Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-03-26 00:00:00

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For Sale, The Northern built Schooner, HARMONY, three years old, burthen 58 tons, lying at Woodside's wharf For terms apply on board, or to N. Heron.
For Sale on board said Schooner, 171 Casks Stone Lime, A few Quintals of COD FISH, and 10 Boxes Smoked HERRINGS. March 24. 603
FOR CHARTER, The fine American Ship SHEFFIELD, Burthen 420 hogheads, will be ready to receive a cargo in 6 days. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. March 24. 609
1988 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 100 Tons loose do. 23 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 hogheads Tobacco on freight for Liverpool. March 14. 604
FOR SALE, THE SCHOONER PLOUGH BOY, Burthen 60 tons, about 3 years old, and can be sent to sea at a very small expense—If not disposed of before the 29th inst. she will be sold to the Highest Bidder, on a credit of three and four months. James Young. March 24. 605
For Freight or Charter, to any Port in the West-Indies, The Sch'r Fair American, Burthen about 500 barrels. Apply to James Wallace. March 24. 606
Now Landing from on board ship Courtney, Wm. Payant, Master, from Jamaica, 103 Hogsheads RUM. For Sale by William Pennock.
Said SHIP, for Charter. March 24. 607
For New-York and New-Haven, THE SLOOP WASHINGTON, John Whitney, Master, to sail in six days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf, or Price & Waddey. Who have for Sale on board said Sloop, 10 Bundles of HAY. And in Store, just received, 100 Well cured Venison HAMS. March 19. 594
For Charter, to Bordeaux, (or any Port in France,) The good Snow ECHO, Jacob Forman, master, burthen 222 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 17. 592
FOR BOSTON, The Sch'r RISING SUN, Capt. Howes, Will sail in two or three days.—For freight or passage, apply to Fisk & Cullett. March 17. 583
Landing This Day, 108 Bags Prime Green COFFEE, IN STORE, 800 Barrels Superior and Fine FLOUR, London Particular, 3 MADEIRA, in Pipes, Hhds. do. Market, 3 and quarter Casks. Jamaica and Windward Island RUM, Petersburg TOBACCO, Prime PORK, &c.—All of which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. Who Want A VESSEL, of about 800 barrels, to Charter. March 10. 571
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fast sailing American SHIP INDIA PACKET, William Rindge, Master, burthen 400 hlds. of Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. For terms apply to the Master, or to Phinehas Dana & Co. Who offer for Sale, 60 Hhds. Muscovado SUGAR, 50 hlds. MOLASSES, 40 puncheons N. E. RUM, 300 bbls. No. 1 & 2 BEEF, 250 boxes CANDLES, Jamaica, Antigua and West-India RUM. Feb. 28. 540
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Ship INDUSTRY, Noah Wright, Master, Two thirds of her cargo being engaged; it is expected she will sail early in March. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Who is now Landing, 35 Hhds. prime Jam. SUGARS, and 45 Bgs Bourbon COFFEE. Feb. 24. 522
DEFINITIVE TREATY BETWEEN FRANCE AND AUSTRIA.
COPY OF THE TREATY OF PEACE. NAPOLEON, BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND BY THE CONSTITUTIONS, EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH AND KING OF ITALY, having seen and examined the treaty concluded, decreed and signed at Presbourg, the 26th December 1805 (5th Nivose year 14) by our minister for Foreign Affairs, by virtue of the full powers which we have conferred on him for that purpose, with the Prince de Liechtenstein and Count de Gintler, ministers plenipotentiaries of his majesty the Emperor of Germany and Austria, furnished in like manner with full powers, which treaty is to the following tenor:
His majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria, and his majesty the emperor of the French, King of Italy, equally animated with the desire of putting an end to the calamities of war, have resolved to proceed, without delay to the conclusion of a Treaty of definitive peace, and have in consequence appointed for plenipotentiaries as follows:
His majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria Prince John de Liechtenstein, prince of the Holy Roman empire, grand Cross of the military order of Maria Theresa, Chamberlain, Lieutenant-general of the armies of his said majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria, and proprietor of a regiment of Hussars, and the Count Ignatius de Gintler, commander of the military order of Maria Theresa, Chamberlain to his said Majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria, lieutenant-general of his armies, and proprietor of a regiment of Infantry.
And his majesty the EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH KING OF ITALY, M. Charles-Maurice-Talleyrand-Périgord, Great Chamberlain, minister for foreign affairs of his said Majesty the EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH AND KING OF ITALY, grand ribbon of the Legion of Honour, knight of the orders of the Red and Black Eagle of Prussia.
Who, after having exchanged their full powers, have agreed on the following article:
ART. I. There shall be from this day, peace and friendship between his majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria and his majesty the Emperor of the French, King of Italy, their heirs and successors, their States and respective subjects in perpetuity.
II. France shall continue to possess in full property and sovereignty, the Duchies, Principalities, Lordships and territories beyond the Alps, which were prior to the present treaty, united and incorporated with the French empire, or governed by the French laws and administrations.
III. His majesty the emperor of Germany & Austria, for himself, his heirs and successors, acknowledges the dispositions made by his majesty the Emperor of the French, King of Italy, relative to the principalities of Lucca and Piombino.
IV. His majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria renounces, both for himself and for his heirs and successors, that part of the State, of the Republic of Venice, ceded to him by the treaties of Campo-Formio and Luneville, which shall be united in perpetuity to the Kingdom of Italy.
V. His majesty the emperor of Germany & Austria acknowledges his majesty the Emperor of the French as King of Italy. But it is agreed on that conformably to the declaration made by his majesty the emperor of the French, at the moment he took the crown of Italy, that as soon as the powers mentioned in that declaration shall have fulfilled the conditions therein expressed, the crowns of France and Italy shall be separated in perpetuity, and henceforth shall in no case whatever be united on the same head. His majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria engages himself to acknowledge, at the time of the separation, the successor which his majesty the emperor of the French shall give himself as King of Italy.
VI. The present treaty of Peace is declared common to their serene highnesses the electors of Bavaria, Württemberg and Baden, and to the Batavian Republic, allies of his majesty the Emperor of the French, King of Italy, in the present war.
VII. The electors of Bavaria & Württemberg having taken the title of King, without nevertheless ceasing to belong to the German confederation, his majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria acknowledges them in that quality.
VIII. His majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria, as well for himself, his heirs and successors, as for the Princes of his House, and their respective heirs & successors, renounces the principalities, lordships, domains and territories hereafter mentioned. Cedes & abandons. To his majesty the king of Bavaria, the Mongraviat of Burgaw and its dependencies, the principality of Eichstadt, that part of the territory of Passau belonging to his majesty the elector of Salzburg, and situated between Bohemia, Austria, the Danube and the Inn; the county of Tyrol, comprising the principalities of Brixen and Trent; the seven lordships of Voralberg with their enclaves; the county of Hohenems, the county of Künigsberg-Rottenfels, the Lordships of Tettnang and Arggen, and the Town and Territory of Lindau.
To his majesty the king of Württemberg, the five towns of the Danube, viz. Ehingen Munderkingen, Keldingen, Mengen and Sulgau, with their dependencies, the upper and lower county of Hohenberg, the Langravate of Nellenburg and the Prefecture of Altorf, with their dependencies (the town of Constance excepted), that part of the Brisgau situated within the Württemberg possessions, and to the east of a line drawn from Schlegelberg to Mollbach, and the towns and territories of Willingen and Brentingen.
To H. S. H. the Elector of Baden, the Brisgau (with the exception of the enclave and the separate portions above pointed out), Ortenau and their dependencies, the town of Constance and the commandery of Meinau.
The principalities, lordships, domains and territories above mentioned shall be respectively possessed by H. M. the kings of Bavaria and Württemberg, and by H. S. H. the elector of Baden, both as lords paramount, and in full property and sovereignty, in the same manner with the same titles, rights and prerogatives as they were possessed by H. M. the emperor of Germany and Austria, or by the princes of his house and not otherwise.
IX. H. M. the emperor of Germany and Austria acknowledges the debts contracted by the house of Austria to the profit of the private persons and publick establishments of the countries now making an integral part of the French empire, and it is agreed on that his said majesty shall remain free from all obligations relative to all debts whatever which the house of Austria may have contracted, on account of the possession, and mortgaged on the soil of the countries which he renounces by the present treaty.
X. The countries of Salzburg and Berchtesgaden, belonging to H. R. and E. H. the archduke Ferdinand, shall be incorporated in the empire of
Austria, and H. M. the emperor of Germany and Austria shall possess them in full property and sovereignty, but with the title of duty only.
XI. H. M. the emperor of the French, king of Italy, engages to obtain, in favour of H. R. H. the archduke Ferdinand, elector of Salzburg, the cession, by H. M. the king of Bavaria, of the principality of Würzburg, such as it was given to his said majesty by the recess of the deputation of the Germanic empire, the 25th February, 1805 (5th ventose, year 14).
The electoral title of H. R. H. shall be transferred to this principality, which H. R. H. shall possess in full property and sovereignty in the same manner and on the same conditions as he possessed the electorate of Salzburg.
