Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-04-15 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 15, 1806.
[NO. 116.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
For Boston, The good Schooner HOPE and POLLY , Captain Rodgers, will sail in a few days—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply on board at Gibson's wharf, or to Fisk & Catlett. April 9. tf 652
For Boston, The Sch. RISING SUN , E. Bradfoot, master, will sail on Sunday next For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Gibson's wharf, or Fisk & Catlett. April 9. 2* 649
For London, The Ship SHEFFIELD , John Davis, Master, Burthen 420 hogsheads, will be ready to depart from hence by the 20th inst. two thirds of her cargo is already engaged; for the remainder or passage, having most excellent accommodations, apply to C. & F. Whittle. April 7. tf 647
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FREDONIA , Nathaniel Richardson, Master, Burthen 220 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in 3 or 4 days—For terms apply to Moses Myers. April 7. 3w 646
For London, The good Ship MONTICELLO , Will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburg, or Robert Maitland & Co. April 4. 4w 636
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast sailing Brig MERCHANT , John Pike, master, burthen 175 tons, or 1200 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in six days. For terms apply to Fisk & Catlett.
Who has this day landed, 50 Tierces New RICE, 5 Pipes Country GIN—Which will be sold low. April 4. tf 659
Landing from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth , A choice parcel of SUGAR and MOLASSES, from Trinidad, which will be Sold on liberal terms by applying to John Brown , Marsden's Wharf. Who wishes to Sell, Charter, or Freight, The said BRIG, Burthen 175 tons. April 2. tf 633
For Bordeaux, In Fifteen Days, the fast sailing coppered Ship Susan and Sarah , Richard Marner, Master—For freight of 120 hds. or passage, (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 26. tf 613
1988 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 100 Tons loose do. 28 Crates EARTHENWARE. Just received by the Ship Huntress , from Liverpool, and for Sale by Alexander Maclure. Who will receive on board said VESSEL, if applied to immediately, 150 hogsheads Tobacco on freight for Liverpool. March 14. tf 604
Landing This Day, 108 Bags Prime Green COFFEE, IN STORE, 800 Barrels Superfine and Fine FLOUR, London Particular, MADEIRA, in Pipes, Hhds. do. Market, and quarter Casks. Jamaica and Windward Island RUM, Petersburg TOBACCO, Prime PORK, &c.—All of which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. Who Want A VESSEL, of about 800 barrels, to Charter. March 10. 8t 571
For Charter, to Bordeaux, (or any Port in France,) The good Snow ECHO , Jacob Forman, master, burthen 222 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 17. 3w 589
Now Landing from on board ship Courtney , Wm. Bryant, Master, from Jamaica, 103 Hogsheads RUM. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers Said SHIP, for Charter. March 21. 3w 599
Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nixonton, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to James M'Clenachan. March 31. tf 728
For Sale by the Subscriber, at his Bake-House, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do. Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West-India produce. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 26. tf 614
CASH given for Rough Hogshead STAVES. C. & F. Whittle. March 31. tf 629
LOTS FOR SALE. I will sell two well situated LOTS in the Fields. The terms of payment will be made convenient to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. April 2. 3w 635
WANTED, 25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643
Lisbon, Cadiz, and Liverpool SALT. For Sale by William Pennock. March 12. 3w 575
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret , now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havana Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. tf 412
FOR SALE, An Elegant COACHEE, with Harness complete, has been but little used.—For terms apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 7. tf 567
FOR SALE by the Subscriber, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection: FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gm. CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
The Subscriber will sell or exchange for Lots in this Borough, the following LANDS, to wit: 50 Acres adjoining the Lands of James Martin, deceased, and Richard Silvester, about six miles from the Great Bridge. 220 Acres well timbered land, adjoining the lands of Bennett Armstrong, and others, about three miles from the Bridge. 230 Acres fit for cultivation, adjoining the lots of James Webb, about one mile from the Bridge. 50 Acres lying opposite New Mill and Deep Creek, within a quarter of a mile of the river, and three miles this side of the Bridge. Thomas Warren. N. B. If the Lots and improvements are not Sold before the first of June, they will be Rented to the highest bidder. March 26. 13d 611
5 LOTS at the Bridge, with the improvements thereon, consisting of a very good Dwelling, and all the necessary Out-Houses, together with a Store, Granary, Lumber-House, and Black Smith's Shop. For particulars apply to Thomas Warren. March 26. 13d 611
FOR RENT, (Possession to be delivered early in April,) A large three-story BRICK HOUSE, eligibly situated on Commerce and Water-Streets—It is well calculated for a Vendue Store, or any extensive Grocery—it will be more satisfactory to dispose of it for one tenement, but if necessary, will be divided and accommodated for two. Apply to John Nivison. March 19. 3w 596
NOTICE. On Friday night last a Negro Man was stopped in Concord Street, by one of the Watchmen, and had in his possession a small quantity of Bacon, who threw the same down and made his escape. The owner on proving his property, and paying expenses may have it again. George Suggs, Captain of the Borough Watch. April 9. 3t 650
NOTICE. MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CATLETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the firm of Fisk & Catlett. Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKENS first chop, Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Crates Crockery WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted, 75 Kegs English GUNPOWDER, 100 Boxes London Crown GLASS, 100 Kegs White LEAD, ground in oil, 1500 lbs. Seine TWINE, 15c Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Mols OZNABURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Sperm candles do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish Bat INDIGO, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory) 100 Rheams Writing PAPER, 200 do. Wrapping do. ALSO—This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEEF, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL, 12 Hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES. Feb. 24. tf 525
Liverpool Coarse and Fine SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Monticello , Captain Wilson—Apply to William Pennock. April 4. 3w 637
NINTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY, March 7.
Debate on Mr. Gregg's Resolution, (Continued.)
MR. MAC CREERY. Mr. Chairman: I am extremely sorry that the gentleman from Georgia, as well as many others who have spoken on this question, should entertain an idea of the carrying trade so exceedingly erroneous as it respects us. Do gentlemen suppose that every American vessel which has coffee, sugar, or any other W. India produce on board is engaged in what is called the carrying trade? If our vessels engaged in the West India trade, and which carry our American produce, together with some European goods, sell, as they often do, for double the cost, and bring back much more W. India produce than can be consumed at home, what must become of the surplus? We must certainly be permitted to export it; and although it is not the produce of our soil, it undoubtedly is of our industry, and therefore as much entitled to protection as the other. But we are told, sir, that our merchants are covering belligerent property; and to prove this, a celebrated pamphlet, called "War in Disguise," is now quoted on this floor as gospel.—For my part, sir, I consider that production entirely apocryphal; but, sir, here is a production which I always consider orthodox—here is the report of our Secretary of the Treasury—this I have examined, and what does it say? If by his reports we shall find that the articles we import from the West-Indies do not exceed in value the goods our merchants send thither, where will the author of "War in Disguise" find this so much talked of covered property?  According to this report it appears, that in 1804 we imported from the West-Indies in   Molasses, galls. 5,747,296 at 25 cents, 1,436,814  Pimento, lbs. 663,648, at 10 cents, 66,364  Cocoa, lbs. 1,481,564 at 12 cents, 177,787  Coffee, lbs. 46,768,089 at 18 cents, 8,407,435  Sugar, 113,434,409 lbs. or 1,012,464 cwt. at 7 dollars, 7,087,248  Indigo, 282,503 lb. at 1 d. 25 cents, 353,129  Cotton, 2,056,704 lb. at 20 cents, 411,340  Rum, galls. 6,862,347 at 50 cents, 3,431,173  21,371,311   And we exported to the West-Indies in the same year, viz.   In American produce to the amount of 11,266,162  Foreign do. 4,587,620  15,853,783  Freight and insurance, 33 1-3 5,284,294  21,139,377   231,934
I hold it fair to include freight and insurance, for although a man may send his own vessel, and stand his own underwriter, he will always make these calculations before he undertakes an expedition: and considering the nature of the trade we have been carrying on there, this allowance is very moderate. And now, sir, let me ask, what is there left of masked property for the author of War in Disguise and my lord Collingwood? Why, truly, the mighty sum of 231,934 dollars!
