Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-03-25 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 25, 1805.
[NO. 108.
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 BOSTON, The Schooner PRESIDENT, Capt. KELLEY. Will sail in two or three days. For freight or passage apply to MARTIN FISK. WHO HAS FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. The Cargo of the Brig Hiram , Capt. Harding, from Charleston.—Consisting of 300 Tierces RICE. ALSO, The Cargo of the Schooner Three Friends , Captain Haines, from Charleston.—Consisting of 160 Tierces RICE.—And A few Bales COTTON. LIKEWISE, The Cargo of the Schooner King , Capt. Taylor, from Savannah.—Consisting of 200 Tierces RICE.
IN STORE, 50 Barrels Boston Bay MACKEREL. 30 Half bbls. Mess BEEF, for family use—superior qual. 5 Half Pipes Port WINE. 100 Boxes Mould CANDLES. 100 do. Brown SOAP. 6 Hogsheads Antigua RUM. 10 do. N. E. do. 10 Pipes Holland GIN. 5 do. Cognac BRANDY , superior quality. March 20. tf 515
WANTED TO CHARTER, An American vessel of about 150 tons burthen, for Europe, for which a cargo is now ready. Apply to MOSES MYERS. March 13. tf 492
FOR BOURDEAUX, The staunch well built Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, Master.— Will be ready to receive her cargo in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to Messrs. Galligo, Richard & Co. Richmond; Ramaut, Gerson & Co. Petersburg; or to JAMES MAURICE & CO. March 8. tf 478
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fine fast sailing ship MOSES MYERS, Joseph Brock, Master.— For freight apply to the master on board. March 6. tf 471
FOR CHARTER, The Brig WARREN, Solomon Denison, Master.— A new vessel, burthen 1500 barrels flour, and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board or to WILLIAM PENNOCK. March 4. tf 469
I WANT TO CHARTER, A BRITISH VESSEL, of about 200 tons burthen, for Europe. MOSES MYERS. February 25. tf 483
NOW LANDING From board the Ships Juno and Courtney , from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM. For sale by WILLIAM PENNOCK. WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER, THE SHIPS JANE , of 417 Tons. JUNO , of 260 do. COURTNEY , of 200 do. All ready to receive cargoes. January 21. tf 558
A vessel of about 150 to 200 tons burthen is wanted on Charter, for Jamaica. JOHN GRANBERY. February 18. tf 434
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels. In complete order to receive a cargo. C. & F. WHITTLE. February 19. tf 410
Landing from on board the Schooner Brave , Darius Fribbee, Master, from St. Vincent, at Commerce-Street Wharf, 35 Puncheons RUM. 13 Hogsheads MOLASSES. For sale by PHINEHAS DANA & CO. March 4. tf 415
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active Youth to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to Two ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 5
NOTICE. Having given Mr. STEPHENS PANHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co. January 2. tf
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig Commerce , from London, and Ship Brutus , from Liverpool, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
LANDING ON GIBSON'S WHARF, The Cargo of the Brig Betsy , Captain OLDEN, from Havana, CONSISTING OF 193 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 70 Tons Campache LOGWOOD. 22 Logs MAHOGANY. For Sale, apply to EDWARD ROBERTS. ALSO FOR SALE, 800 Spanish HIDES , in good order. 35 Pipes Tenerife WINE. 10 Hogsheads Pennington's LOAF SUGAR. 54 Bales COTTON. March 22. 3w 521
LIVERPOOL SALT, Loose and in Sacks, now on board the ship Two Generals . JOHN PROUDFIT. March 22. tf 520
SINGING SCHOOL. THOSE Ladies who wish to attend the Singing School, are respectfully informed, that the days of meeting will be Mondays and Fridays, at the Presbyterian Church, at 4 o'clock. The Gentlemen are requested to give their attendance at the house of Mrs. Patterson, on the same evening at 7 o'clock. NATHANIEL FITZ. March 22. tf 519
THE NORFOLK RACES, WILL COMMENCE On WHITSON MONDAY , the 3rd of June. 1st Day, a Sweepstake for 3 years old Colts, one mile heats, 8lbs. on each; 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the mags intended to run must be described to the Subscriber, by the 1st of May, at which time the Subscription closes. To this there are four 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 100 lbs. on each, 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the mags must be described, and the Subscription will close as above. To this there are three Subscribers. On the same day, there will be a Give and Take Sweepstake, two mile heats, 50 dollars entrance. 3d 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 my other person 10 dollars. 5th Day, a Purse of 200 dollars, 2 mile heats, weight for age; entrance 1 dollar. The Bays will be expected to be dressed in a Jockey like manner, and the entrance will be made with the Subscriber the day preceding each day's running. * * * Stable and Litter found gratis. R. H. COCKE. March 6. ft & law 473
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company, (For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit, 24 Piles 38 feet long, 12 by 12 48 do. 46 do. do. 40 do. 56 do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14 200 Brace, 11 do. 6 by 14 180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 9 300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14 118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14 1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6 17500 Superficial feet of 3 inch plank, 1 in. 30 do. The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—or they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line. The Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.—The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 31. tf 315
NOW LANDING On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Plough-Boy , Captain Davis, from Martinique, 62 Hogsheads, } Muscovado Sugar. 4 Tierces, } 66 Barrels, } 9 do. } COFFEE. WILLIAM PENNOCK. February 15. tf 423
LIVERPOOL SALT, QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well afforded. DUFFEL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20 F. at 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 197
LISBON SALT, For sale, on board the Brig Superior , Captain Wallington Apply to WILLIAM PENNOCK. January 21. tf 399
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM B. LAMB, 30 Puncheons St. Vincent's RUM. 13 Hogsheads and 23 Tierces SUGAR. 10 Pipes French BRANDY. 5 do. GIN. 13 do. Madeira WINE. 10 Quarter Casks SHERRY. 10 Cases CLARET. 10 Hogsheads do. 12 Bags GINGER. 1 Case Black SATTINS. 3 do. Irish LINEN. 7 Bales India COTTONS. 3 Trunks CALICOES , &c. February 13. tf 415
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 12 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qt. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE , in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK —and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
Pursuant to a Resolution of the Board of Directors, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk, will be open on SATURDAY next, for the receipt of deposits, and that the day of Discount will be on Tuesday in every week, to commence on the 26th instant.—All Bills or Notes offered for Discount, must be lodged at the Bank before 5 o'clock the preceding day. (FORM OF A NOTE.) 180 _____ dollars. _____ days after date _____ promise to pay to _____ or order, negotiable at the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk, _____ dollars. Cents, for value received. THOMAS WILLIAMSON, Cashier. March 20. 6 516
A CHOICE PARCEL OF ENGLISH CHEESE, And 400 Barrels FLOUR. FOR SALE BY W. HARTSHORNE, Jun. March 20. tf 514 300 barrels Superfine FLOUR. 70 hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 100 barrels Mess PORK. FOR SALE, BY C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20. tf 518
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. A few Shares are wanted. Apply to JOHN COWPER. March 20. tf 517
FOR SALE, LOGWOOD AND MAHOGANY, Just received per the Schooner Delight from Honduras, viz. 26 Tons LOGWOOD. 3000 Feet MAHOGANY in LOGS. 2500 do. do. PLANK. Of very superior quality—Apply to JOHN GRANBERY. March 11. 4w 434
CITY OF JERUSALEM. A MODEL, in Wood and Wax, of that ancient and oriental City, as it stood when our Saviour died upon the cross, and as Josephus has described it, when it stood in its primitive state. The principal transactions of our Saviour, from the time of his being taken until his Crucifixion. The glorious Temple of Solomon, with all its wonderful outworks, the fame of which, together with the amazing wealth and grandeur of King Solomon, drew the Queen of the South, to visit him at his Court, to behold his amazing wonders, and on sight of them confessed that fame fell short of what she beheld, as it far exceeded her expectations. This famous model being so well known in the United States, as well as in the West Indies, and being the production of an American artist, is allowed, by all who honour it with their company, to be a masterpiece of workmanship, so that a further comment is deemed unnecessary. The whole of this work is comprised in 16 feet by 9, and may be seen at the house of Mr. Dayton, head of Commerce-Street, at the small price of 50 cents for grown persons, (half price for children) from 10 in the morning till 9 in the evening. March 4. tf 468
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and Wh. Oak Hhd. STAVES —and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. Gilliat & Mackinder. November 6. tf 222
A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. January 11. tf 356
REMOVAL. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Have removed to Holt's Wharf, where they will dispose of on moderate terms, by WHOLESALE only, Jamaica, } Antigua, } RUM. Windward Islands, } London Particular and Brazil Madeira WINE. London Particular and London Market Tenerife do. Holland GENEVA , and empty GIN CASES. Apple BRANDY. Linseed OIL , in Casks and Jugs. Spirits of TURPENTINE. Black VARNISH. 600 Barrels Dpt TURPENTINE. Dutch Writing PAPER and QUILLS. PORK, BEEF, SHIP BREAD , &c. &c. BILLS ON LONDON , at 60 days sight. March 6. 4w 474
112 Barrels Burlington Prime Pork. FOR SALE, BY JOHN RORKE & CO. March 15. 498
THIS DAY will be landed from on board the Schooner Hamlet , A choice parcel of fresh New-York BUTTER , in small kegs, and a few casks SCOTCH BARLEY , which will be sold low if immediate application be made to JOHN BROWN, Rothery's Wharf. WHO OFFERS A FEW PIPES OF Old Cognac BRANDY , and London particular MADEIRA WINE , in pipes, hlds. and quarter casks, very low. March 18. tf 508
NANKEENS. 200 Pieces YELLOW NANKEENS. For sale by MARTIN FISK. March 18. tf 510
J. & W. SOUTHGATE, HAVE removed from the Store they lately occupied to the one on the South West corner of Main and Commerce Streets, where they have on hand, an extensive assortment of almost every article suited to the season, and which are offered for sale, wholesale and retail for cash, barter for country or West-India produce, or on short credit. A few casks London PORTER. March 18. 4 511
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
NOTICE. THE Subscribers to the Life of Washington, may receive the 3rd volume by applying to the subscriber, who has received a few copies of the 1st and 2nd volumes, which those that are not supplied may have on application to J. TUCKER. March 18. 3 512
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing, do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s. per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s. do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s. 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Sloop Nancy , from George-Town, South-Carolina, 128 Barrels PITCH. 367 do. TAR. MOSES MYERS. March 11. tf 482
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, March 18, 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 Britannic 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 notices 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 an 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
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, AT HIS BAKE-HOUSE, No. 1, Commerce-Street. 400 Barrels Navy, } 200 do. Ship, } BREAD. 200 do. Pilot, } CRACKERS, Of the first quality, in Barrels, Half Barrels, Quarter Barrels, and Kgs. STEPHEN HARRIS. February 1. tf 382
8 Barrels Pilot, } 56 do. Navy, } BREAD. 125 do. Ship, } 60 do. Superfine, } 40 do. Fine, } FLOUR. 40 do. X Midlings, } 100 do. CORN MEAL—For family use. 10 Hogsheads, } 7 Barrels, } SUGAR. For sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. March 13. tf 457
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 45 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO —Afloat. 78 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 7 do. Old Jamaica do. 10 Pipes 4th proof Cognac, } 11 do. do. Alicante, } BRANDY. 10 do. Holland GIN. 17 Pipes, } 4 Half Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 2 Qt. Casks, } 4 Half do. } 18 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 4 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. 20 Casks well assorted EARTHENWARE. 9 Casks do. GLASSWARE. 59 Quarter Barrels British FF GUN POWDER. 600 Barrels Fine and Superfine FLOUR. A. MACLURE. March 15. tf 495
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker. August 23. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER, WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf
NORFOLK DRAWBRIDGE COMPANY, 11th March, 1805. THE Subscribers to the Stock for erecting a Bridge across the Southern Branch, are hereby requested to pay into the hands of the Treasurer, on or before the second day of April next, Five Dollars on each Share. LUKE WHEELER, WM. PENNOCK, CHRIS: FRY. t2A. 486
A CHOICE PARCEL OF FINE IRISH LINEN, Imported from Dublin, per ship Medford . For sale by MOSES MYERS. February 15. tf 422
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

THE INAUGURAL SPEECH.—On reading this speech we were at first ready to exclaim, "is it not shameful to treat so important a subject with such negligence and carelessness, such inattention to propriety of speech, and with such effrontery!" but a little regard to its general tenor, has shown us how closely the object of the writer is pursued throughout; that object we have no hesitation to say is to cajole the people, to persuade them that every thing in the administration of their affairs goes on in a train perfectly consistent with prudence, policy, and the good of the country. In this point of view we regard it as a laborious endeavour to turn the observation of the people from some points on which it ought to be fixed, and to give a deceptive colouring to others. It is a natural and legitimate descendant of the celebrated speech of 1801, and proceeds upon the same plan; certainly not so filled with fulsome flattery, and patrick professions, but otherwise scarcely less liable to objection. We do not mean to enter into an elaborate examination of all its merits and demerits; but merely, in what follows, to bring forward some of those features which, in our opinion, are not likely to recommend it to any reader who is accustomed to find pleasure in correct composition; or who wishes to see the Presidential Chair the seat of manly dignity, of political candour, and of political veracity.
When we first published this speech we said it was a bad one: our reference was merely to the style in which it is written; the general characteristics of which are flatness and insipidity; the particular defects, want of perspicuity and (perhaps) of grammatical purity. This we have been called upon to establish. Whether we can do so to the full satisfaction of him who gave the challenge, remains to be ascertained. But as the demand was made by an anonymous writer, suppose another "man in a mask", doubtful of our qualifications, should resolve to help us out of the scrape, would we be guilty of any great breach of propriety by paying to his remarks a merited respect, and publishing them as
A COMMUNICATION.
Ego si risi, lividus et mordax videar?
"THE GODS do so to me, and more also,—if the dust of the remnant of FEDERALISM, the scepticks who believe not in the enlightened wisdom and profound erudition of PRESIDENT JEFFERSON, shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me!"
PARAPHRASE (BY A DEMOCRAT) ON THE MESSAGE OF THE KING OF SYRIA
As that exultation which giorioth in Presidential inviolability, and would browbeat all doubting opposition, is a legitimate appropriation of the above boast, so shall the answer that was returned to the original challenge be applied to the present, without any paraphrase—"Let not him that girdeh on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off."
Since those calling themselves the friends of the President have been so wroth because his speech was said to be a bad one, we hope some one of their thrice renowned warriors will exemplify his literary valour, by entering the lists to prove that it is a good one: And should he, with his patron's host, their chariots, and horsemen, gain at last but a left-handed victory, he will not be the first vaunting Belshazzar that has met the same fate.
Let not the champions of the inaugural speech be offended at a little gratuitous premonition: they may be benefited by the advice which regards the strength and thickness of the harness they may use. The Spear of Federalism has often pierced the unwary corslet of Democracy : therefore that caution should not be slighted which directs to useful defence.
Be advised, then, against the unskilful use of Rhetorical Figures, or figures of speech, after the example of your archetype. They will certainly be returned aside and broken by the Federal weapons; that part of the battle they may be appointed to sustain will be left defenceless; and the defeat that must ensue will be lamented by all the intelligent and honest of your own party.
And first be persuaded against the Paronomasia ; that figure which the President uses when he says that the aborigines of this country (the Indians) "have their anti-philosophists , who find an interest in keeping things in their present state" ... that is in ignorance . Now, but for the use of this figure, we should have supposed his meaning to have been that they had among them enemies to the propagation of knowledge and truth, or anti-philosophers : but inasmuch as philosophist comes from philosophism , and this means a false system of knowledge, or pseudo-philosophy , and is distinct from, and opposite to, philosophy , which means true knowledge, or knowledge of the truth; so is anti-philosophist distinct from and opposed to anti-philosophist , as this latter only means an enemy to false systems of teaching knowledge. Really if that be the case, if there are so many anti-philosophists among the Indians, they must be much less democratick than we supposed them to be; and we devoutly wish a continual increase of the number. Should the advocates of the speech contend that pseudology is a more appropriate designation of the above rhetorical figure, we will not dispute the point with them.
This figure has some relation to another which may be inadvertently employed, in imitation of Presidential example; i. e. " false facies ": a phrase of which Mr. Jefferson is peculiarly fond. But whether this is to be solved by paronomasia , metonymy , or pseudology ; or whether, by converting antithesis into a remora , it is to become collateral with tortuous rectitude , pleasant pains , or rough smoothness , is a point upon which we shall not undertake to decide.
* Pursuits of Literature. † A let, or insurmountable obstacle—A New figure in Presidential Rhetorick, which, by uniting an adjective and a substantive of directly opposite characters, creates a kind of Logical Riddle, which,
rectitude, pleasant pains, or rough smoothness, is a point upon which we shall not undertake to decide. But as it appears from the context that falsehoods were intended, we would advise the defenders of Presidential grammatical purity to give this phrase the preference; to have such a "sanctionious reverence for the customs of their ancestors", even "through all time", as to cease the use of such equivocal expressions; and to avoid those stumbling-blocks to the feeble, and snares to the incautious democrat, which cannot but afford subject of critical inquiry to the perspicacious federalist.