And as to the debts, it is agreed on that the new possessor shall only have to pay the debts resulting from loans formally consented to by the states of the country, for expenses occasioned by the effective administration of the said country.
XII. The dignity of the grand master of the Teutonic order, the rights, domains and revenues, which prior to the present war, were dependent on Mergentheim, chief-lieu of the order, the order, rights, domains and revenues attached to the grand mastership, at the time of the exchange of the ratifications of the present treaty, as well the domains and revenues of which, at this same time, the said order shall be in possession of, shall become hereditary in the person and in the direct and male descent, by order of primogeniture, of that prince of the imperial house who shall be appointed by H. M. the emperor of Germany and Austria.
H. M. the emperor Napoleon promises his good offices to cause to be obtained, as soon as possible, for H. R. H. the archduke Ferdinand, a full and entire indemnity in Germany.
XIII. H. M. the king of Bavaria may occupy the town of Augsburg and its territory, unite them to his states and possess them in full property and sovereignty. H. M. the king of Württemberg may occupy, unite to his states and possess in full property and sovereignty the county of Rendsdorf, and H. M. the emperor of Germany and Austria engages to lay no opposition in the way of the same.
XIV. Their majesties, the kings of Bavaria and Württemberg and H. S. H. the elector of Baden shall enjoy, on the territories to them ceded as also on their ancient states, the plenitude of the sovereignty and all the rights resulting from it and which have been guaranteed to them by H. M. the emperor of the French, king of Italy, as well as and in the same manner as they are enjoyed by H. M. the emperor of Germany and H. M. the king of Prussia in the German states. H. M. the emperor of Germany and Austria, both as chief of the empire, and as co-estate, engages to lay no obstacle in the execution of the acts which they may have done or shall do in consequence.
XV. His majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria, as well for himself his heirs and successors, renounces all rights, both of sovereignty and suzeraineté to all pretensions whatever, actual or eventual, to all the states, without exception, of their majesties the kings of Bavaria and Württemberg, and of H. S. H. the elector of Baden, and generally to all the states, domains and territories comprised in the circles of Bavaria, Franconia and Swabia, as well as to all titles taken from the said domains and territories; and reciprocally all actual or eventual pretensions of the said states to the charge of the house of Austria or its princes, are and shall remain extinguished in perpetuity; nevertheless the renunciations contained in the present article do not concern the property which is by art. XI. or shall be by virtue of art. XII. above mentioned, conceded to T. R. H. the archdukes mentioned in the said articles.
XVI. The title deeds and archives, the plans and maps of the different countries, towns and fortresses, ceded by the present treaty, shall be delivered up in the space of three months, dating from the exchange of the ratifications, to the powers who shall have acquired the property they concern.
XVII. His majesty the emperor Napoleon, guaranteeing the integrity of the empire of Austria in the state in which it shall be in consequence of the present treaty of peace, as also the integrity of the possessions of the princes of the house of Austria, laid down in the eleventh and twelfth articles.
XVIII. The high contracting parties acknowledge the independence of the Helvetic Republic, as settled by the act of mediation, and also the independence of the Batavian Republic.
XIX. The prisoners of war taken by France and her allies from Austria, and by Austria from France and her allies, and who have not been given up, shall be so in forty days, dating from the exchange of the ratifications of the present treaty.
XX. All the communications and commercial relations shall be re-established between the two countries, as they were before the war.
XXI. His majesty the emperor of Germany and of Austria, and his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, shall preserve towards each other the same ceremonial, with regard to the rank and other etiquettes, as has been observed before the war.
XXII. In the 5 following days after the exchange of the ratifications of the present treaty, the town of Presbourg and its environs, to the distance of six leagues, shall be evacuated.
Ten days after the exchange, the French and allied troops shall have evacuated Moravia, Bohemia, the Viertel-Unter-Viener-Wald, the Viertel-Ober-Wiener-Wald and the Viertel-Ober-Manhartsberg.
Finally, within the space of two months, reckoning from the exchange of the ratifications, the French troops and allies of France shall have evacuated the whole of the hereditary states of his majesty the emperor of Germany Austria, with the exception of the fortified town of Braunau, which shall remain for a month longer at the disposal of his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, as a depot for the sick and artillery.
During the said month, no requisition of any kind, soever, shall be laid on the inhabitants.
But it is agreed on, that until the expiration of the said month, no corps of Austrian troops shall be stationed or introduced within a circumference of six leagues of the said fortified town of Braunau.
It is in like manner agreed on, that none of the places which are to be successively evacuated by the French troops after the above mentioned time, shall be occupied by the Austrian troops until 48 hours after the evacuation. It is also agreed on, that the magazines left by the French army in the places it shall successively evacuate, shall remain at its disposal, and that an arrangement shall be made by the high contracting parties relative to all war contributions whatever, already laid on the different hereditary states, occupied by the French army; in consequence of which arrangement the levy of the said contributions shall
entirely cease reckoning from the day of the exchange of the ratifications.
The French army shall draw its maintenance from its own magazines established on the roads it is to follow.
XXIII. Immediately after the exchange of the ratifications of the present treaty, commissaries shall be appointed on each side, to deliver up and receive, in the name of the respective sovereigns, all the parts of the Venetian territory, not occupied by the troops of his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy.
The city of Venice, the lakes and possessions of the Terra firma shall be delivered up within 15 days—Istria and Venetian Dalmatia, the Mouths of the Cattaro, the Venetian islands of the Adriatic, and all the fortified towns and fortresses which they contain within six weeks, reckoning from the exchange of the ratifications.
The respective commissaries shall take care that the separation of the artillery having belonged to the republic of Venice and of the Austrian artillery, be exactly made; the former being to remain in totality to the kingdom of Italy. They shall determine with common accord, the kind and nature of the objects which, belonging to his majesty the emperor of Germany and Austria, must in consequence remain at his disposal. They shall agree, either upon the sale to the kingdom of Italy of the imperial artillery and of the objects above mentioned, or of their exchange for an equivalent quantity of artillery or of objects of the same or of another nature, which may be left by the French army in the hereditary states.
Every facility and every assistance shall be given to the Austrian troops and to the civil and military administrations, to return into the states of Austria by the most convenient and the safest ways, as also for the transport of the imperial artillery, of the land and sea magazines, and other objects which may not have been comprised in the stipulations, either of sale or of exchange, which may be made.
XXIV. The ratifications of the present treaty shall be exchanged within the space of 8 days, or sooner if it can be done.
Done and signed at Presbourg, the 26th December 1805, (3d Nivose, year 14.) (Signed) JOHN, Prince of Liechtenstein. (Signed) CH. M. TALLEYRAND. (Signed) IGNATIUS, Count de Gintler.
We have approved and do approve the above treaty, in all and each of the articles which are contained in it, we declare that it is accepted, ratified and confirmed, and we promise that it shall be inviolably observed.
In testimony of which, we have given these presents, signed with our hand, countersigned and sealed with our imperial seal.
At the palace of Schönburnn, the 6th Nivose, year 14, (27th December 1805.)
(Signed) NAPOLEON. The minister for foreign affairs, (Signed) CH. M. TALLEYRAND. By the emperor, The minister secretary of state, (Signed) H. B. MARET. Certified conformable, The minister secretary of state, (Signed) H. B. MARET.
Wanted to Charter for the West-Indies, A VESSEL, Of about 150 tons, burthen—Apply to Richard Boyce. March 5. 561
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 60 Hhds Richmond TOBACCO, 250 Barrels FLOUR, In Store,
40 Kgs LARD, 20 do. BUTTER, superior quality. A general assortment of Cordage and Cables, of 8, 9, 10, & 11 inches. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, An AMERICAN SHIP, Burthen of 300 hogheads, for a port in France. Feb. 17. 513
On Thursday the 1st day of May next, will be sold at the Great Bridge, under a deed in Trust, to the highest bidder, for approved paper at 60 days, FOURTEEN NEGROES,
Consisting of Men, Women and Children, among them are three excellent SAWYERS, and House SERVANTS. By order of
The Trustee. ALSO,
At the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold,
One Hundred Acres of Land, Lying at Edmond's Hill, Four Horses, Two Yoke of Oxen, Four Carts, One Riding Chair and One Stage, Pitt Saws, Axes, &c. &c.
James Callis. March 21. 593
For Sale, by the Subscriber, 250 Hogsheads Petersburg } Tobacco, 80 do. Richmond } 50 Bales Upland } Cotton, 4 do. Sea Island } 12 Pipes Holland GIN, 5 Puncheons Old Jamaica RUM, 11 Hogsheads Philadelphia Load SUGAR, 100 Casks Claret WINE, 12 Cases } Cordials, 61 Baskets } 6 Cases FRUIT, preserved in Brandy, 12 Boxes Cattle SOAP, 23 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE, 23 Crates do. EARTHENWARE, 5 do. and 1 hhd. do. assorted for family use. 35 Pieces Twilled SACKING, 6 Casks Sheathing NAILS, 50 Boxes Windsor GLASS, 8 by 10, and 40 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES. Alexander Maclure. March 21. 1m 997
Landing this day, and for Sale, from brig Fame
100 boxes Havana SUGARS, 47 hlds. MOLASSES, 120 bbls. choice Green COFFEE. From on board brig Echo, 25 hlds. Clayed SUGAR. And from schooner Combine, 65 cases } RAISINS, 59 boxes } 30 sacks soft shelled ALMONDS, 3,500 bushels St. Ube's SALT. Moses Myers. Feb. 17. 513

WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 26, 1806.
By CAPTAIN FURGUSON'S Packet in 30 hours from Baltimore, we have received the papers of that City of Monday; and an obliging mercantile friend has favoured us with a New-York paper of Saturday, from which we extract London intelligence to the 13th of Feb. This intelligence has induced us to omit some interesting articles from our French papers, which will be given in our next.
The AURORA, says, that Col. William Smith, Surveyor of the Port of New-York, has been removed on account of his conduct in Miranda's affair. His successor has not been nominated.
GEN. JACKSON, a Senator for the State of Georgia, died at Washington the 18th inst.
The appointment of GEN. ARMSTRONG as minister to the Court of Madrid, has excited astonishment, after his conduct in the affair of the New-Jersey.
NINTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, March 5.
Debate on Mr. Gregg's Resolution, Mr. J. RANDOLPH's Speech continued.
But the gentleman has told you that we ought to go to war, if for nothing else, for the fur trade. Now sir, the people on whose support he seems to calculate, follow (let me tell him) a better business, and let me add that whilst men are happy at home reaping their own fields, the fruits of their labour and industry, there is little danger of their being induced to go 15 or 1600 miles in pursuit of beavers, raccoons or opossums—much less of going to war for the privilege. They are better employed where they are. This trade, sir, may be important to Britain, to nations who have exhausted every resource of industry at home—bowed down by taxation and wretchedness. Let them, in God's name, if they please, follow the fur trade. They may, for me, catch every beaver in North America. Yes, sir, our people have a better occupation—a safe, profitable and honourable employment. Whilst they should be engaged in distant regions in hunting the beaver, they dread lest those whose natural prey they are should begin to hunt them—should pillage their property, and assassinate their constitution. Instead of these wild schemes pay off your debt, instead of prating about its confiscation. Do not, I beseech you, expose at once your knavery and your folly. You have more lands than you know what to do with—you have lately paid 15 millions for yet more. Go and work them—and cease to alarm the people with the cry of wolf, until they become deaf to your voice, or at least laugh at you.
Mr. Chairman, if I felt less regard for what I deem the best interests of this nation than for my own reputation, I should not, on this day, have offered to address you; but would have waited to come out, bedecked with flowers and bouquets of rhetoric, in a set speech. But, sir, I dreaded least a tone might be given to the mind of the committee—they will pardon me, but I did fear, from all that I could see, or hear, that they might be prejudiced by its advocates, (under pretence of protecting their commerce) in favour of this ridiculous and preposterous project—I rose, sir, for one to plead guilty—to declare in the face of day that I will not go to war for this carrying trade. I will agree to pass for an idler if this is not the publick sentiment, and you will find it to your cost, begin the war when you will.
Gentlemen talk of 1793. They might as well go back to the Trojan war. What was your situation then? Then every heart beat high with sympathy for France, for Republican France! I am not prepared to say, with my friend from Pennsylvania, that we were all ready to draw our swords in her cause, but I affirm that we were prepared to have gone great lengths. I am not ashamed to pay this compliment to the hearts of the American people, even if at the expense of their understandings. It was a noble and generous sentiment which nations like individuals are never the worse for having felt. They were, I repeat it, ready to make great sacrifices for France. And why ready? Because she was fighting the battles of the human race against the combined enemies of their liberty—because she was performing the part which Great-Britain now, in fact sustains—forming the only bulwark against universal dominion. Knock away her navy, and where are you? Under the naval despotism of France, unchecked and unqualified by any antagonizing military power, at best but a change of masters. The tyrant of the ocean, and the tyrant of the land is one and the same, lord of all, and who shall say him nay, or wherefore doest thou this thing? Give to the tyger the properties of the shark, and there is no longer safety for the beasts of the forest or the fishes of the sea. Where was this high anti-Britannic spirit of the gentleman from Pennsylvania? when his vote, which would have put an end to the British treaty, that pestilent source of evil to this country? and at the same time, too, when it was not less the interest than the sentiment of this people to pull down Great-Britain and exalt France. Then, when the gentleman might have acted with effect, he could not screw his courage to the sticking place. Then England was combined in what has proved a feeble, inefficient coalition, but which gave just cause of alarm to every friend of freedom. Now the liberties of the human race are threatened by a single power, more formidable than the coalesced world, to whose utmost ambition, vast as it is, the naval force of Great-Britain forms the only obstacle.
I am perfectly sensible and ashamed of the trespass I am making on the patience of the committee—but as I know not whether it will be in my power to trouble them again on this subject, I must beg leave to continue my crude and desultory observations, I am not ashamed to confess that they are so.
At the commencement of this session we received a printed message from the president of the United States, breathing a great deal of national honour and indignation at the outrages we had endured, particularly from Spain. She was specially named and pointed at. She had pirated upon your commerce, imprisoned your citizens, violated your actual territory; invaded the very limits solemnly established between the two nations, by the treaty of San Lorenzo. Some of the state legislatures, (among others the very state on which the gentleman from Pennsylvania relies for support) sent forward resolutions pledging their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honour, in support of any measures you might take
in vindication of your injured rights. Well, sir, what have you done? You have had resolutions laid upon your table—gone to some expense of printing and stationery—mere pen, ink, and paper, and that's all. Like true political quacks, you deal only in handbills and nostrums. Sir, I blush to see the record of our proceedings, they resemble nothing but the advertisement of patent medicines. Here you have "the Worm Destroying Lozenges," there "Church's Cough Drops,"—and to crown the whole, "Sloan's Vegetable Specific," an infallible remedy for all nervous disorders and vertigoes of brain-sick politicians: each man earnestly adjuring you to give his medicine only a fair trial. If indeed these wonderful nostrums could perform but one half of what they promise, there is little danger of our dying a political death, at this time at least. But, sir, in politics as in physics, the doctor is oftentimes the most dangerous disease—and this I take to be our case at present.
But, Sir, why do I talk of Spain? There are no longer Pyrenees. There exists no such nation—no such being as a Spanish king, or minister. It is a mere juggler played off for the benefit of those who put the mechanism into motion. You know, sir, that you have no differences with Spain—that she is the passive tool of a superior power, to whom at this moment you are crouching. Are your differences indeed with Spain? And where are you going to send your political panacea, resolutions and handbills excepted, your sole arcanum of government—your king cure-all?—To Madrid?—No—You are not such quacks as not to know where the shoe pinches—to Paris. You know at least where the disease lies, and there you apply your remedy. When the nation anxiously demands the result of your deliberations, you hang your head and blush to tell. Your mouth is here metamorphosed. Your honour has received a wound which must not take air. Gentlemen dare not come forward and avow their work, much less defend it in the presence of the nation. Give them all they ask, that Spain exists, and what then. After shrinking from the Spanish jack-all do you presume to bully the British lion. But here the secret comes out. Britain is your rival in trade, and governed as you are by compting house politicians, you would sacrifice the paramount interests of the country, to wound that rival. For Spain and France you are carriers—and from good customers every indignity is to be endured. And what is the nature of this trade? Is it that carrying trade which sends abroad the flour, tobacco, cotton, beef, pork, fish and lumber of this country, and brings back in return foreign articles necessary for our existence, or comfort? No, sir, 'tis a trade carried on, the Lord knows where, or by whom;—now doubling Cape Horn, now the Cape of Good Hope. I do not say that there is no profit in it—for it would not then be pursued—but 'tis a trade that tends to assimilate our manners and government to those of the most corrupt countries of Europe. Yes, sir, and when a question of great national magnitude presents itself to you, causes those who now prate about national honour and spirit to pocket any insult—to consider it as a mere matter of debts and credit, a business of profit and loss—and nothing else.
The first thing that struck my mind when this resolution was laid on the table was unde derivatur? a question always put to us at school—whence comes it? Is this only the putative father of the bantling he is taxed to maintain, or indeed the actual parent, the real progenitor of the child? or is it the production of the cabinet?—But I knew you had no cabinet—no system. That I had seen despatches relating to vital measures laid before you the day after your final decision on those measures—four weeks after they were received—not only their contents, but their very existence, all that time unsuspected and unknown to men whom the people fondly believe assist with their wisdom and experience at every important deliberation.—Do you believe that this system, or rather this no system will do. IT CANNOT LAST. I am not so afraid of the fair, open, constitutional, responsible influence of government, but I shrink intuitively from this left-handed, invisible, irresponsible influence, which defies the touch, but pervades and decides every thing. Let the Executive come forward to the legislature—let us see whilst we feel it. If we cannot rely on its wisdom, is it any disparagement to the gentleman from Pennsylvania to say that I cannot rely upon him! No, sir, he has mistaken his talent. He is not the Palimurus on whose skill the nation at this trying moment can repose their confidence. I will have nothing to do with his paper—much less will I endorse it, and make myself responsible for its goodness. I will not put my name to it. I assert that there is no cabinet, no system, no plan.—That which I believe in one place, I shall never hesitate to say in another. This is no time, no place for mimicing our steps.—The people have a right to know, they shall know the state of their affairs, at least as far as I am at liberty to communicate them. I speak from personal knowledge—Ten days ago there had been no consultation—there existed no opinion in your executive department—at least none that was avowed, on the contrary there was an express disavowal of any opinion whatsoever, on the great subject before you; and I have good reason for saying that none has been formed since. Some time ago a book was laid on our tables, which like some other bantlings did not bear the name of its father. Here I was taught to expect a solution of all doubts, an end to all our difficulties. If, sir, I were the foe, as I trust I am the friend to this nation, would exclaim "Oh! that mine enemy would write a book." At the very outset, in the very first page, I believe, there is a complete abandonment of the principle in dispute. Has any gentleman got the work? (It was handed by one of the members.) The first position taken is the broad principle of the unlimited freedom of trade between a neutral and a belligerent power; accompanied however by this acknowledgement. "But inasmuch as the trade of a neutral with a belligerent nation, might, in certain special cases, affect the safety of its antagonist, usage, founded on the principle of NECESSITY, has admitted a few exceptions to the general rule." Whence comes the doctrine of contraband, blockade, and enemy's property? Now, sir, for what does that celebrated pamphlet, "War in Disguise," which is said to have been written under the eye of the British prime minister, contend, but this "principle of necessity." And this is abandoned by this pamphleteer at the very threshold of the discussion. But as if this were not enough, he goes on to assign as a reason for not referring to the authority of the ancients, that "the great change which has taken place in the state of manners, in the maxims of war, and in the course of commerce, make it pretty certain" (what degree of certainty is this?) "that either nothing will be found relating to the question, or nothing sufficiently applicable to deserve attention in deciding it." Here, sir, is an apology of the writer for not disclosing the whole extent of his learning, (which might have overwhelmed the reader) is the admission that a change of circumstances ("in the course of commerce") has made (and, therefore, will now justify) a total change of the law of nations. What more could the most inveterate advocate of English usurpation demand? What else can they require to establish all, and even more than they contend for.—Sir, there is a class of men, we know them very well, who, if you only permit them to lay the foundation, will build you up, step by step, and brick by brick, very neat and shewy, if not tenable arguments. To detect them 'tis only necessary to watch their premises, where you will often find the point at issue totally surrendered as in this case it is. Again; is the mare liberum any where asserted in this book?
That free ships make free goods? No, sir, the right of search is acknowledged, that enemy's property is lawful prize if sealed and delivered. And after abandoning these principles, what becomes of the doctrine that a mere shifting of the goods from one ship to another, the touching at another port, changes the property. Sir, give up this principle, and there is an end of the question. You lie at the mercy of the conscience of a court of admiralty. Is Spanish sugar, or French coffee, made American property, by the mere change of the cargo, or even by the landing and payment of the duties? Does this operation effect a change of property? And when those duties are drawn back, and the sugars and coffee re-exported, are they not (as enemies property) liable to seizure, upon the principles of the "Examination of the British Doctrine, &c." And is there not the best reason to believe, that this operation is performed in many, if not in most cases, to give a neutral aspect and colour to the merchandise!
I am prepared, sir, to be represented as willing to surrender important rights of this nation, to a foreign government. I have been told that this sentiment is already whispered in the dark, by time-servers and sycophants.—But if your clerk dared to print them I would appeal to your journals. I would call for the reading of them, but that I know they are not for profane eyes to look upon. I confess that I am more ready to surrender to a naval power a square league of ocean, than to a territorial one a square inch of miles within our limits—and I am ready to meet the friends of the resolution on this ground at any time. Let them take off the injunction of secrecy.—They dare not. They are afraid and ashamed to do it. They may give winks and nods, and pretend to be wise, but they dare not come out and tell the nation what they have done. Gentlemen may take notes if they please—but I will never, from any motive short of self-defence, enter upon war. I will never be instrumental to the ambitious schemes of Buonaparte—nor put into his hands what will enable him to wield the world:—and on the very principle that I wished success to the French arms in 1792. And wherefore? Because the case is changed. G. Britain can never again see the year 1760. Her continental influence is gone for ever. Let who will be uppermost on the continent of Europe, she must find more than a counterpoise for her strength. Her race is run. She can only be formidable as a maritime power—and, even as such, perhaps not long. Are you going to justify the acts of the last administration, for which they have been deprived of the government at our instance? Are you going back to the ground of 1798—9?—I ask any man who now advocates a rupture with England, to assign a single reason for his opinion, that would not have justified a French war in 1798. If injury and insult abroad, would have justified it, we had them in abundance then. But what did the republicans say at that day? That, under the cover of a war with France, the executive would be armed with a patronage and power which might enable it to master our liberties. They deprecated foreign war and navies, and standing armies, and loans, and taxes. The derilium passed away;—the good sense of the people triumphed; and our differences were accommodated without a war. And what is there in the situation of England that invites to war with her. 'Tis true that she does not deal so largely in perfectability, but she supplies you with a much more useful commodity, with coarse woolens. With less profession indeed, she occupies the place of France in 1793. She is the sole bulwark of the human race against universal dominion . No thanks to her for it. In protecting her own existence, she ensures theirs. I care not who stands in this situation, whether England or Buonaparte—I practice the doctrines now I professed in 1793. Gentlemen may hunt up the journals if they please—I voted against all such projects under the administration of John Adams, and I will continue to do so under that of Thomas Jefferson. Are you not contented with being free and happy at home? Or will you surrender these blessings that your merchants may tread on Turkish and Persian carpets, and burn the perfumes of the east in their vaulted rooms. Gentlemen say, 'tis not an annual million lost, and even if it were five times that amount, what is it compared with your neutral rights?—Sir, let me tell them a hundred millions will be but a drop in the bucket, if once they launch without rudder or compass into this ocean of foreign warfare. Whom do they want to attack—England. They hope it is a popular thing—and talk about Bunker's Hill, and the gallant feats of our revolution. But is Bunker's Hill to be the theatre of war? No, sir, you have selected the ocean—and the object of attack is that very navy which prevented the combined fleets of France and Spain from levying contribution upon you in your own seas—that very navy which, in the famous war of 1798, stood between you and danger. Whilst the fleets of the enemy were pent up in Toulon, or pinioned in Brest, we performed wonders, to be sure:—but, sir, if England had drawn off, France would have told you quite a different tale—you would have struck no medals. This is not the sort of conflict that you are to count upon, if you go to war with Great-Britain. Quem Deus vult perdere prius dementat. And are you mad enough to take up the cudgels that have been struck from the nerveless hands of the three great maritime powers of Europe? Shall the planter mortgage his little crop and jeopardize the constitution in support of commercial monopoly?—In the vain hope of satisfying the insatiable greediness of trade? Administer the constitution upon its own principles,—for the general welfare, and not for the benefit of any particular class of men. Do you meditate war for the possession of Baton-Rouge, or Mobile, places which your own laws declare to be within your limits? Is it even for the fair trade that exchanges your surplus products for such foreign articles as you require?—No, sir, 'tis for a circuitous traffic—an ignis fatuus. And against whom? A quation from whom we have any thing to fear?—I speak as to our liberties. No, sir, with a nation from whom you have nothing, or next to nothing, to fear,—to the aggrandizement of one against which you have every thing to dread. I look to their ability and interest—not to their disposition. When you rely on that, the case is desperate. Is it to be inferred from all this that I would yield to Great-Britain? No, I would act towards her now, as I was disposed to do towards France in 1798—9;—treat with her; and for the same reason—on the same principles. Do I say I would treat with her? At this moment you have a negotiation pending with her government. With her you have not tried negotiation and failed, totally failed, as you have done with Spain—or rather France. And wherefore under such circumstances this hostile spirit to the one, and this—(I won't say what)—to the other
But a great deal is said about the laws of nations. What is national law, but national power guided by national interest? You yourselves acknowledge and practise upon this principle where you can, or where you dare; with the Indian tribes for instance—I might give another and more forcible illustration. Will the learned number of your library add a ship to your fleet?—Will it pay or maintain a single soldier? And will you preach and prate of violations of your neutral rights when you tamely and meanly submit to the violation of your territory? Will you collar the stealer of your sheep and let him escape, that has violated the repose of your fire side—has insulted your wife and children under your own roof? This is the heroism of truck and traffic,—the public spirit of sordid avarice. Great-Britain violates your flag on the high seas. What is her situation—contending, not for the dismantling of Dunkirk—for
Quebec, or Pondicherry,—but for London and Westminster,—for life. Her enemy violating, at will, the territories of other nations—acquiring there by a colonial power that threatens the very existence of her rival. But she has one vulnerable point to the arms of her adversary, which she covers with the ensigns of neutrality. She draws the neutral flag over the heel of Achilles. And can you ask that adversary to respect it, at the expense of her existence; and in favour of whom?—an enemy that respects no neutral territory of Europe, and not even your own. I repeat that the insults of Spain towards this nation have been at the instigation of France; that there is no longer any Spain. Well, sir, because the French government do not put this into the Moniteur , you choose to shut your eyes to it.—None so blind as those who will not see.—You shut your own eyes, and to blind those of other people, you go into conclave—and slink out again and say—"a great affair of state!"—"C'est une grande affaire d'Etat!" It seems that your sensibility is entirely confined to the extremities.—You may be pulled by the nose and ears, and never feel it;—but let your strong-box be attacked, and you are all nerve—"Let us go to war!" Sir, if they called upon me only for my little peculium, to carry it on, perhaps I might give it:—but my rights and liberties are involved in the grant, and I will never surrender them while I have life. The gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr. Crowninshield) is for spunging the debt. I can never consent to it—I will never bring the ways and means of fraudulent bankruptcy into your committee of supply. Confiscation and swindling shall never be found among my estimates to meet the current expenditure of peace or war. No, sir, I have said with the doors closed, and I say so when they are open—"pay the publick debt."—Get rid of that dead weight upon your government, that cramp upon all your measures, and then you may put the world at defiance. So long as it hangs upon you—you must have revenue, and to have revenue you must have commerce—commerce, peace. And shall these nefarious schemes be adopted for lightening the public burthen —will you resort to these low and pitiful shifts—dare even to mention these dishonest artifices to cke out your expenses, when the publick treasure is lavished on Turks and infidels—on singing boys and dancing girls—to furnish the means of sensuality to an African Barbarian? (To be continued.)
NEW-YORK, March 22. The ship Packet, capt. Scott, arrived at Boston on Monday last, in 25 days from Liverpool. Papers to the 16th February were received; and letters have reached this city by her to the 14th Feb. from one of which date the following is extracted: "The memorial of the merchants of New-York, on the encroachments lately made by this country on Neutral Commerce, has appeared in some of our public papers. In connexion with this interesting subject, we cannot help considering the late change in Administration as particularly important; and shall be much disappointed if the Remonstrance which has been made, is not treated in a very different manner by such men as compose the present Ministry, than what it would have been by Abettors of the former system."
Extract of a letter from one of the first commercial houses in Amsterdam, to a merchant in this city, dated in January last.
"From the information that must have reached you soon after the date of your first letter, you will have found the principle of the British Courts in regard to Colonial Produce being carried in American bottoms, to be plainly established, and put in application by actual fact. The greatest number of ships, however, are released, although their detention and charges of claiming, subjects both ships and cargoes to heavy averages."
PHILADELPHIA, March 20. BLESSED FRUITS,
From Mr. Jefferson's land of promise.
A letter from judge Rodney, dated Natchez, Feb. 18th, 1806, states in substance, that the Spanish governor and his people, having been ordered to desist from their surveys, and to quit the American territory, had resisted, but were compelled to retire; that collecting a reinforcement of 500 horse, they returned between them, and the American troops under captain Porter, in which the Spaniards were beaten and again forced to retire.
So much for the undefined purchase of a trackless wilderness, and so much for the bargain-making policy of our consummate cabinet.
TAT'S WAR, which the constitution says shall be declared by congress, has taken place if the above information be correct, on the simple authority of our warlike executive, who may now prepare additional instructions for his extraordinary envoy to the court of Madrid, as he will have something more to do, than merely disburse the money of the United States, in a second purchase of waste lands, without boundary and without title.
For the following interesting extract we are indebted to the politeness of a respectable gentleman in this city.
Extract of a letter from the town of Washington, Mississippi territory, dated February 28.
"Lieut. Burke, paymaster to our regular troops in this country, recently returned from Nachitoché, and arrived here last evening from Fort-Adams. He informs us, that the Spanish commandant, at Nachitoché, came on to Nachitoché with the Marquis De Casa Calvo, when captain Porter, our commandant there, ordered them both out of the territory ceded to the United States, which the commandant refused to comply with. Whereupon captain Porter proceeded with a strong party against the Spanish posts, drove the Spaniards from them, and pushed them over the Sabene river. That after this news arrived, a second person brought intelligence, that a party of 500 Spanish horse had arrived to reinforce the posts: that a severe engagement had taken place between them and captain Porter, and that the Spaniards had been routed. This news is true, as captain Porter was determined to force the Spaniards over the Sabene river."
Extract of a letter from Washington SENATE CHAMBER, March 17.
"This moment was taken in the senate, after five day's debate, the question upon the nomination of Gen. Armstrong, as minister plenipotentiary and envoy extraordinary, to settle our disputes with Spain. The Senate was equally divided, and the question decided affirmatively by the casting vote of the Vice-President. One gentleman who would, it is understood have voted against him, was not in his seat. Never has a measure to which there was so much obvious reluctance been so completely forced thro' the Senate by the executive. Consciences that at first revolted, and were extremely troublesome during the debate, were in the end, whipped or coaxed in. The testimony adduced against Gen. Armstrong, as to the injustice, the weakness, and highly suspicious nature of his conduct, in relation to the business he transacted under the Louisiana treaty, when it came to be examined, was so strong as to be conclusive with one half the senate; and urged in such a manner as to render the draught extremely unpleasing to the taste of some who at last swallowed. This is executive business; but you are at liberty to publish it, with the enclosed yeas and nays, as we gave

notice to the Senate that unless a special injunction of secrecy was imposed upon us, we should consider ourselves, not only at liberty, but bound in justice to our characters, to publish our votes upon so extraordinary a decision.
YEAS —Messrs. Baldwin, Bradley, Coad, Howard, Kitchell, Maclean, Mitchell, Smith of N. York, Smith of Ohio, Smith of Tennessee, Smith of Vermont, Thurston, Turner, Worthington—15.
NAYS —Adams, Anderson, Bayard, Gilliland, Gilman, Hillhouse, Logan, Pickering, Plumer, Smith of Md., Stone, Sumpter, Tracy, White, Wright—15.
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE, VIA NEW-YORK.
From the New-York Gazette of March 22.
The ship John Morgan, capt. Bunker, came up yesterday. She sailed from Liverpool the 15th Feb. and brings London papers to the 10th, from which the editors of the New-York Gazette have made the subsequent extracts.
We are informed that when the John Morgan sailed, government were in hourly expectation of a decisive engagement having taken place between Sir Richard Strachan's fleet, and a French fleet of 9 sail of the line and frigates, seen in the lat. of 47, 2, long. 9.
Mr. Erskine is created a peer. Sir Hyde Parker is dead. The following appointments are announced in the London Gazette:
Lord Sidmouth, keeper of the Privy Seal, had the oaths administered to him, and took his place at the Board.
Earl Moira, earl Temple, lord Henry Petty, chancellor and under-treasurer of his majesty's exchequer; rt. hon. Charles Grey, and the rt. hon. Charles J. Fox, were sworn of his majesty's most hon. privy council, and took their places at the board.
Earl Spencer, and the rt. hon. Mr. Windham, to be his majesty's principal secretaries of state.
Lord Auckland (and in his absence earl Temple) president of the committee of council, appointed for the consideration of all matters relating to trade and foreign relations.
Viscount Morpeth, rt. hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, were sworn in the privy council.
The rt. hon. Charles James Fox, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state.
Earl Moira, master-general of the ordnance.
Gen. Fitzpatrick, secretary at war.
Sir Henry Russell, chief justice at Bengal.
The London Courier says:—The Fox party in the cabinet is more numerous than the Grenville, and should a difference of opinion occur, or it is scarcely possible that it should not occur, the small Addington party can incline the scale which way they please. The following division will prove the truth of our assertion:—
The Grenville Party. Lord Grenville, Earl Spencer, Mr. Windham, Earl Fitzwilliam.
The Fox Party. Mr. Fox, Mr. Grey, Lord Henry Petty, Mr. Erskine, and the Earl of Moira.
The Addington Party. Lord Sidmouth, and Lord Ellenborough.
LONDON, January 30. We learn by the Medusa, in 87 days from Bengal, that the Narcissus frigate which sailed from Ireland with the expedition under Sir Home Popham, had been at St. Helena, and had sailed again to join Sir Home, who was supposed to be destined against the Cape.
February 6. Rumours of pacific overtures having been made by the French government, were prevalent in the city yesterday, which added to the general satisfaction at the recent popular change of administration, produced a rise in the price of stocks.
February 8. Letters from Holland, of the 4th, were yesterday received in the city. One of these mentions a report that Buonaparte had demanded of the king of Prussia to shut his ports against the commerce of England; upon which subject a very serious correspondence had taken place between the courts of Paris and Berlin, the result of which is not stated.
Yesterday the price of bread was ordered to be continued at 11d. 3-4, the quarter loaf of wheaten, and 10d. 1-2 household.
February 10. The Gazette of Saturday contains the appointment of the greater part of the new Ministry, and the remainder will be announced in that of tomorrow evening.
Earl Spencer, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Windham, entered last Saturday upon the execution of the duties of their respective offices; and dispatches were, in the course of the evening, sent off to the continent. Mr. Fox had interviews with several of the foreign ambassadors.
The new lords commissioners of the admiralty took their seats this morning at the board in the following order: Right hon. Charles Grey, Sir Philip Stephens, bart. rear-admiral Markham, Sir Charles Pole, bart. Sir H. B. Neale, bart. rt. hon. lord Ossulstone, rt. hon. lord Kensington.
It appears that government must have strong reason to think that the Cape of Good Hope has been taken by the expedition under Sir D. Baird. Three transports with provisions have sailed from Portsmouth for the Cape. It was reported some time ago, that this expedition would first make an attempt on some part of Spanish America, but it seems to have been unfounded.
It appears no longer doubtful that the strange squadron seen by the Naiad, which arrived at Falmouth last Tuesday was a French force. The following is the extract of a letter from the mate of that vessel:—
"When we left convoy, there were nine sail of the enemy's line of battle ships in sight, bearing west. We had in company besides (Canada, commander) one three decker, and eight sail of 74's, besides frigates, who were in full chase of them. The wind at 3 P. M. was baffling, and light from S. W. but about 6 P. M. it sprung up in a brisk gale from S. E. and S. S. E. and I have not the least doubt but our fleet would be alongside of them before midnight. The Canada made a signal, "should she leave the convoy, and join the squadron?" Answer, "Not yet." I believe the admiral is Sir R. Strachan. I am not quite sure. He had his blue flag at the mizen. We are the first and only ship that could bring those particulars. There is no doubt but the fleet (of which we were one) was dispersed in the gale of yesterday, as I hardly ever knew it blow so hard; we rode it out with two anchors and cables ahead with difficulty."
This communication is considerably strengthened by advices from Liverpool, which mention the arrival of an American sloop there on Thursday evening after passing through a squadron of French ships, consisting of nine sail of the line, on the 30th ult. between Ushant and Cape Clear, in 47, 2, long. 9. She was ordered to lie-to by the squadron, which she did; but the wind blew so strong that they could not board.
It is now believed at the admiralty that the squadron was French.
It is said that Lord St. Vincent is to have a very extensive naval command, including the whole European seas. Capt. H. Nichols will probably be
comptroller, and capt. Grey, deputy comptroller of the navy.
Some letters from Holland, of a late date, mention that the squadron which lately sailed from Brest, under Jerome Buonaparte, is destined to the East Indies.
Yesterday vice-admiral John L. Douglas hoisted his flag on board the Illustrious, of seventy-four guns, capt. Shield, at St. Helen's. Admiral Douglas is to command a squadron of five sail of the line and several frigates, which are to be stationed at St. Helen's, for an especial purpose.
Our troops are arrived from the continent. Forty sail of transports with the troops arrived on Saturday in Yarmouth Roads, they were to have proceeded to the Downs direct, but the wind prevented them. It is supposed they will be landed at Yarmouth.
We understand Mr. Fox has already sent dispatches to all our ministers at foreign courts, announcing the change in our ministry, and adding that his wish is to restore peace to all Europe. If report be true, it is Mr. Fox's intention to make peace with France, leaving the Boulogne flotilla as it now is; and he proposes to guard against the dangers of its existence, by compelling every man in this country capable of bearing arms, to learn the use of them. The whole of our male population of this description is to be enrolled, called out occasionally in divisions, and ready on any sudden emergency to take the field.
The annexation of the Electorate of Hanover to the Prussian dominions was announced by a proclamation, dated the 29th ult. from Count Schulenburg, who had previously been appointed Governor of Hanover. In consequence of the very extraordinary and unprecedented step taken by Count Schulenburg on the part of the king of Prussia for the administration of the civil Government of the Electorate of Hanover, his Britannic Majesty's arms have been taken down from the Tribunals and Publick Offices throughout Hanover; and the several Publick Functionaries are prohibited, under the severest penalties, from maintaining any correspondence whatever with the King of Great Britain, or with his English or German Ministers!!
Letters received in the city from the Continent state that an arrangement has been made between the courts of Berlin and St. Cloud, to shut out British commerce from the Prussian ports. We know not what degree of credit is due to this statement, but it seems not improbable.
Forty sail of transports with our troops from the Continent arrived on Saturday in Yarmouth roads.
HAMBURGH, January 31. The Archduke Charles, on his return to Vienna, immediately solicited marks of distinction for the officers and soldiers that had signalized themselves under his command in Italy. They were readily granted by his brother. All the views of Napoleon are directed to the conquest of the Ottoman empire, and Constantinople is mentioned as the future residence of the HOLY FATHER."
London Adices, via France.
January 23. The committee for managing the impeachment of Lord Melville will immediately re-commence their functions. Lord Robert Spencer is appointed in the room of Charles, now lord Kinnaird.
Lord Melville, in the house of lords last night, put in his general pleading of—Not Guilty, to all the charges brought against him by the commons.
It is to be hoped that the commons, for the great solemnity, will resolve to move the house of lords that the impeachment be in Westminster Hall. It is in the power of the house of lords to fix the place, but it is for the honour of the commons of all England, and for the interest of their constituents, that the proceedings in so important a trial should be conducted in the most public and the most imposing manner.
January 28. We have the satisfaction to announce to the public that the result of the interview which lord Grenville had with his majesty at the queen's house yesterday, is most auspicious to the empire. The king expressed in the most unreserved terms his conviction of the necessity of forming an administration of experience and vigour. No exceptions were suggested—and to use the common phrase, the king granted to the noble lord a carte blanche, desiring him with all convenient speed to lay before his majesty the arrangement that he and Mr. Fox, with their mutual friends, should agree upon. In the mean time it was settled that the present ministers should, on account of the urgency of the national affairs, proceed with the usual routine of public business. The interview lasted about half an hour. Lord Grenville went immediately to Carlton house, and had a conference with his royal highness the prince of Wales and Mr. Fox—and here the basis of the new administration was laid.
It must give peculiar satisfaction to every honest heart to see that the new government is thus to be formed on the re-union of all the branches of the royal family, by which a noble example will be given of that sentiment throughout the country at large, which is essential to the great and unprecedented efforts that must be made to place the empire in an attitude of strength and preparation becoming our dignity as a people, and necessary perhaps, even to our safety as a principal power in the scale of nations. His royal highness gives his most cordial assistance to the new arrangement, and we trust an opportunity will be given for the display of that energy of character and popular virtues which for the happiness of his country he is known to possess.
Yesterday Mr. Lascelles made a motion in the house that an humble address be presented to his majesty, requesting that his majesty would be most graciously pleased to give directions that the remains of the late right honourable William Pitt be interred at the publick expence; and that a monument be erected in the collegiate church of St. Peter, Westminster, to the memory of that great and excellent statesman, with an inscription expressive of the sentiments of the people, on so great and irreparable a loss; and to assure his majesty that this house will make good the expense attending the same.
The motion was founded exactly on the precedent in the case of the great earl of Chatham. The discussion was allowed by those who supported the motion; Lord Castlereagh, Mr. Wilberforce, &c. to have been managed by those who opposed it, in a manner that shewed they acted from a sense of duty, not from motives of party spirit or animosity.
After strangers were excluded, in the debate last night, Mr. Cartwright gave notice of his intention to make a motion for the payment of Mr. Pitt's debts.
In a committee of the whole house, the number of 120,000 seamen and marine was voted for the service of the current year.
January 29. The treaties entered into with foreign powers were laid before both houses of parliament yesterday. They consisted of treaties concluded with Sweden, and with Russia, with the accession thereto of the emperor of Germany and Austria. Some of the supplementary articles to the treaty of Petersburg have not been laid before parliament, because they contain recitals, the publication of which might be injurious to the welfare or the safety of other nations; but they are stated to be merely conditional and prospective, and do not bear upon any of the points that relate to the recent transactions upon the continent. If we had any doubts remaining upon our minds,
of the ability of his majesty's ministers to justify the whole of their conduct with respect to the continent, those doubts would have been removed by the facts stated in lord Castlereagh's speech. Our readers cannot have forgotten the repeated attacks made upon his majesty's ministers for the disastrous events that took place at Ulm: for having precipitated Austria into the war; for having induced her to enter into the contest before she was prepared; and for having made her move before her armies were in sufficient force. From these charges we have repeatedly attempted (with what success it is not for us to pronounce) to rescue his majesty's ministers. But it is now asserted officially, that with the plan of the campaign, and with the movements and positions of the Austrian armies, ministers had no concern whatever—that the plan of the campaign, both as far as it related to her own and to the Russian force, was furnished by Austria herself—that the movements of the armies were determined solely by her—and, so far from there being the slightest blame to be attached to his majesty's ministers for the advance of the Austrian troops beyond the Inn, and the consequent events at Ulm, that that advance and those events, were a breach of the understanding entered into with Russia, and even of the plan of operations furnished by Austria herself.
Of the charge of ministers having induced Austria to take the field with an inadequate force, we shall hardly hear much more after lord Castlereagh's declaration "that by Oct. 1st, ministers had reason to expect in the field, and ready to act against the enemy 180,000 Russians, and 315,000 Austrians, exclusive of a militia in the Tyrol of 20,000 men, according to the statement given by the Austrian minister in London, previous to that date. In the early part of July, it was stated, that the Austrian field force, ready to act, amounted to 220,000, and it was expected, that in four months it would be increased to 320,000 men."
January 30. The death of lord Cornwallis at Benares on the 5th of October last, is a most disastrous event in the awful crisis at which Great-Britain now stands. His lordship set out for India at a very advanced age, to remedy evils which cannot be disguised and repair defects which cannot be concealed. His reputation was of itself a powerful resource, because it spirited both our allies on the continent and our enemies with confidence, and spread hopes of a system of peace and tranquillity throughout all parts of our vast empire.
We know what an eager eye Buonaparte casts over our possessions in the East. Now is the time to prevent him from acquiring, not only a factory at Pondicherry, but even allies in any part of India.—Now is the time to send to preside over this important and precarious domain, such a man as Mr. Francis, who from his total knowledge and long experience would find means to insure the tranquillity of our distant possessions and draw from them new commercial advantages.
We are informed that private letters have been received in town from St. Petersburg, which state the death of count Woronzoff, the emperor's minister.
January 31. After the court martial appointed for the trial of admiral Calder had examined all the witnesses on both sides, the admiral himself made the following defence:
"I have served his majesty during a course of 47 years with honour, and the long career I have run prescribed it to me as a sacred duty to call for a court martial. I demanded that my whole conduct should be investigated, and the admiralty would not have any part of it examined into, but that which related to the 23d and 24th July. I admit that it is the duty of every commander to bring every ship of the enemy that presents herself before him, to an engagement; but in my opinion, this duty ceases after battle has been once given. I will cite for instance the conduct of lord Howe on the 1st of June, 1797, & that of admiral St. Vincent on the 14th February of the same year. They confined themselves to observing the enemy's fleet for some time subsequent to the action without engaging it anew. It is not only courage, but prudence also, that is necessary to a commander. The enemy's fleet, which I had been told consisted of 16 ships of the line, amounted to 20, and I had only 15. However, I gave battle, and, is as well known, with a great advantage. Two of his majesty's ships, the Windsor Castle & the Triumph were disabled, and I was in want of frigates; I had, besides, two prizes to cover. In these circumstances, I did not think myself authorized to recommence the action, the more so as I could not force the enemy to it, from his having always the advantage of the wind. I declare the report made to the admiralty by lieutenant Nicholson, that I was determined to recommence the engagement, to be utterly false; I affirm that I never said any thing similar; I also declare that the gazette did not publish all the reports I made to the admiralty."
Admiral Calder appeared cast down upon the Court's sentencing him to be reprimanded, not for having wanted courage, but for having failed through an error of judgement: he went out without saying a word, many of his friends attended him. On quitting the deck of the Prince of Wales to descend into the boat, he let his head fall sorrowfully on his chest and looked at nobody.
MADRID, 30th Dec. It is confidently asserted, that a body of Spanish troops is on the point of assembling in the environs of Seville, for the purpose of obliging the court of Portugal to shut her ports against the eternal enemies of the Continent. Never were the sentiments of our nation so strongly pronounced as at present against the rapine and luy of the English.
January 5. Government has sent orders to the seaports of the Monarchy for arming forty ships of the line, twenty-five of which are to be ready to put to sea by the beginning of March next. For this purpose all the old ships capable of being put in a state of service are to be repaired with all possible dispatch, and commissaries have been sent to accelerate these dispositions at Ferrol, Corunna, Cadiz and Carthagena. A considerable number of shipwrights and other workmen fit for the work of the dock-yards have been collected to hasten the equipment of this fleet. On the other hand, the city of Cadiz has come to a resolution of building a ship of the line, at its own expence, and this example, it is believed, will be generally imitated. Persons of all classes, among whom military corps, ecclesiasticks, have offered gifts, which government has accepted, and the destination of which is the restoration of our navy. This patriotic emulation is the more worthy of praise, as trade is absolutely at a stand at this moment; and money become extremely scarce.
NAPLES, Jan. 28. The Russians took their departure from Naples, about a fortnight since, in two divisions. There remain at Baya, in the road of Naples only two Russian frigates. All the Russian generals are gone, after having restored to the king the horses they had required. It is thought they are returned to Corfu. The English left Naples about three weeks since. They were posted at Fondi, Terano, Itri, Molis, &c. They never occupied Gaeta. Gen. Filistad, in the service of Naples, occupies that place with a garrison of near 2500 Neapolitans, he constantly refused to admit the English. The Neapolitan General Gualenco commands at
Capua, at the head of two Neapolitan regiments of the line.
All the risings en masse are dissolved. The remainder of the Neapolitan troops occupy Naples, Forts Saint Elmo and de'Uovo, and several fortified towns in Apulia. The Abruzzos are evacuated.
General Damas is at Naples. It is said the king has forced him to send in his resignation.
Baron Acton, brother of the ex-minister, is inspector general of the troops at Naples. Gen. Gage is the commander in chief of that city.
The king departed on Thursday last for Palermo, on board a Neapolitan ship followed by two frigates. The prince royal, the queen and the royal family are at Naples. All the valuable furniture in the royal palace is embarked, as well as all the funds in the publick coffers.
Two Neapolitan frigates are ready to sail, as also several armed gun-boats.
There is a corps of 600 light horse in front of Itri, between Bondi and Itri, three miles from the latter town; the remainder of the troops are at Gaeta.
Gen. Fra Diavolo, chief of the insurgents, has entered Itri at the head of about 150 brigands. He had summoned the inhabitants of several districts to march against the French; but they refused.
There are no troops at San Germano, nor at Aquila, Solimono, or Popoli. Before his departure, the king gave orders for the different bodies of insurgents to dissolve.
The four foreign regiments in the service of Naples, two of whom are Swiss and two Albanese, are cantoned in Apulia and occupy Foggia, Lucera, Cerignola and Ponte di Bovino.
No entrenchments or outworks have been thrown up in front either of Gaeta or Capua.
The duke of Ascoli, minister of the police at Naples, severely maintains good order in that capital; the Lazzaroni fear him so much, that they have hitherto made no movement. (Moniteur.)
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
The ship Sukey, —, from this port has arrived at Rotterdam. The sch'r Diana Talbot, Maxwell, from this port has arrived at Lisbon. The brig Two Brothers, Hartshorne, of this port was to have sailed from Liverpool the 15th Feb. for this port. The ship Hamlet from this port arrived at Falmouth 28th Jan. The ship Ship-Carpenter from this port to Antwerp is lost on the coast of Holland. The ship Portland from this port to Bordeaux was spoke in lat. 41, long. 53, 17 days out. The ship William Johnston, Lewis from this port has arrived at Lisbon.
The Members of the Female Charitable Society, are requested to meet at the Episcopal Church, on MONDAY, the 31st inst. at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon. Mary Chandler, Sec'ry.
March 26. 2 616 The Subscriber will sell or exchange for Lots in this Borough, the following LANDS, to wit:
50 Acres adjoining the Lands of James Martin, deceased, and Richard Silvester, about six miles from the Great Bridge. 220 Acres well timbered land, adjoining the lands of Bennett Armstrong, and others, about three miles from the Bridge. 230 Acres fit for cultivation, adjoining the lots of James Webb, about one mile from the Bridge. 50 Acres lying opposite New Mill and Deep Creek, within a quarter of a mile of the river, and three miles this side of the Bridge.
—ALSO— 5 LOTS at the Bridge, with the improvements thereon, consisting of a very good Dwelling, and all the necessary Out-Houses, together with a Store, Granary, Lumber-House, and Black Smith's Shop. For particulars apply to Thomas Warren.
N. B. If the Lots and improvements are not Sold before the first of June, they will be Rented to the highest bidder. March 26. 11stJ 611
Landing from on board the Ship Susan and Sarah, from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes choice 4th pf. Cogniac BRANDY, 100 Cases Medoc WINE, of Pontet Canet, of the vintage of 1800, 50 Cases FRUIT in Brandy, 50 do. CAPERS, 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
For Bordeaux, In Fifteen Days, the fast sailing coppered Ship Susan and Sarah, Richard Marner, Master.—For freight of 120 hhds. or passage, (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 26. tf 613
For Sale by the Subscriber, at his Bake-House, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do. Superior 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 26. tf 614
Forty tons Campchevy LOGWOOD, of the first quality, for Sale. Apply to Edward Roberts. March 26. tf 615
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield, and for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET, 50 Cases do. 6 do. BURGUNDY, 35 do. HERMITAGE, 25 do. Salad OIL, 25 do. Preserved FRUITS, 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES.—All of very superior quality, and entitled to drawback. C. & F. Whittle. March 24. tf 601
A few Barrels of LIMES and some ORANGES, for Sale on board the schooner Fair American, captain Debuts, from Antigua. James Wallace. March 4. tf 603
NEW RICE. For Sale a-float on board the schooner Comfort, capt. Drummond, from Charleston, 180 Tierces choice NEW RICE. Fisk & Catlett. March 24. tf 607
Landing at Newton's Wharf, 50 Hhds. prime St. Croix SUGARS. James Dykes, & Co.

WARM SPRINGS In the County of Bath, Virginia.
H AVING taken a lease on the Warm-Springs for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805, we wish to acquaint the publick, that at great expence and much labour we have improved it, to accommodate genteely one hundred and fifty persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them is a range of frame stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses; also, 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly—a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of music, and kept for that purpose only—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not choose to mix with the strong and healthy.
We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 50 miles from the Warm Springs for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors—The strictest attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from our years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the publick that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs, have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which, (above the Ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances seem to indicate, that in future, travellers will be well accommodated.
We wish to purchase a BLACK SMITH, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given—Also, wanted to employ a discreet elderly WOMAN, to undertake the management of the place of House-keeper, either at the Sweet or Warm Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal wages on application to us.
Robt. & Geo. Turner. tf 572
March 12.
In addition to the above advertisement, a correspondent who is well acquainted with that part of the state, and all the different houses of entertainment on the road, observes, that from the Bell Tavern in Richmond, kept by the Turners, the mail stage goes once a week to that healthy and social town of Staunton, fifteen miles beyond the Blue Ridge, where there are two Taverns, one kept by Wm. Chambers, and the other by J. Edmondson, equal to comfort and good living to any taverns perhaps on the continent, each of them keep a stage and excellent horses, with careful drivers, well acquainted with the mountain roads, and one or the other always ready to convey passengers to the Warm Springs, and from thence the Turners have a carriage and horses to convey them to the Sweet Springs, so that a passenger can step into the stage at Norfolk, and without any further trouble than paying those who attend him, be conveyed 360 miles to the Sweet Springs. It was recommended last fall by the different tavern-keepers and others concerned, to oblige the overseers of the roads to do their duty, and to give personal assistance themselves where it was most wanted.
To those who have seen that country, description is unnecessary—but to the stranger it may be justly observed that two weeks of indulgence at the Warm Springs, is a full compensation for the fatigues of the journey.
March 17
FOR SALE, An Elegant COACHMAN,
with Harness complete, has been but little used—For terms apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
March 7.
FOR SALE,
3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests 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.
STORAGE.
Our large Brick Warehouse on Town Point, is now fitted to receive property on Storage—The superior advantages of this building in point of security and despatch is evident, and attention will be paid to what is put in care.
Articles Stored are frequently authorized to sell, and have generally on hand,
FLOUR of different Inspections,
Superfine, Fine and Middlings. TOBACCO —Of different Inspections,
RUM —Antigua, Windward Island, and Continental.
BRANDY —Cognac, Bordeaux, Spanish, Peach, Apple.
GIN —Holland, Continental.
WINE —Madeira, Teneriffe, Malaga, Claret, Port and Cape.
Molasses, Sugar, Coffee—Cordage of various kinds—Salt loose and in sacks.
George Murray & Co.
March 3.
CASH
Given for Twenty Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.
Apply to the Editor of this Paper.
March 14.
JOHN STRATTON,
H AVING removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. William Hartshorne, nearly opposite the Exchange Coffee House, would be glad to take 8 or 10 BOARDERS, by the week, month, or year. Every attention will be paid to render those comfortable who may favour him with their custom, and charges reasonable.
March 14.
JUST LANDED,
25 Hogheads Choice MOLASSES.
For sale by Thos. H. Parker.
Jan. 10.
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.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A smart active Negro MAN,
From 20 to 25 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
Jan. 10.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor.
Feb. 2.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
W ILL 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 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks part when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulkers trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt 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 discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, but having owned him more than four years, I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased 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 cotton clothing, 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 masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles.
John Drew, Jr.
Port Tombstone, near Edenton.
March 17.
WANTED, A WET NURSE,
To whom a liberal salary will be given. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
March 10.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER,
Have received by the Ship PLANER, BOUGH, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptance in Town—Amongst which are
  17 Bales of Napt Cottons.  16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats.    18 do. of Rose Blankets.  6 Trunks of Manchester Goods.    8 do. Stripe do.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.    9 do. White and Red Flannels.  50 Casks Shot.    10 do. White Plains and Kersies.  150 Kgs of Gunpowder.    12 do. Blue do.  40 Casks Nails.    14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks.  4 do. Some Twine.    6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  6 Trunks Men's and Women's Worsteds.    2 do. Yarn Hose.  9 Bales of Osnaburgs.    do. Carpeting and Carpets.  Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies and Gentlemen's wear.    8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.   The above packages are well assorted.
September 16.
BANK NOTES LOST.
A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Thos. & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks.
 D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, - - - - - 100 Dollars.  B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, - - - - - 100 Dollars.  Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. 341
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER,
Has removed to No. 1, HOLT'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.
NOTICE.
I request all persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN WADDEY, Sen. deceased, of Northampton County, Eastern Shore, Virginia, to bring them forward properly attested on or before the first day of June next, as I shall plead this notice in bar against all claims that may appear after that date.
I. R. Waddey,
Executor to the Will annexed Northampton Court-Yard, Feb. 1. 490
EAGLE TAVERN.
The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the publick in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentee BOARDERS by the Year.
Thomas Glenn.
January 15.
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by
Gilliatt & Mackinder.
September 9.
NOTICE.
My health being such as to require a change of air, I shall leave this State some time in April; such persons as have claims against me will bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted are requested to discharge the same, or give security for future payment.
William Leigh.
Portsmouth, Feb. 22.
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Warehouse Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to
John Southgate, or William Dickson.
Feb. 26.
LOTTERY TICKETS LOST.
The following Tickets in the William and Mary College Lottery, viz. Nos. 1721, 2790, 7202, and 7778, have been lost. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at the Ledger Office.
Feb. 7.
To be Leased,
For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had.
November 18.
P. Barraud.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havana Sugars, 28 Hogheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY.—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. tf 412
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 20th day of January, 1806.
Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, Agents  In Chancery. Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, Defs.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs, by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who hath effects of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C. tf 472
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 539
CASH FOR Rough Hogheads STAVES, by Moses Myers. Feb. 21. tf 516
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowmann and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20. tf 451
H George William Clarke who left England for this Country in July, 1802, is living, he will hear of something to his advantage on application at this ofice. Norfolk, Jan. 15. tf 495
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, 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 resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate 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 honourable 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 authority 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 twenty-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 — in 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 county 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 Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
VILLAINY EXPOSED.
On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the Schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Belleisle, John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed 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 Ditchel, Esq. Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put 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 an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself.
Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be subserving 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
FOR SALE, 134 hhds. & 10 bbls. choice SUGAR, landing at Gosport from on board the Sch'r Plough Boy, capt. Langdon, from Martinico. March 21. tf 600
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS, Imported in the Ship Shepherdess, from London, for Sale—Consisting of
  Windsor BEANS,  Hardy Green do.    White Blossom do.  Purple Branching do.    Early Mazagan do.  Early and Late Cauliflowers,    Early Charlton PEA,  James Keeping Onion,    Golden Horsp do.  Madera and Welch do.    Crown and Egg do.  Red and Silver Skinned do.    Blue Pease do.  Norfolk Field Turnip,    Spanish Marotto, do.  Red, Round, and Yellow do.    Large Rougeval do.  Hanover and Stone do.    Dwarf Marrow do.  Tankard do.    Tall Green do.  Ice and Cabbage Lettice,    Wells Marrow do.  Hardy Hammersmith, do.    Early Yellow SNAP,  Brown, Dutch, and Leaf, do.    Negro French do.  Green Turkey Cucumber,    Black Speckled do.  Early Frame do.    Purple Speckled do.  Patagonian do.    Chinese and Scarlet do.  Long and Short Prickly do.    Arbour do.  Lance Orange Carrot,    Early Salmon Radish  Early Horn do. and Parsnip,    Salmon and Scarlet do.  Red and White Beet,    Short Top and Naples do.  Tall and Dwarf Nasturtion,    Red and White Turnip do.  Solid Celery, Double Parsley,    Long White Transparent do.  Green Cured Endive,    Black Spanish do.  Proud Leaved Leek,    Early York Cabbage,  Salsaphy and Scorzonera,    Sugar Loaf do.  Artichoke and Asparagus,    Early and Late Battersea,  Chardon and Chervil,    Madera & Turnip Rooted do.  Pimpernell and Root Scurvy,    Large Drum Head do.  Round and Prickly Spinach,    German Red do.  Broad Cress and Pepper Grass,    Colewort and Borcole,  Mushroom Spawn,    Green and Yellow Savoy,  Hemp and Okra,    White Brocoli,  Saffron and Rape.  
A choice assortment of Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red Clover SEED; Lucerne, Timothy, Burnet, Hemp, & Canary SEED; Also, Scotch BARLEY; OAT MEAL, and Fine Durlin MUSTARD.
Samuel Osborne,
Main-Street, near the Old Market place. He will be further supplied with the best of those articles by the next arrival from London.
March 17.
Picked up in Hampton Road on the 7th inst.
A LIGHTER, 44 feet long and 10 feet wide. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges and take her away.
William Ham.
Mill Creek, March 17.
Madame V. Casumajour,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, 2 Trunks real Madrass Handkerchiefs, which she offers for Sale on good terms—Apply at her Store No. 18, Market-Square.
Feb. 24.
Now Landing and for Sale,
New-England RUM in hhds. and bbls. Malaga WINE in quarter casks, New-York PRIME PORK, Russia and Ranelle DUCK, Two Casks CORDAGE, Mound and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Souchong TEAS—By James M'Clenachan.
Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his free-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf.
March 19.
FOR RENT,
(Possession to be delivered early in April.) A large three-story BRICK HOUSE, situated on Commerce and Water