, thence W. "N. W. along the land of Mr. Whittle and Mr. Boush, up "to Church-Street to another corner stone, thence along the "front on Church-Street 20 feet to the first station, and "from thence to James Taylor's house and lot."—Terms CASH.
The title papers will be shown on the day of Sale, or they may be seen by applying to
Robert B. Taylor, Trustee.
Feb. 26. tds 533
To be Sold by Auction,
On the premises, on SATURDAY the 15th March next, at 12 o'Clock, on a credit of 2, 4, and 6 months, for notes with approved endorsers,
The WAREHOUSES and WHARF, lately occupied by Messrs. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.—with them may be had the lease of the adjoining Wharf. Wm. B. Lamb. Feb. 26. tds 530
FOR SALE,
A HOUSE and LOT, in the fields, adjoining Mr. Edward Guy's.—If not disposed of at private sale before the fourth day of March, it will on that day be Sold at Publick Auction on the premises. Terms made known by application to
Joshua Guy,
Feb. 5. tf 489 Church-Street.
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

At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 20th day of January, 1806.
Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, Pliffs.
Against Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, Defts.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered, that the Defendant Gibson, who hath effects of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C.
13 Mon. Ap. 472
FOR SALE, 250 bbls. Superfine FLOUR,
Afloat. Apply to James Maurice & Co. January 6. 414
FOR SALE The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Aimable—Consisting of 187 Puneheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES.
Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13. 271
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806.
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, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits 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 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also 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'd. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth 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 _____ 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
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Grou, from Bourdeaux,
160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 65 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 6 Cases Men's and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf.
WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havana SUGAR. September 6. 128
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVEN No. 123 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best Liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Refreshes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. 170
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A smart active Negro MAN, From 20 to 28 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 10.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For our well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. 479
LOTTERY TICKETS LOST. The following Tickets in the William and Mary College Lottery, viz. Nos. 1721, 2790, 7202, and 7778, have been lost. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at the Ledger Office. Feb. 7. 498
This Day landing, and for Sale, about 50,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Imported in the sch't Wasp, capt Kemp, from Aux-Cayes. Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Jan. 29. 468
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. 339
FOR RENT, A STORE-HOUSE near the Market-House in Portsmouth, an excellent stand for a Grocery or Shoe-Store, both of which are very much wanted in that place.—Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 10. 502
The celebrated Arabian Horse SELIM, Which was imported into this state about 5 years ago, and whose Colts are now so universally admired for size and activity, will stand this season at my Stable near the Race-Field; particulars of which will be made known in time. R. H. Cocke. Feb. 7. 497
TO RENT, A Ware-House on Commerce-Street Wharf—Apply to William Plume, & Co. Feb. 3. 482
Now landing from on board the Sloop Director, and for SALE at the Warehouse formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Thomas Tucker, Maxwell's-wharf, 5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 5 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 20 Casks Malaga WINE, 20 Barrels SUGAR, 20 do. Prime New-York PORK, 20 do. do. BEEF, 10 do. do. APPLES, 30 Boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES, 10 do. SOAP, 10 Chests Souchong, 2 do. Imperial, 1 do. Hyson TEA. All of which will be Sold low or exchanged for Country Produce. James M'Clenachan. Feb. 3. 425
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANTER, Boush, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town—Amongst which are
 17 Bales of Napt Cottons.  18 do. of Rose Blankets.  8 do. Stripe do.  9 do. White and Red Flannels.  10 do. White Plains and Kersies.  12 do. Blue do.  14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks.  6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  2 do. Yarn Hose.  do. Carpeting and Carpets.  8 do. M'Ved Fernaughts.  16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats.  6 Trunks of Manchester.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.  30 Casks Shot.  150 Kegs of Gunpowder.  40 Casks Nails.  4 do. Seine Twine.  6 Trunks Men's and Women's Worsted Hose.  3 Bales of Oznaburgs.  Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.  The above packages are well assorted. September 16. 145
FOR RENT, (And possession to be had 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. 406
BANK NOTES LOST. A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Tho's & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks.
 D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, - - - - - 100 Dollars.  B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1803, - - - - - 100 Dollars.  Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. 341
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOET'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. 659
NOTICE. I request all persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN WADDEY, Sen. deceased, of Northampton County, Eastern Shore, Virginia, to bring them forward properly attested on or before the first day of June next, as I shall plead this notice in bar against all claims that may appear after that date. I. R. Waddey, Executor to the Will annexed. Northampton Court-Yard, Feb. 1. 2m 490
EAGLE TAVERN. The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the publick in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—one would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentled BOARDERS by the Year. Thomas Glenn. January 15. 3m 433
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's Fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. 136
Notice is hereby given that I shall apply to the Court of Northampton County, at April term next, for leave to discontinue so much of the road leading from Franktown to Occohannock Neck, as goes upon my land. Tully R. Wise. Feb. 14. 1m 509
COW-POX. The subscriber informs the publick, 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
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. *** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. 279
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20. 451
If George William Clarke who left England for this Country in July, 1802, is living, he will hear of something to his advantage on application at this of fice. Norfolk, Jan. 15. 435
JUST LANDED, 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10. 426
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. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. 262
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Mr. Riden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havana Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. 412
FOR SALE, Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOLLETS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS—Apply to William Pennock. December 20. 367
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. 169
FOR RENT, immediate possession given, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Roberts—Also, the WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Johnston.—For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. January 20. 450
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsy, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almirante, Capt. Stover A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
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 Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platilias. 75 Brown Holland. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 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. 50 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 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 Shot Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, 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, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 300 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy. *** Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
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 concerning 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.
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