Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-01-25 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 25, 1805.
[NO. 83.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1805.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks     BACON lb. 10 13 Scarce   Beef, cargo bb. 9   Prime 10 50   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 85 90   2d p. 87 95   3d p. 96 1   4th p. 1 10 1 15   Fr. 5d p. 1 10 1 15   4th p. 1 15 1 20   Peach, 90   Apple, 75   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 7 7 50   Navy. 5 5 50   Ship 3 3 50   Butter, Export. lb. 22 25   Candles, Dpt 17 18   Mould 25   Sperm. 66   Coal, English bus. 23 None   Virginia 23   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None   Caraccas None   Coffee, W. India lb. 36   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 18 20   Sea Island None   St. Domingo None   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 14 15   Russia 20 21   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bb. 10 75   Fine 10 10 25   Middlings 6 75   X ditto 8 8 50   Fish, Cod, dry quin. None   Herrings bb. 4 4 50   Shad 6   Fustick ton. 40   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 90 95 Plenty   N. E. 1st p. 70 75 Plenty   Grain, Wheat bus. None   Corn 90   Barley None   Oats 42   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides, Dried lb. None   Hog's-Lard 11 12   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60 65   Camp. 70 75   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 14 15   Meal, Kiln-dried bb. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12   Molasses, gal. 55 62   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 1 1 5   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, 16 18   Pitch, bb. 3 50   Pork, Cargo 12   Prime 14 50 Dull   Mess 16 50 None   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box.   Rice, 100lb. 5 5 50   Rosin, bb. 4   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 96 98   Antigua, 3d p. 92 95   St. Croix, 3d p. 90 92   W. Island, 3d p. 85   Country, 64 66   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 80   Isle May, 85   St. Ubes, 66   Cadiz, 55 60   Liverpool, 85   Soup, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 25   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 12 50   Hav. Brown, 11   White, 14 50 15   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28 30   pipe 50 70   hhd. head 30   do. red oak 18 20   Tar, bb. 2 50 2 75   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 7 6 25   Petersburg 6   Rappa. 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. 10 12   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bb. 3   Wax, Bees, lb. 30 35   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30   Teneriffe, 1 1 12   Sherry, 1 25 1 30   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 85 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3   tar. 3   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 4 1-4   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 4 4 1-2   Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas 3   Jamaica and Honduras, - - - - - 4 1-2 5   Porto Rico, - - - - - 3   Havanna, - - - - - 3   Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - -   Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - -   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 4 1-2 5   Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 2  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, 6 dolls. per share, advance.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent. advance.   United States Bank, 560 dolls. per share.   Exchange on London, Par.  
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Friday the 10th day of February next, will be Sold at Publick Auction,
THE AMERICAN BRIG PETERSBURG, Burthen about 155 tons, on a credit of three and four months. Notes with approved indorsers will be required. The Petersburg, is a new vessel having only performed one voyage. For further particulars apply to
ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. January 23. tds 332
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Schooner HERO, John Sweet, Master:— Burthen about seven hundred barrels—now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to C. FRY. January 23. tf 364
NOW LANDING From on board the Ships Juno and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM.
For sale by WILLIAM PENNOCK. WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER, THE SHIPS JANE, of 417 Tons. JUNO, of 260 do. COURTNEY, of 200 do. All ready to receive cargoes. January 21. tf 358
WANTED TO CHARTER, TWO VESSELS of about 150 tons each, of an easy draught of water, to proceed to Plymouth, in North-Carolina, to load for the West-Indies.—Also, TWO STOUT COASTERS, To load at same place for New-York—good freights will be given, and quick despatch. For terms, apply to RICHARD BLOW. The Brig FACTOR, Captain Briggs, is now loading for Belfast, or other goods in proportion, she has good accommodations for passengers. Apply as above. January 16. tf 345
The Merchants at Petersburg, and Richmond, who have orders to ship Tobacco in the British Brig UNION, Captain Hiningbottom, for Guernsey, are respectfully informed, that the brig has been ready to receive her cargo ever since the 24th ult.—The Captain not knowing the names of the respective shippers, has induced the consignee to give this publick notice. Norfolk, January 14. tf 337
FOR JAMAICA, Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— Will take 150 barrels on freight, if offered immediately. She has excellent accommodations for a few passengers. Apply to the master on board, or to N. HERON. January 7. tf 328
FOR AMSTERDAM, The good Brig TWO BROTHERS, P. Hartshorne, Master:— Burthen 250 hlds. to sail in all January, as a considerable part of her cargo is engaged.—Those who wish to ship, will please apply soon, to the master on board, at Gibson's wharf, or WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Jun. December 31. tf 317
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner RISING SUN, Captain Taylor. Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to MARTIN FISK.
Who has this day landing from said Schooner, 250 Barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef } 20 do. Pork. } 20 Half bbls. Mess Beef. } BOSTON INSPECTION 20 do. Neats Tongues. } 50 Barrels Herring. } 20 do. Mackerel. } 10 Half barrels do. } 10 Hogsheads N. E. Rum. } 20 Barrels do. } 20 do. Country Gin. } 50 do. Whiskey. } 100 Boxes Mould Candles. } 50 do. Dpt do. } 50 do. Chocolate } 50 do. Cheese, for family use. } 30 Casks do. for Shipping. } Hyson, Young Hyson, and Imperial Teas. 1 Case Writing Paper. 6 Trunks Mens and Boys Shoes. December 28. tf 311
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The new and fast sailing Brig SUSAN, MICHAEL FARLEY, Master:— Burthen 173 tons, or 1600 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA. December 24. tf 209
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Brig LUCY, CHARLES FOSTER, Master:— Burthen 1000 barrels. For terms apply to MOSES MYERS. December 24. tf 305
FOR SALE, The fast sailing schooner FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet, and burthen 55 tons, she is in complete order, and the terms will be made easy. ROBERT GIBSON. December 14. tf 287
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MOSES MYERS. Burthen 350 hogsheads; has part of her cargo engaged, and may be ready to sail by the 1st January. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board. November 26. tf 251
FOR SALE, (if applied for in three days) The fast sailed Schooner PHOENIX, Now laying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLAISTER OF PARIS, on board said schooner. December 5. tf 269
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON, CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master:— Burthen 368 tons or 450 hlds. tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. tf 270
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship ECHO, For passage only, having elegant accommodations, apply to CAPTAIN HIGGINS on board, or to Moses Myers. November 28. tf 255
Now landing on Rothery's Wharf, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth , A CHOICE PARCEL OF ANTIGUA RUM, Which will be sold low if taken from off the Wharf. John Brown. Rothery's Wharf.
Who will take a Freight for the above BRIG, Burthen 1300 barrels, if application be made in a few days. December 3. tf 268
FOR SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Straight Rabet. 15 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. Now lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 25,000 lb. COFFEE. 30 Tierces Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 16. tf 253
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, DAVID G. BOWLES, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 600 hogsheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers. Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12. tf 227
FOR SALE, FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Brig POLLY, John Hooper, Master, burthen 600 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA & CO. Who have received her said brig from Boston, and offer for sale, 40 hlds. 20 bbls. N. E. RUM, 3 bales INDIA COTTONS. January 16. tf 347
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE , from LONDON, and Ship BRUTUS , from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner Lydia , Capt. Livingston, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. tf 221
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE, 100 hogsheads prime old Petersburg and Richmond TOBACCO. C. & F. Whittle. December 12. tf 278
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
New-York Superfine FLOUR, 727 Barrels, 48 Half do.—for Sale by MOSES MYERS. January 16. tf 248
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Norfolk Academy, held the 20th January, 1805, RESOLVED, That the Tutor who may be appointed by the Trustees to take charge of the Academy, shall be permitted to receive pupils for the purpose of instructing them in the languages and the sciences generally, at a price to be regulated by the Trustees; that he shall consider himself bound to pay his particular attention to the English School, and that in his choice of Assistants the approbation of the Trustees shall be had prior to their entering on the duties of their office.
Resolved, That the President advertise, that on Saturday next, a meeting of the Trustees of the Norfolk Academy will be held at ten o'clock, at the Norfolk Hotel; at which meeting, proposals from persons desiring the appointment of Master of said Academy will be received. Extracts from the minutes. A. JORDAN, Sec'y.
In conformity to the foregoing resolutions, I will receive any proposals from Candidates for the appointment of Master to the Academy, and I will submit them to the meeting to be held on Saturday next. P. BARRAUD, President of the Norfolk Academy. January 23. 353
FOR SALE, 30,000 lb. PRIME COFFEE. Apply to HOLT WILSON. Jan. 23. tf 361
AVIS AUX FRANCAIS. Le sous Commissaire des Relations Commerciales de France, en Virginie, à la résidence de Norfolk, invite les Citoyens Français, Negocians, Marchands, Marins, et Passagers, actuellement en Virginie, de se présenter en sa Chancellerie depuis le 16 jusqu'au 28 Janvier, 1805, pour affaires qui les concernent; & il prévient ceux éloignés de Norfolk, qu'ils pourront, au même effet, se présenter chez Messrs. Cugneau , negociant à Petersburg, Chevalier , negociant à Richmond, & Teterel negociant à Williamsburg. OSTER. Norfolk, le 12 Janvier, 1805. tf 344
NOW LANDING On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN , Capt. Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 237
FALL GOODS. We are now landing from the brig Commerce , from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are afforded packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
FOR SALE, 120 Hogsheads of old Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. MOSES MYERS. December 19. tf 291
50 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 150 Barrels prime NEW YORK, } PORK. 300 do. CAROLINA, } 150 Half Barrels CRACKERS. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 45 do. CLARET. 5 Barrels COCOA. 12 Cases NOYEAU.—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. November 6. tf 218
CASH FOR Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading. WILL BE LANDED TO-MORROW, From on board schooner Mohawk , 175,000 lb. PRIME COFFEE, FOR SALE, BY WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. Jan. 21. tf 353
VIRGINIA BANK SHARES. THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO PURCHASE, A FEW SHARES IN THE VIRGINIA BANK. EDWARD JOHNSTON

VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE. We observe in the Enquirer of the 18th instant, the commencement of a debate (which we are obliged from various reasons to pass over for the present) which took place on the motion of Mr. Tazewell, for leave to bring in a bill to amend the penal laws of this Commonwealth. The object of Mr. Tazewell's amendment is to attach the punishment of death to the crime of counterfeiting Bank notes. Without expressing an opinion on the policy or impolicy of the Penitentiary act, we think it must be obvious that, in a country where an extensive circulation of Bank paper is so much encouraged, the mischiefs arising from that currency being falsified must be great in proportion. Hence we would suppose the great necessity of legislative interference to protect it from violation. The laws should proportion the punishment of a crime to the magnitude of the injury which society is threatened from the perpetration of it. In England it has been found necessary to punish this offence with the utmost severity; and in no instance do we remember it to have been pardoned, or the penalty to have been commuted. This uniform rigour, in this instance, we cannot but consider sound policy, in that great commercial country; and worthy of being imitated by others. Commerce cannot exist, to any considerable extent, without confidence in paper, as a circulating medium; whatever tends to impair that confidence, should, therefore, be vigilantly watched. Forgery is a crime in such a state of society the most destructive of the interests of the community. What may be, or has been, the fate of Mr. Tazewell's proposed amendment we are not enabled to say, not having yet seen the conclusion of the debate.
Our correspondent, "A Portsmouth Ship Carpenter", is informed, that his second letter, which we refused to publish, is still in our possession. Provided he will furnish us with certain documents, to which he alludes, we are disposed to insert it. He can be at no loss to obtain those documents—or if he should be so, and will communicate with us, we will put him in the way to procure them.
It has been said by some that climate has a strong influence on the manners, tempers, and constitutions of a people; and that they are sedate or volatile as the mercury is raised or depressed. If this be true in all cases, the inhabitants of Norfolk must be amongst the most fickle mortals on earth—On Tuesday the mercury was below eleven and this day it is above sixty-five.
REMOVALS FROM OFFICE.—The adherents of Administration affect to believe that every instance of a removal from office arises out of the pure love which Mr. Jefferson entertains for the People, and for their interests; when it is clearly ascertained that it could not have proceeded from such motives, then it is discovered that the removal has not been made by Mr. Jefferson, but by the head of the Executive Department to which the office was attached, and of course that the President ought not to be held accountable for it. We have already given our opinion, and repeat it, that while the President appoints men to office who are not known to have the talents and integrity necessary to discharge all its duties honestly and faithfully, and while he continues them in office after he knows that they have abused its honours and privileges, he is, and must in reason be held to be, accountable for every act of misconduct committed by them. Let him who says that the conduct of the agents of Mr. Jefferson is in all things just and impartial, read the following narrative of Mr. T. NEALE, ci-devant POST-MASTER at BURLINGTON, New-Jersey; and when he has finished it, let him, if he can, absolve GIDEON GRANGER as the instrument, and THOMAS JEFFERSON as the author, of such a disgraceful transaction: Let him, if he can, say that the dismissal of Mr. NEALE was a measure proceeding from a desire to promote the interests of the country, and not those of party.
A POST-OFFICE HISTORY!
In the month of June, 1798, the Post-Office in this town, fell under my direction: I did not solicit it: the gentlemen here found it difficult to procure a person, who would accept of the appointment: It was thrown up by my predecessors, and it was only after repeated requests by my townsmen that I took it. It was no party business, for at that time, republicanism, was not a mere intrigue for petty offices. I remember the present Governor Bloomfield pressed my acceptance of it, in a very earnest manner: from that time to the day of my dismissal, being six years and three months, I acted in the office with a care and fidelity to the government, and an obligingness and punctuality to individuals, which it is no vanity in me to say, cannot be excelled.
I took the establishment here in its infancy; how it has grown and prospered may be inferred from the fact of having paid into the treasury the sum of thirty two thousand and sixty-three dollars and forty-two cents, the net avails of only six years postage in a small country town off the general road.
No objection, that ever I could learn, has been made to my ability, honesty, or attention to the duties; and the office has been kept in a place most convenient for the publick; being the very centre of the town and in the main street. My advanced age and domestic cares, together with my real incapacity to comprehend political questions, made me avoid all party strife: as far as my judgment and inquiries extended, they led me to believe that the federal administration had been wise and just, and I was called a federal republican. But my office was not conferred on me for my opinions, nor has it ever been, nor do I know that it could have been, made subservient to them. I have avoided offence, even in the expression of my simple views of publick men and measures; no person can accuse me of any higher crime in these respects, than going once a year with the
rest of my neighbours and peaceably delivering a ballot for publick officers.
But small as the game was, and however inoffensive, it was early decided in the great council of the American Government! that the deputy post-master of Burlington, should forfeit the pittance he held under it.
To what wretched shifts this magnanimous administration was driven to find a pretext, and how completely defeated in the one adopted, will appear by the following correspondence.
It displays to what minute objects, as well as by what little and prevaricating means, Government is marching forward in its system of party persecution.
In the fall of 1802, I received certain information that my removal was resolved upon.—At that time, Mr. Granger had not got so far on in his republican education, as to dismiss without at least a pretext—though now he finds no difficulty on that score; his belief that the publick interest will be promoted, stands for a thousand reasons.
It, unfortunately for me, had happened that my son-in-law, Mr. Sims, took the liberty of discussing politics with Mr. . . . . of this place, who had then recently become what is called here a democratic republican. Mr. Sims was treated with much impropriety, and warm words about politics ensued, but it ended as it began, in liberty of speech on both sides. However, it was soon whispered all over town, that as Mr. Sims had offended a republican, and was employed by me as a deputy in the post office, that this was enough to procure my removal. The report gained such strength, and knowing that Mr. Granger was so extremely careful of Republican feelings as often to decide the cause, for want of a plea, before the accused party knew of the complaint, that I thought it prudent to apply in time for the benefit of a trial, and, therefore on the 2d November, 1802, wrote him the following letter:
City of Burlington, 2d November, 1802.
