Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-05-09 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1806.
[NO. 127.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1806.
Table with 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, Gram, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Mahogany, Molasses, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rum, Salt, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden. In the Mediterranean, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas. Jamaica and Honduras. Porto Rico, Havana, Cape-Francois, Ports in the Bay of Leogane, Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, Persia, India, and China. Cousters. Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 2 per cent. under par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 13 per cent discount. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 4331-3 dollars for 1001 Ster-ling.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR LONDON, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, will sail in all this week, having most elegant accommodations. For passage only, apply to the master, or to C. & F. Whittle.
FOR CHARTER, The New American Ship GENERAL GREEN, William Fairchild, Master, burthen 230 tons, supposed will carry about 330 hds. tobacco; she is expected here daily from Kennebec. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
Who offers for SALE on reasonable terms, 500 Bbls. HERRINGS, in shipping order, 90 do good PORK, 400 bbls. TURPENTINE, 700 do TAR; James and York River TOBACCO, 1250 Twilled SACKS for Salt; W. Island RUM, SUGAR in barrels; coarse SALT. May 5. 716
THE GOOD SHIP WILLIAM P. JOHNSON, Peter Le Berton, master, 290 tons burthen, momentarily expected to arrive here, is offered for Charter. The Brig PEACE, Capt. E. Swain, now in port, about 1100 bbls. burthen, a good vessel, and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Christopher Fry.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship DIANA, Francis Noble, Master, burthen 160 tons. For terms apply to Moses Myers.
For Freight or Charter, The excellent new and fast sailing American Ship ONTARIO, George Hit, h. master, burthen 207 tons, or 280 hogsheads, having made only two voyages, now laying in Hampton Roads (will be in three days) in complete order for the reception of a cargo—A freight to Liverpool, or any other port will be preferred. For further particulars apply to Richard Blow.
FOR BORDEAUX, The Ship Susan and Sarah. For freight or passage, apply to Capt. Marner, or to Moses Myers.
FOR CHARTER, The American Ship FOXWELL, Mitchell, master, burthen 280 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Subscriber, William Pennock.
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FAME, 315 bds. burthen, now in port and in complete order to receive a cargo—A freight to Falmouth and a Port in France will be preferred. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MONTICELLO, John Doydale, Master; two thirds of her cargo being now read, she will positively be despatched the 15th May—150 bds. tobacco and a little cotton will be taken on freight, if immediate application is made to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburg, or to Robert Maitland, & Co.
The Monticello has good accommodations for passengers. Apply as above, or to the captain, on board. April 18. 677
FOR SALE, The new Brig BETSEY, Burthen 155 tons, now lying at Calvert's wharf—Terms will be made accommodating to the purchasers. Apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana, & Co.
Landing on our Wharf, for Sale, Antigua RUM, by the ship Mount Vernon, St. Martin's SUGARS, by the schooner Virginia, New Orleans do. in Store—With more of the articles formerly advertised, and some additions. George Murray, & Co.
The Schooner VIRGINIA, about 700 barrels, for Sale or Charter. April 18. 680
FOR AMSTERDAM, The good Snow ECHO, Jacob Forman, Master, Will carry 330 hogsheads. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, Samuel Read, Master, will sail in 12 or 15 days—For passage only, having good accommodations, apply on board at Gibson's wharf, or to Fisk & Catlett.
FOR TOBAGO, The Schooner ADAMS, John Hall, Master, Will sail in a few days, and will take freight on reasonable terms if offered immediately—For terms apply to Fisk & Catlett. Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nixonton, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to James M'Clenachan.
CASH GIVEN FOR White Oak Barrel STAVES. JAMES HERRON. Wanted for a Port direct, A SHIP, of 500 to 900 hds. burthen. May 7. 722
FOR PHILADELPHIA, The fine new Brig SARAH, F. Hall, Master, will be ready for the reception of a cargo on Monday next, 12th inst. and will positively sail in ten days—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board at Maclure's wharf, or to D. R. Waddey, & Co.
Who are landing on board said Ship a parcel of very First quality SUGARS, in large hogsheads and barrels—In Store, DOTTLED PORTER & ALE, fit for immediate use. April 30. 708
198 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 100 Tons loose, 28 Crates EARTHENWARE. Just received by the Ship Huntress, from Liverpool, and for Sale by Alexander Maclure.
Who will receive on board said VESSEL, if applied to immediately, 150 hogsheads Tobacco on freight for Liverpool. March 14. 604
For Freight or Charter, The Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Porteous, jun. Master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready to receive a cargo in 6 days. For terms apply to Phinehas Dana, & Co. Who have received per mid bag, A few hds. and quarter casks particular Tenneriffe WINE, which they offer for Sale. April 16. 673
A remarkable COW Will be exhibited a few days in Commerce-Street, next door to Little Water-Street. This ANIMAL was taken in the northern part of the state of New-Hampshire, and is supposed to be part Moose. It has six legs, four of which resemble those of ordinary Cattle, and used for walking; the other two rise out of the fore shoulders in an erect posture, and can be folded upon the back, where there is a hollow which will hold two quarts of water. One of these legs is large and perfect, having the hoof complete; the other is smaller, having only half the hoof. Also to be seen, HIER CALF, Which is equally remarkable for the same Phenomena. The Inhabitants of Norfolk are respectfully requested not to neglect the present opportunity of viewing these extraordinary phenomena of nature. Admittance 25 Cents—Children half price. May 2. 710
D. R. WADDEY, & Co. Have just received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, an additional assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are a large quantity of B'NING, broad and narrow, of every colour, which they offer for Sale. ALSO ON HAND, Teneriffe WINE, Holland & Country GIN, 4th Proof Cognac BRANDY, of superior quality, Hibbert's Brown STOUT, in casks of 6 1-2 dozen, Double Gloucester CHEESE, Old L. P. Madeira WINE, fit for immediate use, Muscovado SUGAR, in hds and bbls.—LOAF do. in do. N. E. RUM and WHISKEY. May 5. 718
SPRING GOODS, COCKE AND SANFORD, No. 40, Main-Street, have received per the Ships Two Brothers from Liverpool, and Dumfries from London, an extensive assortment of SPRING GOODS, CONSISTING OF Irish Linens assorted, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheerings, French Cambricks and Long Lawns, Fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, 7-8 and 8-4 quarter Diapers, Table Cloths, Chambray Muslin, Cambrick do. Cambrick Dimities, Furniture do. Fashionable Shawls, Lace Veils, Black net Shawls, Superior Cloths and Cassimere, Cotton Cassimeres and Grandells, Kid Shoes, Umbrellas and Parasols, Hats assorted, in cases, Some Twine, Osnaburghs and Hempen Rolls, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Checks and Stripes, Calicoes and Ginghams, Fashionable Waistcoating, White and coloured Fanes, Powder, Shot, &c. &c.
ON HAND, Yellow NANKEENS, first chop, Berboom GURRAHS—and 8000 wt. BACON, April 23. 695
SPRING GOODS, Received by the DUMFRIES from LONDON, for Sale by J. & W. Southgate. April 23. 694
SPRING GOODS, RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a handsome assortment of Spring and Summer GOODS, which he offers for Sale by wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved paper. April 25. 696
SPRING GOODS, GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, their Supply of Spring GOODS, which consist of a general and well selected assortment. Also, a fresh supply of Ladies' fashionable Kid SHOES. April 23. 698
FOR SALE, A likely Negro MAN, about 20 years of age, not sold for any fault, but for want of employment; price 320 dollars. Apply to the Editor of this paper. May 7. 719
NINTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, April 7. Spanish Affairs.
Debate on the motion of Mr. J. Randolph to publish the President's message. (Concluded.)
Mr. J. RANDOLPH. It is not my wish, Mr. Speaker, to trespass on the patience of the house. But I think it necessary to explain what I am sure the house has not well understood; for my positions have been grossly perverted, whether intention, or not I will not undertake to say. Gentlemen appeared to us act a very strange and inconsistent part. They will not give credit to a private individual, as to a conversation had with a head of department. I do not wish them. I only stated that conversation as a reason for saying that I had withdrawn my confidence. And will gentlemen say I am bound, when evidence has come to my private knowledge, which is sufficient to damn any man to legislate on a principle of confidence. When I find misrepresentations made to the publick and insinuations of the most despicable kind on this floor, I come out, and call on any man to deny what I have stated. They cannot—They dare not—For I take it for granted no man will declare in the face of the nation a wilful falsehood. But while gentlemen will not give credit to what has fallen from one individual, they have no hesitation in giving credit to an individual member for the whole course of the government. My opinion is that the government knowing the caveat entered by Spain, and knowing that Lemaire was not authorised to receive the country from Spain, which they claim, and that France refused to deliver it by treaties and boundaries—I say, my opinion is that the claim of Spain to the country between the Mississippi and the Perdido is a good claim; and I adduce this as one instance of misconduct on the part of the government. But this is only an opinion of my own. The government, on the contrary, lay claim to the country, and press their claim abroad. When the executive say we have a right to the country, the question is whether, when they have taken that ground, you will give them money to buy the country, or in other words, to buy peace. I say no. If on the contrary, the government had shown the validity of the claim of Spain, I should not, perhaps, have hesitated to give the money. I do not absolutely say that I should. While gentlemen say the opinion of an individual is not to be relied on, they justify the government by that opinion, at the same time that the government tell you their opinion is directly opposite. If the government had acted on those principles, the case would be directly the reverse of what it is. But they decided that the country did belong to the United States and they are bound to act on this principle, or magnanimously abandon it. I hope therefore, hereafter, that gentlemen will justify the government in its foreign relations on the principles avowed by it, and not on principles of a hostile nature.
In my opinion it is of the first importance that the message should be published from a material fact which took place in this house. A member in his place told you that the course recommended by a particular individual was consonant with the secret wishes of the executive. I did then reprehend that language as the most unconstitutional and reprehensible ever uttered on this floor. I did believe that the people of the United States possessed as free a constitution as the British people, and I had hoped that such language had been considered as reprehensible, and had brought forward a vote of indignant in that body. I allude to the case where the king's name was used for the purpose of throwing out Mr. Fox's India bill. I then reproached this back stairs influence, this double dealing, the sending one message for the journals and newspapers, and another in whispers to this house. I shall always reprehend such language, and consider it unworthy of any man holding a seat in this house. I had always before flattered myself that it would be a thousand years hence before our institutions would have given birth to these Charles Jenkinson's in politics. I did not expect them at this time of day, and I now declare it important, in my opinion, that the message should be published, that the publick may be enabled to compare the official, with the unofficial message which decided the vote.
There is another reason for its publication. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has said there is no mention of France on the journals; and that we have no cause of complaint against France. I wish the publication of the message to prove what causes of complaint we have against France. Let men of sense take a view of all the papers, and I am willing to abide the issue—It is said France has done us no injury—that the bubble has burst. We are told that this is a plain answer to all the speeches made on this floor. Permit me to say, the gentleman (Mr. Eppes) has given a plain answer to all the speeches delivered on this floor—It was impossible to have given a plainer answer to them. He says I will vote with you, but I will make a speech against you. Permit me to say, this is the first time I would not rather have his vote than his speech. After this speech there can be no doubt as to the issue of the question. I will go further—After the adjournment on Saturday there could be no doubt. Saturday, it seems, is an unfortunate day, on which no expedition is to be undertaken, no forlorn hope conducted.
The same gentleman has said that we pursued precisely the same course in 1803 as in 1806, and for obtaining the same object. He says the same course is now pursued—and yet he says he will not undertake to say the cases are not dissimilar—Put this and that together and what do you make of it? The cases are decidedly dissimilar. In 1803 there was no existing misunderstanding between the American and French governments with regard to our differences with Spain. Those differences had started up like a mushroom in the night. We made an appropriation to purchase the Floridas—To buy them—from whom?—from their rightful owner. The circumstances would have been similar, if the United States had given money to France to compel Spain to form a treaty with us, then the national honour would have received a deadly wound. But there was nothing of this sort in the formation of the treaty then made. Spain under the operation of causes, in which we had no agency, transferred Louisiana to France, and France transferred it to us. But this is not now the case. We are told that Spain is no longer an independent power, but is under the con-

troul of France. What follows? That France is the aggressor on us, which proves every thing I have alleged.
There is another thing to be observed. The publick have been given to understand that two millions have been appropriated for the purchase of the Floridas. This is not so—The appropriation is only towards doing something; but what that is, is not defined by law—Now it in 1803, we appropriated two millions for the purchase of the Floridas, and did not get them, what security is there now that by making an appropriation in the same language we shall obtain them? Although the persons making the appropriation are not the same identical beings, those applying the sum appropriated are. I do not believe that we shall get the Floridas. In this I may be mistaken. I hope I shall be—for after having descended to prostitute the national character, let us at least receive the wages of iniquity.
But gentlemen enquire who became the guardians of Spain? This is a mistake which has run through every attempt at argument I have heard. We never professed to be the guardians of Spain. We profess to be the guardians of our own honour. We care not for France trampling on Spain. Let her pick her pockets for what we care; but if we instigate her to it, it is no longer a mere question between France and Spain, but a question in which our own honour is engaged, which is at once mortgaged and gone.
Until the gentleman from Virginia got up, I confess that, with my exhausted state, the badness of the air, and the tenor of the arguments of gentlemen, so excessively light that they at once vanished in thin air—that I had not a word to say—for it is not to be supposed that I intended to reply to anything offered by the gentleman behind me. If I am to fall, let me fall in the face of day, and not be betrayed by a kiss—I mean no profane allusion. I shall do my duty as an honest man. I came here prepared to co-operate with the government in all its measures. I told them so. But I soon found there was no choice left, and that to co-operate in them would be to destroy the national character—I found I might co-operate, or be an honest man disposed to be the go-between, and carry down secret messages to this house? No—It is because men of character cannot be found to do this business, that agents must be sent to carry things into effect, which men of compromised character will not sell their fingers or sell their characters with.
One word on the subject of voting on unofficial notice, on the representations of individuals, in the place of communications officially received from the officers of the executive department. I have always considered the executive in this country as standing in the same relation to the two houses, that the minister or administration bore to the legislature under governments similar to our own. I have always considered that the responsibility for publick measures rested more particularly on them. For those measures they are answerable to the people—and to me it has been a subject of peculiar regret (I do not speak of the general character of the constitution) that they have not a seat on this floor. For whatsoever may be supposed to be my feelings as to the members of the administration, I am ashamed when I see their fame and characters committed to such hands, as we are in the daily habits of witnessing. If their measures are susceptible of justification, I should like to have a justification at their own hands, instead of hearing Yazoos men defend them. Much less did I expect, on such an occasion, to hear a Yazoo man, assigning his motives for a vote on a totally different subject, and this in justification of a man with whom he is connected by ties of consanguinity. This reminds me of the intention imputed to me to bring forward an impeachment against a great officer of state. This, however, is so far from being the truth, that I appeal to those who heard me, whether I did not declare that I wished my hands of impeachments—that I was done with them. No—I will neither directly, nor indirectly, have any thing to do with them. But I will in all questions that shall come before this House, discuss the publick agents from a secretary to a constable; and I will continue to do it, until it shall be admitted by the constitution, that the king can do no wrong. I say I wish the heads of departments had seats on this floor. Were this the case, to one of them I would immediately propound this question. Did you, or did you not, in your capacity of a publick functionary tell me, in your capacity of a publick functionary, that France would not suffer Spain to settle her differences with us, that she wanted money, that we must give her money, or take a Spanish or French war? And did not I answer, that I neither wished for a war with Spain or France, but was in favour of defending my country? I would put that question to him, I would put this question to another head of department. Was or was not an application made to you for money to be conveyed to Europe to carry on any species of diplomatic negotiation there? I would listen to his answer, and if he put his hand on his heart, and like a man of honour said no, I would believe him, though it would require a great stretch of credulity. I would call into my aid faith, not reason, and believe I was not convinced. I would then turn to the first magistrate of the nation, & say, did you not buy Louisiana of France? Has France acted in that transaction in a bona fide manner? Has she delivered into your possession the country you believed you had bought from her? Has she not equivocated, prevaricated, and played off Spain against you, with the view of extorting money? I will answer for the reply. There cannot be the smallest doubt about it.—I will put the whole business on this issue. All the difficulty has arisen from that quarter.
Yes, the bubble has burst! It is immaterial to us whether you publish the President's message or not. But it is material to others that you should; and let me add, the publick will not rest satisfied with the conduct of those, who profess to wish it published, while they vote against the publication. The publick will not confide in such professions. Gentlemen may show their bunch of rods, may treat them as children and offer their sugar plums; but all will not avail them, so long as they refuse to call for the dispatches of our ministers, and other documents, which, if published, would fix a stain upon some men in the government and high in office, which all the waters in the ocean would not wash out. Gentlemen may talk of our changing, and chopping about, and all that. What is the fact? We are what we profess to be—not courtiers but republicans, acting on the broad principles we have heretofore professed—applying the same scale with which we measured John Adams to the present administration. Do gentlemen flinch from this, and pretend to be republicans? They cannot be republicans, unless they agree that it shall be measured to them, as they measured to others. But we are, perhaps, to be told that we have all become federalists—or that the federalists have become good republicans. This, however, is a charge, which I am convinced, the federalists will not be more anxious to repel, than we to be exonerated from. No, they will never become good republicans. They never did, they never will act with us. What has happened? They are in opposition from system, and we quo ad hoc —as to this particular measure. Like men, who have ruffed it together, there is a kind of fellow feeling between us. There is no doubt of it. But as to political principle, we are as much as ever opposed.—There is a most excellent alkali by which to test our principles. The Yazoo business is the beginning and the end, the alpha and omega of our alphabet.—With that our differences began, and with that they
will end, and I pray to God, that the liberties of the people may not also end with them.
MR. VARNUM. I am not about to take up the time of the House by any discussion of the question before them, which has already been debated three or four weeks ago, and principally occupied by the declaration of the gentleman from Virginia. I think it my duty however, to give a short history of the circumstance from which has arisen the celebrated story of back-stairs influence, Charles Jenkinson, &c. Gentlemen declared there was nothing in the message of the President that justified the measure before the committee, that it on the contrary proved and pointed out as most proper the measure reported by the select committee. I did not believe that it pointed out that measure, or that there was any cause to believe that any thing had occurred between the 3d and 6th of December, which could have induced the President to change the opinion he entertained, when he communicated the first message. In the message of the 3d of December, he says—"Whether it will be necessary to augment our land forces will be decided by occurrences probably in the course of your session." No such occurrences had taken place between the 3d and the 6th of December. Taking this into view, and also taking into consideration what I considered to be the true meaning of the message, I said that I would venture to assert as my opinion, that the measure of the appropriation was agreeable to the executive; and that I formed this opinion from documents on the table. On this the gentleman from Virginia rose, and commenced a violent attack, similar to that we have witnessed to-day. I asked leave to explain—I did explain; and I now appeal to the house, whether I did not observe at that time, that the measure of the appropriation I considered to be agreeable to the wishes of the executive, and whether I did not support this opinion from documents before you; and added, that if any other idea had escaped me, or could be attached to what I said, that this was my explanation, and that it was not my intention that what I had said should go further than to intimate this opinion, and that I did believe I had not said any thing that could fairly be construed to have a different meaning. It is fact, that it has been published in some papers to the contrary, that Mr. Jefferson expressed to me his secret wish that a resolution should be brought forward contrary to his message. I say this representation is contrary to fact. I say that Mr. Jefferson never mentioned any such thing to me: and if I had made such a statement, I should have wronged the first magistrate. Why these observations are again brought forward at this time I do not pretend to say; but what I have stated are the facts connected with this business. I believe such an attack as this has never been made before, in the time, which I did believe would have been satisfactory.
MR. J. RANDOLPH.—When the veracity of a man is called in question it is a serious business. The gentleman from Massachusetts has appealed to the house for the correctness of his statement. I too appeal to the house whether this was not his expression, when he undertook to explain away what he had said, for he did not deny it—that he would vouch that such were the secret wishes of the President; and whether I did not observe that his attempt to explain, was like judge Chase attempting to draw back a prejudiced opinion in the case of Fries; that he might take back the words, but not the effect they had made on the assembly; that the constitution knows only of two ways by which the executive could influence the legislature; the one by a recommendation of such measures as he deemed expedient, the other by a negative on our bills; and that the moment it was attempted to influence the house by whispers and private messages, its independence was gone. I stated the proneness of legislative bodies to be governed by executive influence, and in illustration referred to the senate, who, from its association with the executive and the length of time for which its members hold their seats, was necessarily made up for gaping expectants of office. And there can be no doubt of the fact. It must be so from the nature of things. Now, if it be necessary, let the house appoint a committee of enquiry to ascertain what the gentleman from Massachusetts did say, and let us see who can adduce the most witnesses and swear the hardest. No—the gentleman from Massachusetts had on that occasion so different a countenance, dress and address, that I could not now recognize him for the same man. He seemed thunderstruck—and to be in a state of stupfaction at his indiscretion. He appeared humbled in the presence of those who heard what he had said and beheld his countenance. His words were these—myself on it, "I will vouch that such are the secret wishes of the President—or the executive"—I do not know which."
MR. VARNUM.—I must deny that I made use of the words vouch or secret . I stated what I have declared. As to being thunderstruck, if that was the case, I was not aware of it. And as to being humbled, I have never felt humbled by any man—I have never felt or shall feel fear at the face of any mortal man. I have been in the service of my country for many years, and I have never heard any argument but what I should be willing to meet, if it were not too indolent to require an answer—I have done my duty, and am not conscious of having injured any man.
MR. JACKSON.—In consequence of the groundless and illiberal allusions which have been made to me, I have felt myself under the obligation of rising. I had hoped that an adjournment would have allowed me time to have examined the voluminous note I have taken of the former remarks of the gentleman from Virginia, and to have presented to the people some criterion whereby to judge of their accuracy: But as I am thus called upon in such an illiberal manner, and the question is to be decided to day—although not expecting to rise, and being totally unprepared, I have no choice left me. Sir, the assertion is untrue, that I have attempted to vindicate the character of the Secretary of State against the various charges exhibited by the gentleman from Virginia against him. I should have been deterred from such an attempt by many considerations. 1st. Because the even tenor of his well spent life is a complete answer and refutation to the malignant calumnies which disappointed ambition and prejudice have given rise to—and secondly, for the reason that the charge of indecency which had been urged against the remarks of my colleague (Mr. Eppes) from the relation in which he stood to the executive would apply with equal force to me—I never deemed such vindication necessary; however competent I might be to the task, I did not consider the conduct and character of the secretary of state as requiring any support—they have made an impression on the American people, not to be erased by declaration unsupported by fact. In relation to the principal charge made against him—his having attempted to draw money from the treasury without an appropriation by law; it is not true—no such attempt was made. I happened to see the secretary of the treasury near the door of this house, and asked him whether it was true that such an attempt was made, and he told me it was not; that it was proposed in the executive cabinet before congress met, to instruct our minister to open a negotiation for the purchase of the Floridas upon the supposition that congress would appropriate the money when they met—but that he had remarked it was not certain that congress would make the appropriation—and and he added that this proposition did not come from the secretary of state, but from the president himself. This has been tortured by misrepresentation
into an attempt to draw money out of the treasury without the sanction of an appropriation by law—when the main charge against the secretary of state is so destitute of truth and foundation—mark the expression, I say it is destitute of truth; it is not necessary that the other should be repelled, namely, that he told my colleague [Mr. Randolph interrupted "I am not the gentleman's colleague".] Very well, that he told John Randolph—[the Speaker said it was out of order to call gentlemen by name.] Sir, I know of no more appropriate appellation unless it be the descendant of Powhatan—who has told that France would not permit Spain to settle her differences with us, that France wanted money, and if we did not give it we should have a Spanish and French war.—Now admitting for argument, what I do not admit in fact, that the prejudiced mind of the gentleman was not controlled by a determination to misconstrue what he heard; and that he was informed there was no doubt France would get the money, has he not said the same thing in effect? He repeatedly declared there is no Spain, no Pyrenees—That France would not permit Spain to settle her differences with us, and if the dispatches of the Marquis Yrujo could be drawn from his private pocket, they would be found with the signature of C. M. Talleyrand—he has declared that it is evidence of political weakness to act on things as they ought to be, disregarding the knowledge of what they are. Well, if all this was known, that Spain had placed herself under the protection and controul of France, would it not have been preposterous to speak of Spain as if she were totally independent of her ally; would it not have been absurd to shut our eyes to the truth? But was it ever suggested by the secretary of state; it has not even been urged on this floor, that it was—and I should not believe it if it were so urged, that we were to give this money to France to coerce Spain? The gentleman has declared that France can compel Spain to take such measures as she sees fit, and that it is dishonourable in us to take advantage of the humiliation of Spain. This is a complete vindication of the conduct of the executive and of congress in the measures they have taken to purchase this country, which is on all hands admitted to be so important to us—as it is surely more honourable to buy than to take it by force from its feeble, miserable owner, incapable of protecting it. Altho' it has been decided to be out of order to disclose the secret communications, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph) has declared that France said if we gave Spain one blow, she would give us two or ten in return, and others have declared that France threatened us with war. Sir, I assert there are no such facts contained in the secret dispatches sent to us. I regret that I cannot pursue the course which other gentlemen have been induced by stating what are the facts in contradiction of what they are declared to be; and though this should be a violation of order, it would perhaps be proper, as a disclosure has been provoked by gross misrepresentations, to repeat them, and justify ourselves to the people by stating the information itself. I will therefore undertake to say, that all the information we received from the documents on this point, was in answer to the enquiry, what their conduct would be, if we declared war against Spain, to which they replied they were compelled to take part with Spain (there was here a loud call to order by Mr. J. Randolph and others.) Mr. J. continued, I shall always respect the calls to order from the Speaker and the House, but not from that person, (J. Randolph.) After some conversation relative to the point of order, Mr. J. proceeded—Sir, I would wish to know whether if it is in order for the gentleman from Virginia to affirm that France declared she would for every blow we gave Spain give us two or ten in return; it is not in order for me to correct the misstatement, and if neither is in order to ask where was the vast vigilance of the Speaker, when he (Mr. Randolph) prostrated every rule of order and decorum. Mr. Speaker, I have said and I repeat it to day, I should rejoice if all the secret communications could be made publick, and not such parts only as the opposition wish; they would then afford to our constituents not a garbled but a complete view of our conduct, and they would then justly appreciate the assertion that France threatened us with war; and the charge of our giving money to conciliate France. But when we perceive in the message of the President, a request that it should be kept secret, I much doubt the right of withdrawing the confidence thereby reposed in us at this time. If when the messages were received we had determined not to hear them, and withhold their contents from publick view, we should have returned them with the seals unbroken; but it is too late after getting them into our possession under the secrecy to divulge them without permission. I admit there are extreme cases in which we ought to communicate what we may confidentially acquire; cases involving the destruction of the constitution itself; but this is not such a one. It may be likened to the case of an individual, who would be scouted as a dishonourable man, if when he received information in confidence, he afterwards, without permission from his informant, divulged it. This House, I repeat, did not vote for the appropriation under the idea that it was intended to make use of France to coerce Spain into any measure. On the contrary instructions have been sent to our minister resident at the court of France, who is appointed envoy extraordinary to negotiate with the court of Spain for the purchase of this country; the idea of coercion through the instrumentality of France was repelled by the gentleman himself; he declared that Buonaparte, with a revenue of 100 millions, besides what he could squeeze from his dear allies, would disdain to be bribed by a sum only equal to two weeks expenditures. There can be nothing, therefore, exceptional in the measure, and if the assertion made were correct, and our candid opinion was, that the money thus appropriated would ultimately go into the coffers of France; there would be nothing improper in it as far as we are concerned. France and Spain are connected together by a treaty of alliance offensive and defensive. The one cannot go to war without involving the other. France would be compelled to take part with Spain unless she violated her faith to her; and I believe Buonaparte has never been charged with a want of faith to his allies; and this well accounts for the answer to our minister, that they were bound to take part with Spain. Sir, this is national honour according to British doctrines, and the gentleman will admit them. The ministry frequently boasts in Parliament, that their continental allies will not forsake them, and that no separate treaty will be made, no settlement of differences nor arrangement of territorial limits will be entered into without their approbation. There can, therefore, be nothing improper in Spain's consulting France in this business which relates to the transfer of a domain as large as Spain itself; and if she pleases, giving France the price of the purchase. The proposition was for the purchase of a country all important to us. So important as to have received the sanction of this House in 1802, under a declaration that we must have it by conquest, or purchase at a fair price. It was determined to pursue a pacific course then—the character of the nation required it, not only at home but abroad. For if we had determined to make interest the rule of national right, and resorted to force, because our interest dictated it, the powers of Europe justly alarmed by a spirit of ambition and aggrandizement which threatened themselves and their dependencies with destruction, would have made a common cause to crush us. The same course has been resolved on now, for the same wise reasons;
for it was acknowledged by the gentleman, (Mr. R.) that we have not a fort east of the Iberville and the lakes Maurepas and Ponchartrain. But admitting this point to be questionable, there was no impropriety in purchasing the territory acknowledged to belong to Spain, and settling the boundaries and extent of a doubtful right in the bargain. For my part I have no doubt that the measure in every point of view in which it can be placed was recommended by the soundest policy and the best interest of the nation. But we were told amongst other strange assertions, that by this vote of money we have violated our neutrality, that a neutral nation can do nothing beneficial to a belligerent, and as money is the sinews of war, we cannot on any account supply it. Whether this is not advancing British pretensions under British influence, it is for the sober sense of the community to determine.
I consider the report of the select committee as the best justification of the opposition made to the measure it recommends, and the severest commentary upon the conclusions which are professed to be drawn from it. It speaks of the "practical depredations upon our commerce; of obstructing the navigation of the Mobile," and in the daring violation of our undisputed limits, &c. as affording "ample cause for a formal declaration of war." Sir, the actions of duty on the Mobile, will undoubtedly be continued so long as Spain holds the country; the right is not settled by the laws or usages of nations; and thus indeed the exported products of the finest region of the United States, may be subjected to duties, as well as those imported into it, and the travellers returning on the high road from New Orleans will, by engaging in broils with the Spanish subjects, eternally endanger the peace and tranquillity of the United States—so that instead of war, sound policy clearly dictated a purchase—and what is the daring violation spoken of? A mole hill converted into a mountain—gigantick names given to piggish events. It is nothing more or less than the arrest of the Kemper. Is that "ample cause of war?" A few people-headed by these men raised the standard of rebellion in the territory of Spain, from whence they fled within our limits, and were seized by our citizens, carried within the Spanish lines and there delivered to a Spanish party. And this is what is declared in the report to be an ample cause of war . After urging that we are "too far removed from the powerful nations of the earth for our safety to be endangered by their hostility," that "peace must always be desirable so long as it is compatible with the honor and the interest of the community"—that "we are heavily burthened with debt"—and the best interests of the nation cry aloud for peace—that "when the debt is discharged, and not till then, may we bid defiance to the world"—that "the present moment is peculiarly auspicious for this great and desirable work"—that "now if ever the national debt is to be paid by reaping the rich harvest of neutrality," the report concludes with recommending a war measure—the raising a number of troops to " chastise Spanish insult and insult ." I should have been convinced had I voted for such a proposition, and for such reasons, that the people as they formerly have, would withdraw their confidence and dismiss from office an administration, fomenting national irritation, and adopting war measures for such miserable reasons, founded on such insignificant causes. I had another reason for opposing this standing army measure. I believed the militia of the United States was most grossly traduced by its friends—it was represented as inefficient and got to be relied on. I believed on the contrary that they were equal to any emergencies that could arise, and would defend their country with more bravery than mere mercenaries. I feared that as in other countries, so in this, this pretext might be made use of to get a standing army, the most potent engine in the hands of a despot, to enforce obedience to his will. And although cases may arise when it is necessary to raise armies—if it is recollected that the aggression most complained of was officially disavowed by the Spanish authorities, and satisfaction promised—this cannot be of that description.
A high officer of the government has been charged with an unconstitutional attempt to draw money from the treasury without an appropriation by law—but on the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury I deny it. The charge therefore reverberates on its author unless he justifies himself for making it.—I will conclude my remarks by repeating what I commenced with declaring, that I did not mean, nor do I think it incumbent on any one, to vindicate the character of the Secretary of State.—The charges have been reiterated from day to day, and his friends repeatedly challenged to come forward and justify him. But when the principal allegation is totally untrue, the others will and must be only appreciated.—Those who make mere assertion for fact will believe them, but the great mass of the people of this country will require more than individual assertion before they withdraw their confidence, and condemn the individual whose whole life has been devoted to the service of his country, and whose services are known and acknowledged by every liberal man—they will not consent to believe charges without the least proof.
The question was then taken by yeas and nays on the motion of Mr. J. Randolph, "that the printed supplemental journal of secret proceedings be amended, by inserting after the word "read," in the third line of the first page, the message of the President of the United States of the 6th of December last, and that a new edition of the said journal, thus amended, be printed for the use of the members."—as follows:
Yeas—Messrs. Bassett, Bedinger, G. W. Campbell, Chittenden, Clark, J. Clay, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Eppes, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Kelly, Lewis, Mosely, J. Nelson, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea of Penn. Sommers, J. C. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Tallmadge, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, Wilson.—44.
Nays—Messrs. Alexander, Alston, Anderson, Bard, Barker, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Brown, Butler, Chandler, Claiborne, M. Clay, Clopton, Conrad, Covington, Crowninshield, Curtis Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Goodwin, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Jackson, Jones, Kenan, Lambert, Leib, Lyon, Mac Farland, Marion, Masters, McCreery, N. H. Moore, T. Moore, Jer. Morrow, John Morrow, Mumford, R. Nelson, Newton, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rea of Tenn. Richards, Russell, Sailly, Sandford, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, Southard, Standford, Stanton, Thomas, Tracey, Varnum, Whitehill, Wickes, M. Williams, Winn, Winston.—74.
NOTE.
On a subsequent day Mr. J. made the following explanation.
He observed that he had been misunderstood in the remarks he had made in relation to the conversation had with Mr. Gallatin, or in the warmth of his feelings had expressed himself differently from his intentions. He did not mean to be understood as repeating the words of Mr. G. when he said the charge of attempting to draw money from the treasury was not true, but as stating the inference he drew from the expressions of that gentleman, for which he, Mr. J. held himself responsible. Indeed he wished to be understood throughout as repeating

the substance of the conversation only—Nor did he mean to be understood that Mr. G. had given a licence or authority to him to repeat the conversation. He asked Mr. G. as a publick man respecting the charge, and received the answer as such—he therefore was authorized to repeat it.
AN ACT Authorizing a detachment from the Militia of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised, at such time as he shall deem necessary, to require of the executives of the several states, to take effectual measures to organize, arm, and equip, according to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning, their respective proportions of one hundred thousand militia, officers included: to be apportioned by the President of the United States, by the militia returns of the last year, in cases where such returns were made, and in cases where such returns were not made the last year, by such other data as he shall judge equitable.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President may, if he shall judge it expedient, authorise the executive of the several states, to accept as part of the said detachment, any corps of volunteers, who shall engage to continue in service six months after they arrive at the place of rendezvous.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the detachment of militia and volunteers aforesaid, shall be officered out of the present militia officers, or others, at the option and direction of the other constitutional authority in each state, respectively; the President of the United States apportioning the general officers among the respective states as he may deem proper.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the said detachments shall not be compelled to serve a longer time than six months after they arrive at the place of rendezvous: and that during the time of their service, they shall be entitled to the same pay, rations and allowance for clothing, that are established by law, as the pay, rations and allowance for clothing of the army of the United States.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised to call into actual service any part, or the whole of the said detachment, when he shall judge the exigencies of the United States require it; if a part of the said detachment only shall be called into actual service, they shall be taken from such part thereof, as the President in his discretion shall deem proper.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That two millions of dollars be, and are hereby appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the pay and subsistence of such part of the said detachment as may be called into service.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That an act intituled "an act directing a detachment of the militia of the United States, and for erecting certain arsenals," approved the third of March one thousand eight hundred and three, be, and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue, and be in force for the term of two years from the passing thereof, and no longer.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. April 19, 1806. Approved, TH. JEFFERSON.
AN ACT For fortifying the ports and harbours of the United States, and for building gun boats.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a sum of money not exceeding one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated, shall be and the same is hereby appropriated to enable the President of the United States to cause the ports and harbours of the United States to be better fortified and protected.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That a sum of money not exceeding two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated, shall be and the same is hereby appropriated, to enable the President of the United States to cause to be built and completed a number of gun boats, not exceeding fifty, for the protection of the harbours, coasts and commerce of the United States; and the President is hereby authorised to officer, man and equip any part, or all of said gun boats, when he shall judge the same expedient, for the purposes aforesaid; and a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated to defray any expense which may be incurred by officering, manning and equipping gun boats, as aforesaid.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, that the President of the United States may direct any of the armed vessels of the United States to be sold, whenever he shall be of opinion that the said vessel is so much out of repair, that it will not be for the interest of the United States to repair the same.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the several sums of money hereby appropriated, shall be paid out of any money in the treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. April 21, 1806.—APPROVED, TH. JEFFERSON.
AN ACT, Further to alter and establish certain post roads; and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the following post roads shall be discontinued: From Dixon's spring, to Lebanon, in Tennessee; and from Raleigh by Haywood, Chatham court house, and Chapel Hill, to Hillsborough in North Carolina.
That the following post roads be established:
In Massachusetts. From Granville, through Shatsfield and New Marlborough, to Stockbridge; and from Rochester by Middleborough, East Meeting House, to East Bridgewater: from Brookfield through Brimfield in Massachusetts, to Stafford Springs, and thence to Tolland, in Connecticut.
In the District of Maine. From Brewer's to plantation number five. From Vassalborough, through Fairfax, Unity, Collegedown, to Halloway. From Buxfield through Hartford, to Livermore; and from New-Milford, through Ballstown, Palermo, and Davistown, to Belfast.
In Vermont. From Royalton, through Turnbridge, Chelsea, and Vershire, to Corinth.
In Connecticut. From Pomfret, through Gloucester, to Providence, in Rhode Island.
In New-York. From the town of Cherry Valley, through Springfield, Richfield, Plainfield, and Bridge-water, to Sangsfield; and from Harrisburgh, through Williamstown, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Chateaugay, to Plattsburgh. From Rome, through Redfield, Adams, by
Smith's mills to Sackett Harbor, and from thence to Chemung. From Bath, through Canisteo town, Danville, and Williamburgh, to Hartford; and from Onandago to the village of Oswego, in Lysander; and a cross post from West Hampton, to River Head. From New Lebanon, in the state of New-York, by Hancock, Richmond, Lennox, Lee, Becket, Louden, and Sandisfield, in Massachusetts to New Hartford, in Connecticut.
In New-Jersey. From Belvidere, to Stroudsburg, in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania. From Berlin, through Salisbury, to Cumberland. From Greencastle, to Kittanning; from Tunkhan-nock, to Chemung point in New-York; and from Greencastle, through Mount Pleasant, Robbstown, and Williamsport, to Washington; and from Washington, through Alexandria, to Wheeling. From Gettysburg, through Miller's town, Nicholson's Gap, and Waynesburg to Green Castle.
In Delaware. From the village of Christiana, through Newark, to Strasburgh, in Pennsylvania; and from Georgetown, through Concord, to Laurel.
In Maryland. The post road from Virginia, in Dorchester county, to Snow Hill, in Worcester county, and thence returning to Vienna, may, in the discretion of the post master general, be so altered as to pass over Wicomico's lower ferry, and Quantico mills: Provided, no additional expence in transporting the mail shall be incurred thereby.
In Virginia. From Lynchburgh to Lexington. From Waterford to Snicker's Gap, by the stores of Robert Brannen and Jesse Jany, and from thence to Upperville, and to return by Israel Jany's mill. From Wythe court house, by Tazewell court house, Lee court house, to Robinson's mills. And from Madison court house, to Stanardsville. The post road from Manchester, to Colesville, shall pass by Chesterfield court house and Spring Hill.
In North Carolina. From Averysborough to Haywood, Chatham court House, to cross Haw river, near Jones's ferry, to Hillsborough. From Raleigh, by Chapel Hill to Hillsborough. From Wilmington through Conwayborough to Georgetown, in South Carolina; and from Wilksborough to Ashe court house.
In South Carolina. From Portsbury to Conwayborough; and from Portsbury, by Marion court house, to Thomas Harley's.
In Georgia. From Washington, to Petersburg, and from Athens to Knoxville, in Tennessee.
In Ohio. From Cincinnati, by North Bend, to Lawrenceburgh, in the Indiana territory. From Austinburg to Erie, in Pennsylvania; and from Franklinton to Worthington.
In Kentucky. From New-Castle or Henry court house, by Gallatin court house, and Boone court house, to Lawrenceburgh, in the Indiana territory; and the post road from Henderson to Eddsville shall pass by Livingston court house.
In Tennessee. From Mount Granger to Carthage, thence by Kavenough, to Lebanon. From Nashville to Charlotte. From Burryville by Walnut cove, thence along the turnpike road by way of Clinchwood's to Pulaski court house, in Kentucky; and from Palmyra to Stuart court house; and thence to Edyville.
In Orleans Territory. From Rapid Settlement to Apponebass.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That a sum not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, be, and the same is hereby appropriated, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, to enable the post master-general to defray the expenses which already are, or hereafter may be incurred in providing for the accommodation of Joseph H. Webb, who in August last, was wounded by some person unknown, while he was employed in carrying the mail of the United States, and who is now under the care of the commandant, at Fort Stoddart.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act shall not be so construed as to effect any existing contract for carrying the mail.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. April 21, 1806.—APPROVED, TH. JEFFERSON.
CLINTONIAN HANDBILL. GLORIOUS NEWS!
Republicans—attend—read—rejoice—see what that illustrious President, and excellent man, Mr. Jefferson has done! All matters in dispute with England are by this time settled. The President has liberated 25, out of three thousand, of our captive seamen, and by his vigilance and wisdom, will avert war, and accomplish all our objects without a navy or fortification . He is now engaged in still more important business, as appears by an extract from his late communication to Congress:
"Among other most interesting and important discoveries, which Dr. Sibley and Mr. Dunbar have made in the new territory of Louisiana, are two fountains, one warm , the other cold —one clear , the other muddy —one north , the other south —in the warm, clear, north fountain, has been found, a non-descript muscle , with a hard , instead of a soft shell, this muscle moreover has four legs —in the cold, muddy, south fountain, was discovered, an insect of half an inch long, like a worm, but which is not a worm , but still has the motions of a worm!"
Huzza for the important discoveries!!!
NO TORY.
HUZZA For the JACK-TARS of New-York!!! At a numerous and respectable meeting of American Seamen, at Hardy's Tavern, No. 10, Orange-street, in consequence of a notice in the American Citizen, on Tuesday evening last.
Capt. PETER BANKER, in the Chair.
Resolved unanimously, that the money paid by Mr. Jefferson, for the wild lands of Louisiana, would have been better applied in building SEVENTY-FOUR GUN SHIPS.
Resolved unanimously, that the Seamen of America have been too long exposed to attacks, impressment, and insult, from all nations, in consequence of the cowardice of our government, and that we are willing and able to defend ourselves if the government would give us ships.
Resolved unanimously, that we attribute the death of our fellow-seaman, John Pierce, to the want of that protection, to which all American seamen are entitled.
Resolved unanimously, that the present ruling party have treated the American seamen with neglect and injustice—that the federal party are our friends , and that they deserve our thanks for their exertions in our favour.
Resolved unanimously, that the President of the United States, had better be employed in asserting the right, defending the honour, and protecting the flag of his country, than in stuffing Raccoon skins and dissecting new discovered animals.
Resolved, that we abhor tribute, and consider it our duty to place men in power who will command a peace, not buy it.
PETER BANKER, Chairman.
May 2. By the ship Silenus , from Amsterdam, we have received papers in the Dutch Language to the 22d, March, of which we could not procure translations, for this morning. She brings no verbal intelligence.
The flag of truce from the blockading squadron, which came up to Governor's Island on Wednesday returned last evening with the officers belonging to the frigates, who had for several days been secreted in the city. The squadron, we understand, will raise the blockade this day, and return to Halifax.
The poll for the election of members of Congress, Senators, and Assemblymen, closed yesterday in the different wards. We have not been able to obtain a complete statement of the result. As far as respects the votes for Members of Congress,
  The Federal Ticket, we are informed, had in the   1st ward a majority of 237   2d ward 179   3d ward 104   520   And the Republican Ticket in the   4th ward 56   5th ward 264   6th ward 162   7th ward 577   8th ward 135   9th ward 14   1158 
Leaving a majority, in favour of the Republican ticket of 618
BALTIMORE, May 3. Arrived sch'r Supply , Hollis, 24 days from Jacksonville.
The ship  Leander , Lewis, sailed for the Spanish Main, 10 days before the Supply left there—was chased by a French privateer, in lat. 23, long. 68, for seven hours, escaped by superior sailing.
LONDON, March 13. According to a letter from Paris of the 22d ult. the pecuniary distresses of the French government are as great as before Buonaparte's late brilliant campaign in Austria. Several more banking and merchant houses of Paris, Bordeaux, Nantz, Lyons and Marseilles, have stopped payment, and the publick treasury was entirely exhausted. The army of the interior has not been paid for eleven months, and the army on the coast, not for seven months. Buonaparte's publick functionaries have received no salaries for eight months, and his household troops are unpaid since last September. The armies of Germany and Italy have also several months pay due to them. The manufacturing towns are, however, in still greater distress than the seaports; because, while the former have neither capitals, workmen, or protection, the latter are regularly supplied with productions of the French colonies by the assistance of the American trader.
AMERICAN SEAMEN.
It is said to have been determined upon by our government to concede at least a portion of the claims made upon Great Britain on the part of the United States, by liberating the American seamen impressed into the navy. This is indisputably a measure highly honourable, and worthy of the British character; nor do we entertain a doubt of a similar conduct having been hitherto invariably adhered to, in every instance where discrimination could possibly be made, or identity established. We trust a candid representation, and a dispassionate discussion, of the commercial complaints of the American merchants, will produce an adjustment equally equitable and satisfactory to two nations whose interests are mutually interwoven, and between whom a lasting friendship is indispensably requisite to insure their future prosperity.
Although no official accounts have been received of such an event, reports have been industriously circulated that the government of the United States had declared war against Spain prior to the last advices leaving America, and that an expedition was preparing to proceed against some of the Spanish settlements upon the continent. We do not know what degree of credit ought to attach to the rumour in question. Weak, however, as the force of Spain is known to be in that quarter, we are inclined to believe, that America can make but little impression upon her trans-atlantick dominions, the imbecility of the naval means of the United States rendering it impossible for them to achieve any conquest of importance.
In order to harrass our combined foes by every possible exertion in the occidental hemisphere, it might perhaps be sound policy were Great Britain to aid the American government in reducing all the settlements of Spain to her subjection; for by doing so, we should not only deprive our common enemies of the sources of their wealth and the sinews of war, but secure to ourselves at least a share, if not the greatest part of the trade to that immense continent. Probably a wiser plan could not be pursued; and certainly, if such a transfer of territory could be effected, a more deadly vital blow could not possibly be directed against the inordinate ambition of the Usurper of France.
We are now entering upon a maritime war, single handed , against three of the principal Naval powers in the world, and on the success of which depends the FATE OF ENGLAND. If the people are unanimous, victory will be the order of the day; and we shall stand on the estimation of surrounding nations, the omnipotent guardians of civilization. But if haggard fear and her gloomy relative despondency, disgrace the land that gave NELSON birth, we must pass under the yoke of a bloody and inexorable Usurper. We shall be SLAVES , and shall certainly deserve to be so.
LANDING
From on board the Schooner Isabella , James Pitts, master, from Lisbon, 3000 Bushels loose SALT, 16 Pipes London Particular Lisbon WINE, 2 Hogsheads do. do. 30 Boxes Sweet ORANGES; 60 do. LEMONS, 408 Fraits White FIGS, 200 do. Comadre do. superior quality, 300 lbs. Superior CHOCOLATE, 160 do. Kernels of ALMONDS, 7 Bushels soft shelled do. 5 Cases assorted LIQUORS, 4 do. do. 2 do. MARASQUINO—All fresh and in good order for Sale on moderate terms, by Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co. May 9. 61 723
Ship Woodrop Sims for Sale.
To be Sold at Publick Auction on WEDNESDAY , the 21st of May, at the Exchange Coffee-Room (if not disposed of before by private sale) the fine copper bottomed Ship WOODROP SIMS, Burthen 305 tons, built at Philadelphia of live oak and cedar, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo, and well found in every material. For further particulars apply on board, or to George McIntosh. P. S. As it is expected a purchaser will previously examine the Ship, any further description is considered unnecessary an inventory will be seen on board. April 30. tds 706
A few Boxes LEMONS, in good order, for Sale on board the Schooner Dispatch , at Macleur's wharf. May 7.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1806.
We this day conclude the interesting debate on Spanish Affairs, which ended in a refusal of the exclusive republicans to let the people know their proceedings. The publick will, however, not long remain ignorant of what is not already disclosed, for some of the members have declared that they consider the injunction of secrecy removed by the first vote.
MR. RANDOLPH's opponents, it is hoped, will not in future speak of his illiberality, for certainly they should never be among the advocates for decency. Mr. Randolph is constantly charged with acting from motives of disappointed ambition; nothing is more easy than to charge, but we want proof; why are we not told wherein this gentleman has been disappointed? Mr. Randolph has proved his charges upon his opponents, and by their own testimony. It was asserted by Mr. Randolph, that France threatened us with war in case we neglected Spain, and does not Mr. Jackson in his speech published this day say so too? Mr. Randolph charged the advocates for tribute, with acting under the secret wishes of the President, and does not Mr. Jackson say, that the President had this measure in contemplation, even before congress met? He made no publick communication of his wishes, it must therefore have been his secret wishes under which the House acted. The more this subject is developed the more we are persuaded the publick will be convinced of the integrity of Mr. Randolph's conduct upon this occasion.
We observe by the Fredericksburg Herald , that Col. John Mercer , is a candidate for the District of Spotsylvania, Orange, Madison, and Louisa, now represented by Mr. Dawson .
Governour Strong , is re-elected governor of the State of Massachusetts, by a small majority.
The following extracts from the speeches of that independent son of Virginia, JOHN RANDOLPH , were given us by a gentleman, who took them down while Mr. Randolph was speaking. Coming as they do from such an elevated personage, and one of the late friends of Mr. Jefferson and his administration, they were too novel to escape his notice, and so correct and remarkable that we have been induced to lay them before the publick in the most conspicuous terms. We beg Democrats to give them a candid perusal, and to recollect that these are not Federal calumnies, but the genuine effusions and bold assertions of one of their own idols. This is not Federal but Democratick evidence. Surely they will now believe. [Washington Federalist.]
"We have been trading these FIVE years past on FEDERAL CAPITAL: when that is exhausted, I fear we shall be bankrupt both in resources and reputation."
"I have no hesitation in saying, that the principal part of the mischiefs which this nation endured for the last two years, have sprung from the king's closet, and the keeper of that closet." Meaning, it is said, Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Madison.
"The point is now at issue, whether this country shall be governed by the principles of the constitution, or by a secret, invisible, irresponsible cabinet. I am prepared to meet that issue."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Three Sisters , Spear, 23 days from Grenada, Rum, Warren Ashley—Let there brigs Two Betseys , White, for Boston in 15 days; Oliver , Bowen, for Kennebec in 15 days—The American barque Jane , was brought into Grenada by the ship Dart , and liberated, was afterwards seized by the officers of the revenue for having taken on board Sugar and Coffee at Demarara. Sch'r Isabella , Pitts, 57 days from Lisbon, Salt, Wine & Fruit, Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co.— Spoze March 16, in lat. 36, 59, long. 13, an English cutter of 16 guns, treated politely—April 29, lat. 30, long. 70, 14, sch'r Liberty , of and from Philadelphia, 9 days out bound to St. Jago de Cuba—30th, lat. 32, 42, long. 71, 44, sch'r Ruby , Jennings, from Portland bound to Havana—May 2, lat. 34, 4, long. 70, 23, ship Amphion , Trowbridge, of Boston, 4 days from Charleston bound to Liverpool—8th, lat. 35, 52, long. 74, ship Active , of Philadelphia, from Porto Cavello, bound to Philadelphia.
Vessels left at Lisbon.  Ships Alexander, Roche, of New-York, just arrived; Resource , Magee, of Providence for India; President , Toby, of New-Bedford for New-York in 4 days; Aeolus , Treadwell, of Portsmouth, N. H. discharging; Minerva , Hodgdon, at quarantine; Commerce , Finch, of Weymouth, for Antwerp; Ann , Bradford, of and for Alexandria; Hunter , Bayne, of and for ditto— Brigs  Fiera , Benthall, of and for Portsmouth, (V.) in 14 days; Jupiter , Baxter, of and for Baltimore; Katy , Booth, of New-York for this port; Calista , Tyler, of Boston for Antwerp; Three Thomas , of Kingston, (Mass.) for Cherbourg— Sch'rs  Hope , Allen, of and for Plymouth, Hannah, Doane, of Boston, for Russia; Lively , Soule, of Duxbury sailed for Barcelona March 3. The ships Liberty , Singleton, of Philadelphia, and Bonnetta , Endicott, of Salem, sailed for Russia the 7th of March—same day the Restitution , Derby, sailed for Salem. There was no other American vessel at Lisbon on the 13th of March.
The following vessels are at anchor on the Horse Shoe, and in the Roads.
The ships William P. Johnson , from the Cape de Verds; Diana , Noble, from Boston in ballast, to Moses Myers; Minerva , from Jamaica, and the British ship Pandora from London.
The ships Intrepid , Steed , from Liverpool, and General Green , from Kennebec, both for this port, were spoken yesterday morning off Smith's Island.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Sch'r Isabella , Pitts, Lisbon.
CLEARED.
Brig  Three Brothers , Weinan, Christiana. Sch'r Nancy & Mary , Hubbell, Antigua. Sloop  Director , Tarlinton, Barbados.
Lost or Mis-sent,
Fifty Reams of Deny Printing PAPER, shipped at New-York about the 29th of December last, on board the Amanda , Capt. William Smith, directed to the care of Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. Petersburg. Information of the above will be thankfully received by William Boylan. Halifax, April 20. 724

Landing on Gibson's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Catherine Shepherd , Capt. Webb, from Surinam, a choice CARGO of MOLASSES in hogsheads and tierces, And from on board the Sch'r Union , Capt. Buck, from Antigua, Antigua RUM of superior quality. In Store, Tobago RUM, Madeira and Tenerife WINE, 7 years old. Meloc CLARET in cases of 1 dozen each; A few Hogsheads LARD, &c. Harrison Allmand. The Sch'r Catherine Shepherd is offered for Sale. April 28. tf 704
Landing from on board the Ship Susan and Sarah, from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes choice 4th pf. Cogniac BRANDY, 100 Cases Medoc WINE, of Portet Canet, of the vintage of 1800, 50 Cases FRUIT in Brandy, 50 do. CASSIS, OLIVES, and ANCHOVIES. On hand of former importations, 500 Hogsheads CLARET; 200 Cases do. Entitled to drawback, and for Sale by Moses Myers. March 26. tf 612
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 536
TO RENT, (And possession given immediately.) That commodious STORE on Main- Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods. Robert Farmar.
Two large DWELLING-HOUSES, with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to Robert Farmar. Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES, The property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. tf 640
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCut- chen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward. Will be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who runs away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 in- ches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks pretty well when spoken to. He has been a ser- vant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the ship-carpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will at- tempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an at- tempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle fore teeth, which will be dis- covered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I can- not describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I pur- chased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro coat on cloth- ing, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forwarn all mas- ters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expen- ces, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Port-Tombstone, near Edenton. March 17. tf 587
VILLAINY EXPOSED. On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the Schooner Aurora , of Baltimore, sailed from Nor- folk with 500 bbls. of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Belisarius , John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Meury, the British min- ister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there dis- posed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Dichel, Esq. Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as bar- kist; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his fore- mast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of wea- ther to go into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coasting Act , he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other- than a district in the same or in an adjoining state, in order to be permitted to enter he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 2nd section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was ship- ped by and consigned to him. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be observing the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. tf 535
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cogniac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 8 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 80 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Boxes Fine CASSAS, 2 Boxes GURRAHS —For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
Now Landing and for Sale, New-England RUM in hds. and bbls. Malaga WINE in quarter casks, New-York Prime PORK, Russia and Raven's DUCK, Two Quarters CORDAGE, Mould and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Souchong TEAS—By James McClenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. March 19. tf 595
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Casks Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 500
WANTED, 25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643
FOR SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, BAR IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection: FLOUR, FORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gun CASES; 20 Boxes ST. GARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good as- sortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 625
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
Now landing from on board the Sch'r Eliza Ann, captain Herbert, from Guadalupe, 64 hogsheads Prime Sugar, 10 Tierces 65 Barrels 43 Bags Best Green COFFEE. For Sale by William Pennock. April 30. tf 709
For Sale by the Subscriber, 10 Chests Young Hyson TEA, 5 do. Imperial do. 12 do. Gunpowder do. Moses Myers. April 28. tf 700
100 Tons Liverpool coarse SALT, on board the brig Diligent , will be sold low if taken from along side—Also, 450 Liverpool filled sacks of fine SALT —by Alexander Macpherson. April 28. tf 702
135,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Landing this day on our wharf, for sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. April 15. tf 608
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield, and for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET, 56 Cases do. 6 do. BURGUNDY, 36 do. HERMAGE, 25 do. Salad Oil, 25 do. Preserved FRUITS, 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES—All of ve- ry superior quality, and entitled to drawback. C. & F. Whittle. March 24. tf 601
I wish to Purchase, Six or Eight Negro BOYS, from 15 to 18 years of age. Thomas Warren. April 15. tf 661
We have received by the brig Fame, Capt. Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES—For Sale by Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. tf 523
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. tf 339
I will give the following prices for 200 Cords of Oak BARK, to be delivered at Salters, free of damage. Spanish Oak. — — 10 do. per Cord. W. row do. — — 9 do. do. Red do. — — 8 do. do. Young White do. — — 7 do. do. Theo. Armistead. April 23. tf 687
TO LEASE, A convenient Building LOT, advantageously situated on Main-Street, not far from the Old Market place. Also, Two WARE-HOUSES, on Maxwell's wharf, upon moderate terms. Helen Read. April 23. tf 689
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane , Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
CASH Given for Twenty Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. tf 579
NOTICE. MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CATLETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the firm of Fisk & Catlett. Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKEENS first chop, Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Casks Crockery WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted, 75 Kegs English GUN, W.D.R., 100 Boxes London Crown GLASS, 100 Kegs White LEAD, ground in oil, 1500 lbs. Same WINE, 150 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Boxes OZNA BURG, assorted, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Spermaceti do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish Indigo, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory) 100 Boxes Writing PAPER, 200 do. Wrapping do. Also— This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEEF, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL, 12 Hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES. Feb. 24. tf 525
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—will keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20. tf 451
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. In consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are re- sident within his district, the following Notice from the Ar- my Pay Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Cer- tificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with. John Hamilton, Consul.
PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805. NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honour- able the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in au- thority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form. D'd. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twen- ty-fourth day of — and the twenty-fifth day of — any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced — The Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence.
Sworn before me at — this — day of — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and — The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the coun- ty or place for which he acts.
N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in "Great-Britain or Ire- land." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, 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 530
COW-POX. The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadel- phia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated. George Balfour. Feb. 12. tf 505
FOR SALE by the Subscriber, at his Bake- House, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West-India produce. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 20. tf 614
For Sale or Rent, PLANTATION, situated on Hamp- ton Creek, consisting of about 360 acres; being the proper- ty on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apple, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind- mill most eligibly situated. For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give im- mediate possession. Feb. 21. tf 519
James D. McCaw. tf 519 Will be landed Tomorrow on Commerce-Street Wharf, 118 Bags Caracas COCOA, 18 Barrels Superior quality SUGAR, 1 Tierce 9 Bales COTTON—For Sale by Jas. & Thos. Tucker. April 16. tf 661
FAMILY FLOUR Of a superior quality, and Alexandria CRACKERS. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. April 16. tf 670
CASH given for Rough Hogshead STAVES. C. & F. Whittle. March 31. tf 609
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on concurrent credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburghs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Placillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Bretagnas. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufac- tory prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter 105 Boxes Sheet Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 120 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 57 Barrels Turpentine. Also, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Flutes. Guitto. Strings and bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality; Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen, Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. tf 164
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