Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-02-08 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8, 1805.
[NO. 89.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1805.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks     BACON lb. 10 13   Beef, cargo bbl. 9 10   Prime 10 50   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 85 90   2d p. 87 95   3d p. 96 1   4th p. 1 10   Fr. 3d p. 1 10   4th p. 1 15   Peach, 90 1   Apple, 75 20   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 8   Navy. 5 5   Ship 3 5   Butter, Export. lb. 22 25   Candles, Dpt 17 18   Mould 23   Sperm. 66   Coal, English bus. 25 None   Virginia 25   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None   Caracas None   Coffee, W. India lb. 30 33   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 20   Sea Island None   St. Domingo None   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 14 15 None   Russia 20 21 Scarce   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bbl. 11 23 11 50   Fine 10 75 11   Middlings 7   X ditto 8 50 9   Fish, Cod, dry quin. None   Herrings bbl. 4 4 50   Shad 6   Fustick ton. 40   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 90 95 Plenty   N. E. 1st p. 70 73 Plenty   Grain, Wheat bus. None   Corn 90 1   Barley None   Oats 42   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides, Dried lb. None   Hog's-Lard 11 12   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60 65   Camp. 70 75   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 14 15   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12   Molasses, gal. 54 60   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 1 12 25   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, 16 18   Pitch, bbl. 3 50 4   Pork, Cargo 12   Prime 14 50 Dull   Mess 16 50   Raisins, cask. None   ditto, box. None   Rice, 100lb. 5 50 Indem'd.   Rosin, bbl. 4   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 96   Antigua, 3d p. 92 95   St. Croix, 3d p. 90 92   W. Island, 3d p. 85   Country, 64 66   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 80   Isle May, 85   St. Ubes, 66   Cadiz, 55 60   Liverpool, 80   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 25   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 12   Hav. Brown, 11   White, 14 50 15   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 23   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28 30   pipe 50 70   hhd. head 30   do. red oak 13 20   Tar, bbl. 2 50 2 75   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 7 6 25   Petersburg 6   Rappa, 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. 10 12   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bbl. 3   Wax, Bees, lb. 50 55   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30   Teneriffe, 1 1 1 30   Sherry, 1 25 1 30   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 1 1 1 10  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straits of Gibraltar. 3   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 4 1-4   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 4 4 1-2   Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - 3   Jamaica and Honduras, - - - - - 4 1-2 5   Porto Rico, - - - - - 3   Havanna, - - - - - 3   Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - -   Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - -   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, - - - - - 4 1-2 5   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 1 1-2 2   Coasters, - - - - -  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, 6 dolls. per share, advance.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent. advance.   United States Bank, 550 dolls. per share.   Exchange on London, Par.  
CAPTAIN BROUN'S PACKET, Will sail for Charleston, S. C. with the first fair wind, after Wednesday next. For passage only, apply on board at Newton's Wharf.
February 4.
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner RISING SUN, Captain Taylor. Will sail in four or five days- For freight or passage, apply to
MARTIN FISK. Who is this day landing from said Schooner, 100 Tiers fresh RICE. 15 Half Tiers do. February 4. 392
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Schooner HERO, John Sweet, Master:— Burthen about seven hundred barrels—now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to C. FRY. 364
NOW LANDING From on board the Ships Juno and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM.
For sale by WILLIAM PENNOCK. WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER, THE SHIPS JANE, of 417 Tons. JUNO, of 260 do. COURTNEY, of 200 do. All ready to receive cargoes. January 21. tf 358
The Merchants at Petersburg, and Richmond, who have orders to ship Tobacco in the British Brig
UNION, Captain Hiningbottom, for Guernsey, are respectfully informed, that the brig has been ready to receive her cargo ever since the 24th ult.—The Captain not knowing the names of the respective shippers, has induced the consignee to give this publick notice. Norfolk, January 14. tf 337
FOR JAMAICA, Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— Will take 150 barrels on freight, if offered immediately. She has excellent accommodations for a few passengers. Apply to the master on board, or to A. HERON. 328
January 7. tf 328
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, DAVID G. BOWLES, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 600 hogsheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers. November 12. tf 327
Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. FOR SALE, The fast sailing schooner FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet, and burthen 55 tons, she is in complete order, and the terms will be made easy. ROBERT GIBSON. December 14. tf 257
FOR SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Keel 15 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. Now lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 25,000 lb. COFFEE. 40 Tiers Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 16. tf 253
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The new and fast sailing Brig SUSAN, MICHAEL FARLEY, Master:— Burthen 173 tons, or 1600 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA. December 24. tf 209
FOR SALE, (if applied for in three days) The fast sailing Schooner PHOENIX, Now laying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLAISTER of PARIS, on board said schooner. December 5. 269
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON, CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master:— Burthen 308 tons or 450 hhd. tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. tf 270
FOR SALE, FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Brig POLLY, John Hooper, Master, burthen 600 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA & CO. Who have received her said brig from Boston, and offer for sale, 40 hhd. 20 bbls. N. E. RUM, 3 bales INDIA COTTONS. January 16. tf 347
FOR SALE, A PEW in Christ Church. Apply at the office of the Public Ledger. Jan. 21. tf 337
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 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 Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. 170
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from LONDON, and Ship BRUTUS, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livingston, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM.
For sale by William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. tf 122
FOR RENT, An excellent strong fire proof WAREHOUSE, on Commerce Street.—Also, a small DWELLING-HOUSE, very pleasantly situated on the lot of the subscriber, on Doush Street. GOODS RECEIVED ON STORAGE By the Subscriber, on the usual low rates, in his convenient fire proof Warehouse, on Commerce Street. JOHN GRANBERY. January 30. 4w 376
TO RENT, That excellent DWELLING-HOUSE and GARDEN, lately the residence of Cornelius Calvert, Esq. deceased, with or without the WARE, and immediate possession given. For terms apply to J. TUCKER. January 20. tf 377
WINDOW GLASS. I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS. 8 by 10—9 by 11—10 by 12—12 by 14—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to JOHN C. NIEMEYER. December 28. tf 315
FOR SALE, 30,000 lb. PRIME COFFEE. Apply to HOLT' WILSON. Jan. 23. tf 361
FOR SALE, 495 Bbls. Superfine FLOUR. } Chiefly from Rich- 118 do. Fine do. } mond, and all afloat. ALSO IN STORE, Some Superfine of superior quality, for family use. EDWARD JOHNSTON. February 4. 3 393
ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. Have moved to their new Fire Proof Warehouse, on Commerce Street, where they have for sale, Old Lon. Par. Madeira WINE, in Pipes Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. Holland and Country GIN, in Pipes. French BRANDY, do. Loaf SUGAR, per Hogshead. New-York Prime PORK, &c. January 30. 2m 379
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Brig Fame, from St. Domingo, consisting of 140,000 wt. Choice Green COFFEE. 10,000 wt. LOGWOOD. JAMES YOUNG. January 25. 9 367
STOP A SWINDLER. FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD will be given for the apprehension of ROGER ROBBINS, late master of the pilot boat schooner NANCY, of Norfolk or Baltimore, who sailed from Nassau, (N. P.) on or about the 19th of June last, bound for this port with Ten Thousand Dollars in specie, shipped by ALEXANDER STEVENSON & Co. of Nassau, and consigned to GIBSON and BROADFOOT of this place. The captain instead of coming to Charleston, carried the vessel to Baltimore, where he arrived on the fourth of July last. In a day or two after his arrival, he went to Batown Springs with the money in his possession; he there lost a part of it by Gambling; being afraid, no doubt, of being apprehended for his villainy, he soon left Batown, since which we have received no tidings of him. It is hoped every person who reads this advertisement will show their detection of such infamous proceedings by doing all in their power to bring the villain to condign punishment.—The said ROGER ROBBINS is 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 inches high, and is apparently from thirty-five to forty years of age. He is a stout well made man, walks firm, steady, and upright; he has a practice of swinging his arms; he is of a dark complexion, has very dark short hair, and bushy eyebrows; a good set of teeth, dark brown eyes, which are often blood shot; a large mouth and large sharp nose; he has generally a pleasant smile on his countenance; talks a great deal, generally with a half laugh; he tells a number of anecdotes; his manners and address are pleasant, and he is, upon the whole, an agreeable, jocular man, in conversation. He said he was born in Connecticut, but this is doubtful, as he has a little of the foreign accent, or blur in his throat, in speaking, which might induce a person to take him for a Dane or Swede. The above reward will be paid by either of the Subscribers, to any person who will produce the said ROGER ROBBINS, in Charleston, or Nassau, N. P.