After this introductory premonition, we would lead the admirers of the speech to the following sentence, in the exposition of the state of our foreign relations. Having observed that it is our interest to be just, he adds "and history bears witness to the fact, that a just nation is trusted on its word, when recourse is had to armaments and ways to bridle others."—What does this mean? Does it mean that if we, the just nation, give our word to live peaceably, armaments and wars will not be resorted to with any reference to us; but that all nations with which we may have any relation, will live in perfect security, from a conviction that because we have not hitherto committed any acts of injustice, we will not commit any in future?—Does it mean that a preparation for war, is a certain indication that war must ensue, and that we should therefore avoid preparation, because we are just?—Or does it mean that the fame of our justice shall operate like fleets and armies with our enemies, and secure to us (with the least possible force) an advantageous peace?—Whether either or all of these meanings be intended, or whether the remark has any distinct signification, is to us a matter of doubt. If either be correct, it is, we apprehend, such political philosophy as, however well it may appear on paper, however plausible in the closet, will not do in the field—The Barbary States will not understand it; nor will it have much weight upon the courts of St. James, St. Cloud, or Madrid. We think that the exposition, however considered was not "soundly calculated"—We object to another expression in the same paragraph—"We have done them justice on all occasions, favour where favour was lawful"—To do them favour we humbly conceive is not a grammatical phrase—we may perform acts of favour or of friendship, to promote the interests of a nation with which we are in amity, provided they do not injure another friendly nation, which is what Mr. Jefferson means; but the expression even if otherwise correct, cannot be so unless favour were written in the plural, or preceded by the article, if only one favour was intended.
Respecting the aborigines of this country, whose fate he would commiserate, he gives the following luminous sentence—"Endowed with the faculties and the rights of men, breathing an ardent love of liberty and independence, and occupying a country which left them no desire but to be undisturbed, the stream of overflowing population from other regions, directed itself on these shores."—It appears plainly to us that, in this sentence, the case absolute , "endowed," i. e. being endowed forms the nominative of the verb direct ; and as a cause produces its effects, so the endowments, faculties, and rights of the aboriginal inhabitants of America, stated as the cause of their being invaded. Either this is the case or else the endowments must apply to the shores, it would then read—"On these shores, endowed with the faculties and rights of men &c. the stream of overflowing population directed itself": or to the stream, and then it would read—"the stream of overflowing population, endowed with the faculties and rights of men &c. directed itself on these shores." If an aversion to English customs in general, has not prejudiced the minds of the admirers of this speech against the English language itself, we would advise them to make themselves acquainted with the nature of the absolute case , sometimes designated the ablative absolute . A knowledge of this case might have preserved this sentence from constructions so different from that which its author intended. If we dare presume to interpret the idea of Mr. Jefferson, we would suppose he meant to say something to this effect—"The aboriginal inhabitants of these countries I have regarded with the commiseration their history inspires. Though endowed with the faculties and the rights of men, breathing an ardent love of liberty and independence, and occupying a country which left them no desire but to be undisturbed, yet being without power to divert, or habits to contend against, the stream of overflowing population which, from other regions, directed itself to their shores, they have been overwhelmed by the current, or driven before it."—We object to a stream directing itself on —to direct being to aim at or to point against , but not on , an object: we object also to the use of the relative pronoun these in this place, as it has no proper relation to the aboriginal inhabitants, whose shores are intended; it ought to read their shores .
Mr. Jefferson, however he may express himself, wishes in this place to commiserate the fate of the aboriginal inhabitants of the United States; and to lament their being "overwhelmed by the current of invasion, or driven before it"—but, in the peroration of his speech, he expresses gratitude to "that Being who led our fathers, as Israel of old, from their native land, and planted them in a country flowing with all the comforts & necessaries of life; who has covered our [political] infancy with his providence"; &c.—We do not mean to contrast the commiseration for the invasion of the natives, with thankfulness for the
if you wait to solve it, will prove an insurmountable obstacle to your ever getting to the end of the sentence into which it may be introduced.—We were at first disposed to class this under the figure Aporia , as it appeared as if the President was truly in doubt how to begin, how to proceed in, or how to end, his accusation. This happy union of the false with true , reminds us of a remark, we believe, in Tom Thumb—"So have I seen
"Those whose symonyma was just and true, And those who liken'd things not like at all!"
providence that directed our fathers to a successful invasion.—Our intention is to notice his acknowledgement that they were conducted by the hand of the omnipotent and only GOD, and the avowal of his belief that he is THE SAME BEING "who led Israel of old". If this be his real belief, away with charges of Deism ; for if he believes in the Mosaic History and dispensation, it may be safely inferred that he believes the scriptures to be the word of GOD; and, consequently, that he must believe in the religion of CHRIST, foretold and exemplified in those sacred records. If we compare with this some of his former expressions which would seem to indicate a contrary opinion, it is not that we may exult in the contradiction, but that we may rejoice in the change—for a change we think it is.
In his notes on Virginia, when speaking of the shells found on high mountains, he is led to inquire whether an universal deluge might not have been the cause of their being found so remote from the sea, and on such elevated situations; but, in this investigation, he calls the Mosaic account of the deluge "a tradition of the Egyptians and Hebrews, which, according to them, were 2300 years before the Christian era". That he did not believe the truth of it, as in the scriptures, is evident not merely from his supposing it to be a partial deluge , overflowing Egypt and Armenia only, but also from his using the same arguments against the belief of an universal deluge (that is the inadequacy of natural causes to produce such effect) as the Canonico Recufero has used to overthrow the belief of the Mosaic account of the age of the world, from a philosophical investigation of the Lava of Mount Aetna.
We may be pardoned for this digression, into which we were led by the pleasure which it gives us to trace every conviction of the truth of religion. We now return; and since the last glance at the speech brought us to the peroration, we shall, for the present, pass over the middle part.
The president concludes by what will hold the place of piety; but we are sorry to see that his religious trust had not a primary place, in the expression of the hope of those aids which should enable him to execute the duties of his office rightfully .—His first trust is in himself —"I fear not that any motives of interest may lead me astray. I am sensible of no passion which could seduce me knowingly from the path of justice"—he adds, however, that "the weaknesses of human nature, and the limits of his own understanding, will (we presume he means may, for we cannot suppose a predetermination that they shall) produce errors of judgment," injurious to the interests of his constituents. His next trust is in the people —"I shall need therefore all the indulgence I have hitherto experienced". His supplementary trust is in "that Being in whose hands we are"—But here arises our critical objection —"and to whose goodness I ask you to join with me in supplications that he will so enlighten the minds of your servants" &c.—The goodness of God, one of his attributes, is here made an intercessory power between us and God. Though preachers, in that diffusion and verbosity to which they are addicted, may have sometimes, metonymically, substituted an attribute of the Deity for the Deity himself; yet we are inclined to suppose that if ever an attribute was addressed as the object of religious worship, it must have been in the Conventicle ; and if such address was made it must have been metaphorically , and the metaphor preserved throughout.—But in the present instance there is not the merit even of that degree of consistency—"To whose goodness I ask you to join with me in supplications that HE will so enlighten" &c.—Here are two distinct objects of worship designated, intercession being considered the function of the one, and the power to enlighten that of the other; whence we may conclude that if he got his religious phraseology from the Conventicle , his idea of the doctrine of mediation he may have received from the Church of Rome, whose worshippers approach the Saviour of the World through the Virgin Mary, and address their supplications to her, but not with such inconsistency of speech as is here exhibited. This impropriety would have been avoided had he written, as perhaps was intended, "to whom I ask you to join with me in supplication that he will" &c.
Such are some of the excellencies of a speech which we are called upon to admire: whose perfection is triumphantly declared: and whose inviolability is guarded and defended by the noli me tangere of democracy. But these are not all its beauties, a few more of which remain to be unfolded hereafter.
* It is hoped that the President will not forfeit the favour of his friends by this apparently unguarded confession of his faith; for it is a notorious fact that almost all the infidels and scepticks in the United States belong to our dominant and exclusive Republicans. This suggests matter of curious inquiry; to wit—"What are the relative homogeneous principles of DEMOCRACY and INFIDELITY, that they thus approximate and coalesce?"—Is it because they are both Latitudinarian , and possess more negative than positive qualities?—Or because they, Proteus-like, can at pleasure change shapes, and be made to mean any thing or nothing?—Let the learned decide.
We understand that letters have been received from Philadelphia confirming the report of the French having gained possession of Dominica—It is also said that a letter has been received by a gentleman in New-York from his steward in Dominica, stating the island to be then in possession of the French.
Captain Bowie of the brig General Washington, 33 days from Teneriffe (several days later than the arrival at New-York) had not heard any thing of the taking of Madeira, nor of a war between England and Portugal.
Extract of a letter from Albany, dated March 13. "The Bill for incorporating the Merchants Bank, passed the Senate this day. The Charter is limited to the year 1818. The State have the privilege of subscribing for three hundred shares, and are to receive one hundred as a gratuity. On the first clause of the Bill the votes were 14 to 12—after going through it, on the final question "shall the Bill pass" there
were 15 to 11. Great exertions were made after the first section of the Bill had passed, to substitute, by way of amendment, a clause to oblige the present Stockholders to give up their shares and have new books opened by commissioners to be appointed to take subscriptions for the whole capital, but it would not go down." (Evening Post.)
We learn by the brig Washington, from Teneriffe, that two or three days previous to her sailing a Packet arrived there with the intelligence that Great Britain had declared War against Portugal, and that the former had attacked and taken possession of Madeira. N. Y. Com. Adv.
PHILADELPHIA, March 19.
By Capt. Gilden, arrived this morning from Martinique, we have received the following interesting information, which may serve as a comment on the pretended overtures for Peace by Bonaparte:— Captain Gilden sailed from Vieuxfort, (Mart.) the 28th Feb. Two days previous to which he learned, that a French fleet had arrived at Fort-Royal; remained there one night, and next morning proceeded to attack Dominica. On the 16th, abreast of Rousseau, was boarded by an officer from a French frigate, who informed that on the 24th, they had taken Dominica, after an engagement of 14 hours, in which they had lost 20 men. There were seven frigates at anchor close in the harbour. He also informed, that the admiral's ship had set the town of Rousseau on fire, the greater part of which was consumed. The French fleet consisted of seven sail of the line, five frigates, and four transports. They had a passage of 60 days from Rochefort. Another fleet, consisting of the same number of vessels, had sailed from Toulon for the West-Indies, and was hourly expected. The fleet from Rochefort, on their passage, had captured a British cutter.
[By recurring to dates, it will be perceived, that the above fleet must have sailed from France about the latter end of December, immediately subsequent to Bonaparte's assuming the Imperial dignity, and at the very moment when he was attempting to impress on England the belief of a pacific disposition on his part. The pursuit of a policy so treacherous and dishonourable, cannot fail to protract and aggravate the war.]
BERMUDA, March 9.
Wednesday came in from a cruise his majesty's ship Leander, capt. Talbot, with the French frigate La Ville de Milan, commanded by Monsieur de Reynaud, capitaine de Vaisseau, and member of the Legion of honour, and Monsieur Gillet capitaine de frigate, under jury-masts, which ship had been taken by the Leander; and also with his majesty's ship Cleopatra, captain Sir Robert Laurie, Bart. also under jury-masts, retaken by the Leander. A very desperate engagement had taken place between the Cleopatra and La Ville de Milan, which ended in the capture of the former, and of which the following are some of the particulars, stated as accurately as we have been able to procure them:
About 10 o'clock A. M. of the 16th of Feb. La Ville de Milan hove in sight, and the Cleopatra gave chase, hoisting American colours to induce the other to bring to. La Ville de Milan however continued her course, and the Cleopatra, (though under a press of sail) could not come up with her so as to bring her to action, until half past 2 o'clock P. M. of the 17th of Feb. when the action commenced and was continued with great fury on both sides, within half a cable's length. During two hours and a half, the Cleopatra had greatly the advantage, notwithstanding the great superiority of the force of the enemy, and would in all probability have soon obliged the French ship to surrender, (having at 5 P. M. shot away her main top-sail yard and her masts being very much wounded,) had not the wheel of the Cleopatra been unfortunately struck with a shot, which rendered it immovable and the rudder at the same time so choked as to be wholly incapable of directing the movements of the ship. The Cleopatra having shot ahead, was, at the moment of the wheel's being struck with the shot, attempting to cross the bows of the French ship, so as to rake her, when the enemy (seeing the accident which had happened, and that she was wholly unmanageable,) with the wind on his beam, and a heavy swell, run his head and bowsprit over the Cleopatra's quarter-deck; and availing himself of his great superiority in numbers, under a tremendous fire from his musketry, which almost cleared the Cleopatra's decks, attempted to board. They were, however, with the greatest bravery, driven back by the gallant few who yet remained to defend the ship. An attempt was now made to hoist the fore-top-mast stay-sail, and to set the sprit-sail topsail, in order to get clear of the enemy's ship; but the men ordered to do this duty, were all killed by the musketry of the other ship, and the Cleopatra being now able to bring only two guns to bear upon the French ship, and that with very little effect, from her superior height, and the French musketry sweeping the decks, the enemy at length succeeded in boarding, and at a quarter past 5 P. M. (after a severe and bloody conflict of near three hours) the Cleopatra was obliged to give over an ineffectual resistance, and to surrender to such a superior force—aided as it was by an unfortunate accident. After the action the Cleopatra was a mere wreck, having no masts standing but her mizen-mast; her fore-mast, main-mast, and also her bow-sprit, having been shot away; and the next morning the French ship had no masts standing but her fore-mast; her main-mast and mizen-mast having gone over the side.
To form a just opinion of the very gallant defence made by the Cleopatra, in this severe action with a frigate of such superior strength, it is only necessary to state the comparative force and numbers on board the two vessels.—La Ville de Milan was laid down for a 74, is a ship of 1200 tons burthen, with 15 ports of a side upon her main-deck, upon which she had mounted in the action twenty-six French eighteen pounders, each carrying a twenty-two pound shot; 14 long nine pounders upon her quarter-deck, and 6 long 9 pounders upon her fore-castle; with a crew of 360 men, besides 20 French officers, and a number of soldiers who were going passengers to France.—The Cleopatra mounts 32 twelve pounders, and had 199 men in this action; so that in size, number of men, and weight of metal, La Ville de Milan was nearly double the force of the Cleopatra. There were twenty two men killed and thirty six wounded on board the Cleopatra; among the latter were seven officers, including Mr. Mitchell, (the eldest son of Sir Andrew Mitchell,) who was dangerously wounded in the shoulder. We have not heard how many were killed and wounded on board the French ship; among the former was Monsieur Reynaud, the Capitaine de Vaisseau, and among the latter Monsieur Gillet, the Captain of the frigate. After the Cleopatra had been about a week in the possession of the French frigate, the Leander, Capt. Talbot, most fortunately hove in sight, and after a short chase, took both ships, (without the least resistance on their part,) and brought them with her into this port. The action happened about three degrees to the southward of this island.
LONDON.
DECLARATION. DOWNING-STREET, January 1803.
From the moment that hostilities had commenced between Great-Britain and France, a sufficient ground of War against Spain, on the part of Great-Britain, necessarily followed from the treaty of St. Ildefonso,

if not disclaimed by Spain. That treaty in fact, identified Spain with the Republican Government of France, by a virtual acknowledgement of unqualified vassalage, and by specific stipulations of unconditional offence. By the Articles of that Treaty, Spain engaged to furnish a stated contingent of Naval and Military force for the prosecution of any war in which the French Republic might think proper to engage. She specifically surrendered any right, or pretension, to enquire into the nature, origin, or justice of that war. She stipulated, in the first instance, a contingent of troops and ships, which of itself, comprises no moderate proportion of the means at her disposal; but in the event of this contingent being at any time found insufficient for the purpose of France, she further bound herself to put into a state of activity the utmost force, both by sea and land, that it should be in her power to collect. She covenanted that this force should be at the disposal of France, to be employed completely, or separately, for the annoyance of the common enemy; thus submitting her entire power and resources to be used as the instruments of French ambition and aggression, and to be applied in whatever proportion France might think proper, for the avowed purpose of endeavouring to subvert the government, and destroy the national existence of Great-Britain. The character of such a treaty gave Great-Britain an incontestible right to declare that Spain, that unless she decidedly renounced the treaty, or gave assurances that she would not perform the obligations of it, she would not be considered as a Neutral Power.
This right, however, from prudent reasons, and from motives of forbearance and tenderness towards Spain, was not exercised in its full extent; and, in consequence of assurances of a pacific disposition on the part of the Spanish government, his Majesty did not, in the first instance, insist on a distinct and formal renunciation of the treaty. It does not appear that any express demand of succour had been made by France before the month of July, one thousand eight hundred and three; and on the first notification of the war, his Majesty's Minister at Madrid was led to believe, in consequence of communications which passed between him and the Spanish government, that his Catholic Majesty did not consider himself as necessarily bound by the mere fact of existence of a war between Great-Britain and France, without subsequent explanations and discussion, to fulfil the stipulations of the treaty of St. Ildefonso, though the article of that treaty would certainly give rise to a very different interpretation. In the month of October a convention was signed, by which Spain agreed to pay to France a certain sum monthly in lieu of the naval and military succour which they had stipulated by the treaty to provide, but of the amount of this sum, or of the nature of any other stipulations which that Convention might contain, no official information whatever was given.
It was immediately stated by his Majesty's Minister at Madrid to the Spanish government, that a subsidy as large as that which they were supposed to pay to France, far exceeded the bounds of forbearance; that it could only meet with a temporary compliance, as, if it was continued, it might prove in fact a greater injury than any other hostility. In reply to these remonstrances, it was represented as an expedient to gain time, and assurances were given, which were confirmed by circumstances, which came to his Majesty's knowledge from other quarters, that the disposition of the Spanish Government would induce them to extricate themselves from this engagement if the course of events should admit of their doing so with safety.
When his Majesty had first reason to believe that such a convention was concluded, he directed his Minister at Madrid to declare that his forbearing to consider Spain as an enemy must depend in a great degree upon the amount of the succours, and upon her maintaining a perfect neutrality in all respects; but that it would be impossible for him to consider a permanent payment, to the amount of that which was stated to have been in agitation, in any other light than as a direct subsidy for war. His Majesty's Envoy was directed, therefore, first to protest against the Convention, as a violation of neutrality, and a justifiable cause of war; secondly, to declare that our abstaining from hostilities must depend upon it being only a temporary measure, and that we must be at liberty to consider a perseverance in it as a cause of war; thirdly, that the entrance of any French troops into Spain must be refused; fourthly, that any naval preparation must be a great cause of jealousy, and any attempt to give naval assistance to France an immediate cause of war; fifthly, that the Spanish ports must remain open to our Commerce, and that our ships of war must have equal treatment with those of France. His Majesty's Minister was also instructed, if any French troops entered Spain, or he received authentic information of any naval armaments preparing for the assistance of France, to leave Madrid, and to give immediate notice to our naval commanders, that they might proceed to hostilities without the delay that might be occasioned by a reference at home.
The execution of these instructions produced a variety of discussions; during which his Majesty's Minister told Mr. Cevallos, in answer to his question, whether a continuance of such pecuniary succours to France would be considered as a ground of war, and whether he was authorised to declare it?—That he was so authorised, and that war would be the infallible consequence.—It was however still thought desirable by his Majesty to postpone, if possible, the decision of this question; and it was therefore stated in the instructions to his Minister at Madrid, that as the subsidy was represented by the Spanish government to be merely a temporary measure, his Majesty might still continue to overlook it for a time; but that his decision in this respect must depend upon knowing the precise nature of all the stipulations between Spain and France, and upon the Spanish government being determined to cause their neutrality to be respected in all other particulars. That until these questions were answered in a satisfactory manner, and the Convention communicated to him, he could give no positive answer whether he would make the pecuniary succours a cause of war or not.
Before the receipt of these instructions, dated January 21, 1804, the report of some naval armaments in the ports of Spain had occasioned a fresh correspondence between his Majesty's minister and the Spanish government. In one of these notes presented by the former, he declares that if the King was forced to begin a war, he would want no other declaration than what he had already made. The answers of the Spanish government were at first of an evasive nature; his Majesty's minister closed the correspondence on his part by a note delivered on the 11th of February, in which he declares that all further forbearance on the part of England must depend upon the cessation of all naval armaments, and a prohibition of the sale of prizes in their ports; and unless these points were agreed to without modification, he had orders to leave Madrid. On the second of these points a satisfactory answer was given, and orders issued accordingly; on the first a reference was made to former declarations. To the question about disclosing the treaty with France no satisfactory answer was ever given.—As however no naval preparations appeared to be proceeding at that period in the ports of Spain, the matter was allowed to remain there for a time.
In the month of July 1804, the government of Spain gave assurance of their faithful and settled neutrality, and disavowed any orders to arm in their ports; yet, in the
were recent, and a confident reliance reposed in them, the British charge d'Affaires received advice from the Admiral commanding his Majesty's ships off the port of Ferrol, that reinforcements of soldiers and sailors had arrived through Spain for the French fleets at Toulon and Ferrol. On this intelligence two notes were presented to the Spanish minister, but no answer was received to either of them. Towards the end of the month of September information was received in London from the British Admiral stationed off Ferrol, that orders had actually been given by the court of Madrid for arming, without loss of time, at that port, four ships of the line, two frigates, and other smaller vessels, that (according to his intelligence) similar orders had been given at Carthagena and Cadiz, and particularly that three first-rate ships of the line were directed to sail from the last mentioned port; and as an additional proof of hostile intentions, that orders had been given to arm the packets as in time of war.
Thereupon there appeared a direct and unequivocal violation of the terms on which the continuance of peace had been acquiesced in; previous notice having been given to the Spanish government, that a state of war would be the immediate consequence of such a measure, his Majesty on this event stood almost pledged to an instant commencement of hostilities; the King, however, preferred a persevering adherence to a system of moderation so congenial to his disposition; he resolved to leave an opening for accommodation if Spain should be still allowed the liberty to adopt the course prescribed by a just sense of her own interests and security.—It is here worthy of remark, that the groundless and ungrateful imputations thrown out against his Majesty's conduct by the Spanish manifesto, are built upon the foundation of his forbearance alone. Had his Majesty exercised, without reserve, his just rights of war, the representation so falsely asserted, and insidiously dwelt upon, could not have been even stated under any colourable pretext; the indulgence, therefore, which postponed the actual stage of war, was not only misrepresented, but transformed into ground of complaint, because the forbearance extended to the aggressors, was not carried to a dangerous and inadmissible extreme. In consequence of the intelligence above stated, directions were sent to his Majesty's Minister at Madrid, to make representations and remonstrances to the Spanish court, to demand explanations relative to the existing conventions between Spain and France; and, above all, to insist that the naval armaments in their ports, should be placed on the same footing as they were previous to the commencement of hostilities between Great-Britain and France; and he was further directed, explicitly to state to the Spanish government, that his Majesty felt a duty imposed upon him, to take, without delay, every measure of precaution; and particularly, that of giving orders to his Admiral off the port of Ferrol to prevent any of the Spanish ships of war sailing from that port, or any additional ships of war from entering it.
No substantial redress, no satisfactory explanation, was afforded in consequence of these repeated representations; whilst, under the cover of his Majesty's forbearance, the enemy had received considerable remittances of treasure, together with the facility of procuring other supplies.
Every circumstance of the general conduct of Spain was peculiarly calculated to excite the vigilant attention of the British government—the removal of Spanish ships out of their docks, to make room for the accommodation of the men of war of France—the march of French troops and seamen through the Spanish Territory—the equipment of naval armaments at Ferrol—the consideration that the junction of this armament with the French already in that harbour, would create a decided superiority of numbers over his Majesty's squadron cruising off that port—the additional naval exertions, and the consequent increase of expense which this conduct of Spain necessarily imposed upon Great-Britain. All these together required those precautions both of representation and action, to which his Majesty had immediate recourse. While official notice was given of his Majesty's intention to adopt those necessary measures, the Spanish government was at the same time assured, that his Majesty still felt an earnest desire to maintain a good understanding with Spain; but that the continuance of such a state of things must be subject to the condition of abstaining, on their part, from all hostile preparation, and on making, without hesitation or reserve, that full and explicit disclosure of the nature and extent of the subsisting engagements with France, which had hitherto been so frequently and so fruitlessly demanded.
The precautions adopted by his Majesty were such only as he deemed indispensably necessary to guard against the augmentation by Spain of her means of naval preparation during the discussion, and against the possible consequences of the safe arrival of the expected American treasure in the Spanish ports: an event which has more than once, in former times, become the epoch of the terminating of discussions, and of the commencement of hostility on the part of Spain. The orders issued by his Majesty, on this occasion, to the Admirals commanding his fleets, afford the most striking example of a scrupulous and indulgent forbearance; the most strict limitation was given, as to the extent and object of the measures proposed; and the execution of those orders was guarded with the strongest injunctions to avoid, by every means consistent with the attainment of their object any act of violence or hostility against the dominions of subject of his Catholic Majesty. The hostile preparations in the harbour of Ferrol rendered it necessary in the first instance, that reinforcement should be added to the squadron cruising off that port; and orders were at the same time conveyed to the British Admirals, to send intimation to the Spanish Government of the instructions they had received, and of their determination in consequence to resist, under the present circumstances, the sailing either of the French or Spanish fleets, if any attempt for that purpose should be made by either of them. His Majesty's pleasure was at the same time signified, that they were not to detain, in the first instance, any ship belonging to his Catholic Majesty, sailing from a port of Spain; but to require the Commander of such ships to return directly to the port from whence she came, and only, in the event of his refusing to comply with such requisition, to detain or send her to Gibraltar or to England.
Further directions were given not to detain any Spanish homeward bound ships of war, unless they should have treasure on board, nor merchant ships of that nation however laden, on any account whatever. That, in the prosecution of these measures of precaution, many valuable lives should have been sacrificed, is a subject of much regret to his Majesty, who laments it as an event produced alone by an unhappy concurrence of circumstances, but which can in no degree affect the merits of the case. The question of the just principle and due exercise of his Majesty's rights, rests upon every foundation of the laws of nature and of nations, which enjoin and justify the adoption of such measures as are requisite for defence, and the prevention of aggression.
It remains only further to observe, that if any additional proof were requisite of the wisdom and necessity of precautionary measures, that proof would be found even in the declaration relied upon in the Manifesto of Spain, in which its government now states itself to have contemplated from the beginning of the War, the necessity of making itself a party to it, in support of the pretensions of France, expressly declaring, that Spain and Holland, who treated
conjointly with France at Amiens, and whose interests and political reasons were so closely connected with her, must have with difficulty refrained from taking part against the injuries and insults offered to their ally.
It will further appear, by a reference to the dates and result of the several representations made by his Majesty's Charge d'Affaires at the Court of Spain, that the detention of the Spanish treasure ships never was in question during the discussions which preceded his departure from Madrid. That ground of complaint, therefore, which has since been so much relied upon, formed no part of the motive of the previous hostile character so strongly manifested by the Spanish Court in their mode of treating the points in discussion, nor of the final rupture of the negotiation at Madrid.
On the 26th of October, 1804, His Majesty's Charge d'Affaires presented a Note to the Spanish Minister, in which the following conditions were insisted upon, as preliminary to the appointment of a Minister from Great-Britain, who might treat of the adjustment of other matters which remained for discussion. The conditions were three: first, that the orders given at Ferrol, Cadiz and Carthagena, should be countermanded, as well for the equipment of ships of war in any of those ports, as for their removal from one of those ports to another. Secondly, that not only the present armaments should be discontinued, but that the establishment of ships of war in the different ports should be replaced on the footing on which they stood at the commencement of hostilities between England and France. Thirdly, that a full disclosure should be made of the existing engagements, and of the future intentions of Spain with respect to France. From the period above mentioned, to the 2d of November, several official Notes passed between His Majesty's Charge d'Affaires and the Spanish Minister, consisting, with little variation in tenour, of urgent demands of satisfaction on the one side, and of evasive and unsatisfactory replies on the other. After repeated delays and reiterated applications, his Majesty's Charge d'Affaires received his passports on the 7th of November, and departed from Madrid on the 14th of that month. During the whole of this Negotiation, no mention was made of the detention of the Spanish treasure ships, nor does it any where appear that an account had been received at Madrid of that transaction. It is evident, therefore, notwithstanding the attempt made by the Spanish Court to avail itself of that event, in the Manifesto which has been since published, that the state of the war must equally have arisen between Great-Britain and Spain, had the detention never taken place, and that, in point of fact, the rupture ultimately took place upon grounds distinct from, and totally unconnected with, that measure.
The leading circumstances which characterize the reiterated abuse of his Majesty's moderation, were each of them of a nature to have exhausted any less settled system of lenity and forbearance. Succour afforded to his enemies; explanations refused or evaded, after repeated demands; conditions refused or evaded, after distinct notice that on them depended the continuance of Peace. Such has been the conduct of the Spanish Court, and it is under these circumstances that his Majesty finds the domineering influence of France exerted, and the Spanish nation in a state of declared and open war.
His Majesty appeals with confidence to all Europe for the acknowledgment of his exemplary moderation in the whole course of these transactions. His Majesty feels with regret the necessity which places him in a state of hostility with Spain; and would, with heartfelt satisfaction observe, on the part of that nation, the assumption of a more dignified sense of national importance and a more independent exertion of sovereign rights. His Majesty would indeed be most happy to discover in the Councils of Spain, a reviving sense of the ancient feelings and honourable propensities which have at all times been so congenial to the Spanish character, and which, in better times, have marked the conduct of its government. His Majesty will, on his part, eagerly embrace the first opportunity thus offered, of resuming a state of peace and confidence with a nation which has so many ties of common interest to connect it with Great-Britain, and which he has hitherto been even disposed to regard with sentiments of the utmost consideration and esteem.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED,
British brig Sprig, Williams, 60 days from Guernsey, Ballast, Warren Ashley.
Ship William-Littlejohn, Forrest, 7 weeks from Londonderry, Linens, to the Master, bound to New-York, having sprung a leak, put in to refit—12th inst. in lat. 32, 56, long. 61, 20, spoke schooner Fame, of and from Sullivan, 9 days out, bound to Dominica.
Schooner Betsey, Berry, 29 days from Trinidad, Sugar & Molasses, Robertson and Brown.—Left there 22d February, brigs Russell, Newton, Rhode-Island; Mount Vernon, Law, do. Dove, Perkins, Norwich; Exchange, Prince, Salem; schooners Brothers Return, Scott, Georgetown; Willing-Maid, Ashley, Edenton; Saint Patrick, Beckford, Salem, just arrived; Ceres, Walker, from Newbern, arrived the day captain B. sailed—March 6, in lat. 24, 40, spoke ship Ann, Burdock, of and from New-York, bound to Jamaica.
Schooner Maryland-Mary, Newell, 9 days from Bermuda, Rum, Sugar & Coffee, T. O'Connor.
Ship Moultie, McClenaghan, 5 days from New-York, Ballast, George Murray, & co.
British sloop Julia-Anna, Stowe, 8 days from Bermuda, Ballast, John Granbery.
Ship Perseverance, Folsanbee, 10 days from Newburyport, Rum, Robert Gibson.
Schooner Success, Town, 4 days from Philadelphia.
Ship Charles, Chauncey, 7 days from Portsmouth, Ballast.
Brig Mary, Wood, 43 days from Cadiz, Salt, Wine, and Fruit, Moses Myers.—Ship Roba & Betsey, Richardson, sailed for this port 8 days before.—Ship Julia, Vickery, was to sail in a few days—14 ships of the line were fitting out—several American vessels had arrived with their registers endorsed by the British admiral—among which was the ship Julia-Anna, from Bourdeaux—permission had been granted to ships with grain to enter on account of the scarcity. Flour 22 dollars.
Schooner New-York, Thompson, 3 days from New-York.
The Schooner Sukey, Owens, of East-River, was left at Nevis the 25th of last month, time of sailing uncertain.
Ship Shepherdess, Wills, was to have sailed from Liverpool for this port the 1st inst.
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35 bbls. APPLE BRANDY
24 do. Superfine FLOUR, of superior quality, for family use, which they offer for sale.
DANIEL R. WADDEY & CO.
March 25.
tf
553
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fine new and fast sailing American Ship
PERSEVERANCE,
Capt. Folsanbee.
Burthen 292 tons, and will be ready immediately for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to
ROBERT GIBSON.
Who has for Sale, on board said Ship,
A few Hogsheads New-England RUM.
He has also for Sale, on board the Ship Two Generals, Capt. Besson,
400 SACKS SALT.
March 25.
tf
526
FOR SALE.
A superior Pilot Boat Schooner of about 90 tons burthen—building in Matthews County, and will be finished in 60 days.—For terms apply to
WILSON, CUAWINGHAM & CO.
March 25.
tf
525
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT.
Alexandria Superfine FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels. do. PILOT BREAD, in do. do.
JAMES HERRON.
March 25.
tf
531
REMOVAL.
MRS. JOHN RITSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Parents of her present Pupils, the rest of her friends, and the inhabitants of this Town and Portsmouth, that on Saturday the 30th, she removes her School from her present dwelling, to a house rented of the Rev. Mr. Whitehead, No. 2, Bermuda-Street, a very airy, healthy situation—And on Tuesday the second of April, it will be open to receive young Ladies for Tuition, whose Parents may please to place them under her care.—Her prices will be made known on application.
Wanted to Hire, either
A GIRL OR A BOY,
From ten to fourteen years of age, that can be recommended for honesty and good temper. March 25. 528
I AM LANDING, AND HAVE FOR SALE, ON GIBSON'S WHARF,
Per the Patriot from New-York,
109 Barrels BRANDY.
78 do. PORK.
11 do. BEEF.
Per the Rachel from Cape Ann,
64 Hogsheads Surinam MOLASSES
20 Barrels LIVER OIL.
2 Tons CORDAGE.
2 Quintals FISH.
2 Barrels TONGUES and SOUNDS.
On board the Two Generals, and the Brig Mary, LIVERPOOL AND CADIZ SALT. JOHN PROUDFIT. March 25. 524
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE LOMBARDY GARDENS
Near Philadelphia, now on a tour for his health,
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk, that he has brought on with him
A MODEL IN WOOD AND WAX,
Of the Ancient and Holy City of
JERUSALEM.
THIS ingenious piece of mechanism, so universally admired by every person who has seen and heard it explained, is laid out on a scale of sixteen by nine feet—The Lecture upon it is long, and calculated to impress the mind with a solemn awe of the Deity, while we see before our eyes the trial and crucifixion of our Divine Saviour.
This Exhibition will be removed from Norfolk in one or two weeks at farthest—those who wish to examine it will do well to improve the present opportunity, by calling at Mr. Dayton's at the head of Commerce-Street, where they will be admitted for the moderate sum of 50 cents, children for 25 cents—He can with confidence invite all, and particularly the religious of every denomination to attend his Lectures—those who cannot afford to pay will be admitted gratis.
Amongst other objects worthy notice are the seven Mountains in the vicinity of the city, and several species of Fruit on trees six feet high.
While he returns his thanks for the attentions he has received, he informs the citizens that his hours of exhibition are from 10 o'clock in the Morning until 9 at Night. March 25. 529
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 days' sail from Norfolk, and five hours from Petersburg) a 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 valuable 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—The price may be known by application to Mr. Robert Maitland, or to Mary W. Peachy, and Thomas G. Peachy, of Williamsburg. March 25. 523

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 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 number to the Editor, to be half bound, or bound in any manner he chooses, and be charged after the rate of binding by the binder.
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. W. Thompson; the second will be embellished with that of the Reverend Doctor S. Finley.
Communications and Subscriptions thankfully received by the Editor, No. 185, Market Street Philadelphia, or for his use, by Geo. L. Gray, at the Office of the Public Ledger, Norfolk.
PROSPECTUS.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, at their sessions in May, A. D. 1864, resolved— "That it be recommended to the standing committee of missions to publish a Periodical Magazine, in order to communicate to the people, such religious information as may be interesting and useful; to take early measures for obtaining subscriptions for said Magazine; and pay the profits into the funds of the Assembly."
The standing committee of missions, who now address the public, gave an early and serious attention to the subject of the above recited recommendation. Numerous obstacles, however, not here to be specified, withstood their wishes, and prevented, till lately, the execution of the work with which they had been charged. At length these obstacles have happily been surmounted, and the committee are now to call the attention of the religious public to
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.
It is incumbent on the committee, to state the design and nature of the intended publication, and to solicit, in its behalf, that assistance and encouragement which are essential to its usefulness and permanent establishment.
The design of the work is, in the first place, to promote the religious edification of the readers; and in the second, to increase the funds of the assembly, destined to the support of missionaries and the purchase of books of piety, for gratuitous distribution among the poor; to which funds, after defraying the expense of the publication, the whole pecuniary income from the Magazine will be constantly added. In both these ways it is hoped and believed that the interests of vital Godliness may, in the end, be materially advanced. If the personal religion of the readers of the Magazine shall be promoted and animated, not only will piety be augmented by this effect produced on their own minds, but also by the effect which will result from the ardent desire they will feel, and the strenuous exertions they will make, to extend and propagate evangelical truth among those who have never as yet felt its influence: and if the success of the undertaking shall equal that which works of a similar kind have elsewhere obtained, the Assembly will shortly be enabled to employ double the means which they now possess, for sending the gospel to those to whom at present it has little or no access; to the Indian of the wilderness, to the depressed African, to the remote settler on the frontier of our country, and to the poor in many other parts of their extensive bounds. These surely are considerations of the most interesting kind; considerations which powerfully address themselves to the conscience and the heart of every individual who loves his Saviour, or who knows the worth of an immortal soul.
That the important objects in view may be obtained, the committee are deeply sensible that all the spirit and the force which they can excite and enlist, and all the prudence and vigilance which they can exercise and employ, will be indispensable, in the enterprise before them. They are resolved, however, not to seek popularity by any questionable means; persuaded that it is only the truth of God that he will be likely to bless, or that the friends of genuine piety (to whom under God they principally look for patronage) will countenance and approve. It is, therefore, unalterably determined that the Magazine shall realize in its characters the import of its title; that it shall be truly evangelical ; a repository for the distinguishing truths of the gospel, a record of their effects, and an instrument for their extension.
At the times of the glorious reformation, the great principles of the gospel were, by the reformers themselves, reduced to system; in all the leading parts of which they were remarkably agreed. These principles, from the time and circumstances in which they were connectedly set forth, and generally embraced by the protestant world, have received a descriptive appellation. They have been called the doctrines of the reformation . The doctrines which have not only been owned of God for the consolation and progressive holiness of those who have cordially embraced them, but in their being remarkably, and almost exclusively blessed, for the conversion of the ungodly, wherever they have been faithfully preached or otherwise judiciously explained and inculcated.—Of these doctrines there may be, and there have been, some modifications and retrenchments, without destroying or excluding their essence. But the more purely and fully they are taught, the greater, commonly, is their salutary operation. They compose the creed of that church of which the General Assembly is the supreme judicatory, and every thing manifestly inconsistent with them must be precluded from the Magazine. It will, notwithstanding, be fully understood, that a ready admission will be given to all discussions which will bear the test that has now been specified, from whatever church, or sect, or denomination of christians, they may come; and without regard to any peculiar terms, or phrases, or expressions, which are the mere symbols or watch words of a party.
The right of correcting the pieces which are sent for publication, is one which the committee will feel that they possess and will be bound to exercise. Yet they will, of choice, use it as little and as seldom as may be necessary: and when it shall be stated by any writer that what he sends must either be admitted without correction, or else wholly refused, the injunction shall always be strictly regarded, and, when requested and practicable, the article shall be returned.
It is not easy to give a full and correct description of all the kinds of matter that may properly and profitably be admitted into such a miscellany as that which is contemplated. Every thing that shall appear calculated to promote the great ends of the work, under whatever denomination or composition it may be classed, will be earnestly sought for, thankfully received, and readily inserted. Variety, however, must, as far as possible, be always consulted. Not that each number of the Magazine can at all times comprehend the same number of subjects; for now one article, and then another, must necessarily be so extended as to forbid such an arrangement: but care will be taken to give each subject its due measure of room and attention on the whole, so that sameness may not cloy the reader, nor persons of different taste have reason to complain that they are not gratified. The articles which are expected most frequently and generally to appear, are the following:—
1. Discussions of a religious and moral nature , calculated to elucidate or enforce some useful or important point, and in most instances of an obvious practical tendency. Such discussions must usually be short, but in certain cases where length is necessary, they may be divided into parts and extended through several successive numbers.
2. Short expositions, improvements, or applications, of passages or portions of holy writ . These are often highly useful: and the committee trust that among their correspondents they will number some biblical critics, some "mighty in the scriptures," and many who are able to give striking and attractive illustrations of certain parts of the sacred volume; and that such persons will often gladly embrace the opportunity to enlighten the minds and warm the hearts of their fellow christians, by the communication of knowledge and sentiment, in this department of the Magazine.
3. Selections from other miscellaneous and books of piety . It is hoped, indeed, that a large proportion of each number of the intended work, will be made up of original composition. But were it practicable, it would certainly not be expedient, to exclude every thing that has before been in print. Many periodical works, of a nature resembling that proposed, are constantly issuing from the press, both in England and the United States. These have deservedly attracted much attention. But they have become so numerous that there are many individuals who can neither afford to purchase nor find time to read.—The best pieces will be carefully selected from these journals, whether printed at home or abroad, so that the readers of the Assembly's Magazine may, without looking beyond it, be sure to have the marrow of all similar publications. It is especially intended to endeavour to embody and condense all the missionary intelligence contained in other publications, so as to present a more general view of the state of missions in every part of the world. This it is known will be extremely gratifying to many pious christians, who, as they are certainly praying for the prosperity of Zion, cannot but be anxious to know what are her prospects, and into what new regions her boundaries are extending.—Short extracts, also, from other publications than Magazines, and perhaps the whole of some brief tracts of distinguished excellence, especially if they be of recent date, may occasionally appear. It is fully realized that the execution of what is proposed under this particular will require much labour; but the committee have been so fortunate as to engage an editor, whose talents and diligence, with such assistance as they may be able to afford, will, they think, insure a satisfactory management of this arduous part of their work.
4. A particular account will be given of the missions which are conducted by the Assembly . The importance of this item, in connexion with some considerations already stated, determined the committee to adopt the title under which their publication is to go forth to the world. Narratives of all the missions appointed by the General Assembly and executed under their order, are drawn up, annually, by the missionaries themselves. They are often very interesting and instructive, but are commonly of such length that they cannot be printed with the yearly extracts, nor be even read to the Assembly. Hitherto they have served little other purpose than to edify the members of the committee, and enable them to ascertain the prudence, zeal, fidelity, and success, of those whom they have employed. But as they ought to be made publick, were there no other ends in view than to direct and encourage the efforts of future missionaries by the example of these now in the field of labour, and to gratify those benevolent individuals who have liberally contributed to support them in their work, so there is this additional inducement, that these accounts will probably have a direct and powerful influence on many readers, in cherishing and strengthening some of the most important principles and dispositions which the gospel teaches and enjoins. A very considerable fund of original materials here offers itself to the committee, to which none but themselves can have access.
5. The Evangelical Intelligencer , will, in part, make good its claim to this appellation, by giving as much information as possible relative to all appearances which indicate the progress of vital piety, or what, in this country, have usually been denominated revivals of religion . Such information, always commands the most earnest attention, and gladdens the hearts of those who know that true religion consists, not merely in excellent forms, an orthodox creed, and a reputable deportment, but demands, as indispensable, the transformation of the heart—a personal cordial acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as freely offered in the gospel, and as the whole foundation of the sinner's hope. To obtain the intelligence here referred to, an extensive correspondence will be necessary, and a careful attention to casual information. But the committee contemplate with pleasure one advantage that will be peculiar. For several years past the General Assembly have required annually, from every member composing that body, a distinct account of the state of religion, within the circle of his personal observation. By taking accurate minutes of these narratives, it will be easy to present a pretty just view of the state of religion from Canada to Georgia.
6. Biographical sketches of eminent christians will frequently be exhibited. These are well calculated both to entertain and edify the practical believer, who, in pursuing his christian course, is sometimes better directed and more encouraged by a single example taken from real life, than by many abstract and general instructions. An Obituary will also find a place, in which the instructive circumstances, attending the deaths of those who have departed in the faith, will be duly noticed.
7. Anecdotes of a moral and religious kind will occasionally be given. They often strike with force, and remain on the mind; and sometimes they produce the most lasting and beneficial impressions and effects.
8. Poetry is an article seldom omitted in any miscellany. Sacred song constitutes the oldest and the sublimest poetry with which the world is acquainted, and it is still the delight of every devotional mind. It is hoped that the pious readers of the intended Magazine will sometimes be favoured with original verse, which shall breathe the sentiments of their souls, and in which their praises may ascend and mingle with angelic strains.—Selections from the most approved and recent writers, must supply the deficiency of original poetry.
9. The ordination and installation of ministers, and the formation of new congregations , will be noticed. Such notice will not only be gratifying to the parties
immediately interested, but useful to all who desire to know the state and progress of christian establishments.
10. A list of religious publications will frequently be inserted in the magazine. This must be particularly useful to those whose situation does not easily permit them to know what books of merit are, from time to time, claiming the attention of the publick. For want of this, a most valuable work may never be possessed or heard of by some who, had seasonable information been given of its character, would have gladly purchased and profitably perused it. When any new book or pamphlet is confessedly and eminently meritorious, its character will be announced. Farther than this the committee dare not pledge themselves at present. They have it under consideration, I, indeed, to give a general review of religious publications in this country. But a decision on this point will depend on circumstances yet to be ascertained.
11. A small portion of the magazine will be set apart for the insertion of questions relative to passages of scripture and important points in morals and religion . There are many who can, and some who wish to ask questions which they cannot themselves answer.—By doing it they may invite disquisitions useful to themselves and others. Men are sometimes induced to write on a question, on which they are conscious of a ripeness and readiness of thought, when they would have remained wholly silent if the question had not been proposed.
A statement is now before the reader of the design and nature of the Assembly's Magazine, and of the subjects of which it will be a repository, or on which it will contain discussions or give information. On a review of the whole, the committee are ready to ask, what friend of evangelical piety there is, to whom this prospectus shall come, who cannot, and who will not assist them; either by furnishing materials for the work, or by the purchase and patronage of it! To the promotion of a cause, dearer to every real christian than all earthly considerations, the publication is entirely consecrated. From such as are already engaged to afford their whole stock of aid, both intellectual and pecuniary, to works of a similar kind, it would not, indeed, be right to expect any thing beyond the expression of their favourable opinion and their friendly recommendation. But from all who are not excused by this consideration, and who fall within the designation given, it would seem to be reasonable that the committee should look for direct and effective support.
A constant accumulation of suitable materials for the Magazine will be the great desideratum, on which its very existence will depend. A monthly publication of fifty pages, is a mouth that consumes much good. Large and renewed supplies are necessary to satisfy its reiterated demands: and if the supplies be not rich and various, as well as large, leanness or distortion will soon be complained of, and death will speedily follow. To drop the figure, no miscellany destitute of inherent excellence, however laudable its design, will long be endured. It must deserve the encouragement which it can rationally hope to receive. To give the Assembly's Magazine a well founded claim to the publick regard the committee have considerably resolved that no efforts of theirs shall be spared: and for their assistance, they here bespeak and intreat the contributions of all who can throw in any thing, however small, to keep up the fund on which their draughts must be made. To this, the possession of much literature will not, in all cases, be necessary. By looking over the articles enumerated, it will appear that any man of plain sense and a little education, will often have it in his power to furnish matter that will be extremely useful, particularly in regard to facts of which he may possess a personal knowledge.
But to those who possess both piety and learning, and especially to the ministers of the gospel, the work must be principally indebted. Such persons it is known, can easily support it if they will; and the presumption seems to be strong that the will cannot be wanting. Manuscripts already exist in their possession, from which, if the best and most suitable parts were extracted, a very extensive collection of materials, would immediately be formed. And, without violating christian charity, who can suppose, that men who have consecrated their all to the Saviour, will refuse, in his service, the transcription of a few paragraphs, or the time and exertion occasionally necessary to compose a few new ones?
In obtaining subscriptions to the Magazine, receiving the numbers for subscribers, and assisting in the collection and transmission of the monies that shall become due, it is surely not too much to count on the active co-operation of all the ministers, and many of the members, of the Presbyterian Church. They are, in fact, equally concerned with the committee in the success of this work; and it is not to be supposed that many of them will withhold from it a service comparatively so small.
The Editor and Publisher is MR. WILLIAM P. FARRAND, No. 185, Market-street, Philadelphia, to whom all communications must be made, and whose intimation in all matters relative to the Magazine must be considered as authorized and decisive.
Now to the TRI-UNE GOD, on whose blessing every human undertaking ultimately depends for success, the committee humbly and fervently commend this, in which, with views to the promotion of his glory, they trust they have engaged.
Samuel Blair, Ashbel Green, Philip Milledoler, Jacob J. Janeway, Elias Boudinot, Ebenezer Hazard, Robert Smith, Standing Committee of Missions under the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Philadelphia, February 26. 479
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by
Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by
Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hatton, master, from Bordeaux.
30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Casks, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by
William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
200 Hogsheads Petersburg, } Tobacco. 56 do. Richmond, } For sale by
JOHN MACKENZIE & CO. Warren's Wharf. March 6. 1m 476
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 459
NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. And all those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given. MARTIN FISK.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE,
50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipe and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kees Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d.
50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Nails of different sizes. 30 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 30 lbs. Nutmegs. 10 do. Mace. 40 do. Cinnamon. 50 do. Cloves. 100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo. 10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre. Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 3000 lbs. Copperas. 1000 do. Alum. 500 Bags Patent Shot. 50 Kees F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburgs. Seine Twine. 50 Kees London White Lead, ground in Oil. 30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Soak Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality. Morocco-Skins of all kinds. 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots. 1 do. do. do. Shoes. 2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips. 20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes. 150 Italian Straw Carpets. 100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones.
ALSO,
A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 230
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
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
650 Barrels Fine, } FLOUR—Hazzall's Brand. 350 do. Superfine, } ALSO,
100 Barrels SHIP STUFF, and a quantity FRESH MEAL, in Bags and Barrels. J. & W. SOUTHGATE. February 11. tf 402
WINDOW GLASS.
I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS. 3 by 10—9 by 11—9 by 12—10 by 12—and 12 by 14.—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to JOHN C. NIEMEYER: December 28. tf 313
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from.
* He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 326
ROBERT MAITLAND & CO.
Have moved to their new Fire Proof Warehouse, on Commerce Street, where they have for sale,
Old Lon. Par. Madeira WINE, in Pipes Hogsheads and Quarter Casks.
Holland and Country GIN, in Pipes.
French BRANDY, do.
Loaf SUGAR, per Hogshead.
New-York Prime PORK, &c. &c. January 30. 2m 379
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND C. L. GRAT. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in House.