Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-07-08 00:00:00

FOR LONDON, The American ship ABERDEEN, WILLIAM MORGAN, Master:—
FOR BOSTON, The fast sailing Schooner HANNAH, Captain ELDREDGE,
LANDING ON CALVERT'S WHARF, From on board the Schooner HENRY, from New-Orleans,
IN STORE, 150 Barrels New-York Prime and Cargo PORK. 24 Hds. & 24 Bbs. White & Brown Clayed SUGAR.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A fast sailing Vessel, of 11 to 1300 Barrels, to load at Alexandria for Jamaica.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship ALEXANDER, Miles King, Master:—
For Freight or Charter, The fine new American Ship MECHANICK, V. BAGLEY, Master,
Also, The fine new Brig MERRIMACK, BATCHELOR, Master,
FOR CHARTER, The British Ship DUNROBIN CASTLE, JOHN M'BRIDE, Master:
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP ROBA & BETSEY, William J. Richardson, Master:
WANTED TO CHARTER, A BRITISH SHIP of 250 to 300 Hogsheads—And An AMERICAN one of the same description.
MARTIN FISK, Has this day landed from the Ship Glory, from Liverpool, AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF CUT GLASS,
SUGAR, COFFEE, AND RUM. THIS DAY WILL BE LANDED, From on board the Schooner Father & Son, John Hopkins, Master,
CAMPHOR AND BARK. THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 260 lbs. REFINED CAMPHOR.
JACOB KLEIN, No. 111, Main-Street, is now opening a large assortment of 6-4 and 4-4 Cotton Cambricks, Fine Cravat
WANTED, A WET NURSE. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. May 29.
THE ADDRESS OF THE Society of Constitutional Republicans, Established in the City and County of Philadelphia, TO THE REPUBLICANS OF PENNSYLVANIA.
[Concluded.] It must be remembered, that before the re-election of Governor McKean, in 1802, the Malcontents had anxiously calculated the chances, in favour of another candidate: but, however sanguine and bold they are in their political temperament, nothing at that time, had occurred, which could afford the slightest encouragement for the attempt.
Malcontents. Not only important facts have been suppressed, but the reasons assigned for his conduct, on particular occasions, have been garbled, perverted, and misconstrued. Not only his publick agency, but his private honour, has been impeached.
1. It is alleged, that an election ticket "was distributed from the Governor's coach, by two officers of executive appointment, who accompanied him, and daily held him up as the patron of faction."
circumstances, for the removal of a judicial officer. (2) That the Governor possesses a Constitutional discretion, whether he will comply with an address, for the removal of a judge; is no more responsible to the Legislature, for the exercise of that discretion than the Legislature is responsible to him for the motives of the application.
WILL BE LANDED Tomorrow Morning on Gibson's Wharf, 35 Puncheons of Antigua RUM, 15 Do. Old RUM, and sold cheap for cash or approved paper at 60 days, if taken away before it is put in store. Robert Gibson.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 8, 1805.
In the Ledger of Saturday June 29, we announced the capture of the ship Huntress, by a Spanish privateer...
It may be said that the administration could not foresee this bold depredation upon its own property...
Capt. Hester of the Ship Jane, left Bourdeaux the 1st June, reports that the Rochefort squadron arrived...
THE NAVY OF GREAT BRITAIN.
As the fleets of FRANCE, and her colonies SPAIN and BATAVIA, have not only manifested a desire to risk an encounter...
IN COMMISSION.
Table with 2 columns: Ship type, Count. Rows: Ships of the Line (105), Forty-fours & Fifties (21), Frigates (141), Sloops & Smaller (428).
SERVICEABLE & REPAIRING.
Table with 2 columns: Ship type, Count. Rows: Ships of the Line (15), Forty-fours & Fifties (1), Frigates (17), Sloops & Smaller (1).
RECEIVING SHIPS.
Table with 2 columns: Ship type, Count. Rows: Ships of the Line (5), Forty-fours & Fifties (4), Frigates (6).
IN ORDINARY.
Table with 2 columns: Ship type, Count. Rows: Ships of the Line (63), Forty-fours & Fifties (12), Frigates (33), Sloops & Smaller (20).
BUILDING.
Table with 2 columns: Ship type, Count. Rows: Ships of the Line (15), Frigates (20), Sloops & Smaller (31).
RECAPITULATION.
Table with 2 columns: Ship type, Count. Rows: Ships of the Line (203), Forty-fours & Fifties (38), Frigates (217), Sloops & Smaller (480).
Total Navy of the United Kingdom, 938 Vessels.
As the distribution of this enormous force has been much changed since the above date, it would be of no use to mention it.
A friend has obligingly handed two files of French papers, from April 25 to May 20, received by the Phoenix...
The Feuille Nantaise of May 19, says—The following are the names of the French line of battle ships...
The Moniteur confirms the arrival at Lisbon of Mr. Jerome Buonaparte, and adds that he had departed for Madrid...
had embarked, as it was believed, to return to America.
Czerni-Georges has possessed himself of Hussian and Ravanizza. In the first of these fortresses the Turks had amassed immense riches.
Nautical ingenuity honoured.—The Philosophical Society of Philadelphia (says the Boston Gazette) have voted an honorary medal...
The Humane Society of Philadelphia, has caused a hand bill to be pasted on each of the pumps of the city...
SUDDEN DEATH.
FROM DRINKING COLD WATER, OR COLD LIQUORS of any kind in Warm Weather.