ALEXANDER STEVENSON & Co. Nassau, New-Providence. GIBSON & BROADFOOT, Charleston, South-Carolina. January 23. 1aw3t 365
THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, For the Country.
In consequence of repeated applications from different parts of the union, the editor of The Freeman's Journal has been induced to make arrangements for printing a gazette three times in the week, to be entitled The Freeman's Journal for the Country. It will commence on the 20th of February next, on a super-royal paper, at five dollars per annum payable in advance. It will contain the whole of the original matter, and the intelligence, which appears in the daily Journal, together with the new advertisements. The advantages resulting from a newspaper of this description, to persons residing at a distance, will be many; for, besides containing all the news which is in the daily paper, the price is moderate, and the postage is reduced to one half. Gentlemen wishing to become subscribers, by forwarding a five dollar bank note, and their direction, will have The Freeman's Journal for the Country sent on to them from the 20th of next February. William M c Corkle, No. 21, Walnut-street, Philadelphia. 1 366
AUCTION.
BY JAMES TAYLOR, JUN. At Mr. PENNOCK'S WHARF—GOSPORT. On Saturday 9th, at 11 o'clock, for the benefit of the Under-writers,
45 Hogsheads TOBACCO. Damaged on board the ship Maria, Captain Hutton.—Also, A CABLE.—Terms Cash. February 6. 325
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Have received per Sloop Charles, Captain Gardner, from Nantucket, and offer for sale, 1000 Gallons winter strained Sperm OIL. 2000 do. Whale do. PHINEHAS DANA & CO. LOST, From along side the said Sloop, a BOAT 14 feet long, with yellow sides. A generous reward will be given to any person who will return her to Capt. Gardner, at the end of Camp-well's wharf. February 6. tf 339
FOR SALE, 1800 Bushels Black-Eyed PEAS—a-float. 40 Bbls. Alexandria Pilot and Navy BREAD. BALLS & DANJOY. February 6. tf 396
The Subscribers have for Sale, 100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 106 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. 30 Hogsheads CLARET. 200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 500 do. Prime PORK. C. & F. WHITTLE. February 6. tf 397
CLAYED SUGARS.
Received by the Schooner Five Sisters from Martinique, 55 Hogsheads White and Brown Clayed SUGARS. For sale by J. GALWEY. Who has also on hand, A few Pipes COGNAC BRANDY. Febr. 4. v 6. 6t 398
NOTICE.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM, a concern in my business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co. PHINEHAS DANA. January 2. 2.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8, 1805.
By our late papers we perceive that THOMAS MOORE, Esq. had arrived in England; this information we know will convey sincere pleasure to all his friends and admirers in this country.
The British Frigate La Revolutionnaire arrived at New-York the 2nd instant.
LOUISIANA.—We this day present our readers with the Speech of Governor Claiborne to the Legislative Council of the Territory of Orleans. This paper is interesting only so far as it points out to the legislators of this infant community the proper objects of their attention, in order to secure their own happiness and prosperity. Unhappily for them, however, they only possess a recommendatory power, inasmuch as the veto is at Washington, as long as the present constitution manufactured for that province last session of Congress continues in force; and when it is abrogated their power to recommend laws cease.
On the subject of the annexation of Louisiana to the territory of the United States, various opinions have been entertained and promulgated. We have seen its impolicy placed in many striking points of view; but we do not think that the subject has yet been exhausted. It is one of no less importance to the people of the United States, than as it involves the stability of the government they have founded, and their own tranquility and happiness.
We have now on our desk and ready for publication, some reflections occasioned by this transaction, which perhaps may enable the reader to contemplate it in some lights in which it has not before been seen by him.
We shall not anticipate his judgment of the arguments which this investigation contains, farther than by premising that they were for the most part written a short time after the treaty and conventions were made publick, and more for private satisfaction than with any view to publication. The consequences which were immediately apprehended having, however, been since that time in a variety of respects realized, and the strong conviction that rested on the mind of the writer, that this business was the commencement of a system of practice, which had been long ago contemplated, and which if pursued, must involve our country in incalculable calamities, induced him to review his former rough sketch, to methodize it, and to bring together some of the most prominent parts of the evidence which had formerly impressed him with the idea of the existence of such a system as is here hinted at. Of his success, the publick will have an opportunity to judge on Monday next, when we shall commence the publication of his reflections. All that is asked for, in their behalf, is a candid perusal; if this is accorded to them, we will venture to say, that, however the reader may differ from the author in his opinions and conclusions, he will find no reason to censure the motives with which he has written and published.
THE BALANCE.—A paper which we have more than once mentioned with that high degree of respect to which it is well entitled, speaking of the impeachment of Judge Chase, and particularly of the article arising from the trial of Callender, says (22nd etc.) "thus the same opinions which were held criminal in Judge Chase, are considered perfectly innocent in Judge Griffin.... It is impossible to account for this partiality, unless we ascribe it to political considerations. JUDGE GRIFFIN, it is said, is a DEMOCRAT". &c.—We could not read this article without feeling disposed to set Mr. Crossett right with respect to Judge Griffin—He is a mild, amiable, intelligent, and virtuous man!.... This will suffice to undeceive the Editor of the Balance; but lest it should not be equally intelligible to all, we will add that JUDGE GRIFFIN is a true FEDERAL REPUBLICAN of the WASHINGTON SCHOOL: and was appointed to his present office by the first President, as soon as the Judiciary system of the United States was formed. We hope Mr. Crossett, on seeing this, will endeavour to remove the injurious impression which the above paragraph in his paper is calculated to produce. What may be the fate of Judge Griffin, should Judge Chase be condemned on the article in question, we need not give ourselves the trouble to conjecture. There are more lawyers than John Thompson Mason, Esquire, who would have no objection to a seat on the Federal Bench.
Murder.—On Wednesday evening last a man named JAMES AMOS, skipper of a York craft, was found murdered in Calvert's alley—Yesterday morning two negro men, one named Moses, the property of Mrs. Hutchings, the other Davey, the property of R. B. Taylor, Esq. were examined before the Mayor and Recorder. It appeared that a dispute arose between Amos and Moses at a little shop, kept by a negro woman in the alley; they went out of the house, but the woman could not say whether any thing further took place; a short time after the body was found. Moses accused another man of the name of Ishmael, who he said gave the deceased a blow with a piece of wood, which he received from Davey. We were not present at the examination; the above is the account given to us of it. Ishmael we learn has been since apprehended, and is now under examination.
From the frequent robberies lately committed, the almost continual rioting in the streets, sometimes for whole nights together, and lastly this atrocious act, it might be doubted whether we have any police, or legal authority whatever, to protect the peace of the Borough, the lives or property of the citizens. On this subject we have been hitherto silent; but while we are compelled to witness such repeated offences against all law and order as our streets exhibit, and par-
ticularly when we find that they are every sabbath evening converted into a scene of riot and a field of Battle, without any visible interference on the part of our magistracy, it is impossible that we should much longer suffer such remissness to pass unresisted.
FROM THE BALTIMORE FEDERAL GAZETTE.
"IMPEACHMENT" stops the speaker's powerful breath."
In the proceedings of the senate upon the impeachment of Judge Chase, as detailed in the National Intelligencer, we find that their president considered the observations of the judge on the merits of the articles of impeachment, irrelevant to the object of his motion, which was for time : and also intimated his opinion, that the motion could not be sustained upon a mere suggestion.
