Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-01-26 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26, 1807.
[NO. 83.]
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 CHARTER. The Schooner UNION, S. Arey, master, burthen about 900 bbls. a good staunch vessel, and will be ready in a few days to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. January 23.
For LONDON. The Ship INDIA PACKET, William Rindge, master; a part of her cargo being engaged, for the remainder, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board. PHINEHAS DANA. January 23.
For Freight or Charter. The very fast sailing Ship THOMAS, Capt. N. Boult. Apply to GEORGE MURRAY, & CO. St. Ubes SALT, on board the Ship Thomas, for Sale January 12.
For LIVERPOOL. The Ship FRANCIS, John Curtis, master, will sail in about 15 days, the greater part of her cargo being engaged. For freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or to William Pennock. January 7.
For CHARTER. The Schooner INDEPENDENCE, Joseph Stover, master, about 700 to 1000 barrels; she is well calculated for carrying lumber, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or Richard Bowden, & Co. December 24.
Wanted to CHARTER, A good VESSEL, of from 1500 to 2000 barrels burthen. Who wishes to Purchase, A few thousand bushels good WHEAT. December 22.
For Freight. The new and fast sailing Schooner RISING SUN, 86 tons or 700 barrels, Burgess, master, will take a freight either to the West-Indies or any port in the United States on moderate terms—For which apply to the master on board, or Fish & Cullet. Who has for Sale, A few blds. N. E. Rum; and 4 pipes country Gin. December 19.
Ground Allum SALT. TWO thousand bushels Ground Allum Salt, for Sale on board the Schooner Lydia, capt. Livingson, at my wharf. Who offers The said Schooner for Charter burthen 1100 barrels Flour. Dec. 19.
For CHARTER. The brig Fair Maribattan, Wm. Woffendale, master, burthen 1000 barrels Flour, now ready to receive a cargo—Apply to WM. PENNOCK. Who is receiving from different vessels, 50 blds. St. Croix Sugars, 1st quality; 150 pieces Russia, 80 do. Ravens Duck; 200 bbls. prime Pork, New-York inspection. Dec. 19.
For Freight or Charter. The fine Ship India Packet, William Rindge, master, burthen 400 bds. tobacco, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days.—Apply on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA. December 19.
Antigua Rum and Prime Sugars. THIS Day landing on our wharf from on board the Schooner Henry Morris, her CARGO, which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. IN STORE, Jamaica Sugars in bds. and bbls.; Martinique do. in bds. and tierces; Jamaica Coffee in bds. bbls. and bags; do. Rum; Antigua do.; do. Molasses; do. Shrub; Baltimore Navy and Pilot Bread; Isle of May Salt. WANTED, A good staunch VESSEL, burthen 100 to 180 hogheads tobacco, to load for Europe. Dec. 17.
THE AMERICAN SHIP AMIABLE ANTONIETTE, Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogheads tobacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn, coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 cases white Wine Vinegar. November 14.
For BREMEN. The Bremen Ship JUNO, Herman Dewers, master, can take the bulk of one hundred hogheads on freight, if immediate application is made to Moses Myers. January 14.
For CHARTER. The good Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrall master, burthen 279 Tons or 400 bds. Tobacco, now in complete order to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or William Pennock. Dec. 29.
LAND FOR SALE. The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND, situate on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and furnishes a fine view of the town of Norfolk. No site near the town is better adapted for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made accommodating to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. January 23.
Landing from on board the Three Sisters, from Kingston, 61 tons large size Nicaragua WOOD, 10 do. Campeachy Logwood. And from on board the British brig Fox, from Kingston, 50,000 lb. COCOA. The whole of which will be disposed of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. January 23.
COCOA, COFFEE & SUGAR. Just received per the British brig Fox, capt. Wainwright, from Jamaica, 45,000 lb. Cocoa, in tierces and bbls. 30,000 do. prime Green Coffee, 12,000 do. do. Muscovado Sugars—which will be Sold on liberal credits, or exchanged for Flour. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. January 23.
T. GIBBONS, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick, that he has taken that commodious Dwelling-House in the rear of the Ledger Office, opposite the Exchange Coffee-House, lately occupied by Mr. John Stratton, which he has fitted up for the purpose of keeping a private BOARDING-HOUSE, where those who favour him with their company, may rest assured of every exertion being used to give general satisfaction. January 23.
Coarse SALT. 7000 bushels now afloat, 70 boxes Brown SOAP.—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. January 19.
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels of coarse SALT, stored in a convenient Warehouse for shipping. And in Store, 14 pipes of Holland GIN, of an excellent quality. Joseph Hayes. January 19.
INDIAN CORN. 10,000 bushels, stored at a very convenient wharf, will be sold on moderate terms, if immediate application is made to Wm. Pennock. January 7.
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Superfine CLOTHS, Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret. Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburgs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazines, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19.
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15.
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.
German Osnaburgs. JUST received a few bales of German OZNA-BURGS, which will be sold on a liberal credit by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. December 24.
SCHWITZ, (Switzerland) Sept. 23. Our government has not yet decided upon the projects which have been submitted for opening a canal to empty into the Lake Zug or Lake Sanwartz, the waters stopped by the falling of the mountain. The engineers of Zurich and Bern have returned home. The official report which has been published of the awful disaster of the second of September, could not in the first moments of terror, be so minutely detailed as we could have wished. The following relation from an eye-witness may be depended on. "The canton of Schwitz and the district of the same name, is situated between lake Sanwartz and the village of Arth, between the two mountains of Rigi and Rossberg, a charming and fertile valley, a league in breadth and two in length, and where are also situated the three villages of Sanwartz, Russengen, and Goldau, and the little hamlet of Roether. The spirit of domestic economy and industry possessed by the inhabitants connected with a peaceable and moral character, had made it a flourishing place. The houses and other buildings for the most part were well constructed and kept in good repair. The orchards were filled with fine fruit trees of all kinds. Raising cattle and making butter and cheese was the principal occupation of the inhabitants.—They distinguished themselves from the other villagers by the neatness of their dress and their houses, and lived content and happy. To the north of this valley rose majestically, the highest part of the mountain called Spitzenbull. Its sides, from the base half way up, were covered in the most romantic manner, with meadows, pastures, orchards, houses and dispersed cattle. Further towards the summit were their summer meadows and beautiful forests, and above all a Grand Alp. The heat (or enthalps of the mountain) was composed in greater part of calcined and (charbonne de pierre) burnt stones. At a considerable distance up the mountain the young men in watching their flocks had discovered, a long time since, a cavern, the entrance of which was very narrow, but which grew insensibly wide as one advanced, in the form of a road hewn in the rock, and under which was a lake, the extent of which was not known, on account of the darkness of the place. Its depth had never been found, notwithstanding the length of the cords used for the purpose. In going up the mountain far above the cavern, several holes were seen, in which stones, when thrown in, rolled as long as they could be heard." "Such were the situation of that beautiful valley, and the environs of the mountain. On the 2d of September, 1806, after an extraordinary rain of two whole days, particularly upon the heights, the inhabitants of the mountain heard in the morning and during the day, at particular intervals, a singular noise, which the simple and credulous people attributed to some mysterious or supernatural cause. At four in the afternoon, several large stones rolled half way down the declivity of the mountain, with great violence and noise. As those movements are common in mountainous countries, nobody paid any attention to it. One hour after the dreadful fall of the mountain took place. At first, the summit slid slowly down to a certain distance, when it exploded like a mine with a most tremendous noise, accompanied with smoke, vapour and flames of fire, which shot into the air in different directions with the rapidity of lightning, and spread in every direction over that superb valley. It then took a course up the opposite mountain, after having, in the twinkling of an eye buried this beautiful vale, and all its inhabitants. At the moment of the unforeseen catastrophe, all the elements, fire, water and earth, were in a frightful agitation."
The spectators were very fearful they should be swallowed up in this vortex, which spread around chaos, destruction and death. The greatest mass passed over Russengen and the environs of Goldau, sweeping every thing in its course. The eye of the spectator can now behold but one frightful picture of destruction and ruin. All that beautiful and fertile country, where not long since were seen two hundred villages, is now buried under a high mountain, newly formed, and which will remain thousands of years sterile and uncultivated. A second mass was precipitated towards Sanwartz and the lake, which is a league in length. It is here where the greatest part of Sanwartz and Russengen are entirely buried. The force of the mass of earth, like a torrent, swept buildings, trees and every thing in its course. For a finishing stroke to this horrid scene of desolation, another great mass of earth, according to some, fell into the lake of Sanwartz, and according to others (which is not probable) rose from the bottom of the lake, drove the water in an unheard of manner, and with great impetuosity over its banks, and spared no manner of thing around the lake. The water rose with a frightful roaring, to about one hundred feet perpendicular, and in returning tore up rocks and trees, which it drew along with it into the lake. The beautiful plain, with all the houses that covered it, has been swallowed up and annihilated by the current of the enormous mass of water, so that scarcely the least vestige of the place where it existed, can be perceived. At the upper end of the lake, the little village of Seven was exposed to the greatest danger. Two houses and a stable have been carried away—several others much damaged and rendered uninhabitable. The earth has filled the lake in such a manner, that people go on foot now, where before they went in boats. The wreck of houses, trees, beams, plank, furniture, &c. cover ten feet in thickness the surface, which now resembles a marsh. The rubbish has obstructed the outlets of the currents between the mountains, and as their waters cannot escape, they have overflowed the fallen earth, formed lakes and spread their waters to a great distance."
COURT OF KING'S BENCH. FRIDAY, November 7. Earle and others v. Rowcroft. Mr. Garrow moved for a rule to shew cause, why the verdict obtained for the plaintiff in this cause, should not be set aside, and a new trial granted. The cause was tried at Guildhall, at the sittings after last term, and was an action upon a policy of insurance on the ship Arabella, employed in the African trade. The captain sailed with instructions almost unlimited, except that in every part of them he was desired to make the greatest dispatch in the purchase of his cargo at the best market. He sailed first for Cape Coast, but upon his arrival there, finding that slaves were difficult to be procured, and being informed that they were to be obtained more easily at Dalmeny, a small Dutch port, where there subsisted a mutual courtesy between the traders of each country, although Great Britain was at that time at war with Holland, he went there, and traded without molestation from the Dutch. Whilst he continued there an English frigate hove in sight, by which his vessel was taken, with some of the Dutchmen, and was afterwards ultimately condemned. In going to this port he was acting for the supposed advantage of his employers. The question was, whether this amounted to barratry? For the plaintiff it was contended, that it was barratry in the captain to sail to an enemy's port, with knowledge of its being so; and in order to shew that it was not, it was insisted that the defendant should clearly prove by his evidence, that the plaintiffs had directed their captain to go there. It appeared that the master or captain of the vessel had no particular advantage in view for himself, by going to Dalmeny, which did not also turn to the advantage of his employers. The only advantage he could have, would be by getting earlier to market by anticipating others, by arriving more early at his market, and thereby obtaining a greater price for his slaves, and consequently a greater sum by way of per centage for himself; which it was obvious would also increase the profits of his employers. It was proved that it was usual for English and Dutch merchants, at the port of Dalmeny, to co-operate very cordially together in the slave trade even during times of war between their respective nations. Lord Ellenborough—The captain entered into an enemy's port, and rendered himself subject to capture, without any authority from his owners, but as he had no advantage in view, but that which he had in common with his owners, I doubt whether it was barratry; I therefore, give liberty to move this point, and it is fit this question should be considered. As to the agreement between the Dutch and English merchants, that perhaps will not help you, although it be usual; for they are acting in direct violation of the law.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. FRIDAY, November 7. Corrington v. Roberts. This action had been tried before lord chief justice Mansfield at the sittings after last term at Guildhall. It was an insurance question and a reference had been made at the time of the trial to Mr. Waddington, one of the jury, to ascertain the amount of average damages. Mr. Waddington, on a full investigation of the question of the case, was of opinion that a general average, as to some articles, and a particular average to others, ought to be made, but he found himself restrained from making such report in consequence of certain observations which had fallen from the learned judge at the trial, seeming to import that it was referred to him to ascertain only the particular average. Mr. Sergeant Shepherd, in this situation moved for a rule to show cause why the reference to Mr. Waddington should be amended so far as to enable him to make a report as to a general as well as particular average. The facts of the case were these; the ship was insured under one policy, and the cargo under another. Being pursued by a privateer under Dutch colours, and forced to lie to, the sea, however, being so high that the privateer could not come on board, another sail appeared in sight. On this, the captain held a consultation with his crew, whether they would not make an effort for the purpose of saving the ship and cargo? They agreed; a press of sail was accordingly made, and they were fortunate enough to escape, though by the extraordinary exertion the ship was greatly strained; some of her masts and rigging were broken to pieces, and she was otherwise much damaged. Mr. Waddington was of opinion that this being a benefit conferred not on the ship only, but in a far greater degree on the cargo, while at the same time the ship alone was injured, the average should be general, and should affect the insurers of the cargo as well as those of the ship. The learned counsel could not conceive that it would be maintained, if it should be agreed on to fight the ship, rather than that she and the cargo should fall into the hands of the enemy, that the whole loss incurred in such successful contest should fall on the ship alone. If so, he could not see that a contrary doctrine was to be laid down in the present instance. Sir James Mansfield said, if part of the cargo had been thrown overboard, for the purpose of making the ship fit for action, there a general average must have taken place. But the argument of a general average in the present case seemed to go to this, that the insurers of the ship were in a worse situation by the successful effort which had been made to save her, than if she had fallen into the hands of the enemy. The learned sergeant might, however, take his rule.
NOTES & CHECKS for the United States and Virginia Banks, for sale at this Office.

THESPIAN SOCIETY. —A number of gentlemen in this place have formed a Thespian Society, and will commence their performances on Wednesday next, with the popular Tragedy of DOUGLASS . Of such societies we would remark, that they have, in our judgment, the tendency of improving the heart and cultivating the taste—they engage that portion of the leisure hours of young men, which might otherwise be spent in the dissipation which are incident to youth, when the means of indulgence which a large town affords, are presented. The profits arising will, we are assured, be given to the poor. We would not wish to anticipate the publick judgment, nor yet to raise expectation that might meet disappointment, but we have every reason to believe, that the audience will be gratified by a display of theatrical talent that has but seldom been exceeded on our boards.
Naval and Military preparations. —In our paper of Wednesday, we presented our readers with a report made by Mr. Fox , to Captain Tingey , and by the captain to Secretary Smith , and by the Secretary to the President, and by the President to the House of Representatives, by whose order it was published, and so came to us.
From this report thus filtered, we derive two important articles of information, first that all the frigates except the United States, are in the condition that they were this time twelve months, which every one knows was bad enough. The United States, we understand, is in a way of amendment, that is she will be in "very high order" (perhaps) in four months. We say, perhaps, because it is to be remembered that her being in this "very high order" in four months, depends upon four contingencies, that is a contingency for each month.—First, Mr. Simons is to bring the masts from South-Carolina, because we presume there are none to be had nearer.—Secondly, Mr. Teacle (who we believe lives on the Eastern-Shore of Maryland) is to bring the component parts of the masts.—Thirdly, (the masts and their component parts being arrived at Washington) if Mr. Fox is ready; and fourthly, if the copper arrives in time; then, and not otherwise. (for the failure of one contingency will defeat the whole project) the United States frigate may be ready to take her stores on board in 4 months; and in 6 weeks more she may be ready for sea. Foreign nations must form a high opinion of our energy and activity, when they observe the whole attention of the navy department directed to one frigate, and that she can be got to sea in something less than six months; but the governments of those nations cannot know that other cares occupy our rulers; the report which we have the pleasure to publish to-day, will inform those governments that we now have 13 gun-boats fit for service, and that we have 56 more that will all be ready before the end of the year 1807; and further that the President thinks, that 60 more ought to be added, making in all One Hundred and Twenty Nine Gun-Boats! These gun-boats will only cost the trifling sum of Six Hundred and Forty Five Thousand Dollars! —They ought to be stiled in the language of Mr. Burke , "the cheap defence of nations."—But of the gun-boats, no more—they are the "Hobbies" of a great man, for great men will ride "Hobbies" as well as others. We would remark en passant that there appears to be some difference in opinion between the high admiral and the secretary, as to these gun-boats; the latter was requested to state his opinion as to the expediency of an additional number of gun-boats; in answer to which, he says, "the President has instructed me to communicate to you his opinion, that it would be expedient to authorise by law the building of sixty more."
If however, there should appear in the opinion of one, who judges without "having a view of the whole ground" a want of energy and activity in the management of our naval concerns, the report of Mr. Dearborne which will also be found in this paper, must afford much consolation. During the last year a great deal has been done, we take pleasure in noticing this report in a very particular manner. Three thousand dollars have been expended at Portsmouth, in New-Hampshire, in repairing the barracks. At Fort Trumbull repairs (more or less) have been made on the barracks—but we refer the reader to the report itself, than which we think nothing can be more satisfactory in point of information; nothing more honourable to the war department, who has contrived to put the ports and harbours in a state of defence, and has contrived to save more than 100,000 dollars out of 150,000, (probably, for our secretaries do not speak positively) which the people (by their representatives) judged necessary for their defence.
It is as well to be merry as sad, seeing that there is no hope of making things go on better. But is it possible that masts for a frigate must be brought from South-Carolina and carried to Washington? It would really appear that if there was a passage into the lakes, that the frigates would be sent there, for what purpose we cannot see, unless that the expense of getting materials to them would be enhanced.
We will undertake to assert that the United States Frigate, if at the navy yard at Gosport would be at sea two months sooner than she can be from Washington, and at 30,000 dollars less expense, more than one half of which sum would be saved in the difference of wages and provisions. To a practical man it is well known, that there is not a material, except the live oak and cedar, which cannot be had here, at nearly one fourth of the cost that it will be at Washington. We should like to know, what Mr. Simons gets for a mast delivered at Washington, and what Mr. Teacle is to have for the component parts of the masts, which (not knowing better) we suppose to be the top-masts, top-gallant-masts, and yards. Our rulers have determined that Washington is the only proper place for naval equipments, and having so determined, they are equally determined that it shall be the only place, in spite of reason and common sense, and we must submit.
In surveying the usage of every nation which has a navy, we cannot find one, that has not its naval arsenals and ports near the sea, witness, Plymouth, Portsmouth, &c. in England—Brest, Rochfort and Toulon in France—Fero, Corunna and Cadiz in Spain, Lisbon in Portugal, with many others; but then we are more enlightened than the rest of the world, at all events the speculations of philosophy, must be indulged in experiment.
In our paper of this day, we copy from the Enquirer , a letter respecting col. Burr , to which were added some notes by the editor of that paper, but which we have not copied; one of them, however, we cannot pass over without notice, and is in the following words, referred to in the part of the letter where Commodore Truxtun is mentioned:
"A very different account of this transaction had previously reached us. It was stated that Commodore Truxtun had taken a pretty long nap, although he had received overtures from A. B. he did not communicate these to the administration, before he had discovered that similar informations were proceeding from other quarters. It was C. Truxtun to whom we alluded in our "Parallel drawn from antiquity."
"The parallel drawn from antiquity," in which the Commodore is alluded to, we do not remember to have seen, but nothing except the most profound ignorance of Commodore Truxtun's character, or the most illiberal prejudice, could have induced any one for a moment to have supposed him capable of listening to a treasonable project. Col. Burr knew the Commodore too well to have hinted any thing like treason to him. There is but one way in which any one could have presumed on the guilt of Commodore Truxtun , in even concealing a treasonable project. Those whose patriotism is bottomed upon the narrow basis of interest, and whose minds are never extended beyond the calculation of advancing themselves and their adherents, by means however unworthy, may readily impute such motives to others. Conscious also that Commodore Truxtun had received the most cruel, if not the most unjust treatment from the present administration, it was easy for persons such as we have described, to suppose that the Commodore would rejoice in the opportunity of gratifying his resentment against the administration, at the expence of his country's peace, and to the ruin of his well-earned reputation.
From whom the Editor of the Enquirer drew his information, that led him to conclusions so false, as he now confesses, and so unjust as applied to Commodore Truxtun , (as every one who knows him will admit) we know not, but we will venture to say, that it is one who has no knowledge of the Commodore , or who, blinded by political prejudice, can impute the most unworthy motives and actions to his opponents, without a shadow of proof for assertion, or even suspicion.
It is a disgrace to our country, to perceive the poisonous libels that the papers daily teem with, and if they are not corrected in some way or other, it will be more than problematical whether the liberty of the press (as now used) will not produce greater evils in our society, than benefit. But this is a subject which would lead us into a more extensive discussion than we are now prepared for.
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
The house of delegates have at length agreed to the revenue bill, with the omission of the tax on the Virginia Bank and on the stock of the U. States Bank, deposited at Norfolk. The same bill passed the senate last evening, without any opposition.
The House of Delegates adopted also a resolution, declaring, that it was the right of the general assembly to tax the capital of the Virginia Bank, or of any other bank within the limits of the state, whenever they may deem it expedient. This resolution was last evening submitted to the senate, where after various amendments being proposed, the previous question being put, that is, whether "the main question should now be put;" which was decided in the negative.
The senate have also adopted the bill for disbanding the publick guard, stationed in this city, with two or three amendments. One of these is to postpone the operation of the law until the 1st of June, it being supposed that a sufficient guard should be preserved, until the distribution of the publick arms could be accomplished.
It is most probable that the legislature will this day adjourn its session. In our next paper we shall lay before our readers a list of the private acts, a summary of the acts of a publick nature and a statement of revenue and appropriations, &c. &c. Enquirer.
From the PHILADELPHIA POLITICAL REGISTER.
"Any person knowing of the commission of any treason against the United States, who shall con-
ceal and not as soon as may be, disclose to the president or some one of the judges of the U. States, or to the governor, or some one of the judges or justices, shall be judged guilty of misprision of treason, and shall be imprisoned not exceeding seven years, and fined not exceeding a thousand dollars."—L. U. S. 1st congress, 2d sec. ch. 9.
A judge thus inculpaties himself, and what is the excuse? that he disapproved of the president's politics.
While the people of the United States are alternately amused & alarmed with un-official and official accounts of schemes and projects, attributed to Aaron Burr and others, alleged to be confederate with him in a design to involve the nation in civil war, or to transfer a portion of its territory to a foreign power—an explicit disclosure is made of a proposition, on the part of the government of Spain, to subvert the sovereignty, the independence, the peace and prosperity of our country, by exciting a revolt and separation of the western from the Atlantic states.
This disclosure comes in a shape, which no vile intriguer will dare to deny, nor the most bigoted partizan affect to disbelieve. It proceeds on the confession of a person deeply implicated in the result—it is made by a judge of the United States, relating facts on his oath, and with the utmost solemnity, before the high court of the legislature of Kentucky. To this relation (see Publick Ledger of January 12) we exhort the attention of every man who calls himself a citizen of the U. States, and who, in his capacity of citizen, combines the obligations of allegiance to his country, with the endearing ties of husband, father, son, and brother to his family.
Professing ourselves, as we are, utterly ignorant of the politicks or personal character of Mr. Innes , and his confederates, we do not hesitate to say that his deposition involves matter as momentous as ever was submitted to the consideration of a free people, or an independent government. It goes the full length to prove that of all the enemies that can arise against the United States, there is no one so dangerous as the intrigues that have been practised, and, from just inference, may, at this moment, be presumed to be carrying on by the agents of Spain within our national limits.
The source of our greatest danger being thus ascertained, it becomes the duty of every real American to exert his utmost faculties to explore its direction and application, and to avert the evils with which it threatens to overwhelm us. With this view we submit the following remarks and interrogatories:
Mr. Innes , after he found that the project must be blown, has had the effrontery (the term as it is applied, is a mild one) to assert to the legislature of Kentucky, that his reasons for concealing this treasonable attempt against the sovereignty and peace of the United States, were as follows:
"The reasons why the deponent (judge Innes ) and col. Nicholas did not communicate the subject to the executive of the United States, were these: 1st. That it was known that neither of us approved of Mr. Adams's administration, and that we believed he kept a watchful eye over our actions, that the communication must depend upon his opinion of our veracity, and it would have the appearance of courting his favour! 2d. That we both had reason and did believe that the then administration were disposed upon the slightest pretext to send an army to this state, which we considered would be a grievance upon the people, and therefore declined making any communication upon the subject, as we apprehend no danger from the Spanish government!"
"This deponent requests the committee to summon Mr. Morrison to prove the declaration of col. Nicholas respecting the transactions which relate to that gentleman, if any doubt exists as to the truth of the statement herein made."
Shameful and ridiculous as these reasons are, we find them countenanced, supported and attempted to be carried into effect, through the medium of the National Intelligencer , a paper printed at the seat of the government of the United States, and considered as being under the immediate patronage of the administration. They are inserted in that paper of the 5th instant, and are given as extracts from a letter to a member of congress, in the following words:
"Extract of a letter to a member of congress, dated Frankfort, (K.) 11th December, 1806."
"To prevent the ill-consequences arising from first impressions that may be created by misrepresentations which I expect will be made in certain publick papers, respecting the conduct of col. George Nicholas , on certain propositions made to him, Mr. Innes and Mr. Murray , through the hands of judge Sebastian , I give you a hasty sketch, and when published will transmit to you the whole proceedings as had before the legislature."
"The only censure that can attach to the character of col. Nicholas and Mr. Innes , is their not having made a representation to the government—this, I understand, is explained by the deposition of major James Morrison , the executor and bosom friend of col. Nicholas ; but of which I have not yet procured a copy."
Read, Americans! and, if possible, suppress your indignation, when you find an attempt to palliate this atrocious and treacherous concealment.
The following questions blast this attempt to impose on your understanding, and if there is either patriotism, truth or honour in the men, to whom you have confided your dearest interests, impeachment must follow—and justice be done on the delinquents be they who they may.
Who will admit that the reasons alleged by Mr. Innes , justified the concealment from Mr. Adams , as president of the United States, of a proposal which involved the safety of our citizens, and the sovereignty of the United States?
Should any one, the moon-struck maniac of party-politicks, be hardy enough to answer in the affirmative—let the following queries strike the idiot dumb, and confound his abettors.
Six years have nearly elapsed since Mr. Jefferson's accession to the presidency of the U. States.
Has this all-important fact been concealed from him too? If such be the truth, who shall dare to say that HARRY INNES , judge of the U. States for the district of Kentucky, should not be impeached of high crimes and misdemeanours?
And if the communication of these detestable propositions, intended to subvert the sovereignty of the United States, and to endanger their peace and safety, has been made to the executive magistrate—who shall dare to say, that the withholding of such information from congress, is not an impeachable offence?
These are not the sophisticated conclusions of unfounded premises—but fair deductions from acknowledged facts. Forbearing to expatiate on the horrors that must have befallen our country, had the different machinations of the Spanish government been carried into effect, we may be allowed to hope that the legislature of the union, will vindicate the rights of the nation, and pursue to condign punishment, every person implicated in these nefarious transactions.
As journalists, we discharge our duty in placing them before the publick; as citizens, possessing a common interest in the concerns of our country, we are warranted in whatever opinions we may utter respecting the authors and agents of these detestable projects—And, we are free to say, that (after what we have witnessed of Spanish intrigue) it would be no trespass on the intercourse of civilized nations, to declare by a law of the United States, which should recognise these intrigues that the first repetition of them, under certain proof, should be considered as a declaration of war, and the agents, (let them represent whom they may) should suffer military execution as spies taken within a fortress, or the limits of a camp!
With chaos and blunders encircling my head Let me ponder, and tell what I think of the dead.
GOLDSMITH.
While conspiracy stalks over the western part of the Union smiling securely at the proclamation force and pop-gun armaments intended for its suppression—while the conspirators laugh and do their work, and government scratches its head, with its considering cap half on half off, and questions itself "what shall we do now?" It may perhaps be allowed to us Editors, who may be called the Gossips of society, to surmise a little, and tattle our surmises to the publick.—Bustle is the order of the day all over the world, and in this quarter where so little is given to action and so very much to words, conjecture may be permitted to lengthen its chain, and to indulge in garrulity, though uttered a little at random. Sleeping dreams undivided by chance, have grown up into stout chubby facts—and why may not waking dreams? Of data we have but few; and indeed why should we, seeing that the keen and penetrating eye of Mr. Jefferson , mounted as he is on the high eminence of the Presidential chair, from which by the courtesy of the constitution and by a supposition which in his case only is merely metaphorical, he is considered as overlooking and surveying as from a mountain's top the far extended plain below, has not had him self in time (it is fair at least to say and think so) data sufficient to form any thing like a certain opinion respecting our western concerns. Yet on the few we have, we will for once speculate, or at least form a guess.
If we understand the character of Mr. Burr , penetration, intrepidity, and ambition are the first constituents of his composition. His age, his experience, the very nature of the profession to which he was bred, will in all likelihood have preserved that poise in his mind between ambition and judgment that would exclude rashness from his plans, and prevent him from entering upon them without something approaching to a certainty of their success. At all events, it would be folly to impute to him the extravagant madness of undertaking an enterprize of such hazard without having felt his way as he proceeded, and taken soundings before he entered upon it—We mean soundings of the dispositions and of the opinions of the people upon whom, and with whose co-operations he intended to act—or without being assured that the temper of that people was in a posture favourable to his views. It appears in evidence, that Spain had been tampering with that country before; and that the mode of tampering was so little unpalatable to those who were tried, that they kept it to themselves:—and to think it was so kept for any other purpose but to be acted upon when time served, would be irrational.
The natural cupidity of the people, sharpened into avarice by our executive experiments, and the appetite for change and enterprize engendered, or at least fostered by the solitary condition of their lives, would naturally have rendered them accessible to the insinuations of those who held out to them the promise of wealth in the mines of Mexico, and of new lands and new acquisitions in that rich part of the world. A man therefore, who wished to work upon them in that way, would no doubt have found them already in their hearts considerably loosened from their fealty by the tampering of Spain, and prepared of course for an enterprize much more palatable than that she had offered, as being under a chief of their own nation, who spoke their own language, and was in fact their own choice. To him who had for four years been joined in the chief magistracy with their executive, they no doubt felt partiality and respect. And the mind and manners of Mr. Burr were admirably calculated to improve those advantages.—All this time, it appears, that the tameness and incapacity of Mr. Jefferson had brought the chief magistracy into contempt in the newly acquired territory, and particularly at New-Orleans. And this while it rendered the people there impatient, engendered dark designs and daring purposes, in which the projectors were rendered still more confident and bold by the imbecility of the person who wielded the only authority that was to scan, or resist, or to defeat their projects. In such a state of opinions and feelings Mr. Burr most probably found them, and considering his design, it is fair to conclude he was not wanting in fomenting and increasing them. Still other means were to be sought—but where were they to be had?
Here we solemnly enter our protest against being supposed to impute to Mr. Burr the mean part of a design of putting the western country into the hands of any foreign power. His ambition and his common sense we firmly believe to be guarantees against that. What could he look for by it but danger and the worst kind of infamy and eternal dishonour. But he has French and Spanish muskets and arms—and he has been in close intrigue with the Spanish ambassador some say even that he corrected and approved of the saucy letter which that intriguer ( Yrujo ) wrote to the president.—Well—all this is, as it ought to be, taken for granted by us. But the result in our mind is not that he means to transfer that country to Spain, but that he has made Yrujo instrumental to his designs, and received his aid with a private sneer, or as the vulgar saying is, with his tongue in his cheek at him. Be that as it may, the furnishing him with aid, coupled with the former tampering is to all intents and purposes an act of war on the part of Spain, and amounts in essence to a declaration of it. But what signifies that?
Now to the resistance at New-Orleans! It may

be! Gen. Wilkinson may resist. It is said that nothing is impossible. A man might, it has been said, if it so pleased heaven, bite his own nose off, or pick his teeth with his elbow. When we see such things done we will believe them—and when we hear of a certainty that gen. Wilkinson and New-Orleans have effectually resisted Mr. Burr, we will even believe that also:—but not before. Our speculations move upon this pivot, that the people were known by Mr. Burr to be favourable before he proceeded to pass the Rubicon.—The Americans there long for Mexico.—But their appetite, sharp as it is, is nothing to that of the native Nouveaux Orleanais French and Spaniards; and, as things have turned out, we really apprehend that all the movements of the Spanish troops and their crossing and re-crossing the Sabine, were but feints concerted to bring down the American troops off the western waters for the execution of this project.—To speak our minds, we are not without our fears that when Mr. Burr shall appear before New-Orleans, general Wilkinson will find that his garrison will not be so very prompt to resist.—Should the people tell him that they relish the proceedings of Mr. Burr very well, and afterwards the officers of government talk of impeaching that gentleman, they will find themselves and their laws at once tongue-tied and spell-bound by the very same amulet—the same magical spell with which they and all men like them have before served themselves and deceived the world; and the sword of the nation will drop from his palsied arm at the necromantick words VOX POPULI, VOX DEI —The voice of the people is the voice of God.
People's Friend.
From a democratic paper printed at Baltimore.
Supposing it to be the wish of any foreign nation to weaken or injure the rapidly growing prosperity of the United States, and to prepare and pave the way for effecting such a purpose—would not their first care be to send emissaries amongst us? and would not these emissaries be printers, or editors of newspapers?
What ought to be the principal aim of these men? In the first place they should endeavour to sow dissention amongst the different classes of society—to prejudice the farmer against the merchant, and the artisan against them both, if possible—but at all events, create divisions in society. In the next place they ought to discountenance every measure of defence—let the sea ports be all unguarded, so that when the enemy means to invade, they shall find no opposition to landing; and the inhabitants being disunited among themselves must become an easy prey.
Persuade the British that all the West India produce brought into the United States over and above what pays the first cost of our own produce, is foreign property, and that whatever arises from freight and chance of market is good and lawful prize.
That because Great Britain, having fifty foreign possessions to defend, is under the necessity of maintaining as many fleets and armies, we must not go to the expense of five ships of the line, though our most vulnerable and most valuable port is almost entirely unprotected.
That because Great Britain has made use of the Bank of England in anticipating her taxes, and it has been one great means of facilitating her wild plans of war; we forsooth, ought to discourage the banking system.
Although some fools will tell you that until you have foreign possessions to defend a large fleet can never be wanted; and that it is not the use, but the abuse of banks that is at all dangerous—that the abuse of banks by individuals can never endanger the nation—but that the evil will correct itself—that a nation or government will never abuse them until it undertakes foreign wars; that our government has not yet betrayed any such disposition—believe not such idle tales—down with the banks; down with the insurance companies; down with the merchants!
That there are printers in the United States paid for spreading such poisonous doctrines amongst us as the foregoing, is not asserted—but that such doctrines are now preached up, under the spacious garb of democracy, is but too true; and whether the design of such men be wicked or charitable, the effect of the nation is equally mischievous; and it becomes the duty of every good man to counteract them.
Although no particular printer is accused of corruption, let it be remembered, that while the celebrated J. Rivington was preaching royalty in New York, he received bribes from us, and gave our commander in chief much useful information.
Therefore, Farmers, Merchants, Mechanics, beware! Trust not the man, whatever his profession, who sows divisions amongst us, and who wishes us left naked to the attacks of foreign enemies.
BURR'S CONSPIRACY.
The following letter casts a more pure light upon the conspiracy of A. Burr, than any communication which has yet been published. It is derived from the same "high authority," as the letter, which appeared two weeks since in the Enquirer, on the same subject.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.
I hasten to communicate to you the information brought from Kentucky and New-Orleans by a mail which arrived here yesterday. It has taken me half a day to collect from the different persons who have received letters, the intelligence contained in them. I shall not take time to digest it into any order, but I am satisfied I need not hesitate to rely on the interest it will excite, for the command of your attention.
There is no account of any seizures having been made upon the Ohio, since that of the Muskingum flotilla, nor can it be said with certainty, that the boats under Blannerhasset and Tyler which left the neighbourhood of Marietta with great precipitance, upon the first alarm given them by the government of Ohio, have not passed Cincinnati, notwithstanding the prompt and decisive measures taken by governor Tiffin to intercept them there, and completely effected their escape from that state. Mr. Graham after having given the information he had collected to the legislature of Ohio, which received him and then closed its doors, and after having witnessed the prompt and vigorous measures both legislative and executive which his disclosures produced, immediately repaired to Kentucky, the legislature of which state was in session at his arrival. He was admitted to a private meeting of that body, to which he made the same discoveries. The same
measures followed, with equal zeal and dispatch. Precisely the same law passed without delay, and parties of militia were immediately ordered to Louisville, to the mouth of Tradewater and the mouth of Cumberland river and Tennessee, for the purpose of stopping and detaining all boats and all persons passing downwards. The militia moved with alacrity, and the loyalty of the state became at once as manifest as it was before asserted by its Representatives here to be steady and strong. Nothing of the operations of these parties has yet reached this place.
The name of Graham being mentioned, it is requisite to give you some information about that person. He is the same who was formerly secretary of legation to Spain, and is now secretary to the territorial government of Orleans. Being accidentally in this place during the first days of November last, he received from the Executive, which had full confidence in his integrity, discretion and constancy, private instructions, with a secret authority and credentials, to follow the footsteps of Col. Burr and his leading partisans, to notice their measures, to endeavour to discover their views, and if possible, to get full possession of their plan of operations. Such was his prudence and dexterity that he was never suspected, and overtures were even made to him by Blannerhasset and others to join them in the scheme. The result of his labors and the substance of his communication to the legislature of Ohio and Kentucky is, that the armament was destined in the first place against New-Orleans, the wealth of which was to be seized and made use of to allure adventurers from all parts for an expedition against Mexico, which Col. Burr hoped to overrun, and by the influence of the gold and silver he would acquire over the needy and the bold in the United States, in the islands and in the country of Mexico itself, effectually to subdue and finally to convert into a kingdom for himself.
The success of the Freebooters in their repeated incursions on either side of the Isthmus about the close of the seventeenth century was sufficient to inspire with such a design, a mind so daring, so lofty and so desperate as col. Burr. He no doubt believed, that if Morgan had been such a man as himself he would never have quitted Panama, but would have extended and organised his conquests and established a Welsh Dynasty in the richest country of America.
That this was his ultimate design, and was the real line to his followers, there can be no question. In order to mask the grand scheme, he assured several lesser plans, which were perhaps altogether feigned. He held out to the partisans of Spain, that his view was to restore Louisiana to its ancient proprietors, and he had commenced a deep intrigue up the Missouri, to alienate the people of that territory, from the U. S. of which there is proof in a deposition of the sheriff of St. Charles, transmitted to me by a friend in that country, and now in my possession.