But, sir, independent of this statement, where is the mighty sum about which so much fuss is made, that we are screening from Great-Britain? Why, in France, no doubt! And what does it amount to? I will tell you, sir: Our whole exports to that nation in 1804, consisting of our own and foreign produce, amounted to 8,800,000 dollars. Now, sir, I do suppose, that most of the coffee we have sent thither came to us from St. Domingo. I would therefore ask the author of "War in Disguise," or any one else, whether they really think the black nobility of St. Domingo have been sending their produce, masked under our flag, to supply their friends in France? The whole of this allegation is too absurd to merit a serious refutation. The fact is, that of this 8,800,000, we receive payment in French goods to the amount of about 1,800,000, and the residue, together with the surplus of our other exports to Europe, is remitted to Great-Britain to make up the balance of 12,000,000, which our trade with her annually subjects us to. Now, sir, who has the best right to complain of us in this business? Certainly not England.
We are also told that if this resolution passes, our exports to Great-Britain will be materially affected. Although the resolution does not go to prevent us from sending our produce thither, I will examine that part of the argument of the gentleman from Georgia respecting tobacco.
The whole of our export of that article in 1804, was $5,000,000. and if you will take your pen and calculate the population where this tobacco is consumed, you will find they amount to about 83 millions, which gives to Great-Britain the consumption of about 14 or 15,000 hds. Now, sir, you will find, that in 1803 we exported to that nation 50,000 hds. and on an average we send them near 40,000 hds. annually. What is the consequence? That by sending more than they can consume, the price is kept below its intrinsic value,—whereas, were we wise enough to send them no more than they do consume, the price would be always good: for it is an axiom in trade, that when the medium of consumption is exceeded, the price must fall; whereas, if the supply is deficient, it occasions a competition in the market, which never fails to raise the article above its real value. It will therefore be highly advantageous to the tobacco planter that less of it goes to Great-Britain.
On the subject of our revenue, we are often exultingly told, that it comes exclusively off the farmer and planter, who are the great consumers. Let us examine this question.
Our imports amounted in 1804 to about 80 millions, whereof 26 millions were re-exported. Of the remaining 44, how much is consumed by the farmer and planter? I compute the population of our seaports to be about one-eighth of that of the United States, and from the luxury and waste, the extraordinary consumption of liquors, tea, coffee, sugar, &c. and even of salt, of which I do believe one ship commonly consumes as much as ten farmers—that these towns consume one third; which leaves 30 millions out of 80 to the farmer and planter.
As to the article of cotton, it would appear that of 55 millions exported, about 25 go to Great-Britain; and although I do not know accurately, I believe that part is re-exported the same as imported; but if not,
it is well known that Great-Britain must and will have it; and when it is considered that they at this moment command Spanish wool and French claret, they will find little difficulty in procuring our cotton. I thought it incumbent on me to make these few remarks to the committee, because, although they may have occurred to some, I believe they have not to all.
MR. ELMER. Mr. Chairman, I will rise to make a few observations on the subject now under consideration, but I will not detain the committee more than a few minutes. The resolution on your table is denounced by gentlemen as a war measure; but I cannot discern its tendency to that point. It is acknowledged on all hands that we have received from Great-Britain repeated and grievous injuries. The whole American people are alarmed, and their feelings excited by the reiterated acts of oppression and insult. A gentleman from Georgia, has told you that our constituents have not dictated any measures; it is true they have not dictated, but they have complained, and they look up to the collected wisdom of congress to devise a remedy for the evils under which they are labouring. This is the business upon which we are in part assembled; and it is the most important to which our attention will be called; we should therefore engage in it with all that seriousness and impartiality which its importance demands. Every member should divest himself of all national and party prejudice, when he decides on a question in which the interest of his country is so deeply concerned. And can we, as men and as patriots, tamely submit to have our seamen impressed and forced to fight the battles of a foreign nation; and to have our commerce embarrassed, interrupted and perplexed, and the property of our citizens engaged therein, condemned and made the property of the unjust captors? I trust not.
But we are told peace is of all things most desirable, and that by stopping importation from Great-Britain we shall provoke the wrath of that nation, will plunge our country into a most destructive warfare. But, sir, is this a true state of the case? Will this measure justify Great-Britain in retaliating upon us in any hostile acts? Certainly not. I have an unquestionable right to employ, or not employ, any mechanic or manufacturer, as my interest or convenience shall direct; and a nation has an equal right to trade or not to trade, with any other nation, as it may suit their policy so to do. We do not thereby infringe on any of their perfect rights; nay, I do not know that by refusing to receive the products of a nation we do thereby violate any of her imperfect rights. And let it be remembered, that no nation is justified in making war upon another, unless some of her perfect rights are invaded. Nor is every accidental violation of a perfect right considered as a just cause of war. The injury must be repeated, and every other mode of redress exhausted, or at least become extremely precarious before a nation can justify herself in resorting to force. We have suffered an invasion of a national right, but we only wish to have recourse to peaceable means of redress—to withhold in a degree our intercourse with the nation from whom we have received the injury. If we adopt the resolution, Great-Britain will have no pretext for making war. She will know the precise terms upon which she can regain our trade and friendly intercourse. The preamble will direct her inquiries, and lead her to the goal whenever she desires it. She will only have to cease from doing evil; to respect our rights; to do as she wishes to be done by, and an amicable settlement will immediately ensue.
We are, however, told that Great-Britain will have no respect to the law of nature, the law of nations, or the principles of justice, that she will measure the rule of right only by the length of her sword; and that she is all powerful by sea, and able to crush us before her. This is a distressing picture indeed, but really I do not know that she has become so superlatively corrupt; and I do not believe she has. I trust she has some sense of right and wrong left; and some regard to the opinions of other nations; if I thought otherwise, I should be disposed to break off all intercourse of every kind, and withdraw from the touch of a being so highly polluted. And is her power irresistible? I have had some experience of her power, and I see no just cause to be alarmed; the people of the United States have no such mighty reason to fear her wrath; they know from experience her power is not irresistible. They have met it—They have repelled it. I should indeed fear to give her just cause of offence, and congress ought to abstain from doing any improper or unjust act towards her. We ought to do nothing but what we could justify ourselves, to our God, and to all the nations of the earth; with this confidence we may safely trust the consequences to the direction of Heaven. It is a sound maxim, that it is better to endure the greatest inconveniences and evils, than submit to reiterated wrongs and insults. We have suffered repeated wrongs. The measure before us is justifiable upon every principle of the law of nature, or of nations; it is only necessary then to enquire whether it is wise and politic to adopt it in the present form.
In this inquiry all our discretion, all our wisdom, and all our patriotism, unlettered by prejudice or partiality should be called in our aid. Will the measure re-act upon Great-Britain so as to induce her to relinquish her unjust claim to the capture of our ships, and release of our seamen, or will it not? Or will it produce a re-action upon ourselves which will be felt most sensibly by our citizens, and by our government? These are the important and the only questions which we have to consider; and it is our duty to consider them fully with all their bearings and tendencies. I confess I am not without doubts on the subject. That it will give us some shock, cannot rationally be questioned. Our revenue will doubtless be affected in some degree, and its clear amount diminished, at least for a time. Inconveniences will arise from the want of some of those articles of consumption which habit has rendered agreeable and useful. But these evils may and will be cheerfully borne if they will tend to produce a great national good, and free our commerce from those injuries which it has and continues to sustain from the depredations of Great-Britain. If the manufacturers of that nation are so important to her prosperity and strength as some of our wisest and best informed statesmen have represented, she will, she must yield to our equitable demand, or bring upon herself an accumulated weight of distress.
Some gentlemen have said that this is an improper time to re-act upon Great-Britain; that she is now contending with the most powerful despot on earth, for her liberties, and her very existence. That she is now doing that for the freedom of nations which revolutionary France was some years ago; and that her sensibility will be excited by every measure which may have a tendency to affect and injure her in her struggle. I confess it would be ungenerous to press her unreasonably at this time; but surely it is not improper to call upon her in any way we think politic for justice, and the free exercise of

our independent rights. These we are entitled to, and these she ought to yield us, or she cannot expect our friendship. And this is the most suitable time to call loudly upon her for them. She will, I trust—she must give up her unjust claims if we persist in this measure for any considerable time, or the consequence will be more injurious to her than any advantage her present conduct gives her.
If, however, the resolution now under consideration should be thought going too far, let us take up one less extensive and less energetic. A high degree of unanimity is extremely desirable on this important occasion. I am willing to meet gentlemen on any ground which may be thought tenable. If a total non-importation is not advisable, let us resort to a partial one, and adopt a measure embracing the object contemplated by the resolution offered by the gentleman from Maryland. We certainly ought and we must do something. Your table, Mr. Chairman, is loaded with complaints from all quarters of grievances and insults too intolerable to be quietly borne by any people. It is true, the gentleman from Georgia has said the citizens of this country have a very imperfect and incorrect view of this subject; and that they have been imposed upon and misinformed by merchants, whose cupidity has led them to sound the alarm; and that when they shall be correctly informed, and come to have true ideas on the subject of our differences with Great Britain, not one in ten will be found in favour of any measure in the form of the proposition on your table. But I trust the more the people are informed on the subject of their complaints, the louder and the more impressive will they become. It is the injuries they observe and feel, not the representations of interested men, that excite in them the sentiments they have expressed. Under these circumstances, and amidst the variety of complaints, shall we remain quiet? Shall we continue in session four or five months, at the publick expense, remaining deaf to the cries of our citizens, and depart without affording them any relief? I hope not. We cannot expect to enjoy the privileges and advantages of our independence unless we firmly and resolutely maintain them. As an independent nation we should feel no partialities towards any of the Europeans; but we treat them all with justice and humanity, meeting their friendship by returns of friendly actions, and repelling their aggressions by lenient but manly firmness.
Much pains has been taken to represent our complaints as trivial and incapable of redress. It has been said that we are injured only in our carrying trade, which has been represented as of little consequence, and not worth the expense necessary to defend it. This appears to be the idea which the gentlemen from Virginia and Georgia entertain of the business; but the subject presents itself to me in a very different complexion. To me it appears far more important to the United States than they represent. I consider it highly interesting not only to our merchants, but to our agricultural citizens. If we should abandon this trade totally, our wheat, corn, beef, pork, and other products of the middle states would shortly become a drug, and the price of them be greatly diminished in our market towns. Perhaps the southern states might find a market in the ports of Great Britain for their cotton and tobacco; but if the carrying trade should be relinquished the best market for those other staple productions of our country would be shut to us. By carrying these commodities to a foreign market, there exchanging them for the productions of that country, and after bringing them to our ports, exporting the surplus of them as well as some of our own productions to another foreign country. By which trade we are enabled as well to sell our surplus produce, as to pay for the manufacture of Great Britain which we consume. Further, would it not be highly degrading to our national character to relinquish so just and advantageous a trade to satisfy the whim, interest or caprice of any nation? If we permit Great Britain to substantiate her present doctrines, she will most assuredly extend her demands and the strictness of her doctrines, until she left us no trade worth defending, neither circuitous nor direct. But shall we tamely submit without one effort to this degradation? Shall we not rather do what is in our power to ward off the evils that surround us. The gentleman from Georgia has said that he should be ashamed to meet his constituents if he should give his assent to the proposition before us. But whatever may be the sentiments of the people of the south, I believe those to the eastward would be dissatisfied if we should rise without taking any measure upon this momentous subject. They look for something from our hands, and I hope we shall not rise until we have devised and put into operation some plan whereby we may redress the grievances under which our citizens groan, and of which they have so loudly complained.
(To be continued.)
SPANISH AFFAIRS.
SATURDAY, April 5.
Debate on the motion of J. RANDOLPH to amend the Secret Journal by inserting in it the message of the President of the 6th of December.
MR. J. RANDOLPH. I rise to execute the purpose which I intimated yesterday. On the first page of this journal [holding in hand the journal of the secret proceedings of the House] I find it stated that the Speaker laid before the House a letter and communication from the President of the United States, which were read, that they were referred to a select committee, and I find that then follows the report of that committee without any notice of the message of the President on which it was grounded.—This I take to be a departure from the regular system of keeping the journal; because I perceive in other parts of it messages, though of a private nature, accompanying other communications, inserted. I deem it not less important of the character of those who composed the select committee, of which I had the honour to be one, than to the character of the government of the United States that a full and fair view should be given to the publick of the conduct of the government on the one hand, and of the legislature on the other. I beg pardon for using the phrase government, by government I meant the executive department. I shall feel it incumbent on me, in order to impress on the House, the sense I entertain of the importance of this motion to enter into some little history of the transactions which have taken place with closed doors, in which, though I may not undertake to say what the message of the President contains, I shall feel myself at liberty, according to the course pursued here, to say what it does not contain.
It is true that on the 6th of December that message was referred to a select committee. That committee met, and one of the members, a gentleman from Massachusetts, whom I do not now see in his place, as soon as the committee met proposed that they should recommend to the House the making an appropriation of money to enable the executive to negotiate abroad. I understood, though it may not have been so expressed, that the object was the purchase of the Floridas. There was a great variety of sentiment in the committee, and other gentlemen of the committee, of whom I was one, objected, that in the confidential message of the President, there was not a syllable about the purchase of the Floridas, or an appropriation of money for foreign negotiation, that there was not a word in it to induce us to believe that Spain was willing to make the sale or to come to an amicable adjustment of differences with us;
but that on the contrary, a direct and opposite inference could only be drawn from its contents.
On coming to town, and conversing with gentleman of this house, I was apprized of the existence of the purchase the Floridas from Spain; and I was prepared to have considered any expressions in the executive message as not having the meaning, which could at all warrant it. There was such a difference of opinion in the committee that they came to no direct conclusion. Circumstances of an imperious nature called me to Baltimore; where I staid, I think, six days. On my return on Saturday, I found, from the information of a gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Nicholson) that there had been considerable excitement in consequence of the committee not reporting. Without even changing my clothes or going to my lodging, I immediately met the committee, and it was agreed to write to the secretary of war, and learn from him the number of troops necessary to protect the southern frontier from Spanish inroad and insults. But although in the publick message of the President at the opening of the session, we heard much of Spanish outrages and insults, and though the private message held a language in consonance with the publick, I found a backwardness in the head of the war department, and generally of the executive government on taking a decided attitude as to Spain; I found what was worse, before I left town to go to Baltimore, from a conversation with what has been considered the head of the first executive department under the government, that France was the great obstacle to the compromise of Spanish differences; that France would not permit Spain to come to any accommodation with us, because France wanted money, and that we must give her money. From the moment I heard that declaration, all the objections I originally had to the procedure were aggravated to the highest possible degree. I consider it a base prostration of the national character, to excite one nation by money, to bully another nation out of its property, and from that moment, and to the last moment of my life my confidence in the principles of the man entertaining those sentiments died never to live again. Well, sir, during my absence in Baltimore, the dispatches contained in the message of the 17th of January arrived. This I shall have occasion to mention again. The house began to act on the subject of our foreign relations. Gentlemen who in select committee had declared they considered the executive message as a requisition to buy the Floridas, though there was not a word in it about the Floridas or about money, took a different ground in the house. They said that though the executive did not recommend to congress to purchase the country, yet that they were adequate to give the business this direction; that if they chose, they were at liberty to do it. But unfortunately for this new doctrine, and the previous one broached, and unfortunately for the whole system, gentlemen stepped forward to enforce, one gentleman asserted that he was ready in his own person to vouch that the course in question was in consonance with the secret wishes of the executive; and this is one of those reasons which calls most imperiously for the motion which I am about to make. What was afterwards done the house will perceive. I pass over the motion made to restrict the purchase to the country not in dispute with Spain, and to exclude from that purchase the country in dispute, thereby testing the principle, whether we were actually buying land or peace. In spite of every obstacle, of all opposition, and the contradictory votes given, the bill was sent to the senate, and on the next day, the 17th of January, after the business was out of our possession, we received dispatches from our minister at London, which had arrived before Christmas. It will be recollected that it was attempted to be insinuated by individual members, that inasmuch as we received the original paper and not a copy, the dispatches had just arrived, and there had not been time for transcribing them. But in returning from the house, I was so well convinced to the contrary, for I had myself received letters from London of a contemporaneous date, that I made enquiry of the secretary of state, and was told that they had been received the week before Christmas, at the same time with my letters.
While I am up, I will undertake to rectify a trivial inaccuracy (for I wish every thing which I state on this floor to be literally exact) which on some former occasion escaped me. I said that the existence of these dispatches was unknown to a high cabinet minister; although it is certain that I so understood, it is no less so that I was mistaken. But though their existence was not unknown, yet their contents were. That minister had no reason to believe that they contained, on the contrary he had every reason to believe that they did not contain, any thing relative to our differences with Spain; and as to their being sent to the house, he knew nothing of it until after they had been received. They were no sooner opened here, than they excited an instantaneous sensation, and produced a declaration that the course we had taken was wrong; they produced also an impression that it would be in vain on the subject of our differences with England to assume a manly attitude towards her, if we became the panders and caterers of the lustful appetite with France.
The question is now reduced to this point—whether the publick shall read the secret journal without understanding one word about it, or shall read it intelligibly. For it is impossible to decide how far the report of the select committee is consistent with the message of the President, unless that message is also published. A difficulty may be raised, by saying this is a confidential message. But this is got over by the publicity given to the proceedings on it. It was confidential, because the proceedings on it were so. For instance—let us suppose that the United States were preparing for some strong and decisive measure against Spain which it was politic to conceal from her till taken; but as to any thing decisive in the message, no man can contend that it contains any thing of this nature. When I speak of the message, I do not allude to the communications of the minister of the United States with the authorised agents of Spain. Though I see no reason why even those should not be published, as the negotiation has been entirely closed by the abortion in which it has terminated. However restrict my present motion to the message.
The publick, from this vague and desultory sketch may acquire some principles by which to appreciate the conduct of the members in this house. They will see what members were disposed to have adopted that course which the most authentic information from Europe recommended. They will see who were disposed to act through the intervention of any foreign power, and more especially in the shape of a bribe, and when such a course was not asked for by the Executive. They will see who were these members; and I believe there are now but few who would be willing to take the responsibility on themselves which properly belonged to another department of the government; and to do all the dirty work, which would otherwise have soiled their fingers. They will see and beware.
MR. J. RANDOLPH concluded by moving that the message of the President of the 6th of December last be printed; that it be inserted in the Journal of the secret proceedings; and that a new edition of that journal should be printed for the use of the members.
MR. JACKSON. I think it highly probable that a majority of this house will be disposed to take off the injunction of secrecy, not only on this document, but on all their proceedings; that the people may be enabled to judge for themselves whether the represen-
tations made from time to time are correct; but I submit whether it is correct in point of order to act in this way. What is the resolution adopted by this house? That the injunction of secrecy, relative to the proceedings, not the messages or other communications, shall be taken off. This is not the proper course to effect the object in view. I, for one, am willing to go into conclave, and have the injunction on the whole taken off. It is not my wish to see the eyes of the people hoodwinked any longer.—It has been declared by the gentleman who has offered this resolution, that we have not an inch of territory beyond the Iberville. It was therefore before that I considered it all important to have the Floridas, and it was therefore I voted, as Congress did in the memorable instance of the purchase of Louisiana. And it was the fear that taking off the injunction of secrecy might affect the issue of this all important negotiation that induced me some time since to vote against it. But during the whole of the discussion we have had on this subject, no proof has been adduced, that the money we have appropriated is to be given to France, although the gentleman from Virginia has declared there is no Spain, no Pyrenees; although he has declared that Spain is confessedly merged in France; although he has declared France would not permit Spain to settle her differences with us, and although this has been adduced as an argument to show that we can do nothing with Spain; and although the gentleman has further said that if we could see the dispatches of the Spanish minister, we should see them signed "Charles Maurice Talleyrand;" and although he has alleged that a negotiation could not be opened with a government reduced to a mere nonentity, as I did not anticipate the motion of my colleague, I cannot be expected to be prepared to go into an examination of the motives, as has been done by my colleague, which influenced the decision of the house. This could not be done unless all the documents on this subject were printed. Some gentlemen appear to me to have given an importance to a certain document which it does not merit; and it has been said it was withheld until our vote was taken for the purpose of trepanning us. I have heard of but two gentlemen who have declared it would have affected their votes. On me it would have had a different tendency. I wish it published. I will say for one, that I think, had it been received before the passage of the bill, it would have had a tendency to increase the majority, stupendous as it was, because—but I am not at liberty to say why. I hope the speaker will decide this question not proper to be discussed with open doors.
MR. J. RANDOLPH said that he had to his astonishment, found a detailed report on the journal, which it was not usual to enter upon it. He found also three messages, and this was the only instance in which a message was not entered upon it.
MR. LEIB asked whether it was consistent with the rules of the house to have the message now read? If it were not, he could not concur with the gentleman from Virginia in voting for the motion under consideration, though he agreed with him in the propriety of taking off the injunction of secrecy from all the papers.
MR. J. RANDOLPH asked, whether, when the journal was read, the clerk had not begun to read the message, when the reading was dispensed with? This was his recollection, and if so, it must be considered as a part of the journal, respecting which the injunction of secrecy had been taken off.
The Clerk said this was the fact.
MR. LEIB then said, before he decided on the resolution, he wished to hear the message read.