SIR, By accident I have heard that some persons here have set on foot a plan to deprive me of the Post-Office, and to get another appointed in my room.
I took upon me this office in the spring of 1798, at the particular desire of my neighbours, and I feel conscious of having executed it with perfect fidelity; I think I may also venture to say, to the entire satisfaction of all disinterested and worthy people. Indeed, until within a few days, I did not know that a single person, of any description, had suggested a complaint. Had any gentleman who believed there was room for objection, applied to me and stated it, I would certainly have rectified whatever was amiss, if in my power: but neither knowing the persons who are dissatisfied nor for what reasons, I am left in much anxiety, lest misrepresentations should be made to the department, under which I have acted hitherto, and I trust without blame. The only hint with which I have been favoured on this subject is, that my son-in-law, Mr. Sims, who sometimes acts for me, has given offence, in a political conversation, to some person in this place, which it is said has incited him to apply to you for my removal.
I really cannot credit such a story; and if that were all, should rest satisfied that Mr. Granger would not dismiss me from an office well executed, because my son-in-law differed in politics in conversation with individuals who wanted the office, or wished to retaliate on him. I am responsible for performing the duties of the office: If on this ground there is any accusation, I only request the favour of knowing my accusers and their charges; if I am guilty of official misconduct, my bonds will secure the publick, and I shall not complain of a removal, if, after a proper investigation, and a fair hearing the government should adjudge me no longer worthy of trust.
I have not troubled you with certificates from my fellow citizens, of my good behaviour in office, because I do not know of what I stand charged; should testimonials of that nature be requisite, I know that the general approbation of my fellow citizens may be relied on in my favour. I have two reasons for troubling you with this communication: the first is, that having to an advancing stage of life preserved an honest reputation, I cannot submit to have it taken from me by secret and false imputations; and the second is, that having a large family to support, the deprivation of this part of my earnings, would give me serious distress. I beg your excuse for the trouble of thus addressing you, trusting you will do me the justice not to condemn me unheard.
I am, Sir, &c.
THOMPSON NEALE.
To Gideon Granger, Esq. } Post-Master-General.
On the 11th of November, Mr. Granger wrote "that no complaint had been exhibited against me." It is possible when he despatched the above note to me; that the high charge against Mr. Sims for being "disrespectful" to a "portion of his fellow citizens," that is, to Mr. . . . had not reached Washington: though the stronger presumption is, that the Post-Master had received the complaint against Mr. Sims, but not having matured his plan of operation, evaded an answer to what I had written, by saying there was no complaint against "me." That this complaint was made soon after the 2d of November, is acknowledged by Mr. Granger in his letter to me of the 12th of March, 1803, bye and bye to be referred to.
But though received soon after the 2d of November, either its frivolous nature or my letter, calling for a hearing, or the necessity of taking a longer aim at me, prevented any further proceedings, at that time, on the part of the American Government, against my poor office.
On the 16th of January, 1803, about 8 weeks from the complaint against Mr. Sims, Mr. Granger wrote as follows:
General Post-Office, January 16, 1803.
SIR, The conduct of Mr. Sims, the clerk by you employed in the Post-Office at Burlington, as represented to me, has been such as to give great dissatisfaction to a considerable number of the respectable people of that place. To insure a respectful deportment to the citizens, while attending that office, and to regain their confidence in the department, I have to request you to remove the post-office from the house of Mr. Sims, to some place equally convenient to the people and no longer to employ him as a clerk in the office.
Your humble servant, GIDEON GRANGER. Post-master, Burlington, N. J.
Thus after eight weeks with the complaint before him against Mr. Sims, with my letter requesting him to communicate the charges, and to give a hearing, I received this positive command to procure another post-office, and another assistant. But this, it will be said, was no dismissal of me: a mere regulation for the good of the people here; which Mr. Granger could decide on two hundred miles off, to an absolute infallibility. But the truth is, my removal had been resolved on, but no decent pretence existed, and it was naturally concluded that this injurious and insulting command to dismiss my son-in-law, to hire an office in a place equally convenient, and to hire a clerk, must force me to give up the place, which would relieve Mr. Granger (being a man of great republican delicacy) from the pain of executing me himself. However, in this Mr. G. was deceived: I was resolved against suicide, and always meant he should have the honour of "putting me out of the way."
Besides, the commission, though small, had be-
come of importance to me: I had necessarily given up much time and other business, and had a large family to support: I therefore wrote to Mr. Granger the following letter, submitting in all things to his will and pleasure, but at the same time maintaining what was most exactly true, that no just ground of complaint existed, and that both Mr. Sims and myself were unhandsomely dealt with.
City of Burlington, 24th January, 1803.
SIR,
Your favour of the 16th inst. did not reach this office until yesterday, (Sunday) probably detained by ice in the Delaware which has obstructed the passage of boats for two or three days past.
In your letter you state that the "conduct of Mr. Sims as represented to you, has given great dissatisfaction to a considerable number of the respectable people in this place; and that to insure a respectful deportment to the citizens while attending the office, and regain their confidence in the department," you request me to "remove the Post-Office from the house of Mr. Sims to some place equally convenient to the people, and no longer to employ him as a clerk in the office."
I hope it will be no offence to represent to you, Sir, that Mr. Sims has conducted himself in the office not only respectfully to the citizens, but with particular attention and politeness to all, without exception. The letters and papers are not only delivered out with exact punctuality, but allowance is given to every person to occupy the room where the office is kept, for the purpose of reading or writing at pleasure. The only instance in which even a complaint has transpired of misunderstanding at the Post-Office, occurred some time last summer, between a Mr. . . . of this place, and Mr. Sims. This arose out of a political conversation between them, in which Mr. . . . treated Mr. Sims very ill, and I have good reason to believe, that he did it in order to raise some pretext for taking this office from me; I do not hesitate to say, that not a single other person in this place has had the slightest pretended cause of dissatisfaction with Mr. Sims, as a clerk in the office, or can allege against him any "disrespectful deportment."
I can easily prove that threats were immediately thrown out, from Mr. . . . and a few men who were disposed from mere politic opposition to injure me, intimating that I should soon be removed, &c.
If, Sir, you think it worth your while to ascertain the fact whether Mr. Sims has conducted himself respectfully or not, to one or more of the citizens, I beg the favour of you to inform me what the charge is against him, and if an opportunity is given for an injured man to know his accusers and their accusations, I make not the least scruple, Sir, that you will be convinced (should he have such opportunity) that this secret representation on one side, is calculated to impose on the Post-Master General, for sinister purposes, and deserves nothing but his just displeasure.
It must strike you immediately, Sir, that great hardships may fall on the Post-master, and sometimes disadvantage to the department, by orders to dismiss confidential and capable agents, to remove Post-Offices, upon the secret representations against the Post-Master, or his clerks, by individuals who may not be worthy of credit, or may be actuated by party or interested views; still, however, as you have given such credence to the representation, as positively to request that Mr. Sims may be no further employed, I shall comply with it, until your future permission to take him again into service; requesting, however, that on principles of private justice, you will be pleased to put the charge against him in some impartial course of being ascertained, and, if proved groundless, that I may then be at liberty to use his services; and I can truly declare, that I know of no person who can be equally useful to me and the publick, as a Clerk in the Office.
Your letter contains a further request founded on the "representation" against Mr. Sims, which is to remove the Post-Office from Mr. Sims's house, to some place "equally convenient to the people." I do assure you, Sir, that the place where it is now kept is the most precisely central and convenient in the whole town, and had I the choice of any other place in it, I could fix on none which would be so commodious and convenient.
It will, therefore, be wholly impossible for me to comply with your request, by removing it to a place "equally convenient to the people." I must add, that the office is not kept at or in Mr. Sims's house; it is kept in a building which I erected last summer, about the centre of main street, and in the centre of the town, and in which Mr. Sims (who is my son-in-law) and my son keep a store; it adjoins the house Mr. Sims lives in, which also is mine, but no persons who have business at the Post-Office need go into Mr. Sims's house, nor ever do go into it.
To turn my son-in-law, with his wife and children, out of his house and store at this season, or remove the office under every disadvantage to myself and the publick, you will allow, Sir, is placing me and the people in a very hard predicament, more especially as it results from a secret and, no doubt, false and malicious representation against Mr. Sims.
You must be satisfied, that this charge of "disrespectful demeanour," is a sort of offence in its nature so vague, as to make it difficult for a man to know how to set about a vindication; but if such charges, when made secretly, and by interested or bad people, are acted upon without any opportunity given to the accused officer, or his agents, to justify themselves, they will often lead to very severe and unjust determinations—still, however, as your request seems positive that the office, as well as the clerk, should be removed, I shall comply with it, by opening the office at the next house, which, though not so accommodating to the citizens, is undoubtedly the next best place in the town.
But I must refer it to your discretion, whether, after what I have stated, it will not be more for the interest of the government, and the people here, as well as an act of justice towards me, to permit me to keep the office where it has hitherto been opened, and carried on with publick and private satisfaction, unless the few words between Mr. . . . and Mr. Sims, three or four months ago, be deemed a sufficient ground upon which to authorise so important a change as has been directed.
A direct dismissal from an office faithfully and beneficially conducted for the publick, would be sensibly felt by me; but it would very much increase the injury, should it be indirectly effected by malicious or interested men, who, by falsehood, endeavour to get terms imposed on me which they imagine will drive me from the office; I hope to be excused for the trouble which you receive, but the vindication of my office, as well as the publick good, seemed to require that I should communicate the above.
I am, Sir, &c. T. NEALE.
Gideon Granger, Esquire, } Post Master General.
P. S.—Sir, after this was written, on communicating the substance of it and my resolution to many of my friends and respectable people in this place, they advised me, as it would be attended with great inconvenience to me and the citizens to remove the office, to defer the removal until you should have considered my communication, and made further inquiry into the subject of complaint; in which case, they hope you will not find cause for adhering to the change of the office; I shall, however, wholly discontinue Mr. Sims from any employ in the office until further orders; and on the other point wait your future directions, hoping the merits will be inquired into. I am, &c. T. N.
This letter was accompanied by a petition and memorial of almost every person of considerable business and standing in town, who had any concern at the Post Office: It represented the most perfect satisfaction with the state of the Post Office, and persons conducting it, and particularly approbatory of Mr. Sims, and praying that no change might be made. It was obtained in an hour, and I verily believe that every person in town, five or six excepted, would have signed it at that time.
I cannot now find a copy, but if the fact is questioned, I presume Mr. Granger will, on request, send me one, which shall then be published.
It appears Mr. Granger had been most unfortunate in his information. The office was not kept in Mr. Sims's house, or any part of it, and it could not be removed to any place equally convenient; he also found that I could dismiss Mr. Sims, and was determined not to be forced by indirect attempts from the object in possession.
My letter in answer to his order of the 16th, of course, drove him to his considering cap; all objections were removed, and the office could not be altered without injury, and giving discontent to the people concerned in its management. He was therefore driven to make his escape from the most ludicrous and disgraceful situation that could be, and how he did it will appear by the following letter of the 12th March, 1803.
General Post Office, 12th May, 1803.
Sir—The first intimation I received respecting any dissatisfaction resulting from your holding the Post Office at Burlington, was derived from yours of the 2d Nov. wherein you remark that the only hint you have been favoured with on that subject was, that your son-in-law, who sometimes acted for you, had given offence to a portion of your fellow citizens* in a political conversation.
You further intimated your strong desire to continue in the service, and assigned for reason.
1. That you had preserved an honest reputation, and was unwilling to lose it by false imputations.
2. That having a large family to support, the deprivation of this part of your earnings would give you serious distress.
To this I answered on the 11th of Nov. that no complaint had been exhibited against you. Soon afterwards a complaint was exhibited, accompanied with a prayer for your dismissal, and relying principally upon the conduct of Mr. Sims your Clerk, and representing him as hostile to the government of the country, and treating it with a degree of disrespect and abuse, which no man can justify, and also representing him as treating with indignity and disrespect a portion of his fellow citizens.—On this petition I did not act hastily; I took time to advise with some of those citizens whom New-Jersey had honoured with a seat in Congress, and through them, with other gentlemen of the first respectability in that State, and after examination and deliberation, I then believed, as I now do, that it was due to the feelings of a portion of the citizens of that town and State to remove from your office a character who had rendered himself obnoxious to them, while under the circumstances I thought it due to you to continue you in service: this produced my order of 16th of January, which I cannot revoke—nor can I believe the evils which are pointed out in yours of the 12th of January will take place, particularly, as you have not employed Mr. Sims only occasionally or sometimes, and as the office is not in his house, so that it will not require a removal.
With esteem, GIDN GRANGER. P. M. Burlington (N. J.)
This letter is evidently written with consideration, and meant to contain a sort of justification of the foolish steps which the government had taken in this insignificant affair.—It is written nearly seven weeks after mine, and upon the whole is well worthy of Mr. Granger's reputable abilities.
It appears that my letter, and further information, had convinced him that the people were satisfied; that the shop was not in Mr. Sims's house, and that it could not be changed without at once unmasking the real attack upon me.
He therefore, in the true character of the times, after much shuffling, concludes, not with saying "I was mistaken as to the place of holding the office, and am satisfied it should remain where it is," but with a silly misconstruction of my letter, and an indirect allowance for the office to be held as heretofore. It may be worth while to advert for a moment to this explanatory epistle of Mr. Granger.
The first remark, though of small consequence, is a misquotation, by Mr. G. of my letter of the 2d of Nov. 1802: he represents me as saying in it, that "my son-in-law had given offence to a portion of my fellow-citizens in a political conversation." Now my letter contains no such supposition: my words are, had "given offence to some person in this place." These canting equivocal words portion of fellow citizens is Mr. G.'s own dialect, not mine. I think it occurs no less than three times in the foregoing letter; what constitutes a portion of citizens, may, I suppose, be determined by any modern republican dictionary, under title, Fraction, &c. There is a wide difference, however, between my expression and his quotation; but accuracy is not, I suppose, of the essence of things; it is certainly "more or less" correct.
Well, after this introduction, he informs us he did not act hastily on the petition against Mr. Sims, he waited eight weeks, this was time enough: well, what was he doing all this while? why, this letter goes on to tell us, that he advised with some of those citizens, which New-Jersey has honoured with a seat in Congress, and thro' them, with other gentlemen of the first respectability in that State, and after full examination, &c. he believed it was due to the "feelings of a portion of the citizens of that town and state to remove a character (Mr. Sims) who had rendered himself obnoxious to them." Here then are his reasons, on the 16th Jan. 1803, not only for ordering Mr. Sims to be removed, but the post office in the bargain. Now all this looks strange. Mr. G. is said to have been a lawyer, and of course acquainted with at least the first principles of evidence and fair play; well, he takes eight weeks to grope in the City of Washington, among Congress-men (who neither knew nor cared) to find out Mr. Sims's character, and whether the office was kept in his house.
He tells us too, it was after full examination, he found it was so obnoxious: Now that must indeed be a very full and doubtless fair examination into a man's character, which is derived two hundred miles from his place of abode, and from Congress-men, who, none of them, ever lived within fifty miles of it; and probably never heard of him, but through the petitioners against him: Yet this is not the strangest part of it, for this full examination is made without ever apprizing me or Mr. Sims, either of the accusers or accusation; and though he had my letter before him all this while, asserting innocence, and praying, if any complaint was made, to have an opportunity of answering it before he acted upon it: but this it seems is Mr. G.'s method of trying not only the conduct but character of men. Upon such grounds Mr. G. believed it was proper to make the mischievous order of the 16th Jan. 1803.
That he believed Mr. Sims "an obnoxious character," after my letter of the 24th of the same month, cannot be credited: it was supported by the certificate of Mr. Sterling, the Mayor, Mr. M c H.
* Mr. Granger must excuse me—that is his cant and phrase: I said, "had given offence to some person."—See my letter above.
† A very full examination indeed, to examine every body, but the accused! and the people in Burlington.

vaine, the Recorder, and by almost every person whose name was known out of the town.
Yet, after this full and complete vindication by his neighbours, Mr. G. was little enough to persevere in forcing me to employ another assistant, and leave a most unjust stigma upon (I hope it is not immodesty to say) a man (Mr. Sims) as honourable, as sensible, and as worthy as the Post Master General.
Here, on the 12th of March 1803, after four months of intrigue, the whole plot blew up; my wretched little support under the government, was defeated. I accepted the apology, such as it was. From that time, until this month, October, being above a year and a half, I have not heard that even the feelings of any "portion of the citizens" have been hurt; and I really began to think, as the government had set out on the plan of removing me for some reason, it was not quite so far gone as to finally despatch me without any reason at all. Yet so it has happened.—Mr. G. during the correspondence, believed Mr. Sims obnoxious, and he believed the office was kept in his house, but afterwards disbelieved that; he always believed me a good officer; and he certainly believed the only 'portion' of the country concerned in the post-office regulation here were satisfied, because he has their attestation of it; he believes too, that the duties will not be better performed by Mr. Ustick, and that the office is more inconveniently placed.—I dare venture to say too, even of Mr. Granger, that he believes the removal of me is a very pitiful affair on his part. Yet, without any complaint against me, and certainly without any just cause, the following letter was yesterday handed to me, by Stephen C. Ustick, styled in the letter Esquire.
General Post-Office, Oct. 17, 1804. Sir—Believing the publick interest will be promoted by the appointment of a new Post-Master at Burlington, in New-Jersey, I have accordingly appointed Stephen C. Ustick, Esquire, Post-Master at that place, to whom, on receipt of this, you will please to deliver all the Post-Office property in your possession, taking his receipt therefor, if you desire it. You will also forward your account up to the time when you deliver over the office.
Yours, GIDN GRANGER. Thomson Neale, Esq. Burlington, N. J.
How Mr. Granger could believe it for the "publick interest" to place the office in new hands, in a remote and inconvenient part of the town, and to dismiss a faithful officer, whose conduct was approved by his fellow-inhabitants, is not for me to unravel; his belief may be a commodity like his republicanisim, always at hand, to varnish over a job. For my own part, I view this only as another small item added to the long list of official persecutions; the less excusable and the more odious from the pitiful size of the object.
The fact is, as I before stated, that to such a pitch has the American Government arrived in its plan of "reconciling republicans," that it stoops even to paltry post Offices, in order to fill the mouths of these clamouring patriots! Therefore, as they could not find a pretext for my removal, it has been done after long forbearance on Mr. G.'s belief that it would promote the "publick interest." How this will be, time may unfold: I certainly wish the interest of my country at all times honourably promoted. Whether this little tricky policy is likely to answer the purpose, time also will determine: my own opinion is, that with governments as well as citizens, "honesty is the best policy." I would not have Mr. G. or any body else, think that what is now published proceeds from a mortified mind. I feel much better in that quarter than Mr. G. can possibly feel, if he ever reviews his own actions; especially such actions as those which I have laid before his country.
I enjoy the consciousness of having acted with fidelity and honour, and am expelled from my place, not only with the regret of my townsmen, but without a fault discoverable even by the vigilence of Mr. Granger and his worthy coadjutors! No, my only motive, though more sincere, for publishing, is like Mr. G.'s, because I believe it "will promote the publick interest" to let the people see what sort of men hold the first offices of the country; how little they regard justice or even the appearance of it.
As to my successor, Stephen C. Ustick, Esquire, I shall not trouble myself to look into the means by which he acquired the shoes I wore; one thing I know, and that goes very far in palliation, that be his merits what they may, his wants, like my own, will feel some relief from their use; I hope he will reap profit, and, indeed, were it possible, feel the consolation of an approving conscience.
He will, no doubt, acknowledge the tenderness of leaving the affair, as far as it respects him, on this footing.—I now take leave of my friend Mr. Granger, assuring him again, that I envy neither his station nor the feelings he derives from the use of it. In private life, such conduct would exclude a man from the company of men of honour, at least it was so in my day. I am old, however, and even morals may have undergone a revolution, yet I shall be content to die as I have lived, pretty much out of the fashion; an honest man.
T. NEALE.
Virginia Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings.
The members of the society have agreed upon a constitution, which has been presented to the Legislature for their ratification. The leading principle is, the discrimination which it makes between the insurance of houses in the towns and in the country; a discrimination not produced by any increase in the rate of premiums on town houses over houses in the country; but by a complete separation between the two species of insurance. The bill which is now before the legislature declares, that the premiums and quotas, which are paid by the country, shall be appropriated to the use of the country houses and to none other; and that the premiums and quotas which are paid by the towns, should also be confined to the towns: the country and the town houses should be separately responsible for their losses, and should be separately entitled to any interest, which may accrue upon their stock; that the expenses of the institution should be paid jointly and in proportion to the property insured; that the classes of building, and the ratio of risks both in towns and in the country should be adjusted by the Board of Directors; that the affairs of the society should be administered by a President and three Directors; the President to receive 500 dollars per annum, and each of the Directors 350; and that an agent should be appointed with a salary of 1000 dollars. The other parts of the bill provide for the disposition of the stock, which is already on hand, and for the payment of the debts, which are already due, and which may be contracted before the commencement of this new constitution. The Editor has nothing to add on this subject to the three views, which he exhibited a few months ago, of the constitution, advantages and defects of the Insurance Company. Enquirer.
DIVORCES.—Two petitions only have been presented to the present legislature, for divorces. One has been already granted to a Mr. Campbell of this city: but Dr. Mettaur's of Prince Edward County, was not equally fortunate. His petition and the favourable report of the committee of justice, were rejected on Wednesday, in spite of the very cogent arguments, which they contained. The discussion which arose on this subject turned rather upon the peculiar circumstances of the case itself than upon the general principle of divorces. Mr. T. Randolph,
of Amelia, delivered some very elegant remarks on the sanctity of the Marriage Tie, and the injury which it might receive from the least incautious touch of the legislative body. Mr. Tazewell, of Norfolk, whose views are generally luminous and always interesting, attempted to shew the importance of establishing at once some fixed principles, for deciding all subsequent cases. In other countries he observed there were particular tribunals to preside in all cases of divorce, and these tribunals had always pursued certain invariable principles in giving their decisions. In Virginia where the legislative body had reserved this power to itself, and occasionally resolved itself into a kind of ecclesiastical court, few precedents had been formed and few principles had been permanently established. Whilst, therefore, he regretted this defect in their proceedings, he should not hesitate to supply it by referring to the European tribunals, where experience had already demonstrated the utility of peculiar decisions. Turning then to the precedents in the court of Doctor's Commons in England, he discovered that the plea of adultery had always been admitted sufficient to annul the obligations of the marriage contract. [Without descending, therefore, to a circumstantial view of this particular case, he should not hesitate at once to decide upon this abstract principle, that Dr. M. ought to be emancipated from his matrimonial fetters. ibid.
Washington, 1st mo. 8th.
