Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-04-25 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 25, 1806.
[NO. 121.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1806.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLE, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Logwood, Lead, Mahogany, Molasses, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
Table with 3 columns: Destination, Rate, Remarks. Lists insurance rates for various locations like Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden.
Prices of Stocks.
Table with 3 columns: Stock Name, Price, Remarks. Lists stock prices for Virginia Bank, Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, and United States Bank.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM...
For CHARLESTON, (To sail on Sunday next) the well accommodated Sloop PACKET, John Swett, master.
FOR CHARTER, The American Ship FOXWELL, Mitchell, master, burthen 280 tons.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The new and fast sailing Brig FAME, G. Blake, master.
For Sale, or Charter, The stout copper bottom SHIP WOODROP SIMS, John P. Davis, Master.
For Freight, or Charter, The Brig ELIZABETH, R. Barclay, Master.
For CHARTER, The good Ship FAME, 915 bds. burthen, now in port and in complete order.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MONTICELLO, John Desmarais, Master.
FOR SALE, The new Brig BETSEY, Burthen 155 tons, now lying at Calvert's wharf.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 50 Hogsheads Muscovada SUGAR, 40 Puncheons St. Vincents RUM.
WANTED, A SHIP, to carry 180m lumber. April 18. tf 679
Landing on our Wharf, for Sale, Antigua RUM, by the ship Mount Vernon, St. Martin's SUGARS, by the schooner Virginia.
The schooner VIRGINIA, about 700 barrels, for Sale or Charter. April 18. tf 680
Direct for LIVERPOOL, The SHIP TWO BROTHERS, James Parrington, Master.
FOR AMSTERDAM, The good Snow ECHO, Jacob Forman, Master.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, Samuel Read, Master.
FOR TOBAGO, The Schooner ADAMS, John Hall, Master.
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner ELIZA, Capt. Hows.
For Bordeaux, In Fifteen Days, the fast sailing coppered Ship Susan and Sarah, Richard Manner, Master.
198 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 160 Tons loose, 28 Casks EARTHENWARE.
VESSEL, Who will receive on board said VESSEL, if applied to immediately, 150 hogsheads Tobacco on freight for Liverpool.
Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nixons, N. C.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettigill, jun. Master.
For London, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master.
On Thursday the 1st day of May next, will be sold at the Great Bridge, under a deed in Trust, to the highest bidder, for approved paper at 60 days.
FOURTEEN NEGROES, Consisting of Men, Women and Children, among them are three excellent SAWYERS, and HOUSE SERVANTS.
One Hundred Acres of Land, Lying at Edmund's Hill, Four Horses, Two Yoke of Oxen, Four Carts, One Riding Chair and One Stage, Pitt Saws, Axes, &c. &c.
118 Bags Caracas COCOA, 18 Barrels Superior quality SUGAR, 1 Bales COTTON.
FAMILY FLOUR, Of a superior quality, and Alexandria CRACKERS. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker.
150 Boxes Philadelphia White SOAP, For Sale by Wm. T. Stone.
I wish to Purchase, Six or Eight Negro BOYS, from 13 to 18 years of age. Thomas Warren.
WANTED, A TUTORESS, To undertake the charge and tuition of the Orphan Children now under the care of the Female Charitable Society.
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM.
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.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred.
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.
I will give the following prices for 200 Cords of OAK BARK, to be delivered at Satter's, free of damage.
TO LEASE, A convenient Building LOT, advantageously situated on Main-Street, not far from the Old Market place.
Two WARE-HOUSES, on Maxwell's wharf, upon moderate terms. Helen Read.
Landing from on board the brig Nancy, capt. Reynolds, from Barbary, and for sale by the subscriber, 60 Ihsds. Muscovado SUGAR.
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.
Also—This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEEF, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL.
135,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Landing this day on our wharf, for sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle.
FRESH TEAS, Just received from Philadelphia, in whole, half, and quarter chests, Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson.
CHASE'S TRIAL, THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL H. SMITH, Trial of Samuel Chase, An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, IMPEACHED.
TAKEN IN SHORT HAND, By Samuel H. Smith & Thomas Lloyd.
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
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.
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.
150 bags and 9 tierces Prime Green COFFEE—2 Pipes Country GIN. For Sale by Benjamin Ferguson.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 25, 1806.
Yesterday arrived here the Ship Dumfries, Capt. Beard, from London; Capt. B. has favoured us with London papers, but they are no later than those received by the Proteetress.
Captain Watson, in the Ship William Penn, arrived here from Nantes, he has favoured us with Paris papers to the 19th February, but they contain nothing which has not been anticipated by arrivals from England. Verbal accounts by the William Penn state, that there is no prospect of peace with England.
We are indebted to our attentive correspondent at Baltimore, for the American of Tuesday and Wednesday, which do not contain any thing of importance.
In our last we published the answer of Mr. Galatin, the Secretary of the Treasury, to a committee of the house of representatives, in which we remark something worse than a want of candour.—The importance of the subject, the high stations which all the parties fill, demanded a full, clear, and explicit answer. Will any one say that Mr. Galatin's is satisfactory? It neither denies what Mr. Randolph asserted, nor acquits Mr. Madison.
"No application has been made (says the Secretary) to draw money from the treasury for the purchase of the Floridas, &c." But that does not prove that an application for two millions was not made, without specifying the object. There were other circumstances, says the secretary, which may have produced the impression that an application was made. Now what were those circumstances? let the publick judge. No—they were not connected with official duties. This brings to our recollection Genet's language official, and language confidential: there is one language, and but one that ought to be used, and that is the language of truth, whether confidential or official.
The character of Mr. Randolph will not permit us for a moment to suppose that he would utter a falsehood, and if he has made so serious a charge under false impressions, it was due to Mr. Madison's character, that the circumstances which produced those false impressions should have been stated.
A GOOD THING.—At a meeting of the common council of the city of London, during the debate upon addressing the king, respecting the new administration; as Mr. Walhman was concluding his observations, he saw Mr. Dixon shake his head at what he was saying, he concluded by observing, "that he was very sorry to see the gentleman shake his head" upon which Mr. Dixon instantly rose and observed, "truly I did shake my head, but there was nothing in it."
An Irish gentleman was lately describing Lord Grosvenor's elegant house, with the rooms and furniture, observed, "we were next conducted into a room which contained the stag's horns, and other family pictures."
Our Democratick Editors, have generally considered the LONDON MORNING CHRONICLE as one of themselves, and with some appearance of reason, for that paper has upon many occasions echoed back the fulsome adulations which have been lavished here upon men and measures of a certain character.
It may be amusing to them to see the language of that paper upon the subject that has produced the following remarks, which are copied from the Chronicle of the 27th Feb. Thus we see how finely our violent measures are to gain us partisans in Britain.
We are sorry to observe the intemperate manner in which the American Legislature has taken up the supposed subjects of complaint against this country. There is reason to think, however, that this violence will be discounted by the majority of the House of Representatives, or at least by the Senate, should intemperance succeed in the Popular Assembly.
As to the pressing of American seamen by our ships of war, it is very possible that instances of that sort have occurred, though we shall demand much better authority for the fact than the clamours of American Captains. But, on the other hand, it is notorious that there are many British seamen now serving on board American ships who when claimed may be represented as Americans. It is well known too, that by sailing two years from an American port, and, we believe, by means still more simple and compendious, such as forged certificates, many British sailors by birth are converted into American citizens, and these persons, in many instances, may be the American sailors pressed. We have no doubt whatever, that in 19 cases out of 20 the pressed men are British subjects by birth, fraudulently and falsely certified as Americans.
But allowing that native Americans have sometimes been pressed by British vessels, is not that a grievance which may be amicably adjusted between the two Governments? Is it necessary that the American Government, as if upon a denial of justice and satisfaction, should enact laws which in their scope and tendency amount to a legislation, subversive of the dearest rights and privileges of other independent nations? If the American Government is to enact new laws for the definition of piracy, and for its punishment too, in a summary way, they will see where this may end.
The proposal to legislate against a supposed grievance of this sort, and to enact a new municipal law for the offence committed by foreigners, we think has a novel and rather presumptuous appearance, because if the grievance be of that severity as to justify an appeal to force, war is the natural remedy on the denial of justice. The course adopted, indeed, breathes a spirit of hostility, but it appears to lay down a new and false principle of legislation. Self-defence against an unjust attack is the right of all; but to encourage men by bounties to resist when probably they are in the wrong, or at least where a legal appeal to justice lies open, is a most extraordinary proceeding. A captain of an English frigate may be tried and executed, as a pirate, by an American tribunal, for reclaiming on board an American fishing boat, one of his own runaway seamen, and
any person resisting this attempt to reclaim such runaway, are promised a bounty of 200 dollars. And if an American seaman is impressed, he and his heirs, &c. are entitled to recover 50 dollars per month, to be attached upon debts owing to the country impressing such seamen.
Perhaps there never was exhibited before the world so strange a specimen of legislation; but we can consider it as nothing but the effervescence of some warm heads, which the sober reflection of others will correct.
The other point, that of spoliations committed by this country, is one of much delicacy; but where it is so manifestly the interest of both parties to come to an amicable arrangement, we have no doubt that the dispute will be entirely adjusted. The Americans may, perhaps, have some cause of complaint, that after what they understood as an admitted relaxation of the strict and ancient law against the commerce carried on by neutrals with hostile countries and their colonies, or after a practical relaxation of that law, sufficient notice of a reverting to the old system was not given.—If the American Government can plead this, they are entitled to attention, because there can be no real contravention of a law, but where that law is known, not as a dead letter, but as the practical rule. In other respects the American claims, as far as we can judge from their arguments, are perfectly new, natural for them to assert, but utterly repugnant to the practice of this country in the best times, and to the rights of belligerent States on the soundest principles of publick law.
The whole of this important question, however, will probably soon come into discussion officially between the two countries; and we have no doubt, that while on the one hand prompt redress will be given for real injuries, not a jot will be yielded of those rights which this country has always asserted and exercised as just towards others, and essential to its own preservation.
WASHINGTON, April 21. On Saturday the Senate considered the bill, sent from the House of Representatives, repealing the acts laying duties on salt, and continuing in force, for a further time, the first section of the act, entitled, "an act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers," and struck out the two first sections which repeal the acts laying duties on salt.—Yeas 16—Nays 9. Nat. Intell.
[The duty therefore remains as it was, as the two first sections which contemplated the repeal of the duties in which the Senate has given in our judgment, a proof of wisdom.]
Our last paper contains an erroneous statement, into which we were led by an error in the journal of the Senate from which we made an extract relative to the proceedings of that body on the bill to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise.
In this statement the Yeas and Nays are given, as though they had been taken on the resolution offered by Mr. Tracy, whereas they were in fact taken on the motion of Mr. Tracy to postpone the bill, for the purpose of considering that resolution. Ibid.
PHILADELPHIA, April 21. On Saturday arrived the ship Victory, Waldron, 24 days from Jacquemel. Leith, March 24, ship Mary, Bumbury, from Baltimore. By this vessel, information was carried out to Hayti of the passage of the act prohibiting the intercourse with that island. The officers of the Haytian government discredited the intelligence, alleging that it was merely a stratagem of the Americans to lower the price of coffee.—The Mary was to sail in 8 days for Aux Cayes, to join the ship Eutaw, of and for Baltimore to sail the 14th April.
Also arrived this day the ship Bacchus, Morse, of Philadelphia, from Laguiera, was detained through the influence and advice of captain Lewis, of the Leander; who charged her with being despatched by the Americans at Laguiera, or by the Spanish government, to ascertain to what point the Leander was bound.—Capt. Morse finding himself thus unpleasantly situated, was about to dispose of his vessel to one of Miranda's officers.
The ship Bee, Huddel, of this port had been purchased, and taken into the service of Miranda. Ship Emperor had sailed from Port-au-Prince to join the Leander, but hearing at sea that the government of the United States, had resuscitated Ogden, she put back. Captain Lewis of the Leander had gone over land to consult the officers of the ship Emperor, and induce them to persevere in the expedition.
