Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-05-15 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 15, 1805.
[NO. 130.]
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship DUMFRIES,
RICHARD BEARD , Master, having two thirds of her cargo engaged and afloat, will positively sail by the 1st of June. 100 hogsheads Tobacco, with Cotton and other small freight, will be taken on moderate terms. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
The Dumfries is a prime sailer, and can accommodate 6 or 8 passengers. For terms apply to captain Beard. May 10. 6t 672
FOR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing Ship WILLIAM,
Moses Hale, Master, burthen 400 hogsheads, is now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale, 20 Tons PLAISTER of PARIS.
May 10. 9t 668
PORK, BEEF, &c.
For sale on board the Sch'r Rising States, from New-York, at Newton's Wharf,
50 Barrels PORK, 100 do. BEEF, 50 Boxes SOAP, 15 Kegs New-York BUTTER, 30 Barrels APPLE BRANDY,
The above Packet will sail for New-York in a few days. Apply to J. Newcomb.
May 10. 3t 670
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
The American Brig CATHARINE , JOSEPH SEAWARD , Master:— Burthen about fifteen hundred barrels, sails fast, and is well found. The Catharine is not three years old, and built of Live Oak, and Cedar. Apply to Captain Seaward on board, or
Alexander Leckie.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON BOARD SAID BRIG, 49 Puncheons Antigua Rum. Part of which is three years old, and will be sold low for cash, or approved paper.
May 8. tf 656
FOR PORT GLASGOW,
(To sail by the 23th current,) The good fast sailing British Brig HOPE , ROBERT M'GEORGE , Master:— One hundred hogsheads Tobacco, and a few bales of Cotton, will be received on freight, if immediate application is made to
Robert Maitland & Co.
May 6. 3w 652
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Ship Yorkshire—Consisting of 115 Hogsheads Jamaica RUM. THE YORKSHIRE , Burthen 400 Hogsheads is offered for Charter—She will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days.
Warren Ashley.
April 26. tf 636
FOR CHARTER,
The excellent fast sailing Ship ARCTURUS ; Burthen three hundred tons, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Moses Myers.
April 26. 3w 627
For Freight or Charter,
The new and fast sailing Ship LEONIDAS , R. M'Kinzie , master; burthen 400 Hhds. Tobacco. For terms apply to Phinehas Dana, & Co.
April 26. tf 631
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship ROBA & BETSEY , Captain RICHARDSON , CADIZ SALT.
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER,
The said Ship ROBA & BETSEY .
April 5. tf 559
WANTED,
Two or three Crafts of easy draft of water, to load at Plymouth, N. C. for this port.
C. & F. WHITTLE.
March 20 tf 513
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
The Brig JOANNA , JEREMIAH BLANCHARD , Master:— Burthen 1100 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Phinehas Dana & Co.
May 3. tf 660
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
The Brig GEORGE , Captain OWENS :— Burthen 119 tons;—she will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to R. C. Jennings & Co. Norfolk, or at Gosport to
John Cox.
May 8. tf 661
WE WANT,
A British ship of 250 to 300 hhds. burthen.
C. & F. WHITTLE.
April 12. tf 593
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Ship GEORGE , Capt. Read , from Honduras—viz. 30 Tons LOGWOOD. 25,000 Feet MAHOGANY. 800 Barrels SARSAPARILLA.
John Granbery.
May 13. 4w 677
COTTON.
FOR SALE—A FLOAT,
On board the Schooner Federal Republican , Captain Taylor , from Savannah, 100 Bales COTTON.
Martin Fisk.
May 13. tf 678
DESERTED on the 7th instant, from the U. S. Gun-Boat No. 10, in Elizabeth River, a seaman named JOHN VENABLE —he is about 19 or 20 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, and of a light complexion.—TEN DOLLARS REWARD will be given to any person who may deliver him to any Marshal in the United States.
Seth Cartee,
Norfolk, May 13. 3* 679
FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman & two Male Children. Inquire of the Printers.
May 13. tf 681
TO RENT,
A large and commodious Brick House, eligibly situated on Wide and Little Water Streets, and calculated for four tenements, which may be rented either separately or together.
Helen Read.
May 10. tf 666
JACOB KLEIN,
No. 111, Main-Street, is now opening a large assortment of
6-4 and 4-4 Cotton Cambricks, Fine Cravat do. Plain Black and Embossed do. Fine India and Mull Mull Muslin, Silk Cudberlids for Musquito Nets, Short Silk and Kid Gloves, best English Silk, do.
ALSO,
Women and Men's Fine Plain and Laced Clock Cotton Hose, Black Laces, Common Blue Stripes, best London Superfine Black Cloth, and two thousands Fine and Common Calicoes, &c. &c. all of which will be sold very low for cash or short credit.
May 10. tf 671
WILL BE LANDED
Tomorrow Morning on Gibson's Wharf, 35 Puncheons of Antigua RUM, 15 do. do. Old RUM, and sold cheap for cash or approved paper at 60 days, if taken away before it is put in store.
Robert Gibson.
May 10. tf 674
Just received from New-York, per the Mary-land Mary—And for Sale, 5000 pieces NANKEENS, and
20 chests fresh Hyson TEA, imported per the Ship Fanny, from Canton. Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co.
May 10. 9t 669
THE LOTTERY
FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE, Will Re-commence Drawing Tomorrow, and continue regularly; a correct numerical register of the Blanks and Prizes, will be kept at the Exchange Coffee-House, where Tickets may be examined.
May 8. 4 658
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER,
Has removed to No. 1, HOLY LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS,
HIS STOCK IN TRADE,
CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c.
May 8. tf 659
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year.
Peter Kemp.
May 6. tf 654
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from our Cooperage, a Negro Man named HAL , by some called HENRY . He is about 25 years old, about 5 feet 5 inches high, his face inclining to the colour of a mulatto, short thick neck, hoarse voice, walks straight, and is upon the whole a likely and well-made Negro. He wore when he went off a striped cloth jacket and trousers, but carried with him a variety of other clothing.—He is fond of dress; and is very artful. He can read, and is by trade a Cooper. He formerly belonged to Mr. Theodrick Morrison, of Prince George County, from whom he ran away, and was taken up in Norfolk, about six years ago; at which time we purchased him. He went off last night without the slightest provocation.
We will give a reward of 25 dollars to the person who may apprehend him in Norfolk, and secure him so that we may get him again—if taken out of the county, and delivered to us, we will give 50 dollars reward; if taken out of the state, and returned to us, we will give the above reward of 100 dollars; and 50 dollars additional for such discovery of the person or persons who assisted his escape, as may lead to his or their conviction.
M'Pherson & M'Phail.
Norfolk, Virginia, May 7. tf 657
WILLIAM KNOX,
HAS FOR SALE, ON MAXWELL'S WHARF, 550 Bbs. Fine and Superfine FLOUR—superior quality. 30 do. X MIDLINGS. ** Families can be supplied with prime Flour, at 12 dollars per barrel.
May 3. tf 649
43 Puncheons RUM.
7 Hogsheads MOLASSES.
Received by the Ship Yorkshire, from Jamaica, and for sale by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
April 26. 2w 630
NOTICE.
AS I am now closing the late concern of Fisk & Stearns , I must again request those who have any demands against the said firm, to bring them in immediately, (as they will not be allowed hereafter,) and to those who are still indebted to said firm, I give notice, that all accounts not settled on or before the 20th instant, will be put into the hands of an Attorney, and suits commenced immediately, without further notice.
MARTIN FISK.