FRIEND RELF. The oftener I contemplate the deportment of a great part of the members of the house the less I respect them, the less depend on them. It puzzleth me exceedingly at times to know to what to attribute the motives which dictate the measures of many of them, unless I attribute more than a very little to that which either staineth the purity of the heart, or detracteth from the soundness of the understanding. It perplexeth me in no small degree to ascertain what could be the wish of those who have introduced in the house the resolution for receding the District of Columbia, the City of Washington excepted, to the states of Virginia and Maryland, from which the United States gained it. Canst thou believe that this measure is hoped to be the first necessary step to the removal of the seat of government from this place? I verily believe it. I verily believe that the name of Washington is grating to the ear of many of the democrats in the house. Yet why should the plighted faith of the nation be broken, the constitution be violated, and the stability of the government be undermined, because the name of the city is Washington?
Two days, the last and the present, have been wasted in the discussion of a question that ought never to have agitated. Ever since the removal of Congress to this intended permanent seat of government, attempts have been made in congress to destroy its permanency, or weaken the confidence of people in its stability.—A motion was made two or three sessions since for concentrating the publick offices; the last session Wright of Maryland, wished to remove the seat of government to Baltimore; defeated in these attempts, it is now moved to recede the district: should this attempt succeed, in all probability, not two sessions more will pass, before the city itself will be given up, and the seat of government be floating about on the waters of democracy, from Richmond to Baltimore, to Philadelphia, beyond the Allegany mountains, or the Lord knoweth where.
The question of recession was called up yesterday morning by one Standford of North-Carolina, who uttered many things intended as arguments in favour of the resolution. He was answered in a very able, spirited, and argumentative manner, by friend Dennis. Then rose that Smilie in favour of the resolution. To tell thee what arguments were used by that Smilie would be a victory over impossibilities, "For optics sharp it needs, I ween, To see what is not to be seen."
Yet he talk'd, and talk'd—"ye gods how he did talk!" and was sometimes so profound I could not fathom the depth of his remarks: for instance, when he was about showing "for why" the resolution ought to pass, he observed on a certain subject, "it may not happen, Mr. Chairman, in our day, or in the days of our fathers, but it may happen some time hereafter." But I will not vex thee, friend Relf, with the vexations of that Smilie. When he had made an end of disemboguing his emptiness, Peter Early stood up in favour of the resolution. He would please more as a speaker, and he is a good speaker already, if the observer did not, from his deportment, entertain a suspicion that he had not a less exalted idea of himself than others have of him. He did not speak long—nor can I remember any cogent argument that he used. The debate for the day was closed by Eppes of Virginia. This young man riseth in consequence so fast, in his own opinion, I fear he will become giddy. He talked with fierceness and abundance; but I was too distant, and the house was too noisy, for my gathering much, even had he let much fall. Yet he had novelty; for I repeatedly heard him call Congress, and even the United States, she . One gross though unimportant abuse of rhetoric, will sometimes discover great destitution of literary taste. Yet I know not but Eppes put Congress in the feminine gender in an ironical manner to show that what was once great and masculine had now become weak and womanish.—But there appears to be a difference either of opinion or taste, between Eppes and Lucas, who, speaking of the national legislature, says, "Congress, in [hees this] next session," &c. Rhetoricians may decide between these great men.
This morning Judge Tenny, of New-Hampshire, resumed the chair; and friend Southard, of New-Jersey, commenced the debate of the day, in a dispassionate and argumentative strain. He was opposed to the resolution. He had boldness enough to tell them that he considered this resolution as intended for a measure preparatory to the removal of the seat of government. Friend Boyd, also of New-Jersey, followed him on the same side. Father Findley, of thy state, took the side in favour of the resolution.
After whom rose, against the resolution, Boanerges, of Maryland; not that Samuel Smith who is now in the senate, but Roger Nelson of the house. He began with high promises of proving the unconstitutionality of the measure, he scarcely succeeded, though proofs were thick as blackberries. His speech was boisterous and eccentric; and after his seven thunders had uttered their voices, Elmer and my true friend Sloan of New-Jersey, spoke in favour of the resolution. Friend Griswold, in a short speech established the unconstitutionality [a long word that, and not in Johnson] and illegality of the resolution. Clarke of Virginia spoke in favour of it; and Jackson of Virginia concluded the debate of the day against it. The committee rose at 3 o'clock. I expect, there is such a rage for speaking among them, that the question will not be decided till 5th day. The house is almost equally divided, but I apprehend that this needless and illegal resolution will not be carried.
THRE.
FREDERICKSBURG, Jan. 18.
On Wednesday last, the Directors of the Branch Bank of Virginia, for this town, met and made the following appointments:
David C. Ker, President. Dabney Herndon, Teller. Samuel Howison, Book-Keeper. William Allen, Discount-Clerk. John B. Benson, Runner. William Ridley, Porter.
The mails due on Tuesday and yesterday evening, arrived to-day; the former contained nothing of importance—The latter came too late to be of any use in this day's publication.
Mr. — WILLIAMSON, Second Teller of the Bank of Virginia, is appointed Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit of that Bank, at this place.
By the Southern mail we observe that London dates have been received as late as Nov. 14.—The first article they give is a note addressed to the foreign courts by his Britannic majesty, on the subject of the arrest of Sir George Rumbold, minister at Hamburg; particularly calling upon the king of Prussia to interfere in order to prevent such outrage in future, and to obtain redress for the present.
The report that all British vessels in the ports of Holland, have been detained is confirmed—The Dutch Government has remonstrated against this measure as ruinous of the interests of many of their cities; and it was expected they would be released.
It is stated that an entire reconciliation has been effected between the King and the Prince of Wales. Admiral Cornwallis had returned to Torbay with fifteen sail being forced from Brest by the severity of the weather.
The British squadron under admiral Cochrane continued closely to watch the Spanish ports.
Congressional Register.
SECOND SESSION OF THE EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commenced at Washington, November 5, 1804.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, January 14.
Mr. Nicholson presented a petition from Col. Freeman, Major Butler, and other officers in the army of the United States, stationed at New-Orleans—stating that the subsistence money allowed them, proportioned upon the ration, was inadequate to its object, and praying to have the same extended to a sum equal to meet their necessary subsistence—referred to the secretary at war to report to the house thereon.
The bill from the senate delivered on Friday last by Mr. Otis their secretary, entitled an act, to amend an act, for imposing more specifick duties on the importation of certain articles, and also for levying and collecting light money on foreign ships and vessels, and for other purposes, was read, and on motion referred to the committee of ways and means.
On motion of Mr. Thompson the house went into a committee of the whole, on the bill making an appropriation for completing the south wing of the capital and for other purposes.
Mr. Dawson in the chair. After some time spent in considering the same, the committee rose and reported that 110,000 dollars be appropriated for the purpose of completing the south wing of the capital—and 20,000 dollars for other purposes, which was agreed to by the house, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
On the motion of Mr. Lattimore, the house went into a committee of the whole, on the bill for regulating the grants of land and disposing of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee.
Gen. Varnum in the chair. A small amendment was made thereto, authorising the registering of the Spanish title to lands within that territory, and the committee rose and reported, and the house having agreed to the amendment, the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Newton, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill to prohibit the exaction of bail upon certain suits, brought within the district of Columbia.
Gen. Varnum in the chair. After some time spent in considering the same the committee rose and reported the bill with amendment, which being agreed to by the house, the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The house went into a committee of the whole, on the report of the committee of claims on the memorial of captain Alexander Murray, to which was added, a report of the secretary of the navy, made to that committee upon their special application. The report was favourable to captain Murray, admitting that his claim was reasonable and ought to be granted.
Mr. Tenny in the chair. A discussion took place on this subject, and it was evinced that the law relating to the capture of French armed vessels in 1799, and of the re-capture of American vessels did not justify the capture of a Danish neutral—although his instructions from the then secretary of the navy, appeared to authorise it.
The committee thereupon rose without coming to a determination, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. Rhea called for the consideration of his motion, which had been some time laid on the table, requesting the secretary of War, to lay before the house, a list of the officers and soldiers of the army of the United States, during the years 1803 and 1804, and a statement of the posts at which they were stationed, &c.
On the question to agree to the motion, the house divided, and were ayes 36, noes 32—but not being a quorum, the house adjourned.
Tuesday, January 15.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from the secretary of the treasury, accompanied by a statement of the sums of money paid counsel for advice and assistance to the officers of that department, from the establishment of the government down to the present year. Ordered to be printed.
The bill appropriating a sum of money for finishing the south wing of the capitol, in the City of Washington, and for other purposes, was brought in engrossed, read a third time, and passed, as was likewise the bill regulating the grants of land and the disposal of the land of the United States south of the state of Tennessee.
The bill to prohibit the exaction of bail upon certain suits within the district of Columbia, was brought in engrossed, and read a third time.
The final passage of the bill was opposed by Mr. Goddard, Mr. Root, and Mr. Nelson, and defended by Mr. Newton, as a proper measure to prevent the oppression of malignant creditors.
Mr. Eppes desired Mr. Beckley to read that part of the constitution of the United States relative to the extent of the judiciary power, and that part of the law establishing the judicial authority of the district of Columbia, with a view of shewing that the bill was not essentially necessary.
Mr. Early moved a recommittal of the bill to a select committee.
Mr. Bedinger expressed his wish that the bill might go to a select committee, because he considered the principle a valuable one. He imagined, however, that the details were not altogether perfect. He felt concerned on this subject, on account of several of
his constituents, who had been tricked out of notes and bonds, for lands in Kentucky, which had been advertised, and were no longer availed against the drawers in that state; but should it so happen that business called them to Washington, they might be extremely harrassed for want of bail.
The reference was opposed by Mr. R. Griswold, as he was against the principle of the bill altogether. On the question to commit it passed in the negative—Ayes 44, noes 59.
The question was then taken on the passage of the bill, and it was lost, there being but thirty members who voted in its favour.
On motion of Mr. Dana the committee of claims was discharged from the further consideration of the petition of Stephen Sayre, and the petition with the accompanying documents was referred to the secretary of state.
Mr. McCreery presented the petition of Wm. Smith of Baltimore, stating his being in possession of four continental loan office certificates, signed Samuel Hillegas, whereon four years interest had been paid by Michael Hillegas, treasurer of the United States, in bills on France, but which certificates the commissioners under the funding system had refused to receive on loan, praying that congress would make provision for the same.
Referred to the committee of claims. The report of the committee of claims, made at the last session, on the petition of J. F. Randolph, and Randolph Maginnis, was referred to the present committee of Claims.
Mr. Huger from the committee appointed for the purpose, reported a bill authorising the post master general to make further provision for carrying the mail between Fayetteville, North-Carolina and Charleston, South-Carolina, not exceeding 4200 dollars per annum. The bill was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
Mr. Crowninshield presented another petition from the house of Bailey and Bogert of New-York, who had suffered by the recent fire in that city a loss of an immense quantity of merchandise, praying that congress would extend the time of their bonds given for duties on the same. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Rhea's (of Tenn.) motion calling on the secretary at war for the list of officers and soldiers in the service, and the names of forts, &c. where they are stationed, being the unfinished business of yesterday, was at his own request postponed till Monday next.
On motion of Mr. Dawson the petitions of Marcela Stanton and two others, praying for divorces presented at the last session, was referred to a select committee of five.
On motion of Mr. Thomas a committee was appointed to enquire whether any and if any what alterations are necessary to the laws regulating the grants of land appropriated for the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia—with liberty to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of General Stanton the petition of Edmund Briggs and others, praying to receive the bounty withheld from them by the collector of Newport, (Rhode Island) because they had not in every respect complied with the forms and conditions prescribed by law, was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
On motion of Mr. Jackson the petition of Jacob Whitelaw, praying relief in consideration of losses and injuries sustained in his person and property, whilst a soldier in a detachment of troops employed against the Indians during our revolutionary war—was referred to the committee of claims.
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. Monday, January 14.
On motion of Mr. Ellery, Resolved, That the members of the senate, from a sincere desire of shewing every mark of respect due to the memory of the hon. J. Potter, deceased; late a member thereof, will go into mourning for him one month, by the usual mode of wearing a crape round the left arm.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. In Hampton Road, schooners Eagle, Kemp, with Coffee, from Gonaves, to Thomas Wilcock and Geo. Beale; and Catharine Shepherd, Montgomery, from Guadalupe, Sagar, Molasses, and Coffee, R. C. Jennings & Co.
Schooner Father and Sons, Aberdeen, hence is arrived at New-York.
Schooner New-York, Smith, of and from New-York, is a-shore on Sewell's-Point.
Schooner Sarah, Gibson, was to have sailed the 12th inst. from Guadalupe for this port.
The British ship Stephen, Burk, from Liverpool for this port, was spoken the 25th Dec. in lat. 36, 50, at 70 days.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Fame, Young, Port-au-Prince, Sch't Hero, Sweet, Wilmington.
CLEARED.
Brig Lucy, Foster, Malaga, Mary & Allen, Dodge, Georgetown, George, Owens, Barbadoes, George, Lampier, Tobago, Sloop Friendship, Caldwell, Charleston.
O'MEARA'S PACKET will sail for Alexandria on Monday.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Brig Fame, from St. Domingo, consisting of 140,000 wt. Choice Green COFFEE. 10,000 wt. LOGWOOD. JAMES YOUNG. January 25. 9 367
LAND FOR SALE.
The Sale advertised for Saturday last, is again postponed until Monday the 28th instant, when will be sold to the highest bidder for ready money,
TWO HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND, SITUATE in the County of Princess Anne, about three miles below Kempville; being the land conveyed by Samuel Yeate, to Willis Butt. The sale will commence at the Borough Tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk, at 12 o'clock—and is made pursuant to a Deed of Trust, given by Willis Butt, to us, to secure a debt due by him, to Robert B. Taylor. JOHN NIVISON, } Trustees. JAMES NIMMO, } January 21. epts 342
NOTICE.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS FARHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co.
PHINEHAS DANA. January 2. 4 320
WINDOW GLASS.
I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS. 8 by 10—9 by 11—9 by 12—10 by 12—and 12 by 14.—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to JOHN C. NIEMEYER. December 28. 4 313
I intend to leave this State for a short time. F. de TUBEUF. January 18. 1aw3 o 331

NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. And all those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given. MARTIN FISK.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE,
 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection.  20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar.  20 do. Second do. do.  Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls.  12 Pies Bourdeaux Brandy.  Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes and quarter casks.  20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each.  20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh.  60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2.  50 do. Mould Candles.  50 do. Dips do.  20 do. Spermaceti do.  150 do. Brown Soap.  50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use.  50 Casks do. in good shipping order.  50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each.  6 do. Glass Tumblers.  50 Casks Butter, for family use.  200 Reams Wrapping Paper.  100 do. Writing do.  150 do. Printing do.  150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d.  50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d.  6 do. Flooring Brads.  Tacks of different sizes.  50 Bags of Pimento.  50 do. White Ginger in the Root.  50 lbs. Nutmegs.  10 do. Mace.  40 do. Cinnamon.  50 do. Cloves.  100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo.  10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre.  Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes.  3000 lbs. Copperas.  1000 do. Alum.  500 Bags Patent Shot.  50 Casks F & F London Glazed Powder.  15 M. Gun Flints.  100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each.  50 Bolls Oznaburgs.  Seine Twine.  50 Casks London White Lead, ground in Oil.  30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes.  Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds.  100 Sides Seal Leather.  20 do. Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed.  10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality.  Morocco Skins of all kinds.  1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots.  1 do. do. do. Shoes.  2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips.  20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes.  150 Italian Straw Carpets.  100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones. 
ALSO, A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 230
FOR SALE,
 London Particular Madeira Wine, in Pipes, Hds. and Quarter Casks.  30 Pipes real Holland Gin.  A few Puncheons Antigua, and Grenada Rum.  A few Pies Spanish, and French Brandy.  Brown Sugar in Barrels, Tierces, and Hogsheads.  A few Bags Black Pepper.  50 Barrels Northern Beef.  84 do. Virginia do.  200 do. Pork, &c. &c. 
January 14. tf ROBERT GIBSON. 340
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
 20 Puncheons West-India Rum.  7 do. old Jamaica do.  5 Pies 4th proof Cognac Brandy.  10 do. Spanish do.  15 do. } FINE OLD SICILY WINE.  4 Hlf Pies, } do.  2 Qr. Casks, } do.  4 Hlf qr. do. } do.  25 Hogsheads Muscovado Sugars.  20 Qr. Casks Sherry Wine.  15 Pies Holland Gin.  100 Barrels Superior, } RICHMOND FLOUR.  78 do. Fine, } do. 
January 11. tf A. MACLURE. 334
FRESH RAISINS.
A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. January 11, tf 336
The Subscriber intending to carry on the LUMBER BUSINESS extensively in all its various branches, has taken into partnership with him Mr. RICHARD J. COX. No pains will be spared to give general satisfaction, in which it is hoped they will be able to succeed, being provided with hands and lighters for the purpose of delivering lumber along side of vessels in any part of the harbour. This part of the business will be conducted under the firm of RICHARD J. COX & Co. The subscriber carries on his other business as usual, storage on the lowest terms. January 7. 1m JOHN COX. 327
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE.  1,000 do. TAR.  100,000 Red and White-Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. 
November 5. tf Gilliat & Mackinder. 222
NORFOLK DRAW-BRIDGE COMPANY,
JANUARY, 1845, 1805. THE Directors have this day declared a Dividend of five per cent, on the Capital Stock, for the half year, which will be payable to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives, after the 14th February next. 350 WILLIAM CAMMACK, Treasurer.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A WET NURSE, To whom liberal wages will be given.—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. January 4. tf 326
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber at Gosport, a parcel of choice JAMAICA RUM, Just arrived in the George. December 19. 1m John Cox. 294
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to
James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS,
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND,
on the South Branch of the Potomack. August 23. tf
JUST LANDED,
From the Brig ANN MARIA, WILLIAM B. SUGGS, Master, from MADEIRA, A PARCEL OF CHOICE WINES,
 Put up by the House of OLIVIERA, viz.  5 Pipes Brazil Madeira, 6 years old.  Assorted in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, the greater part being fit for immediate use.  5 do. do. 4 do.  20 do. London Particular, 3 do.  20 do. do. Vintage 1803.  10 do. London Market, do. 
ON HAND ALSO,
 MADEIRA WINE, of a former importation.  40 Pipes Holland Gin.  50 Puncheons Antigua Rum.  200 Gin Casks.  150 Jags, and 24 Casks Dutch Linseed Oil.  4 Boxes assorted Dutch Paper.  1 do. Quills.  1000 lbs. Sheathing Paper.  20 Casks assorted Nails.  75 Barrels Ship Bread.  20 Hogsheads Petersburg New Tobacco.  700 Barrels Turpentine.  50 do. Rosin.  200 Gallons Spirits Turpentine.  40 Barrels Cargo and Mess Pork.  20 do. New-York Prime Beef. 
The whole will be sold very low, and on long credit, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO DAILY LOOK FOR
100 Puncheons Windward Island Rum. AND WILL SELL BILLS ON LONDON, PHILADELPHIA, AND NEW-YORK. January 2. eplm 319
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain.
July 31. 48
FOR SALE,
86 Tierces, 20 half tierces RICE, 30 Bales Upland COTTON, and 50 Hogsheads, 1 tierce MOLASSES, which will be landed to-morrow on Myers's wharf, from on board the Schooner UNION, capt. Baker, from Charleston. ALSO IN STORE, 20 Puncheons 3d proof Antigua RUM, of fine flavour. January 7. 328
EDWARD JOHNSTON.
Who wishes to purchase, A few Shares in the Virginia Bank, and to sell one Dismal Swamp Canal Share. January 7. 328
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almirante, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
LANDING THIS DAY
From the Schooner Susan, from Jamaica, on New-York's Wharf, Fifty Three Puncheons RUM. For sale by Moses Myers. tf 296
December 19.
 LIVERPOOL SALT.  QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted.  DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales.  10 and 20d. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. 
If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
TO LEASE OR RENT,
For a term of years, THAT valuable House lately the residence of Mr. Cornelius Calvert, deceased—together with the WHARF, which has been extended out into deep water, so that ships of any burthen may lie at it—with WAREHOUSES, &c. For terms apply to
James Tucker. November 23. tf 238
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
LIVERPOOL SALT.
The Cargo of the Brig Catharine, now lying at New-York's Wharf, for sale by Moses Myers. tf 297
December 19.
 13,000 Buthels the May SALT—a Boat.  150,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR.  340 Pies of 4th proof Spanish BRANDY.  50 do. Valencia WINE.  10 do. Cognac BRANDY.  180 do. Best Holland GIN.  100 Cases do.  1200 Empty GIN CASES.  40 Hogsheads, } CLARET, Choice Quality.  50 do. } do.  20 do. } do.  10 do. } do.  10 do. } do.  10 do. } do.  200 Pieces Russia SHEETING.  260 do. Ravens DUCK.  75 do. Holland do.  100 Barrels Boston BEEF.  50 do. PORK. 
For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by Moses Myers. November 25. 250
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. ** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 326
An APPRENTICE wanted.
Nov. 16. tf 326
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Borneo, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
FOUND,
By a Negro Boy in the Street, A Fifty Dollar BANK NOTE, The owner by describing the same, may have it again by paying the expense of this advertisement, on application at this office. Jan. 2. 324
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company,
(For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit,
  24 Piles 38 feet long, 12 by 18   48 do. 46 do. do.   40 do. 56 do. do.   42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14   200 Braces, 11 do. 6 by 14   180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 9   300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14   118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14   1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6   17500 Superficial feet of 3 } inch plank, in } 30 do. 
The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—or they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line. The Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.—The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 31. tf 315
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also, BAR AND ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore Aug. 15. tf 77
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE,
 1200 Dried Spanish Hides.  24 Bales Cotton.  18 Bags Cocoa.  5 Bundles Tanned Leather.  16 Hogsheads, } PENINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR.  17 Barrels, } do.  18 Pies Russia Canvas.  7 do. Raven's Duck.  6 Kgs Good Chewing Tobacco.  15 Tons Fustic.  20 Logs St. Domingo Mahogany. 
Apply at his office on Market square. EDWARD ROBERTS. Who will give Cash for Corn, Bees-Wax, and Pipe Staves. December 14. 3w 238
LANDING
In Town-Point, out of the Gallies Ann & Eliza, from St. Lucia, her Cargo consisting of MUSCOVADO SUGARS, in hogheads, tierces, and barrels.—And a parcel of COCOA.
Also—from Ship Rochdale, from Tobago, RUM AND SUGAR, of good quality. For sale on liberal terms by Robertson & Brown. November 23. 5w 343
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has received in addition to his former assortment of GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback,
Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlas and Creas of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempens Hessians, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheeting and light Canvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Push for Saddlers, black Satin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippets of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanter.
I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5 tf 275
ANTIGUA RUM.
THIS DAY, Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner General Pakenham, Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. & F. Whittle. October 52. tf 189
LEVIN DORSEY;
At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Streets, Town-Point ADAMS'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Achromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affixant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. ** Orders for every species of Brass Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
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, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. 
August 24. tf Joseph Hayes. 96
FOR SALE,
ONE OR MORE OF THOSE FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSES, Lately built by the Subscriber on Maxwell's Wharf. The goodness of the materials, the fidelity of the workmanship, and the pains which have been taken to secure them against fire from without, must render them an object to the Commission interest. The wharf has been newly repaired, and is in excellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to merchants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms enquire of the subscriber. J. K. READ. December 14. tf 281
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance