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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Debate on the report in part of the committee to whom was referred so much of the president's message as relates to our foreign relations.
WEDNESDAY, December 7.
Mr. QUINCY—Mr. Speaker—I offer myself to the view of this house with very sensible embarrassment...
When I had the honour of addressing this house, a few days ago, I touched this famous report of your committee...
Sir, I thought, that this report had been a common piece of wood—"Intulle lignum." Sir, just such a piece of wood...
I assure gentlemen, that I meant to commit no sacrilege. I had no intention of canvassing very strictly this report.
My honourable colleague, (Mr. Bacon) was pleased the other day to assert.....Sir, in referring to his observations...
Before entering upon an examination of this report, it may be useful to recollect how it originated.
By the third section of the second article of the constitution, it is declared, that the president of the United States...
this way our chief magistrate performs his duty.—A storm is approaching—the captain calls his choice hands upon deck...
In considering this report, I shall pay no attention to either its beginning, or its conclusion. The former consists of shavings...
"Your committee can perceive no other alternative, but abject and degrading submission—war with both nations...
In the first place, I observe, that submission is not to beings constituted as we are, always "abject and degrading."
The gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Campbell) called upon us, just now, to tell him what was disgraceful submission...
My argument, on this clause of the report of the committee, may be presented, in this form. Either the United States have, or they have not, physical ability to carry on commerce...
mission, and proposes, in creeping prose, a tame and servile subserviency.
It cannot be concealed, let gentlemen try as much as they will, that we can trade, not only with one, but with both these belligerents...
I will illustrate my general idea, by a supposition. There are two avenues to the ocean, from the harbour of New-York...
Effugiet tamen, hæc sceleratus vincit a Provis.
The second branch of the alternatives, under consideration, is equally deceptive. "War with both nations."
The report proceeds. "The first" (abject and degrading submission) "cannot require any discussion."
The committee proceed "dissipate the illusion," that there is any "middle course," and to reassert the position, before examined, that "there is no other alternative than war with both nations, or a continuance of the present system."
ther alternative than war with both nations, or a continuance of the present system." This position we undertake to support by two assertions.
As to the first assertion, it is a miserable fallacy, confounding coincidence of interest, with subjection of will...
Yet who, before this committee, ever thought an election of one of two inevitable courses, made under such circumstances, "abject and degrading submission," to the will of either the assailants.
I come to the second subsidiary assertion. "A general repeal and arming of merchant vessels, would be war with both, and war of the worst kind, suffering the enemies to plunder us, without retaliation upon them."
The last assertion of the committee, in this most masterly page, is, that "if partial repeal must, from the situation of Europe, necessarily, be actual submission to one of the aggressors, and war with the other."

to it, even without murmur. But while administration support their system only as a municipal regulation, as a means of safety and preservation, those who canvass their principles are not called upon to contest with them on ground, which not only they do not take, but which, officially, they disavow. As partial repeal would not be submission to either; so also it would not be war with either. A trade to Sweden would not be war with Great Britain; that nation is her ally, and she permits it. Nor with France, though Sweden is her enemy, she does not prohibit it. Ah! But say the committee, (page 13) "a measure which would supply exclusively one of the belligerents, would be war with the other." This is the state secret; this is the master key to the whole policy. You must not only do what the letter of these orders prohibits, but you must not do anything against the spirit of them. The great purpose is to prevent your product from getting to our enemy, and to effect this, you must not only act as to obey the terms of the decrees, but keep the great purpose of them always in sight, you must extend their construction to cases, which they cannot by any rule of reason be made to include.
Sir, I have done with this report. I would not have submitted to the task of canvassing it, if gentlemen had not thrown the gauntlet with the air of sturdy defiance. I willingly leave to this house and the nation, to decide whether the position I took in the commencement of my argument is not maintained; that there is not one of the principal positions, contained in this twelfth page, the heart of this report, which is true, in the sense and to the extent assumed by the committee.
It was under these general impressions that I used the word "loathsome," which has so often been repeated. Sir, it may not have been a well-chosen word. It was that which happened to come to hand first. I meant to express my disgust at what appeared to me a mass of bold assumptions, and of ill-cemented sophisms.
Is it, also, that the spirit which it breathed, was disgraceful? Sir, I meant no reflection upon the committee. Honest men and wise men may mistake the character of the spirit which they recommend, or by which they are actuated. When called upon to reason concerning that, which by adoption is to become identified with the national character, I am bound to speak of it as it appears to my vision. I may be mistaken. Yet I ask the question—Is not the spirit which breathes, disgraceful? Is it not disgraceful to abandon the exercise of all our commercial rights, because our rivals interfere with a part—not only to refrain from exercising that trade, which they prohibit, but for fear of giving offence, to decline that which they permit? Is it not disgraceful, after inflammatory recaptulations of insults, and plunderings and burnings, and confiscations, and murders, and actual war made upon us, to talk of nothing but alternatives, of general declarations, of still longer suspension of our rights, and retreating farther out of "harm's way?" If this course be adopted by my country, I hope I am in error concerning its real character. But to my sense, this whole report is nothing else than a recommendation to us of the abandonment of our essential rights and apologies for doing it.
Before I sit down, I feel myself compelled to notice some observations, which have been made in different quarters of this house on the remarks, which at an early stage of this debate, I had the honour of submitting to its consideration. My honourable colleague (Mr. Bacon) was pleased to represent me as appealing to the people, over the heads of the whole government, against the authority of a law, which had not only the sanction of all the legislative branches of the government, but also of the judiciary. Sir, I make no such appeal. I did not so much as threaten it. I admitted expressly, the binding authority of the law. But I claim a right which I ever will claim and ever will exercise, to urge, on this floor, my opinion of the unconstitutionality of a law, and my reasons for that opinion, as a valid ground, for its repeal. Sir—I will not only do this, I will do more. If a law be, in my apprehension, dangerous in its principles, ruinous in its consequences, above all, if it be unconstitutional, I will not fail in every fair and honourable way, to awaken the people to a sense of their peril; and to quicken them, by the exercise of their constitutional principles, to vindicate themselves and posterity from ruin.
My honourable colleague (Mr. Bacon) was also pleased to refer to me as a man of divisions and distinctions, waging war with adverbs and dealing in figures. Sir, I am sorry that my honourable colleague should stoop "from his pride of place," at such humble game, as my poor style presents to him. Certainly, Mr. Speaker, I cannot but confess, that "deeming high" of this station, I hold—standing, as it were, in the awful presence of an assembled people, I am more than ordinarily anxious, on all occasions, to select the best thoughts, in my narrow store house, and to adapt to them, the most appropriate dress, in my intellectual wardrobe. I know not, whether, on this account, I am justly obnoxious to the aspersions of my honourable colleague. But on the subject of figures, Mr. Speaker, this I know, and cannot refrain from assuring this house, that, as on the one hand, I shall, to the extent of my humble talents, always be ambitious, and never cease striving, to make a decent figure on this floor, so on the other, I never, can be ambitious, but on the contrary, shall ever strive, chiefly, to avoid, cutting a figure like, my honourable colleague.
The gentleman from Georgia, (Mr. Troup) the other day told this house, that if commerce were permitted, such was the state of our foreign relations, none but bankrupts would carry on trade—Sir, the honourable gentleman has not attained correct information, in this particular. I do not believe, that I state any thing above the real fact, when I say, that on the day this legislature assembled, one hundred vessels at least, were laying in the different ports and harbors of New-England, loaded, riding at single anchor, ready and anxious for anything so much, as for your leave to depart. Certainly, this does not look much like any doubt, that a field of disadvantages commerce would open, if you would unbar the door to our citizens. That this was the case in Massachusetts, I know. Before I left that part of the country, I had several applications from men, who stated that they had property in such situations, and soliciting me to give them the earliest information of your probable policy. The men so applying, Sir, I can assure the house, were not bankrupts; but intelligent merchants, shrewd to perceive their true interests; keen to pursue them. The same honourable gentleman was pleased to speak of "a paltry trade in cod fish and pot-ash," and to refer to me, as the representative of men, who raised "beef and pork, and butter and cheese, and potatoes and cabbages." Well, Sir, I confess the fact. I am the representative, in part, of men, the products of whose industry are beef and pork, and butter and cheese, and potatoes and cabbages. And let me tell that honourable gentleman, that I would not yield the honour of representing such men, to be the representative of all the growers of cotton, and rice and tobacco and indigo, in the whole world. Sir, the men, whom I represent, not only raise these humble articles, but they do it with the labour of their own hands, with the sweat of their own brows. And by this, their habitual mode of hard industry, they acquire a vigour of nerve, a strength of muscle, and a spirit and intelligence somewhat characteristic. And let me assure that honourable gentleman, that the men, of whom I speak, will not, at his call, nor at the invitation of any man, or set of men, from his quarter of the union, undertake to "drive one another into the ocean." But, on the contrary, whenever they realize that their rights are invaded, they will unite, like a band of brothers, and drive their enemies there.
The honourable gentleman from Kentucky, (Mr. Johnson) speaking of the embargo, said, that this was the kind of conflict which our fathers waged; and my honourable colleague Mr. Bacon, made a poor attempt to confound this policy with the non-intercourse and non-importation agreement of 1774 and 1775. Sir, nothing can be more dissimilar. The non-intercourse and non-importation agreement of that period, so far from destroying commerce, fostered and encouraged it. The trade with Great Britain, was, indeed, voluntarily obstructed, but the enterprise of our merchants found a new incentive in the commerce with all the other nations of the globe, which succeeded immediately on our escape from the monopoly of the mother country. Our navigation was never suspended. The field of commerce, at that period, so far from being blasted by the pestiferous regulations, was extended by the effect of the restrictions adopted.
But, let us grant all that they assert. Admit, for the sake of argument, that embargo, which restrains us now from communication with all the world, is precisely synonymous with that non-intercourse and non-importation which restrained us, then, from Great Britain. Suppose the war, which we now wage with that nation, is, in every respect, the same as that which our fathers waged with her in 1774 and 1775. Have we from the effects of their trial, any lively hope of success, in our present attempt? Did our fathers either effect a change in her injurious policy, or prevent a war, by non-importation and non-intercourse. Sir, they did neither the one nor the other. Her policy was never changed, until she had been beaten on our soil, in an eight year's war. Our fathers never relied upon non-intercourse and non-importation, as measures of hostile coercion. They placed their dependence upon them, solely, as means of peaceful influence among the people of that nation. The
relation which this country stood at that time, with regard to Great Britain, gave a weight and potency to these measures then, which in our present relation to her, can neither hope, nor imagine possible. At that period, we were her colonies, a part of her family. Our prosperity was essentially hers. So it was avowed in this country. So it was admitted in Great Britain. Every refusal of intercourse, which had a tendency to show the importance of these, then, colonies to the parent country, of the part, to the whole, was a natural and a wise mean of giving weight to our remonstrances—We pretended not to control, but to influence, by making her feel our importance. In this attempt, we excited no national pride on the other side of the Atlantic. Our success was no national degradation, for the more we developed our resources and relative weight, the more we discovered the strength and resources of the British power. We were then, component parts of all. All the measures of the colonies antecedent to the declaration of independence, had this principle for its basis: As such non-importation and non-intercourse were adopted in this country. As such, they met the co-operation of the patriots of Great Britain, who deemed themselves deviating from none of their national duties, they avowed themselves the allies of American patriots, to drive through the influence of the loss of our trade, the ministry from their places or their measures. These patriots did co-operate with our fathers, and that openly, in exacting discontent, under the effect of our non-intercourse agreements. In so doing, they failed in none of their obligations to their sovereign. In no nation can it ever be a failure of duty to maintain, that the safety of the whole depends on preserving its due weight to every part. Yet, notwithstanding the natural and little suspicious use of these instruments of influence, notwithstanding the zeal of the American people coincided with the views of the Congress, and a mighty party existed in Great Britain openly leagued with our fathers, to give weight and effect to their measures, they did not effect the purposes for which they were put into operation. The British policy was not abandoned. War was not prevented. How, then, can any encouragement be drawn from that precedent, to support us under the privations of the present system of commercial suspension? Can any nation admit that the trade of another is so important to her welfare, as that, on its being withdrawn, any obnoxious policy must be abandoned, without at the same time admitting that she is no longer independent? Sir, I could indeed wish that it were in our power to regulate, not only Great Britain, but the whole world, by opening, or closing, our ports. It would be a glorious thing for our country to possess such a mighty weapon of offence. But, acting in a publick capacity, with the high responsibilities resulting from the great interests, dependant upon my decision. I cannot yield to the wishes of love sick patriots, or the visions of teeming enthusiasts. I must see the adequacy of the means to their ends. I must see, not merely that it is very desirable that Great Britain should be brought to our feet, by this embargo, but that there is some likelihood of such a consequence, to the measure, before I can concur in that universal distress and ruin, which, if much longer continued, will inevitably result from it. Since then every dictate of sense and reflection convinces me of the utter futility of this system, as a mean of coercion on Great Britain, I shall not hesitate to urge its abandonment. No, Sir, not even, though like others, I should be assailed by all the terrors of the outcry of British influence.
Really, Mr. Speaker, I know not how to express the shame and disgust, with which I am filled, when I hear language of this kind cast upon this floor, and thrown in the faces of men, standing, justly, at no mean height, in the confidence of their countrymen. Sir, I did, indeed, know that such vulgar aspersions were circulating among the lower passions of our nature. I knew that such vile substances were ever tempering between the paws of some printer's devil. I knew that foul exhalations, like these, daily rose, in our cities, and crept along the ground, just as high as the spirits of lamb-like and saline oil could elevate; falling, soon, by native baseness, into oblivion, in the jakes. I knew, too, that this species of party inspiration, was mighty engine, in this quarter of the country, on an election day, played off, from the top of a stump, or the top of a hog-head while the gin circulated, while barbecue was roasting; in these happy, fraternal, associations and consecrations, when those who speak, utter without responsibility, and those, who listen, hear without scrutiny. But little did I think, that such odious shapes would dare to obtrude themselves, on this national floor, among honourable men; the select representatives, the confidential agents, of a wise, a thoughtful and a virtuous people. I want language to express my contempt and indignation, at the sight.
So far as respects the attempt, which has been made to cast such aspersions, on that part of the country, which I represent, I beg this honourable house to understand, that so long as they, who circulate such insinuations, deal only in generals and touch not particulars, they may gain, among the ignorant and the stupid, a vacant and a staring audience. But when once these suggestions are brought to bear, upon those individuals, who, in New-England have, naturally, the confidence of their countrymen, there is no power in these calumnies. The men, who now lead the influences of that country, and in whose councils, the people, on the day, when the tempest shall come, will seek refuge, are men, whose stake is in the soil, whose interests are identified, with those of the mass of their brethren, whose private lives and publick sacrifices present a never failing antidote to the poison of malicious inventives. On such men, Sir, party spirit may, indeed, cast its odious filth, but there is a polish, in their virtues, to which no such slime can adhere. They are owners of the soil; real yeomanry; many of them men, who led in the councils of our country, in the dark day, which preceded national independence; many of them, men, who, like my honourable friend from Connecticut, on my left, (Col. Taimage) stood foremost, on the perilous edge of battle; making their breasts, in the day of danger, a bulwark, for their country. True it is, Mr. Speaker, there is another, and a much more numerous class, composed of such, as, though defect of age, can claim no share, in the glories of our revolution; such, as have not yet been blessed with the happy opportunity of "playing the man" for their country;—Generous sons of illustrious sires—Men, not to be deterred, from fulfilling the high obligations they owe to this people, by the sight of these foul and offensive weapons. Men, who, with little experience of their own to boast, will fly to the tombs of their fathers, and questioning, concerning their duties, the spirit, which hovers there, will no more shrink from maintaining their native rights, thro' fear of the sharpness of malevolent tongues, than they will, if put to the trial, shrink from defending them, through fear of the sharpness of their enemies' swords.
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
Will positively be Sold, by virtue of three deeds in trust executed by Robert Gibson and David Patterson, deceased, to secure a sum of money to Robert B. Taylor, transferred to D. R. Waddey, and by him transferred to Beverly Bayton:
WILL BE SOLD, for cash, on TUESDAY the 27th instant, at the Exchange Coffee House, at 11 o'clock, That fine large fire proof WAREHOUSE in Wide Water Street, lately occupied by said R. Gibson
THE HOUSE & LOT, in Duke-Street, at present in the occupancy of R. Gibson—And that large WOOD DWELLING HOUSE on Town-Point, Main-Street, lately occupied by R. B. Taylor and at present in the occupancy of D. R. Waddey.
James Taylor, jr. Theo: Armistead, Trustees
Dec. 16.
FOR SALE, By virtue of four separate deeds in trust from Bart. Yates, to satisfy sundry claims, will be sold at Gloucester Courthouse, on Saturday the 24th instant, for ready money,
Four likely young NEGRO MEN, two of them are very excellent Blacksmiths, the third a Carpenter, and the fourth accustomed to different sorts of labour—These negroes are under most excellent characters.
William Jones, Ex'r. of John Catlett, dec'd.
December 9
The CARGO of the British Schooner Commerce, captain Collins, consisting of COFFEE and SUGAR. For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. Dec. 5.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following
REPORT AND ESTIMATES:
The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage which accrued during the year 1806, amounted to
$ 16,615,430
And that which accrued during the year 1807, amounted as will appear by the statement (A) to
16,059,924
The same revenue, after deducting that portion which arose from the duty on salt and from the additional duties constituting the Mediterranean fund, amounted during the year 1806, to
14,848,784
And during the year 1807, to But it is ascertained that the nett revenue which accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1808, did not exceed eight millions of dollars, and is daily decreasing.
The statement (B) exhibits in detail the several species of merchandise and other sources, from which that revenue was collected during the year 1807.
It appears by the statement (C) that the sales of the public lands have, during the year ending on the 30th of September, 1808, amounted to about 200,000 acres; and the payments by purchasers to near 550,000 dollars. The proceeds of sales in the Mississippi territory, being, after deducting the surveying and other incidental expenses, appropriated in the first place to the payment of a sum of 1,250,000 dollars to the state of Georgia, are distinctly stated.
It appears by the statement (D) that the payments on account of the principal of the publick debt, have during the same period, amounted to only 2,335,000 dollars. But the payments from the treasury for the annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, and for the final reimbursement of the 8 per cent. stock (exclusively of a sum of 730,000 dollars already in the hands of the treasurer as agent for the commissioners of the sinking fund) amount, during the last quarter of this year, to 5,376,000 dollars: Making the total of publick debt reimbursed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the first of January, 1809, about thirty-three millions six hundred thousand dollars, exclusively of more than six millions paid during the same period, in conformity with the provisions of the treaty and convention with Great-Britain, and of the Louisiana convention.
The publick debt will, on the first day of January, 1809, amount to 56,647,663 dollars consisting of the following items:
  Old six per cent. stock,   nominal amount, 20,706,603 22, unredeemed $ 11,919,877 57   Deferred stock, do. 11,717,476 92, do. 9,386,627 03   New six per cent. stock exchanged at par for old six and deferred, 5,993,343 50   New six do. do. arising from conversion of three per cent. stock at 65 new six for 100   three per cent. stock, 1,859,770 70   1796, six per cent. stock, 80,000   Louisiana do. 11,250,000   Total six per cent. stock, 40,489,618 85   Three per cent. stock, 16,158,044 42   56,647,663 27 
The interest on the whole debt and the annual reimbursement on the six per cent. and deferred stocks, will, for the ensuing year, amount to 4,226,000 dollars, leaving in order to complete the annual appropriation of 8,000,000 of dollars, a sum of 3,774,000 dollars, applicable to the reimbursement of the new exchanged six per cent. stock. The whole of that and of the other new six per cent. arising from the conversion of three per cent. stock, amounting together to 7,853,000 dollars, would thus be reimbursed within two years. And after the first day of January, 1811, the whole annual amount payable on account of interest and annual reimbursement, could not, during the seven ensuing years, exceed 3,756,000 dollars. But under existing circumstances, it is believed that the reimbursement of that new six per cent. stock will be nominal and must be effected by incurring a new debt to an equal amount.
The actual receipts into the treasury, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1808, as they principally arose from the revenue accrued during the preceding year (and the payments on account of draw back having been diminished by the embargo,) have been greater than those of any preceding year, and amounted to
$ 17,952,419 90
And the specie in the treasury on the 1st October, 1807, amounted to
8,529,573 08
Making together,
26,481,992 98
The disbursements during the same period have amounted to $ 12,635,275 46, consisting of the following items:
  Civil department and miscellaneous expenses, $ 1,258,967 18   Foreign intercourse and payment of American claims assumed by the Louisiana convention, 406,499 37   Military and Indian departments, including fortifications and the expenses of the new army, 3,023,759 53   Naval department, including the appropriation of $ 677,064 47, to cover the deficit of the preceding year, 2,257,064 47   Publick debt, principal and interest (the greater part of the payments for the year 1808, falling as already stated in the last quarter) have amounted only to 5,688,984 89   Leaving a balance in the treasury on the 30th September, 1808, of 12,635,275 46   13,846,717 52   $ 26,481,992 98 
To cash in the hands of collectors and receivers, and the outstanding revenue bonds, which will almost altogether fall due prior to the first of January, 1810, may, after deducting the debentures yet unpaid, and the expenses of collection, be estimated to have amounted, on the 30th September, 1808, to
10,500,000
Making, together with the balance in the treasury on that day of
13,846,000
An aggregate of Although the expenses of the present quarter cannot at present be precisely ascertained, they will not, including the reimbursement of $ 5,376,000, on account of the principal of the publick debt, exceed
24,345,000
Leaving on the 1st day of January, 1809, a sum of
8,346,000
Sixteen millions of dollars in cash or bonds payable during the year 1809, and applicable to the expenses of that year. It is presumed that the receipts arising from importations and payments for lands subsequent to the 30th September, 1808, will not be greater than the deductions on account of bad debts and of the extension of credit on certain articles.
The expenses of the year 1809, would according to the appropriations already made, and to the usual annual estimates amount to thirteen millions of dollars consisting of the following items:
  I. Civil list and miscellaneous expenses, 900,000   II. Foreign intercourse, 200,000   III. Grants by congress and other miscellaneous unforeseen demands, 150,000   IV. Military and Indian departments, 2,736,000   V. Naval department, 1,014,000   VI. Annual appropriation for the publick debt, 8,000,000   $ 13,000,000 
Leaving a surplus of only three millions of dollars for defraying all the expenses for fortifications, military stores, increase of the army and navy, or otherwise incident to a state of actual war or preparation for war.
The annual appropriation on account of the publick debt, amounting to eight millions, and the interest for the year 1809, being less than three millions of dollars; an authority to borrow five millions would only create a new debt equal to the principal of old debt reimbursed during that year, and appears sufficient to provide for any deficiency arising from the extraordinary expenses which may be thus authorized by congress.
It thus appears, that notwithstanding the general warfare of the belligerent powers against neutral nations, and the consequent suspension of commerce which took place in the latter end of the year 1807, and notwithstanding the increased rate of expenditure naturally arising from that state of things; the ordinary revenue will have been sufficient to defray all the expenses of the years 1808 and 1809, in addition to that debt in 1809. The measures necessary to be adopted in order to make a timely provision for the service of the ensuing years, depend on the course which the United States will pursue in relation to foreign aggressions. And that being yet unascertained, it becomes necessary to examine the several alternatives left to the choice of congress.
Either the navigation of the ocean will be abandoned by the United States; or it will be resumed. The first supposition is that of a continuance of the embargo on the vessels of the United States, and admits of two alternatives.
1. Either a provision generally forbidding exportations, may continue to make part of the system, in which case, importations, whether expressly interdicted or not, must, for want of the means of payment, be also discontinued:
2. Or exportations and corresponding importations may be permitted in foreign vessels.
The second supposition also offers two, and only two alternatives. It may indeed be admitted, that the decrees of France can be enforced only in her own territories, and in those of her allies; that however efficient in preventing any commerce between the United States and herself, those decrees cannot materially affect that between her enemies and the United States, and may therefore in that respect be disregarded. But Great Britain having the means of enforcing her orders on the ocean, the navigation of that element cannot be resumed without encountering those orders; and they must either be submitted to

or resisted. There can be no middle way between those two courses.
3. Either America must accept the portion of commerce allotted to her by the British edicts, and abandon all that is forbidden, (and it is not material whether this be done by legal provisions limiting the commerce of the United States to the permitted places,) or, by acquiescing in the capture of vessels, stepping beyond the prescribed bounds.
4. Or the nation must oppose force to the execution of the orders of England; and this, however done, and by whatever name called, will be war.
Of those four alternatives, the second and third differ neither in principle, nor in their effect on the revenue. As both plans consist in permitting partial exportations and importations, it must be acknowledged, that objectionable as that course may be in other respects, if considered merely in relation to the fiscal concerns of the union, it will for the moment be attended with less difficulty than either the present system or war. For however narrow the limits to which, on that plan, the exportations and importations of the United States may be reduced, yet there will be some commerce, and some revenue arising from commerce. And as, in pursuing that humble path, means of defence will become unnecessary, as there will be no occasion for either an army or a navy, it is believed that there would be no difficulty in reducing the publick expenditure to a rate corresponding with the fragments of impost which might still be collected. If that course be adopted, no other provision seems necessary, than an immediate reduction of expenses.
The system now in force, and war, however dissimilar in some respects, are both considered as resistance. Nor is it believed that their effect on national wealth and publick revenue would be materially different. In either case, a portion, and a portion only, of the national industry and capital, heretofore employed in the production, transportation, and exchange of agricultural products, or in the foreign carrying trade, can immediately be diverted to other objects. In case of a continuance of the embargo and non-exportation, either a less quantity of commodities must be produced, or a portion will accumulate until the freedom of commerce shall be restored. In case of war, that surplus will be exported: and although a part must be lost by capture, a portion of the returns will be received. If the embargo and suspension of commerce shall be continued, the revenue arising from commerce will, in a short time entirely disappear. In case of war, some part of that revenue will remain; but it will be absorbed by the increase of publick expenditure. In either case, new resources to an amount yet unascertained, must be resorted to. But the assertion, that that amount will be nearly the same in either of the two alternatives of embargo or war, is correct only on the supposition, that the embargo and non-exportation are, after a certain time, to be superceded by war, unless foreign aggressions shall cease; and that rendering, therefore, preparations for war necessary, they require a rate of expenditure far beyond that of a peace establishment.
If, however, the embargo and non-intercourse are to have equal continuance with the belligerent edicts, indefinite as that is; if it be determined to rely exclusively on that measure, and at all events not to risk a war on account of those aggressions, preparations for war will become useless, and the extraordinary expenses need not be incurred. In that case, the expenditure for the year 1809 ought not to exceed the sum of thirteen millions of dollars, which, as has been stated, is requisite for the support of the present establishment. And this would leave for the service of the year 1810, the above-mentioned surplus of 3 millions, and the proposed loan of five millions, which, together, would be sufficient to defray the peace establishment, and to pay the interest on the publick debt during that year. Thus two years more would be provided for, without either increasing the publick debt, or laying any new taxes. It is certainly only with a view to war, either immediate or contemplated that it will become necessary to resort, at least to any considerable extent, to extraordinary sources of supply.
Legitimate resources can be derived only from loans or taxes: and the reasons which induce a belief, that loans should be principally relied on, in case of war, were stated in the annual report of the last year. That opinion has been corroborated by every subsequent view which has been taken of the subject, as well as by the present situation of the country. The embargo has brought into, and kept in the United States, almost all the floating property of the nation. And whilst the depreciated value of domestick products increases the difficulty of raising a considerable revenue by internal taxes, at no former time has there been so much specie, so much redundant, unemployed capital, in the country. The high price of publick stocks, and indeed of all species of stocks, the reduction of the publick debt, the unimpaired credit of the general government, and the large amount of existing bank stock in the United States, leave no doubt of the practicability of obtaining the necessary loans on reasonable terms.
The geographical situation of the United States, their history since the revolution, and, above all present events, remove every apprehension of frequent wars. It may therefore be confidently expected, that a revenue derived solely from duties on importations, though necessarily impaired by war, will always be amply sufficient, during long intervals of peace, not only to defray current expenses, but also to reimburse the debt contracted during the few periods of war.
No internal taxes, either direct or indirect, are therefore contemplated, even in the case of hostilities carried against the two great belligerent powers. Exclusively of the authority which must, from time to time, be given to borrow the sums required (always providing for the reimbursement of such loans within limited periods) and of a due economy in the several branches of expenditure, nothing more appears necessary than such modifications, and increase of the duties on importations, as are naturally suggested by existing circumstances.
1. Although importations have already considerable diminished, and many under the system now in force, shortly be altogether discontinued, no reasonable objection is perceived against an increase of duties on such as may still take place. Had the duties been doubled on the 1st January, 1808, as was then suggested in case of war, the receipts in the treasury during that and the ensuing year, would have been increased nine or ten millions of dollars. Those articles of most universal consumption, on which an increase of duty would be inconvenient, are generally either free of duty or abundant. It is there-
fore proposed that not only the Mediterranean duties, which will expire on the 1st day of January next, should be continued, but that all the existing duties should be doubled on importations subsequent to that day.
2. The present system of drawbacks also appears susceptible of modifications. The propriety of continuing generally that provision of the embargo laws which allows a drawback on articles exported more than one year after they have been imported, doubtful. A modification might check speculations and monopolies. The diminution of importations has afforded sufficient profits on most of the articles which had been imported: and a provision which would have a tendency to bring into market, and to lessen the price of those articles would be generally beneficial.
3. The causes which induced the adoption of a partial non-importation act, have ceased to exist. The object then in view has merged into a far more important one. The selection of interdicted articles was founded on the possibility of obtaining them in other countries than England, and does not agree with existing circumstances. The act producing now no other effect than to increase the temptations, and to produce habits of smuggling, impairs and injures the revenue. A general non-intercourse with that country would supercede that partial measure, and might be executed with greater facility. And it is believed that, under every event, its repeal will be beneficial, and that a permanent increase of duties on articles selected with a view to those which may be manufactured in the United States, would be preferable.
4. It is believed that the present system of accountability of the military & naval establishments may be rendered more prompt and direct, and is susceptible of improvements which, without embarrassing the publick service will have a tendency more effectually to check any abuses by subordinate agents. Provisions to that effect are rendered more necessary by the probable increase of expense in those departments.
All which is respectfully submitted. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 10, 1808.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER. SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. 24, 1808.
The Electors of the State of South Carolina, have given 10 votes for Mr. Madison as President, and 10 for Mr. Clinton as Vice President—Vermont 6 for Madison as President, 6 for John Langdon as Vice President.
The Editor of this paper not having been able to dispose of his establishment on terms correspondent with publick and private considerations, informs his friends that the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger will be conducted under his direction as heretofore.
The Editor avails himself of the present occasion to request those indebted to him to forward without delay their respective balances; without attention to this request, the continuation of this paper, is a matter which does not depend on the will of the Editor.
Ledger Office, Dec. 24th, 1808.
At the opening of the present session of Congress, the President, among other matters, recommended to the consideration of that body, the employment of the surplus revenue, and to give this act of the farce, stage effect, a committee of the House of Representatives was gravely appointed for that object; of which the honourable the Speaker, named Mr. Randolph chairman. The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, which is published in this day's paper, induces us to believe, that Mr. Randolph may, without detriment to the publick service, inform Mr. Speaker, that the committee may be discharged for the want of employment.
The Report of Mr. Gallatin is easy to be comprehended, and does by no means afford that pleasing view of the finances, which the President's communication induced us to expect.
It appears that after all is calculated upon, that in the year 1809, there will be a surplus of three millions of dollars, but this calculation is made under the expectation that there is to be no additional expenses; not a word of the additional naval establishment, which alone is put down at 2,600,000, dollars, not a word of the 100,000 militia, and many other items of unavoidable expenditure. A very heavy item is but glanced at by Mr. Gallatin, and that is the account due on debenture bonds for drawbacks. That amount may be estimated with tolerable accuracy. Taking several years, one with another, the amount of drawbacks is, within a small fraction, about one third of the gross revenue. The amount of gross revenue for 1808 is put down at nearly 18 millions of dollars, one third of which, six millions would be drawn from the treasury, if the embargo is raised. If the embargo is continued, as Mr. Gallatin very justly remarks, exportations ceasing, importations will also cease, and thus the revenue arising from duties on imports, will fail. The report of Mr. Gallatin and the report of the Committee of Foreign Relations appear to conflict. The Committee recommend a Non-Inter-course with Great Britain and France, which has been adopted by the House of Representatives.—If the Non-Inter-course resolutions pass into a law, it becomes matter of enquiry, on what articles are the proposed duties to be imposed.
It is proposed to double the duties on importations, and the renewal of the duty on salt is hinted at. Two consequences will follow from this augmentation of duties, the temptations for smuggling
being so much increased, that this practice will increase, or the high price of imported articles will cause them to be less used, and both will have the same effect on the revenue.
Mr. Gallatin has explicitly stated what has always been asserted by the opposers of the present ruinous measures, that is, that the French decrees did not endanger our commerce beyond their own ports and those of her allies. Yet those decrees produced the embargo. This report recommends a modification of the embargo, so as to relieve the agricultural interest, while the marine and mercantile interests are left to ruin. We shall feel happy to perceive the condition of any portion of the people ameliorated, but this is a modification that is not much calculated to remove the jealousies already existing. The admission of neutral vessels, who will become our carriers, may relieve the agricultural interest, and increase the revenue, but will defeat the objects of the embargo as completely and effectually as if it did not exist; while the navigation of the country will be exposed to certain ruin. Although this report does not afford the most pleasing view of our affairs, it cannot fail to produce a good effect on the publick mind, by dispelling those mists which have obscured our view of the real state of the nation.
The Philadelphia Register states that the governor of Delaware has refused to order that state's quota of the 100,000 militia, until he is informed for what object they are wanted.
MARRIED, On Sunday the 11th inst. at Shepherd's Town, Jefferson County, Doctor SETH B. FOSTER, of Mathews County, to Miss MARGARET R. BEDINGER, eldest daughter of Daniel Bedinger, Esq.
The Ledger will not be published again until Wednesday.
A gentleman in Cadiz, under date of Oct. 9, says, it is rumoured that the Supreme Junta of this government are about to take into consideration the propriety of reclaiming from the United States the territory of Louisiana, which had been clandestinely extorted from Spain by France, and by the latter illegally transferred to the United States.—Flour at Cadiz only 7 dollars—West India produce abundant and but little demand. [Relg's Gazette.]
Extract of a letter received at Boston dated Leghorn, Aug. 26, 1808.
"The American sch'r John, capt. James Clayton, from Laguira, with a cargo of 200,000 weight of coffee, 100 seers indigo and cotton, has been seized here by [French] government, her sails and rudder taken away; and she will probably be condemned under the Bayonne decree." This last decree of Buonaparte was issued in consequence of the American embargo, which enabled him to declare, that all the American vessels found at sea, or arriving in any port, after a certain period, must be concerned in an illicit trade; and therefore liable to French condemnation.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. NON-INTERCOURSE RESOLUTIONS, Saturday, Dec. 17.
2. Resolved, That it is expedient to prohibit, by law, the admission into the ports of the United States of all public or private, armed or unarmed ships or vessels belonging to Great Britain or France, or to any other of the belligerent powers, having in force orders or decrees violating the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the United States; and also the importation of any goods, wares or merchandise, the growth, produce or manufacture of the dominions of any of the said powers, or imported from any place in the possession of either.
A division on the first member of the resolution was called for by Mr. Gardener, from the commencement of the same to the words "Great Britain," as contained in the words following:
Resolved, that it is expedient to prohibit by law, the admission into the ports of the United States of all public or private armed or unarmed ships or vessels belonging to Great Britain.
Before the vote was taken, Mr. Gardener declared his intention to vote against that part which was to establish a non-intercourse between this country and Great Britain, and for that which establishes it between the United States and France. We could only make war against one party, and he was for resisting France, because she had violated our rights, and without cause. "The moment, said he, this resolution is passed, the object of the Berlin decree is satisfied—is attained. But, continued he, resist France and the orders of Great-Britain fall of course. I am, therefore, for war with France," &c.
And the question being taken, that the house do agree to the same:
It was resolved in the affirmative—Yeas 92—Nays 28.
A further division of the question was moved by Mr. Elliott, on the said first member of the resolution on the words "or France," immediately following the words "Great Britain."
And carried in the affirmative—yeas 97; nays 24. And on the question that the house do agree to the second member of the said second resolution, contained in the words following, to wit: 'or to any other of the belligerent powers having in force orders or decrees violating the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the United States.'
It was resolved in the affirmative; yeas 96—nays 26.
The question was then taken, that the house do agree to the residue of the said resolution, contained in the following words: 'and also, the importation of any goods, wares or merchandise, the growth, produce or manufacture of the dominions of any of the said powers, or imported from any place in the possession of the other.'
And resolved in the affirmative; yeas 82—nays 36.
Mr. Randolph, in a very desultory manner, occupied the attention of the house for a long time. He indulged himself in sarcastic and satirical sallies against those speakers who had alluded to him during the course of debate; and assailed the report of the committee of foreign relations, pronouncing it 'a mawkish lump of insipidity—with neither merit nor demerit.'
The main question was then taken, that the house do agree to the said second resolution, as reported by the committee on foreign relations, and agreed to by the committee of the whole house on the first instant:
And resolved in the affirmative: yeas 84; nays 30.
The question was then taken to agree with the committee of the whole house, in their agreement to the following resolution.
"3d. Resolved, that measures ought to be immediately taken for placing the country in a more complete state of defence."
And unanimously carried in the affirmative.
On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, Ordered, that a bill or bills be brought in pursuant to the said second resolution, and that the committee on foreign relations do prepare and bring in the same.
On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, Ordered, that a bill or bills be brought in pursuant to the said third resolution, and that the committee on military and naval affairs do prepare and bring in the same.
And the house adjourned, it being near 1 o'clock, on Sunday morning.
For Freight or Charter, TO NEW-YORK or BOSTON, The Schooner CORNELIA, Captain Fash, will take freight for either the above ports, provided sufficient quantity offers to make it an object. For terms, apply on board at Maclure's wharf December 24 3c
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, on Reasonable Terms, 10,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, in casks, 20,000 wt. good quality, do. in bags, 5,000 wt. do. COLO'S, do. 450 boxes Brown Havana SUGARS, 150 do. White do. 100 barrels first quality Muscovado do. 8 bds. second do. do. 85 puncheons Antigua, Grenada and St. Kitts RUM, 25 bds. Martinique and St. Kitt's MOLASSES, 40 bds. TENERIFFE WINE, 50 qr. casks do. do. 8 pipes London Particular MADEIRA WINE, 8000 bushels Liverpool SALT, 45 barrels New-England RUM, 90 barrels MACKAREL, 5 tons CORDAGE assorted, 50 barrels BEEF, 30 do. PORK, New-York Inspection, 100 boxes COD FISH, 50 DEMIJOHNS, 100 GIN CASES, 2 crates GIN JUGS, 50 pieces HOLLAND DUCK, 150 cases Bordeaux CLARET, 10 cases OLD HOCK, 50 bds. Richmond TOBACCO, 2,600 barrels Superfine Mayo FLOUR. Moses Myers. Dec 24 3
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. Lost from the ship Maria, on the 10th instant, A YAWL, White bottom and yellow mouldings, with the name of the ship on her stern. The above reward will be given to any person who will return the boat to the ship, or deliver her to Christopher Fry. December 24 3t
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
JOHN GRANBERY, President. Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, Dec 14.
To Masters, Mates, and Mariners.
INFORMATION WANTED.
THE SCHOONER EXPERIMENT, ROBERT LAWRENCE, Master, Sailed from Norfolk, in Virginia, some time in the month of February, 1806, bound on a voyage to Rio Janario, and River of Plate, in South-America. Information has been lately received that the said schooner was at the Island of Goree on the Coast of Africa, some time in April of the same year, from which she departed the day after her arrival there, and has not been heard of since, by information that can be relied on. Various reports have been received, that the said schooner did arrive at the River of Plate, and was there trading.—It is presumed that if the vessel went from Goree to Rio Janario, and from thence to River of Plate, that there are many persons in the United States, who have seen the said schooner, or master, at one or both of those places.
The Schooner was on her first voyage, Virginia built, of about 95 tons, coppered to light water mark, and had the appearance of a remarkable fast sailing vessel. Robert Lawrence is an Englishman by birth, born in the Isle of Thanet in the County of Kent, about 47 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a stout man, inclined to be fat, of a ruddy complexion, and talks much.
Any person who can give information respecting the above vessel and master, or either, will do a singular service in communicating it to THOMAS FITZSIMMONS, Esq. President of the Delaware Insurance Company, of Philadelphia; JOHN COFFIN JONES, Esq. of Boston, or to the Subscriber.
JOHN GRANBERY, President of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk.
Norfolk, November 28, 1808. Gw
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BRIG MOSES MYERS.  NOTICE —All those who had an interest in the American Brig Moses Myers, Barkley, Master, or her cargo, captured by the French in the year 1800, on a voyage from Madeira to Norfolk, and re-captured by the British privateer Rover, and carried into Halifax, Nova Scotia, by applying to the subscriber, will receive their proportion of the funds collected from the captors, by the agents of the claimants, according to a decree of the high court of appeals in Great Britain. Robert Maitland. November 4. 2m
FOR NEW-YORK, The Schooner CARLTON, JAMES JOHNSON, Master. For freight of a few hundred barrels, or passage, apply on board at Southgate and Dickson's wharf. Dec. 19
TURKS ISLAND SALT. 3000 bushels Turks Island Salt now on board the brig Alert, captain Hatchard, from Turks Island, for sale by William Pennock. Dec. 21.
FOR SALE, On board the sloop Merit, at Campbell's Wharf, Stone Lime, and first quality English Hay, brought under deck.—The said SLOOP will take freight for any port in the Chesapeake.—Apply to the master on board. Dec 21 3*
The CARGO of the British Brig Meanwell, from St. Kitts—Consisting of Prime SUGAR and MOLASSES, For Sale, by C. & F. Whittle. Dec. 5.
Phoenix Fire-Office, Norfolk.  NOTICE. The following Policies issued from this Office expire in the month of December, viz.   283,169 283,174  170 175  171 176  172 177  173 178  Richard Taylor, Agent. December 19.
Phoenix Fire Office, No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK.
INSURANCE UPON SHIPS.  NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina.   One month 12 1/2 cents per $100  Two do. 20 do.  Three do. 25 do.  Four do. 30 do.  Five do. 35 do.  Six do. 40 do.  Seven do. 45 do.  Eight do. 50 do.  Nine do. 55 do.  Ten do. 60 do.  Eleven do. 65 do.  Twelve do. 70 do.  The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo. Richard Taylor, Agent. Dec. 19.
The Members of the Dismal Swamp Company, are requested to meet at Suffolk on the 28th of December. That place is preferred for a meeting, because it is a very short distance from the land, and the members will have a better opportunity of information as to the whole business of the company than at any other place.—Those who may not attend will be pleased to give powers to others to act for them. William Nelson, John Bracken, Corbin Griffin, Managers. Dec. 2.
At the particular request of some of the Members, the Meeting is postponed to the 17th of January, and also Williamsburg appointed instead of Suffolk. Wm. Nelson, J. Bracken, Corbin Griffin, 1171HJ December 19.
FOR SALE, by the Subscriber, 50 tierces RICE; 30 bales COTTON. GEORGE RAINCOCK. Dec. 16. 1m
FOR RENT. That convenient BRICK HOUSE in Market Square, at present occupied in part by Mr. Fabre—it is well calculated for two Grocery Stores below, and will be neatly fitted above for the residence of families—possession given the first of January. Apply to William A. Armistead. Dec 14 3w
To be Hired out from 1st of January, A WOMAN, who is an excellent washer and house servant generally, and a good plain cook.—Apply to the Editor of the Ledger. Dec. 14. tf
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Cary, deceased, formerly of York Town, are requested to present them to the subscriber, for settlement; and all those persons who are indebted to the estate of said Cary, are desired to make immediate settlement—No further indulgence can be allowed. Thomas Griffin, adm'r. York-Town, Dec. 7. 1808. 2w
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Alexander Macauley, deceased, formerly of York Town, are again called upon for settlement of their debts—Suits will be commenced against all debtors indiscriminately. Thomas Griffin, Surviving trustee of Alex. Macauley, dec. York-Town, Dec. 7, 1808. 2w
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops. The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the attention of the medical profession. Some professions have excelled in one department of the sciences, others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescription in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtue of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops. Large quantities have already been vendored, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 37, South Second-Street, Philadelphia. The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:  Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton. I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wife was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when an application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed. I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficial act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.  Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland. I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a fever, and the Gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, bathed them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.  Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor. I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plumb Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatism pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatism affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR. The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk. ALSO,  DR. ROBERTSON'S  Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters. Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in relieving weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders.  PRO BONO PUBLICO.  Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet—Also for cleaning harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse. The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. Where also may be had,  THE IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly
Norfolk Borough, At a quarterly session court held the 28th day of November, 1808. The Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, PLAINTIFFS, Against Felix Corran, Michael Corran, Noble and Arbuthnott, & Co and Theodowick Armitstead, DEFENDANTS. THE defendant Felix Corran not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Felix Corran do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next and answer the bill of the Plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Michael Corran, Noble and Arbuthnott, & Co and Theodowick Armitstead, who have effects of the said Felix Corran in their hands do not pay, convey away or secrete such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy, (Teste,) Wm. Sharp, c. c. Dec. 2.
SUGARS. 200 boxes White and Brown Cuba SUGARS, For Sale, by Cocke & Sanford. Dec. 12. 6t
THE Cells appropriated to the reception of Male Patients in the Lunatic Hospital being all full, no more can be received until further notice.—By order of the Court of Directors, William Russel, Clerk. Williamsburg, Nov. 28. 1m Dec 12
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st day of January, The HOUSE at present occupied by Mr. Argote, near the Virginia Bank.—Apply to Edward Roberts. December 9 tf
DR. ROBERTSON'S  Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health. Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the stomach; also a certain cure for the Dysentery, Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c. The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.  Certificate of Mr. William Julian, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an incontrovertible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health. I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me to such a state that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business. I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION. MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia. SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head-ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before.—As I consider your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES. MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES.  Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON. MR. T. W. DYOTT. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia. DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I will you to publish the following: About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which rested on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE. MR. DYOTT. November 11. The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 23. lawly
FRESH GOODS.  WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received, Cambricks and Common Callicoes, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c. ALSO, A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad CLOTHS, and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9. tf
A BARGAIN OFFERED. In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land.—The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory.—It has also the advantage of several good landings.—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec 7. tf
FALL GOODS.  WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received a general assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, Which they will sell at very reduced prices for CASH, by Wholesale and Retail, at No 76, Main-street. October 19. tf
COW POCK. DOCTOR BALFOUR informs those persons who have not had the Small Pox, and who are anxious to avoid being susceptible of it (as it is said to exist in the county of Princess Anne about Nott's Island, and there has been a case in Richmond,) that he now has several arms with a genuine vaccine pock, fit to inculcate from. He will take a young man as a Student of physician. Nov. 16. tf
FOR RENT,  THE BRICK STORE, Lately occupied by Mrs. Cox, facing the Market. Apply to Messrs. Wood & Hastings, or Robert Taylor, sen'r. Dec. 5.
FOR RENT, That delightful little FARM, Belonging to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, situated on Elizabeth River and Tanner's Creek, adjoining the land of the quarantine house, containing about 65 acres, the greatest part of which is cleared and fit for immediate culture; has on it a good comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, &c. for a small family, a most excellent garden, apple and peach orchard, and its convenience to the best fish, oysters, and Norfolk market, must render it desirable and valuable. For terms apply to D. R. Waddy.
ALSO, FOR RENT,  A TRACT OF LAND, Containing about 260 acres, in the county of Princess Anne, adjoining the tract now advertised for sale by Mr. Tully Robinson. This tract is well timbered and well worth the attention of a good farmer, who might in a short time put it in a state of high cultivation. And for Hire,  A Valuable BLACKSMITH, With a complete set of Tools. For terms apply as above, or to Capt. Thomas Calvert, near Kempsville. Dec. 12. tf
For SALE, or will be Bartered for Tobacco, 78 puns. choice Old Demarara RUM, James Young. October 19. tf
To BURLWELL WILKS, Esq. Brunswick County. SIR, HAVING seen a challenge directed by you to Gen. Ridgely of Maryland, wherein you except no horse which he might name—I will run my Colt Sir Solomon by Tickle Toby, against your celebrated Horse Potomac by Diomed, or any other horse in the United States of America, four mile heats, agreeable to the New-Market rules, over the NEW Course at Norfolk, on the first Tuesday in June, 1809, for the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, or any other amount which you may choose to name. I will also bind myself to procure you good Stables and Litter, and pay all reasonable expenses. Caleb Boush. Princess-Anne, Dec. 5. 1808. P. S. I shall expect to hear from you through the same medium, on or before the first day of February next. C. B.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the British brig Euphemia, from Liverpool, 210 ton Stowed SALT. Robert Dickson. Dec. 5.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Back-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET. The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cossacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1. tf
FOR SALE, 30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated over the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana.—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 8. lawly
For SALE, or will be Bartered, in part for Tobacco, Flour, or Naval Stores, 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 hds. MOLASSES, 500 sacks Liverpool SALT, 5000 bushels Caliz SALT, superior quality, 23 crates QUEENS WARE. James Young. October 21. tf
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those having claims to render them properly attested, to D. R. WADDEY, Adm'r. Nov. 16. tf
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.