May 8. tf 663
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
82 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 35 do. Jamaica do. 10 do. Old Jamaica do. 10 Pipes Holland GIN. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac, } BRANDY. 12 do. do. Alicante, } 17 Pipes, } 4 Half Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 2 Qr. Casks, } 4 Half do. } 15 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 30 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 9 Casks do. GLASSWARE. 5 Cwt. Dry White LEAD. Half Ton STEEL. 4 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. 1238 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 489 do. Fine, } 50 Hogsheads Petersburg, } 50 do. Richmond, } TOBACCO. 42 do. Lowland, }
A. Maclure.
April 29. tf 632
NOW LANDING,
On Rothery's Wharf, from on board the Brig Ann Elizabeth , Capt. Williams , from Antigua, 40 Puncheons four years old Rum. And a few hhds. of the last Crop.—For sale by John Brown.
May 1. tf 642
LEVIN DORSEY,
On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumfries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c.
Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blunt's American Coastal Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettie Skillets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheaves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual.
April 26. tf 628
A. C. JORDAN & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AN EXTENSIVE SUPPLY OF
Fine Elephant, } Imperial, } Super-Royal, } Royal, } Medium, } Demy, } Folio Post, } Foolscap, } Hot Pressed Quarto Post, } Gilt and Hot Pressed do. } Plain Wove do. } Extra Thin do. } Black Edged do. } Royal and Demy Drawing PAPER. } Blue Blotting do. Marbled do. Log Book do.
ALSO, Blunt's Navigator, and Coast Pilot. Walsh's Mercantile Arithmetick. Walker's, Sheridan's, Johnson's, Jones's, Perry's, and Entick's Dictionaries. Ainsworth's, and Boyer's do. Murray's, Lowth's, Ashe's, Alexander's, Webster's and Buchanan's, Grammars. Adams's, Ruddiman's, Perrin's, and Jay's, do. Elegant Extracts, in small quarto. Caesar, Virgil, and Horace, in usum delphini. Biographical Dictionary. Campbell on Rhetorick. Simpson's Euclid. Life of Sir William Jones. Gale, on Medical Electricity. Mayor's Voyages and Travels. British Classics—Whitby's Discourses. Little's Poem—Moshes's Church History. American Gardner—Murray's Reader. Peasant's Fate—Gamerster's Progress—&c. Pocket Books—Pounce & Pounce Boxes. Sand Boxes, Ink-stands, Wafer, Sealing Wax, Quills, Pencils, &c. &c.
LIKEWISE, A BEAUTIFUL GLASS FRIGATE, Completely rigged.
April 26. 1w—1w3w 623
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber, intending to leave this State, wishes to dispose of the Land he at present resides on. It is a tract of EIGHT HUNDRED ACRES, beautifully situated upon Cape Charles; having the Atlantic upon one side, and the Chesapeake upon another. There is upon it as good a FISHERY as any in Virginia. There are interspersed throughout the plantation, a number of SALT SPRINGS, so strongly impregnated with salt as to bear a new-laid egg. Oysters, Cockles, and Fish of all kinds may be obtained from the waters immediately at the door. The land is very productive, esteemed annually good for 500 bushels Indian Corn, and 2000 bushels of Oats, and is now in capital order. The Fishery alone has yielded, in one spring, upwards of 7000. In short there are but very few Plantations offered for Sale, which unite so many advantages; and nothing but a desire to pursue his professional business could induce the present proprietor to sell it. Should it not be sold before the Fall, it will be leased for a term of years. Conditions will be made known on application to
Thomas V. Custis.
On the Premises.
May 3. 1w 648
PRESTON'S ILLUSTRATIONS.
The Subscribers to Richardson's Edition of Preston's Illustrations of Masonry , are requested to call for the Copies at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 27. tf 541
PROPOSALS
For Printing by Subscription, THE ASSEMBLY'S MISSIONARY MAGAZINE; OR AN EVANGELICAL INTELLIGENCER, Published under the patronage of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. BY WILLIAM P. FARRAND, Appointed Editor of the Work.
CONDITIONS. The numbers of the Evangelical Intelligencer , shall be published monthly; on the first of each month, for the month preceding.
Each number shall contain about 50 8vo. pages; and each twelve succeeding numbers shall contain not less than 600 pages.
The printing shall be handsomely executed on a fine paper, and the execution and paper shall be such as to make neat uniform volumes.
The price to subscribers will be 25 cents per number. The first number to be paid for at the time of subscribing, and the succeeding ones to be paid for as delivered.
Every subscriber shall be at liberty to send his numbers to the Editor, to be half bound, or bound in any manner he chooses, and be charged after the rate of binding by the hundred.
N. B. This work is established, as above noticed, under the patronage of The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America: the numbers are published on the first of each month for the month preceding: the first number, now ready for delivery at Philadelphia, is ornamented with an engraved portrait of the Reverend Doctor J. WITHERSPOON; the second will be embellished with that of the Reverend Doctor S. FINLAY.
Subscriptions received at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Feb. 22. 443
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 Almira , Capt. Silver ,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Mdivifery, 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-BILLIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
NOTICE.
THE subscriber owes some money, which he is determined shall be speedily paid; added to which his low state of health, calls loudly for his retirement from business. He therefore offers his stock of goods for sale, on the most liberal terms—This assortment has been selected from the best importations within the last twelve months; and amounts to about 2500. currency. As the situation occupied by him is not equalled by any other in the lower country, and as it can be obtained for a number of years, he hopes some of his friends will consider it to their advantage to purchase the goods, and take the stand—Nothing but the second reason assigned in this advertisement, would induce him to quit the stand—But owing to his health he must and will quit business, for some time at least. He has two small crafts, and be quantity of naval stores and lumber subject to his creditors.
JOHN K. RANDOLPH.
N. B. Those indebted must make payment in sixty days or give their bonds. Nansemond, April 5. 1aw 568
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has received in addition to his former assortment
GERMAN GOODS,
45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback,
Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheetings, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Tickings for Matrasses, Bed Bunks fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempens Hessions, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheetings and light Canvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddlers, black Sattin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirrs, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Pen

Almost every night furnishes new proofs of the guilty supineness of our police. On Monday night some wanton or interested miscreant, or miscreants, wounded and mutilated in a most barbarous manner, the horses of several of the citizens of this borough. Among others the horse of Mr. Robert Farmer near the entrance of Bank street—This is a part of the town which, from the disorderly lives of many of its inhabitants, requires the constant attention of one part at least of the night watch; the total absence of these worthy guardians of our repose and property from such a vicinity, is highly censurable; and yet they must either have been absent, or asleep, or conniving at the offence there committed.—We understand, that a person of the name of Hewitt, whose occupation is sometimes that of Horse-Doctor, was yesterday apprehended on suspicion, and held to bail for his appearance at the next court.
Captain Read from Havanna informs us that Vincent Gray, Esq. our Consul there had been arrested and confined in the Criminal's jail for eight hours; and that for eight days the seal of the government was placed on his papers.—The cause of this arrest had not been known: it was said to be because he had suffered two or three American vessels to depart without paying the duties; and by others it was alleged to have proceeded from some difference with the governor.
A few days before Capt. Read left Havanna, it was reported that a British sloop of war had been captured by two French privateers.—The sloop in chase of them struck on the Colorados, in which situation they ran along-side and boarded her.—La Sageuse of 20 guns was on this station the last time we heard of her; as was also La Buchanté of 20 guns. The last we heard of the latter was that she was in search of two French privateers, which renders it probable, if the story be true, that she is the vessel lost.
Gun-Boats No. 2 & 9, from Charleston for the Mediterranean, were spoken on Saturday 11th inst. by the brig Eliza, in latitude 34, and longitude 74, 30; all well.