The Speaker said it would be most acceptable that the house should decide whether the reading were proper.
MR. ALSTON. I merely rise to remind the Speaker of the decision he gave, and of the question I put to him when the injunction of secrecy was removed. I well recollect the decision of the chair that the message of the President and the letters of our minister were not embraced in the motion for taking off that injunction. And I have not a doubt on my mind that it was in consequence of that decision that the vote of the house was such as it was. As to the publication of the message, it is immaterial to me. I voted against giving publicity to the secret journal until we had heard the result of the negotiation. To act confidently on this subject with that vote, I am for going no farther. I believe however for the justification of all those who voted as I did, the publication of the documents will be advantageous. In voting therefore against publishing this message, I shall make a sacrifice of my feelings to the publick interest. For this vote the good of the nation will be my only motive. But when a negotiation is about to be opened for an object so important as the Floridas, I ask whether they do not think it right to use every necessary means for ensuring its success? With regard to the appropriation of two millions with a view to this purchase, I voted for it as a set-off to the resolution reported by the select committee. I voted for it in preference to a standing army. I would rather strengthen the arm of the executive with money than with a standing army, so fatal to liberty. And I believe a majority of the republicans in this nation will uphold me in this opinion. Every body knows the importance of this country. Has it not been said on this floor that there does not belong to us a foot of ground between the Mississippi and the Perdido? I recollect when this country was ceded to the United States, to have had a conversation on this subject with a gentleman from Virginia, for whose opinion I have a high respect, and he was of opinion with me that it was very doubtful whether this country was included, indeed we rather thought it was not in the treaty. Will any man say that it is not of vast importance to us to have the small territory that divides our people, and by a fair purchase remove all grounds of future quarrels. If it has entered into the minds of gentlemen to make other than a fair purchase of this country from its rightful owner, this is not my opinion, nor have I any recollection that any such motive has been avowed. A particular document has been referred to, the receipt of which I have heard one or two gentlemen say, might have altered their votes on the bill passed by the house. But I was astonished to hear such a declaration. It could not have altered my opinion; it had in my mind no bearing on the measure. I have one other observation to make. If it was doubtful whether this country belonged to us, what would have been the effect of adding one or two additional regiments to your standing army? and placing them on a territory you acknowledge you do not believe to be rightfully yours? I would rather put down a regiment of the present standing army than add one man to it. When our rights are invaded we shall not require a standing army to defend them—it will be the militia that will defend them. I am opposed to a standing army, and ever will be opposed to it. For these reasons I was in favour of strengthening the arm of the executive by an appropriation, instead of strengthening it by a standing army.
MR. CLARK requested the speaker to examine the secret journal, and see whether this message were in it.
The Speaker said it was, and might therefore be discussed with open doors.
MR. J. CLAY. I was astonished when I found this journal without the message. Five messages appear to have been received, all of which appear on the journal, excepting this, which is the only message of any consequence. I did believe when the injunction of secrecy was removed, it applied to all the papers received by the house, and I did not conceive
myself bound to conceal one title of what occurred while we had locked doors. I should therefore with my friend from Virginia, so to amend his motion, as to include all the documents. I consider this essentially necessary to elucidate the transactions of this house.—It seems to have been fashionable for gentlemen to declare what were their motives, for the several votes they have given during the time our doors were shut. I had but one motive, which I hope will continue to govern me as long as I have a seat in this House. My object was to be prepared for war while I endeavoured to maintain peace. I voted for the resolution for the increase of the army because every body knows, who is the least acquainted with the state of the south western frontier, that the militia in that quarter are not able to defend it. They are indeed a people of yesterday—aliens to your habits & language—and indeed aliens in every sense of the word. We had seen that frontier invaded by Spain—I was not willing therefore to withhold from the executive the means of chastising this aggression. I therefore voted for the resolution. I also voted for the appropriation of money, because I was willing to show Spain that while we were prepared to chastise her aggressions we were also willing by amicable negotiation to adjust our differences. I therefore voted for the appropriation for the purchase of a country deemed highly valuable to us. Whether the money appropriated was to go to France or Spain did not influence the vote I gave. I did not know then that any circumstances were concealed from the house calculated to throw light upon the subject, and of the contents of the message of the 17th of January I was totally ignorant, as it was handed in the day I went to Philadelphia, and was immediately afterwards returned to the President. I could have wished that between the 24th of Dec. and the 17th of January, there had been found time to make an official copy of it, since we have heard that it would have a considerable bearing on the votes of the members of this house; and I should conceive that it would be very important as forming an item in the transactions of the session. When we came here the publick expectation was highly excited. We had been injured and insulted by Spain on land and by England at sea. The nation required the adoption of measures to procure redress, and to prevent similar aggressions in future. What have been the consequences? We have passed an act appropriating two millions to purchase the Floridas and to chastise Spain, and we have passed an act prohibiting the importation of certain goods from Great Britain as a peace offering to her. It is in my opinion necessary that all the documents should be published to give the people an opportunity of judging whether their representatives have been faithful to their trust. There are parts of those documents which I suppose will not be published, which had a considerable influence on my mind on the votes which I gave. I allude to the threat of hostility by France.
MR. SPEAKER here called to order.
MR. CLAY concluded by observing that as they had published five messages which had contained nothing, he hoped they would publish the one that contained something.
MR. DAWSON expressed himself in favour of giving publicity to the message, which he believed could do no possible injury. So far as it went, he thought it favoured both the resolutions—as well that for raising an army, as that for conducting a negotiation by the appropriation of money.
The reading of the message being called for, Mr. Speaker said he thought it was in order to read it, as it was inserted on the private journal.
MR. BLACKLEDGE appealed from the decision of the chair.
MR. ALSTON observed that his colleague would better get at his object by taking a question on the reading of the message, and Mr. Blackledge so modified his motion.
MR. SMITH said a regard to consistency would prevent him from voting to give publicity to the message. He could not vote for it, because he did not wish to take on himself that responsibility which might flow from the publicity defeating the negotiation. It rested with those who voted for the taking off the injunction of secrecy to take that responsibility on themselves. At the same time, however, that he must vote against it, he hoped a majority would be found in its favour, because he saw it would be necessary to publish this document, to place their conduct in a proper point of light. So far was the message of the 17th of January, which had been alluded to, from having any influence in changing his vote, that it tended strongly to confirm him in the propriety of it.
On the Speaker reminding Mr. Smith of the question before the House, he declined saying any thing further than requesting the Yeas and Nays to be taken.
MR. ELLMER said if he understood the decision of the Speaker, the motion of the gentleman from Virginia was altogether useless. He had understood from a former decision that the journal did not include the message; but other gentlemen appeared to have considered it in another way. He was perfectly willing that it should be published, and he did not think any ill could arise from it. For as he already assigned by other gentlemen he had been against taking off the injunction of secrecy at this time. He should therefore vote against every question of this kind.
MR. JACKSON. Is it not competent, Mr. Speaker, to any member of the House to demand an official copy of the message? You have decided it to be a part of the journal ordered to be made publick, and now it is said it shall not be read, because the reading it will give publicity. I am not now prepared to make a motion, which I shall do at some future time, unless anticipated by some other gentleman, that the President be required to communicate to the House all the papers heretofore communicated from him, with a view to giving them publicity. I hope, however, that the message will now be read to give it publicity. I wish on all occasions to give publicity to my conduct, as well in conclave, as when these doors are open. I will take this occasion to express my sense of an inattention made the other day, in a debate on the Yazoo question, which I am told applied to me. I was charged with deserting my seat through fear of voting upon it.
I will candidly confess that in the year before the last, I declared I considered it for the interest of the country that those claims should be compromised; but that finding gentlemen in whom I had confidence of the opinion that such a measure would tend to sanction a scene of nefarious swindling, I was induced to say that I would not agitate on it; and I was the more induced to do this from the existence of certain claims called 'Indiana claims,' which hover over the head of my constituents, and in consequence of the resuscitation of which, lands have been sold at one fourth of their value. I was willing to think that the opinion I had formed on this subject was not correct. But when at the last session, the gentleman from Virginia charged all who voted for the compromise with corruption, and threatened them with the vengeance of the people, and declared that no member from Virginia who voted for it should be re-elected, I was driven from the ground I had taken, and thus borne down by the impetuous eloquence of the gentleman, I thought it became me not to shrink from the vote I had given. The reasons on which I acted went before the people, who re-elected me by a greater majority than I had ever before received. I cannot there be considered as having shrunk from the vote for this reason. As an individual, I care not for the decision on these claims, but as a judge I

wish it to be equitable. My colleague knows I refused by my vote to give leave to the gentleman from Maryland to be excused. Having given this vote I went to the other side of the House, to ask a gentleman from North-Carolina to spend a social evening with me. I will not attempt to scan the feelings of that mind that discovers unworthy feelings in every man who holds different opinions from itself. I thank God that my feelings are not of this cast. It is my desire to avoid acting on cases which have a tendency to excite malignant feelings; but I will never shrink from a performance of my duty in this House or elsewhere at any sacrifice.
Mr. BLACKLEDGE said he was astonished at the course which this debate had taken. The question is this—shall a certain paper, heretofore secret, be made public? And the chair has decided that this very paper is already public. Let the question then be decided which way it may, the paper goes to the public. My object is to get a vote which shall decide whether this question shall be debated with closed doors or in public.
Mr. SPEAKER said it was in order to appeal from his decision.
Mr. BLACKLEDGE then said he would appeal from that decision. After some further conversation, Mr. Blackledge withdrew his motion, which was renewed by Mr. J. Clay.
The SPEAKER then said—the reading of the message of the President of the 6th of December is called for—the Speaker has decided that that document is part of the journal ordered to be published, and may be read. From this decision an appeal is made to the House, on which appeal there can be no debate.
When, without taking a question, two successive motions were made to adjourn, the last of which prevailed.
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On account of a particular circumstance, we have been compelled to postpone our publication until this morning.
NOTICE.
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CLOSED DOORS. —The House of Representatives have determined, that the documents upon which the proceedings with closed doors were founded shall not be made publick. Before we notice this particular circumstance, it will not be deemed a digression from our subject, to call to the recollection of our readers the conduct of certain persons upon a very remarkable occasion, and to contrast their former, with their present conduct. The resolution for the call of the papers in the case of the British Treaty is now before us, and we shall copy it verbatim— "Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to lay before this house a copy of the instructions given to the Minister of the United States, who negotiated the Treaty with Great-Britain, communicated by his message on the 1st inst. together with the correspondence and documents relative to the said Treaty, excepting such of the said papers, as any existing negotiation may render improper."
Although the objections to such a resolution are plain and obvious, yet it did not want supporters, among the objections we shall copy some that were stated by President Washington in his answer to this unprecedented demand, "The nature (says he) of foreign negotiations requires caution, and their success must often depend on secrecy, and even when brought to a conclusion, a full disclosure of all the measures, demands, or eventual concessions, which might have been proposed or contemplated, would be extremely impolitic; for this might have a pernicious influence on future negotiations; or produce immediate inconveniences, perhaps danger and mischief, in relation to other powers." We shall here insert the names of some of the advocates of this resolution, they are not all now members of the House of Representatives; when we come to see the votes of those who are so, we shall judge of their consistency, their names are as follows, viz. *Blount, Cleton, Dearbourn, Earl, Findley, Gallatin, Giles, Gregg, Macon, Madison, Varnum.
Independent of this fact, every one must remember the professions of the present ruling party upon the subject of secrecy. "There should be no secrets in a republican government, the people have a right to know the conduct of their publick servants, &c." We might add a thousand more instances of their hollow, hypocritical, and canting professions. See them now in power, and how do they act? They vote away Two Millions of Dollars, without condescending to inform their constituents why or wherefore. Neither the dignity of the country, nor their own individual honour, can move them. They are told in plain and unequivocal language, that they have degraded the honour of the country, and sullied their own reputations, they dare not or will not defend themselves at the bar of public opinion.
The debate upon this subject, we understand, was more interesting on the last day, we shall therefore suspend any further remarks until we publish it.
Those in Isicks are now members of the House of Representatives.
A commercial friend has favoured the Editor with the following statement of exports from St. Petersburg to the United States, in the year 1805.
 Iron, 279,772 Poods*  Hemp, clean, 206,341 ditto  Ditto, outshot, 95,829 ditto  Ditto, half clean, 23,333 ditto  Tallow, 11,332 ditto  Cordage, 12,307 ditto  Ravens Duck, 30,949 pieces  Russia Sheetings  or 28,969 ditto  Flems,  Sail Cloth, 38,068 ditto  Drillings, 1,351 half pieces  Crash (Linen) 14,530 Arshienst  Daiaper, broad, 67,363 ditto  Ditto, narrow, 24,764 ditto  Linen, broad, 4,943 ditto  Ditto, narrow, 1,000 ditto  There were loaded at St. Petersburg for the United States the following vessels—viz.  Boston, 19  New-York, 12  Salem, 11  Philadelphia, 2  Providence, 6  Baltimore, 3  Charles, 2  Gloucester, (Mas.) 2  Newburyport, 3  Norfolk, 1  Duxbury, 1  Portland, 1  New Bedford, 1  New Port, 1  Marblehead, 1  Portsmouth, (H. H.) 1  Plymouth, 1  68 vessels. 
* A Pood is 36 pounds our weight. † An Arshien is three quarters of a yard.
Besides which, the ship Hermione , of New-York, was caught by the ice and wintered at Cronstadt, and had on board,
 Iron, 6099 Poods  Clean hemp, 3094 ditto  Cordage, 785 ditto  Sail duck, 328 Pieces  Broad lined, 4731 Arsheins 
The FEBRUARY PACKET arrived at New-York on Wednesday last.
In our paper of Wednesday we inserted an article from the Charleston Courier, which stated that the fleet under Sir John Borlase Warren, had been seen off Carthagena, and had returned to Europe. We inserted the article without any comment, tho' we were under some doubt of its truth, but now we have the matter explained by an arrival at New-York from Jamaica.
We copy the following from the New-York Gazette of Tuesday last:
The Editors of this Gazette have received Montego-Bay papers to the 16th ult. from which they copy the following articles:
KINGSTON, March 9. —The Acasta frigate of 40 guns, captain Dunn, which sailed on se'mnight, with vice-admiral Duckworth, for the station off Cadiz, came to an anchor off the Palisades opposite to this city on Saturday evening, with dispatches from Sir John to vice-admiral Dacres, requiring such ships of the squadron as were fit for sea to join him immediately, as he had spoken the Veteran, of 64 guns, which he had fallen in with proceeding for Port Royal, with intelligence that 6 French ships of the line had arrived at Porto-Cavello. The Acasta weighed anchor about half past 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, and stood to the eastward with a favourable wind, for the purpose of ascertaining the correctness of the information, which we understand was given to the Veteran by La Gracieuse schooner that arrived here on the 4th inst.
The Superb, of 74 guns, capt. Keats, bearing the flag of vice-admiral Duckworth, returned to Port Royal on Sunday afternoon, for the purpose of having the copper on her bows repaired.
Capt. Lloyd, from Nassau, states that the two French frigates, and the corvette, which escaped from admiral Duckworth's squadron in the action of the 8th ult went through Crooked island passage on Sunday se'mnight, without showing any colours.
We are informed that the real object of the voyage of the cartel, which was lately sent hither from Santo Domingo by rear admiral Lessegués, was to procure from the officers of his squadron, who were captured and are now prisoners of war, their attestation of his bravery and gallantry in the late action, which they one and all refused to comply with, on account of his manifest cowardice. The ostensible purpose of her mission was to solicit from the commander in chief permission for Lessegués to return to Europe without molestation, which, we need not hesitate to say, must have also been denied him.
We understand that early in the ensuing week admiral Duckworth will leave Port Royal, in the Superb, to resume his station off Cadiz, and that rear admiral Louis will sail for Great Britain, with the remainder of the squadron and the prizes.
But the first account from the following appears to have been correct.
"Our correspondent at Kingston under date of the 17th inst. says "Admiral Duckworth's squadron sailed from Kingston on the 10th inst, with the prize ships Jupiter, &c. for England." N. Y. Gaz.
We have been favoured with a letter from the captain of one of the Jamaica fleet, bound to Halifax, dated March 24, in lat. 37, 45, long. 73, which mentions that the commodore of the fleet had just hailed him, and informed, that the day before he gave chase to a large ship, which he supposed to be a French line of battle of 74 guns, apparently in distress, steering for Virginia—and had that moment parted company for Halifax, to give information to the commander there. On the Florida Reef the 20th of March, the commodore's ship struck and lost her rudder. The brig Minerva of Quebec, and brig Trusty of Halifax, were both on shore and both dismantled—the latter a complete wreck, and full of water.
The Grand Jury have found Bills against Samuel G. Ogden, Col. W. S. Smith, Capt. Wm. Armstrong, Gen. Miranda, and Capt. Thomas Lewis. N. Y. Gaz.
Captain PHILLIPS, from Havana, informs us that intelligence had reached that place the day before he sailed, of the expedition under General MIRANDA, having left New-York; and had excited some apprehensions among the Americans. An embargo was talked of, and a 74 gun ship was ready for sea, having her sails bent. Intelligence had also been received, of the ship Leander's having been twice boarded by British cruisers—the first time in the Mona passage, when they stated that they were bound to St. Domingo, and were suffered to pass. The second time she was boarded, they made the same statement but from the latitude in which she was, it was evident, that was not her destination, and the British commander proposed sending her into port, when the Captain of the Leander produced his passports from the British government, and was suffered to proceed.—CHARLESTON COURIER.
WASHINGTON, April 9.
The House of Representatives were on Monday almost exclusively occupied in discussing Mr. J. Randolph's motion to print the message of the President of the 6th December, which was the basis of the measures taken relative to Spain.
At an early hour of the day when this subject was called up, Mr. Blackledge moved that the galleries should be cleared. The House continued in secret sitting for a short time, when the doors were opened and the question taken by yeas and nays on the point of order, whether the decision of the Speaker was correct, viz.
"That the said message being contained in the journal of the secret proceedings of the House, as the same had been read in the House, it was now in order to call for the reading of the said message." Yeas 43—nays 59.
The question then recurred on the motion made by Mr. J. Randolph on Saturday, as follows:
"That the printed supplemental journal of secret proceedings be amended, by asserting after the word "read" in the third line of the first page, the message of the President of the U. States of the 6th of December last, and that a new edition of the said journal, thus amended, be printed for the use of the members."
On this motion a very interesting debate ensued, in which a pretty full view was taken by the different speakers of the arguments urged in secret debate.—Messrs. J. Randolph, Dana, J. Clay, Eppes and Kelly supported, and Messrs. Sloan, Findley, Fisk, G. W. Campbell and Jackson opposed the motion. As we shall give this debate with the utmost dispatch, we shall not at present attempt even an outline of it.
About 5 o'clock the yeas and nays were taken on the motion, which was disagreed to—yeas 44—nays 74.
On Tuesday, a motion was made by Mr. J. Randolph, to print the letter addressed to, and the report received from, the Secretary of War, which is referred to in the report of the select committee on Spanish affairs—which was disagreed to—nays 43.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch'r Vixen, Skinner, 10 days from Havana, Sugar & Coffee, Theo. Armistead—Left there ship Pe-gassus, Jones, of and for Charleston, to sail in 5 days; Briggs Alliance, Martin; and Betsey, Driscoll, of and for Baltimore, in 10 days; sch'r Viper, Steed, of this port, for Philadelphia in 10 days. Sch'r Rising States, Newcomb, 6 days from New-York.
Sch'r Samuel, Hudson, 3 days from New-York. The ship Stapleton, Hayes, of and bound to Baltimore, 25 days from the City of St. Domingo, ran on Smith's Point on Saturday night—cargo Mahogany—It is expected she will be got off without much damage.
Cavalry Attention!!!
** You are desired to attend parade at Mr. Wheeler's Lot, opposite the United States' Bank, TOMORROW EVENING, precisely at half past 4 o'clock, on foot, and un-accoutered—By order of the Captain, Wm. Thomson, Lieut. April 15.
AUCTION. THIS DAY, at 11 o'Clock, Will be Sold, 9 Hogsheads SUGAR, 12 Barrels do. 8 Dozen Windsor CHAIRS. S. Marks, Jun. & Co. April 15. 1 639
AUCTION. On FRIDAY, at 11 o'Clock, Will be Sold, at the New Market, without reserve, 70 Pipes L. P. Teneriffe WINE. Notes with endorsers, at 2, 4, and 6 months. James Taylor, Jun. April 15. 2 660
FOR MADEIRA, THE BRIG ANN ELIZABETH, Richard Owens, Master, will sail in 12 days For passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master on board, at Marsden's wharf April 15. tf 664
A FREIGHT is wanted for the new and fast sailing Sloop BELL SAVAGE, Capt. R. Jones, burthen about 400 hogsheads Tobacco, now in Hampton Roads, if applied for immediately, can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to C. Fry. April 15. tf 657
I wish to Purchase, Six or Eight Negro BOYS, from 15 to 18 years of age. Thomas Warren. April 15. tf 661
Deserted from this Garrison, on Sun-day the 6th inst. JOSHUA HUBERT, a private in my company of Artillerists; he is a native of Virginia, born in Norfolk, aged 25 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, and by occupation a sail-maker.—TEN DOLLARS will be paid as a reward to any person that will deliver him at this post. John Saunders, Ca. U.S. Art. Commanding. Fort Nelson, April 15. 2 662
FOR SALE, At Wm. B. LAMB'S Ventura Office, 25 Puncheons third Proof RUM, 13,000 Weight Green COFFEE, 10 Hhds. and 30 bbls SUGAR, 10 Pipes French BRANDY, 12 Quarter Casks Madeira WINE, 5 Pipes and 3 hds. do. 40 Quarter Casks Malaga WINE, 90 Cases GIN. April 15. 3t 663
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
WANTED, A TUTORESS, To undertake the charge and tuition of the Orphan Children now under the care of the Female Charitable Society—Any person who feels qualified for this station, will please apply to Maria W. O'Grady, Sec'ry. April 15. tf 658
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cogniac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 50 do. Dipped do. 2 Bates Fine CASSAS, 5 do. Beerboon GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, Jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from the Ship Fredonia, Capt. Richardson, from Tobago, 5 Puncheons RUM, 1 do. SHRUB, 1 do. Fresh LIME JUICE. And in Store, just received, 20 Hhds. St. Vincents and Trinidad MO- LASSES, superior quality, 2000 Bushels Black Eyed PEAS—For Sale by Price & Waddey. April 17. 3t 644
COW-POX.