The Leander, Lewis, was to sail in 2 or 3 days, for Cumana. Several Americans had been induced to join her adventure; but the precise nature and object of her scheme was kept a profound secret.
NINTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, April 17.
Mr. Dana offered the following resolutions which he said it was not his purpose to press on the consideration of the House this session, if they should be found to interfere with other important business.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made for the better protection of the commerce and seamen of the United States against aggressions and outrages in the seas of the West Indies.
Resolved, That it is expedient to provide for regulating the conduct of such merchant vessels as, by agreement of the respective owners, may sail in concert for mutual assistance and defence in any lawful commerce, and also for settling, according to the course of proceeding in courts of admiralty, the respective rates of contribution to be made between them on account of any loss or damage which may be thereby incurred.
Resolved, That for the encouragement and security of seamen of the United States, it is expedient to make provision that registered ships or vessels, which may be employed in voyages to foreign ports after the day of next, shall not continue to enjoy the benefits and privileges appertaining to ships or vessels of the United States, unless some proportion of the mariners on board the same shall be citizens of the United States.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Gregg in the chair, on the bill making provision for the compensation of witnesses, who attended the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase.
Mr. J. Clay moved to insert after the word "summoned" "on behalf of the House of Representatives"—so as to limit the payment of witnesses to those summoned on behalf of the House of Representatives.
This motion prevailed—yeas 44—nays 39—when the committee rose and reported the bill.
The House concurred in the amendment made in committee of the whole—when the bill was read a third time and passed.
The committee who were appointed on the 21st March, 1806, to inquire into the conduct of Gideon Granger, post-master-general of the United
States, and report whether, in their opinion, the said Gideon Granger has so acted, in his capacity as post-master-general, as to require the interposition of the constitutional powers of this House, submit the following REPORT:
That the committee, without loss of time, engaged in the duties assigned them and have made some progress therein. It was the sincere desire of the committee that the enquiry should be concluded during the present session, as well as the wish of the post-master-general; but from the distance and dispersed situation of the witnesses, whose testimony was deemed necessary, and the approaching close of the session, it is found impracticable. While the committee regret the situation of a public officer labouring under the suspicious appearance of a constitutional scrutiny into his conduct—yet, in a government like ours, where watchfulness of men in office is the surest guarantee of the preservation of the liberty of the people, the public functionaries must yield their feelings to the general benefit, and endure a temporary inconvenience as an honourable sacrifice to the freedom of our institutions.
That a hasty and premature result is less to be desired on the part of an officer supported by a consciousness of the integrity of his conduct, than the suspension of an inquiry that may terminate in a satisfactory refutation of charges, which on the part of the accused, are affirmed to be without foundation, the committee have no hesitation in believing.
Justice to the publick as well as to the individual requires thorough investigation, which is found to be impossible before the final adjournment.
The committee, therefore, recommend a postponement of the inquiry until the next session of congress.
Ordered to lie on the table. FRIDAY, April 18. The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill supplementary to the fixing the naval peace establishment.
Much discussion took place on the details of this bill, and particularly on augmenting the number of officers beyond the number fixed by the act of 1801. Various motions were made to reject the parts of the bill having this effect, as well as to make an appropriation for building frigates to replace the Philadelphia and general Greene; all of which were disagreed to—when the bill was read a third time.
Mr. Chandler spoke in favour of, and Messrs. J. Clay and J. Randolph against its passage, which was carried—Yeas 58—Nays 28.
SATURDAY, April 19. The House concurred in the Message of the Senate, to amend the bill to carry into effect the treaty with the Chickasaw tribe of Indians, by striking out those sections which authorise a resort to military force to expel persons attempting to settle on certain lands in the Mississippi territory, without having received titles to the same from the United States—and having disagreed to the amendments passed by the Senate—Yeas 53—Nays 35—resolved to adhere to their disagreement thereto.
A short time after a message was received from the Senate stating that they had resolved to adhere to their amendment. The bill is consequently lost.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill authorising the settlement of the accounts of William Eaton.
This provides for the settlement of these accounts by the accounting officers of the treasury, under the direction of the secretary of state.
After much discussion the committee rose, and the bill was ordered to a third reading on Monday.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, February 22.
We are sorry to find, from the American papers, that the greatest efforts are making by the merchants, and by the party inimical to the interests of Great-Britain, to compel the congress to have recourse to hostilities against this country, because the British government has felt itself under the necessity of taking some measures to restrain in some degree the contraband and illicit trade carried on under American colours. It is to be hoped, however, that the congress will not suffer itself to be influenced by the unfounded representations of men who expect to enjoy all the advantages of neutrality, while they are violating every principle upon which it is founded, and who are in fact doing this country, under the cover of neutrality, more essential and permanent injury than they could do by open warfare. It certainly may happen, that some American merchants, meaning to act fairly and honestly as neutrals, may have sustained great inconvenience from the regulations which the British government has been forced to adopt; but instead of exclaiming against Great-Britain, they should blame those who are really guilty; they should endeavour to prevail upon the congress to put a stop to the gross violations of neutrality which are daily and openly practised, under the sanction of the American flag. Another charge which is brought against this country is, that great numbers of American sailors have been impressed and forced to serve in the British navy. That there may be a number of American seamen in the British navy, both as volunteers and impressed men, we do not deny; but we believe it will be difficult to find an instance where a man has been detained on board a British ship after producing proper evidence of his being an American subject. The similarity of language, manners, and appearance, renders it almost impossible to distinguish between the seamen of the two countries, and if, in some instances, Americans are compelled to serve on board British ships, we are convinced that a much greater number of British seamen are employed in American ships, with false certificates, stating them to have been born in America.
SUN. February 24.
Government have received advice that the French Emperor has issued an instrument, under his sign manual, dated from his Palace, at St. Cloud, by which he formally deposed the King of Naples, in nearly the following terms:
"We, Napoleon, by the grace of God, Emperor of the French and King of Italy, &c. &c. for divers weighty and sufficient causes, ourselves thereof unto specially moving, do hereby and from henceforth, solemnly depose from the throne and other sovereign authorities of his ancestors, Ferdinand the King of the two Sicilies, and from all which Princely titles and dignities, he is by virtue of this instrument and our Imperial will and mandate, and pleasure, for ever removed, and deposed accordingly. Given under our hand and Imperial Signet, &c. &c. &c."
An Authentic Affecting Document.
THE PRAYER OF THE HEROIC LORD NELSON. The original of which is in the possession of Sir William Scott, in the hand-writing of his Lordship; composed while the enemy's fleets were in sight.
"May the Great God whom I worship, grant to my country, and for the benefit of Europe, a great and glorious Victory! and may no misconduct, in any one, tarnish it! and may humanity, after victory, be the predominant feature in the British fleet! For myself, individually, I commit my life to Him who made me; and may His blessings light upon my endeavours for serving my country faithfully! To Him I resign myself, and the just cause which is entrusted to me to defend! AMEN—AMEN—AMEN!"
Victory, October 21, 1805—in sight of the Combined Fleets of France and Spain—distant about ten miles.
This fine composition, so honourable to its heroic author, was written about an hour before the commencement of the battle of Trafalgar:—Devotion itself acquires new attractions from so unaffected an apostrophe, poured forth at so interesting a moment; and his country, from this additional evidence of his virtues, will increase that reverence which is due to his memory.
PRINCE DOLGORUCKI.
The following letter from Prince Dolgorucki has been circulated on the continent. It affords a full and authentick explanation of the ruse de guerre which were practiced on both sides at Hollabrunn. It now appears that even there the fraud originated with the French, and that it was not as we were led to believe, an attempt on the part of the Confederates to retaliate for the deception practised upon them to preserve the bridge at Vienna:
BREITZ, Feb. 5, 1805.
"Having seen in No. 14 of the Hamburger paper of the present year, a vindication of Count Nostitz's conduct at Hollabrunn, I feel it incumbent on me to point out its inaccuracy; for I cannot with patience behold any attempt to detract from the glory so well earned on the occasion by Prince Bagration, and the 5000 Russians under his command.
"Count Nostitz, who commanded the Austrians and the advanced posts of the Russian rear-guard, withdrew himself and his troops in the midst of the engagement, in consequence of a message from the French general Sebastiani, informing him that as a separate Peace was already concluded between France and Austria, he ought no longer to co-operate with the Russians.
"This separation enabled the French army to take quiet possession of the village of Schonerhagen, which lay about four hundred paces from their lines, and directly opposite the center of the Russian position.
"By this movement, the rear-guard of the Russians was placed in the utmost danger, since the French had 40,000 men to bear against five thousand Russians. Regardless, however, of this superiority, and in spite of a summons from the commander in chief of the French forces, Prince Bagration would listen to no proposal, but, with the unanimous consent of all the Russians under him, declared that every man of them was prepared rather to perish, than to merit the censure of his sovereign by any conduct that might tarnish the honour of his country.
"In order, however, to gain time, the conferences were protracted, with a view to cover the retreat of the army, and a determination to hazard any extremity rather than surrender. In this state, things remained during twenty-four hours. Prince Hohenlohe, who commanded the Austrian forces under General Kutusoff, was incensed, as every brave soldier must have been, at the conduct of General Nostitz, and sent an order to Colonel More to rejoin the Russian rear-guard, and to support its operations. This was executed with the greatest bravery by the Austrians, who did not, however, cover the retreat more effectually than the Russian cavalry. As to General Nostitz, he remained some days at the French head-quarters, without having been present with the rear-guard, or taking any part in this glorious engagement, in which five thousand men were opposed to forty thousand, and proved victorious.
"I tappel on the subject of this battle to the testimony of the enemy himself. But the conduct of General Nostitz is well known to every individual of the armies that witnessed these occurrences.
PETER, PRINCE DOLGORUCKI.
"Adjutant-General to his Imperial Russian Majesty, Inspector of the division of Lithuania, and Knight of several Orders."
FRANKFORT, Feb. 8.
Yesterday the following notice was published by the Chancery of this City:
"The Burghers have been already informed by the publication of the 5th, of the manifesto of the emperor of the French and King of Italy, by which a contribution of four millions of francs was laid upon this city. While the citizens and the inhabitants were burdened with the quartering of an uncommon number of troops, which occasioned an uncommon run upon the city chest, we received a positive declaration from marshal Augereau, that if half the sum of four million of francs were not paid in, without delay, the city must be infallibly exposed to the expense of providing quarters for ten thousand men, without any mitigation or abatement: on the contrary, should the above sum be paid according to the conditions required, the burden occasioned by the quartering of the troops would be immediately alleviated; and we were further informed, that there was also reason to hope for the gracious consideration of the Emperor, in respect to the other moiety. It was likewise added, that the idea of erecting an hospital for four or five hundred sick, at the expense of the city Frankfort, would not be insisted upon.
"Under the incalculable misfortune of being compelled to submit to these and other rigorous measures, the Senate thought they could not fulfil their duty otherwise than by expressing their submission to the conditions proposed by his excellency marshal Augereau, their acknowledgment of their particular obligations to him, and, in the name of the Citizens and inhabitants of Frankfort, to promise the payment of the above-mentioned two millions of francs.
"But for the fulfilment of this obligation, and for raising the necessary sums, notwithstanding the Senate has made use of every means, and all the resources in their power, and will continue most faithfully to exert all their influence to have the burden removed, occasioned by the quartering of the French troops, and the daily expenses attending, still they find themselves reduced to the lamentable necessity, in order to raise the above-mentioned two millions of francs, to call upon the citizens at large, who are capable of contributing, including the members of the corporation, and each of the administrations, in order that all persons may have an opportunity of exemplifying their patriotism, according to their circumstances, and in proportion to the exigencies of their country under the present pressure of imperious necessity.
"Should the means prove inadequate to the end proposed, the city will not only be exposed to great inconvenience, but the Senate will also be liable to a severe responsibility. To prevent any failure in the application of the means, the Senate has hereby ordered, that no person shall be required to subscribe to this loan beyond the means; that those who are not provided with cash, &c. shall be at liberty to offer their uncoined silver or gold according to its sterling worth, and in proportion to the quantum required.
"As the duty of averting the impending calamity is not less binding upon each individual, than upon the community at large, it is hoped, that this hard measure will notwithstanding, be embraced as one of the most sacred duties; and that the future recollection of those who contribute most, will prove an alleviating source for extinguishing the painful remembrance of the past, while it will at the same time exhibit a glorious proof of patriotism and publick spirit, and of what may be effected under the most disagreeable circumstances."
"Frankfort, Feb. 7, 1805."
[The preceding article is not offered to our readers as news, because the outline has been given in this]

and other papers; yet the more interesting particulars have not, that we know, been published in any American paper.
The affecting detail we publish, in the hope that its perusal may rouse those sentiments, which ought to touch every heart that is not callous to the feelings of humanity, and animate every soul that spurns at oppression, and appreciates independence and self government.
Let the magistrates and citizens of every town and district of our country, bring the affecting spectacle which Frankfort exhibits on this occasion, to their view! On the one hand we behold a rapacious ruffian, whose only rule of right, is the measure of his power; on the other hand we behold the magistrates and citizens of a once opulent and independent city, groaning under oppressions almost insupportable, called upon in the loud voice of terror, to add something more to their burthens, and to feed that "lustful appetite," which is not to be satiated.
If any thing can add to this sad spectacle, it is to behold the magistrates themselves, made the reluctant instruments of oppressing their fellow citizens. It does not require the aid of fancy, to bring to our view the citizens of this unhappy city, emptying not only their coffers, but stripping their wives and daughters of their ornaments; their houses, and no doubt, their churches of their furniture, to gratify this "lustful appetite of France." Let it be remembered, that FRANKFORT has not been at war with France; no, no, she was respected, until France neither regards her friendship, nor cares for her sufferings.]
GIBRALTAR, January 15.
Extraordinary instance of bravery.—In the late glorious action with the combined fleets, his majesty's ship Defiance, commanded by P. C. Darham, had engaged a French 80 gun ship, within pistol shot. Mr. Spratt, mate of the above ship, from his great activity, had been honoured with the command of the boarders, and likewise promised an opportunity to signalise himself. This brave young officer, in the midst of the action, asked his gallant captain permission to board, who immediately ordered the helm a weather, and the boarders to be ready; but this true son of neptune, fearing the ship would not close, and unwilling to lose so glorious an opportunity, requested of the men that could swim to follow him. He plunged into the water, swam to the enemy's stern, and entered the gun room port alone, by the assistance of the rudder chains. His men either misunderstood, or did not hear him, in the clamour of battle, but our hero made his way courageously through the different decks, and was soon after seen on the enemy's poop, with his hat on the point of his cutlass, calling the boarders to his assistance, who were then anxiously waiting for the ships to close. He attempted to haul down the French colours, but was attacked by several grenadiers whom he repulsed with success. The ships being pretty close, several of our tars got over, who bent their vengeance on an officer. He cried for mercy, and threw himself at our hero's feet, who saved his life. He had scarcely performed this piece of service, when a musket was levelled at his breast, but so close, that it fortunately struck it downward, receiving, however, the shot through his leg, which was severely fractured. He afterwards fought two of the enemy on his knees, who were soon despatched by some of the brave tars by whom he was so gallantly supported. The ship soon after struck, and proved to be l'Aigle. This young officer is in the navy hospital, and we are happy to hear, in a fair way of doing well.
TRIAL OF GENERAL PICTON,
late Governor of the Island of Trinidad.
From a London Paper received at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH, MONDAY Feb. 24 THE KING v. GENERAL THOMAS PICTON. (Concluded.)
Mr. D. Dallas readily dispensed with this part of the testimony for the prosecution, and commenced an address to the jury, sound in its logic, correct in its arrangement, profound in its principles, and elegant in its illustrations, which we are concerned not to be able to detail in the restricted limits to which we must adhere. In this exordium, he expressed his concern, that the defence of General Picton had devolved upon him; not that he was discouraged by the evidence which had been adduced, but that having abandoned his former habits of practice in this court, he was incompetent to meet the extraordinary talents which were opposed to him on this occasion. He did not mean to diminish the importance of the subject, either to the publick, or to the individual; it was of the highest consequence to the nation, that the extensive powers delegated to an individual should not be perverted, and it was of no small signification to the individual, that he should be found not to be faithful in the discharge of his duty, and be consigned over to inevitable ruin, and, what was more injurious to a man of his feelings, to dishonour. The facts had not been stated by his learned friend with that degree of correctness, which the seriousness of the charge seemed to require. It appeared that some time before 1801, the defendant had been appointed to the government of Trinidad, and had been invested with the supreme military and civil authority. It now turned out, that a robbery had been committed in the dwelling house of Pedro Ruiz, where Louisa Calderon was in the situation of a domestick and a prostitute. The robbery was committed by Carlos Gonzalez, with whom it was discovered that this young person carried on a carnal intercourse. Under these circumstances, information was laid before the defendant, at the government house, and in the first instance, all the defendant did, was to dismiss the party, although a capital offence was committed, and to refer them to the ordinary and competent tribunal. While matters thus stood, not only Carlos Gonzalez and Louisa Calderon were committed to prison, but also the mother of the latter, and the brother of Pedro Ruiz. After this, the torture was not hastily applied; but when repeated examinations were ineffectual, and the express recommendation of the Alcalde Peggerat, that slight torture should be applied, the defendant assented, and issued his order for the purpose. How the torture was applied, and how often it was inflicted, for these things General Picton was not responsible, unless it could be shown, that he was privy to the manner in which his order was carried into execution. Another material circumstance was, that malice was charged in every count of the indictment, whereas, no single proof of malice had been adduced, and every circumstance in the evidence shewed, that the malice of the governor to this individual was not only improbable but impossible. Notwithstanding this, there were two broad grounds on which it was pretended this prosecution was supported; the first was, that the act done was unlawful; secondly, that this act, so unlawful, was also maliciously done. Passing over
the latter, as wholly inapplicable on the facts stated, he would for a moment consider the legality. To be unlawful, the act must be opposed to the law the defendant was sworn to administer. What was that law? It was not the law of England, the maxims of humanity of which are universally acknowledged and revered, but it was the law of Spain, as practised in her colonial dependency of Trinidad, the severity of which was accommodated to the spirit and temper of the inhabitants. What did the population of the island consist of? It was composed of a collection of refugees and culprits, who had abandoned every principle which rendered society respectable, and were alone to be restrained by the iron rod of power. Such was the situation in which this British officer found the government to which he was appointed.
The learned counsel now proceeded to state the system of jurisprudence there adopted under the Spanish crown. The ordinary criminal judges were the Alcaldes of the island; from them an appeal was admitted to the audience of Caracas on the Spanish Main; and from thence, to the Council of Madrid. When Governor Picton succeeded this mode of appeal became impossible, and he was necessarily the ultimate judge. In this situation, and with these powers, he was recognized by his Sovereign, and the criminal code of the country was continued without alteration under his auspices. Having stated thus much in the way of preliminary explanation, he would now request the attention of the jury to a few propositions, to each of which in the course of his speech, he should separately intreat their attention.
1st. By the law of Spain, in the present instance, torture was directed; and, being bound to administer that law, he was vindicated in its application. 2dly. The order for the torture, if not unlawfully, was not maliciously issued. 3dly. If it were unlawful, yet if the order were erroneously, or mistakenly issued, it is a complete answer to a criminal charge.
The learned counsel entered at considerable length into these positions, during which, he compared the law of Spain as they prevailed in Trinidad, with the law of England as it subsisted in some of our own islands; and he contended, that the conduct of General Picton was that of a gentleman of humanity, compared to what might be practised with impunity under the authority of the British government.
We must now reluctantly leave the oratorical display of this distinguished pleader, in this part of the defence, and briefly state the testimony by which his arguments were supported.
The articles of capitulation of the island were then read, dated 27th March, 1797.
The instructions from Sir Ralph Abercrombie to the defendant were also given in evidence.
After a long interlocutory discussion, several items of the examination taken on the island, for the purpose of this cause, were read by the clerk of the court. The next testimony adduced was, that of Mr. Gloester, the attorney-general of his majesty in the island, who deposed to the authenticity of several books on the laws of the island, among which were the Elisendo , the Carta Poblacion , the Bobadilla , the Colon , and the Recopilacion de Leyes .
Various passages in these books were then referred to, and translated, for the purpose of shewing, that torture was not only permitted in certain cases, but in the particular instance before the jury.
On the part of the prosecution, Don Pedro de Vergas was then called to contradict these authorities. He said, that he had studied the law of the West-India islands under the dominion of Spain seven years, and that he had practised it two years. In the course of his inquiries and experience, he had never known any book of authority cited to justify the application of torture; it was true, an ancient edict, as early as the year 1260, mentioning torture, had been referred to by some learned persons in colonial law, but this authority had long been considered obsolete and nugatory, so that nothing now remained either to support the principle or the practice. After the cross-examination of this witness,
Mr. D. Dallas addressed the jury in rejoinder. He said, he should strictly confine himself within those limits, which in the present case, were marked out by his lordship, viz. to the point, whether the evidence, as it then stood, could convince the jury, that by the laws of Spain torture was not applicable to an accomplice, to extort confession and if a criminal judge were not authorised in ordering it to be inflicted? Upon that point, he had made a very strong case, for he had not produced persons who had more practical experience, but books of the highest authority had been laid before the jury, to establish that such a practice was agreeable to the principles of the Spanish law. It would be remembered, that Mr. Gloester had stated, that those books had been acted upon, not only in civil, but in courts of criminal jurisdiction, in the island of Trinidad. It could not be meant to be said, that the authorities had gained admittance into the island between the time the punishment was inflicted upon Louisa Calderon, and the arrival of Mr. Gloester in Trinidad; and it will require more ingenuity than his learned and able opponent possessed, to support that most extraordinary position. Mr. Dallas, therefore, placed his reliance upon this ground on the fairness of which he could confidently depend, that if the books were found in the use of the judges in the island of Trinidad, in the year 1803, it was powerful, if not conclusive evidence to any reasonable mind, that they had been in use at the time the prosecutor suffered the torture complained of. The single question, therefore, being, whether these authorities were generally consulted, the jury could have no doubt in deciding. How were the established laws of the Spanish government endeavoured to be overthrown; they had been attacked by a most learned Juris Consult , if he might so term him, who had merely practised the law for two years, and who took upon himself distinctly to make the most rash assertion, viz. that, in the whole code of Spanish jurisprudence, not a word had been said concerning torture; with what foundation this had been avowed, appeared upon his cross-examination when he acknowledged that there was a compendium of laws on the government of Spain, in which it was directed, that torture should be resorted to, where criminals would not confess their accomplices, or where witnesses prevaricated. The learned counsel admitted, nothing respecting torture was mentioned in the laws for the regulation of the colonies, but at present it stood uncontroverted, that such practices were resorted to in legal proceedings in Spain; and the professor, Mr. Vargas, would not dare to assert, that such practices were not authorized in the colonial establishments. Mr. Dallas therefore most confidently left his case to the jury, asserting that they could not upon their oaths decide that such a law did not exist, and that therefore a verdict of acquittal must be entered.
Mr. Garrow then rose. He said it was with the greatest concern that he was called on again to address the jury, in a case of as much importance as ever came before a court of justice; but it was made the more necessary, from the mode in which the defence had been conducted. His learned friend (Mr. Dallas), as upon all occasions, had treated him with the greatest courtesy, and no man was less willing to make harsh remarks upon the witnesses produced; yet, on this occasion, his friend had made some severe reflections upon a most respectable and learned gentleman, Mr. Vargas, who had been termed a Juris Consult , and whose opinion had been at-
tacked by unfounded observations. That gentleman, however, had passed the most strict examination, before the full assembly, and had, prior to that time studied the laws for seven years. He had distinctly sworn, that he never had heard, in the whole course of his long and laborious life, of any person who had been tortured, or of any of the horrid instruments to inflict it. Who had the learned professor been opposed to? To a man who did not even understand the Spanish language sufficiently to be able to read it without the assistance of a dictionary, and who had not professed even to have made any study of the laws of Spain, and who had merely settled in Trinidad, since the year 1803, in the official capacity of Majesty's Attorney-General. With regard to the edict mentioned by Mr. Vargas, that was dated in the year 1260, and had fallen into disrepute even in Spain, but which had never been enforced in the Spanish West-Indies. The extract from books, stated to be authority, were certainly decided to be evidence by his lordship, but the learned Counsel might be permitted to say, that they scarcely came within the limits prescribed for testimony. How were these books substantiated to be such authorities by Mr. Gloester, who never inspected them, and who only saw them referred to, by the council to which, as he stated, he had the honour to belong? His friend said that the defendant was neither a lawyer, nor a civilian; but he was a British governor; he had an English heart, and ought to have been governed by the laws of British humanity, and should not have thus inflicted the cruel torture upon that most unhappy female. Mr. Garrow would do the defendant the justice to acknowledge, that, if he had been present when the miserable victim, with lips quivering with pain, was making the extorted confessions, he would have relieved the unhappy sufferer from her tortors.
Mr. Dallas objected; he said, he undertook the single question to be, if the Spanish laws authorised the torture; and that, therefore, in this stage of the cause, his learned friend could not make a general address.
Lord Ellenborough was, however, of opinion that as the simple question was, with respect to the defendant's authority to inflict the torture, and upon this principle or fact the decision would depend, the privilege of a special verdict was done away by contradictory evidence; therefore, Mr. Garrow was justified in addressing the jury generally.
Mr. Garrow next remarked, that numerous depositions had been read from which it appeared that the torture had never been inflicted until Gen. Picton was placed in the situation of Governor. He could only compare the treatment of Louisa Calderon, to that of the unfortunate women who pretended to have supernatural skill in delineating the fortune of a person by the lines on the hand. By barbarous custom, these unhappy females, to extort confession, were thrown into a deep cistern full of water; if they were not drowned, they were considered witches, and were afterwards burnt; if they perished in the operation, they were thought guiltless. Mr. Garrow concluded by observing that the question for the consideration of the jury, was, whether the defendant was not guilty or guilty, justified or punishable.
Lord Ellenborough.—"The single question for your consideration is, whether by the Spanish laws observed in Trinidad, the defendant was justified in inflicting torture upon the prosecutrix? I would advise you, by all means, to divest yourselves of every thing which may inflame your minds, so that you may give impartial attention to the present case. The enquiry for you to make is, what was the subsisting law by which Trinidad, at the time it was taken by Sir Ralph Abercrombie, was governed. The various authorities upon the subject of the distribution of justice in Spanish Courts do not mention the infliction of torture, and therefore the right of applying it if it can be applied at all, must depend upon authorities before us for upon the jurisdiction of the judge. We are not made acquainted at what time Trinidad was annexed to the Spanish colonial possessions, or what code of laws were then instituted. Depositions of witnesses have been read who have known the island for 32 years, and one of them was born there, and swears torture was never administered. Mr. Nugent also says, he knew Trinidad for twenty years, and never saw the torture inflicted, or had even seen the instrument, and therefore it is absolutely without any proof to support it. Mr. Gloester speaks to books of authority, which he stated to be in use when he was in the island; but the existence and reference to them can certainly not extend beyond the period when he himself was acquainted with them. (His lordship having made some farther observations respecting the different authorities produced, concluded as follows:—)"The question then resolves itself to this, viz. whether in the absence of usage for thirty-two years, you will infer that the law of Old Spain, so necessarily involved that of Trinidad, as to induce you to believe, that as the practice of torture is allowed by the one, it is also by the other. If you are of opinion that it does, you will be so good as to say so, that it may be inserted in the special verdict; if not, you will find the defendant generally guilty."
The jury immediately returned, that they were of opinion, that no such law did exist which would authorize the defendant in inflicting the torture in consequence of which general Picton was found guilty.
Lord Ellenborough.—"Mr. Dallas, you will have the advantage of all objections on a motion for a new trial."
Mr. Dallas.—"Yes, my Lord; there are many points in the evidence of which I may avail myself."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Dumfries, Beard, 53 days from London, Donaldson Thorburn & Co. and others.—Left there the ships Shepherdess, Wills, to sail in 14 days; Hercules, Dods worth, discharging; Suffolk, Bryant, destination unknown.—The Planter, Moore, was to have sailed from Newcastle for New-York, the 5th of March.—March 7, in lat. 49, long. 11, spoke sch'r Ann & Margaret, from Malaga bound to Altona—April 14, lat. 36, long. 68, was boarded by the British ship Leander of 30 guns, treated politely—17th, lat. 36, 27, long. 66, ship Argo, of & bound to Boston, 18 days from Trinidad—20th, lat. 36, 36, long 70, brig Experiment, 13 days from Guadalupe, bound to Philadelphia.
Ship William Penn, Watson, 53 days from Nantes, Ballast, to the Master. On his passage capt. W. experienced a very heavy gale of wind, which threw the ship on her beam ends, and compelled him to cut away the mizen mast.—Left there brig Orient, Jenny, of New-York, discharging; Polly, —, of ditto, to sail in a few days.
The brig Hannah, Crane, from New-Orleans to Philadelphia, is cast away on the Cuba shore, and of 131 hogsheads of sugar only 30 were saved, which were put on board of a Spanish schooner that has been sent into New-Providence. The vessel is totally lost.
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Ship Dumfries, Beard, London, William Penn, Watson, Nantes. CLEARED. Ship Courtney, Bryant, Falmouth, India Packet, Rindge, Rotterdam, Sch'r Rising States, Newcomb, New-York.
Newcomb's Packet will sail for New-York TOMORROW, April 25.
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COCKE AND SANFORD,
No. 40, Main-Street, have received per the Ships Two Brothers from Liverpool, and Dumfries from London, an extensive assortment of
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SPRING GOODS,
Received by the DUMFRIES from LONDON, for Sale by
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SPRING GOODS.
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Spring and Summer GOODS,
which he offers for Sale by wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved paper. April 25. 2m 696
SPRING GOODS.
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Supply of Spring GOODS,
which consist of a general and well selected assortment. Also, a fresh supply of
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CASH Given for Twenty Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. tf 579
Now Landing and for Sale, New-England RUM in hhds. and bbls. Malaga WINE in quarter casks, New-York PRIME PORK, Russia and Raven's DUCK, Two Casks CORDAGE, Mould and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Soochong TEAS. —By James McClenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. March 19. tf 595
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Cley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
WARM SPRINGS In the County of Bath, Virginia. Having taken a lease on the Warm-Springs for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805, we wish to acquaint the publick, that at great expense and much labour we have improved it, to accommodate genteely one hundred and fifty persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them is a range of frame stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses; also, 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly—a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of music, and kept for that purpose only.—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not choose to mix with the strong and healthy. We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 50 miles from the Warm Springs for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors.—The strictest attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the publick that the different houses of entertainment in the roads leading to the Springs, have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which, (above the Ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances seem to indicate, that in future, travellers will be well accommodated. We wish to purchase a BLACK-SMITH, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given.—Also, wanted to employ a discreet elderly WOMAN, to undertake the management of the place of House-keeper, either at the Sweet or Warm Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal wages on application to us. Robt. & Geo. Turner. March 12. 1st M 572
In addition to the above advertisement, a correspondent who is well acquainted with that part of the state, and all the different houses of entertainment on the road, observes, that from the Bell Tavern in Richmond, kept by the Turners, the mail stage goes once a week to that healthy and social town of Staunton, fifteen miles beyond the Blue Ridge, where there are two Taverns, one kept by Wm. Chambers, and the other by J. Edmondson, equal to comfort and good living to any taverns perhaps on the continent, each of them keep a stage and excellent horses, with careful drivers, well acquainted with the mountain roads, and one or the other always ready to convey passengers to the Warm Springs, and from thence the Turners have a carriage and horses to convey them to the Sweet Springs, so that a passenger can step into the stage at Norfolk, and without any further trouble than paying those who attend him, be conveyed 360 miles to the Sweet Springs. It was determined last fall by the different tavern keepers and others concerned, to oblige the overseers of the roads to do their duty, and to give personal assistance themselves where it was most wanted. To those who have seen that country, description is unnecessary—but to the stranger it may be justly observed that two weeks of indulgence at the Warm Spring Bath, is a full compensation for the fatigues of the journey. March 17. tf 591
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, for Sale at this Office.
SPRING GOODS. COCKE AND SANFORD, Have received per the Ship Two Brothers, from Liverpool, an assortment of
SPRING GOODS, Which they offer low for Cash or approved paper. A further supply of FANCY GOODS is daily expected from the Dumdries, from London. April 16. 2w 674
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANET, Bown, 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—Among which are
 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats.  18 do. of Rose Blankets. 4 Boxes of Manchester's.  8 do. Stripe do. 30 Casks Cutlery, assorted.  9 do. White and Red Flannels. 30 Casks Shot.  10 do. White Plains and Kerseys. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder.  12 do. Blue do. 40 Casks Nails.  14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick. 4 do. Seine Twine.  6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 6 Trunks Mens' and Women's Worsted Hose.  2 do. Yarn Hose. 3 Bales of Oznaburgs.  do. Carpeting and Carpets. Plecy Hosery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.  3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. 
The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
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
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Warehouse in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 536
FOR RENT, (And possession given immediately.) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement. P. Barraud. Jan. 29. tf 456
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
WILL be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who runs away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks plain when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the ship-carpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle fore-teeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro coat on clothing, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forwarn all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Port-Tombstone, near Edenton March 17. tf 587
VILLAINY EXPOSED.
On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 300 bales of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Belisarius, John Hain, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Meury, 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 Diehl, Esq. Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coasting Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or in an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. tf 535
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES —White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
FRANCIS SMITH,
Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20. tf 451
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT,
(or a part thereof) situated on the west side of Great Water Street, at the head of Woodside's wharf, running to Holt's Lane; the House is 60 feet in front and 30 in width; the Lot 60 feet in length and 40 feet deep, renting at 936 dollars per year—on a lease for 99 years renewable for ever, subject to an annual ground rent of 120 dollars.—Enquire of the Editor of this paper. April 21. tf 685
PROPOSALS BY ROBERT D. RICHARDSON, For Printing by Subscription, for the benefit of Mrs. WINCHESTER, a Pamphlet, entitled
A Plain Political Catechism; Intended for the use of Schools in the United States of America, by the late Rev. ELHANAN WINCHESTER, author of a "Course of Lectures on the Prophecies, &c. &c."
CONDITIONS. I. The work will be printed on paper of a superior quality, with a handsome type, and will comprise in small octavo, about eighty pages. II. It will be put to press as soon as subscriptions can be obtained for five hundred copies; and no money will be required but on the delivery of the book. III. The price for each copy, neatly covered with blue paper, will be Fifty Cents. AMONG the various Political Tracts which have been published in these United States, there are but few more entertaining, and truly interesting, than the Political Catechism, by Elhanan Winchester, that distinguished Republican.—The accuracy of his information, the elegance of his diction, and the extent of his knowledge, in addition to the genuine spirit of candor which his production bears throughout, unite to prove, that it may not only be a valuable acquisition to the rising generation, but highly beneficial to experienced politicians. ** Subscriptions received at this Office. April 2. tf 690
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. In consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, who 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 one 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 at the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, the county of which the officer 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, or 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 any payment of pay, 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 place of residence. 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 29. tf 446
NEW RICE.
For Sale afloat on board the Schooner Comfort, capt. Drummond, from Charleston, 180 Tierces choice New RICE. Fisk & Catlett. March 24. tf 607
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz.
 7500 Bgs 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 Plaitils.  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 Tickimg.  390 Velvet Ribbonds, No. 2 to 150.  30 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 Short 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. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
The Subscriber intends to leave Norfolk in a short time, those having accounts or claims against him, will please bring them in for settlement; and he hopes that those indebted will have no excuses for non-payment. William B. Brown. April 15. 3t 656
JOHN STRATTON,
HAVING removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, nearly opposite the Exchange Coffee House, would be glad to take 8 or 10 BOARDERS, by the week, month, or year. Every attention will be paid to render those comfortable who may favour him with their custom, and charges reasonable. March 14. 1aw4w 581
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.