It is not forgotten that a few days ago we tendered "the homage of our high consideration" to Mr. Ritchie, editor of the Richmond Enquirer; in consequence of his very unwarantable attack on Mr. Carpenter of Charleston.—We charged him with fabricating, or at least distorting by interpolations, an article which he asserted with emphasis, in more than one place, was written by Mr. C.—We charged him with an illiberal attempt, by the introduction of this article into his paper, and the inference drawn from it, to prejudice a work which Mr. C. intends to publish, and to prejudice the minds of others against it and against its author; contrary to the spirit of amenity which ought to distinguish the cholar and the gentleman. He has taken notice of our remarks; and commences his observations in the following rhapsodical display of self-importance; which we think well deserves attention.
"The Editor of the Enquirer was willing to believe that the conductors of the Federal prints would have found much more interesting objects than himself to engage their attention. They had the whole world before them: The defects of their own party stood in need of all their eulogiums. The leading friends of the present administration had virtue enough to provoke all the spleen of their criticism. Why then should they turn from such imposing objects as these, to fix their microscopic eye for a moment upon himself?"
Some of the federal editors have however disappointed these expectations. They have elevated him into a being of some little consequence, by the gracious notice which they have condescended to take of his literary labours. They have attacked him with their gibes and their jeers: and because he has not deigned to return their sarcasms and refute their sophistry, they have been pleased to ridicule him for the "lofty air of superiority which he has assumed," to denominate him a "dignified Editor," "a modest and decorous lad." One of them more petulant than the rest, but equally deficient in power, has ventured to apply a new standard of conviction and torture; and to convert the silence of the Edition into a certain confession of contrition and guilt. Let them go on with their inglorious triumphs and their imaginary punishments. Let them exult over every antagonist, whom they cannot excite to vengeance. Let them build their own wisdom upon the silence of others; and when they have assumed ten thousand positions, which no rational man will think it worth his while to controvert, they may perhaps pass themselves off for some of the sages of the earth."
Himself, then, seems to consider that the spleen of political essayists is excited by the virtue of those to whom they are opposed.—It himself be right, what an abundant measure of virtue must be possessed by the leaders and even followers of the federal party, for heaven knows they are sufficiently exposed to the spleen of the Democratic scribblers; from the apocryphal Duane down to the no less apocryphal himself. To what else besides spleen and ill-nature have they been exposed.—What arguments except wild and unsupported assertion have been employed against them?—They have been undermined and overthrown by falsehood and detraction; by detraction and falsehood have they been kept out of power; by these means alone, have their views been misrepresented, and their actions traduced.—One part of the above quotation applies to an editor,
under whose lash of torture Mr. Ritchie has for some time severely smarted. Since Mr. Prentiss has been associated with Mr. Davis, the Virginia Gazette has assumed a character which, preserved in, cannot fail to merit the thanks of all the well-meaning, and must recommend it to those who take pleasure in correct and various writing. Mr. Ritchie has been weighed by Mr. Prentiss in the balance of argument and of satire, and in both has been found wanting. It is to the editor of the Virginia Gazette that the Enquirer, without the least shadow of justice, applies the term petulant.—On which Mr. P. makes the following remarks.
"Let it be remembered that the Enquirer commenced the warfare with the Virginia Gazette."
"Petulent"—why there is nothing like petulence in the Virginia Gazette, the editor might as well have said surrilus: when a man for the want of argument is obliged to call names and bestow epithets, he may as well use one as another where none are applicable—"Confession of contrition and guilt"—We never said we should consider Mr. Ritchie's silence as a confession of contrition, or of guilt; but we did say we should consider it, and we do now consider it what we know it to be, a tacit acknowledgement of the correctness of our arguments, and a consequent inability on his part to reply. It is childish to affect an air of superiority: no one who reads both papers will be at a loss to discover the real motives of silence. If such superiority were really possessed, we are in a degraded situation to be sure. But, the truth is, the editor of the Enquirer fully sensible of the impossibility of defending the present administration: is therefore silent, and while he continues the appearance of being a friend to the administration this silence is highly commendable; for he must be, and is, conscious that any attempt to defend or to reply can only injure the editor and the cause."
After the above supercilious introduction the Enquirer proceeds to the immediate object of his remarks in the following manner.
"So long as the federal printers had contented themselves with this method of attack, the Editor of the Enquirer would have rested with pleasure upon his system of defence. He could have borne their sportive sallies with becoming tranquillity; he would have patiently listened to their arguments and, if possible, extracted from them some substantial improvement. Such general attacks upon his principles, or even upon his motives, would never have induced him to depart from his neutral position. It is time however to rouse himself from this state of tranquillity, when the enemy has brought forward a charge of the most heinous complexion: It is time to reply, when instead of mere literary objections, they have brought forward serious accusations of "falsehood and detraction". Such is the charge, which the Editor of the N. Ledge. has thought proper to advance in his paper of May 1st. In a sportive paragraph which appeared in this paper of the 19th of April, the Editor attempted to give his opinion of the spirit which distinguishes the political essays of Mr. Carpenter, editor of the C. Cour. by throwing the different traits of those essays into an ironical recipe, which Mr. Carpenter was supposed to recommend to the use of his typographical brethren. This paragraph the Norfolk Ledger contends is a forgery, and was intended to convey a belief that it was Mr. Carpenter's individual production. The Editor of this paper is almost ashamed of making any reply to such a miserable charge as this is; a charge, which evidently implies a great want of ingenuity or ingenuousness in the Publick Ledger. Mr. Gray has never been accused with the first. We leave him in the undisturbed possession of the other."
Mr. Gray never boasted of his ingenuity or of his ingenuousness. It required no great ingenuity to discover the intention of Mr. Ritchie in the publication in question; and to expose that intention was the object for which we debited Mr. R. with it in our Ledger.—Although the irony of Mr. R. does not display much ingenuousness, it is still less characterised by that ingenuousness of which he talks so much.—The want of which (we presume such is his meaning) he is pleased to leave in our possession.
"There were two circumstances at least which would be sufficient to point out to any reasonable mind, the ironical design of the paragraph. 1st, the whole context of it: And 2d, a single expression and a single sentence, and the only ones in that paragraph, which the Editor of the Ledger has thought proper to suppress."
We were immediately convinced, in our own minds, that the article had not been written by Mr. Carpenter.—On showing it to a friend, he seemed to think it was possible that Mr. C. might at some time have given such a description of the essays of his opponents, and supposed that the words 'as I do' had been inserted by Mr. R. in order to make it more ridiculous, or rather to make his own application of it more evident.—This idea seemed not improbable, and hence, ingenuous and ingenuous Mr. Enquirer, the suppression of words which we considered as interpolations, if the paragraph was an extract, as an evasive parenthesis if, as it seems it was, a forgery.
"1. That the whole scope of the piece was obviously ironical and was never intended to be serious, was certainly the first and the only satisfactory suggestion which could have occurred to the least reflecting mind, many of the phrases are bombastick and strained, and such as no man in his senses could have been supposed to have employed. "Whisking over to England or to Pekin;" "plunging down to the centre of the earth, or vaulting up to the sun." Besides, let the whole bearing of the paragraph be considered; what does it amount to? That to write an essay for a newspaper,
it is not necessary to confine it to the theme itself; that you may introduce as many "incoherent illustrations," as many "desultory speculations" as you think proper; for that it is the "attribute of a great genius, not to be bound down by the strict dramatick rules of time and place and person." Could any man seriously believe that this was written in a serious state of the mind? Admit that it was so, and you open the door for ten thousand ridiculous constructions. Let it once be supposed ironical, and every thing settles down in its proper place. The bombast of the expressions, and the extravagance of the advice at once appear adapted to the design of the author. Will then any one prefer to call it serious rather than ironical? Crea! J'uda's apella!"
That phrases are strained and bombastick will not be admitted as infallible testimony of an ironical intention, in the writers of the new school, the pupils of the new philosophy, the advocates of democracy, the imitators of Mr. Jefferson. But since Mr. Ritchie has said that no man in his senses could have employed such a style, thereby admitting (ironically perhaps) that he was not in his senses at the time, we shall let this part of his expulpation remain undisturbed.
"2. Where will the reader direct the charge of "falsehood and detraction," when he sees the following sentence in the mutilated form, which the Ledger had given to it?—"introduce then as many general observations as your memory or your imagination can supply: conceal your principal subject amidst these incoherent episodes, and you will then (says the Editor of the C. C.) have the license of writing whole columns, as I do, upon a subject, which has not probably supplied you with ten original or opposite ideas." Reader! now garble the sentence by taking out the three monosyllables in italics, and you will at once perceive the different appearance of the sentence. What will you then say, when you are told that these three little words, are left out in Mr. Gray's paper? Perhaps this may be a typographical erratum, (is this ironical or not, Mr. Gray?) But what then shall we say of his omitting the following sentence, which would have completely removed every doubt of the emironical design of this typographical recipe? "You will then possess the same talent which has uniformly distinguished my (Carpenter's) political lucubrations, of spinning out ten or any number of essays upon the President's last message, without infusing into them a single trait of energy, appositiveness or truth." Could any man seriously believe that this was the serious advice of Mr. Carpenter; or that it was given by him at all? What then remains to be concluded, but that this recipe was written in an ironical strain, and that it was written by the Editor of the Enquirer!
To the query in this paragraph we return the same answer as above.—That we considered the words omitted as foisted in by way of salvo; and we find that we were not mistaken.—They do not, however, get Mr. R. off with all that eclat which he might have expected.
In this laboured vindication the Enquirer has done nothing more than openly to confess himself the fabricator of an article which he boldly asserted to have been written by another, and tacitly to acknowledge that the motives which influenced him to this action were such as we considered them to be: for we, as well as Mr. Prentiss, consider his silence as equivalent to such acknowledgement. This being so, we refer him to our paper of the first of May, and now take our leave of him with all due respect.
Mr. Jefferson's friends seem to have suffered a mortifying conviction of his weakness as a writer to take place of their former boasts of his perfectibility in all things.—This must have resulted from the examination of his last speech, which, although, few of their party could discover it, is as a literary composition a disgrace to the words grammar & taste, as a political paper, it will forever remain a stigma upon the presidential office.—Of all the advocates of Mr. Jefferson, the Republican Advocate is the most fit to be the tool of faction, the champion of disorder, the supporter of any or every thing vile and contemptible. He is therefore in high estimation with his party.—Hear, therefore, how admirably he Advocates Mr. Jefferson's pseudography.
The editors of the Norfolk "Ledger" have essayed to be very witty [see Ledger April 15] on an observation of mine which appeared in the Advocate that contained the president's last inaugural address; and thence conclude that it is very difficult for the democrats to say any thing clever in favour of Mr. Jefferson or his language. I feel no pride in being noticed by the "Ledger"-men; but I always do feel a glow of Superiority when I speak of Mr. Jefferson as a Republican. There is something so amiable in the man and all his actions, that malice must certainly first be seduced by the devil to make her wicked enough to say one word against him. It is not his language but his actions: It is not what he says, but what he does, that I look to. Hundreds of scrawlers and scribblers cry out, bad grammar, bad words, wrong expressions, jargon, &c. and squirt their inky nought. Jefferson understands the true GRAMMAR of government; and his language is not the fillagree and tambour-work of the brain: It is the warm expression of his heart; the genuine production of an honest mind, which scorns a petty attention to nice periods or pretty words: In truth, it is not the note of a bankrupt, with "I promise to pay" nicely written upon it; but good American coin—gold without dross or alloy.
Rep. Adv. Fredericktown.
DIED—On Sunday night, Mrs. NEWTON, wife of the Hon. THOMAS NEWTON, Junior.
THE INAUGURAL SPEECH.
No. X.
Rcce iterim erispinus; et est mihi sape vocandus ad partes. JUVENAL.
The tendency of power and prosperity to pervert the mind and corrupt the heart, is a subject upon which moral philosophers & satirists have dwelt so frequently with earnestness, that it would seem as if it had ever been considered as an incurable flaw in the nature of man. It is however to be presumed, that those who have been very signal examples of this general truth, have been in their nature weak in mind and loose of soul. Failings which one would think it could not be very difficult to detect, since the prominent qualities of men of loose and weak minds, like the chief materials which enter into the composition of shallow soils, lie so near the surface that they must be easily discernible. It is therefore a subject of surprise as well as regret, that the means of thought and conduct in particular men are not developed before the persons possessing them obtain that power which corrupts; and that when found to be of that quality which is most liable to corruption, they are not considered as insuperable disqualifications for confidence.
Of the mischievous effects of power upon the conduct of men, the gentleman now under consideration is a rare and eminent example. Few are the instances in which the mind, the political sentiments, the very prejudices, even the memory itself, have sustained such changes as we can shew have taken place in him. It would be highly censurable in us to suppose that he was not sincere at first; and supposing him to have been sincere, one can hardly enough admire the extraordinary changes which have from time to time occurred in his conduct and opinions. We do not mean to attempt supporting this charge by any of those fugitive, evanescent acts, or heedless expressions, which admit of ambiguous constructions; but on those which are become matter of record, and can neither be exaggerated by the malevolence of enemies, nor diminished by the prejudices of admirers. Mr. Jefferson's friends surely will not refuse to take the authority of his own words, even though they should be found to militate against him.
Consistency is the most indispensable ingredient in the conduct of men on whom a commonwealth confers high executive trusts.—Weakness, indecision of mind, and want of judgment, on one hand, and laxity of principle on the other, are in themselves effectual disqualifications for discharging such important trusts; and want of consistency must arise from one or other, often from both of these united. What then must the people of this country think of their choice, if we shew them, that from the earliest intimation we have of our President, when plain Mr. Jefferson, he figured as author and natural philosopher in his Notes on Virginia, up to the day on which he delivered his last inaugural speech, he has been at eternal variance with himself; his writings, with his writings; his actions, with his actions; his sentiments, with his sentiments; his conduct, with his writings; and his profession with his real sentiments: If we shew that, beginning with that mass of incoherent rhodomontade which he uttered about negroes; in which he asserted that blacks are in reason much inferior to whites, their existence participating more of sensation than reflection, and that this inferiority was evidently not produced by their condition, but by nature; and afterwards, when Secretary of State, flatly contradicted that assertion, in a letter to a negro named Benjamin Bannaker, who made an Almanack, in which he (Mr. Jefferson) said that nature had given to his black brethren talents equal to those of other colours, and that the appearance of a want of them was owing merely to the degraded condition of their existence both in Africa and America: If, we repeat it, if we shew that, beginning with that direct self contradiction, and ending with his denunciation of the press, in his late speech, that there is little he has done which has not been contradicted by his writings, and little he has written that has not been contradicted by his actions: if we shew that he is generally speaking at least as inconsistent and flatly contradictory to himself as in that notable passage written to the negro Bannaker; and that in short his opinions, his principles, and his rules of conduct have had no fixed resting place but the expediency of the moment, in which the minuteness or magnitude of the object seems to have had no measuring share. The flattery of a negro having produced the effect as completely as the possession of the presidential chair. If we can shew all this from his own words, surely his best friends must in candour be dumb, and his warmest advocates for ever after silent on the subject of his consistency and qualifications for office. Yes:—we rely upon it, that if the word not were expunged from every article of the decalogue, it would not in that case be more the reverse of that in which it has been delivered down to us by holy writ, than is the conduct and professions of Mr. Jefferson at one time, to his conduct and professions at another. Among the many admirable passages contained in the letters of the acute epigrammatic Junius, there are few more beautiful, fewer better founded in truth, or more frequently paralleled in the business of life, than that which relates to the difference between the language spoken in the House of Commons by Judge Blackstone, and that written in his commentaries on the laws of England. It is as follow:—
"The Doctor recollected that he had a place to preserve, though he forgot that he

had a reputation to lose—we have now the good fortune to understand the Doctor's principles, as well as writings. For the defence of truth, of law, and reason, the Doctor's Book may be safely consulted;—but whoever wishes to cheat a neighbour of his estate, or rob a country of its rights, need make no scruple of consulting the Doctor himself ."