It is very astonishing, that a man of Mr. Burr's great reputation as a lawyer, should fall into so palpable an error, and rest that opinion on reasons which the slightest reflection will convince him were unfounded—The practice of courts, in which Mr. Burr seems to think himself "so well versed," so far from supporting, is flatly opposed to his opinion. The rules by which a cause is brought to issue, or put into a state of trial, are very different from those which govern on a motion for a postponement of a trial of the merit on the issue joined . A motion for time to plead is scarcely, if ever, founded on affidavit . Most courts of justice have established rule or plea days, which allow sufficient time to make up the generality of issues: but nothing is more common, than motions for further time to plead , on the bare suggestion of the nature and difficulty of the case, as it appears by the record. No affidavit is ever required to support any motion founded upon the record itself. The courts in the exercise of a sound discretion, upon a view of the proceedings in court, will give such time, as they think requisite to enable either party to bring the merits fairly to trial. The legal merits, arising from the difficulty of making up the pleadings, by way of charge or defence , can receive no support or illustration from an affidavit —none therefore is ever required.
Motion for the continuance of a cause at issue , and for a further time for trial, are usually founded on affidavit —But it is not necessary in all cases. It is never required where the motion for continuance grows out of facts apparent upon the face of the record. It is not necessary, where the cause suggested is admitted to be true by the adverse party—nor in strictness is an affidavit in any case the basis of such a motion, though it may be required to support it.—The interruption therefore which Judge Chase experienced from col. Burr, was not warranted by the usages of any court of judicature; and whatever might have been the ultimate judgment of the senate, in granting or refusing the motion, the reasons in support of it ought to have been calmly and dispassionately heard. If it were necessary to suggest any reason in aid of those derived from the practice of courts of justice, in support of this sentiment, it might be added, that the reasons which the judge would have assigned, had he not been interrupted, might have been so satisfactory to the managers of the impeachment, as to have induced their consent to his motion, which, it must be remembered, was founded upon facts apparent to the senate from their own journals.
It would seem, from the strictness of adherents to precedents required by Mr. Burr, to support the motion for time to answer, &c. the judge's comments on the nature and merits of the impeachment ought to have been heard without interruption. That great tenderness, which the law and constitution shew to persons accused of high crimes, is not only apparent in the rules established for securing innocence, but in the great latitude of defence it tolerates. It is supposed, that the accused may be incompetent to his own defence; he is allowed therefore to be heard in any stage of the prosecution upon any part of the proceedings preparatory to, or connected with the trial. He may make motions not proper to be granted—but yet he should be heard—the judges should hear him most patiently, when he is proceeding erroneously, or to his own injury, that they may instruct him of the law, and what is necessary for his defence. They are considered as of counsel with the prisoner, in every stage of a prosecution, as well as upon the trial; bound to declare the law truly, and to pass the judgment it requires, whether of condemnation or acquittal; but throughout the cause, admonished to presume innocence, till guilt is proven, and at all times to hear the grounds of defence without prejudice. What avails the constitutional right of a full defence, if the judge shall draw the appeals of innocence in the noise of drums, or render it equally fruitless by repeated interruptions which destroy its connexion, reasoning, and force.
The indulgence accorded in ordinary criminal prosecutions, is peculiarly requisite in cases of impeachment. To the dread weight of that great and powerful body, who act not for themselves, but for ALL the people of the United States, is added in every case of impeachment, more or less of political prejudice, and of that enthusiasm inspired by sentiments which the actors are often deluded to believe the result of the purest patriotism. Against one solitary individual is all this mighty power brought to act.—Defenceless, save in his own innocence and the protecting shield of the law and his judges, it is not to be wondered at, if, overwhelmed by the power of his prosecutors, his defence should sometimes depart from a rigorous conformity to technical rules of procedure. But "justice should be so tempered with mercy," as at least to leave open, what to him appear just and necessary means of defence.—He may be mistaken; but his judges are supposed above the influence of his errors: and therefore a patient hearing, in every or any part of the trial, ought to be allowed; to refuse it, may defeat the ends of justice; to allow it, can do no harm. Such has been the practice upon impeachments in the British Parliament. The journals of the house of lords abound with precedents, where very extensive observations have been made on the merits of articles of impeachment, before a replication of the commons. In several instances, impeachments have been dismissed for delay in filing a replication, in which the accused were fully allowed to comment on the merits and motives of the prosecution, without interruption; although instructions the motion and point before the house was simply to assign a day for the commons to reply, and make good their articles.
There is, however, one precedent so near to the case of Judge Chase, that it must be presumed, it was not remembered by Mr. Burr, when the judge was interrupted the third time; or he would not have departed from so correct a model, as that pointed out by the case of earl Danby, here alluded to.
The combination for the destruction of that noble earl, had acquired such strength, and the scheme was prosecuted with so much eagerness, that in two days they both impeached him at the bar of the house of peers, and sent up their articles by Sir Henry Capel. Upon the reading of these articles, the earl stood up in his own justification, and made a formal speech, from which the following extracts are made; to shew that Judge Chase would not have been treated in the House of Lords of Great Britain, as he was before the Senate of the United States.
"MY LORDS—I know this is not the time for me
to enter regularly upon my defence; because I know your lordships will first order a copy of my charge, and appoint me a time for my vindication. In the mean time, I will only beg leave to observe to your lordships, that those articles that have any thing of treason in them, have their answer so obvious, that there is very little in them which may not be answered by many others, as well as myself, and some of them by every man in the kingdom. The first, which is the assuming of regal power, I confess I do not understand; having never in my life done any thing of great moment, either at home, or relating to foreign matters, for which I have not always had his majesty's command." The earl then observed upon the second and third articles, shewing them applicable to every member of Parliament, equally with himself. He next proceeded to say, "The fourth article is not only false, in every part of it, but it is not possible to believe it true, without my being the greatest fool on earth, as well as the blackest villain." And after remarking in similar terms on the other articles, concluded to this effect, with respect to the prosecution against him: "If my obedience to the king shall not be my crime, I think nothing else will stick upon me from these articles. I have done nothing but as a faithful subject both to my king and country. Nay, I am confident that had I been a friend to the French, I had not been accused; for I have reason to believe, that the principal informer of the house of commons has been assisted by French advice to this accusation; and if that gentleman was as just to produce all he knows of me, as he hath been malicious to shew what may be liable to misconstruction against me, no man would vindicate more than himself."
NEW-ORLEANS, December 4.
This day the legislative council of this territory, formed a quorum, and proceeded to business; members present, Messrs Poydras, Watkins, Pollock, Kinner, Morgan, Dorriere, Wilkoff.
The council proceeded to the choice of officers, as follows—The hon. M. Poydras president, James Workman Esq. Secretary, James M. Bradford, Printer, Isaac Camp Sergeant at arms.
Mr. Kenner was deputed to inform his excellency the governor, that the council is now ready to receive any communication he may have to make. At 12 o'clock his excellency met the council in the principal, where he delivered the following
SPEECH:
Fellow-Citizens of the Legislative Council,
Receive my sincere congratulations on your present assemblage, and permit me to accompany an acknowledgment of the pleasure I feel on the occasion, with an expression of my anxious solicitude for the honour and usefulness of your labours. When I revert to the important events, which produced our present political connexion, I look forward to the pleasing prospects of permanent aggrandizement;—When I reflect upon our union with the freest people upon earth, and our dependence upon that just government under whose auspices a young nation has so soon become powerful, and amidst an unexampled advancement of agriculture, and extension of commerce, enjoyed liberty, laws, and uninterrupted peace; the satisfaction with which I contemplate the future destinies of this territory, is equalled only by my admiration of the wisdom and virtue which have diffused such political blessings, and promise (under the favour of Heaven) their perpetuity.
To you, gentlemen, is first committed the important trust of giving such laws to this flourishing district, as local wants shall suggest, and the interest of the citizens may require. A trust important and arduous; but of which patriotism and talents will insure a faithful and able discharge. I confidently look to you, gentlemen, for these qualifications, and I doubt not but your labours will be brought to a fortunate close. The obstacles however, we have to surmount ought not to be concealed. To miscalculate them in any way, might prove injurious;—To esteem our duties too light to require extraordinary exertion, would be to err in one extreme; to be dismayed by an apprehension of their gigantic weight, would be equally unfortunate on the other. To know that they are within the compass of our powers, and not much below them, is the happy mean which encourages exertion, and insures success. For my part, I am deeply sensible of the delicacy and importance of the situation in which my present office places me—I enter upon it with a degree of diffidence, produced by existing circumstances, and the expectations of the district.—My only sources of confidence are in your wisdom and experience, and in an honest intention on my part, to assist your councils in every measure that may tend to promote the publick good.
The territory of New-Orleans, in some points may be considered a new territory; but for the most part, as one more than matured.—Much is to be created, but more than regenerated. Too great care, therefore cannot be taken to draw the true line of distinction between those parts of the system which require only to be strengthened, and those that demand reform. Innovation, in an impetuous or careless hand, often does injury; but when evils exist, the indolence or timidity that refuses to extirpate them, partakes in the criminality of commission. Begin then, gentlemen, the work of caution; but it is your province to prepare your country for the political rank that awaits her.
The first object of your attention, I trust, will be to provide a system of jurisprudence suited to the interest, and as much as possible, adapted to the habits of the citizens. This subject should, indeed, receive the earliest attention, for until some judicial organization is directed by the legislature, the territory will remain exposed to great inconvenience.—When the American commissioners first arrived here, we found most of the former Spanish authorities abolished and no courts of justice in existence.—Daily in expectation of some fixed government, and unwilling to exercise any temporary powers in matters of such permanent importance, I made no systematic attempts to organize regular tribunals of justice. To meet however the wishes of the people, and to promote what I thought their interest, I established an inferior court, of limited jurisdiction, for the city of New-Orleans, and in all cases of more moment, the best exertions were used in the court where I had the honour to preside, to dispense justice with an equal and impartial hand.—These, and a small jurisdiction given to commandants and justices of the peace, are the only arrangements of a judicial nature which were made during the late provisional government. But they are not intended or calculated for permanency, and I persuade myself, that such legislative provisions will speedily be made, as will give the judicial authority a more convenient and wise direction.
On this subject, the act of congress, under which your powers are derived, has marked the outlines of your duty. The number of superior judges; the extent of their jurisdiction, the mode of trial and number of sessions are prescribed. To finish the detail, and give motion to the system; to determine in what manner those sessions should be distributed through the territory, the forms of practice to be observed, and above all, the laws which are to be administered, are objects of high consideration devolving upon the legislature.—In regard to the forms of practice permit me to hope, that they may be as simple and short, as may be consistent with equity and publick convenience. The tedious and expensive routine of forms, which often embarrass the avenue to justice, and sometimes render it inaccessible, I trust are forever banished from this country.
A system of criminal jurisprudence is also matter for your consideration, I think it probable, that on examination, you will find the existing code of criminal law imperfect, and not adapted to the present constitution of the territory. On this subject, I cannot forbear recommending an energetic system—but by the term energetic, I do not mean a sanguinary or cruel system. Laws are not the weaker by being merciful. It is not the severity, but the celerity and certainty of punishment, that repress crimes. While there is a hope of impunity, sons of rapine would brave even the axe or the wheel, who would tremble at detection, when followed by a prompt and certain, though a light suffering.
The establishment of inferior courts of limited jurisdiction, throughout the territory, and the powers and duties thereof will necessarily engage your attention, and in their arrangement your own judgment of the country will be your surest guides. Before I finish my observations, in relation to a judiciary, allow me to give an opinion, that the laying on the territory, into several judicial districts, of superior jurisdiction, might be attended with happy effects. The presence of the supreme judges would attach confidence and command respect; their charges to jurors, and their legal opinions would disseminate information as to the principles and advantages of the American Government, and above all justice would be brought to the doors of our fellow-citizens, and might be obtained freely without price, and promptly without delay. Allow me also to embrace the present occasion to congratulate you on the introduction among us, of the inestimable privilege of trial by jury; a privilege revered throughout the United States as a barrier against oppression, and the bulwark of freedom. Some inconveniences I am aware will attend its first introduction, but be assured it is well worth a temporary embarrassment; this mode of trial is invaluable, and I trust will remain the pride and boast of every American.
As another object of legislative care, I must request your attention to the interest, convenience, and comfort of this city.—Having an extensive trade, and being the residence of many citizens of mercantile reputation and enterprise, New-Orleans already claims high rank. Happily situated on the only effective outlet that connects the western states and territories with the sea, it must become the grand deposit for the surplus productions of the extensive countries which stretch from the Allegheny mountains to the distant and yet unexplored western frontiers of Louisiana—countries rich beyond calculation, in natural resources, and daily increasing in population, and improving in arts. To this city, as a centre, the Missouri, the Ohio, the Mississippi, and all their tributary streams will annually convey their treasures and will ere long be the channels of an immense reverting commerce.
New-Orleans is, moreover, the only city or town in this territory; the only general market for the consumption or commercial transfer of property, either imported or produced from the soil. The city therefore has great claims on your most affectionate patronage. Although not neglected heretofore, and of late greatly benefited by the care of the municipality, yet much remains to be done to organize a more energetic police, to improve the streets, to enforce cleanliness, and above all, to take every measure, with the merciful aid of almighty God, to preserve the health, and promote the comfort of the inhabitants, and make charitable provisions for the relief of poverty and sickness. How far therefore the present municipality, or to vest the care of the city in a corporate body differently organized, is an enquiry worthy of your serious deliberation.
Having said thus much concerning the welfare of the commercial centre of the territory, my reflections are naturally turned towards the interest of agriculture. On agriculture as a basis, rests all the real prosperity of a country. The people who draw their wealth from the soil they inhabit are truly independent. Amongst such a people commerce makes her most liberal returns, and enterprise finds the most agreeable field for exertion. Commerce and agriculture are as intimately connected, as the mother with the offspring to which she gives birth, and nourishes. The real interest of the merchant and planter is the same, and he is no friend to either who would wish to divide them.—Permit me to remind you then, that the interest of the territory would be benefited by an early attention to our internal intercourse, particularly to our rivers, creeks, roads and levies; and that some liberality judiciously applied to these interesting objects might be attended with beneficial effects.
In advertizing to your primary duties, I have yet to suggest one, than which none can be more important or interesting—I mean some general provision for the education of youth. If we revere science for her own sake, or for the innumerable benefits she confers on society—if we love our children, and cherish the laudable ambition of being respected by our posterity, let not this great duty be overlooked. Permit me to hope, then, that under your patronage, seminaries of learning will prosper, and the means of acquiring information, be placed within the reach of each growing family. Under a free government, every citizen has a country, because he partakes of the sovereignty, and may fill the highest offices. Free America will always present flattering prospects for talents and merit.—Let exertion then be made, to rear up our children in the paths of science and virtue, and to impress upon their tender hearts a love of civil and religious liberty.
Among the several states of the union, an ingenious emulation happily prevails, in encouraging literature, and literary institutions, and some of these are making rapid strides towards rivaling the proudest establishments of Europe. In this sentiment, so favourable to the general good, you gentlemen, I am certain, will not hesitate to join. I deem it unnecessary to trouble you with any detail of arrangements—I am, however, persuaded that parsimonious plans will seldom succeed—my advice therefore is, that your system be extensive, and liberally supported.
As connected with the education of our youth, every constitutional encouragement should be given to ministers of the gospel.—"Religion exalts a nation, while sin is the reproach of any people."—It prepares us for those vicissitudes which so often chequer human life—It deprives even misfortune of her victory—It invites to harmony and good will in this world, and affords a guaranty for happiness hereafter.
Before I conclude, gentlemen, I should be wanting in duty, did I not solicit your attention to the militia of the territory.
In the age in which we live, as well as in almost every one that has preceded it, we find that neither moderation, nor wisdom, nor justice, can protect a people against the encroachments of tyrannical power. The abundance of agriculture; the advantages of legislation; the usefulness of the arts—in a word, every thing dear to a free people, may be considered as insecure, unless they are prepared to resist aggression.—Hence we find, that the congress of the United States, and the legislature of the several states, are particularly solicited to keep the citizens armed and disciplined; and I persuade myself a policy so favourable to the general safety, will be pursued by this assembly.
In all our arrangements for the publick convenience, let me advise a prudent economy.—Extravagance in a government, leads inevitably to embarrassment.—Liberalty, but not profuseness; economy, but not parsimony; should be your guide.
In all your deliberations, gentlemen, permit me

to recommend a free, candid, and dispassionate discussion, as the best means of insuring an harmonious and useful session.
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE. New Orleans, December 4, 1804.
Friday, December 7, 1804.
The committee appointed to prepare an answer to the Governor's Speech, made a report, which being read, was agreed to, as follows:
TO HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR CLAIBORNE. COUNCIL CHAMBER, December 7.
SIR, We beg leave respectfully to join our congratulations with yours, on the first meeting of the legislature of this territory, and to return our thanks for your excellent and comprehensive speech.
Our union with a wise and free people, and our connexion with their just government, under whose auspices they have so soon become powerful; who have made such rapid advances in agriculture and commerce; and who have been in the continual enjoyment of liberty, of laws, and of uninterrupted peace, make us look forward to the pleasing prospect of permanent aggrandizement. Upon us has devolved the honourable and important trust of first giving to this flourishing district such laws as the wants and interests of its inhabitants may suggest; and however great may be the obstacles we have to surmount, our patriotism forbids us to shrink from the attempt. Whatever talents we possess, shall be faithfully employed to ensure, as far as in us lies, an able and faithful discharge of that arduous task. Our anxious solicitude for the effect of our labours, is lessened by the hope of the aid we shall derive from the wisdom and experience of your excellency, and our confidence in your willingness to assist in all measures which may tend to promote the publick good.
Your advice, and our own inclination, will make us endeavour to avoid the evils resulting from impetuous or careless innovation, on the one hand, or from indolence or timidity on the other. A system of jurisprudence, suited to the interest, and as much as possible, to the habits of the citizens, will occupy our first attention; persuaded that without it, the territory remains subject to great inconvenience. And although your excellency, from a daily expectation of some fixed government, found yourself under the necessity of delaying the organization of regular tribunals of justice, yet we are fully persuaded that according to existing circumstances, you acted for the best, and with the purest intentions, in establishing the temporary courts which lately existed. We cannot omit this opportunity of testifying, that an authority almost without limit, was upon all occasions exercised by you with a moderation unexampled. Indeed when we reflect, that you were obliged to exercise at the same instant, the several duties of governor, intendant, chief justice, and commander in chief, and consider also the interruption arising from the free access which our citizens had to your person, at all times, and upon all occasions, great or trivial, we are more surprised that so much has been done, than that more has not been effected.
No time will be lost on our part, to give the judicial authorities a fit and convenient direction; to shorten and simplify the forms of practice, and so far as may be, to prevent the delay of justice. We will also endeavour, in forming a system of criminal jurisprudence, to avoid a too sanguinary or cruel scale of punishment, by tempering severity with mercy. The establishment of inferior tribunals, will be early attended to; and we entirely agree with your excellency, in the advantages that will result from the laying out the territory into several judicial districts, whereby justice will be brought to the very doors of our fellow citizens.
The city of New Orleans, has great claims on the patronage of the legislature; and it will be our care to vest such powers in a municipal body, as will enable it to organize a more energetic police, to preserve, with the aid of God, the health of the inhabitants, and to effect the other desirable ends designated in your address.
Our best attention will be directed to the establishment of publick seminaries, for the education of youth, and the advancement of learning and science; and every constitutional encouragement shall be given to ministers of the Holy Religion, which blunts the edge of misfortune, and invites to harmony and mutual good will, in this world, and gives us the glorious promise of happiness in the next.
Convinced that neither moderation, nor wisdom, nor justice, can always secure to a people, the enjoyment of peace, our attention will necessarily be directed to the organization of the militia of the territory, and to devise such measures as will best tend to keep our fellow citizens armed and disciplined, for the protection of our laws and our government, and for the preservation of the blessings we enjoy under them.
In our several arrangements we shall never lose sight of a prudent economy; and we entreat that your excellency, will from time to time, favour us with such communications and suggestions, as may enable us the better to execute our high and important trust.
President of the Council. J. POYDRAS, By the President, JAMES WORKMAN, Sec.
Continuation of Foreign Intelligence received by the brig Flora, from Liverpool.
LONDON, December 1.
The Monitor has, for the amusement of its readers before the grand farce of the Coronation, brought forward, with most ridiculous ostentation, a pitiful story about a conspiracy, in which Mr. Taylor, the British envoy to the Elector of Hesse Cassel, is said to be implicated. After reading this miserable and disgusting trash, we find it asserted that in May, 1803, certain persons applied to Mr. Taylor, stating the grievances under which they laboured since the French conquest, representing that they were organized to the number of 170,000, and that they longed for their deliverance and for their ancient government; a design which they hoped the renewal of the war would induce the British government to promote. It seems that this correspondence was obtained by the French government, in consequence of the arrest of M. M. Thum, two brothers, who are stated to have been the real parties in this transaction with Mr. Taylor. To this communication Mr. Taylor answered, that he should transmit it to his court. Most stress, however, is laid upon a paragraph in which the persons who write to Mr. Taylor say, that it is properly supported, the affair may be finished at a blow. From this, a project of assassination is inferred, but without the least ground, for the writers of the letter say, that if by the assistance of this country their preparations could be completed, the matter might be done at a blow, meaning evidently, that they would be able at once to make such an effort as to ensure the success of their design. If they had alluded to assassination why was it so necessary that their preparations should be supported by this country? Indeed there is not one word in Mr. Taylor's letter of the smallest consequence. He no doubt felt it his duty to take some notice of the communications made to him, but he has been discreet or fortunate enough not to compromise himself. Whether this was a real project for insurrection against the French yoke, which we have little doubt is exceedingly disgusting to the German Departments, it is not easy to say; in a country like France, the whole active population of which is in some shape or
other in the pay of the government, as regimented soldiers or regimented spies, there must be a great number of the latter perpetually on the watch to make or find materials to support their trade. It is not unlikely that this conspiracy may be of the manufacture of the Police itself. In consequence, however, of France swarming with wretches of this description, our ministers abroad should be extremely cautious how they admit to any sort of confidence or correspondence, persons whose character and connexions they do not perfectly know.
There seems a strange and unaccountable disposition in Buonaparte to represent himself as the object of assassination plots. This is one of those tricks that will hardly succeed more than once. If the people begin to doubt the truth of the charge, they soon after come to detest the hypocrisy that makes it, and they will in the end become indifferent whether such a man be assassinated or not. Buonaparte knows that the affection of the people of France for him is languid, and requires stimulants; but, if he loses that affection altogether, it will not be the imposture of assassination plots, or the affected importance of being singled out the victim of the publick enemies, that will restore him to favour. He should not talk of being assassinated. It only gives the hint.
If the petty princes of Germany refuse to admit our ministers on account of such charges as these, it must be in deference to Buonaparte's power—not to his reasons. And, if they did refuse our ministers, what would be the great harm? Yet Buonaparte's anxiety, his weak and frivolous attempts to harass us on the continent, show rather a waspish, impotent malignity, than a conscious superiority; and he must injure himself even in the opinion of the French by such pitiful conduct.
The coronation is at length fixed for to-morrow, the 2d of December. Infinite were the preparations for this raree show. What a disgrace for the revolutionary philosophy, that in the very head quarters of philosophy, in the capital that never more was to be polluted by Priestcraft or Kingcraft, a Pope is sent for a thousand miles to crown an Emperor, and him too "a vice of Kings"—a cuture of the Empire and the rule. Yet the rabble, it seems, are infinitely more delighted with this, than they were with the procession of the Goddess of Reason. We are almost as anxious to hear how this farce goes off to-morrow at Paris, as to see how Young Roscius is received this evening at Covent Garden Theatre.
The Paris papers contain little political news of a general nature. There are rumours of Prussia having agreed to act as mediator between Russia & France. It was supposed that general Brune might not leave Constantinople, or would be induced to return, by the Porte complying with his demands. But this, considering the influence of Russia there, seems very improbable. Morn. Chron.
FROM THE FRENCH PAPERS.
PARIS, Nov. 19.—The official journal of this day publishes the report of the imperial attorney general to the following effect:
Two brothers, Daniel and Charles Thum, had, during the late war with the emperor of Germany, carried on a correspondence with very distinguished personages on the other side of the Rhine, under the name and character of Chiefs of a Conspiracy of the departments on this side of the Rhine, which they stated to consist of about 150,000 men.
They pointed out the chiefs of this conspiracy, the organization of the army, and the means of attack—Plans for the campaign, the peace with the Emperor, &c. awhile put an end to their impositions, and they then dropped the correspondence; but when the war with England broke out, then it appeared right to Daniel and Charles Thum, to open a new correspondence with those instruments of assassination and plots, who surround the French empire like a cordon, under the title of English Diplomatic Agents.
They accordingly on the 29th of May, 1803, addressed themselves by letter to Mr. Taylor, minister of the King to the Elector of Hesse Cassel. They announce a previous correspondence with Chevalier Varicourt and Mr. Wickham; and they offer the English government the assistance of this conspiracy. They propose to raise the thirteen Departments on the Bank of the Rhine, and to extend the flame on one side into ancient France, and to the Batavian Republic.
For these great services they only demand the moderate advance of 20,000l. sterling. On the 17th of June following, Mr. Taylor prostitutes the title of Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannick Majesty, by acknowledging in that capacity the receipt of such a letter, which he says he has dispatched to his Government, and regrets that he shall not be able to communicate an answer sooner than six weeks.
In the mean time, however, he solicits the continuation of that correspondence; and communicates the secret of the sympathetic ink, made in the same manner as that of his companion Drake; with a solution of sugar of lead in eight parts of water.
At length they inform Mr. Taylor of the arrival of his majesty the Emperor in the newly acquired departments; and they promise, that if the English government will furnish the means of accelerating the preparations of the confederacy, it was possible to finish, at a single blow, all their misfortunes.
On the 8th of August they fabricate another letter to Mr. Taylor, in the name of the Cisrhene Confederation. They also inclosed a letter for the King of England, and another for his council, giving the fullest details of the pretended means and force of the confederation.
On the 1st of September, Mr. Taylor answers, though not altogether in so official a manner, the letters which he had received under the name of Dr. Ihler, one of the conspirators; he gives him his address in order that the correspondence might be kept up; and assures him, that if the answer from his government shall be favourable, he would find means of establishing the correspondence, without being subject to so many risks or delays.
Every thing so far smiled on Mr. Taylor, from the first idea of the single blow aimed at the life of the emperor on his journey, to the less expeditious but grander scheme, of kindling the flames of war in all the departments adjoining the Rhine, as well as in the Batavian Republic. Unfortunately, the flattering hope of seeing so many crimes and miseries realized, vanished from the English agent, and the correspondence ceased by the arrest of Charles Thum, who was betrayed by his brother.
Charles Thum being interrogated, confessed all those facts which are in evidence, and which would easily have been proved, both by the minutes in his own hand writing, by the original letters of Mr. Taylor, and by the different seals and devices of the said pretended confederation.
The above, which was reported by the Attorney General of the Criminal Tribunal of Mayence, was also confirmed by the signature of the imperial attorney general.
The following are letters, or extract of letters, from the papers joined to the report:—
A
Eisenbourg, May 29, 1803. Jean Danien Ihler, chief of the correspondence of the Cisrhene Confederacy, to Mr. Taylor, Minister of his Majesty the King of Great-Britain to his Highness the Elector of Hesse Cassel.
SIR, The leading chiefs of the Cisrhene Confederacy,
which has the honour to be known not only by Col. Duval at Weimar, but also by the Chevalier Varicourt and Mr. Wickham himself, have directed me, Sir, to address you, in order to make known to you that Confederacy, the designs and strength of which must be known by the Correspondence which was maintained through me with Mr. Wickham, minister, with the armies of the belligerent powers in Germany, through the medium of M. M. the Baron of A——, of Redenhausen, at the end of the year 1800, and the beginning of 1801, still exists; that the chiefs, as well as all the individuals composing it, still sigh for their deliverance from the yoke that oppresses them; and that they have not a more ardent wish than to break the fetters that enslave them, and prevent them from returning to the dominion of their ancient masters.
The war between his majesty the king your sovereign, and the French government, rekindled by the arrogance and perfidy of the latter, has revived their hopes that, by the aid of your government, they may be enabled to tame the French pride, and to re-establish the happiness of near six millions of individuals, the great majority of whom are animated with the same desire.
I entreat you, therefore, Sir, to inform your government, as soon as possible, of this overture, and to unite your efforts to obtain a prompt reply on their part to the question, whether the rising of thirteen departments at least will assist their plans? if they will deign to aid the Confederacy with their subsidies, and risk upon the good faith of those who, but for the unfortunate peace of Luneville, would have shown themselves worthy of their protection, a moderate advance of 20,000l. which will be necessary to the confederacy for its re-organizations, and for arming the confederates; an armament which has hitherto been neglected since the conclusion of the peace of Luneville and Amiens.
It is not necessary to paint the advantages which will result to the operations of your government from this division of the enemy's force; it will be sufficient for me to tell you, that between the four departments of the left Bank, and a part of those bordering upon ancient France, all the low countries, formerly Austria, are for us; that we can reckon upon a great part of the inhabitants of the United Provinces of Holland, and that consequently the attack will fall upon the most delicate part of the enemy's territory, and will serve to cover the states of Hanover, or to cause them to be evacuated if the enemy dare in fact to occupy them.
You will acknowledge the receipt of this letter by a reply, which I entreat you to address, to be left at the post-office at Hattersheim, near Frankfort, where an agent of the leading chiefs, who is upon his journey to make dispositions to re-organize the Confederacy, will come for it the 13th of June next.
I am directed to give you previously, all the documents which without injuring the secret, may be necessary to you. If, however, you shall advise a surer mode of correspondence than the post, be so good as to tell me so in your answer. M.
B
FROM MR TAYLOR TO MR. DJ—N.
SIR, Cassel, June 17. I have had the honour to receive your letter, dated the 29th of May, which however, did not reach me till Thursday last. I make no delay in informing you, that I transmitted it to my government by a safe conveyance; but the occupation of Cuxhaven by the French, intercepting the direct communication, I think I may be six weeks before I receive an answer.
In the mean time, I shall be rejoiced to receive from you some information on the important subject of your communication, begging of you to address your letter to me for the future, simply to Mr. Taylor, under cover to M. Doerfield at Hesse Cassel.
For an additional security, I beg you will use for the most important parts of your letter, a sympathetic ink composed of a solution of one part of sugar of lead in eight parts of water. The composition which will make such writing legible, not being generally known, I think you may without danger trust your secrets to it. I have the honour of being, with high consideration, Sir, your very humble and obedient servant,
BROOK TAYLOR.
Minister plenipotentiary of his Britannick Majesty to the Elector of Hesse Cassel.
Cypher C. is a letter from Ihler, the head of the confederacy, to Mr. Taylor, mentioning that every exertion was used to organize their plans, and pointing out the manner in which the correspondence was hitherto to be managed.
Cypher D. is a paper purporting to be a petition from the council general and chiefs of the Cisrhene Confederacy to his Majesty, and is dated the first of August, 1803.
The paper states that the petitioners, in common with their fellow subjects, enjoyed tranquillity and happiness under their former sovereigns. They found uncontrolled exercise of religion. Offices and rewards were left open to talents and industry. In short, they had much to boast of, with but few grounds of complaint. Since their incorporation with France, they complain, however, that all their privileges have either been abridged or destroyed. Their manufactures they represent as being materially injured; their nobility and clergy degraded or despoiled; their contributions to the general expenditure exorbitant; their religious fands annihilated; their posts of honour and profit occupied by foreigners unacquainted with their manners and habits, and attached to the natives by no tie of mutual desires, wishes or wants. They declare, therefore, that they had long since formed the resolution of emancipating themselves from the French yoke, or of perishing in the attempt. Previous to the conclusion of the treaties of Luneville and Amiens their means and plan of insurrection were nearly matured. These treaties, however, destroyed their projects, and almost ruined their hopes. The renewal of hostilities they consider as favourable to the renewal of their designs. The division of the forces of France they naturally viewed as a means of rendering them less formidable. They, therefore, had formed the determination of recurring to their former design, but their preparations in 1800, and 1801, had exhausted their resources. They, therefore, applied to his Majesty for pecuniary assistance to enable them to re-organize their means of asserting that independence after which they had long sighed. To show that this was no insurrection that could be easily crushed, they state that eight millions of men are ready to take up arms for the restoration of their former happiness, and they trust that by his Majesty's assistance they will show themselves equal to the task of throwing off the hateful yoke of France. They add, that a hundred and seventy thousand individuals had sworn either to succeed in this grand attempt, or to risk the ruin of their fortunes and lives in the struggle.
The next paper in order is one addressed to the privy council of his Britannick Majesty.
The representation begins by mentioning that the existence of a confederacy had been disclosed to M. Albini at the end of the year 1800; that the early part of February 1801 was fixed for an insurrection, but on receiving the intelligence of the conclusion of the treaty of Luneville, they were forced to abandon, for a time, their plans of a general rising. It was to M. Albini they first communicated their designs, but, after this treaty was concluded, he having given
up all connexion with them, they were forced to remain quiet. The present moment they consider as, in every point of view, favourable for the renewal of their plan. They built their hopes of success on the divided state of the French armies—the increasing anti-pathy to France—the augmented force of the confederacy—the disposition of the inhabitants on the other side of the Rhine to join their cause—the desertion of the troops, and the present feelings of the people of Holland, driven almost to desperation by French cruelties and exactions. With these views they state that they had disclosed their plan to Mr. Taylor, the British ambassador at Hesse Cassel, and that in expectation of his answer, they had begun to re-organize the confederacy. As to their plan of rising, they mention that they should begin by seizing all the principal fortresses, and, at the same time, take into custody all the leading functionaries attached to the French interest. They should proclaim the object of their rising to be the restoration of their ancient laws, religion, liberty, and happiness. They should divide their forces into four bodies, severally destined to occupy the country bordering on the Moselle; to invest the frontiers of France from Namar to Dunkirk; to proceed to Holland and assist the inhabitants in expelling the French from that country. As to the future condition of their country in case their exertions were successful, they propose that it shall be an independent state under the guarantee of other powers, and as they profess their attachment to Royalty, they express their wishes to have his Royal Highness the Duke of York for their sovereign. They conclude, after a statement of the reduced state of their funds in consequence of their preparations in 1800 and 1801, to request a grant of 20,000l. which will, they say, fully answer their purposes.
Cypher F. is a paper addressed to Mr. Taylor, in his quality of our ambassador at the court of Hesse Cassel.
It is merely a matter of form, as to the mode of carrying on their future correspondence, as Mr. Taylor had declared that no answer could be expected before the end of six weeks. The letter also alludes to the statements furnished in the preceding documents.
Cypher G. is of a similar description.
Letter from Mr. Taylor to Mr. J——. C.
September 1, 1803.
SIR—I have received by the last post from Frankfort, your two letters of the 11th and the 19th of August, with the subjoined packet; that of the 24th of July, of which you speak, has not reached me; it is with pleasure that I inform you that your packet came by a secure way, and promptly to its destination.
Not knowing any person at Frankfort in whom I can entirely confide, I pray you to address still your letters under an envelope to M. D——, and in case I receive a favourable answer from my government, we shall doubtless find the means of establishing our correspondence without being subject to so much risk and delay. I have the honour to be, &c.
Endorsed on the letters arrived at Worms, Monday the 5th of September.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Echo, Record, 5 days from New-York, Beef, Pork, and Wine, R. Bowden & Co. Brig Eliza, Nye, 24 days from Boston, Salt, to the Master—On the night of the 2nd inst. in lat. 37, lon. 75, 30, was run foul of by a large brig, which carried away her bowsprit, and head sails: the capt. of the brig told him that his bow was above in —left the stock of his anchor and two feet of the shank upon the forecastle—Capt. N. lay to for him some time—he heard orders given to clear away the boat.
Schooner Regulus, Richardson, 4 days from New-York—On Tuesday, off the Capes, supplied sloop Eliza, from North Carolina for New-York, with provisions—On Sunday this sloop had picked up the crew of a New-Haven brig, commanded by Joseph Thomas, from St. Croix bound to New-York with Sugar and Rum—she had run foul of a brig on the 2nd inst. and sunk in ten minutes—This we hope is the same brig reported by Capt. Nye.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Sch't Regulus, Richardson, New-York. CLEARED. Brig Peggy, Shirley, West-Indies. Sch't Sally, Norman, York-Town. Sloop Hetty-Maria, Hanneford, Edenton.
O'Meara's Packet will positively sail for Alexandria on SUNDAY. Feb. 8.
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF STRATTON & COLE, Will dissolve by mutual consent, on Thursday the 14th of March next.
ALL those who are indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given:—And those who have claims, will bring them in for adjustment, and payment as quick as their business can be settled.
On the same day, will be Sold, at Publick Auction, if not previously disposed of at private Sale,
ALL THEIR STOCK OF GOODS, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
GROCERIES AND SHOP UTENSILS, ALSO—THE TWO HOUSES,
Now occupied by them on Campbell's Wharf, which is an excellent stand for business.
JOHN STRATTON, JOSIAH COLE.
February 8. 400
NOTICE.
THE Commissioners in a Commission of Bankrupt, awarded and issued against John Cowper & Co. intend to meet at the Norfolk Hotel, tomorrow 9th instant, at 12 o'clock—when and where the Creditors of the said Bankrupt, who have already proved their debts, under the said Commission, are notified to attend, in order to choose one or more Assignee or Assignees of the Bankrupts, their estate and effects, in the room of Francis S. Taylor, John Davidson, and James Howat. February 8. 401
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
ON Thursday night, January 31, the Store of the Subscribers was broken open, and the following quality of Boots and Shoes stolen, the number of each cannot be ascertained exactly, but the value is estimated at about 300 to 400 dollars. Back-strapped English Boots, fair tops—Sawtooth do. English and American—Men's fine Shoes, and grained do.—Women's Leather Slippers, and Chinul Pumps. The above reward will be given to any person who shall detect the thieves, and recover the property, or a just proportion for any part thereof.
BOWMAN & WALKER. February 1. 388
A FEW COPIES OF THE ODES OF ANACREON,
Translated from the Greek By THOMAS MOORE, Esq. With notes, critical and explanatory; and ornamented with an elegantly engraved portrait of the Translator. Have been received and for sale at this Office.

NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. All those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given. MARTIN FISK.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE,
 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection.  20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar.  20 do. Second do. do.  Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls.  12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy.  Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes and quarter casks.  20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each.  20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh.  60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2.  50 do. Mould Candles.  50 do. Dips do.  20 do. Spermaceti do.  150 do. Brown Soap.  50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use.  50 Casks do. in good shipping order.  50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each.  6 do. Glass Tumblers.  50 Kegs Butter, for family use.  200 Reams Wrapping Paper.  100 do. Writing do.  150 do. Printing do.  150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d.  50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d.  6 do. Flooring Brads.  Tacks of different sizes.  50 Bags of Pimento.  15 do. White Ginger in the Root.  30 lbs. Nutmegs.  10 do. Mace.  40 do. Cinnamon.  50 do. Cloves.  100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo.  10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre.  Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes.  3000 lbs. Copperas.  1000 do. Allum.  500 Bags Patent Shot.  50 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder.  15 M. Gun Flints.  100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each.  50 Bolts Oznaburgs.  Seine Twine.  50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil.  30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes.  Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds.  100 Sides Soak Leather.  50 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed.  10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality.  Morocco-Skins of all kinds.  1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots.  1 do. do. do. Shoes.  2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips.  20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes.  150 Italian Straw Carpets.  100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones.  ALSO, A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 230
FRESH RAISINS.
A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS.
For Sale by MARTIN FISK. January 11. tf 336
The Subscriber intending to carry on the LUMBER BUSINESS extensively in all its various branches, has taken into partnership with him Mr. RICHARD J. COX. No pains will be spared to give general satisfaction, in which it is hoped they will be able to succeed, being provided with hands and lighters for the purpose of delivering lumber along side of vessels in any part of the harbour. This part of the business will be conducted under the firm of RICHARD J. COX & CO. The subscriber carries on his other business as usual, storage on the lowest terms.
January 7. tm 327
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. Gilliat & Mackinder. November 5. tf 222
NORFOLK DRAW-BRIDGE COMPANY, JANUARY, 1805, 1805.
THE Directors have this day declared a Dividend of five per cent, on the Capital Stock, for the half year, which will be payable to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives, after the 14th February next. 350 WILLIAM CAMMACK, Treasurer.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A WET NURSE,
To whom liberal wages will be given.—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. January 4. tf 326
AVIS AUX FRANCAIS.
Le sous Commissaire des Relations Commerciales de France, en Virginie, à la résidence de Norfolk, invite les Citoyens Français, Negocians, Marchands, Marins, et Passagers, actuellement en Virginie, de se présenter en sa Chancellerie depuis le 16 jusqu'au 28 Janvier, 1805, pour affaires qui les concernent; & il prévient ceux éloignés de Norfolk, qu'ils pourront, au même effet, se présenter chez Messrs. Cagneau , négociant à Petersburg, Chevallier , négociant à Richmond, & Teterel négociant à Williamsburg.
Norfolk, le 12 Janvier, 1805. tf 344
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
LISBON SALT,
For sale, on board the Brig Superior, Captain Wallington. Apply to WILLIAM PENNOCK. January 21. tf 359
LANDING THIS DAY,
On Newton's Wharf, from Schooner ELIZA, 60 Puncheons fine flavoured Nevis RUM. For sale by WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. January 30. tf 374
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker.
Who has for sale, on very low terms, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf
JUST LANDED,
From the Brig ANN MARIA, William B. SUGGS, Master, from MADEIRA, A PARCEL OF CHOICE WINES,
Put up by the House of OLIVIERA, viz. 5 Pipes Brazil Madeira, 6 years old. Assorted in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, the greater part being fit for immediate use. 5 do. do. 4 do. 20 do. London Particular, 3 do. 20 do. do. Vintage 1803. 10 do. London Market, do. ON HAND ALSO, MADEIRA WINE, of a former importation. 40 Pipes Holland Gin. 50 Puncheons Antigua RUM. 200 Gin Cases. 150 Jugs, and 24 Casks Dutch Linseed Oil. 4 Boxes assorted Dutch Paper. 1 do. Quilts. 1000 lbs. Sheathing Paper. 20 Casks assorted Nails. 75 Barrels Ship Bread. 90 Hogsheads Petersburg New Tobacco. 700 Barrels Turpentine. 50 do. Rosin. 200 Gallons Spirits Turpentine. 44 Barrels Cargo and Mess Pork. 20 do. New-York Prime Beef. The whole will be sold very low, and on long credit, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO DAILY LOOK FOR
100 Puncheons Windward Island Rum. AND WILL SELL BILLS ON LONDON, PHILADELPHIA, AND NEW-YORK. January 2. eplm 319
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804. THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gotenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 43
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Amira, 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-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
50 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 130 Barrels prime NEW YORK, } PORK. 300 do. CAROLINA, } 150 Half Barrels CRACKERS. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 45 do. CLARET. 5 Barrels COCOA. 12 Casks NOTEAU.—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. November 6. tf 218 CASH FOR Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading.
LANDING THIS DAY From the Schooner Susan, from Jamaica, on Newton's Wharf, Fifty Three Puncheons RUM. For sale by Moses Myers. December 19. tf 296
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE AND FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
LIVERPOOL SALT. The Cargo of the Brig Catharine, now lying at Newton's Wharf, for sale by Moses Myers. December 19. tf 297
13,000 Butts File May SALT—a Butt. 150,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR. 340 Pipes of 4th proof Spanish BRANDY. 50 do. Valencia WINE. 10 do. Cognac BRANDY. 180 do. Best Holland GIN. 100 Casks do. do. 1200 Empty GIN CASES. 40 Hogsheads, } CLARET, Choice Quality. 30 Casks, } 20 Pipes, } London Particular Madeira WINE. 10 Hogsheads, } 10 Qr. Casks, } 200 Pieces RUHLA SHEETING. 260 do. Ravens DUCK. 75 do. Holland do. 100 Barrels Boston BEEF. 50 do. PORK. For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by Moses Myers. November 26. tf 250
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms it to inoculate from. * * He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 326
An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 326
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Bona Vista, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Casks, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
FOUND, By a Negro Boy in the Street, A Fifty Dollar BANK NOTE, The owner by describing the same, may have it again by paying the expense of this advertisement, on application at this office. Jan. 2. 324
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company, (For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit, 24 Piles 36 feet long, 12 by 12 48 do. 46 do. do. 40 do. 56 do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14 200 Braces, 11 do. 6 by 14 180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 9 300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14 118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14 1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6 17500 Superficial feet of 3 } inch plank, in } 30 do. The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—or they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line. The Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.—The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 31. tf 315
NOW LANDING On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN, Capt. Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 237
ANTIGUA RUM. TO-MORROW WILL BE LANDED, On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the brig Albert, Capt. Webb, 105 Puncheons Choice ANTIGUA RUM, which is offered for sale, on very moderate terms, by HARRISON ALLMAND. ON HAND ALSO, 70 Hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 30 Barrels Loaf do. And a few Hogsheads Molasses. January 14. tm 399
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE, 100 Hogsheads Prime Old Petersburg and Richmond TOBACCO. C. & F. Whittle. December 12. 278
WILL BE LANDED TO-MORROW, From on board Schooner Mohawk, 175,000 lb. PRIME COFFEE, For Sale, by WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. Jan. 21. tf 333
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Comprising
 Platillas, brown Hollands, Britains, Sheetings, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempens Hessian, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheetings and light Canvas.  Also, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddlers, black Satin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very best qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippets of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, 50 do. good quality St. Jago do. 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. 250 M. corn cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 cases superiour Quilts, &c.  I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5. tf 273
ANTIGUA RUM.
THIS DAY, While Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner General Pakenham, Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. & F. Whittle. October 32. tf 189
LEVIN DORSEY;
At the corner of Fayette and Wide Water Streets, Town-Point ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeromick Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales: Brass Dividers, &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affiant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Plots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. * * Orders for every species of Brass Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 53
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
FOR SALE,
ONE OR MORE OF THOSE FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSES, Lately built by the Subscriber on Maxwell's Wharf. The goodness of the materials, the fidelity of the workmanship, and the pains which have been taken to secure them against fire from without, must render them an object to the Commission interest. The wharf has been newly repaired, and is in excellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to merchants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms enquire of the subscriber. J. K. READ. December 14. tf 281
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
New-York Superfine FLOUR,
727 Barrels, 48 Half do.—for Sale by MOSES MYERS. January 16. tf 248
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance