Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-11-16 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 16, 1804.
[NO. 54.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1804.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, and Portugal, 3 a 3 1-2... Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 5 dolls. per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent, advance. United States Bank, 530 dolls. per share. Exchange on London, Par.
For SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, DAVID G. BOWLES, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 600 hogheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers.
Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12. tf 227
FOR BOURDEAUX, The fast sailing ship SHEFFIELD, Josiah Cowper, Master: Will sail in three weeks, three-fourths of her cargo being engaged. For freight apply to the master on board, or Thomas Willock. November 10. tf 225
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To Europe or the West-Indies, THE AMERICAN SHIP YORKSHIRE, WILLIAM LEE, Master: About twelve months old—burthen 290 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or to Warren Ashley. November 8. tf 220
FOR CHARTER, To any port in Great Britain, the British Brig SARAH, JACOB BROWNRIGG, Master:— A strong substantial vessel of 150 tons burthen, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. James Dykes & Co.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 20 Hogsheads SUGAR. 15 do. ST. KITTS RUM. 30 do. MOLASSES, and a few casks of IMPERIAL, HYSON, and YOUNG HYSON, TEAS, imported in Sept. last. November 6. tf 213
I HAVE FOR CHARTER, THE BRIG ANN & FRANCES, CARPENTER—Burthen 1500 Barrels. AND FOR SALE, THE BRIG TRYALL, Lying at Marsden's Wharf. 320 Boxes HAVANNAH SUGAR. 80 Hogsheads HAVANNAH MOLASSES. 18 Tons FUSTICK. 20 Tons CAMPPEACHY LOGWOOD. 50 Boxes HAVANNAH SEGARS. Theo. Armistead. November 1. tf 207
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, THE SHIP OLD TOM, Samuel Davis, master. Burthen 240 Hhds. Tobacco or 2000 barrels.—For terms apply to the master on board, or to Jacob Morgan.
Who has received by the said ship from Rotterdam and offers for sale, 40 Bales Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs. 50 Bales Flushing and Dutch Canvas. 50 Pieces Hessian Rolls. 10 Crates Stone Bottles. A quantity of Stone Jugs assorted. Butter Potts in Crates. Chefs of Glass Ware we l'assorted. Boxes Window Glass do. do. best Hamem Linen. do. do. Ruffia Diaper. 1 Box best Linen Cambricks. 100 Gin Cases. Liquor Cases of different kinds. All of which articles were carefully selected, and are of the first quality.—Also, 8 Pipes superior quality GIN. October 20. tf 202
THE SHIP MOUNT VERNON, JOHN BOYNTON, Master:— Having two-thirds of her cargo ready, one fourth of which is on board—will positively sail for Liverpool by the 15th of November—for freight of the remainder, apply to Moore & Bowden, Peterburg, M. W. Hancock & Co Richmond, the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. October 25. tf 191
FOR LIVERPOOL, The well armed Ship DUNROBIN CASTLE, Expected to sail in all November. Tobacco or Naval Stores will be received on freight, on low terms, say 60s. per hhd. and 9s. per barrel. Apply to Capt. M'Bride on board, or to Robertson & Brown. October 23. tf 185
LANDING FROM THE BRIG ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qr. Casks, Fine old London P. M. Wine. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8. tf 123
FOR LONDON, THE AMERICAN SHIP DUMFRIES, RICHARD BEARD, Master:— To sail about the 20th November, having three-fourths of the cargo engaged. 80 or 100 hhd. tobacco will be taken on freight if offered in time—the terms 4 guineas and 5 per cent. Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. October 30. tf 199
FOR CHERBOURG, THE BRIG FRANKLIN, S. HILL, Master. Burthen about 220 tons—she is a staunch, strong built vessel, and will receive a few hogheads tobacco at a moderate freight. For terms apply to John Newell, jun. October 20. tf 181
FOR CHARTER, The good American Ship SARAH, Abel Rawson, master: Burthen 313 tons; will carry about 450 hhd. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 39 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Peterburg do. 200 Bbls. excellent PORK. 80 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncheons Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 20 Pipes Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT. Sept. 11. tf 129
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to N. Heron. Sept. 18. tf 142
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. DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
FOR SALE, 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Gingham. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
SALT. Just arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, a Cargo of excellent Liverpool Stoved Salt. To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to Robertson & Brown. Sept. 22. tf 149
FOR SALE, On board the Ship SHEFFIELD, at Willock's Wharf, 1400 BUILDING STONES, hard and of a superior quality. Apply to Josiah Cowper. Sept. 22. tf 151
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying alterations and amendments to the Act entitled, "An Act to reduce into one, the several acts for regulating Pilots, and ascertaining their fees." October 18. tf 177
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Ship DART, Captain PECK, from CADIZ, 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Hhds. SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, Naval-Stores, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29.
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, JUN. HAS FOR SALE, AN INVOICE OF PINS, NAILS, HOES, SPADES, TEA KETTLES, ENGLISH BEND-LEATHER and BOOT LEGS. 3 Trunks COTTON HOSIERY. A few firkins good BUTTER. ANTIGUA RUM. 4 Patent CORN-SHELLING MACHINES. Alexandria CRACKERS, in kegs. Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, in hhd. and bbls. MAHOGANY BEDSTEADS. November 6. tf 217
LANDING THIS DAY, On Newton's Wharf, from the Brig Orpheus, from Valentia, her Cargo—Consisting of 60 Pipes WINE, 48 do. BRANDY, 34 Fruits FIGS, SALT—and A quantity of CORKS. For sale by MOSES MYERS. November 1. tf 208
NOTICE. THE FERRIES across Elizabeth River, will be rented at the Court-House of Norfolk county, on the third Monday in November next—possession of which to be given the first day of January thereafter. JAMES BROWN, Sheriff. November 6. tf 216
Received by the Ship Old Tom, Captain S. Davis, and for sale by the Subscriber, 22 Pipes HOLLAND GIN, of superior quality. R. Gibson.
WHO HAS ALSO FOR SALE, London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes, hhd. and quarter casks. 12 Hhds. GRENADA RUM. 2 do. JAMAICA do. SUGAR, in hhd. tiers and barrels. COFFEE, in tiers, barrels, and bags. 5000 buthels St. Ubes SALT. Richmond and Frederickburg TOBACCO. MANUFACTURED TOBACCO, in kegs, of excellent quality. PORK and BEEF. NAILS and SPIKES. AXES and HOES, assorted in casks, &c. &c. November 6. tf 215
FOR SALE, 600 Bushels BARLEY a-float. R. Gibson. November 6. tf 214
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year. Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
A BOAT FOUND. TAKEN up near Water's Creek, Warwick county, in October 1803, A BOAT of the following description—Her length on the gunwale is 17 feet, her width 5 feet 6 inches, red bottom with white boot-top, inside, below her seats, red above them, a lead colour; on the inside of her stem she has large diamonds painted black, and ovals on her stern—seats of the same colour—Her bow and stern-seats have iron knees, her transom and gunwale-knees are iron; she has a ring-bolt in her bow, and an eye-bolt in her stern below the locker. The owner, by proving his property and paying charges, may have her on application to Peter Ridley. Nov. 3. tf 211
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
Mathematical Instruments, &c. Received by the Ship Suffolk, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by LEVIN DORSEY; At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Streets, Town-Point.
DAMS's Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeronautical Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferenters, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affiant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demarary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 98
3000 bushels coarse SALT a-float, FOR SALE, BY A. Maclure. Nov. 9. tf 209

BANK OF VIRGINIA.—We the Subscribers appointed by the Stockholders of the Bank of Virginia, to superintend the ballots for thirteen persons to be recommended to the general meeting, as Directors for the Bank of Norfolk; do hereby certify, that we have attended at the Town-Hall, on the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of this present month, agreeably to the notice inserted in the publick papers. During which period, we have received ballots upon fourteen hundred and eighty shares: The result of which, is as follows:—
 Thomas Newton, Sen. John E. Holt,  Theo. Armistead, Fortescue Whittle,  John Southgate, James Young,  Littleton W. Tazewell, James Thorburn.  James Dykes, George Mackintosh,  Phinehas Dana, John Nivison,  William B. Lamb. 
Given under our hands this 15th November, 1804.
THEO. ARMISTEAD. JOHN E. HOLT. WILLIAM B. LAMB.
Our readers will recollect that in our paper of the 27th ultimo, we published some reflections on the mode of choosing Electors for this state. The ENQUIRER of the 7th of this month, contains some animadversions upon those reflections, and upon the remarks with which they were accompanied by the Editors of this paper. The writer of those reflections is to us unknown; but as it is presumable, from the general circulation of the ENQUIRER, that those animadversions will not escape the observation of our correspondent, we shall leave to him the task of replying to them if he thinks proper to do so.
As to ourselves we were aware that we should be told that Federalists , as well as Democrats , do those things which we have censured. Of this we shall make no question; but observe that if no better reason can be offered in support of the measure, we think it forms but a miserable excuse. It is not men but measures that are the objects to which our attention is directed; we have not become so entirely the tools of faction as to approve that in our friends, which we would condemn in our opponents. It is for this reason that we have not approved of the General Ticket Law, neither in Virginia nor in any other state where it has been adopted. Our remarks upon the tyranny of the measure must be carried back to the time of passing the law.
There are three modes which have been adopted by the different States in choosing their Electors of President and Vice-President: one by the Legislatures, one by the people voting in districts, and the third by the people voting on a General Ticket. New-Hampshire, and we think Delaware voted by General Ticket. It will be very easily conceived that a General Ticket might be a proper measure in a small state, while in a large state it would be the very reverse. In a small community the representative and the constituent have that knowledge of each other which the system of representation presupposes, and without which it is but a mere delusive pangent.
The advantages of representative rights depend on two circumstances—first that the representative be known to, and then that he be approved by, the constituent. But under the General Ticket, we are called upon to approve without knowing; involving this absurd position, that our approval of the man must precede our knowledge of his person or character.
Next to the district system, is to be preferred the mode of appointment by the legislature. Being the immediate representative of the people, its nomination is entitled to respect, and may be considered as the sense of the State—But who is it that forms this General Ticket? a club, a self-created, and self-organized body; the members of which meet and agree on certain characters, whom they resolve to support in their respective counties. The advantage which a club of this sort possesses in promoting the views of party, must be evident—although few in number, yet acting in concert, they can continue to defeat the sense of the people. There never yet has been an instance of a political club or association, having been formed for the benefit of the people, or the security of liberty. From their parent monster, the Jacobin Club, to the club at Richmond, they have pursued the same objects, the advancement of party schemes, or individual aggrandizement. The General Ticket law has this odious feature, that while it pretends to hold out to the people a shew of a free choice where none exists, it merely defrauds them with a shew of liberty, but really brings them under the dominion of an unknown and unacknowledged aristocracy.
We intentionally passed over the General Ticket Law that existed in Pennsylvania prior to the adoption of that system in Virginia.—The Elections of Pennsylvania, have been conducted in a manner not worthy of imitation. The General Ticket Law of that state was, however, the child of Democracy. Not having the code of that state before us, we would not wish to speak positively, but we incline to think that the choice was not confined to residence, and that every voter was at liberty to give his suffrage to those persons whom he preferred, without regard to residence: by which regulation every voter bestowed his vote on the person he approved; but in Virginia we are commanded to vote for those we do not know, and what is worse, even for those we cannot approve.
There is one point on which the Enquirer and we are agreed, and that is, that the rights of the minority are completely merged.—Yes, they are effectu-
ally destroyed. But that does not appear to satisfy the Enquirer, for says that paper, "Some low murmurs of complaint were heard amidst the general silence; and the republican party could not fail to perceive in them the indications of a spirit of opposition, which though it may be lulled into a temporary rest, by the want of a sufficient incitement, can never be cast into the sleep of death, without the extinction of every hope".
FEDERALISTS! these words merit your serious attention; they proceed from the solemn and deliberate reflection of a paper which assumes the character of moderation. But neither SMITH nor DUANE, has yet dared to consign you to the sleep of death, in order to extinguish every hope of your again taking the political station which is so justly yours. Of this we shall say no more at present, except merely to ask the question—If these words have any meaning, what is it? The writer of them may attempt to explain them, but the only meaning which we can affix to them is that of a design of such a nature as should never have been formed in the mind, nor uttered by the voice of an American Citizen.
THOMAS CLAIBORNE. This indefatigable writer of circular letters has already commenced his useful labours for the present session. In a kind of circular, addressed to the printers of the two papers in Petersburg, which they have unmercifully printed. He promises "to give the most prompt and general information of all important occurrences in Congress" to his constituents. It is long since Tom was called a felo-de-se writer; but he still lives to prove the falsehood of the assertion; and if he keeps his promise we may hope to be entertained with some most exquisite morsels of composition during the ensuing winter.
The northern presses continue to make a wonderful fuss about the High Admiral of France—Prince Jerry—Some of the New-York papers assert that he has sailed in La Didon frigate, and was on board of her for a week previous to her sailing: the Aurora insists that during all that time he was visiting with some of the High Dignitaries of the Empire of Pennsylvania: we, however, take upon us to say (on the authority of a gentleman intimate in the family of Madam Buonaparte) that he was in Baltimore on Sunday last.
The French frigate in Hampton Roads we understand to be Le President de Milan , last from Nantz. No person has been on shore from her, nor has the French consul received any communication.
PROCLAMATION.
By His Excellency Major General Sir Charles Green, commanding his majesty's land forces, and Governor of the colony of Surinam, &c.
WHEREAS the time limited in my Proclamation bearing date the 29th day of May last for regulating the trade to and from this colony in neutral vessels is about to expire, and his majesty's pleasure not having been signified on that head, I have thought it expedient, by virtue of the power and authority in me vested, to publish this my Proclamation, hereby declaring that it shall and may be lawful, from and after the 29th of this present month of September, and during the term of three months, to import into this colony in American or other neutral bottoms belonging to the subjects of any power in amity with his majesty; tobacco, pitch, tar, turpentine, hemp, flax, masts, yards, bowsprits, staves, heading boards, timber, shingles, and lumber of any sort, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, and live stock of any sort, bread, biscuit, flour, pease, beans, potatoes, wheat, rice, oats, barley, and grain of any sort, pickled and dry salt fish, from the American dominions of such neutral powers aforesaid upon payment of a duty of four per cent as well upon the commodities herein before specified, as upon such as it shall hereafter be found necessary to be permitted upon emergency or otherwise. And whereas it is also expedient to allow such American and other neutral vessels as are permitted to trade under this proclamation, to export certain articles the produce of this colony in return for the cargoes so imported, I do therefore declare that it shall and may be lawful to permit the exportation of rum and molasses, in such American and other neutral vessels as aforesaid, upon payment of duty of eight per cent upon such commodities as shall be so exported.
And I do hereby direct that the duties herein imposed upon imports and exports shall, until further orders, be levied and collected according to the regulations now existing on that head.
Done at Paramaribo, in the colony of Surinam, the 26th day of September, 1804, and in the 44th year of his majesty's reign.
CHARLES GREEN, Governor. By his excellency's command, R. Ross, Secretary. God Save the King.
MAJOR JACKSON & MARQUIS YRUJO. The following judicious remarks are from the well-informed pen of Mr. S. C. CARPENTER, Editor of the Charleston Courier.
(Concluded from our last.) The Marquis says that Major Jackson is the less excusable for perverting his meaning, as he repeatedly told him "Sir, this is not a diplomatick intrigue, and if there was any thing dishonourable in it, I would be the last man to propose it—and you would be the last man to whom it would be proposed by me." Now let us take the legs upon which this tripod of an argument stands from under it, and examine them one by one.
Sir, this is not a diplomatick intrigue!!!—We believe that there are few who know so little of mankind as not to be convinced that vindication before accusation is nearly tantamount to a confession of guilt. It is the premature plea of a conscience anticipating a charge. "Who displeased Hercules?" was the saying of an ancient upon an occasion of unnecessary vindication. So Major Jackson, when the Marquis so unnecessary justified and praised himself, might have said to him "Who accuses you?—Who displeases you?"—And every one will allow that had the transaction been in itself free from a suspicious aspect, the Marquis's assuring him that it was not a diplomatick intrigue was enough to have made him suspect that it was. If a man were to offer to another his horse for sale, and were to say to him repeatedly "He is a sound horse, indeed he is a very sound horse—I don't mean to cheat you, I am a man of honour, and so are you"—would not this natural-
ly and justly deter the other from buying, or at least make him suspicious and vigilant. If a man desired to converse with a young lady, and the first moment he made love to her, were to assure her that he had no sinister designs upon her honour; she must be either a very coming or a very ignorant girl if she would not be alarmed, and a very foolish undutiful one if she would not directly impart the proposition to her mother and father.
Upon something like the same ground the second leg of the tripod may seem to stand condemned: But let us examine it—"If there was any thing dishonourable I would be the last man to do it." Now the fact is, that considering the Marquis de Yrujo as one of the hereditary nobility of a nation once distinguished, and we hope still entitled to distinction, for nobleness of nature and dignity of sentiment, we should be ready to give him gratuitous credit for abundance of honour, on the mere strength of his national and family credentials, but when he comes sturdily to demand credit for it, and rests his claim upon the statement he mentions in his letter, we must at least say that he deceived himself if he thought his making such a profession likely to procure credit. The Marquis may perhaps believe, as many noble and virtuous and magnanimous men before him have believed, that a transaction of even a worse kind than that of which Major Jackson complains, even in the full virtue of its inpropriety would be honourable, if it would serve his country, and in this view he might be disposed to allow his Lordship merit, provided he had the candour and consistency to own it; but when instead of that he attempts to deny, and in the attempt only evades and quibbles and fritters away the charge, we think that his defence is in reality his condemnation, and that in his plea of justification he pronounces his own sentence.—So now for the third leg.
"And you would be the last man to whom it would be proposed by me." Such is the compliment which the Marquis de Casa Yrujo, Ambassador of the King of Spain, and one of the hereditary nobility of that great country, condescends to pay to the virtues of a man of whom he knows so little that he is obliged to designate him in his letter (subsequently written) by the high style and title of "A certain William Jackson." Though a child at the time, we recollect to have heard make a great noise and excite much derision, contempt, and indignation, an expression of a high servant of the King of England, who, speaking of one of the glorious and ever memorable leaders of the American revolution, distinguished him by the prefixion of the word "one" to his name. Whether it was one Hancock, or one Adams, or what other one it was, we now forget; but we can never forget the rage with which some, and the scorn with which others, treated the insolent expression. Those who uttered it were severely, as they deserved, handled for it by the publick; but nobody could charge them, much less had they the folly to charge themselves, with having previously assumed that same one, that they had such an opinion of him, that if there was any thing dishonourable in what they had to propose, he (the said one) would be the last man to whom it would be proposed by them. If the Marquis understands that part of his letter, he has more cause for justification than ever. If not, he is very little obliged to his English writer.
Amenity of language and urbanity of deportment, even to adversaries, have ever been the characteristics of the good old gentry and nobility of Spain. A Castilian or an Arragonian cobler would disdain to blur with gross innuendo, or reproach, even the man whom he would slay in single combat; we will not, then, we cannot bring ourselves to believe, that the Marquis de Casa Yrujo comprehends the full meaning of the letter to which his name is subscribed. But whether he does or not, we must tell him, that in America at least, the words "a certain" were indocorous as applied to Major Jackson; that the Marquis is at least as well known in America as the Marquis can be in Spain; and that he is honoured and esteemed (no disparagement to the Marquis) on at least as just a foundation. That the merits by which he obtained that honour and esteem were all his own; nothing derivative; and that, to adopt the words of one of the first of writers, he has drawn them not from any stagnant, wasting reservoir of merit in his ancestry; but from a salient, living spring of manly action in himself. That he enjoys a distinction which no rank can give, no royal favour bestow, no patent impart. That he carries along with him that which would make his name honoured by the wise and good of every country, or any future age, namely, that of being distinguished and beloved by Washington—Washington, who was creating great states, founding an immense commonwealth, and giving freedom to a world, while the prodigality of certain European monarchs, and the profuse pride of their nobility, were exhausting the vitals, and squandering the population of their unhappy kingdoms, desolating fertile countries by sending off its productive labourers to dig from the bowels of the earth more summary means of despotism, and more ready means of luxury than the surface of that earth, kindly into affluent productiveness by the Sun, and air of Heaven, could afford them; and by tyranny and exaction driving them into crimes, and for those crimes sending thousands of their subjects, slaves to the mines, never to see the Sun. That that very same certain William Jackson was attending Washington in the dangers of battle, and the hardships of the field; in heat, cold, hunger, thirst, houseless under the noxious dews of night, unsheltered in the tempest and snow-storm, and again exposed to scorching meridian Suns, while the Spanish nobility were taking the siesto, or enfolded in a cloak of velvet and fur, keeping heat in their shivering frames and hereditary noble bones, over a brasero of charcoal, or perhaps following their royal master through the marshes with fowling pieces, in pursuit of game, and at night performing the office of Secretary of State, writing letters to the king of Naples upon the conquests of the day, entering numbers in the royal obituary of snipes honourably slain by the king's own hand, and accumulating panegyric upon panegyric on the skill and prowess in bird-shooting of the sovereign of nearly half a world.
It might have passed current half a century ago, for a Spanish Don to look down with contumely upon a man who had no other claims but hardy deeds of arms in the heavenly cause of liberty: Then liberty was to us loathsomely, as the unpatented grandeur was contemptible in their sight in every place but England—where, in the words of an old scrap of verse familiar there, the very peasants sung
A nobleman of Cales, A gentleman of Wales, And a laird of the North Country, A farmer in Kent With his half year's rent, Could three times buy the three.
But now things are changed—men begin to "look beyond the preamble of a patent" for merit—they do not now (and good reason they have for it) suppose that where there is rank there must necessarily be virtue. They begin to feel nature—to feel themselves; and they very justly think that the man ennobled by nature is something superior to the man ennobled by patent; that a common soldier in the glorious cause of America in 1776, is superior to a hundred ages of Janissaries, thriving under the sun of Grand Turkish favour, or any other aga, thriving under the Grand Turk, or any other despotism in the world. That the services of that certain Major Jackson have rendered him an object not at all beneath the highest Guzman, or other Don that ever strutted upon the Prado, or sneaked along the bars of the es-
crial, or through the palace halls and gardens of St. Edefonso, and that the mark of esteem and approbation which Washington bestowed upon that certain William Jackson, giving him as a reward for his services, the place of which he has been dispossessed, confers honours upon him which raises him to a higher elevation in the eyes of the worth and wisdom of the world, than all the bees-wax and all the sheep skins, aye, or even ass's skins on the continent of Europe, converted into pateris, and stamped with the worn eaten seals of the best of its continental despots, could raise a sneaking courtier to.—Why that place should be wrested from Major Jackson, and why, with his own services and the passport of Washington in his hand, he should be at this day—in America too—in editor of a newspaper, the Marquis is too attentive to American politics (if they deserve the name) not to have known before this.—The Major's dismissal deprives him of his means of life, but rather enhances than diminishes his honour. With Faulconbridge in the play, he may say—"Now am I a step of honour the higher, but many a step of land the worse." The memorial of Washington (glorious memorial) remains behind, though his gift—the place—is ravished from him. The Marquis, and men like the Marquis, owe every thing to their country, and feed upon the sweat of the subjects brows, who perhaps, starve the while: This country, on the contrary, remains indebted to Major Jackson for his services, and every farmer and planter in it eats his bread in plenty and security, and smokes his segar without impost, by the sweat and the blood of the Major, and men like the Major. The Marquis may embellish his correspondence with his friends at home (and if he dare, that with his monarch) with the story of Major Jackson. He may tell them that after an arduous struggle of many years, against a system of government which threatened them with despotism, the wisdom and unconquerable valour of one great man, giving direction, and above all, cohesion to the scattered force and spirit of the country, brought up their country to freedom and independence. That, that great man, with the virtues of a true republican, abdicated the power which military command put in his hands, and was then called by the unanimous suffrage of a grateful people, to the supreme civil power. That while he held that power, he made use of the offices of the state, not for the wicked purposes of corrupting the people's representation, but for the virtuous purposes of rewarding those who had most effectually and essentially aided him in saving his country. That among the rest, was a certain WILLIAM JACKSON, (a major, to be sure, but only an American major, and therefore, not to be recognized as such by a Spanish marquis) That the elected chief executive officer of the country did dismiss him the said JACKSON, from said office, (which office, as well as that of the said chief executive would, to a certainty, not have been at this day in existence, but for the said WASHINGTON) and bestowed it upon another. The Marquis might naturally suppose his correspondents to ask an account of the reasons of this; and anticipating their questions, in order to answer them, might probably write thus. "You ask me whether the said certain WILLIAM JACKSON committed any fault?—None—He is spotless. It is not even pretended that he committed any. The man who succeeded him had better claims?—No. None at all. He was a favourite with the Chief? and if so, who dare impeach it?—(Spanish court talk)—No.—I understand not—or, with his Secretary?—No—'tis even said the Secretary condemned the transaction. Then in the name of GOD, how happened it? Why thus—A political banditti in this state, who are so far beyond even vicious democracy, that they only want the means to act, as well as be in heart, pure Parisian jacobinism; and who, in fact, like the Janissaries of Turkey, or the Praetorian bands of Rome, make their master tremble for the continuance of his power, while they support—a faction, which even the reasonable demotick part of the state abhors—an armed insurrection, as I may call it, standing between the people and government with a poisoned dagger in either hand, presented to the bosom of each to awe them into compliance, insisted upon it. —And did the Executive yield to such a demand? —Yes—Oh shame; had he been what such an officer ought to be, he would rather have written defiance upon a piece of paper, then spit upon it and dashed it in their teeth. But what was their motive? Why the said Jackson dared to be virtuous, and avow his principle. And is that a crime then in the Republick of America?—One would think so—For though they cannot send a man to the mines or the galleys, or burn or imprison him in the inquisition, they do what some would think worse; for does he but dare to speak his opinion in this country of toleration, he is attacked by a nest of insects, who being sprung from dung, generated in the heat of faction, and rendered hungry by the previous fast of a whole life—a fast which never would have been broken but for the French revolution, bite with a malignity, and suck and riot in the wholesome blood of integrity with a greediness proportioned to their nature.—Has the offender offence, he is dismissed, and so far from his integrity saving him—the greater his offences. For assuredly, according to republican principles, it is integrity to speak what a man thinks." In a word, the Marquis may truly tell his correspondents that the intolerance of the popish clergy themselves in his own country never was more great, more furious, or more unjust, than that of a certain party in this country; and that were the law to arm them with torture-machines and inquisitions, and their fires, they would certainly be as cruel in deed, as they are in will—and what their will is they shew in every word they write.
FROM THE LOUISIANA GAZETTE.
NEW-ORLEANS, October 12. Members of the Legislative Council.
 Julien Poydras,  Benjamin Morgan,  Col. Bellechasse,  John Watkins,  M. Bore,  Robert Dow,  Michael Cantrelle,  Daniel Clark,  J. Romain, of Attacapas,  Evans Jones,  Gaspard Dubois,  William Kenner,  Mr. Wikoff, of Appalousa. 
The Governor has addressed a letter, of which the following is a copy, to each member of the Council.
New-Orleans, October 5th, 1804.
Sir, I have the pleasure to inform you, that you are appointed by the President of the United States, a member of the Legislative Council for the Territory of Orleans. Your commission is in my possession, and will be delivered whenever it may be agreeable to you to attend and take, before me, the oaths of office required by law.
I flatter myself you will afford to your fellow citizens, the benefit of your services in the Council, and request that you would inform me of your determination as early as may be convenient.
I am, Sir, Very respectfully, Your humble serv't. WILLIAM. C. C. CLAIBORNE.

On the 9th instant the following letter from the Governor was addressed to each member of the Council.
New-Orleans, October 9th, 1804
SIR, I have the honour to enclose you a Proclamation convoquing the Legislative Council, the interest of the Territory rendered this call necessary; and I rely with confidence on your punctual attendance.
I am, Sir, Very respectfully, Your humble servant,
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE.
By his Excellency William C. C. Claiborne, Governor of the Territory of Orleans.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the interest of the territory would in my opinion be promoted by an early session of the le- gislature thereof, I have thought proper to issue this my Proclamation, hereby requiring each and every member of the legislative council, to meet in council at the hotel de Ville in the city of New-Orleans, on Monday the twelfth of November next.
Given at New-Orleans this 9th day of October, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Four, and of the Independence of the United States, the twenty-ninth.
In testimony whereof, I have undersigned my (L. S.) name and caused the Publick Seal to be here- unto affixed.
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE.
NEW-ORLEANS, October 8.
SIR, I did not receive till within this hour, the letter you did me the honour to write me on the 5th instant from which I learn that the President of the United States, has been pleased to appoint me a member of the Legislative Council, for the Territory of Orleans; and that my commission is in your hands, &c.
As I have not the honour of being personally known to the President, I cannot well imagine to whom I am indebted for the favourable idea that some body must have surely given him of me.
Such a mark of his good opinion is extremely flat- tering to me; and under other circumstances might be extremely acceptable; but in my present situation I do not feel myself at liberty to accept of the appoint- ment.
Conjointly with almost all the inhabitants of Lower Louisiana, I have signed a Memorial to Congress, respectfully remonstrating against the act made for our government; and humbly praying for a repeal thereof.—I cannot therefore with any degree of consistency, accept of an office under a law, of which I have from the beginning so openly express- ed my disapprobation; and which, for the happiness of my fellow-citizens, and (forgive me if I add) for the honour of my native country, I so ardently wish- ed to see annulled!
When calm reflection shall have taken the place of passion and of party spirit, I flatter myself that my conduct on the present occasion will be approved —I was born an American—I glory in that name— In defence of that happy land which gave me birth, my life my fortune shall always be staked; but I cannot consent, for any consideration, to do an act, which I think subversive of the rights and liberties of my fellow-citizens.
With great respect, I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Excellency's, Most obedient, and Most humble servant, EVAN JONES.
His Excellency Governor Claiborne.
NEW-YORK, November 9.
INTERESTING.—By the ship Clyde, captain De- koven, in 39 days from Cadiz, we have received the following interesting particulars.
The fever at Malaga continued to rage with una- bated violence. From 300 to 400 died daily; and above 30,000 are stated to have fallen by that destruc- tive malady. Out of a population of between 40 and 50,000 inhabitants, only 16,000 are remaining in Ma- laga.
The fever had also reached Gibraltar; which place was shut against the admission of all vessels. Vessels approaching that fortress were ordered away.
The fever had also begun at Cadiz; where from 70 to 80 died daily, and was increasing.
Gen. Moreau was still at Cadiz. One of his ser- vants had been attacked by the fever; and he was preparing to leave it for Grenada. It was doubted, however, whether he would be permitted to go; as all persons were prohibited from leaving the city. Madame Moreau had been brought to bed of a daugh- ter.
Mr. Goetschiens, consul for the United States at Genoa, died at Cadiz about the 25th of September. Flour was from 13 to 14 dollars a barrel at Cadiz —staves 150 to 160 dollars—beef and pork very low. Three or four days before the Clyde sailed, the United States frigate Essex, capt. Barron, stop at Cadiz, to obtain information respecting the move- ments of the Moorish frigates, which had sailed for Lisbon. The object of the Moors were said to be no- thing more than to go to Lisbon to copper. Captain Barron hearing this, returned to his station.
Capt. Dekoven spoke Nov. 3, the ship Bald Eagle, Langton, 16 weeks from Amsterdam, bound for the first port she could make: when she sailed the Eagle had on board 300 passengers, 40 of whom died on the way, probably from fatigue, and that hope deferred which maketh the heart sick.
CHARLESTON, November 6.
Capt. Church, who arrived on Sunday evening from Cape Francois, informs, that on the 22d ult. captain Tate, second officer of the armed ship Pilgrim, of Philadelphia, was hung by order of Christophe, for having received several Frenchmen on board, who were endeavouring to make their escape to the United States. Capt. Gibson, of the same ship, and the first officer, escaped without any censure. This was supposed to be owing to the circumstance of Chris- tophe's conceiving Tate to be a Frenchman, although he persisted to the last moment, in declaring himself to be an American. During the execution, an A- merican sailor rushed forward, with an intention of cutting Tate down from the gallows, but received several severe stabs, and was forced back. The French taken on board the ship were thrown into prison; and it was supposed would be executed.— Captain Church informs, that there are yet several families left at the Cape, but they were in hourly ex- pectation of being massacred.
Capt. Tate is stated to have left a wife and several children in Philadelphia.
While Capt. Church was ashore, sick, two unfor- tunate Frenchmen got on board his schooner.—Infor- mation of this circumstance was given to Christophe, who sent a party of soldiers to search the vessel—but while they were coming up on one side, Capt. Church had the good fortune to get them off into his boat on the other—otherwise he would probably have met the same fate as Capt. Tate.
Dessalines has been proclaimed Emperor of Hayte, with great solemnity.—The town was illumi- nated for several successive nights—and an elegant entertainment given to the Americans at the Cape.
Congressional Register.
SECOND SESSION OF THE EIGHTH Congress of the United States.
Commenced at Washington, November 5, 1804.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
November 5th, 1804.
Being the day appointed by law for the meeting of Congress, a quorum was formed; the members pre- sent were 84. Three of whom are new members; viz. Christopher Clark, of the State of Virginia, in the room of John Trigg, deceased.
Samuel Riker, of the State of New-York, in the room of John Smith, appointed a Senator of the U- nited States; and Simon Larned, of the State of Mas- sachusetts, in the room of Thompson J. Skinner, re- signed.
These were severally sworn to support the Con- stitution of the United States, and thereupon they took their seats.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph, it was ordered that the Clerk (Mr. John Beckley) notify the Se- nate that a quorum of the House was formed and re- ady to proceed to business.
Mr. Beckley mentioned to the Speaker that the members of the Senate had adjourned half an hour ago, but had not formed a quorum.
Letters from the Governors of Virginia and Mas- sachusetts were received by the Speaker, and laid on the table without being read, as was also another in the German Language.
The following Committees were appointed, pur- suant to a standing rule of the house.
COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS.
John Randolph, junior. Gaylord Griswold. David Meriwether, John Davenport. Nicholas R. Moore. Joseph Clay. John Boyle.
OF COMMERCE AND MANUFACTURES.
Samuel L. Mitchell. William MacCreery. Martin Chittenden. Thomas Newton, jun. Jacob Crowningshield. Peter Early. Michael Leib.
OF ELECTIONS.
Joseph B. Varnum. Henry W. Livingston. William Findley. Clifton Claggett. William Kennedy, John W. Eppes. Ebenezer Elmer.
OF CLAIMS.
Samuel W. Dana.* Chamberlain. Richard Stanford. Thomas Plater. C. M. Bedinger. David Holmes. Thomas Sanford.†
OF REVIVAL AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Samuel Tenney. William Dickson. John Earle.
The Clerk was then directed to supply the mem- bers with the usual number of such newspapers as they might severally direct.—After which it was,
Resolved, That the daily hour to which the House shall stand adjourned during the present session be eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
Adjourned.
Tuesday, November 6 1804.
Mr. J. Randolph moved for the appointment of a committee on the part of the house to join a commit- tee of the senate to wait on the President and inform him that quorums of both houses are formed and re- ady to receive his communications.
Mr. Dana enquired if a quorum of the Senate was formed; that circumstance he thought ought to be ascertained before the house adopted the gentleman's resolution.
Mr. Randolph did not know whether or no the Se- nate had formed a quorum, but he saw no objection on that account to proceeding with their own busi- ness. He, however, had understood that the Senate would form a quorum this day.
The resolution was carried, and Messrs. J. Ran- dolph and R. Griswold, were appointed the commit- tee.
Roger Nelson, a member from Maryland, elected in the room of Daniel Heister, deceased, appeared and took his seat, after being sworn, according to law, to support the constitution of the United States.
On motion of Doctor Leib, the petition of Margare- et Ralston, praying for the wages of her husband, presented at the last session, was referred to the committee of Claims.
Doctor Mitchell presented the petition of Samuel Bebee, praying to be allowed to loan a fragment of 8 per cent. script, the residue being lost, so that he might receive interest on the same. Referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
On motion of Mr. Newton, a committee of seven on post offices and post roads was appointed.
Mr. J. Randolph requested information from the chair as to the situation in which the articles of im- peachment against Samuel Chase, one of the associ- ate justices of the supreme court of the United States, were left at the last session. The house would re- collect that they were then merely reported and or- dered to be printed. If that business was to be pro- secuted, he conceived it of importance that the party should have all the time to prepare for his defence that their political existence would allow him. Was it the opinion of the Speaker that this subject was be- fore the committee of revival and unfinished business, or should it be referred to a special committee to prepare articles de novo.
The Speaker judged that it was before the Com- mittee of Revival and Unfinished business as a matter of course.
Doctor Mitchell presented a petition from Daniel Cotton, praying compensation for the injury he sus- tained in having his ship, the Ann Maria, whilst in the service of the United States, pressed by the Bey of Tunis, to carry goods, &c. into Marseilles.
Referred to the Committee of Claims. General Varnum moved for the appointment of chaplains to Congress for the present session, one by each House to interchange weekly.
Mr. Smilie thought that a chaplain when once ap- pointed by the House should remain as an officer of the House during its constitutional existence, in like manner as their Speaker, Clerk, and other officers.
General Varnum turned the gentleman to the jour- nal, in which it would be found that chaplains were expressly appointed for a session.
Mr. Speaker declared the practice had always been to appoint them every session.
Mr. Griswold observed, that were the chaplain an officer of that house only, the gentleman's (Mr. S.) idea would be correct; but he would recollect that the Senate had a concurrent vote on this subject.
The resolution was hereupon adopted.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph, a select committee, to consist of five members, was ordered to report on the articles of impeachment against S. Chase, one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the U- nited States.
The petition of Moses White, and Charlotte Ha- zen, the legal representatives, of General Hazen,
* Mr. Dana was appointed on the 6th in the place of Mr. J. C. Smith, who having served on this committee for four years, and having given notice that it would be necessary for him to be absent in January, was at his own request excused.
† The National Intelligencer puts two Stanfords on this committee, but as there is only one in the house, we have substituted Mr. Sanford of Kentucky, the person we suppose to have been meant.
praying to be indemnified for the losses sustained by General Hazen, during the revolutionary war, under a resolution of the old congress of 1776, was referred to the committee of claims.
Adjourned.
Wednesday, November 7, 1804.
Another letter in the German language, similar to those received last session, was laid by Mr. Speaker on the clerk's table.
Doctor Leib observed the narrow limits to which the members were confined by the reduced size of the chamber they now occupied, and the difficulty the members were exposed to in passing and repass- ing in the lobby, by the admission of strangers. He was forced by these considerations to move the House to rescind one of their rules which permitted the members to introduce strangers. But as another re- quired that motions for altering the standing rules of the house should only be made on giving one day's previous notice, he contented himself with laying his motion on the table.
On motion of Doctor Leib, a committee of accounts was appointed, whose duty it is to superintend and control the expenditure of the contingent fund of the House, and to audit and settle all accounts charged upon the same.
The Secretary of the Senate, Mr. Otis, delivered a message to the House informing that the Senate had formed a quorum, and were ready to proceed to busi- ness.
Also, That the Senate had appointed a committee to join the committee of the House to wait upon the President of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of the two Houses are assembled, and re- ady to receive any communications he may be pleased to make.
Mr. R. Griswold moved to refer to the committee of Claims, the petition of Moses Tryon and R. Law, jun. presented last session, praying a proportion of salvage, which they consider to have accrued to them under the law on this subject passed in 1799, and it was referred accordingly.
A message from the Senate, informing that they had concurred in the Resolution of the House that two Chaplains of different denominations be appoint- ed, and on their part they had appointed the Rev. Mr. McCormick.
Mr. Thomas of New-York, moved to proceed by ballot to appoint a Chaplain on the part of the House. Rev. William Bentley of Salem, Massachusetts, and Rev. Mr. Parkinson were nominated.
Upon examining the ballot, the votes were found to be for
 Mr. Bentley, 61  Mr. Lawrie, 21  Mr. Parkinson, 13  Mr. Gantt, 2 
The first named gentleman having a majority of the whole number of votes, was consequently appointed, and Mr. Beckley was desired to acquaint the Senate therewith.
Mr. Newton presented the petition of John McClelland, an old disabled soldier of the Revolu- tionary War who had been severely wounded at the battle of Eutaw springs in 1780, praying some addi- tional assistance; referred to the committee of Claims.
On motion, the petitions of Edmund Briggs and others were severally referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. J. Randolph reported from the joint commit- tee, appointed to wait upon the President, that the committee had performed that service, and received for answer, that he would make a communication to Congress, in writing, at 12 o'clock to-morrow.
SENATE.
Monday, November 5.
Thirteen members present—No quorum. The Vice-President was in the Chair.
Tuesday, November 6.
Seventeen members present—No quorum.
Wednesday, November 7, 1804.
Eighteen members attended, who, constituting a Quorum, proceeded to business.
A committee consisting of Messrs. S. Smith and Baldwin, was appointed to join the Committee of the House of Representatives to wait on the President, to inform him that the two Houses had formed quo- rums, and were ready to receive any communication he might be pleased to make.
Rev. Mr. McCormick was chosen Chaplain.
 The votes were  For Mr. McCormick, 10  Dr. Gantt, 7 
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Emily, Burnham, 25 days from Havanna, Sugar and Molasses. J. Keith, on board. Schooner Favourite, Drummond, four days from Charleston. Schooner Mercury, Smith, 41 days from Surinam, Sugar and Molasses. J. Brown. Schooner Delight, Reynolds, 32 days from Hondu- ras, Mahogany. J. Granbery. Schooner Jane, Pearson, 5 days from Philadelphia.
Captain Carpenter, of the schooner Hazard, from Edenton, informs, that last Saturday he passed the ship Samuel Smith, capt. Deal, (from India bound to Baltimore) ashore on the south end of Chickamico- mico, 25 miles to the northward of Cape Hatteras. The vessel was much bedded in the sand, and might be waded to at low water. They were lanc- ing their cargo on the beach.
Herald.
Act of Humanity.—Captain William Peace of the schooner Polly, of Marblehead, the day after the late severe gale fell in with the wreck of the brig Bartlett, 4 days out of Plymouth, bound to E- urope, with sugar. Captain Peach came along side with his schooner and rendered him every assist- ance which his distressed situation required, and which was in his power to afford for twenty hours.— Another schooner heaving in sight captain P. gave chase to her, pressed her into the humane service, and both of them together continued their good offi- cies till a third schooner was brought too; by the by the assistance of the three the brig had a jury mast rigged and was got into sailing condition, and returned back to Plymouth.
Salem paper.
New-York, November 9.—Arrived Ship Clyde, Dekoven, from Cadiz; November 3d, lat. 53, 30, long. 71, spoke the ship Bald Eagle, Langton, 16 weeks from Amsterdam for the first port she could make—five weeks before had lost in a gale her main- top-mast, spars and rigging. Captain Dekoven, of- fered him a top-mast, but he did not accept it—2 weeks ago he lost his rudder.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Sch't Delight, Reynolds, Bay of Honduras. Victory, Gould, Baltimore. Mercury, Smith, Surinam. Sloop William, Gilbert, Turk's-Island.
CLEARED.
Brig Mary Louisa, Farrer, Jamaica. Schooner Unity, Davis, do.
WALKER'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore TO-MORROW. Nov. 16.
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small- Pox which now rages in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from.
** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market.
George Balfour.
Nov. 15.
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DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
STANZAS TO NIGHT.
FROM CAMOENS.—BY LORD STRANGFORD.
NIGHT! to thee my vows are paid; Not that e'er thy quiet shade Me, in bowers of dalliance laid, Blest and blessing, covers! No; for thy friendly veil was made To shroud successful lovers. And I, heaven knows, Have never yet been one of those Whose love has prov'd a thornless rose! But since (as piteous of my pain) Goddess! when I to thee complain Of truth despis'd, and hard disdam, Thou dost so mutely listen; For this, around thy solemn fane, Young buds I strew, that glisten With tears of woe, By jealous Tithon made to flow, From Morn'ing—thine eternal foe!
AFFECTION OF BEING MISERABLE.
From the first volume of WINTER EVENINGS, or LUCUBRATIONS ON LIFE AND LETTERS.
"The vanity of man may justly be termed a Proteus. In the endeavours to obtain distinction, not only happiness, but misery is frequently affected."
"I believe it is considered by many as honourable to possess a degree of that sensibility which is too delicate to bear the common asperities of human life; and there is a style of complaint which is thought pretty, and a sort of woe which has been indulged as luxury. If I might borrow a term from criticism for the use of ethics, I would denominate the querulous affectation of misery, the elegiac style of life. The plaintive tone of elegiac language, and the soft tinge of melancholy, without any real cause, are very similar to the conversation and sentiments of those numerous complainers who have adopted the elegiac style of life, because they considered it as pretty."
"I reverence the sorrows of the truly unhappy. Their tears are sacred. But those who affect a sensibility which they do not possess, and act a woe which they never felt, are to be considered as ridiculous and reprehensible, because they make a mock of human misery, and sport with the compassion which ought never to be abused, and which was designed for the comfort of unaffected affliction."
"I respect the character of Mr. Gray as that of a man of remarkable virtue, learning, and genius, united. But he was melancholy without reason; and, I apprehend, he was not entirely free from the wish to be considered as a man endowed with feelings unknown to the rest of men. Every man of genius certainly has acute feelings; but those feelings will lead him to high enjoyments, and will make life more pleasurable than painful, if he will but submit to the guidance of his reason, and also keep himself free from the affection of singular misery. Pride, and an insatiable desire of praise, will indeed often cause, in the votaries of fame, pangs unknown to others, and which cannot be reasonably indulged."
"Palma negata macrum, donata reducit opimum Sic leve, sic parum est, animum quod laudis avarum Subit, aut reficit." Hor.
"Many poets, professedly elegiac, have pretended to uncommon wretchedness; but they deceived no sensible reader, since it was evident that their misery was no less fictitious than their mythology."
"The affection of woe is chiefly among the softer sex, in whom it is sometimes supposed to have been amiable. Pity, it has been said, is nearly related to love. But the pity must be sincere. Affected woe will only excite affected pity, which is nearly related to a passion very different from love. Beauty in tears, while tears are believed to be natural, must powerfully call for the protection of every man not destitute of generosity; but if the call is found to have been frequently made without sufficient reason, though it may cause the attention of false and selfish gallantry, it will not raise the esteem of the estimable. She, who wishes for such esteem, will be prudent in divesting herself of every kind of affectation."
"I am sorry to see a taste prevail for novels which exhibit unnatural pictures of misery, and diffuse a kind of taste for the woe-ful. The novel entitled Werter, is of a bad tendency, and cannot have failed to have given the falsely delicate, or over-refined, and the idolizers of themselves, additional encouragement in the affection of misery."
"Elegies, elegiac sonnets, night thoughts, and contemplations on gloomy subjects, have a tendency to diffuse a shade over the imagination which may cause in many a misery less real than actual suffering; and they countenance more persons in seeking the gratification of a perverse vanity, by pretending to singular wretchedness. There is certainly a great portion of evil in the world, real and unavoidable, and it seems a peculiar degree of folly to increase it by affectation. Affectation will increase it; for we become in time the characters which we have habitually assumed. It is particularly wrong in this country, where the inhabitants are naturally inclined to a dejection of spirits, to indulge the imagination in giving a sombrous and dismal colour to every thing around it. It is greatly in our power to make the horizon of our mind dark and cloudy, or serene as the blue aether, and beautiful as the variegated tints of a western sky in a fine summer evening."
"To enjoy, and to be cheerful, are duties. 'To enjoy', says Mr. Pope, 'is to obey'. And though it is natural, and often unavoidable, to complain in affliction, yet to murmur, repine, and take a pleasure in complaining while we have many reasons to rejoice, is irrational and ungrateful."
"The sect of whiners, or grumblers (for it deserves to be stigmatized by no very honourable name), are very proper subjects for ridicule. It is fruitless to argue deeply or very seriously with folly and vanity. You will either not be understood by them, or not regarded; but a laugh against them, is like an instrument which touches the quick, amputates the excrescence, or pulls it by the roots."
"Real misery will, I hope, always meet with sympathy. Nature has taken care that it should affect our feelings, in order to extort relief, if possible But the affectation, whether in books, in life, or in conversation, must find a different treatment, that it may be discountenanced."
"Great caution should, however, be always used not to mistake real for affected misery. It is better that many pretenders to woe should be treated with superfluous sympathy and unnecessary attention, than that one real sufferer should be disregarded."
BENJAMIN SKINNER,
GOLD and SILVER SMITH—FROM BALTIMORE.
BEGS leave to inform the Citizens of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he has opened a shop, and is now carrying on the above business in all its various branches, in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Colls, Old Bank Street. He hopes, from his ability and experience, to give every satisfaction to those who may favour him with orders. A generous price will be given for old Gold and Silver November 1. 1804 205
FOR SALE,
(If applied for immediately,)
1740 SPANISH SALTED HIDES, of the very first quality. 9 Tons NICARAGUA WOOD. Just arrived in the schooner Triumph, from Curraoa. November 6. James Dykes & Co. 219
RANAWAY from the Subscriber, living in Raleigh, on the night of the 23d of October last, a Negro Boy named SAM, about 18 years old, 5 feet 7, well built, of a good countenance, flutters very much when speaking. He has with him a blue cloth coat, without pocket flaps. It is expected he is now in Peterburg, as he was taken up on the 29th of October, at Mr. Parham's, 30 miles this side of Peterburg on the road from Hicks's Ford, and made his escape. He will likely aim for Norfolk, and endeavour to get on board some vessel. Masters of vessels, as well as other persons, are forewarned from harbouring or taking him away. I will give a generous reward, and pay all reasonable expenses to any person who will bring him to me, or secure him in any jail so that I may get him again. Henry H. Cooke. Raleigh, North-Carolina, Nov. 6, 1804. 3 226
50 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 150 Barrels prime NEW YORK, } PORK. 300 do. CAROLINA, } 150 Half Barrels CRACKERS. 50 Hogheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 45 do. CLARET. 5 Barrels COCOA. 12 Cases NOYEAU—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. November 6. tf 218
CASH FOR Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading. FOR SALE, 30 Barrels Fine FLOUR a-hoat. November 6. John Cox. 229
NORFOLK HOTEL, 128 Main-Street. SOUP EVERY DAY, From 11 'till 2 o'clock. October 30. H. Benbridge. 2w 203
Received by the Ship Gosport, from Amsterdam, and for sale by the Subscriber, 12 Bales TICKLENBURG. 5 Cases PLATILLAS. 2 Cases BRITTANNIAS. 2 Cases BYLWELD LINEN. He has also for Sale, 12 Puncheons choice Demerara SPIRIT. 100 do. Gosport RUM. 5,000 lb. PIMENTO. November 10. James Young. 2w 224
LANDING THIS DAY On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Ship GOSPORT, M. M. Derkheim, from Amsterdam, GIN, superior quality. EMPTY CASES. LINSEED OIL. HOLLAND DUCK. RAVENS do. OLD HOCK—and } IN SMALL CASES. BURGUNDY, For sale by Moses Myers. November 10. tf 225
THIS DAY Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig NICANOR, E. LENBERG, Master, from Gothenburg, CONSISTING OF A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SWEDESH IRON. NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogheads CLARET. For sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 15. tf 138
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livington, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. tf 221
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. Gilliat & Mackinder. tf 222
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
General Alexander Hamilton. R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
LANDING
in Town Point, out of the Brig MARY LOUISA, from St Thomas,
A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogheads, tierces and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the MARIA, Capt. HATTON, from BOURDEAUX. 50 Cases, } CLARET, of superior quality. 48 Casks, } 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1 tf 114
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A QUANTITY OF Red and White Oak Drawn Staves, for which cash will be given. ALSO, White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards. ROBERT MATILAND & Co. Sept. 27 tf 157
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—ALSO, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
PROPOSALS,
By RITCHIE & WORSLEY and AUGUSTINE DAVIS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE DEBATES AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS OF THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION, ON THE ADOPTION OF THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION. On the advantages of a work, whose character is so well established, as that of the Debates of the Virginia Convention, it would be useless to expatiate. A work which gives the most comprehensive account extant, of the proceedings and arguments on the adoption of the present Constitution of the United States, certainly needs not the passing tribute of the mere Editor. If the reputation of a book which is so frequently mentioned, has not already anticipated these eulogiums, such a character, often merited, and always partial, can scarcely be expected to bring it into notice. If the merits of the work have been already appreciated, the eulogiums of the Editor will be surely unnecessary. The Debates of the Virginia Convention are completely out of print. No more than 1500 copies of the first edition were ever published; and not more than one edition has ever appeared. Hence it is that the demand for this work has scarcely ever been supplied; and it is hence that the present publishers have been induced to print a second edition. Several mistakes, which had crept into the former edition, will be corrected: the speeches will sometimes be disposed for a more satisfactory perusal, by distributing them into appropriate paragraphs: and the entire execution of the work will be in every respect more perfect. CONDITIONS. 1. This work, which was divided into three volumes in the former edition, will now be comprised into one. 2. It will be printed with a new type, on very good paper, in the octavo form. 3. It will be bound in boards. An additional expense of 50 cents will be required for binding it in leather. 4. The price to subscribers will be three dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the copy. Non-subscribers will have to pay four dollars. 5. It is now in the press. The labour of two compositors and two pressmen is constantly employed upon it; and it may be expected to appear in February or March, 1804. Subscriptions received by the Editors of the Public Ledger. Richmond, October 20, 1804.
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig MARIA, Capt. HATTON, master, from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhd. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOLINS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF,
113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner ANN ELIZA, Capt. SMALL, from Aux-Cayes,
75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21 tf 86
LANDING THIS DAY,
On Newton's Wharf, from on board Schooner ELIZA, Capt. Johnson, 60 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM, FOR SALE BY Wilson, Cunningham & Co. Oct. 30. tf 197
LIVERPOOL SALT.
QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 157
STORAGE.
THE Subscriber will receive Goods on Storage, at his convenient Fire Proof Store, on Marsden's Wharf. William Hartsborne, Jun. Oct. 18. tf
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Beasey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira, Capt. Slover,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete,
PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
ANTIGUA RUM.
THIS DAY, Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner General Pinkney, Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. & F. Whittle. October 25. tf 189
Office of Discount and Deposit,
Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. tf 36
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCER, from London, and Ship BRITIS, 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
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 48
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING, IN THE CITY OF BALTIMORE, A PERIODICAL PAPER, TO BE CALLED THE COMPANION, AND WEEKLY MISCELLANY. BY EDWARD EASY, Esq.
CONDITIONS.
The first number will be published on the first Saturday in November, and if a sufficient number of Subscribers are obtained, be continued every succeeding Saturday.
It will be printed on a good demy paper, and new type.—Each number to contain eight quarto pages—And at the end of every year, a handsome title page and table of contents for the volume.
City Subscribers will be served regularly on the days of publication—those at a distance will have their papers forwarded by post, or otherwise, as directed.
The charge THREE DOLLARS per annum, to be paid half-yearly in advance.
Communications (post paid) addressed to the Editor, at the Printing-Office of Cole & Hewes, publishers, 192 Market-Street will be duly attended to.
Subscription received by Geo. L. GRAY, at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance