Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-06-11 00:00:00

FOR CHARTER, The British Ship DUNROBIN CASTLE, JOHN M'BRIE, Master: Burthen 280 tons, carries 14 guns and men suitable. Clyde, or Liverpool, will be preferred. Robertson & Brown. June 8. tf 752
FOR CHERBOURG, (To sail by the 20th instant,) THE BRIG VIRGINIA, Capt. Hill. Burthen about 240 hogheads. For passage only, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, at Campbell & Wheeler's Wharf, or to John Newell, Jun. Who has just received by the brig Franklin, from France, A FEW PACKAGES OF Silks, Silk Hose, Laces, Gloves, & Cambricks, Suited to the West-India market.—Also a few baskets Burgundy and Champaign Wine. June 8. tf 748
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner DIEDAMIA, Capt. Howes. Will sail in three or four days—for freight or passage, apply to Martin Fisk. Who has for sale, her cargo, consisting of MOLASSES, RICE, AND COTTON. June 6. tf 746
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP ROBA & BETSEY, William J. Richardson, Master, Will sail with all convenient speed, two-thirds of her cargo being engaged. For freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or to the subscriber. William Pennock. June 6. tf 747
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The new and fast sailing Ship NATIVE, LEVI PETERSON, Master:— Burthen 400 hogheads tobacco.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana & Co. Who have received her said ship, and offer for sale, 300 Spruce SPARS, of large size—and 20,000 BOARDS. June 4. tf 742
WANTED TO CHARTER, A BRITISH SHIP of 250 to 300 Hogheads—And An AMERICAN one of the same description. C. & F. Whittle. June 4. tf 737
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Brig EQUATOR, HENRY MOORE, Master:— Burthen 250 hogheads Tobacco.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana & Co. May 29. tf 727
FOR DUBLIN, The fine American Ship YORKSHIRE, WILLIAM LEE, Master:— Expected to sail by 25th June—she has good accommodations; for passage only, apply to the Captain on board, or to Warren Ashley. N. B. The Yorkshire will sail from Dublin to Liverpool. May 27. 3w 711
WANTED FOR WASHINGTON, A VESSEL Calculated to carry about 2000 Cubick Feet of thick Stuff and Plank.—Immediate despatch will be given—Apply at the Navy Yard, Gosport. May 15. tf 686
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The Brig JOANNA, JEREMIAH BLANCHARD, Master:— Burthen 1100 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Phinehas Dana & Co. May 8. tf 660
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fast sailing British Letter of Marque Ship LADY NELSON, ROBERT M'ALLISTER, Master:— Burthen 200 tons—will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of ten days.—The Lady Nelson carries 12 guns and men in proportion. A freight to Liverpool, or Glasgow, will be preferred. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. May 22. 3w 697
DOCTOR HODGES, OFFERS TO LEASE Two Lots of Ground on Rothery's Lane, One Lot running partly on said Lane, and partly Main Street. May 24. tf 704
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale at their Warehouse on Commerce-Street Wharf, 10 Bales BLUE GUINNESS—60 pieces each, entitled to drawback. 50 Barrels No. 1. BEEF. A few Firkins BUTTER. 25 Cases GIN. Phinehas Dana & Co. April 17. tf 602
NOW LANDING, From on board the Schooner Mercury, Captain Smith, from Surinam, A Choice Parcel of MOLASSES. For Sale by John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. Who has on hand, A few Dozen Bottles CASTOR OIL. April 24. tf 621
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE FIRM OF DIONIS & Co. Was dissolved, by mutual consent, on the 22nd of April last. June 8. 3* 749
NANKEENS AND TEAS. 5000 Pieces Yellow NANKEENS, of the first Chop. 30 Chests Hyson and Imperial TEAS. Both entitled to drawback.—For sale by Martin Fisk. WHO HAS THIS DAY LANDING, From the Ship Charleston, Capt. Hall from Liverpool. 100 Crates QUEENS WARE, well assorted. May 29. tf 723 LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Hhds. PRIME SUGAR. 20 Bbls. And a few Puncheons of St. Kitts RUM. Moses Myers. May 29. tf 725
WANTED, A WET NURSE. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. May 29. tf 721 FOR SALE, 100 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 12 Casks do. GLASSWARE. Just received by the ship Charleston, from Liverpool. A. Maclure. May 31. tf 732
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Fame, from Havana, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua, 170 Hogheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by William Pennock. May 27. tf 716
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE. Gilliat & Mackinder. April 3. tf 555
COCKE & SANFORD, No. 40, MAIN-STREET. Have imported in the Ship Dumfries, from London, an extensive assortment of useful and fashionable SPRING GOODS. Which they offer on liberal terms, by Wholesale and Retail. April 24. 2m 617
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED, 63 Boxes Baltimore WINDOW GLASS, different sizes—Also, 1000 Gunny BAGS, 1200 Two and three Bushel BAGS. AND ON HAND, 33 Tierces excellent RICE, to be sold on very reasonable terms. A complete assortment of German Linens. JOHN C. NIEMEYER. A Lad from the country of about 16, under a good recommendation, will be taken as an Apprentice. Apply as above. May 27. 1m 717
LANDING From on board the Schooner Friends Adventure, Capt. H. Dickson, and for Sale by the Subscriber, 125 Boxes White and Brown Havana Sugar. Robert Gibson. April 8. tf 568
MARTIN FISK, HAS FOR SALE, 300 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT. 30 Chests Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS—of a very late importation, and of a superior quality. 10 Hogheads 3 years old Antigua RUM. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hhds. and Bbls. May 27. tf 712 IRISH LINENS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received in addition to his London Goods, a large assortment of Irish Linens, Sheetings, Diapers, Dowlas, Hardware, &c. Per Ship Charleston, Captain Hall, from Liverpool, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. ALSO, 300 Pieces Twilled SACKING. Richard Taylor. May 31. tf 729
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their assortment of SPRING GOODS, By the ship DUMFRIES, from London.—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. 622
Summer establishment of the Southern Mail, BY THE WAY OF SLEEPY-HOLE. By this route the Mail will get to Washington in 3 days. THE Mail Stage will leave Petersburg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 1 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Portsmouth the same evening—returning, leave Portsmouth Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 1 o'clock A. M. and arrive at Petersburg the same evening.—The Mail Stage will leave Suffolk on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 2 o'clock P. M. and arrive at John Gary's by 4 o'clock, to meet the Petersburg Stage destined for Norfolk, and return to Suffolk the same evening—and will leave Suffolk, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 3 o'clock A. M. and arrive at John Gary's by 5 o'clock, to meet the Norfolk Stage destined for Petersburg, and return to Suffolk by 10 o'clock. May 27. 715
TO RENT. The Store, Cellar, and Counting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Gilliat & Mackinder. Apply to Thomas Willcock. April 1. tf 947
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received from London per the Ship Dumfries, Captain Beard, a handsome and general assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, for Cash, or good Paper. April 24. 2m 619
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 50 Hhds. Petersburg TOBACCO, of good quality and wts. 1000 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 385 do. Fine do. 7 do. X MIDLINGS. 99 do. SHIP STUFF. 20 do. SHIP BREAD. 16 Pipes Holland GIN. 7 do. Country do. of superior quality. 14 Butts French BRANDY. ALSO, LOAF SUGAR, per the Hoghead, and Old London Particular Madeira WINE, fit for immediate use—in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks. Robert Maitland & Co. April 24. 6w 620
NOW LANDING, From on board the Brig Andross Coggins, from Guadalupe, and Schooner Ploughboy, from Havana. 40 Hogheads SUGAR. 17 do. MOLASSES. 4 Barrels do. 240 Boxes White Havana SUGAR. 110 do. Brown do. For Sale by William Pennock. April 24. tf 616
WILL BE LANDED Tomorrow Morning on Gibson's Wharf, 35 Puncheons of Antigua RUM, 15 do. Old RUM, and sold cheap for cash or approved paper at 60 days, if taken away before it is put in store. Robert Gibson. May 10. tf 674
JACOB KLEIN, No. 111, Main-Street, is now opening a large assortment of 6-4 and 4-4 Cotton Cambricks, Fine Cravat do. Plain Black and Embossed do. Fine India and Mull Mull Muslin, Silk Cuberdolls for Musquito Nets, Short Silk and Kid Gloves, best English Silk, do. ALSO, Women and Men's Fine Plain and Laced Clock Cotton Hose, Black Laces, Common Blue Stripes, best London Superfine Black Cloth, and two trunks Fine and Common Calicoes, &c. &c. all of which will be sold very low for cash or short credit. May 10. tf 671
WANTED, Two Hundred Cords Wharf Wood, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to Thomas Warren. May 29. tf 720 A Negro Woman, and two Male Children, WILL BE SOLD LOW, If applied for in a few days—Inquire at the Office of the Ledger. May 22. tf 698
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 Refreshes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
FOR SALE, 30 Hhds. prime Richmond TOBACCO, and 100 Barrels NAVY BREAD—now afloat. Robert Gibson. May 27. tf 713
PRESTON'S ILLUSTRATIONS. The Subscribers to Richards's Edition of Preston's Illustrations of Masonry, are requested to call for the Copies at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 27. tf 541
SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Have taken the Store lately occupied by Messrs. John Rorke & Co. opposite the New Market, WHERE THEY OFFER FOR SALE, A General Assortment of Groceries: And have just received from Philadelphia, per the Schooner Liberty, Capt. A. Fisher, 20 Barrels RYE WHISKEY. 50 do. APPLE BRANDY. 50 Boxes BLOOM RAISINS. 100 Reams WRAPPING PAPER. April 17. tf 601
WILLIAM KNOX, HAS FOR SALE, ON MAXWELL'S WHARF, 550 Bbls. Fine and Superfine FLOUR—superior quality 30 do. X MIDLINGS. Families can be supplied with prime Flour, at 12 dollars per barrel. May 3. tf 649
250 Barrels Superfine, 250 do. Fine, 100 do. X Midlings, 150 do. do. FLOUR. 50 do. Ship, 90 do. Navy, BREAD. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. tf 569
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 PORT— and about 1000 Dozen BOTTLES, of my last winters stock, equal to Joseph Hayes. April 24. tf 620
LANDING, From the ship Gaspert from Amsterdam, and for sale by the Subscriber, Holland's SAIL DUCK. CHECKS and STRIPES in cases. CLASS WARE—STONE JUGS. HERRINGS in small kegs. Empty GIN CASES, &c. Moses Myers.
WHO HAS ON HAND, A supply of excellent GIN, of former importations. June 6. tf 744
NOTICE. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber living in Edenton, his Mulatto Boy SAM—he is about twenty-one years of age, trim and well built, and large behind—he has two scars on the top of one of his feet, I think the right one—Whoever will take u. said boy, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS, be sides the expense of carrying him to Norfolk—I want him delivered to Mr. John Granbery, at that place. Samuel Butler. Edenton, May 30. 6w 743
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE FOR SALE, ON THEIR WHARF, 70,000 Weight Prime Jamaica, 40,000 do. Porto Rico, 5,000 do. St. Domingo, COFFEE. 10 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 50 Quarter Casks Old SHERRY. 50 Hogheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 500 Barrels FLOUR—Principally Superfine. 100 do. MESS PORK. 100 Boxes First Quality RAISINS. All of which they will dis. one of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. June 4. tf 736
THE Subscriber intends a plying at the Bank of Virginia, for Certificates of One Hundred and Fifty-Nine Shares of Stock, in his own, and Fifty-Seven Shares in the name of Benjamin Harrison, Esq.—The Scrip of the foregoing mentioned is lost, if found, it is requested it may be returned, it being of no use but to the proprietor. Fortesque Whittle. June 4. tf 738
I WISH TO PURCHASE From Sixty to Eighty Cords of Oak Bark, To be delivered at Saiters, for which the following prices will be given:— Spanish Oak, 10 dols. per Cord. Willow or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, (if young and not too scaly,) 7 do. Theo: Armistead. May 15. 6w 684
THE LOTTERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE, Will Re-commence Drawing Tomorrow, and continue regularly; a correct numerical register of the Banks and Prizes, will be kept at the Norfolk Hotel, where Tickets may be examined. May 8. tf 658
TO RENT, A large and commodious Brick House, eligibly situated on Wide and Light Water Streets, and calculated for four tenements, which may be rented either separately or together. Helen Read. May 10. tf 666
FOR SALE, The Canoe of the Sloop GEORGE, Cpt. Read, from Honduras—v's 30 Tons LOGWOOD. 25,000 Feet MAHOGANY. 800 Barrels SARSAPARILLA. John Granbery. May 13. 4w 677
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTEL BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Hunt's Lane, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
NOW LANDING, On Rothery's Wharf, from on board the Brig Ann Elizabeth, Capt. Williams, from Antigua, 40 Puncheons four years old Rum. And a few hds. of the last Crop.—For sale by John Brown. May 1. tf 642
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Charleston from Liverpool, COLERAIN LINENS, And HARDWARE well assorted in small packages. May 29. 3w 726
INTENDING to leave the United States for a few months, my business will be transacted during my absence, by Messrs. R. C. JENNINGS & Co.—A careful Young Man will attend my Wharf and Store, receive and deliver as usual. John Cox. May 29. 3w 724
SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Have just received from London, per ship Dumfries, Capt. Beard 18 Kegs assorted SHOT. 12 Casks Hibbert's BROWN STOUT. 12 do. PORTER. 30 Kegs GUN POWDER. 50 Boxes assorted GLASS. 15 Kegs SCOTCH BARLEY. 1200 lbs. Refined SALT PETER. 15 Boxes FIG BLUE. 12 do. DURHAM MUSTARD. A few Casks COPPERAS. 1 Box Best GUN FLINTS. Also—From the Northward. 50 Barrels Prime PORK. April 29. tf 864
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, July 8. tf 3

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1805.
Disappointed in an expected supply of printing paper from Baltimore, we have been obliged to make use of an inferior quality, which we hope will find an excuse in the necessity of the case.
By a letter from Havannah, dated May 28, we learn that markets were extremely low, and the duty on all goods thirty-two and one half per cent. ad-valorem; one third of this duty was to be taken off on the 1st instant. In the harbour were two Spanish 74 gun ships, blockaded by the Bacchante, Captain Dashwood, who cruized within a few miles of the Moro, and boarded every thing going out or in. Six Gun-Boats were preparing to go out and take La Bacchante; and in order to accomplish them for this service they were daily occupied in the valourous exploit of boarding and taking one of the seventy-fours. Their hopes of success were considerable; and indeed it began to be confidently believed that those who could with such ease capture a Spanish line-of-battle ship, would very soon be in a condition to attack a British sloop of war.
Captain Wright from Gibraltar, states that the Toulon fleet anchored in Cadiz Bay for twelve hours, when they were joined by six Spanish ships of the line, and proceeded to sea; conjecture sent them to the East-Indies.
The Baltimore Telegraph, June 5, says that the Governor of Antigua (Lord Lavington) had received information officially from the Governor of Barbados (Lord Seafarth), that the combined French and Spanish Fleets, consisting of FIFTY TWO SHIPS OF THE LINE, had been seen steering westward from the coast of Europe. And an Alexandria paper says that Captain Neal mentions the arrival of a Spanish Government Brig at Porto Rico, which had been eighteen days in company with a French and Spanish Fleet of nineteen sail of the line, and ten or twelve frigates, which were left to windward of Barbados. At present we shall simply observe that we neither believe the one nor the other. The communication made to Lord Lavington was received by him on the 16th of May: the Spanish brig must have arrived at Porto Rico, on or before the 12th of May. Something of these 19 sail of the line would have been known at Barbados, before the despatches of Lord Seafarth were sent off to Antigua, had they been left to windward of that island at the time the brig must have parted from them.
The Disorganizing Democrats of Pennsylvania have determined to silence the third party printer in Philadelphia, by the terrors of the Common law: and the Editor, Mr. McCorkle, has been arrested for a libel on the fair fame of the notori- us, Custom-House, THOMAS PASSMORE!! He has entered into recognizance for his appearance at next court, and for his good behaviour in the interim. It is unnecessary to say that the Democrats will consider as a breach of the security for the good behaviour of an opponent.
A NEW WAY OF STATING A LOVE ACCOUNT. The following account was lately furnished by an enamoured votary of the quill, to the frail mistress of his hopes. As, in this traffic of affection, the balance appears so much against the adventurers, or, to use a counting-house phrase, in favour of the creditor, we see no other way for her to liquidate the debt, than by allowing him to commence an amicable suit, suffering judgment by default, submitting to an arrest upon the execution, going into prison-bounds, and swearing out upon the act for the benefit of insolvent debtors; for it is but a fair inference from the face of the transaction, that she has already made a full assignment of her personal property to others, probably for the use and behoof of her natural heirs.
Account table with columns for items and amounts in dollars and cents. Items include: Miss - In Account-Current with Dr., To one High-Proof, genuine, unadulterated, Virginia Heart, twenty one years old, shipped from Imaginary Felicity, in the Desire, and landed at Port Expectation; reshipped into the Hope, Sanguine Ideas master, entered at the Custom-House, Port Expectation, and stored in your fire-proof warehouse; value per Invoice. Dolls. 160,000 00. To loss of weight and value, from damage sustained whilst in your possession, by neglect, want of attention, and bad treatment, 10,000 00. To estimated depreciation in the value of the article received in Barter for the above, by reason of frequent exposure in market, at auction, and having been much handled by the bidders, the gilding been quite worn off and the base metal apparent, 23,333 33. To expenses of a survey to ascertain the same, 1,666 67. Dolls. 135,000 00. SUPRA-CR. By your heart consigned to me in Barter for mine, as per account rendered, Original Sterling value, 100,000 00. Deduct for damage received in the voyage, chargeable, as a general average, against the Underwriters, 29,656 50. 70,343 50. By expenses, labour &c. landing, and duties paid on the article shipped by the Hope, 7,236 50. By storage of do. for months, 2,420 00. By balance due by Miss, exclusive of Drawback &c. 55,000 00. Dolls. 135,000 00. E. E. N., May 1, 1805. S. W. P.,
A fleet of men of war was seen (by the Emmeline arrived at New-York from Bourdeaux) off the zones, steering easterly—the date is not mentioned; but from her other memorandums we suppose it must have been about the 20th of May—This would answer very well to the time the Rochefort squadron might be returning homeward in that track.
An arrival at New-York from the Mediterranean, reports that the Toulon fleet passed Gibraltar April 9, and that next day the fleet under Lord Nelson also passed in pursuit of the French.
Gun Boats No. 4, 5, and 10, which lay some time in this port, were spoken on the 14th ult. on the edge of the Gulph Current, 72 hours out.
Table for Drawings in the Lottery for the Benefit of William & Mary College. Columns for Prize amounts (15 dollars, 500 dollars) and winning numbers.
The following is a copy of a letter received by the secretary of the navy, from midshipman Ogilvie, commanding officer of gun-boat, No. 7, built at New-York, United States Gun-Boat, No. 7, New-York, May 31, 1805.
Sir, I have the honour to transmit for your information, the following account of my transactions, since the 14th instant.
On that day I got under way, in company with the United States ship John Adams, and gun-boats No. 3, and 6, to proceed to the Mediterranean. We kept in company that day and the next; but on the 16th, it came on to blow very fresh in the evening, from E. N. E. sent down topsail and lower yards, but carrying all other sails to keep up with the frigate. At 11, we lost sight of the frigate and gun-boats, owing to its being excessively thick and foggy. Next morning, (and for three days afterwards) the fog continued; no sail in sight, and a high sea running; we now discovered that in consequence of our carrying a press of sail to keep up with the ship, we had sprung our mast, and found it split from the keel to the partners. I immediately had two strong woodlings clapped on below and an iron band above the partners, hoping it would be sufficient to prevent its going farther; but on the 21st, in lat. 37, 17, long. 65, I found the mast to be so much weakened, and worked so much, (the split having now got five feet above the deck) I was induced to believe that should we get into a heavy sea, we would inevitably lose it. My only alternative now was to return, as I thought the consequences might be much worse were we to lose it in the middle of the ocean.
I cannot express to you, sir, my mortification, at the unfortunate accident, which has thus in some measure defeated your, and I assure you, my wish to join the squadron as early as possible. But I trust I shall yet be there in time to participate in the glory which I am confident our little navy will acquire this summer, against its enemies. Be assured, sir, nothing shall be wanting on my part to forward her re-fitting; and by the time I can have the honour to hear from you, I shall be again ready for sea.
No. 7, is a very fine vessel, and capable of going to any part of the world—she sails well, holds a good wind, is very stiff, and an excellent sea boat.
The other gun-boats, I have reason to believe, were separated at the same time with myself, as they were still farther from the ship when I lost sight of her—but there is no doubt of their making their way across in safety.
From the time I determined to return, we experienced nothing but head winds and calms—and from the weakness of the mast, we were obliged to be very tender in carrying sail—indeed, had not the mast been made of white pine, it never would have been sprung with the sail we were then carrying on it.
I have the honour to be, Sir, with the greatest respect, Your obedient servant, P. S. OGILVIE.
Letters have been received in this city from St. Kitts to the 10th of May—they make no mention of the arrival of the French and Spanish combined fleet in the West Indies. Phil. Reg.
In confirmation of the article from New-York, relative to American claims on Spain, we have it in our power to state, that information of an important nature has been received in this city from Madrid, corroborating the account that none of those claims would be paid, and that discussions of so serious a nature had taken place between the Spanish court and our ambassador, as rendered it probable that the latter would speedily retire from that kingdom. U. S. Gaz.
Dr. Hunter and Mr. Dunbar, who were appointed by the President of the United States, to explore the Ouachitta river, and its borders, have completed the object of their mission, and have procured materials for an accurate chart of the river, and the immediate country it passes through. The doctor gives a flattering account of the country, generally, through which he passed. He found a great variety of soil and situation—sometimes a low flat country, whose whole surface is overflowed by the river in the wet season—sometimes high and elegant, and at others broken, and rolling—but generally fertile and capable of the highest cultivation. He ascended the river about five hundred miles, and found it uniformly gentle and beautiful—(the velocity of the current not being more than half a mile an hour) from 80 to 100 yards in width, and capable of being navigated with boats, (with but few obstructions, which are easily removed) as high as the Little Missouri, a distance of 450 miles. The doctor, who is a chemist and mineralogist, found few objects worth notice. Iron could not be found in sufficient quantity to be named. Coal was found in places, but not in abundance, and of a very inferior quality. The country abounds in salt springs, some of which are of equal strength with the water of the ocean. He visited the famous medicinal, or hot springs of Ouachitta, and found them amongst the greatest natural curiosities in the country. They issue from a hill or mountain, of upwards of 200 feet in height, and near 100 from its base; and on immersing the thermometer, it rose in some to 130, and in others to 150 degrees, Fahrenheit; the surface of the ground for some distance round, is so warm, as to be felt by the feet in walking over it, and snow melts on it immediately as it falls. The doctor is of opinion that they possess extraordinary medical virtues.
From the information we have obtained from doctor Hunter, and other persons who have visited the Ouachitta country, we are induced to believe that there are few parts of Louisiana, that hold out greater temptations to emigrants. Situated on a hill
ver; a variety of soil; eligible situations; a pure salubrious atmosphere; and mild temperate climate: these are advantages of which few parts of the world can boast. [Louisiana Gazette.]
Previous to the debate which occurred in the British House of Commons, on the defalcation of Lord Melville, the following article appeared in one of the London prints:—
We understand Mr. Whitbread (the brewer) is busily employed brewing a speech, which reports says will be strongly impregnated with bitters: his friends hope it will work well, and create a great fermentation in the Ministry. Nevertheless we are of opinion that Mr. Pitt will provide a sufficient cooler, and prevent any ill effects from the effluvia. Mr. W. has already in a state of requisition, a considerable number of Hogs-Heads, which will answer all the purpose of Buits.
From NANTUCKET, May 20, 1805.—The following article was found in a junk bottle, taken up at the southward of the Vineyard, by one of the pilot-boats, on the 9th inst.—The bottle in which it was found was ballasted with six ounces of lead balls, and had a staff made fast to it, with a piece of a silk handkerchief served through as a flag:—
French National ship Silence, April 10th, 1805. "One of his Britannic majesty's subjects, confined as a prisoner on board this ship, embraces this mode of communicating information to his countrymen, [being the only means left in his power] hoping that it may prove successful; if it should even fall into the hands of any of our American well-wishers, they no doubt will make it publick—that a valuable Spanish ship, with an immense quantity of specie, bound to Cadiz, would leave the Havanna about the first of this month.—Such a prize is certainly worthy the attention of any of his majesty's ships on this station—the Spanish vessel's force is only 16 guns, and but indifferently equipped. Tho's BURKE."
New-York, June 3. Capt. Brown, of the ship Juliana, from Cadiz, has communicated to us the following intelligence for publication:
"At the time of my departure from Cadiz the Eagle, a French 74, two French corvettes, and two Spanish frigates were ready for sea; and eight sail of the line were fitting out with all expedition. Troops were embarking daily, and a great quantity of ordnance, &c. had been taken in on board each ship. The general report was that they were destined for Spanish America, to garrison the line of demarcation between the territories of Spain and the United States. This report was confirmed to me by one of the officers belonging to the fleet; who added, that the French and Spanish ships had made a considerable interchange of officers."
"The uniform of the troops embarking is blue faced with red, a round hat turned up on one side, with a feather in it; the officers wear a superfluity of gold lace."
"General Moreau was at Cadiz. He waits the arrival of his son from Paris, and intended to have come to New-York in the Juliana. It is said he has received orders to quit Spain immediately; and this sudden and unlooked for intelligence had a very unfavourable effect on the health of his lady, who was learning the Spanish language with the expectation of being permitted to remain there."
"Gibraltar is tranquil, and has received a reinforcement of two thousand troops from England. The Spaniards keep an army before it, but have attempted nothing."
"The British fleet, consisting of five ships of the line, a frigate, a brig, and a cutter, were constantly cruising off the harbour, often close in with its mouth, and sometimes nearly within gun shot of the batteries."
"The men of war in the port of Cadiz consisted of St. Trinidad, of 130 guns: Sta. Anna, 112; Argonaut and St. Rafael, 80 each; Terrible, Glorious, Bahama, Fame, 74 each; America, Espagne, San Leandro, 64; Curtilla 60; Madalena frigate, 34; and two other frigates, names unknown to me."
"The Governor of Cadiz, under date of the 30th March, directed a notice (of which the following is a translation) to the board of Commerce:
"In a letter which I have just now received from Vice Admiral Orde, dated yesterday off this port, he informs me that he is authorized to permit neutral vessels, with innocent cargoes, and bona-fide neutral property, to enter and sail freely from this port, and from that of San Lucas: but if the said vessels should be wholly or partly loaded with naval or military stores, or with provisions and grain, he cannot permit them to enter either of the said ports; and that in consequence he had given the necessary instructions to the ships under his command that this regulation may be complied with."
June 4. A gentleman who came passenger in the brig Alliance, from Nantz, has favoured us with the following articles of information, collected during his stay in port:
"The Emperor left Paris for Milan on the 28th of March, to be crowned king of Italy, which ceremony was to take place the 25th May. Previous to his setting out, he was pleased to order the long-pending American claims to be closed, reserving three millions of livres to be applied to the settlement of any claims not yet substantiated. In consequence thereof, the minister of the United States had notified the American claimants that he was ready to draw on the American government for the amount of their respective awards, in such sums as they should chuse, and in francs."
"Mr. Livingston, our late minister, had returned to Paris from Italy, and was expected at Nantz with his family to embark for New-York in the ship Mississippi, capt. Skidmore, to sail about the 15th of May."
"The Pope left Paris the 3d of April."
"The Toulon fleet had been out 10 days when the Alliance sailed."
"Some warm notes had passed between the American minister, Mr. Armstrong, and M. Talleyrand, respecting the conduct of the American government towards Spain. Despatches to the secretary of state on this subject are brought by the Alliance. It is said the Emperor had told Mr. Armstrong that the Spanish government cannot and shall not at present pay the demands of the U. States."
"Reports were in circulation that Lucien Buonaparte had been arrested in Italy by the Emperor's order; and some said he was actually in the Temple at Paris."
"The death of Bruix was said to be occasioned by grief for a blow in the face given him by the Emperor, at a private audience in the palace of the Tuileries."
Newburyport, May 25.
There seems to be no end to the accounts of French piracies, on our defenceless and unprotected commerce in the West Indies.—The brig Mary, capt. John Dennis, of this port, with a valuable cargo, owned by Capt. Thomas Dennis, was captured by a French piratical schooner, mounting one gun, and having on board twelve men, on the 26th of April last, on her passage from this port to Kingston, Jamaica, and carried (as is supposed) into Barracoea. Captain Dennis and his crew (who arrived here on Tuesday last in the sloop Betsey, capt. Trip, from Turks Island) were treated in the most infamous manner, by these French pirates.
Arrived on Tuesday last, the sloop Betsey, Capt. Trip, from Turks Island—Capt. T. informs us, that on the 8th inst. (near Turks Island) he was boarded by a French piratical schooner, mounting one gun, and having on board about 60 men, the captain of which after bestowing on capt. Trip and his crew, the most insulting and abusive language, and robbing him of nearly all his provisions, wood and water, and of about one hundred dollars, suffered him to pass.
Philadelphia, June 4. Capt. Strong, of the Mailed, on the 25th ult. off Egg-Harbour, was brought too by the French privateer Flying-Fish, capt. L'Anglois, on a cruise and ordered on board, after taking away 3 qr. casks Sicily wine, for which they paid 24 dolls. was dismissed. 27th, spoke sch'r Atlantick, 18 days from St. Bartholomews, to N. York, saw the privateer speak her, same time many vessels in sight. June 5.
The Whitney, Capt. Hand, on Saturday last, off Cape Hatteras, fell in with the privateer Flying-Fish, then standing to the southward, with a ship in company. After the examination of Capt. Hand's papers let him pass. This is supposed to be the privateer that lay off Sandy Hook a few days ago, and the ship in company, supposed her prize, taken off New-York.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. Thursday, February 21.
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT. THE UNITED STATES vs SAMUEL CHASE.
Mr. CLARK—Mr. President, I rise only to make a few remarks on two of the articles, the fifth and sixth, that the counsel for the respondent may be possessed of all the points we mean to make. I will endeavour in a few words to state the practice which we think ought to have been pursued in the case of Callender. The practice in the federal courts is regulated by that in each state. If this position be correct, we contend, that the proper process in the case of Callender was a summons. An act of Virginia, passed in the year 1792, provides that the grand jury "shall present all treasons, murders felonies, or other misdemeanors whatsoever, which shall have been committed or done within the district for which they are impanelled."
By an act of Virginia, passed in the same year, it is enacted that "upon presentment made by the grand jury of an offence not capital, the courts shall order the clerk to issue a summons or other proper process against the person or persons so presented, to appear and answer such presentment at the next court, and thereupon hear and determine the same according to law."
In this last provision the words "or other proper process" have a direct application to the previous provision; which enacts that the grand jury shall present all treasons, murders, felonies, "or other misdemeanors." For treasons, murders or felonies, we admit that a capias is the proper process; and when the law directs other proper process, it had reference to a class of crimes where a capias was required. It is in vain alleged, that the counsel for Callender made no objection to the process issued. They were not at that time to be considered as his counsel; it was only after he was brought into court that their duty commenced.
Further, if the proper process was a capias or summons, the law of Virginia requires that it shall be returnable to the next court; and I contend that this point is established by the English practice. To show which I refer to Hawkins Pleas of the crown, where it is stated that a venire facias, which is in the nature of a summons, is the proper process, and that it is returnable to the next court.
It was surely then the duty of the judge to be acquainted with the laws of England, however unacquainted he may have been with the laws of Virginia. He cannot, therefore, on this ground, attempt a justification from ignorance. In his answer he informs us that ignorance of the law is no excuse. If it is no excuse in an unaltered individual, shall it constitute the apology of him who was expressly appointed to expound the law and administer justice? And if on this occasion he was not acquainted with the law, did it therefore become him to proceed with such fatal precipitancy? No sooner was the presentment made, than the marshal, before any indictment was brought in, was despatched after Callender. We can only account for this, by supposing that it was the intention of the judge to act in conformity to his previous declaration, however jocularly it may have seemed to have been made; and that this was one of the means he had determined to pursue, in order to convict Callender, regardless of the dignity of his station, or the innocence of the man. Having offered these few remarks, I am instructed to say that the case is fully opened on the part of the prosecution.
GREAT-BRITAIN.
CASE OF LORD VISCOUNT MELVILLE; ON THE COMMISSION OF NAVAL INQUIRY.
The following is a copy of the resolutions moved by Mr. Whitbread, and afterwards adopted by the British House of Commons, relative to the defalcation of Lord Melville, (more generally known as Mr. Dundas,) while acting as Treasurer.
REPORT.
1. "That it appears to this house, that on the 13th June, 1782, the House of Commons, in a committee of the whole house, came amongst others, to the following resolutions:
"That it is the opinion of this committee that some regulations ought to be adopted for the purpose of lessening and keeping down the balances of publick money which appears to have usually been in the hands of the treasurer of the navy, and it would be beneficial to the publick if the first and other clerks in the different branches belonging to the said office were paid by fixed and permanent salaries, in lieu of all fees, gratuities, and other perquisites whatsoever."
"That it is the opinion of this committee, that from henceforth to the Paymaster General of his Majesty's land forces, and the treasurer of the navy for the time being, shall not apply any sum or sums of money intrusted to them or either of them, to any purpose of advantage or interest to themselves, either directly or indirectly."
"That it appears to this committee, that the commissioners appointed to examine, take, and state the publick accounts of the kingdom, have, so far as appears from the reports which they have hitherto made, discharged the duties entrusted to them with diligence, accuracy, and ability; and if Parliament shall carry into execution those plans of reform and regulation which are suggested by the matter contained in the reports of the said commissioners, it cannot but be attended with the most beneficial consequences to the future welfare and prosperity of this kingdom."
2. "That in furtherance of the intentions of the House of Commons expressed in such resolutions his majesty by his warrant, dated June 26, 1782, directed that the salary of the treasurer of the navy should be increased to the sum of 4000l. in full satisfaction of all wages and fees and other profits and emoluments heretofore enjoyed by the former treasurers."

3. "That it appears to this house, that during the treasurerhip of the Rt. Hon. Isaac Barre, the conditions of the aforesaid warrant were strictly complied with: that the whole of the money issued from the Exchequer to Mr. Barre for the naval services was lodged in the bank; that it was never drawn from thence previously to its being advanced to the sub-accountants to be applied to the publick service: that during the time Mr. Barre acted as treasurer and ex-treasurer he had not in his possession or custody any of the publick money; and that neither he nor the paymaster of the navy did derive any profit or advantage from the use or employment thereof."
4. "That the Right Honourable Henry Dundas now Lord Viscount Melville, succeeded to the office of treasurer of the navy on the 19th of August, 1782, when a further addition was made to the salary of the said office, in order to produce a net annual income of 4000l. after the payment of all taxes and charges on the same; and that this additional salary was considered by the said Lord Viscount Melville as granted to him in lieu of all wages, fees, profits, and other emoluments, enjoyed by former treasurers."
5. "That the said Lord Viscount Melville continued in the said office till the 10th of April, 1783: that being asked whether he derived any advantage from the use of the publick money during that period, he, in his examination before the commissioners of naval inquiry, declined answering any question on that head: but he has in a letter since written to the said Commissioners, and dated the 28th of March last, declared, that previous to 1786 "he did not derive any advantage from the use or employment of any monies issued for the service of the navy, or the mode of drawing the same from the bank during this period."
6. "That the Hon. C. Townsend, now Lord Baynang, held the office of treasurer of the navy from the 11th April, 1783, to the 4th Jan. 1784: and that from the examination of his Lordship it appears, that during his treasurerhip no part of the money issued for the service of the navy was applied to his private use or advantage; and that he does not believe that Mr. Douglass, who acted under him as paymaster, derived any profit from the use or employment of the publick money, except the money issued for the payment of the Exchequer fees."
7. "That the Right Hon. Henry Dundas was re-appointed treasurer of the navy on the 5th Jan. 1784, and continued in office till the 1st June, 1800."
8. "That in the year 1785, an act of parliament was passed (25 Geo. III. cap. 31), intitled, "an act for better regulating the office of treasurer of his majesty's navy;" whereby it is directed that no money shall be issued from the treasury to the treasurers of the navy; but all monies issued for naval services, shall be paid to the bank on account of naval services, and placed to the account of the treasurer of the navy, and shall not be paid out of the bank unless for naval services, and in pursuance of drafts signed by the treasurer, or some person or persons authorized by him, which drafts shall specify the heads of service to which such sums are to be applied; and that the regulations under the said act, shall take place from the 31st July, 1785."
9. "That the execution of the said act was postponed till the month of January, 1786; and from that time till the month of June, 1800, when Lord Melville left the office of treasurer, contrary to the practice established in the treasurer-ship of the right hon. Isaac Barre, contrary to the resolutions of the House of Commons, of the 18th June, 1782, and in defiance of the above mentioned act of the 26th Geo. III. c. 31, large sums of money were, under pretence of naval services, and by a scandalous evasion of the act, at various times drawn from the Bank, and invested in Exchequer and Navy Bills, lent upon the security of Stock, employed in discounting private bills, in purchasing bank and East India Stock, and used in various ways for the purposes of private emolument."
10. "That Alex. Trotter, Esq. paymaster of the navy was the person by whom, or in whose name the publick money was thus employed; and that in so doing, he acted with the knowledge and consent of Lord Viscount Melville, to whom he was at the same time private agent, and for whose use or benefit he occasionally laid out from 10 to 20,000l. without considering whether he was previously in advance to his lordship, and whether such advances were made from his publick or private balances."
11. "That the right hon. Lord Viscount Melville having been privy to and connived at the withdrawing from the Bank of England for the purposes of private interest or emolument, sums issued to him as Treasurer of the Navy, and placed to his account in the Bank according to the provisions of the 29th Geo. III. c. 31. has been guilty of a gross violation of the law, and a high breach of duty."
12. "It further appears that subsequent to the appointment of Lord Melville as Treasurer of the Navy, in 1784, and during the time he held that office, large sums of money issued for the service of the navy, were applied to other services; and that the said Lord Melville, in a letter written in answer to a precept issued by the commissioners of naval inquiry, requiring an account of money received by him, or any person on his account, or by his order, from the paymasters of the navy, and also of the time when, and the persons by whom the same were returned to the bank or paymasters has declared, that he has no materials by which he could make up such an account, and that, if he had any materials, he could not do it without disclosing delicate and confidential transactions of government, which his duty to the publick must have restrained him from revealing."
13. "That Lord Melville, in applying monies issued for the service of the Navy to other services, stated to have been of so delicate and confidential a nature, that, in his opinion no account can, or ought to be given of them, has acted in a manner inconsistent with his duty, and incompatible with those securities which the legislature has provided for the proper application of the publick money."
Mr. Whitbread having moved the resolutions of censure against Lord Melville in the House of Commons, April 8, which he introduced at considerable length, an interesting discussion followed in which the chancellor of the Exchequer [Mr. Pitt] expressed his sentiments very fully on the manner in which these charges were advanced and pressed.
The speaker having put the question on the first resolution, the chancellor of the exchequer rose and spoke nearly as follows:—
"Without pretending to deny that the honourable gentleman has in a great measure adhered to the promise which he made of considering this subject with moderation and coolness, I must be permitted to say that he has not persevered in this resolution to the end.—Instead of keeping strictly to facts, which ought alone to be considered in a criminal charge, he has appealed to the feelings of various descriptions of persons, upon topics that are not applicable to the present occasion. He has touched upon the publick burdens, and hinted at the supposition that these, required by the pressure of the times, have been aggravated by the money, the raising of which forms so heavy a tax on the people.—Sir, I am willing to allow, as every man must, that if the publick money be squandered by any malversation on the part of the officers—( Hear hear! )—then the matter becomes a subject for grave consideration and serious inquiry. But what I complain of is this, that the hon. gentleman has endeavoured to mislead the publick by endeavouring to circulate the notion that great additions have been made to the publick burdens, when no such additions have in the smallest degree taken
place, for he knows that not a shilling has been lost to the publick—( hear! hear! )—that no allegation of any such loss has been mentioned, and that in fact, no mischief whatever has resulted from this transaction. ( A roar of hear! hear! from the opposition benches )—Sir, the house must be sensible that it is very little consistent with the moderation and candour that ought to accompany a serious charge of this nature, to proceed with such violence, and interrupt a member with clamour. But they need not expect to interrupt me with such noise, which I must consider as an attempt to influence the passions of the house; and I have the less doubt on the subject, when I recollect the numberless misrepresentations both in and out of the house on this affair—misrepresentations which have been attended with no little mischief. It has been stated, not only that a very considerable loss has been sustained, but that our seamen have, in consequence of the transactions now before us, been prevented from receiving in proper time the money due to their valour, and their meritorious services. ( No! No! from the opposition ) There has not been the slightest grounds for saying any such thing, for I can safely aver that the delay of an hour has never taken place in paying such money, and I do, therefore, most grievously, and justly complain, that this affair has not been treated with proper candour and moderation. But I have not only to complain that the Honourable Gentleman laid aside that moderation with which he commenced, but that he has given a totally mistaken view of the materials on which he founds his charge. The Hon. Gentleman tells us that the Noble Lord had an opportunity of answering for himself, as if he had been on a fair and impartial trial—that questions were put to him—that he was informed as to the nature of the charge against him, and allowed to say whatever he chose in his own defence. Now, whatever inference the House may draw from all this, it was certainly any thing but a fair and impartial trial, for it wanted those circumstances that accompany a criminal trial in all well regulated countries. The noble lord had not an opportunity of knowing exactly the charges against him. A copy of these charges had not been given him. He had no opportunity of calling witnesses in his favour, nor of cross-examining those who might appear against him. Above all, it was a point attended to in every trial, that a man should not criminate himself. Now these are circumstances that clearly point out, that neither the noble lord nor the other persons who were examined, ought to be considered as having been brought to any thing like a trial, upon which a final judgment could be safely passed. They had been examined, and required to answer questions without being made acquainted with the exact view with which such questions were put, and without hearing the nature of the inquiry exactly stated to them. I do not say this, Sir, with any view to give an opinion on the merits of the points before us. My object is to show that our materials are not such as to afford a safe ground for any final decision. With respect to the matters themselves, I do not wish to deny that they are of the most grave and important nature. I do again contend, that the publick has not only sustained no loss, but that it has not even sustained any inconvenience from the manner in which the money was applied. Yet, at the same time, I admit, that if the publick money be even incorrectly managed by a publick officer, he is responsible for his conduct. But I beg leave to say, that, from a full consideration of this report, I am convinced that all the circumstances are not before us, in the full, clear, and satisfactory manner, in which they ought to be, before we can give a fair and impartial judgment upon them. If this be the fact, we can much less pass any censure in the present estate of the case. If I felt this to be the true state of the question before I came to the house, my opinion is much more confirmed now, from the manner in which the subject has been treated by the right honourable gentleman. He has argued from the documents now before us, but has not attended, in many cases, to several circumstances that vary the nature of some transactions, and the extent and degree of others. The conclusions which he draws also are not those of the Commissioners, but such as himself finds it convenient to draw from several circumstances combined together, which from their not being fully known, cannot be completely understood. The honourable gentleman first rested his case on three grounds, but he afterwards varied it, and reduced it to one single question. He himself, however, has admitted that the whole is so connected together, that it is impossible to pass any judgment on one part of the transaction without taking into account all the rest; and yet, after all this, he proposes that the house should come to a decision on one single part of the charge without pretending to judge of the others, which he leaves to a future occasion. Now, as to the charges of participation , he has not said so much as on the other two. —Yet certainly it would have been much more proper that this should not have been mentioned at all, as the honourable gentleman does not mean at present to insist upon it, because, of all others, this is the charge which is most likely to wound the feelings of those who are nearly connected with the noble lord, and of all those impartial men who do not wish that an accusation of such a serious nature should be brought against a man, except under circumstances when they might be prepared to come to a decision on the point. I am desirous, however, that the matter should be examined with all the moderation, seriousness, and coolness, which ought ever to attend an affair of this nature. There are a variety of circumstances wanting that are material, as applicable to the charges; there are many points that require explanation. Without any long delay, not much beyond the holidays, by agreeing to the motion for a secret committee, for which I shall have the honour to move, the house will have the matter clearly before them; and it is only by this mode of proceeding that the whole can be fully investigated, so as to prepare it for a just and impartial decision. Now, Sir, the first charge is, that certain sums, properly applicable only to the naval department, have been applied to other purposes. At present I shall not enter at large either upon this or the other charges—but content myself with shewing the necessity of some further inquiry into the circumstances. Nothing appears here as to the motive with which the thing was done. It is mentioned that the money was applied to other services occasionally. But as to all the circumstances relative to the motive and the precise necessity that existed for making such a loan, we are at present in the dark. Yet the house will agree, that in examining the conduct of a man with a view to pass sentence of guilty or not guilty, it is of great importance, that the motives which led to the transaction should be known, in order to ascertain the exact degree of delinquency that attaches to it, or whether there is any delinquency in the case at all. Is the house prepared to deny that the transaction may be proved to rest upon such grounds as not only to entitle the noble lord to an indemnity, but even to the highest praise for having incurred the responsibility? I only say this much on this head, in order to induce the house to agree with me, that it would not answer the purpose of justice to come to a decision, without a further examination into the affair."
There is a statement of a sum lent to the treasury. I do not think myself at liberty at present to enter upon a particular examination of that transaction; but whether it was illegal or not, whether any share that I had in it was proper or improper, remains to be inquired into. After this inquiry it will be for the house to determine, whether I am liable to censure
or punishment, and I shall submit as I of course must do, to their decisions. In the mean time, however, it is certain that the publick have sustained no loss, and it may be supposed that, if any money was applied in any manner suggested in the report, it has been for great publick purposes, in which, perhaps, the salvation of the country might be concerned, and which were of such a nature that they could not be executed, except with secrecy. I believe it will be found that two thirds of the sum mentioned in the report were applied in this manner. The noble lord occupied situations in which he alone was concerned: Whatever money he might have applied by transferring from one service to another in these situations, I know not, nor can I give any explanation. But if the largest sum be clearly and explicitly accounted for, even though the noble lord should not be able now to account for the rest, and I am not aware that he can, this will at least go to induce the house to believe that the remainder might be applied with equal propriety. Now another point of accusation is, that sums were allowed to remain in the hands of the paymaster, from which lord Melville understood him to have derived some private benefit before these sums were applied to the publick service. I beg leave at present not to be understood as pretending to say that it is justifiable in any person to apply the publick money to views of private emolument, even though no loss has accrued to the publick. ( Hear! Hear! ) This matter will come to be discussed when the affair is completely before us. But this I do affirm that it is most material that we should be fully acquainted with the nature of the mischief done, and the extent to which it has been carried. The commissioners, it ought to be observed, do not pretend to say that there were longer issues from the exchequer to the bank than if a more plain and correct mode of conducting the business of the navy had been adopted. They admit as a fact, that the issues were not longer. There were none that could increase or accelerate the employment of the money, and consequently it is evident that the burdens of the people have not been augmented ; nor has it been proved that a single individual has been retarded in receiving his payments. The hon. Gentlemen therefore, brings charges founded upon statements which the commissioners themselves did not intend to represent as any grounds of blame. I do not say that in the application of the money to different purposes from what it was originally designed, especially to purchases, there was no risk. But then if no loss has been incurred, this ought to be accounted a strong presumption that the money was not applied without proper care and security. It does not appear that any service has been retarded by this transaction. Upon the whole, it is certainly my opinion, and I trust that those who have read the report carefully, have perceived that before a proper decision can be given, many circumstances of elucidation are required. In some points it also appears from the report that the commissioners are not altogether accurate, and this constitutes another ground for having this subject further sifted. One of these points is this: It seems that money had been carried to the house of Messrs. Coutts & Co. not by drafts on the bank, which is the way, but another mode has been occasionally resorted to.
On this account the commissioners supposed that the money had not been transmitted from the bank immediately to the house of Coutts & Co. but had been lodged somewhere else before it came into their hands. By this means they imagined that six millions were in their knew not what hazard, and one million they stayed at a particular period. This million was, in fact, transmitted directly to the house of Coutts as would appear on a further inquiry ; therefore, this main point would have been explained to the satisfaction of the commission, if it had been more fully investigated. Another point is the manner in which the accounts were kept, and the payments made by the sub-accountants. It is certain that it has always been found convenient that a small balance should remain in the hands of the sub-accountants. A large sum was drawn by a draught on the bank, and this, for the sake of convenience in their payments, was given in small sums to the sub-accountants, who often kept them in the bank in their own names, and drew as they found it necessary to satisfy their different small demands. Here then the question arises, whether it was necessary that larger sums should be issued from the exchequer to the bank, in consequence of an individual deriving profit from the use of some of the money and whether any inconvenience occurred from this circumstance? Now the house know that no money can be issued from the exchequer to the bank on account of the treasurer of the navy, without the order of the navy board, the board of admiralty, the victualling board, and others connected with that department. The commissioners seemed to suppose that this had been eluded, and that it was impossible that larger sums should not have been issued than was actually necessary for the immediate demands of the service. With regard to any inconvenience, none had been alleged, nor was any ground stated for a charge on that head. But there is another circumstance of some importance, which deserves to be mentioned, and which the commissioners seemed not clearly to have understood. In attending to the balances they do not appear to have taken into account certain assignments outstanding, for which the holders, might demand instant payment. With regard to the total balances in the Bank, they said that they ought not to exceed twenty days, whereas, in fact they observe that they amounted to thirty three, and some times to forty five days. They seemed, however, to think, that they might fairly be fourteen days. When they found 45 days balances, they took an unfavourable period...but if they had taken the average of two periods, if they had looked at the assignments outstanding, deducted the sums in the out ports, the balances would be brought to fourteen days, the number mentioned by the clerk, whom they examined, and only six days beyond their own number. Now on a point so involved, where it is so necessary that accuracy should be consulted, and where that can only be attained by patient investigation, I leave it to the house to judge whether the matter is in a proper situation for a decision. With regard to this point of the balance, there are no less than four errors. This may shew the house how very complicated these things are. They cannot be prepared for the final decision of the house without a secret committee, who may examine the whole with patience and attention. Now, with regard to another point, that of the participation , that is a transaction in which, above all, further investigation is of importance. After what the honourable gentleman said at the outset of his speech, with respect to his moderation, I did hope that this point would not have been touched upon, especially when after the letter written by the noble lord, which must be considered of equal weight with his oath, the hon. gentleman observed, that lord Melville had refused to answer the commissioners when they questioned him relative to his deriving any private advantage from the applications of the money. But whoever looks at the report cannot but be convinced that the grounds on which the noble lord refused to answer, were, that from the manner in which Mr. Trotter kept his accounts, it was impossible for him to say, that he had not advanced him publick money without his knowledge. On the face of the accounts, 100,000l. is the whole amount of the advances to Lord Melville. It is known that of all the sums of 160 millions which had passed through the hands of Lord Melville, every farthing has been applied to the purposes for which it was issued, and has been regularly accounted for. The hon. gentle-
man draws his suspicions from different particulars, the exact result of which it is extremely difficult to estimate. All this renders it necessary that the matter should be further investigated. Now if a committee be appointed to sift this transaction to the bottom, I will venture to assert, that it will be proved, from the manner in which the accounts were kept, that a great many sums drawn in the name of the Treasurer for his private account, were in fact applied to official purposes. But at all events a further investigation is necessary before judgment is passed. It is impossible to say at present what went to Lord Melville's salary as Treasurer, which Mr. Trotter was accustomed to receive. He was also accustomed to receive a salary on account of an office he held, and his dividends in the funds. All these formed part of the account, and made it extremely difficult to unravel. How in these circumstances can the house refuse to institute an inquiry by a select committee?—I put it to the candour of the gentlemen of the house, whether Lord Melville could possibly wish to receive any of this petty private benefit, with the conviction that he was acting improperly? No motive appears for such a strange circumstance. Since then it is evident we have not the materials for a final decision before us: Since it is evident that Lord Melville had no opportunity of defending himself before the Commissioners : that they put questions which he was required to answer, but that he had not witnesses, nor any power to cross examine them: I now therefore stand up, according to the course of parliament, for a secret committee to sift this affair to the bottom. This cannot occasion any delay that will be of material consequence, and besides the thing is absolutely necessary in order to answer the purposes of justice. I shall not at present enter upon the merits of the subject, because I think that it would be premature. When the whole case is before the house, then an opportunity will be given to discuss the matter, and come to a just and impartial decision. I shall now, therefore, only move by way of amendment, that the circumstances relative to the conduct of Lord Melville, as treasurer of the navy, to be found in the tenth report of the commissioners of naval inquiry, be referred to a select committee of this house, to examine the matter fully, and report as it shall appear to them to the house.
Mr. Fox objected, that the mode proposed, as he conceived from his recollection of a case that happened about five and twenty years ago, would prevent the original resolutions from appearing upon the journals of the house. The Chancellor of the Exchequer answered, that he distinctly meant to substitute his motion for that proposed; and, for that purpose, to move the previous question upon each of the resolutions.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Alfred, Patch, 7 days from Newburyport, Ballast, C. Fry. Brig Traveller, Wright, 47 days from Gibraltar, Wine and Fruit, Richard Bowden & Co.—Left there 20th April, ship Mary, —, of Boston, to sail the next day; schooner Ruthy, Barnes, ditto, waiting for Cargo, brig Abeona, Clark, of Providence to sail in 5 days for Leghorn.—21st April, in the Gut, spoke a Salem ship from Alicante, bound home—2nd June, in lat. 37, long. 72, snow Susan, Smith, 38 days from Bonavista, bound to Providence. Sch'r Adeline, Strong, 10 days from Havana, Sugar, Moses Myers—4th June, lat. 32, long. 76, 30, was boarded by a French privateer brig of 14 guns, and a schooner of 12 guns, then in chase of two ships, was treated politely. Sch'r Seamen, Seaman 2 days from New-York. The ship Mary from Liverpool went up James River, on Sunday.
BALTIMORE PACKETS.
WALKER'S Packet will sail Tomorrow morning. HERBERT'S on Friday—and FERGUSON'S on Sunday. June 11.
NORFOLK THEATRE.
The Publick are respectfully informed, that in order to give to the new Play the undivided attention of the Theatre, and render it thereby more worthy of patronage, there will be no performance until TOMORROW EVENING, June 12, 1805. When will be presented, (for the first time in Virginia) a COMEDY, written by T. Dibbin, call'd, GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY.
To which will be added, the FAREE of THE REVIEW; OR, THE WAGS OF WINDSOR.
The Doors to be opened at half past 5, and the performance to commence at half past 6 precisely. ADMITTANCE ONE DOLLAR. 756
AUCTION, BY FRANCIS SMITH.
On Saturday next, at XII o'Clock, AT THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE, Will positively be Sold without reserve, that valuable and desirable LOT OF LAND, adjoining the work-house, fronting on Queen-street 112 feet, and extending in depth 199 feet. Terms 60 and 90 days, for approved indorsed negotiable notes. June 11. 32 757
TO BE LET OR LEASED, BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.
For such number of years as may be agreed upon, That very advantageous Building Lot, on the South side of Main-Street, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Wright, Esq. extending 46 feet in front, and about 110 feet deep.—Also,
TWO COMMODOIOUS THREE STORY BRICK TENEMENTS
on Little Water Street, conveniently situated for Grocery Stores. For particulars apply to Francis Smith. June 11. tf 758
LANDING,
At Commerce-Street Wharf, from the Brig Paragon, Capt. Ainsley, 107 Puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum. Which is offered for sale on very liberal terms, by Redmon & Frith. June 11. tf 753
3000 lbs. of WOOL,
For sale—low for cash—by Philip Collins. June 11. tf 754
LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From Schooner Adeline, 230 Boxes Choice Havana SUGAR. And from Brig Traveller, 170 Quarter Casks Malaga WINE. For sale by Moses Myers. June 11. 32 755

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FOR SALE, By WILLIAM B. LAMB, 30 Puncleous St. Vincent's RUM. 10 Hogsheads and 28 Tierces SUGAR. 10 Pipes French BRANDY. 5 do. GIN. 13 do. Madeira WINE. 10 Quarter Casks SHERRY. 10 Cases CLARET. 10 Hogsheads do. 12 Bags GINGER. 1 Case Black SATTINS. 6 do. Irish LINEN. 7 Bales India COTTONS. 3 Trunks CALLICOES, &c. February 13. 415
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship "Baba & Beisey, Capt. Richards" 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 "Admira, Capt. Stover," A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Mdivisery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship "Oliver Branch, Capt. Le Breton" from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
MRS. RIVARDI'S ACADEMY. REVEREND SIR, YOU had the kindness to allow me, two years ago, to look upon you not only as one of the chief protectors of the establishment under my charge, but also did me the honour of becoming, in conjunction with Dr. B. Rush, J. B. McKean, R. Smith, and A. Morris, Esquires, one of the Trustees of my Seminary. This condescension has at all times rendered me extremely anxious to deserve your patronage; indeed I ascribe in a great measure the credit which the establishment I hope has generally obtained, to that circumstance. Few persons are yet informed of the favour so politely conferred on me, as the greater number of my pupils are from abroad.—On several occasions you had the goodness to express the satisfaction which you, and all those who have honoured our school-rooms with their visits, derived from the improvements of the young Ladies, as well as from the manner in which the Seminary is conducted.
I have never taken the liberty of publishing your letters of approbation,—Would you and the other gentlemen permit me to make it known, that I am authorised to consider you as Trustees of the Institution, I should not only esteem it a distinguished mark of your approbation, but a certain mean of assuring the full confidence of those Parents and Guardians who have intrusted their children to my care. With great respect, I have the honour to be, Reverend Sir, Your very humble and obedient servant, MARIA RIVARDI. The Right Reverend Doctor WHITE. April, 1805.
MADAM, THE high opinion we entertain of your qualifications for the arduous and diversified duties of the institution under your direction, and the evidences which have been presented to us, at examinations, of the Improvement of the Young Ladies, who possess the advantage of being your pupils; induce us to comply with your request, by the present testimony of our approbation of your Seminary, and to express our wishes for the success of an institution so useful to our city, and so honourable to you. We are, Madam, your very humble servants, WILLIAM WHITE, } Trustees. BENJAMIN RUSH, } J. B. M'KEAN, } ROBERT SMITH, } ANTHONY MORRIS, } Mrs. Rivardi. Philadelphia, April 24. 1aw6w 609
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court held the twenty-fifth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth. William Pennock, Compt. } against } Stephen Gorham, Peter C. Brooks, John Nickell, Moses Myers, and Cary Selden, Deputy Marshal of the United States, for the Virginia district. Def'ts. THE Defendants Stephen Gorham, and Peter C. Brooks, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendants Stephen Gorham, and Peter C. Brooks, appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendants John Nickell, Moses Myers, and Cary Selden, do not pay, convey away, or secret any debts or effects in their hands, belonging to the other Defendants, until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, 584 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court held the twenty-fifth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth. George Wilson, Compt. } against } Thomas Harris, and George Veale, and James Caton, trading under the firm of Caton & Veale, Def'ts. THE Defendant Thomas Harris, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth; on the motion of the Complainant, by his Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendant Thomas Harris, appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendants Caton & Veale, who hath effects of the said Thomas Harris in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, 585 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the twenty-sixth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth. Samuel Ramsay, Compt. } against } Ephraim Robinson, Def't. THE Defendant not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendant appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough. A Copy, Teste, 583 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C. ALL Persons to whom my Son ARTHUR LEE, is in debt, are requested to make known their claims to RICHARD E. LEE. March 18. 507
BY AUTHORITY. RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. CLASS No. II.
4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each— dolls. 40000 1 Prize of dolls. 10000 1 of 5000 5 of 1000 5000 20 of 500 10000 50 of 100 5000 50 of 50 2500 100 of 25 2500 40000
227 First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dolls. 500 after 1000 500 after 1500 500 after 2000 1000 after 2500 1000 after 3000 1000 after 3500 1000 after 3950 10000
The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November, or sooner, if the tickets are sold. Tickets for sale at the Office of the Publick Ledger. 722
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. 6d, do. 7 1-2d per lb. 4d, do. 10d per lb. 3d, do. 3s per M. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback,
Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, ter, Wine Glasses, and Britanias, Basket Flasks, &c. Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 3 Boxes English Mustard. yard wide, 8 Bales Cloths, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Dowlas and Creas of the best quality, Andirons, Waffleiron, Shirt linen, Diapers, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Seeds of all kinds, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Table matts, & Straw plates, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Suspenders of the best kind, Brown Hemp Hessian, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Brown and White Rolls, Fifes, Harp strings and Russia Sheetings and light Violin strings, elegant Canvas. Bowand Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, Plush for Saddlecloths, black Satin for waistcoats, 50 do. good quality St Jago do. Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, 140 do. Short Pipes, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, 400 Gunny do. Che p Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippits of Martin Skins, 250 M. com cheap Needles, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 case superior Quills, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5 tf 273
FOR SALE, Pursuant to the Will of William Samuel Peachy, deceased. Peachy's Manufacturing Mills and Store-Houses. LYING in the County of Prince George, on Powell's Creek, a navigable stream of James River, and on the main stage road from Norfolk to Petersburg, with about six acres of Land belonging thereto.—One third of the purchase money will be required at the end of eighteen months and three years credit will be given for the residue. The Gentleman at the Mills will be good enough to show them.—For terms apply to Mr. Robert Maitland of Norfolk, or to Thomas Griffin Peachy of Williamsburg.
ALSO FOR SALE, That beautiful Seat on James River (about four miles from the Mills) called FLOWER DE HUNDRED.—The Tract of Land belonging to this Seat, contains 1500 acres extending nearly two miles on the banks of the river, (about half a day's sail from Norfolk, and five hours from Petersburg,) considerable part of the Land is fit for the cultivation of Wheat and Tobacco; it has some valuable Low Ground, and a great deal of Meadow Land, from which in its natural state, great quantities of Hay may be made; the Land also abounds with good Timber:—The Houses, Garden, Orchards, and other improvements, are extensive and valuable.—As it is presumed that no person would purchase such an estate without first viewing it, a further description is thought needless.—Collier Harrison, Esq. of Charles City, who has viewed the Land and is well acquainted with its quality, will be good enough to show it.—A credit of 9, 13 and 16 years will be given for the greater part of the purchase money, and for the residue four annual payments will be required.—An indisputable title will be made.—The price may be known by application to Mr. Robert Maitland, or to Mary W. Peachy, and Thomas G. Peachy, of Williamsburg. March 25. tf 523
AVIS. J. P. CHEVREUSE, Docteur en Médecine, Reçu à l'Université de Montpellier, et membre de l'Académie de Médecine de Paris, à l'honneur de prévenir le public que son demeure est Cumberland Street, No. 24.—Ceux qui voudront l'honorer de leur confiance auront lieu d'être satisfaits.
J. P. CHEVREUSE, Doctor of Medicine, Graduate of the University of Montpellier, and member of the Academy of Medicine at Paris, acquaints the publick that he resides at No. 24, Cumberland Street.—Those who may honour him with their confidence he hopes will have every reason to be satisfied. May 22. 696
COW-POX. THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. ** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 326
AN APPRENTICE wanted. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 326
MADAME COULON, NOUVELLEMENT arrivée dans cette ville, à l'honneur de prévenir le public, qu'elle montre à pincer de la HARPE.—Les personnes qui voudront l'honorer de leur confiance, trouveront en elle toute la douceur et l'amabilité que convient à enseigner aux jeunes demoiselles.—Elle se loge, maintenant, chez M. Prin, épicier, Town-Point, No. 27.
MRS. COULON, LATELY arrived in this Borough, takes the liberty of informing the Publick, that she teaches to play on the HARPE.—Those who may honour her with their confidence, will experience all the tenderness and attention which are requisite in those who undertake the instruction of Young Ladies.—She lodges at present at the house of Mr. Prin, grocer, No. 27, Town-Point. May 20. 1m 692
SPRING GOODS.
PHILIP HENOP, Has Received, by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a complete and extensive assortment of FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING OF FINE Corded and Tape-Stripe Furniture and Cambric Dimities; 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12-4 Table Clothes; 9-8 and 6-4 Plain, Book, Cambrick, and Jacquet Muslins; Coloured and Embossed Cambrick Muslins; 4-4 and 6-4 Elegantly Laced Cambrick and Leno Muslins; Leno and Laced Shawls; Ladies Silk-Netted Parasols and Canes Umbrellas; 6-4 Tamboured and Satin Sprigged Muslins; Checked Pulicat and Blue Roman Handkerchiefs; Madras do; Plain, Drabs, and Twilled-Stripe Naukeens; Cotton Cassimeres; Ganderella do; Sewing Silk; Mens' Best Beaver Gloves; Cotton and Silk Suspenders; Net and Elastic do; Gift Pins; lb. Pins assorted; and Gentlemen's Best London Hats. Also—JUST RECEIVED, VIA NEW-YORK.
4-4, 6-4, and 7-4 Plain and Damasked Silk Handkerchiefs and Shawls, with netted Fringes; Long Silk Shawls, do do; Chambray Muslins; Common and Fine Callioes, and Plaid Chintz; Figured Blue Silk; Black Striped Satin; India and French Back and Coloured Lustings; Handsome Italian Plaid; Extra Silk Gloves, assorted; Flesh Coloured Pic Nic Mits and Gloves; Plain White, Flesh Coloured, and Black, Laced and Sanded Silk Stockings; Superfine Laced and Sanded White Cotton do; White Net Cotton, Leno, and Black Lace Veils; Floss, Thread and Embroidering Silk; and Cotton Cords and Tassels; Cotton Trimming; Black, Blue, Pink, White, and Yellow Crape; Linen Cambrick; Long Lawn; Pink, Blue, and Buff Cambrick Muslins; Ladies Black Morocco and Coloured Kid Slippers; Apron Checks; Plain Paper and Tiffany Fans;— TOGETHER WITH A great variety of other Fancy Goods of the most fashionable kinds imported; A few bales of English and German Oznaburgs, and Ticklenburgs; Linen Checks; India Cottons; Bandanna Handkerchiefs; &c. &c. ALL OF WHICH HE WILL SELL, ON THE LOWEST TERMS, BY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL. April 26. tf 624
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumfries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blount's American Coast Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettie Skulets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheaves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. tf 628
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 82 Puncleous Windward Island RUM. 35 do. Jamaica do. 10 do. Old Jamaica do. 10 Pipes Holland GIN. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac, } BRANDY. 12 do. do. Alicante, } 17 Pipes, } 4 Half Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 2 Qr. Casks, } 4 Half do. } 15 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 30 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 9 Casks do. GLASSWARE. 5 Cwt. Dry White LEAD. Half Ton STEEL. 4 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. 1238 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 489 do. Fine, } 50 Hogsheads Petersburg, } TOBACCO. 50 do. Richmond, } 42 do. Lowland, } A. Maclure. April 29. tf 633
WANTED, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, FOUR HUNDRED CORDS OF OAK BARK; For which the following prices, in Cash, will be given—delivered at their Tan-Yard:— For Spanish Oak Bark, 10 Dollars per Cord. Willow, or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, if young and not too scaly, 7 do. A FEW CORDS OF BEECH BARK, Will also be received at 7 Dollars per cord. ** It is recommended to those who get BARK, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. WILLIAM PLUME & CO. March 11. tf 485
TO PRINTERS.
Having had advice of a Font of Letter being shipped for us from England, we would dispose of A FONT OF BOURGEOIS TYPE, Upon which the PUBLICK LEDGER has been heretofore printed; specimens of which are seen in our editorial articles. It consists of 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, has been in use but nine months, and is almost as good as new—Should the whole be too large, such as might be inclined to purchase ONE HALF of the font, will please to make application by letters post-paid, or personally at our office. J. Cowper & Geo. L. Gray. Norfolk, May 8.
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.