He assured the people of the Ohio river, when he did not expect to engage them in his service, that his design was to colonize the tract of country 25 miles square upon the Washita and Red river, which had been granted by a Spanish governor to a German in the Spanish service and had been purchased, he said, by himself in partnership with others. He observed that the persons he had engaged were bound to perform military service, because war with Spain was inevitable. That he had for that reason directed them to leave behind for one year, all their female connections, and had prepared arms and military stores, with provisions for a length of time, in order to be ready to bring a strong auxiliary force into the field in behalf of his country, if occasion should require. He gave the most solemn assurances, of which there is a written proof in possession of a gentleman lately appointed to the senate from Kentucky, that his scheme was viewed with the greatest satisfaction by the executive government of the U. S. because it resembled their favourite plan of creating a military force upon the south western frontier, by giving a bounty in lands to able bodied men who would settle immediately, and engage to perform military service for so many years; which plan the legislature had not sanctioned.
In this he used with some effect, but sacrificed forever, his former reputation for veracity, which with the world has been unimpaired till now, although it is now said, it was long ago blasted with his acquaintance.
I do not hesitate to pronounce, that his designs are completely frustrated. Should that part of his flotilla, which once escaped governor Tiffin, have continued fortunate in escaping him again at Cincinnati, and in passing the Kentucky militia; should the boats built on Cumberland river, and the Tennessee, be lucky enough to form a junction with it and the whole proceed down the Mississippi, and all this is rendered too probable by the date of events, and the discontinuance of the accounts of seizures, still their capture is certain.
By letters from New-Orleans, as late as the 9th of December, which arrived yesterday, accounts are brought of the exertions of gen. Wilkinson and governor Claiborne, to prepare for the defence of that place, against attacks from the side of the sea, not the river.
All the gun vessels of the U. S. in that quarter, were in the river, and were advancing up it.
The regular army of the U. S. had returned again to the Mississippi, and had arrived in New-Orleans. The militia of that city were in motion.
The French inhabitants had displayed a zeal and spirit, in their loyalty, which renders them worthy of their new country.
General Wilkinson and gov. Claiborne, had convened the merchants of New-Orleans, in full assembly. The former in an animated address, after denouncing Col. Burr, exhorted them to assist him in his efforts, for the defence of their city, and solemnly swore in the enthusiastick style, peculiar to him, that if it were taken by the vessels, he would perish in the endeavour to repel the assault. The meeting adopted unanimously, some spirited and patriotic resolutions.
The governor was requested by those who would be the first sufferers by the measure, to lay an embargo immediately, which he did without hesitation.
A considerable sum was subscribed to be distributed as bounty among the sailors who would engage to serve on board the ships.
Many of the guns of the city were placed upon the merchantmen in the river, and a respectable fleet was suddenly formed to repel one which was expected from the West Indies.
It is by no means certain that there is any ground
at all for this apprehension. Col. Burr, when he made proposals to gen. Wilkinson to join in the scheme, assured him that the late commodore Truxtun was in Jamaica collecting a fleet to meet them at the mouth of the Mississippi. This is one of the numerous dishonourable falsehoods of that deluded man. Truxtun had too much regard for his former reputation, and too much honour to engage in this affair. He communicated at once the proposals made to him, and remains still on his farm near Amboy, in Jersey.
Perhaps the falsehoods may extend no farther than the name of Truxtun, and some of Miranda's vessels may be expected, but more probably the whole is false.
Col. Burr, by the last accounts was still at the house of Gen. Jackson in Tennessee, who entertained him without the smallest suspicion of his treasonable conduct.
A pilot boat has been lately dispatched from New-York, it is conjectured to meet him some where on the coast of Florida and take him off. Information of the sailing of this boat has been forwarded to Gen. Wilkinson. I am inclined, myself, to think that he will not go to the coast, lest he should be apprehended by the Spaniards. He cannot venture to New-Orleans, for he must have learned the arrest of his accomplices by gen. Wilkinson, which was to have taken place about the 12th Dec. soon after which, they were to be shipped for this place.
These men on the 9th remained still ignorant that they were to be apprehended as traitors, and thought themselves safe in having separated so early from their chief, although they had acted under his authority in descending the river. I am disposed to conjecture that col. Burr will endeavour to meet such of his boats as may have escaped some where upon the Mississippi, above gen. Wilkinson's advanced party, and will place himself in the centre of Baron Bastrop's grant, with the view to maintain boldly that he never had any other scheme in agitation.
Should this be his resolution, it will be extremely difficult for justice to pursue him with effect through all his wily doublings. When he has conversed upon the subject of his expedition, he has been so artful in blending all his different plans together, that it is not probable he has committed himself in discourses so fully as to produce his own conviction. When he has written without disguising his matter, he has always used cyphers. Unless some of his accomplices will confess, it will be doubtful how the trial may terminate.
There is no certainty yet, as to the source from which he has derived his funds. My own conjectures rest where it did from the commencement, upon the late Spanish ambassador, as to the largest portion of them—upon the force of party zeal in certain characters, and upon individual resentment and desire for revenge perhaps for some small aids in addition.
I have no time to make observations or I should take pleasure in expatiating upon the value of this glorious example of rebellion, suppressed without expense of blood or treasure strengthening the affection and confidence of the friends of our republican system and in lessening the distrust of others.
REPORT
Of the committee appointed on the 3d ultimo, on so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to the repairs of fortifications, and to the further protection of our ports, towns and rivers.
The committee to whom was referred on the 3d ultimo, so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to the repairs of fortifications, and to the further protection of our ports, towns, and rivers, report, that they have taken the same into consideration, and beg leave to recommend the following
RESOLUTIONS—
Resolved , That a sum of money not exceeding dollars, be appropriated to enable the President of the U. S. to cause our fortifications to be improved and repaired.
Resolved , That a further sum of money not exceeding dollars be appropriated to enable the President of the U. S. to cause to be built a number of gun boats, not exceeding for the better protection of our ports, towns, and rivers.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
December 10, 1806.
Sir, In answer to your letter of the 6th inst. I have the honour to state, that we have at this time fit for service four bomb vessels and thirteen gun boats. That we have on the stocks and lately launched fifty-six gun boats, all of which will be fit for service early in the ensuing year.
That of the appropriation, viz. 250,000 dollars, made by law of last session, we have expended the sum of dollars 191,118 92, leaving unexpended of that appropriation, the sum of dollars 58,881 68, which will, however, be wanted to complete the gun boats contracted for under that law.
In answer to your enquiry with respect to the additional gun boats wanted, the President has instructed me to communicate to you his opinion, that it would be expedient to authorise by law the building of sixty additional gun boats; for which it would be necessary that the sum of three hundred thousand dollars be appropriated.
I have the honour to be, Very respectfully, Sir, Yours obedient servant, R. SMITH.
Roger Nelson, Esq.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
December 9, 1806.
Sir, In answer to your letter of the 3d inst. permit me to refer the committee, of which you are chairman, to the report of the Secretary of War, of the 13th of February last, on the subject of fortifications, and to add thereto the following remarks, relative to the repairs, additional works and expenditures, which have since been made.
At Portsmouth, New Hampshire, about three thousand dollars have been expended in erecting new barracks.
At Fort Trumbull, New Loondon, Conn. repairs have been made on the barracks.
On Governor's Island, in the harbour of New York, a regular work in masonry has been commenced, and is far advanced. The expences at-
tending it have not yet been adjusted, but probably amount to between twenty-five and thirty thousand dollars.
At Fort Nelson, Virginia, twenty heavy cannon have been mounted on travelling carriages.
At Fort Johnson, North Carolina, further progress has been made in the works.
In South Carolina every thing remains as heretofore, owing to a disappointment in fixing the scites.
Although captain Macomb, of the corps of engineers, in pursuance of orders from this department, proceeded on the 20th June last to Charleston, and remained there until the 11th of July, nothing on this head could be done, in consequence of his being unable to procure from the office of the deputy secretary of the state of South Carolina, the map on which the lands and scites for fortifications, ceded to the U. States, were particularly delineated.
Having been ordered a second time to Charleston, it is expected that he will be able to do something on the subject this winter.
In Georgia a new military establishment has been made on the Ocmulgee river.
At New Orleans we have been disappointed in having suitable scites selected for proposed works; it is presumed, however, that some progress has lately been made in fortifications at that place, which will be continued.
Of the 150,000 dollars appropriated the last session of Congress, for fortifying ports and harbours, more than 48,000 have probably been expended.
Arrangements have been made for the next year, which will likely exhaust the remainder of the aforesaid appropriation, together with the sum applicable to the object, in the estimate for this department for the ensuing year.
I am, very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant,
H. DEARBORN.
Hon. Roger Nelson.
BALTIMORE, January 19.
Extract of a letter from an officer to his friend, dated New-Orleans, Dec. 10, 1806.
"As unaccountable as it may appear at the first glance, I verily believe that Aaron Burr has been a prime mover in the villainous slanders of the "Western World," the better to fit gen. Wilkinson for his damnable plan of corruption. In aid of numberless falsehoods which have been transmitted to the general (of the hostility of congress to his interest, and of the President's determination to abandon him,) Wood's calumnies were to complete his desperation, and fit him for the most villainous of all atrocities, military treason ; as if an Arnold had not lived. This arch-tempter has (the general now believes) from the retrospect of years, been long labouring to prepare him for his purpose—but never dared until now to offer him a dishonourable proposition. His conduct enables the general to exhibit to the world, the indissoluble bond by which he is bound to his honour and his country—He has proclaimed himself a villain and prepared a pit for his country, into which the general trusts he will have it in his power to bury him. His accomplices are numerous, powerful and opulent—his plan deeply laid."
Balt. American.
LEXINGTON, January 4.
Col. Matthew Lyon passed through this town yesterday on his way to the Federal City. He stated that he believed that the rumour respecting Burr was without foundation—that col. Burr intended nothing against the peace and happiness of the U. States—and that gen. Wilkinson was firmly attached to the government of the union, and well calculated for the offices he holds.
Mr. Lyon further stated that col. Burr had went down the river, and intended going round by water to call gen. Eaton to account for circulating a report so injurious to his character.
NATCHEZ, December 3.
On Sunday morning last, a duel took place on the west bank of the Mississippi, opposite this city, between major Ferdinand L. Claiborne, and captain B. Farar. The first shot was exchanged without any effect—the second capt. Farar received a slight wound under the arm, and major Claiborne a ball through the cape of his coat.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sloop Bowdoin, Williams, 22 days from St. Croix, Coffee, Phinehas Dana—Left there sch'r Venus, Goodwin, to sail in 4 days for this port.
Sch'r John Ellis, Wade, 24 days from Guadalupe, Sugar & Molasses, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.—
Sailed in company with brig Elizabeth, Paxton, of and for New-York; sch'rs Sally, Peters, of and for Baltimore; Union, Keys, of Washington, N.C. for Exuma—Left there brig Henry, and sch'r John Elsey, of Baltimore—and a number of others names not recollected.
Sch'r Rising States, Gilbert, 3 days from New-York.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Fox, Wainwright, Jamaica.
Sch'r John Ellis, Wade, Guadalupe.
Rising States, Gilbert, New-York.
Sloop Bowdoin, Williams, St. Croix.
CLEARED.
Ship Highland Mary, Fraser, Falmouth.
Brig William, Brown, Barbados.
Sch'r Diana Talbot, Maxwell, Jamaica.
Caroline, Garrow, St. Jago de Cuba.
For Freight or Charter, The schooner CITIZEN , William Howes, master, burthen 700 barrels; a freight to Charleston will be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or
Fisk & Catlett.
Who has for Sale, A few lhd. prime Jamaica Sugars, 2425 Gunny Bags. January 26. if
For SALE, The strong built and well found Sloop SINCERITY , burthen about 600 barrels, now laying at Frost's wharf. ALSO,
20 pun. high proof Jamaica Rum, received by the above vessel.
Christopher Fry.
January 26.
3c
One front PEW in the gallery of Christ Church, No. 44, for Sale, and a Negro BOY for hire the residue of this year. Apply to
Wm. Hartshorne, jun.
January 26.
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FOR SALE, A few boxes of Oranges and Lemons, per the Thomas, from St. Ubes. Apply to N. Boush. January 12.
NURSERY. The Subscriber has for Sale, at his Nursery in the vicinity of Norfolk, About 20,000 Fruit TREES, of dif- ferent kinds—Likewise, Flowering Shrubs, Ornamental Trees, &c. All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for Cash, Corn, or Pork. ADAM LINDSAY. January 21.
As this is the only nursery of consequence within 50 miles of Norfolk, the planters and the farmers in the lower coun- ties of Virginia and North Carolina can conveniently be sup- plied with trees, by the return of market carts, and observe that November and December are the most proper months for transplanting, as the roots will get so well settled in the ground by the winter rains, that they will receive little or no check by their removal, yet, tho' these two months are strongly recommended, trees may be removed, (when the ground is not frozen) in January, February, or even to the 10th of March—but should a dry spring and hot summer suc- ceed, many of the trees planted late may be lost; those pur- chasers who may want any information as to the most ap- proved method of planting, will be informed by applying to the subscriber. A. L.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16.
REMOVAL. MRS. SARAH BRYAN respectfully informs her friends and the public in general, that she has lately re- moved to that large and commodious house on Main-street, the Norfolk Hotel, lately occupied by Mr. Benbridge, where she continues to take boarders by the day, week, or year, on the most moderate terms; and hopes from her attention, and the convenience of the house, to merit the encouragement of the public. Jan. 14.
750 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, a-float and in Store, for Sale by Richard Bowden & Co. Jan. 9.
For SALE, A London made Gold WATCH, capped and jewelled; and a SEXTANT, Dolland, maker. Enquire at the Ledger Office. Jan. 12.
WILLIAM STEVENS, Begs leave to acquaint the publick at large, (but more particularly his established customers) that he has commenced business on his own account, in the Store lately held by Mr. JAMES ARLINGTON, and next door, westward, of his old stand, where he designs keeping constantly in store, GROCERIES, of superior quality, and well assorted.—He has just received a supply of Imperial TEA, which he can recommend as ex- cellent. Jan. 12.
For RENT, The HOUSE between those occupied by Mr. Thomas Allan and the subscribers, an excellent stand for a Store. Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. January 12.
Just received by the schooner Welcome Return, cap- tain Hurst, from St. Jago-de-Cuba, 38 tons of FUSTIC, 810 HIDES, 70 boxes SEGARS, 16 barrels best Green COFFEE—For Sale by Proby, Harmanson, & Co. January 21.
20,000 Pipe STAVES, For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, Jan. 7.
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete or- der, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.— This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3.
FOR SALE, A WAGGON entirely new, made in Baltimore of the best materials, and fit for the transportation of Staves and Wood—Also, a LIGHTER, 40 feet long, 11 feet wide, about 16 months old. Apply to Price & Wadley, or David Milhado. January 7.
For Sale or Rent, A small neat DWELLING-HOUSE, situate on Union-street, near Mr. D. Pierce's. This property is fee sim- ple, and would be sold low for Cash, if applied for immedi- ately.—Possession can be given immediately. Robert Gibson. December 27.
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND, in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf- street, which leads from the United States Bank into Cathar- ine-street—A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold confer- ences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. December 12.
PORT WINE. Just received and for Sale by the Subscriber, 10 pipes, 10 hogsheads, and 20 quarter casks Of choice PORT WINE, entitled to drawback, which will be sold low. William Dickson. January 2.
Cargo of SALT, Loose and in sacks, received by the brig Nancy, capt. Murray, from Liverpool, will be sold low if taken from along side of said vessel. James Young. January 2.
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For Sale by William Dickson. Sept.
Sugar and Raisins. LANDING this day on our wharf from on board the Schooner Carlton—132 hds. 5 tiers, 3 barrels prime SUGARS—And from on board sloop Katy Maria, 100 kegs Malaga RAISINS, all of which we will dispose of on liberal terms and long cre- dit. C. & F. Whittle. December 3.
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do. do. do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to us by (Notes due) or open Accounts, are requested to come forward immediately and make arrangements for the settlement thereof, as no further indulgence will be given after the 1st day of January next. Richard Bowden & Co. Dec. 24.
Salt, Sugar, Fustic, &c. FOR Sale the Cargo of the Schooner Nancy, from Barbacoa and Exuma, 1000 butts Exuma Salt, 400 lbs. Tortoise Shell, 8 tons Fustic, 23 barrels Sugar, 20 barrels Limes, 25 do. Oranges, 15 boxes Segars, 2 cases do. 13 sacks Spanish Tobacco, 100 Hides, 2 pieces Mahogany, 16 logs White Wood, 1500 Cocoa Nuts. Nov. 24. GEORGE WILSON.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or ap- proved notes, West-India or country produce, 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 19 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do; Duffle do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 3 do. Blue Draped mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfhicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 5 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8-4-3-4-6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Callicoes—one box of Cabinet Ma- ker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, con- taining the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. 226
Richmond superfine FLOUR, chiefly from the Mayo Mill—2000 barrels for sale by Moses Myers. January 5.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE. That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nanse- mond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by wa- ter. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with thills: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
Cognac Brandy and Pepper. TWENTY pipes Cognac Brandy; 20 bags black Pepper, this day landing from Schooner Weymouth—For Sale by FISK & CATLETT. December 15.
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bay containing 1770 acres 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a consi- derable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abun- dant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Ma- ry's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk.
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION, near Hampton, formerly called the Glebe, containing by old survey 204 acres, but supposed to amount to 300. There is a good brick Dwelling House, and excellent water on this land.— The quality of the land, its contiguity to a great and flour- ishing market, the extraordinary salubrity of the place, the abundance and facility of obtaining Fish and Oysters of su- perior quality, render it an object worthy of attention. Ap- plication to be made to the Rev. HENRY HEFFERNAN, Urbanna, Middlesex. Jan. 7.
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvass, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10.
100,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE, Entitled to debenture, for sale—Apply to Fisk & Catlett, or S. Marks, jun. January 2.
FOR SALE, 500 barrels superfine FLOUR, A-float in the harbour—For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. January 21.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol in the City of Williamsburg, the 19th day of July, 1806. Josiah Riddick, Plff. against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, Dfs The defendants Michael and John Wallace, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not in habitants of this country: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the first day of April term next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the News-papers published in the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front-door of the former Capitol in this City. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
Isle of Wight County, to wit, November Court 1806. Henry Fanning, complainant, against Oliver Cocks and Thomas Fanning, defts. In Chancery. The Defendant Oliver Cocks not having entered his ap- pearance and given security according to the Act of the Gen- eral Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his Attor- ney, it is ordered, that the said defendant Cocks appear here at February Court next, and answer the complainant's bill; and a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Publick Ledger, in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months suc- cessively, and also posted at the front-door of the Court-House of this County—And be it further ordered, that the defen- dant Thomas Fanning, retain the amount acknowledged by him in his answer to be in his hands, until the further or- der of this Court. A Copy, Teste, Nath'l Young, c. c.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloe, Alum, Hartshorne Shavings, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Glycerine, Pipes, Aqua Fortis, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, of superior quality. Mint, Peppermint, Amber, Borax, Camphor, and Ammoniac, Cautharides, Cochineal, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Cream of Tartar, Sago in grain, Camomile Flowers, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Pocket Instruments, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Best crown Lozenges, Ginger, Glauber's S. S., Common do. Epsom do. Steel elastic Trusses, of su- perior quality, Rochelle do. Shop Twine, Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Elegant Smelling Bottles, di, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Scammony, and Arabic, Gowland's Lotion, Lint, Liquorice reduced, Double distilled Lavender Manna Flake, Water, in pints and ha- lf pints, of best kind, Magnesia in small and large Wedgewood's Mortars and squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Pestles of different sizes, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Apothecary's Scales and Specula, Tartar Emetic, Weights, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Patent Medicines, Spirit of Lavender, Essence of Peppermint, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Janus Powder, British Oil, Letharge of Gold, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Saltpetre refined, Golfrey's Cordial, White Wax, Verdigris, Anderson's Pills, Essences of Bergamot, Le- Steer's Odepo-dock, mons, and Lavender, Turlington's Balsam, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Essence of Mustard, Sal Ammoniac. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLI- POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BRASS PIPES, SHELLS, &c. * * * MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
NOTICE. THIS DAY by mutual consent, the copartner- ship of REDMON and FRITH is dissolved—All those indebted to said copartners are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are desired to furnish their accounts or adjustment to E. REDMON, who will in future conduct the business on his own account. Bartholomew Redmon, Edward Frith. December 26.
B. REDMON, Has for Sale at his Store in Church-street, Jamaica Rum, Molasses, Sugar, and Coffee.
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 skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of
Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz: 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 3d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 789
FOR SALE, Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by
FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protecrex, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, includ- ing OTTER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reason- able terms. * * * PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. 835
FOR SALE, 500 barrels superfine FLOUR, A-float in the harbour—For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. January 21.
SECOND CLASS. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380 4,683 do. at 15 do. do. 70,257 10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500 Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct. 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 2 do. 2000 do. 8,000 4 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 16 do. 200 do. 6,400 32 do. 100 do. 16,000 160 do. 50 do. 11,600 232 do. 20 do. 15,000 750 do. 15 do. 155 Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets } are out, } 500 1 do. 2000 } 500 1 do. 3000 } 500 1 do. 4000 } 500 1 do. 5000 } 500 1 do. 6000 } 500 1 do. 7000 } 10,000 1 do. 8000 } 500 1 do. 9000 } 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be re- newed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patri- otic reasons which induced the legislature to author- ise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the dis- position of tickets, will soon enable the commission- ers to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCus- chen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale. The Subscriber will sell his Plantation cal- led Lovel-Green, adjoining the town of Kempville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling- House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Eli- zabeth river, and also on the public road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not ex- travagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will ap- ply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
NOTICE. THOSE who have claims against the estate of BENJAMIN WOLF, deceased, are requested to produce them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Angus Martin, Adm'r. January 7. tf
German Winter GOODS. I have just received on consignment a large variety of the following Articles, to be sold on low terms for Cash or approved Bills, viz: Milled Stockings, 70 boxes Window Glass, Fulled Gloves, 160 do. 1st qual. Segars, Caps and Mitts, 6 barrels Glue, Children's Stockings, 1 cask Waffle Irons, Half do 1 cask Scarlet Plush for Fulled Carpet Socks, Saddles, Travelling Socks, &c. 1 do. Fowling Pieces and Pistols. Also, at reduced prices. 3 bales Gurrahs, 1 do. Baftas, 9 boxes half pint Tumblers, 1 cask Velvet Ribbons and 1 cask Watch Chrystals. Lace, Bottle cases and Looking- Glasses, And a complete assortment of German Linen. And on hand, 13,000 Bags, Apply to John C. Niemeyer. Who will take in barter for German Linens, About 200 hogsheads of Tobacco STEMS, sound- ly packed in hds. to contain about 1000 lb. nett. November 28. tf
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immedia- te payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
NOTICE. THE terms of copartnership of GILLIAT and MACKINDER, will terminate on the first day of March next. They offer for Sale their present Stock on hand, consisting of about Ten Thousand Pounds Sterling of well-assorted DRY GOODS, at a very low advance, and on very liberal credit, on approved security.—It is requested that all claims against the said firm will be presented for immediate settlement; and those that are indebted it is expected will on, or before the first of March next, have their respective accounts settled by payments or bonds. Dec. 22 1181M
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.