As illustrative of the charges we have made, let us compare the following extracts from the President's late inaugural speech with the principles laid down by him before, and with his conduct upon similar subjects.
"During this course of administration, and in order to disturb it, the artillery of the press has been levelled against us, charged with whatsoever its licentiousness could devise or dare. These abuses of an institution so important to freedom and science are deeply to be regretted, inasmuch as they tend to lessen its usefulness, and to sap its safety. They might perhaps have been corrected by the wholesome punishments reserved to, and provided by, the laws of the several states against falsehood and defamation. But publick duties more urgent press on the time of publick servants, and the offenders have therefore been left to find their punishment in the publick indignation."
"No inference is here intended that the laws provided by the states against false and defamatory publications, should not be enforced. He who has time, renders a service to publick morals and publick tranquillity in reforming these abuses by the salutary corrections of the law. But the experiment is noted to prove that, since truth and reason have maintained their ground against false opinions in league with false facts, the press, confined to truth, needs no other legal restraint. The publick judgment will correct false reasonings and opinions, on a full hearing of all parties, and no other definite line can be drawn between the inestimable liberty of the press, and demoralizing licentiousness. If there be still improprieties which this rule would not restrain, its supplement must be sought in the censorship of publick opinion."
Had we less than demonstrable proof of the fact, we should find great difficulty in believing that such a denunciation of vengeance as the above, against calumny, falsehood, defamation, and libel, could have been openly made by the friend, the patron, the pecuniary aider, and (unfortunately for himself) the slighter at last of the wretched Callender, whose crimes must now lie buried in the grave along with him:—By him who has rewarded the writer of myriads of columns of the worst and most virulent calumny that ever was uttered from the press—the writer of nothing else but calumny—the writer of those calumnies too, not upon common men, but upon Washington, Adams, and all the federal leaders—rewarded him, we say, with perquisites and profits, (economies notwithstanding) to an immense amount; and, what is worse, with his personal favour and confidence. By him, who has dealt out his favours, exclusively to the enemies of Washington and Adams—proportioning the amount to the magnitude and malignity of their calumnies. Not farther to waste in declamation the time that should be given to proofs, we proceed to facts.
FROM THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL. Sitting of the Jacobin Society, May 1, 1805. Resolved, That WILLIAM DUANE, MICHAEL LEIB and JOSEPH CLAY, are, and of right ought to be, the "Friends of the People," and as such are the people themselves. Resolved, That as our most illustrious predecessors, the "Friends of the People" in France, have succeeded in establishing a free Democracy, in that happy country, by means, which, if employed, in this miserable and oppressed state, may, under our guidance, and the immediate superintendence of a Revolutionary Tribunal, produce the like happy effects: Therefore, it is necessary that we, the "Friends of the People," ought to dissolve the present most tyrannical government of Pennsylvania, and commit the safety of the state into the hands of a Revolutionary Committee.
Resolved, That no citizen shall be a member of the said Revolutionary Committee, who cannot produce ample CERTIFICATES of his total disregard for all moral obligation, and an utter contempt for the most sacred usages of Society.
Resolved, That this Society will dine together, on Sunday the 12th day of this present month, at the Green Tree, and, in three hours after dinner, will proceed to the choice of the members of the Revolutionary Tribunal.
DEMOCRACY UNVEILED.
FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST.
Review—A poem has just reached us from the pen of the American bard, Thomas Green Fessenden, entitled " Democracy unveiled, or Tyranny stripped of the Garb of Patriotism, by Christopher Caustic, L. L. D. Sc. Sc. Sc. Sc. Sc. Sc. " (almost as many as our Dr. Mitchell tags to his name whenever he has the honour to mention himself). Boston, printed by David Carlisle, for the author, p. p. 220.
It may be recollected that the volume entitled " Terrible Tractation ," by the same author, and which was first published in London, was of such sterling merit, as to unite the encomiums of every critic of reputation in England. It soon arrived at a second edition, and was successively ascribed to Mr. Gifford, Mr. Huddesford, Peter Pindar, and one or two more of the first poets and wits of the day.—America, however, has the honour of being
the native place of this distinguished and highly favoured child of Genius. The author of Elements of Criticism somewhere supposes that the Hudibrastick verse would never be much more cultivated, and that Swift would probably be the last successful writer in this species of poetry. In this Lord Kaims was much mistaken. Huddesford some few years since proved the fallacy of the opinion, but still more does Fessenden, whose wit is exhaustless, and whose faculty of contriving rhymes, it may safely be pronounced was never exceeded. Some specimens will be given in the course of this Review. The following is the very interesting and promising preface to the work:—
PREFACE.
With a solicitude to contribute to the amount of what my exertions can effect, for the welfare of my country, I have ventured to appear before the Tribunal of the American Publick , in the character of an author. I hope I shall receive credit for the assertion, when I assure my countrymen, that my motives arise from a deep conviction, that our civil and political rights...ALL that can stamp a value on Society, are menaced by bad men now dominat , and bad principles, inculcated by the demagogues and philosophers of the day.
I am fully aware, that this publication will make me not a few inveterate personal enemies; but a wish to be serviceable to my country, is paramount to every other consideration.
I have indeed shown but little lenity to those men whom I have thought deserving of the lash. But I have been careful to bring forward no "railing accusation" against any man; and I am confident that this volume contains nothing which is calculated to convey incorrect ideas of our publick men and publick measures.
In our government, time was not allowed for the consolidation of its parts, nor was the value of the "machine" fairly tested, by being put completely in motion, before our Galatians began to clog "its wheels," and our Randolphs and Nicholsons now threaten to pull it to pieces and to throw us in a state of society bordering on that of the savage. An exposition of their arts is absolutely incumbent on every man who possesses the means of information, and who holds the pen of a writer.
The people cannot be materially injured in their interest, unless they are deceived, and they cannot long be deceived, if as great efforts are made to enlighten them by their true friends, as by their pretended friends to keep them in ignorance. It would be, indeed, a most infamous aspersion on the People of the United States, to insinuate, that if they had known that many men who now fill the highest offices in government, were destitute of common honesty, they would have honoured them with their suffrages. Yet it is a fact, that the characters of many of them are stained with crimes of the deepest die, and instead of being placed at the head of government, they deserved to be arraigned at the bar of justice.
With respect to the manner in which I have executed this Poem. I am sensible I shall not escape the shafts of the small criticks, and doubtless, my faults will deserve the animadversions of those who are qualified successors of Longinus.
"But do I then, (abjuring every aim) All censure slight and all applause disclaim? Not so: where justice holds the rod, I bow My humble neck, awed by her angry brow."
I have divided the poetry, although of the Hudibrastick kind, into four line stanzas. For this singularity I am not positive I can justify myself. The division appeared to me to give the work an apophthegmatical appearance, and to facilitate the reading, and by (if I may be allowed an Americanism) locating each line with more precision than would otherwise be done, to assist the memory of the reader.
I am likewise aware, that I shall be accused of puns, alliterations, iterations, and other deviations from the precise path in which their reverences, the criticks, would fain have me walk.
With these grave fops who (bless their brains!) Most cruel to themselves, take pains For wretchedness, and would be thought Much wiser than a wise man ought, For his own happiness to be— Who what they hear and what they see, And what they smell, and taste, and feel, Distrust, "till Reason sets the seal," With whom not one idea is allow'd, To pass unquestioned in the crowd, But ere it can obtain as place, Of holding in the brain a pace, Before the chief in congregation, Must stand a strict examination."
NEW-YORK, May 6.
We have been favoured with Hamburg papers to the 7th March, received by the ship Live Oak, from Varel, but their contents have been in general anticipated by the arrivals from Britain. The quarantine law of Denmark, it appears, has lately been amended, and an extract from it, dated Copenhagen, March 2, says, "all vessels, goods, and passengers, arriving from the south coast of Spain and Portugal, Leghorn, the West-Indies, and North America, especially from Charleston and New-York, are considered as coming from suspicious ports, and will in consequence be subject to severe quarantine."
Daily Adv.
A passenger on board the Hermione, from Teneriffe, informs us that an express had arrived from Bordeaux with intelligence of the sailing of a secret expedition from England of great magnitude.
When the ship Live Oak left Varel, it was reported that the Emperor of Russia had entered into an alliance with England, and would commence operations in the course of the summer.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sloop George, T. Read, 29 days from Honduras, and 10 from Havana, Logwood, Mahogany and Sarsaparilla, J. Granberry.—On the 19th April, Cape Antonio bearing East, distant about two miles, was brought to and boarded by the French privateer Eugene, commanded by Joseph Sires, and owned it is said by persons residing in Havana and New-Orleans. Capt. Read was ordered to take his papers on board the privateer; from which five or six musket shots were afterwards discharged at the sloop, which was ordered to come to anchor under Cape Antonio. While at anchor the commander pointed his sword to the breast of Captain Read, and threatened him with instant death unless he signed a paper declaring the George to be a British vessel, and gave his draft upon Mr. Granberry, her owner in Norfolk, for four thousand dollars, the sum which they chose to demand as the ransom of the vessel and cargo, which of course Capt. R. was obliged to comply with. After this was done, the boats and people of the privateer were sent on board the George, with orders to plunder. They took away a negro boy named Dick belonging to Mr. Granberry, about 150 lbs. Spunyard, a quoit and a half of rope, Haulyards, fishing tackle, a quantity or Pork, Beef, Bread, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, &c. their books, medicines, and wearing apparel; in short every thing they could with convenience take from the sloop. They put on board of her Captain James Newell, and seven seamen, of the ship Benjamin of New-York, lately captured. Being destitute of provisions and water Capt. R. put into Havana for supplies, where he arrived the 22d. April, and made protest before the American Consul.—The privateer had captured a schooner belonging to Norfolk laden with Coffee, from Port-au-Prince.—Left Brig Fame, Dogget, to sail for this port in two days.
Brig Peggy, L'Anglois, 53 days from Jersey, Ballast, H. Brunet.—28th April, lat. 36, 48, lon. 57, spoke brig Martha-Bland, Wyville, 60 days from Liverpool for Norfolk: 10th inst. lat. 37, lon. 72, ship Eliza, 4 days out from Baltimore to Amsterdam.
Brig Eliza, Brown, 49 days from Antwerp, Ballast, bound to City-Point.—May 1, lat. 29, 30, lon. 51, 30, spoke brig Argo from Boston for Surinam, out 14 days—3d. lat. 29, 23, lon. 56, 30, fell in with a dismasted schooner, no one on board; pumped her out in 3 hours; found her to be the Eliza, of Harwich. Took her in tow six days; got up Jury-masts; put on board a mate and two men, with forty days provisions; parted with her on the 10th, in lat. 33, 30, lon. 70, 30, and ordered her for Norfolk.—6th. lat. 31, 30, long. 64, 30, spoke brig Hope, of and from Philadelphia 15 days, for St. Thomas.
Brig Virginia, Hill, 60 days from Marseilles, Ballast, Campbell & Wheeler.
Brig Martha Bland, Wyville, from Liverpool, went up James River this morning.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Peggy, L'Anglois, Jersey. Schooner Sisters, Cooper, Alexandria.
CLEARED.
Brig Thomas, Hannah, Isle of Rhe. Sch'r. Minerva, Bennett, Charleston. Eliza, Ferguson, Baltimore. Martha-Ann, Ash, Petersburg.
NORFOLK THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, May 15, 1805.
Will be presented, (for the first time this season) a celebrated DRAMA, call'd
THE STRANGER; OR, MISANTHROPY AND REPENTANCE.
To which will be added, a COMICK OPERA, of
THE SHIP-WRECK; OR, THE SAILOR BOY.
The Doors to be opened at half past 5, and the performance to commence at half past 6 precisely.
ADMITTANCE ONE DOLLAR. 683
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
WILL BE GIVEN BY ROBERT FARMAR,
ON receiving information of the Person or Persons who CUT or MAIMED any of the HORSES in the Borough on Monday night last, so that he or they may be brought to conviction. May 15. tf 687
I WISH TO PURCHASE
From Sixty to Eighty Cords of Oak Bark, To be delivered at Salters, for which the following prices will be given:—
Spanish Oak, 10 dols. per Cord. Willow or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, (if young and not too scaly,) 7 do.
Theo: Armistead.
May 15. 6w 684
A GRE-HOUND DOG,
OF the first breed in England about 18 months old, and about 12 months since imported into this country, is for sale, if applied for in a few days, at the Exchange Coffee House—Inquire at the Bar. May 15. 3 685
WANTED FOR WASHINGTON,
A VESSEL
Calculated to carry about 2000 Cubick Feet of thick Stuff and Plank.—Immediate despatch will be given—Apply at the Navy Yard, Gosport. May 15. tf 686
PUBLICK SALE.
In pursuance of the last Will and Testament of the late JOHN K. READ, deceased,
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLICK VENDUE, On Friday 17th June, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, THAT SUBSTANTIAL
Three Story Fire-Proof Brick Warehouse, On Maxwell's Wharf, occupied by Messrs. M'Clandish, Anderson & Co.—The terms of payment will be two thousand dollars at sixty days, the remainder in six months, in approved endorsed negotiable notes. Title will be given on payments being made.
Helen Read, Executrix.
May 13. tds 682
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLICK VENDUE, On Friday 24th inst. at 12 o'clock, on the premises, (If not previously disposed of at private Sale,)
A VALUABLE LOT OF LAND,
Adjoining the Work-House—Also,
AN HALF-ACRE LOT,
Opposite to Mr. Henry Brunet's—fronting on three streets. The above are very desirable property, in pleasant and healthy situations, and will be divided into convenient building lots, to suit the purchasers. Those inclining to purchase, are invited to view the property. Further information can be obtained on application to
Helen Read.
May 13. tds 680
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SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Have taken the Store lately occupied by Messrs. John Rorke & Co. opposite the New Market, WHERE THEY OFFER FOR SALE, A General Assortment of Groceries: 20 Barrels RYE WHISKEY. 50 do. APPLE BRANDY. 50 Boxes BLOOM RAISINS. 100 Reams WRAPPING PAPER. April 17. tf 601
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, o fmy last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livington, 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 122
TO RENT. THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547 150 Boxes Bloom, } RAISINS. 150 do. Muscadel, } 1000 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. All of superior quality, for sale on a liberal credit. C. & F. WHITTLE. April 12. tf 592
WANTS EMPLOYMENT, As an Assistant in a Store, or Compting-house, a Man that is well known in this borough and its vicinity, with whom terms would not be an immediate object. Inquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. May 1. 1w3t 646
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE. Gilliat & Mackinder. April 3. tf 555
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the twenty-sixth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth. Samuel Ramsay, Compt. } IN CHANCERY. against Ephraim Robinson, Def't. THE Defendant not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendant appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C. 583
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale at their Warehouse on Commerce-Street Wharf, 10 Bales BLUE GUINNESS—60 pieces each, entitled to drawback. 50 Barrels No. 1, BEEF. A few Firkins BUTTER. 25 Cases GIN. Phinehas Dana & Co. April 17. tf 602
NOW LANDING, From on board the Schooner MERCURY, Captain Smith, from Surinam, A Choice Parcel of MOLASSES. For Sale by John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. Who has on hand, A few Dozen Bottles CASTOR OIL. April 24. tf 621
LANDING ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Ship OLD TOM, from Porto Rico—Her Cargo of Prime Green COFFEE. do. SUGAR. HIDES. FUSTICK, and MAHOGANY. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. April 22. tf 610
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 50 Hhds. Patersburg TOBACCO, of good quality and wts. 1000 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 385 do. Fine do. 7 do. X MIDLINGS. 99 do. SHIP STUFF. 20 do. SHIP BREAD. 16 Pipes Holland GIN. 7 do. Country do. of superior quality. 14 Butts French BRANDY. ALSO, LOAF SUGAR, per the Hogshead, and Old London Particular Madeira WINE, fit for immediate use—in pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks. Robert Maitland & Co. April 24. Gw 620 Twenty Firkins of Superior Quality PHILADELPHIA BUTTER. For Sale by John Rorke & Co. April 8. tf 559
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.  RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received from London per the Ship Dumfries, Captain Beard, a handsome and general assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, for Cash, or good Paper. April 24. 2m 619 300 barrels Superfine FLOUR. 70 hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 100 barrels Mess PORK. FOR SALE, BY C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20. tf 518
LACED CAMBRICKS.  PHILIP HENOP, NOW OFFERS FOR SALE, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF LACED Cambrick Muslin—Diagonal and Spotted Spider-laced ditto—Bedford and Sattin Tambour-laced ditto—Plain, Spotted, Sprigged, and Tamboured Leno Gauze—Elegant 6-4 Tamboured and Spotted Leno Shawls—Super-Super ditto—Laced and Diagonal ditto—Just received, via New-York, and of the very newest and most fashionable patterns. April 3. tf 556
WANTED, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, FOUR HUNDRED CORDS OF OAK BARK; For which the following prices, in Cash, will be given—delivered at their TAN-YARD:— For Spanish Oak Bark, 10 Dollars per Cord. Willow, or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, if young and not too scaly, 7 do. A FEW CORDS OF BEECH BARK, Will also be received at 7 Dollars per cord. ** It is recommended to those who get BARK, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. WILLIAM PLUME & CO. March 11. tf 485 250 Barrels Superfine, 250 do. Fine, 100 do. X Midlings, } FLOUR. 150 do. do. 50 do. Ship, } BREAD. 90 do. Navy, } 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. tf 589
MARTIN FISK, IS THIS DAY LANDING, From the Schooner DIEDAMA, Captain Howe, from Boston, 150 Bbls. No. 1 & 2, Beef 40 Half do. Mess do. for family use. 75 Bbls. No. 1 & 2, Pork. 30 Half do. do. 50 Bbls Boston Bay Mackeral. 60 do. N. E. Rum. 75 Boxes Mould Candles. 100 do. Brown Soap. 15 do. Chocolate. 8 Bbls. Apples, in prime order. 80 Small Kegs Choice Butter, for family use. 50 Bun. Ro. Printing Paper. 100 Reams Wrapping do. 100 Box. Smoked Herrings. And a few trunks of Ladies Morocco Shoes. IN STORE. 50 Barrels Rye Whiskey. April 17. tf 600  TO RENT, (And possession given in April or May next,) The House at present occupied by the Subscriber in Catharine-Street. JOHN DAVIDSON. March 4. tf 466
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, March 15, 1805. As, notwithstanding the repeated notices heretofore given, many instances of neglect on the part of Masters of British vessels, entering this port, continue to occur; His Britannick Majesty's Consul, once more informs all persons concerned, "that it is the duty of all Masters of British Merchants, at, or soon after their arrival, to produce before him the Registers of their respective vessels, and to deposit with him, until they shall be ready to depart, their Mediterranean Passes, if any they have.—The Consul further notifies that he shall return to the proper Department in England, the names of all Masters of British vessels, who shall fail to comply with the above regulation; and that, in cases of such failure, he shall conceive himself authorized to withhold from the Defaulters any Protection, Advice, or Assistance, for which they may have occasion to apply to him in his official capacity—and he requests of the Merchants to whom British Bottoms may come consigned, to inform the Masters thereof of the necessity of their conforming to the preceding rule," as he is determined not to take any official cognizance of such as may refuse, or neglect to comply therewith. ** Office hours from eight in the morning, until two in the afternoon. 502
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the Keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 4d, do. 10d per lb. 3d, do. 5s per M. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM B. LAMB, 30 Puncheons St. Vincents RUM. 13 Hogsheads and 28 Tierces SUGAR. 10 Pipes French BRANDY. 5 do. GIN. 13 do. Madeira WINE. 10 Quarter Casks SHERRY. 10 Cases CLARET. 10 Hogsheads do. 12 Bases GINGER. 1 Case Black SATTINS. 3 do. Irish LINEN. 7 Bales India COTTONS. 3 Trunks CALICOES, &c. February 13. tf 415 34 Tierces Fresh RICE, Landing on Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Sloop Helen, Capt. Brown from Charleston—For sale by John C. Niemeyer. Who has just received, an assortment of GERMAN LINEN, For exportation. April 10. tf 580
THE NOREOLK RACES, WILL COMMENCE On WHITSON MONDAY, the 3rd of June. 1st Day, a Sweepstake for 3 years old Colts, one mile heats, 85lbs. on each; 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the nag intended to run must be described to the Subscriber, by the 1st of May, at which time the Subscription closes. To this there are five Subscribers. 2d Day, a Sweepstake for 4 years old Colts this spring (that did not win a Purse or Sweepstake of more than 200 dollars last fall) two mile heats, with 100lbs. on each, 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the nags must be described, and the Subscription will close the 26th May. To this there are three Subscribers. On the same day, there will be a Give and Take Sweepstake, two mile heats, 50 dollars entrance. 3rd Day, the Town and Country Subscription Purse, warranted worth 400 dollars, and the money hung up, 4 mile heats; 25 dollars entrance; weight for age. 4th Day, a Quarter Cask of Madeira, one mile heats, with catches, the best 3 in 5; free of entrance to Subscribers to the Races and, the starter of a horse to any other day's running; to any other person 10 dollars. 5th Day, a Purse of 200 dollars, 2 mile heats, weight for age; entrance 15 dollars. The Boys will be expected to be dressed in a Jockey like manner, and the entrances will be made with the Subscriber the day preceding each day's running. ** Stable and Litter found gratis. R. H. COCKE. March 6. epflA. 347
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  OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, July 8. tf 3  NOW LANDING, From on board the Brig Andross Coggin, from Guadalupe, and Schooner Ploughboy, from Havanna. 40 Hogsheads SUGAR. 17 do. MOLASSES. 4 Barrels do. 240 Boxes White Havanna SUGAR. 110 do. Brown do. For Sale by William Pennock. April 24. tf 616
COCKE & SANFORD, No. 40, MAIN-STREET. Have imported in the Ship Dumfries, from London, an extensive assortment of useful and fashionable SPRING GOODS: Which they offer on liberal terms, by Wholesale and Retail. April 24. 2m 617  GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their assortment of SPRING GOODS, By the ship DUMFRIES, from London.—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. tf 622
NOW LANDING On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Plough-Boy, Captain Davis, from Martinique, 62 Hogsheads, 4 Tierces, 66 Barrels, 9 do. } Muscovado Sugar. COFFEE. WILLIAM PENNOCK. February 15. tf 423  LANDING From on board the Schooner Friends' Adventure, Capt. H. Dickson, and for Sale by the Subscriber, 125 Boxes White and Brown Havanna Sugar. Robert Gibson. April 8. tf 568
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY JOHN N. HAGENAU, No. 36, MAIN-STREET. Estopillas, Brittanias, Fine Holland Shirting Linen, Platillas Royal, Brown Holland, 25 Boxes Mould Candles. 25 do. Brown Soap. 30 Firkins first quality Butter. 25 Kegs Richmond Manufactured Tobacco. 30 Dozen Cowskin Whips. Ginger in Kegs, and 25 BARRELS RYE WHISKEY. ALSO ON HAND, Country Gin. Old 5th proof Peach Brandy. A few Casks Linseed Oil. April 8. tf 571
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court held the twenty-fifth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth. William Pennock, Compt. } IN CHANCERY. against Stephen Gorham, Peter C. Brooks, John Nickell, Moses Myers, and Cary Selden, Deputy Marshal of the United States, for the Virginia district. Def'ts. THE Defendants Stephen Gorham, and Peter C. Brooks, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendants Stephen Gorham, and Peter C. Brooks, appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendants John Nickell, Moses Myers, and Cary Selden, do not pay, convey away, or secret any debts or effects in their hands, belonging to the other Defendants, until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C. 584
SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Have just received from London, per ship Dumfries, Capt. Beard. 18 Kegs assorted SHOT. 12 Casks Hibbert's BROWN STOUT. 12 do. PORTER. 30 Kegs GUN POWDER. 30 Boxes assorted GLASS. 15 Kegs SCOTCH BARLEY. 1500 Lbs. Refined SALT PETER. 15 Boxes FIG BLUE. 12 do. DURHAM MUSTARD. A few Casks COPPERAS. 1 Box Best GUN FLINTS. Also—from the Northward. 50 Barrels Prime PORK. April 29. tf 364
A VILLANOUS ACT. One Hundred Dollars Reward. ON Saturday night, or early on Sunday morning last, some villain, or villains, entered an out-house adjoining Captain Pennock's stable, and terminated the existence of my Horse, by cutting his throat.—Whoever will give such information of the perpetrator, or perpetrators, as will bring him or them to justice, shall receive the above reward. John Madden, No. 17, Main-Street. April 1. tf 548  NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court held the twenty-fifth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth. George Wilson, Compt. } IN CHANCERY. against Thomas Harris, and George Veale, and James Caton, trading under the firm of Caton & Veale, Def'ts. THE Defendant Thomas Harris, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant, by his Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendant Thomas Harris, appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendants Caton & Veale, who hath effects of the said Thomas Harris in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C. 585
MARTIN FISK, Has just received per Ship Dumfries, Capt. Beard, from London, 100 Kegs F and FF Powder. 5 Tons Patent Shot—assorted. 1500 lb. Sein and Sewing Twine. 100 Boxes Crown Glass, 8 by 10, 10 by 12 & 12 by 14 50 do. Short Pipes. Porter in Casks of 6 dozen each. Copperas in Hogsheads and Kegs. Ink-Powder. Nails—assorted, &c. &c. &c. In Store, Pennington's Loaf Sugar, in hogsheads and barrels. Also, for sale, A few Tickets in the William & Mary College Lottery, which commences drawing this day.—And all those who have subscribed for Tickets are requested to come and receive them. May 1. tf 645
SPRING GOODS.  PHILIP HENOP, Has Received, by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a complete and extensive assortment of FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS; CONSISTING OF FINE Corded and Tape-Stripe Furniture and Cambrick Dimities; 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12-4 Table Cloths; 9-8 and 6-4 Plain, Book, Cambrick, and Jacquet Muslins; Coloured and Embossed Cambrick Muslins; 4-4 and 6-4 Elegant Laced Cambrick and Leno Muslins; Leno and Laced Shawls; Ladies Silk-Netted Parasols and Cane Umbrellas; 6-4 Tamboured and Sattin Sprigged Muslins; Checked Pullicat and Blue Romauli Handkerchiefs; Madras do; Plain, Drabs, and Twilled-Stripe Nankeens; Cotton Cassimeres; Grandereills do; Sewing Silk; Mens' Best Beaver Gloves; Cotton and Silk Suspenders; Net and Elastick do; Gilt Pins; lb. Pins assorted; and Gentlemen's Best London Hats. ALSO—JUST RECEIVED, VIA NEW-YORK. 4-4, 6-4, and 7-4 Plain and Damasked Silk Handkerchiefs and Shawls, with netted Fringes; Long Silk Shawls, do. do; Chambray Muslins; Common and Fine Calicoes; and Plaid Chintz; Figured Blue Silk; Black Striped Sattin; India and French Back and Coloured Lustings; Handsome Italian Plaid; Extra Silk Gloves, assorted; Flesh Coloured Pic Nic Mitts and Gloves; Plain White, Flesh Coloured, and Black, Laced and Sandaled Silk Stockings; Superfine Laced and Sandaled White Cotton do; White Net Cotton, Leno, and Black Lace Veils; Floss, Thread and Embroidering Silk; Silk and Cotton Cords and Tassels; Cotton Trimming; Black, Blue, Pink, White, and Yellow Crapes; Linen Cambrick; Long Lawns; Pink, Blue, and Buff Cambrick Muslins; Ladies Black Morocco and Coloured Kid Slippers; Apron Checks; Plain Paper and Tiffany Fans:— TOGETHER WITH A great variety of other Fancy Goods of the most fashionable kinds imported; A few bales of English and German Oznaburgs, and Ticklenburgs; Linen Checks; India Cottons; Bandana Handkerchiefs; &c. &c. &c. ALL OF WHICH HE WILL SELL, ON THE LOWEST TERMS, BY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL. April 26. tf 624
FOR SALE, Pursuant to the Will of William Samuel Peachy, deceased. Peachy's Manufacturing Mills and Store-Houses. LYING in the County of Prince George, on Powell's Creek, a navigable stream of James River, and on the main stage road from Norfolk to Petersburg, with about six acres of Land belonging thereto.—One third of the purchase money will be required at the end of eighteen months and three years credit will be given for the residue. The Gentleman at the Mills will be good enough to show them.—For terms apply to Mr. Robert Maitland of Norfolk, or to Thomas Griffin Peachy of Williamsburg. ALSO FOR SALE, That beautiful Seat on James River (about four miles from the Mills) called FLOWER DE HUNDRED.—The Tract of Land belonging to this Seat, contains 1800 acres extending nearly two miles on the banks of the river, (about half a day's sail from Norfolk, and five hours from Petersburg) considerable part of the Land is fit for the cultivation of Wheat and Tobacco; it has some valuable Low Ground, and a great deal of Meadow Land, from which in its natural state, great quantities of Hay may be made; the Land also abounds with good Timber:—The Houses, Garden, Orchards, and other improvements, are extensive and valuable.—As it is presumed that no person would purchase such an estate without first viewing it, a further description is thought needless.—Collier Harrison, Esq. of Charles City, who has viewed the Land and is well acquainted with its quality, will be good enough to show it.—A credit of 9, 13 and 16 years will be given for the greater part of the purchase money, and for the residue four annual payments will be required.—An indisputable title will be made.—The price may be known by application to Mr. Robert Maitland, or to Mary W. Peachy, and Thomas G. Peachy, of Williamsburg. March 25. tf 523
NEW-YORK SLATE, Of the very best quality, and in any quantity—for sale by William Hartsborne, Jun. April 8. tf 570 ALL Persons to whom my Son ARTHUR LEE, is indebted, are requested to make known their claims to RICHARD E. LEE. March 18. tf 507
The Subscribers have for Sale 100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 106 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. 30 Hogsheads CLARET. 200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 300 do. Prime PORK. C. & F. WHITTLE February 6. tf 397  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.