The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated. George Balfour. Feb. 12. tf 505
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. law4w 594

ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 536
FOR RENT,
(And possession to be had immediately)
A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement.
P. Barraud.
Jan. 29. tf 466
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. Amongst which are
17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats. 18 do. of Rose Blankets. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 8 do. Stripe do. 4 Boxes 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 Womens' Worsted Hose. 2 do. Yarn Hose. 3 Bales of Osnaburgs. do. Carpeting and Carpets. Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 15. 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
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
250 Hogsheads Petersburg } Tobacco, 80 do. Richmond } 50 Bales Upland } Cotton, 4 do. Sea Island } 12 Pipes Holland GIN, 5 Punches Old Jamaica RUM, 11 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR, 100 Cases Claret WINE, 12 Casks } Cordials, 61 Baskets } 6 Cases FRUIT, preserved in Brandy, 12 Boxes CASTLE SOAP, 25 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE, 23 Crates do. EARTHENWARE, 23 do. do. do. assorted for family use. 35 Pieces Twilled SACKING, 6 Casks Sheathing NAILS, 20 Boxes Windsor GLASS, 8 by 10, and 40 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES. Alexander Maclure. March 21. tm 597
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 run 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 pretty when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulkers 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 cotton 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. tf 587
VILLAINY EXPOSED.
On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the schooner Aurora , of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Bellisle , John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Ditchell, 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 Coastwise Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself.
Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore or his residence elsewhere ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. tf 535
Forty tons Campeachy LOGWOOD, of the first quality, for Sale. Apply to Edward Roberts. March 26. tf 615
SUGAR AND COFFEE.
Landing this morning on Town-Point, the cargo of the brig Wheeler , from Guadalupe, consisting of Clayed and Muscovada SUGARS, and Prime Green COFFEE in tierces. To be sold on moderate terms. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 496
STORAGE.
Our large Brick Ware-House on Town Point, is now fitted to receive property on Storage. The superior advantages of this building in point of security and despatch are evident, and attention will be paid to what is put in care.
Articles Stored are frequently authorized to Sell, and have generally on hand,
FLOUR of different Inspections,
Superfine, Fine and Middlings. TOBACCO —Of different Inspections,
RUM —Antigua, Windward Island, and Continental.
BRANDY —Cognac, Bourdeaux, Spanish, Peach, Apple.
GIN —Holland, Continental.
WINE —Madeira, Teneriffe, Malaga, Claret, Port and Cape.
Molasses, Sugar, Coffee—Cordage of various kinds—Salt loose and in sacks. George Murray, & Co. March 9. tf 543
CASH
Given for Twenty Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. tf 579
JUST LANDED,
25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10. tf 426
Now Landing and for Sale,
New-England RUM in hhds. and bbls. Malaga WINE in quarter casks, New-England PRIME PORK, Russia and Raven's DUCK, Two Coils CORDAGE, Mould and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Suchoung TEAS.—By James M'Clenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. March 19. tf 595
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS,
Imported in the Ship Shepherdess , from London, for Sale—Consisting of
Windsor BEANS, Hardy Green do. White Blossom do. Purple Branching do. Early Mazagon, Early and Late Cauliflowers, Early Charlton PEA, James' Keeping Onion, Golden Hopsoy do. Madeira and Welch do. Crown and Egg do. Red and Silver Skinned do. Blue Prussian do. Norfolk Field Turnip, Spanish Marott, do. Red, Round, and Yellow do. Large Roundical do. Hanover and Stone do. Dwarf Marrow do. Tankard do. Tall Green do. Ice and Cabbage Lettuce, Wells Marrow do. Hardy Hammersmith, do. Early Yellow SNAP, Brown, Dutch, and Loaf, do. Negro French do. Green Turkey Cucumber, Black Speckled do. Early Frame do. Purple Speckled do. Patagonian do. Chinese and Scarlet do. Long and Short Prickly do. Arbour do. Large Orange Carrot, Early Salmon Radish, Early Horn do. and Parsnip, Salmon and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet, Short Top and Naples do. Tall and Dwarf Nasturtion, Red and White Turnip do. Solid Celery, Double Parsley, Long White Transparent do. Green Curled Endive, Black Spanish do. Broad Leaved Leek, Early York Cabbage, Salsaphy and Scorzonera, Sugar Loaf do. Artichoke and Asparagus, Early and Late Battersea, Chardon and Cherivil, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Pimpernell and Root Scarcity, Large Drum Head do. Round and Prickly Spinach, German Red do. Broad Cress and Pepper Grass, Colewort and Borecole, Mushroom Spawn, Green and Yellow Savoy, Hemlock and Okra, White Broccoli, Saffron and Rape.
A choice assortment of
Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red CLOVER SEED; Lucerne, Timothy, Burnett, Hemp, & Canary SEED;—Also, Scotch BARLEY; OAT MEAL, and Fine Durham MUSTARD.
Samuel Osborne,
Main-Street, near the Old Market place. He will be further supplied with the best of those articles by the next arrival from London. March 17. tf 568
To Rent,
A HOUSE pleasantly situated in the Fields, at present occupied by Mrs. MILHADO.—For terms apply to David Milhado. Feb. 24. tf 527
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
We have received by the brig Fame , Capt. Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES. —For Sale by Redmond & Frith. Feb. 21. tf 523
EAGLE TAVERN.
The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the public in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Genteel BOARDERS by the Year. Thomas Glenn. January 15. tm 433
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield , and for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET, 50 Cases do. 6 do. BURGUNDY, 36 do. HERMITAGE, 25 do. SALLAD OIL, 25 do. Preserved FRUITS, 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES. —All of very superior quality, and entitled to drawback. C. & F. Whittle. March 24. tf 601
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or inconvenient credit, for approved Notes, viz.
7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gummy Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheet. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunks and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheet, 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 manufactory 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,—Beans, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flutes. 40,000 Marbles.
And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 26. tf 164
FOR SALE,
3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. March 5. tf 560
For Sale or Rent,
A PLANTATION , situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apple, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Windmill most eligibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. To Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession. James D. M'Caw. Feb. 21. tf 519
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN , deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. tf 839
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons in debt to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. tf
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with. John Hamilton, Consul. PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form. D' Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth day of _____ any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in the Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence. Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____ The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts. N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great-Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, for Sale at this Office.
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 public, 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 motions sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of musick, and kept for that purpose only.—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not chuse 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 public that the different houses of entertainment on 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. tf 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. Edmundson, 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 of 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 owners 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
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 20th day of January, 1806. Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, Pits.
Against Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, Defs. In Chancery.
The Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who hath effects of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C. tBdMon.Ap. 472
NEW RICE.
For Sale a-float on board the schooner Comfort , capt. Drummond, from Charleston, 180 Tierces choice New RICE. Fisk & Catlett. March 24. tf 607
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Ship Jane , Captain Colley , from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 252
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
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s 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
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the public, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be