1. Do not drink while you are warm. Or 2. Drink only a small quantity at once, and let it remain a short time in your mouth before you swallow it. Or 3. Grasp the vessel out of which you are about to drink, for a few moments with both your hands. Or 4. Wash your hands and face, and rinse your mouth with cold water before you drink.
If these precautions have been neglected, and the disorder incident to drinking the cold liquor hath been produced, give from 40 to 60 drops of liquid laudanum in spirit and water, or warm drink of any kind.
If these should fail of giving relief, the same quantity may be repeated every twenty minutes until the pain and spasms abate.
N. B. The dose of laudanum is calculated for a grown person, and must be smaller for a child.
We have received New-Orleans papers and letters to the 1st inst.—They are quite silent as to the late rumours respecting disturbances in that quarter.
We have had no arrivals direct from England since January. Although there is a certainty of nine vessels having sailed for this port, no further accounts have been received of them...
Phil. Gaz.
British Treaty.—We have been struck with some passages in an article which appeared in the Aurora on Monday last, upon the subject of our commercial intercourse with Great Britain.
We may conclude, from the following paragraph in a late London paper, which gives us the only information we have yet on this subject...
Here the reader is doubtless prepared for one of those volleys of democratic scurrility which would be sufficient to overwhelm poor Monroe...
No insinuation is here intended to be conveyed, that our negotiator at London has not acted with the wisest policy...
It is in vain to attempt a comment. There are no words in our language adequate to express the abandoned profligacy which such conduct indicates.
One pitiful trick in the manner of announcing this new treaty negotiated by Mr. Monroe, deserves notice. It is said that his negotiations have terminated in "an agreement to CONTINUE the former treaty."
An article, having some time since appeared in the Richmond Enquirer, inferring from the contents of an English print, that the late treaty between this country and Great Britain had been renewed for one year...
It is presumable, from the passage of the above noticed act, that a disposition exists on the part of Britain to renew the provisions of Mr. Jay's treaty.
Nat. Intell.
DRAWINGS IN THE LOTTERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
Thirty-ninth Day.
Prize of 500 dollars—No. 99.
Prizes of 15 dollars.
Table with 7 columns: Nos., 27, 77, 81, 696, 157, 610, 240. Rows: 229, 396, 3565, 6192, 6281, 7418, 6177, 6587, 2559...
Fortieth Day.
Prizes of 500 dollars—Nos. 2040 403.
Prizes of 15 dollars.
Table with 7 columns: Nos., 50, 232, 300, 819, 244, 276, 563. Rows: 888, 813, 966, 344, 383, 1119, 5204, 2904, 4071...
From the Virginia Gazette.
We believe there are in Virginia a few characters who have long been determined to sway the union. The principles of federalism were opposed to them.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Friday, February 22.
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
THE UNITED STATES vs SAMUEL CHASE.
Speech of MR. KEY, Continued.
MR. PRESIDENT,
I will now proceed to the third article, which, when correctly understood, will be found as destitute of impeachable matter as either of the other articles.
That, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the prisoner, the evidence of John Taylor, a material witness on behalf of the aforesaid Callender, was not permitted by the said Samuel Chase to be given in, on pretence that the said witness could not prove the truth of the whole of one of the charges contained in the indictment...
In opening the case, one of the hon. managers inquired what human subtlety or ingenuity, could devise to extenuate this act of the respondent. Our reply is that it requires no subtlety or ingenuity; that it was correct in point of law, and that the case is so clear, that he who runs may read.
It appears that subpoenas had issued for three witnesses; two of which did not attend, for whom no attachment was prayed. Col. Taylor alone appeared; and the counsel were certainly ignorant at the time he was sworn, what he could prove.
under an expectation, it is said, that he could prove the twelfth set of words contained in the second count of the indictment.
Mr. Robertson says, "The attorney for the United States having concluded, the counsel for the traverser introduced Col. Taylor as a witness, and he was sworn; but at the moment the oath was administered, the judge called on them, and desired to know what they intended to prove by the witness."
But, admitting the judge to have been wrong, I again ask, does an error of judgment in itself imply corruption? Most surely not. In the nature of things can it be so?
Let us examine another fact in this case. Judge Chase, as appears by the statement of Mr. Robertson, requested the attorney of the United States to permit the questions to be put to the witness; but Mr. Nelson "declared that he did not feel himself at liberty to consent to such a departure from legal principles."
Is there nothing else that goes to shew that there was no intention on the part of the judge to oppress the traverser? As I have already observed, if he had possessed but half the talent ascribed to him, he would, with such intention, have gilded the pill.
It is said, however, that this was a mere pretext; that a bill of exceptions would not lie in a criminal case; and what could then be done?
It does then appear to me, that, considering the third article as connected with the facts substantiated the judge was perfectly correct in point of law in the decision he made.

of the defence, whether the testimony of Col. Taylor were admitted or not.
In the course of my whole observation through life, I never heard it doubted till yesterday, that in a case of doubtful aspect, a man is to be considered innocent until he is proved to be guilty. But we are now told that whenever an infraction of a law is committed by a judge, he is to be presumed guilty, unless he establishes his innocence. But this is not the case, the benignity of our law is very different. If it were so, who, that possesses the ordinary frailties of humanity, would undertake in the judicial station to interpose between man and man. The law clearly is that a judge shall be presumed innocent until he is proved guilty, even when he decides against law; and that his errors shall be ascribed to the head, and not to the heart. This notice is due to the observation of an honourable manager, which struck me with great surprise, that Mr. Basset's request to be excused from serving as a juror arose from his sentiments being known by the judge. This, however, does not appear from the evidence. It appears, on the contrary, that he was a stranger to judge Chase, and that he did not wish to be excused. But in this prosecution we are not only to hear much new and extraordinary doctrine; but we are likewise to hear statements of facts for which there is no foundation.
I will now proceed to the 4th article, which contains five distinct specifications of facts as follows:
"1. That the conduct of the said Samuel Chase, was marked, during the whole course of the said trial, by manifest injustice, partiality and intemperance; viz.
"1. In compelling the prisoner's counsel to reduce to writing, and submit to the inspection of the court, for their admission, or rejection, all questions which the said counsel meant to propound to the above named John Taylor, the witness:
"2. In refusing to postpone the trial, although an affidavit was regularly filed, stating the absence of material witnesses on behalf of the accused; and although it was manifest, that, with the utmost diligence, the attendance of such witnesses could not have been procured at that term:
"3. In the use of unusual, rude, and contemptuous expressions towards the prisoner's counsel; and in falsely insinuating that they wished to excite the publick fears and indignation, and to produce that insubordination to law, to which the conduct of the judge did, at the same time, manifestly tend:
"4. In repeated and vexatious interruptions of the said counsel, on the part of the said judge, which, at length, induced them to abandon their cause and their client, who was thereupon convicted and condemned to fine and imprisonment:
"5. In an indecent solicitude, manifested by the said Samuel Chase, for the conviction of the accused, unbecoming even a publick prosecutor, but highly disgraceful to the character of a judge, as it was surpersive of justice."
The word injustice in the preliminary part of the article must refer to Callender; the partiality charged must have been to the United States, I presume, and against Callender; the term intemperance is of such doubtful import, that I scarcely know what to understand by it. It cannot be used as opposed to sobriety, as no one will charge the judge with a violation of this virtue. It may refer to his conduct to counsel, and perhaps to Callender. This conduct is said to have been evinced, in the first place, "In compelling the prisoner's counsel to reduce to writing, and submit to the inspection of the court, for their admission, or rejection, all questions which the said counsel meant to propound, to the above named John Taylor, the witness."
If this was incorrect, I cannot perceive its injustice to Callender, nor its partiality or intemperance. But did the conduct of the court in this instance, correspond with the law and the practice? I apprehend that it did. I understand it to be a clear and admitted principle of law, that the court is the only competent tribunal to determine the competency, the admissibility, and the relevancy of evidence; when admitted, its credibility is the exclusive province of the jury. I have before stated the reasons which rendered it necessary in this case to know what Colonel Taylor could prove. To understand the object for which he was produced with greater certainty and precision, the judge ordered the questions, proposed to be put, to be previously reduced to writing. I am not sufficiently acquainted with the practice in the courts of Virginia to say this was not novel, but I may surely venture to affirm, that there was nothing criminal in it. I know well that in different states, there are different forms of practice. I can only say, that Judge Chase, going from Maryland, where the practice does prevail, would naturally carry to Virginia the knowledge of the practice of the state from which he went. It is said that it is not the practice in Virginia, and one gentleman says he never heard of an instance of the kind. But I believe there are exceptions. I recollect, in the mandamus case, the counsel were called upon to reduce their questions to writing, and that the attorney general had a whole day allowed him to make up his mind on the propriety of answering the questions put to him. And yet in that case there was no disposition manifested to oppress; the course was pursued, to determine the competency and relevancy of evidence. Need I go further than the practice of this honourable court in this very case, in which there have been numerous instances of questions directed by the court to be reduced to writing. Have not you, Mr. President, from a knowledge derived from your extensive practice of the bar, or from an instantaneous exercise of right reason, in several instances, directed questions to be reduced to writing? And has it not been seen that though counsel withdrew objection, every member of the court possessed and exercised the right of requiring it to be done? No testimony, which is not legal, should be admitted to go to the jury, and what is legal testimony, and the manner of determining it, must be decided by the court.
We have thus made it appear that it is the practice to direct questions to be committed to writing in the courts of Maryland, in the supreme court of the United States, and in this court. Does not this abundantly justify the conduct of the respondent? But even admitting that conduct to have been improper, was it corrupt or criminal? What moral obligation did it violate did it violate? What statutory provision did it infringe? And is a man impeachable for that which violates no moral principle or legal provision? If so, this is the most dangerous doctrine ever advanced.
The second specification is in the following words: "In refusing to postpone the trial, although an affidavit was regularly filed, stating the absence of material witnesses on behalf of the accused; and although it was manifested, that with the utmost diligence, the attendance of such witnesses could not have been procured, at that term."
This charge is grounded on the fact of a refusal to postpone the trial on an affidavit. That the court acted correctly in this instance will appear from this consideration. Nothing is more clear than that under the common law, all applications for a continuance, on affidavit, are founded on the discretion of the court. Is it not wonderfully singular that there should have been an application founded on an affidavit, if the law of Virginia, as stated in the 6th article applied to the case? One thing is clear—either that the attorney general and Mr. Hay had lost all recollection of the existence of this law of Virginia respecting continuances, or that they considered it inapplicable. For they would not otherwise have founded the application on an affidavit. They would have produced the law and have demanded a continuance. Did they do so? No. If then the law officer
of the state and Mr. Hay, both forgot that it existed, it is surprising that it should be unknown to Mr. Chase? If those gentlemen did recollect the existence of the law, they must surely have been of opinion that it did not apply to the case of Callender, or they would have saved themselves the trouble of filing an affidavit. It will however be shewn that it did not apply, and hence their application founded on affidavit.
I have stated that all applications for a continuance on affidavit are addressed to the discretion of the court. It is a great object of criminal justice that the punishment of the guilty should be certain, lenient, and speedy. In the state of Maryland, where Judge Chase had so long presided or practised, it is the uniform practice to try offences the first term they are presented; it is also the practice in England unless particular reasons are assigned for delay. I was about to prove this; but as it is conceded I will not trouble the court with authorities. Judge Chase then, having no knowledge of the particular law of Virginia, had to recur to the affidavit. Was that a cause for the continuance of the trial? When a man is charged with a criminal offence, matter, which shall justify a continuance, must go to the whole of the charges, and not merely to a part of them. If he cannot defend some of the charges, he is to plead guilty to them, and pray a continuance of such of the charges as he can justify by evidence. This is an universal rule of justice and of practice. To familiarize it by a common incident. A man is indicted for stealing a horse, a saddle, and a bridle. He is arraigned, and pleads not guilty, and then desires a continuance, on an affidavit that an absent witness can prove that the bridle is his own. Would it not revolt common sense to continue the case, when his defence rested on such grounds? No court of criminal jurisprudence would prostitute justice by conniving at such an indulgence.
How was it in the case of Callender? Were there not, in each count of the indictment, twenty distinct sets of libelous words? In order to warrant a continuance, it was necessary to shew the absence of material witnesses in relation to the whole, or to plead guilty to all the charges on which such testimony did not exist.
But it is said the judge had no right to be informed what, it was expected, could be proved on behalf of the traverser. This idea is novel to my practice. I will not say it does not prevail elsewhere; but certain I am that it does not prevail in the courts which I have attended. It is again alleged that a party is not obliged to disclose his testimony. But the law provides that he shall, when he applies for a favour. So different is the practice in the state of Maryland, from that contended for, on this occasion, that a party is obliged to state what he expects to prove, and if the opposite party admits it, they must go to trial on the remaining part of the charge. According to the practice of Maryland, this affidavit is materially defective, inasmuch as not guilty is pleaded to the whole of the charges contained in the indictment, and it is not declared, that testimony is wanting, which there is reasonable expectation of getting, to disprove or justify the whole of them. It is also materially defective in another point. It is not stated that there was a probability of obtaining the testimony within a reasonable time. I have never known an affidavit considered good, which did not state this circumstance.
We allow that every man is entitled to compulsory process to obtain the attendance of his witnesses; but this right does not in the least lessen the discretion of the court, with regard to the time on which the trial shall take place; this they will fix according to circumstances; and when the trial comes on, should the witnesses summoned by a party not attend, he is entitled to attachments against them. This affidavit then was defective in two respects; it did not state the absence of witnesses who could justify the whole of the charges; neither did it state an expectation that they could be had within a reasonable time. If a man undertakes to libel the government under which he lives, to hold it up to the resentment and scorn of the people, it is but reasonable that he should be prepared at the time of his publication with a justification of his charges. In this instance, it appears that a large part of the contemplated justification rested on records, and that even these had not been procured.
The honourable managers have observed, that even in England, the courts will grant time to enable the party accused, to issue process for his witnesses. Let me however, surmise that although subpoenas had been served on Mr. Giles and Mr. Madison, no process of attachment issued on their non-appearance. The judge intimated that it might issue; but the counsel waved accepting it. From what cause? Because they well knew that the testimony of these witnesses would be of no avail.
An authority has been cited from the English books, [Foster's reports] to shew that at a special court, time was granted for obtaining witnesses alleged to be material; although, as it has been remarked, the court was confined to one term; but I cannot perceive the force of this observation, as it had the power of adjourning from time to time until the business before it was finished. The court met, saw the extent of the business to be attended to, and allowed time for obtaining of witnesses.
[Mr. Key here cited the case from Foster's law.] In this case the prisoner was tried at a great distance from his witnesses, and the place where the crime had been committed. Some of his witnesses resided in England, and others in Scotland. He was allowed eleven days for obtaining his witnesses in England, and twenty-one days for obtaining those in Scotland.
Compare this case with that of Callender. In the latter case a motion was made for a continuance. The judge declared they could not postpone the trial to the next term; but offered a postponement for a month, or six weeks; nay, he offered to go to Delaware, hold a court there, and return to Richmond. With such a disposition manifested by the court, is there any reason to doubt that, if asked, three months or any reasonable time would have been allowed. And why did they not ask for a longer time, if they deemed it important? The answer is obvious—Judge Chase was still to preside.
Doubts have been stated of the power of the courts of the United States to adjourn except from day to day; a power which I never before have heard questioned; and which is essentially necessary to the impartial administration of justice. We have proved that this is the practice of the courts in Maryland and Pennsylvania, and that it has been done in Richmond; and I believe we may safely add that it is, and must be, the practice throughout the United States, when circumstances demand it.
I have stated it as an acknowledged principle of law, that he who edits libelous matter ought to be prepared with his vouchers to support it. What is there valuable among men; what is there estimable in private or publick life, that has not in this country been basely calumniated by the licentiousness of the press; All characters in all administrations have been most wantonly assailed by its scurrility. He then who takes this bold and daring ground, ought to have his vouchers at hand, or to have them within accessible reach. In the situation in which a libeller wantonly stands, he is entitled to nothing but law, sheer law.
(To be continued.)
O'MEARA'S Packet will sail for Alexandria on Wednesday. July 8.
LONDON, MAY 8—13.
THE MARQUIS OF LANSDOWNE.
This noble and distinguished person departed this life yesterday morning (May 7.) Of a lineage yielding to none many in those relations which constitute the general pride of families, this Nobleman appears from his outset in life to have contemplated the doing justice to his birth by pursuits and studies suitable to its dignity. He began in the army, and, under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick, had a share in the danger and the honours of the seven years war. The activity of his mind, soon directed him to courses which are commonly supposed to require a greater power of intellect, as well as a wider compass of mental cultivation. The Noble Marquis, then Earl of Shelburne, at so early a period as the King's accession to the Throne, was made a Lord of Trade; at which time he could be only 25 years old.—In the rapid changes of Administration, which marked the first six years of this eventful reign, the Earl of Shelburne was neither idle nor undistinguished; and he made himself so considerable a feature in the politics of the country, that he was appointed to the high office of Secretary of State, near 40 years since, namely, in 1766, in the Ministry of the Duke of Grafton. In this office he continued for near two years, till his Colleagues, at the instance of the French Minister, the Duke De Choiseul, were induced to disown him—in the affair of Corsica. The Noble Earl, soon after, appeared among the Principals of Opposition; with whom he continued a zealous co-operator, until the famous change of Ministry in 1782, when he and Mr. Fox were made joint secretaries of state. On the death of the Marquis of Rockingham, he succeeded to the premiership, as first lord of the treasury, and introduced Mr. Pitt to office as Chancellor of the Exchequer; but this administration, which brought about the peace of 1762, was not of long duration, having been obliged to give way to the coalition ministry of Lord North and Mr. Fox. His lordship was considered a deep politician, but his state of health has not for a considerable time permitted him to take an active part in the business of politics.
He was Marquis of Lansdowne, Earl of Wycombe, and Viscount Caine and Calmstone, Lord Wycombe, Earl of Shelburne, Viscount Fitz Maurice, and Baron Dunkerley, Irish honours, K. G. Succeeded his father, May 1761. Born 1737. Married Feb. 2, 1766, Sophia daughter of John Earl of Granville, and by her, who died in 1771, he had issue, John Henry, Earl of Wycombe, born December 6, 1763; William died in Jan. 27, 1778. His lordship married, secondly, July 19, 1779, Louisa Fitzpatrick, sister to the Earl of Upper Ossory, by whom, who died Aug. 7, 1789, he had Henry, born July, 1780; a daughter born Dec. 8, 1781; died an infant. His Lordship is succeeded by his eldest son, the Earl of Wycombe.
The Marquis of Lansdowne's extensive entailed estates, both in England and Ireland amounting to more than 35,000l. per annum, devolve on his eldest son, Lord Wycombe, now Marquis of Lansdowne: but 10,000l. per annum, and nearly 100,000l. in specie, are willed to his other son Lord Henry Petty.
Yesterday a report prevailed in the City that the Rochefort squadron had safely returned with their plunder; it was, however, generally discredited.
The despatches received by government and the Russian Ambassador on Thursday, have been stated to contain the ratification of a Treaty of Alliance, offensive and defensive, between the Emperor Alexander and this country. We have every reason to assure our readers that this report is totally unfounded. It is, however, certain that government continues to receive assurances of the friendly disposition of the Court of St. Petersburg towards this country; and if this disposition should ever lead to an arrangement so desirable, it is obvious that it could not be attended, at least for the present season, with any useful consequences. While we do not learn that a single regiment of Russians is at this advanced period yet in motion, declarations on paper will be of little avail. If even all the military strength of Russia and Sweden were actually in the field, we cannot perceive, during the neutrality of Austria, and the attachment of Prussia to Buonaparte, how it could with any prospect of success be brought to operate against France.
The same Papers which have so abruptly concluded a treaty with Russia, also inform us that two Russian messengers left town for Varmouth on Saturday. We can assure our readers that this report is equally destitute of truth as the former.
The second expedition, which is to be under the command of General Sir Eyre Coote, is now in a very forward state of preparation. Three of the regiments will embark immediately at Portsmouth, under the orders of brigadier general Balfour, and will be joined by the 10th at Cork. Jamaica is their destination, there being reason to apprehend that the Toulon fleet are proceeding in that direction. The general officers to be employed in this service are Lieutenant-General Sir Eyre Coote, commander in chief, Major-General Drummond, and Brigadier-Generals Balfour, Carruthers, and M c Farland.
A letter from a respectable mercantile house at Genoa states, that the fate of that capital is decided, it being generally understood that it is to form a part of the new kingdom of Italy. It is added, that on the 15th of February, orders had been sent from Paris to act offensively, on the Adige, if any extraordinary movement should be perceived amongst the Austrian troops in that vicinity.
The total amount of the Permanent and War Taxes, for the quarter ending the 5th of April, 1805, are—
  Permanent Taxes L. 6,264,182 8 9   War Taxes 2,224,959 0 9   8,439,141 9 6 
CUSTOM-HOUSE-ENTERED.
  Ship Reward, Delamar, Ticonick, Parsons, Guernsey.   Brig Benjamin & Nancy, Noyes, Boston.   Sch'r Thomas, Hayward, Virginia, Forsyth, Seventy-Six, Wills, Newburyport. Grenada. St. Martins. Trinidad.   CLEARED.   Ship Shepherdess, Wills, London.   Native, Peterson, Rotterdam.   Brig Paragon, Ainsley, Franklin, Smith, Jamaica. Flushing.   Traveller, Wright, Havanna.   Sch'r Catharine Shepherd, Webb, Adeline, Strong, Antigua. Havanna.   Sloop Patience, Thomas, New-Providenc. 
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
  Ship Ticonick, Parsons, 13 days from Boston, ballast, Moses Myers.   Ship Eliza, Bunting, 24 days from Newburyport, ballast, P. Dana, & Co.   Schooner Thomas Hayward, 23 days from Grenada, Rum, C. & F. Whittle.   Schooner Bee, Poulson, 42 days from Tenerife, Wine, Edward Roberts.—Left there brig General Washington, Vickery, of Norfolk, for a port in Europe; sch'r Iris, Russel, Salem, performing quarantine—off the Island was boarded by a Guernsey lugger, privateer and treated politely.—In lat. 31, long. 72, spoke ship Greenock, Warner, four days from Baltimore, bound to Trinidad. 
Sch'r Seventy-Six, Wills, 23 days from Trinidad, Sugar, Theo. Armstead.—Left there ship Hercules, and sloop Neptune, of Pepperelborough; ship Lucy Ann, Baltimore; ship Volunteer, Philadelphia, detained for having contraband goods on board; brig Rolla, New York, Reuben, Middletown; and several others names not recollected.
The ships Woodrop Simms, Davis; Nancy, Turner; and briggs June, Watson; Eliza, Nye, all from this port, have arrived at Bourdeaux.
In Hampton Roads, ship Jane, Hester, 37 days from Bourdeaux, Ballast, J. & W. Bell, Petersburg.
SALE AT AUCTION.
BY WILLIAM B. LAMB, Tomorrow, at 11 o'clock, on Donaldon & Tauburn's Wharf, WILL BE SOLD, On a credit of three and four months, for approved paper, 45 Hogsheads SUGAR. 125 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 80 do. GRENADA do. 12,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE. 10 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 13 Quarter Casks COLMENAR WINE. 100 Barrels APPLE BRANDY. July 8. 801
AUCTION SALE.
On Wednesday next, at 10 o'clock, WILL BE SOLD, Before the New Market House, without reserve, 76 Hlds. } CHOICE St. MARTIN'S SUGAR. 69 Bbls. Terms—Notes at 60 and 90 days, with an approved indorser, for all sums over 200 dollars—under cash. Edward Roberts. 807
TO BE SOLD,
On Wednesday the 17th instant, at 12 o'clock, Before the Exchange Coffee House, SEVEN NEGRO SLAVES. Three Males, and four Females. The above Negroes are sold under a deed of trust from John Gwyn, for the benefit of George Wilson. The Trustee. July 5. 797
JUST RECEIVED,
Per the Ship Reunion, from Alsace, and for sale by the Subscriber, 200 Hogsheads Choice RED WINE. 3,500 Bushels SALT. Moses Myers. 800
112 Puncheons high proof Grenada RUM, Landing this day on our wharf, from on board the Schooner Thomas. C. & F. Whittle. 808
I HAVE FOR SALE,
ON VERY LOW TERMS, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, } TEAS, entirely fresh, and entitled to drawback. Superfine, Fine, Cross Midling and Midling FLOUR. A few puncheons 3rd and 4th proof RUM. 4 Hlds. Muscovado SUGAR, of very superior quality. 50 Tierces RICE. I wish also, for an opportunity of shipping some articles to Charleston, S. C. EDWARD JOHNSTON, Gibson's Wharf. July 8. 809
TOMORROW, WILL BE LANDED,
On Gibson's Wharf, from the Schooner Bee, George Paulus, Master, from Tenerife. 73 Pipes, 42 Hlds. } TENERIFFE WINE, of a good quality. 24 Qr. Casks, 3 Pipes VINEGAR. 43 Barrels Fresh WALNUTS. 3 do. ALMONDS. For sale on very moderate terms. Apply to Edward Roberts. THE SAID SCHOONER, is offered for sale, or charter—burthen 75 tons, a staunch vessel. Apply as above. July 8. 810
WANTED TO CHARTER,
A SHIP Of from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with Lumber, for a port in Jamaica—immediate despatch will be given. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. 802
FOR CHARTER,
The good Ship TICONIC, Burthen about 300 hogsheads Tobacco. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. 803
FOR CHARTER,
The American Ship REUNION, Burthen 280 tons—she will be ready for the reception of a cargo in fifteen days. Warren Ashley. WHO HAS ON BOARD SAID SHIP, 3000 Bushels Coarse SALT. July 8. 799
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
The American Ship ELIZA, JOSEPH BUNTIN, Master:— Burthen 176 tons, or 230 hogsheads tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana & Co. 804
FOR LONDON,
The Ship MENTOR, STEPHEN WATERMAN, Master:— Burthen 350 hogsheads tobacco.—Will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days, and will sail by the last of this month. She is a very fine vessel of 18 months old, and well found in every respect. For freight or passage, apply to Freeland & Gillies, in Petersburg, or to N. Heron. 805
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
The Schooner VIRGINIA, WILLIAM FORSYTH, Master:— Burthen 1200 barrels, a good vessel, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to Edward Roberts. 806
Avis aux Francais.
LE SOUS-COMMISSAIRE des relations Commerciales de France, à la résidence de Norfolk, en Virginie, informe les Citoyens Français, que ceux d'entre eux qui auront de demandes à faire, doivent s'adresser aux Commissaires: & que, dorénavant, les demandes adressées directement au Ministre de France près les Etats Unis, resteront sans réponse. OSTER. June 15. 1aw3 764

BY AUTHORITY.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
CLASS No. II.
  4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each— dolls. 40000   1 Prize of dolls. 10000   1 of 5000   5 of 1000 5000   20 of 500 10000   50 of 100 5000   50 of 50 2500   100 of 25 2500   40000 
227 First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dolls. 500 after 1000 500 after 1500 500 after 2000 1000 after 2500 1000 after 3000 1000 after 3500 1000 after 3950 10000
The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November, or sooner, if the tickets are sold.
Tickets for sale at the Office of the Publick Ledger. 722
LEVIN DORSEY,
On Town Point—Wide Water-Street.
Has Received by the Dumfries, from London, in addition to
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c.
Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants.
Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses.
From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours.
Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted.
Charts, for the West-Indies, and America.
Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant.
And has on hand,
Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with
a copious appendix.
Blunt's American Coast Pilot.
Also for Sale,
Bell-Mettle Skillets of Superior Quality.
Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and
Solid Brass Sheaves—Assorted.
Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted.
All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual.
April 26. tf 628
THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
To the Sheriff of—County, greeting:
WE command you that, from all further proceedings on an order obtained on the motion of George McIntosh, (who in right of his wife is entitled to a distributive share of the estate of Cornelius Calvert, deceased,) in the District Court held at Suffolk, on the twenty-second day of May, 1803, appointing Samuel Coleman, to collect and preserve the estate of the said Cornelius Calvert, deceased, upon his giving bond and security for collecting the same, making an inventory thereof, and safe-keeping and delivering up the same, when required, to the Executors or Administrators of the said Cornelius Calvert, deceased; and allowing the said Samuel Coleman, to make oath and give bond accordingly, you altogether supersede. Which order before the Judges of our Court of Appeals, at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, for cause of error in the same to be corrected, on the humble petition of James Tucker, we have caused to come, he the said James Tucker, having given security to prosecute with effect, and if the order aforesaid shall be affirmed, to satisfy and pay all damages and costs as shall be awarded against him. We also command you that you give notice to the said George McIntosh and Samuel Coleman, that they be before the Judges of our said Court of Appeals, at the Capitol aforesaid, on the first day of the next Court, then and there to have a re-hearing of the whole matter in the said order contained; and have them there this writ.—Witness, John Brown, Clerk of our said Court of Appeals at Richmond, the twentieth day of June, 1803, in the 29th year of our foundation.
JOHN BROWN.
The above supersedeas having been served on Samuel Coleman, the authority he acquired over the Estate of Cornelius Calvert, deceased, under the order of the District Court, is suspended; and my powers, as Executor, are consequently revived. I do therefore give notice, that any payments made of debts due or to grow due to said Estate, to any other person than myself, will be made in their own wrong; and that the persons so paying will be subjected to a second payment by
JAMES TUCKER Ex'or. of Cornelius Calvert.
June 20. tf 775
FOR SALE,
Pursuant to the Will of William Samuel Peachy, deceased.
Peachy's Manufacturing Mills and Store-Houses.
LYING in the County of Prince George, on Powell's Creek, a navigable stream of James River, and on the main stage road from Norfolk to Petersburg, with about six acres of Land belonging thereto—One third of the purchase money will be required at the end of eighteen months and three years credit will be given for the residue. The Gentleman to the Mills will be good enough to show them.—For terms apply to Mr. Robert Maitland of Norfolk, or to Thomas Griffin Peachy of Williamsburg.
ALSO FOR SALE,
That beautiful Seat on James River (about four miles from the Mills) called FLOWER DE HUNDRED.—The Tract of Land belonging to this Seat, contains 1800 acres extending nearly two miles on the banks of the river, (about half a day's sail from Norfolk, and five hours from Petersburg) considerable part of the Land is fit for the cultivation of Wheat and Tobacco; it has some valuable Low Ground, and a great deal of Meadow Land, from which in its natural state, great quantities of Hay may be made; the Land also abounds with good Timber:—The House, Garden, Orchards, and other improvements, are extensive and valuable.—As it is presumed that no person would purchase such an estate without first viewing it, a further description is thought unnecessary.—Collier Harrison, Esq., of Charles City, who has viewed the Land and its well acquainted with its quality, will be good enough to show it.—A credit of 9, 13 and 16 years will be given for the greater part of the purchase money, and for the residue four annual payments will be required.—An indisputable title will be made.—The price may be known by application to Mr. Robert Maitland, or to Mary W. Peachy, and Thomas G. Peachy, of Williamsburg.
March 25. tf 523
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from our Cooperage, a Negro Man named HAL, by some called HENRY. He is about 23 years old, about 5 feet 5 inches high, his face inclining to the colour of a mulatto, short thick neck, hoarse voice, walks straight, and is upon the whole a likely and well made Negro. He wore when he went off a striped cloth jacket and trousers, but carried with him a variety of other clothing.—He is fond of dress; and is very artful. He can read, and is by trade a Cooper. He formerly belonged to Mr. Theodore Morrison, of Prince George County, from whom he ran away, and was taken up in Norfolk, about six years ago; at which time we purchased him. He went off last night without the slightest provocation.
We will give a reward of 25 dollars to the person who may apprehend him in Norfolk, and secure him so that we may get him again—if taken out of the county, and delivered to us, we will give 50 dollars reward; if taken out of the state, and returned to us, we will give the above reward of 100 dollars; and 50 dollars additional for such discovery of the person or persons who assisted his escape, as may lead to his or their conviction.
M c Pherson & M c Phail.
Norfolk, Virginia, May 7. tf 657
3000 lbs. of WOOL,
For sale—low for cash—by
Philip Collins.
June 11. tf 754
SPRING GOODS.
PHILIP HENOP,
Has Received, by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a complete and extensive assortment of
FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING OF
Fine Corded and Tape-Stripe Furniture and Cambric Dimities; 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12-4 Table Cloths; 9-8 and 6-4 Plain, Book, Cambric, and Jacquet Muslins; Coloured and Embossed Cambric Muslins; 4-4 and 6-4 Elegant Laced Cambric and Leno Muslins; Leno and Laced Shawls; Ladies' Silk-Netted Parasols and Cane Umbrellas; 6-4 Tambour and Satin-Sprigged Muslins; Checked Pullicat and Blue-Netted Handkerchiefs; Madras do; Plain, Drabs, and Twilled-Stripe Naukeens; Cotton Cassimeres; Granderells do; Sewing Silk; Mens' Best Beaver Gloves; Cotton and Silk Suspenders; Net and Elastic do; Gilt Pins; B. Pins assorted; and Gentlemen's Best London Hats.
Also—JUST RECEIVED, via New-York.
4-4, 6-4, and 7-4 Plain and Damasked Silk Handkerchiefs and Shawls, with netted Fringes; Long Silk Shawls, do; do; Chambray Muslins; Common and Fine Calicoes, and Plaid Chintz; Figured Blue Silk; Black Striped Satin; India and French Back and Coloured Lustings; Handsome Italian Plaid; Extra Silk Gloves, assorted; Flesh Coloured Pic Nic Mitts and Gloves; Plain White, Flesh Coloured, and Black, Laced and Sanded Silk Stockings; Superfine Laced and Sanded White Cotton do; White Net Cotton, Leno, and Black Lace Veils; Floss, Thread and Embroidering Silk; Silk and Cotton Cords and Tassels; Cotton Trimming; Black, Blue, Pink, White, and Yellow Crapes; Linen Cambric; Long Lawns; Pink, Blue, and Buff Cambric-Muslins; Ladies Black Morocco and Coloured Kid Slippers; Apron Checks; Plain Paper and Tiffany Fans:—
TOGETHER WITH
A great variety of other Fancy Goods of the most fashionable kinds imported: A few bales of English and German Osnaburgs, and Ticklenburgs; Linen Checks; India Cottons; Bandanna Handkerchiefs; &c. &c. &c.
ALL OF WHICH HE WILL SELL, ON THE LOWEST TERMS, BY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.
April 26. tf 624
REMOVAL.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE.
Gilliat & Mackinder.
April 3. tf 555
TO RENT.
THE Store, Cellar, and Counting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to
Thomas Willock.
April 1. tf 547
THE Subscriber intends applying at the Bank of Virginia, for Certificates of One Hundred and Fifty-Nine Shares of Stock, in his own and Fifty-Nine Shares in the name of Benjamin Harrison, Esq.—The Scrip of the beforesaid is lost, if found, it is requested it may be returned, it being of no use but to the proprietors.
Fortescue Whittle.
June 4. tf 738
NANKEENS AND TEAS.
5000 Pieces Yellow NANKEENS, of the first Chop.
30 Chests Hyson and Imperial TEAS.
Both entitled to drawback.—For sale by
Martin Fisk.
May 29. tf 723
WHO HAS THIS DAY LANDING,
From the Ship Charleston, Capt. Hall from Liverpool.
100 Crates QUEENS WARE, well assorted.
May 29. tf 723
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT,
A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of
Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs,
which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
  10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb.   6d, do. 9d per lb.   Sleathing do. 7 1-2d per lb.   6d, do. 10d per lb.   4d, do. 9s per M.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb.   6d, do. 4s 6d per M.   4d, do. 3s do.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
LEVIN DORSEY.
March 18. tf 503
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Fanny, from Havana, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua.
170 Hogsheads MOLASSES.
109 do. RUM.
For sale by
William Pennock.
May 27. tf 716
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. MALAGA do.
PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles.
6 Barrels PORK— and about
1000 Dozen PORTER, in any half winters flock, equal to any imported.
Joseph Hayes.
August 24. tf 738
FOR SALE,
100 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE.
12 Casks do. GLASSWARE.
Just received by the ship Charleston, from Liverpool.
A. Maclure.
May 31. tf 738
250 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR.
250 do. Fine, } do.
100 do. X Middlings, } do.
150 do. do. } do.
50 do. Ship, } BREAD.
90 do. Navy, } do.
10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE.
For Sale by
JAMES MAURICE & CO.
April 12. tf 589
NOTICE.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber living in Edenton, his Mulatto Boy Sam—he is about twenty-one years of age, trim and well built, and large behind—he has two scars on the top of one of his feet. I think the right one.—Whoever will take up said boy, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS, be sides the expense of carrying him to Norfolk—I want him delivered to Mr. John Granby, at that place.
Samuel Butler.
Edenton, May 30. tf 743
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Subscriptions received by Bonsal, Conrad & Co. Norfolk July 5. 3 796
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
82, Puncheons Windward Island RUM.
35 do. Jamaica do.
10 do. Old Jamaica do.
10 Pipes Holland GIN.
8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac, } BRANDY.
12 do. Alicante, } do.
17 Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE.
4 Half Pipes, } do.
2 Qr. Casks, } do.
4 Half do. } do.
15 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE.
30 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE.