Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-07-19 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 19, 1805.
18543
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[NO. 2.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1805.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Legwood, Lead, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, St. Mart., Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3 1-2. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 1-4. In the Mediterranean, 4 1-2. Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, 3 1-2. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas, 4 1-2. Jamaica and Honduras, 8. Porto Rico, 6. Havana, 4 1-2. Cape-Francois, (unarmed), 4 1-2. Ports in the Bite of Leagone, 4 1-2. Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, 4 1-2. Persia, India, and China, 2. Coasters, 2.
Prices of Stocks.
Virginia Bank, 15 dolls. per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 15 per cent. advance. United States Bank, 500 dolls. per share. Exchange on London, 5 per cent under par.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The good Ship SHEFFIELD, Captain Josiah Cowper, About 450 Hogsheads burthen, expected from Philadelphia in fifteen days, when she will be in immediate readiness for the reception of a cargo. A full freight, or partial shipments will be accepted. For terms apply to Messrs. William & Henry Havall, of Petersburg, or to John Cowper.
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The Schooner BELLONA, DAVID PATTER, Master:— Will take in from 7 to 800 barrels. For terms apply to Moses Myers.
FOR PORT GLASGOW, The fast-sailing British m'd Ship LADY NELSON, ROBERT MALLISTER, Master, expected to sail by the 1st August, 75 hds. tobacco, and some cotton will be received on freight, if immediate application is made to Robert Maitland & Co.
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP ROBA & BETSEY, William J. Richardson, Master, Will sail with all convenient speed, two-thirds of her cargo being engaged. For freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or to the subscriber.
WANTED TO CHARTER, A BRITISH SHIP of 250 to 300 Hogsheads—And An AMERICAN one of the same description. C. & F. Whittle.
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP Of from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with Lumber, for a port in Jamaica—Immediate despatch will be given. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co.
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship TICONIC, Burthen about 300 hogsheads Tobacco— For terms, apply to Moses Myers.
FOR CHARTER, The American Ship REUNION, Burthen 280 tons— he will be ready for the reception of a cargo in fifteen days. Warren Asbley.
WHO HAS ON BOARD SAID SHIP, 3000 Bushels Coarse SALT.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, JOSEPH BENTIN, Master:— Burthen 175 tons, or 230 hogsheads tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana & Co.
FOR LONDON, The Ship MENTOR, STEPHEN WATERMAN, Master:— Burthen 350 hogsheads tobacco—Will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days, and will sail by the last of this month. She is a very fine vessel of 18 months old, and well found in every respect. For freight or passage, apply to Freeland & Gillies, in Petersburg, or to N. Heron.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The Schooner VIRGINIA, WILLIAM FORSYTH, Master:— Burthen 1200 barrels, a good vessel, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to Edward Roberts.
TOMORROW, WILL BE LANDED, On Gibson's Wharf, jr. m'd Schooner Bee, George Poulton, Master, from Tenerife.
THE SAID SCHOONER, is offered for sale, or charter—burthen 75 tons, a staunch vessel. Apply as above. July 8. Robert Gibson.
FOR Freight or Charter, The fine new American Ship MECHANICK, V. BAGLEY, Master, burthen 250 tons, or about 350 hds. tobacco, now ready for the reception of a cargo.
ALSO, The fine new Brig MERRIMACK, BATCHELOR, Master, burthen 145 tons, or about 1400 barrels flour, now ready for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Robert Gibson.
FOR LONDON, The American ship ABERDEEN, WILLIAM MORGAN, Master:— Burthen about 450 hogsheads tobacco—Intended to sail by the 1st of August—can take on freight about 200 hogsheads tobacco, and 50 bales cotton. For terms apply to J. & W. Southgate.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship ALEXANDER, MILES KING, Master:— Will sail in all the mouth of July—part of her cargo being engaged. For freight of the remainder, or passage, apply to J. & W. SOUTHGATE.
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The American Ship REBECCA, GILBERT FOWLER, Master:— Burthen 450 hogsheads tobacco, in complete order to receive a cargo, and will be ready in 15 days. For terms, apply to Phinehas Dana & Co.
10,000 Bushels coarse white packing SALT. For Sale, on moderate terms, if taken from alongside. July 15.
FOR CHARTER, The British Ship DUNROBIN CASTLE, JOHN M'BRIDE, Master:— Burthen 280 tons, carries 14 guns and men suitable. Clyde, or Liverpool, will be preferred. Robertson & Brown.
FOR BREMEN, The good fast sailing Ship COMMERCE, JACOB ADAMS, Master:— Will sail in about twenty days—80 to 100 hogsheads can be taken on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers.
A few passengers can be accommodated. Apply as above. July 12.
PARASOLS & UMBRELLAS. TWO CASES FASHIONABLE PARASOLS & UMBRELLAS, Just received from Philadelphia, and for Sale, below the usual prices. Jacob Klein.
LANDING THIS DAY, ON NEWTON'S WHARF, The Cargo of the Schooner DIANA, — Batfir, Master, from St. Bartholomew, 22 Hogsheads, 22 Barrels, } CHOICE SUGAR. 9 Hogsheads RUM. 5 Pipes TENERIFFE WINE. And a parcel Manufactured IRON WARE. Moses Myers.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will pass come forward for immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. P. Henop.
N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, and ROBERT C. JENNINGS, and CO. under the firm of SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12.
SPRING GOODS. PHILIP HENOP, Has Received, by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a complete and extensive assortment of FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS. CONSISTING OF FINE Corded and Tape-Stripe Furniture and Cambric Dimities; 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12-4 Table Cloths; 9-8 and 6-4 Plain, Book, Cambric, and Jacquet Muslins; Coloured and Embossed Cambric Muslins; 4-4 and 6-4 Elegant Laced Cambric and Leno Muslins; Leno and Laced Shawls; Ladies Silk-Netted Parasols and Canopy Umbrellas; 6-4 Tamboured and Sattin-Sprunged Muslins; Checked Pulicat and Blue Romual Handkerchiefs; Madras do; Plain, Drabs, and Twilled-Stripe Naukens; Cotton Cassimeres; Granderels do; Sewing Silk; Mens' Best Beaver Gloves; Cotton and Silk Suspender; Net and Elastic do; Gilt Pins; lb. Pins assorted; and Gentlemens' Best London Hats.
JUST RECEIVED, via NEW-YORK. 4-4, 6-4, and 7-4 Plain and Damasked Silk Handkerchiefs and Shawls, with netted Fringes; Long Silk Shawls, do. do; Chambray Muslins; Common and Fine Calicoes, and Plaid Chintz; Figured Blue Silk; Black Striped Sattin; India and French Back and Coloured Lustings; Handsome Italian Plaid; Extra Silk Gloves, assorted; Flesh Coloured Pic Nic Mitts and Gloves; Plain White, Flesh Coloured, and Black, Laced and Sanded Silk Stockings; Superfine Laced and Sanded White Cotton do; White Net Cotton, Leno, and Black Lace Veils; Floss, Thread and Embroidering Silk; Silk and Cotton Cords and Tassels; Cotton Trimming; Black, Blue, Pink, White, and Yellow Crape; Linen Cambric; Long Lawns; Pink, Blue, and Buff Cambric-Muslins; Ladies Black Morocco and Coloured Kid Slippers; Apron Checks; Plain Paper and Tiffany Fans:— TOGETHER WITH A great variety of other Fancy Goods of the most fashionable kinds imported: A few bales of English and German Osnaburgs, and Ticklenburgs; Linen Checks; India Cottons; Bandana Handkerchiefs; &c. &c. &c. ALL OF WHICH HE WILL SELL, ON THE LOWEST TERMS, BY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL. April 25.
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE. Gilliat & Mackinder. April 3.
FOR SALE, On board the ship Rebecca, A FEW THOUSAND BUSHELS BONAVISTA SALT. JAMES HERRON. July 17.
FOR SALE, At 60 and 90 days. 50 Puncheons 3rd. proof RUM. 30 Hogsheads Prime SUGAR. 25 do. 2nd. quality do. 10 Pipes GIN. William D. Lamb. July 17.
LANDING From on board the Schooner JONS, from Guadalupe—and for Sale, SIXTY-SIX HOGSHEADS, AND A FEW BARRELS MUSCOVADO SUGAR. Moses Myers. July 12.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale at the Book Stores of BONSAL, CONRAD & Co. and A. C. JORDAN & Co. Price 62 1-2 Cents. REVOLUTIONARY ANNALS, Or History of the French Revolution, from the Convocation of the States-General to the peace of Amiens.
PART THE FIFTH. Translated from the MS. of J. H. de Croiséuil, By L. H. GIRARDIN, Professor of Modern Languages, &c. &c. in William and Mary College. July 12.
FOR SALE, 100 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 12 Casks do. GLASSWARE. Just received by the ship Charleston, from Liverpool. A. Maclure. May 31.
250 Barrels Superfine, 250 do. Fine, 100 do. X Midlings, 150 do. do. } FLOUR. 50 do. Ship, 90 do. Navy, } BREAD. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 3000 Pieces YELLOW NANKKEEN 10 Boxes Imperial, 10 Boxes Young Hyson, 12 do. Hyson, } TEA. } ENTITLED TO DRAWBACK. ALSO ON HAND, 30000 lbs. Mocha COFFEE, entitled to drawback. French BRANDY, in Pipes. Holland and Country GIN, in do. Leaf SUGAR, per Hogshead. Fine Old L. P. Madeira WINE, in Pipes, Hhds. and quarter Casks.—And 500 Barrels Superfine FLOUR—Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. June 27.
NANKKEENS AND TEAS. 5000 Pieces Yellow NANKKEENS, of the first Chop. 30 Chests Hyson and Imperial TEAS. Both entitled to drawback.—For sale by Martin Fisk. WHO HAS THIS DAY LANDING, From the Ship Charleston, Cant. Hall from Liverpool. 100 Crates QUEENS WARE, well assorted. May 29.
WANTED, Two Hundred Cords Wharf Wood, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to Thomas Warren. May 29.
JUST RECEIVED, For the Ship Reunion, from Albany, and for sale by the Subscriber, 200 Hogsheads Choice RED WINE. 3,500 Bushels SALT. Moses Myers. July 8.
112 Puncheons high proof Grenada RUM, Landing this day on our wharf, from on board the Schooner Thomas. C. & F. Whittle. July 8.
State of North-Carolina, } Superior Court of Law Edenton District, } and Equity—April Term, 1805. WILLS COWPER, vs. Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, Wm. Vaughan, Slaughter, as the President and Directors or the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, and William Davies, William Plume, and Theoderick Armistead, Defendants. The Defendants in the above cause having failed to appear and put in their answer to the Complainants Bill of complaint, and it being made appear to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, William Vaughan, Slaughter, William Davies, William Plume, and Theoderick Armistead, are not to be found in this State; It is therefore ordered, that unless they do appear and put in their answer to the said Bill of Complaint, on or before the first day of our said Court of Equity, to be held for the District of Edenton, at the Court-House in the Town of Edenton, on the Sixth Day of October next, that the said Bill shall then be taken pro confesso and act for hearing experts—And it is further ordered that the Clerk and Master of this Court do cause this order to be published in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, for the space of three weeks successively, that the said Defendants may have notice thereof. By Order, Alex. Millen, C. & M. E. E. D. 9t 813
Avis aux Français. LE SOUS-COMMISSAIRE des relations Commerciales de France, à la résidence de Norfolk en Virginie, informe les Citoyens Français, que ceux d'entre eux qui auront de demandes à faire, doivent s'adresser aux Commissaires: & que, dorénavant, les demandes adressées directement au Ministre de France près les Etats Unis, resteront sans réponse. OSTER. June 15. 1aw3 764

TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 19, 1802.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY.—Yesterday the drawing of this Lottery terminated in a manner equally unexpected and unpleasant.—As few tickets remained, it was certain that the drawing would finish in the early part of the day; the ten thousand dollar prize had not been drawn, and the last drawn ticket being a prize of ten thousand dollars, made this day's drawing extremely interesting—accordingly a large concourse of persons were assembled, expectation was on tiptoe, and speculation great, tickets sold towards the latter part of the drawing at three hundred dollars each. About twelve o'clock the drawing finished, but behold there was no ten thousand dollar prize in the wheel.—This circumstance occasioned no small degree of astonishment to all present, and to none more than the Managers, who knew that it was put into the wheel.—An examination immediately took place, when the mystery was cleared up; it appeared clearly, that there had been a mistake in calling the ten thousand dollar prize, a five hundred dollar prize, as there is one more five hundred dollar prize recorded than was put in the wheel.—This mistake, for a mistake it can only be supposed, is attended with some uneasiness; in addition to which, it appears, there is one number short, not having been put into the wheel.—From what we can understand, the Lottery will be re-drawn.
By Captain Farwell, of the ship Spy, in 14 days from Guadalupe, we learn, that the day before he sailed, the Governor informed him, that he was determined that all Americans which were in future taken trading to or from St. Domingo, should be put to death, and that official orders to that effect, would issue the next day.
In the Spy came passengers, Captains Harding, of this port; Gillies, of New-York; and Gilpin, of Baltimore, with their crews; the vessels which they commanded had been some time since captured.
Captain F. says, that in Guadalupe, it was generally imagined, that the fleet had sailed for France.
FROM THE REPERTORY.
Care ought to be taken that our newspapers do not spoil our English. Every body reads them, and of course every body will be either disgusted with their faults or adopt them for authorities.
If it be not incorrect it is not affected and queer to say, Mr. J*** arrived passenger on the ship Florida? As a large ship will contain several hundred men, I should think one man might be supposed to go in the ship and cabin too, and not like a barnacle stick upon the bottom, or like lumber exposed to the weather on the deck. Let affectation, which always looks a good deal like meanness, vanity and hypocrisy, let affectation be discarded, and in future let passengers arrive, as formerly, snug and sheltered in a ship.
A writer over the signature of Zanga, is another buckram expression. Custom justifies and therefore requires us to say, a writer under such a signature.* The Connecticut papers are remarkable for telling us that a number of great characters came to town in the stage coach. A man not infrequently finds when he travels, that his character goes before him, and sometimes an unfortunate traveller leaves his character behind him. Now, this being permitted, it is quite clear that the aforesaid characters in the stage did not arrive alone without their lawful owner. The thing might be, for did not Mr. Jefferson send his character across the seas to his dear friend Tom Paine, and did not Callender keep it locked up in his chest.
If a house burns down, which you know, Mr. Printer, is generally occasioned by fire, our Gazettes inform us that the edifice fell a prey to the devouring element. Is not this high flown nonsense?
An Obituary Notice translated into our mother tongue means that somebody died. But as death kills some one or another every day, an obituary notice gives a sort of epick grandeur to the event. The French are very Homeric in their accounts of the slain in battle. They make every dead man bite the dust. Instead of all Greek and Latin words, so hard for common readers to understand, would it not be well to lay aside, in future, our Obituary Notices, and our Necrology, &c. and, in imitation of our late allies, head the list of deaths with Bit the dust.
These observations which censure only a few foolish expressions, and merely by way of sample of many others worthy of censure, are not addressed to Tony Pasquin, nor to the imported editors who understand English as little as they like it. But we have so many native editors and well conducted newspapers, and they have so much influence on the taste as well as politics of the nation, that a friendly hint is deemed necessary to point out a few faults. Common events cannot be related too simply and plainly, and too much vigilance cannot be used to prevent those corruptions and provincialisms which we have reason to fear will make our language as it is now written and spoken unintelligible to our posterity.
* This silly affectation, "over a signature" has been often, and scholastically, exposed by Mr. Colesman of New-York—It is one of many ridiculous innovations which the friends of New style in America have made upon the rules of the English language. Even Mr. Jefferson, fond as he is of creating new idioms, would have been ashamed, when Secretary of State, to write to a foreign Ambassador, with such a commencement as—"I have this moment received a letter over your Excellency's signature"—It is just as affected and as improper to use such a phrase in one case as in another.—Ledger.
The combined fleet.—Captain Stone arrived here yesterday, from Canton, spoke the ship Mount Vernon, of and from North Carolina, June 15, in lat. 26, 2, long. 61; and was informed, that the day before the Mount Vernon fell in with the French and Spanish fleet of 22 sail and that they were then about 50 leagues to the north, or in lat. 28, 32, long. 61, 80. Bermuda lies in lat. 32, 20, long. 64, 30; the fleets, therefore, must have borne S. E. by S. from that Island, and about 270 miles distant. We are of opinion they are bound back to Europe; as they were working up into the latitude of Bermuda to clear the trade winds, and will most probably pass over the south part of the Grand bank; and then bear away for Toulon or Cadiz. Boston post.
The United States brig Syren, Steward, sailed from Gibraltar May 7, for New-York, and was afterwards spoken in lat. 36, long. 17, 57.
BRIDGE-TOWN, (BARB.) JUNE 25.
Rear admiral the honourable Alexander Cochrane, in his majesty's ship Northumberland; and his majesty's ship Jason, capt. Champlain; Barbados, capt. Morris, Pheasant, capt. Henderson; and Lily, capt. Morris, arrived here on Saturday, and came to in Carlisle Bay, in the course of the afternoon. The Alligator, capt. Collier, arrived yesterday, in company with a Spanish brig, from Spain bound to the Havanna, which she had captured, but not being able to work into the bay, bore up for St. Vincent.
Lieutenant-general sir William Myers and suit arrived on board the Northumberland, and his army which he so gallantly and promptly volunteered with lord Nelson, have again taken up their quarters at St. Ann's, having returned by the above ships; the 96th regiment excepted, which is left to strengthen the garrison at Antigua.
By these arrivals we learn, that lord Nelson, to his own great disappointment and that generally of his fleet, and the army embarked with him, not having found the enemy at Trinidad, proceeding in quest of him, touched at Antigua on the 12th inst. where his fleet came to in the evening, and having landed one regiment, and shifted the rest of the troops to the Northumberland, &c. got under way again next morning, still hoping to trace the enemy's route. The Netly schooner, which had charge of the Antigua homeward-bound trade, consisting of 14 sail, which left that island on the 8th inst. was at this time returning into port, her convoy having, a few hours after sailing, unfortunately fallen into the enemy's hands.
Lord Nelson spoke this vessel, and received information from her of the capture and of the situation of the enemy, who was then supposed to be off Bermuda, removing the prisoners, and securing the prizes; some of their ships being at the same time taking in live stock from that Island. The gallant admiral instantly made the signal that he had "tidings of the enemy," and followed it up with such others as communicated every necessary arrangement and disposition for the DETERMINED FIGHT. With crowded sail and favouring wind, his whole fleet bent their course as they had been advised; and from the best calculations, it was judged that he could not be more than 36 hours astern of them; so that a general expectation and sanguine hope is still entertained, that he will yet bring these (as they boast themselves,) "proud Sons of War," whom their Corsican tyrant vaunts, "shall dry up the channels of British prosperity and commerce," TO BATTLE, and teach them, that Nelson and Victory are synonymous.
Admiral Cochrane, although of necessity obliged to resume his station here, nevertheless offered his ship to lord Nelson, and would have shifted his flag to a frigate; but his lordship deemed it inadvisable to deprive this vigilant officer of his line of battle ship, expressing his thanks for the offer, and conceived his victory as secure with 11, as with 12 sail of the line.
BOSTON, JULY 8.
MEDITERRANEAN AFFAIRS.
All the force to be employed the ensuing season in the chastisement of Tripoli, has sailed for its point of destination. This offensive project, in our opinion never was a wise one:—But if force is able to effect the object desired by our government, we think that force will speedily be assembled before Tripoli—It will be composed as follows:—
   SHIPS. GUNS. COMMANDERS.     President 44 { Commodore S. Barron, Captain Cox.   Constitution 44 Captain Rogers.   Essex 32 Captain J. Barron.   Constellation 36 Captain G. H. Campbell.   Congress 36 Captain L. Decatur.   John Adams 32 Captain Shaw.   Syren 18 Captain Stewart.   Argus 18 Captain Hull.   Vixen 16 Captain Smith.   Nautilius [sch.] 16 Captain J. Dent.   Enterprise [sch.] 16 Captain T. Robinson.    Besides the above, are two gun-boats captured from the Tripolitans, carrying one [copper] 29-pounder, and two brass howitzers; each ten gun-boats, each carrying two long 32 pounders, cutter rigged; two bomb-ketches, each carrying one 13-inch mortar and four nine-pounders.
The rendezvous of this respectable force is at Malta; where our officers receive every support and civility in the power of the British administration there; to give; and this too by order of that British government, which Mr. Jefferson's hiring editors from Boston to Savannah (with the exception of one at Richmond) are in the daily habit of abusing by every blackguard epithet in their power to bestow:—And who show the most childish exultation at every instance of ill success which attends the nation, notwithstanding all that has been prated about "equal and exact justice to all nations."
NEW-HAVEN, JULY 2.
On Wednesday last the ship Mohawk, owned by Gad Peck, and Smith, Woodward and Co. arrived in this port. The Mohawk, bound from Martinico to New-York, by the way of St. Thomas, with a valuable cargo, principally of sugars, was captured on the 7th of April by a British frigate, carried into Tortola, and condemned as a lawful prize. Hersentence of condemnation was grounded on an order of the court of St. James, issued on the 24th of January, 1803—"directing the commanders of their ships of war and privateers not to seize any neutral vessels which shall be carrying on trade, directly between the colony of the enemy and the neutral colony to which the vessel belongs, and laden with the property of the inhabitants of such neutral colony," &c.—leaving the commanders of the British ships of war and privateers to imply an order to capture, and the vice-admiralty court an authority to condemn, provided the neutral vessel was bound to any other neutral colony than the one to which she belonged.
The evidence exhibited before the vice-admiralty court, to prove that the Mohawk was bound in fact from Martinico to St. Thomas, with a view of selling her sugars, &c. there, was derived principally from letters which capt. Peck had written to his owners, advising them of the reduced prices of American property at Martinico, and of his intentions to leave his cargo there; take in a cargo of sugars and proceed to St. Thomas; and then return to Martinico, receive the avails of his outward bound cargo, and proceed to New-York. These letters were intercepted by the British privateers, and lodged in the hands of the agent for the captors at Tortola.
In the mean time, the rise of American produce at Martinico, and the danger apprehended from the English fleet, which was expected soon to hover around the island, induced capt. Peck to abandon his former designs, to sell his cargo, receive its avails, and return to New-York. His object in touching at St. Thomas, was merely to settle an account respecting a quantity of corn meal previously deposited there for sale.
The order of the British government is so extraordinary in itself, and so extensively injurious to the mercantile interests of the United States in its consequences, that it deserves some attention.
The laws of nations require nothing of neutrals, when others are at war, but strictly to observe their neutrality. If a neutral power supplies one of the
belligerent nations with provisions, and denies them to the other, it would plainly be a breach of neutrality; because the neutral power acts the part of an ally in supplying the wants and strengthening the hands of the former, and the part of an enemy in withholding the same aid from the latter.
But the government of Great Britain do not pretend in their order that the United States were carrying on trade contrary to the right enjoyed by neutrals. They say "In consideration of the present state of commerce, we are pleased hereby to direct," &c. The reason of the order, if there is any beyond the will and the power of those who conceived it, seems to be founded on the idea that the exportation of the produce of a French island to a neutral country, other than one to which the vessel belongs, will promote the interest of the French nation, by opening a wider market for the produce of the French colonies, and consequently by increasing its demand, and enhancing its price. But will not the same reason extend with equal force to the prohibition of neutrals to trade directly from an enemy's port, in any and every part of the enemy's empire to their own? And have not the government of Great Britain the same right to prohibit this branch of commerce as the other, whenever they please? And if it be true that this is a right of the British government, have not the French and Spaniards the same right on the same principles to pursue the same course whenever they please?—The consequence is, that the commerce of the United States must be mostly confined to our own coast, or our property exposed every moment to the depredations of the belligerent powers.—A situation far more deplorable than a state of actual hostility.
The government of the United States certainly have it in their power, at present, to command a free trade. Whether they entertain a disposition to exercise their power, may indeed admit of a reasonable doubt. It certainly would not be for the interest of Great Britain to suffer a moment's suspension of the commercial intercourse between that country and this. But it would be less injuries to the United States, than to submit implicitly to the commercial regulations of any foreign power.
Tortola, says capt. Peck, is a nest of pirates. During the 60 days I remained there, not a single vessel arrived for the purpose of trade, but many to receive, perhaps, their final doom. The inhabitants, poor, miserable, indolent beings, live in mere cottages, and riot upon the spoils of American commerce.
The officers of government are singularly ingenious in devising means to charge fees, commissions, &c. inasmuch that an honest man will almost consent that his vessel and cargo should be condemned, rather than see her plundered under the colour of law and right.
NEW-YORK, JULY 12.
The ship Orlando, arrived yesterday from Malaga, on the 23d ult. in lat. 34, 38, long. 62, 20, fell in with the French fleet consisting of 22 sail, mostly ships of the line, standing to the north with the wind at east. The Orlando was boarded by a boat from the Achilles of 84 guns, and treated politely; the officer in the boat informed that they were from the West Indies, and full of troops, but would not tell their destination.
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 13.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Martinique, to his brother in this city, dated
"ST. PIERRES, June 25."
"You will no doubt expect some news of the French and British fleets in these seas. You will be therefore informed that admiral Villeneuve is on his return to France, with 20 sail of the line and some frigates. It is confidently reported and generally believed here, that admiral Nelson, with 12 sail of the line and eight frigates, is now in pursuit of him."
LEXINGTON, (Ken.) June 18.
The party of discovery, under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark, left the mouth of the Missouri on the 19th day of May 1804. An express with despatches from their winter quarters, which left them the 14th April, has returned to St. Louis. By the express, letters were received from Captain Clark to his correspondents in Kentucky. A gentleman from Jefferson county, has obligingly favoured the editor of the Kentucky Gazette with the following account, which he obtained from one of the men who returned with the express, and from letters from some of the party. They fortified themselves in November last, on the bank of the Missouri, 1600 miles from the mouth, by actual measurement, in latitude 47, 21 north; called then Fort Mandan, after a nation of Indians who reside in the neighbourhood, and who have been very friendly to them.—On their passage up, they were delighted with the beautiful appearance of the country for about 200 leagues, or to the mouth of the river La Plate, which comes in from the south; after which, to their winter quarters, it is described not to be so fertile. The person who brought the despatches, speaks of the opening made by the river, being about one mile wide with high cliffs on each side. The bed of the river occupies about a fourth part of it, the remainder of the bottom is entirely composed of coarse sand, covered with cotton wood. This bottom is continually giving way either on one side or the other, and gaining on the opposite side. The cliffs in some places are covered with red cedar, which, with the cotton and a few small black ash trees, is the only timber described to be in that country.—From the heights there is not a tree or twig to be seen, as far as the sight can extend, or as they have explored. Out from the river the land goes perfectly level, with but few exceptions—and the plains covered with grass. They passed the mouths of a number of streams, the most of which had names given by the French.—One they have named Floyd's river, to perpetuate the name of a young man, of their party. Named Charles Floyd, who died much regretted on the 20th August. They represent the Indians to have been friendly, with but a few exceptions. The Sioux are the most numerous, are organized in bands bearing different names, move about from place to place, from the banks of the river out to the plains, in pursuit of game and plunder, having no fixed place of residence, and in a continual state of warfare.—These were the most troublesome Indians to the party of discovery, as they expressed a jealousy, lest they would supply their enemies higher up with arms, &c.—The higher up they went, the more friendly they found the savages, and the better armed.—They have a more regular trade with the North West company, and Hudson bay company; which supplies come to them by the way Lake Winnepeck. The Mandanes cultivate corn, which is of a small kind, from whom the party was supplied during the winter, and their hunters kept them in abundance of meat.
Buffaloes are said to be in great numbers, and of large size.—Two description of deer are described; those resembling the common kind of this country being larger, and the tails 18 inches long, and the hair much longer on their bodies; the other kind having a black tail. Elks and goats are numerous. The grouse, or prairie hen, are in plenty; and before the closing of the river in the fall, water fowls in abundance. Fish scarce, and those principally of the cat kind. Some of the white bear skins, had been brought to the fort by visiting Indians from higher up; but the party had seen none of those animals. The Indians keep horses, which are used entirely for the chase, and in war.
From such information as they have received of the country above, it is about 600 miles to the great falls, which are made by a hedge of mountains, called
Rocky Mountain, in which it is presumed the Missouri terminates. At their winter quarters the river is nearly a quarter of a mile wide: is equally as muddy as at its mouth, and has continued its rapidity with very little alteration, as high as they have gone, though it has become considerably more shallow, so that they will not be able to take their large barge any higher. From what information they have obtained of the course of the upper part of the river, the most are at the Northwardly part.—From where they wintered to the falls, is nearly a South course. The description given by M'Kenzie, of the head waters of the river, is accurate.
They have sent on to the President of the United States, an accurate journal, with a map of the country through which they passed.
Six of the party were sent back—the party now consists of 28 men, exclusive of the two officers. They have enjoyed perfect health—not one having been sick, except the unfortunate young man before mentioned, and he was taken off in a few hours with a cramp in his stomach. The greatest friendship has existed with the party; and the men who have returned, speak in the highest terms of the humanity, and uncommon pains and attention of both the captains, Lewis and Clark, towards the whole of them; and that they left them in good spirits fully convinced that they would winter on the Pacifick Ocean.
They were told of six nations of Indians they would have to pass, before they would arrive at the falls, from only one of which they apprehended any difficulty—they are called the Snake tribe, and reside high up.
Curiosities of different kinds; live beasts, birds, several boxes of minerals, a pair of uncommon rams horns, from the rocky mountain, scions of a new discovered berry, called the buffalo berry, &c. have been brought on by the returned party, and deposited with the commanding officer at St. Louis, to be sent by him to the President.
We expect in a few days further particulars relative to this interesting voyage.
CHARLESTON, July 8.
Capt. Boichaz, arrived yesterday in 6 days from Havanna, informs us that at 2 o'clock on Friday 1st, off Savannah, he witnessed an engagement between a French privateer and an English merchant ship—the action lasted about 45 minutes, when the privateer sheered off, and left the ship to pursue her course. The privateer is a fore-top-sail schooner, and is undoubtedly one of those which have been cruising off this port lately, and the one which was chased to the southward on Tuesday night last, by the Driver sloop of war—she mounts 10 guns. The English ship was probably the Margaret, guineaman, which is momentarily expected from New-Providence, July 9.
A gentleman who came passenger in the sloop Ranger (arrived on Sunday) from Auger-tine, informs, that on Tuesday morning last, between St. Simon's and Savannah, as soon as it was light, they observed a heavy smoke to the eastward, and shortly after discovered a large French schooner, mounting 18 or 20 guns, and apparently a great number of men on board, stand in for the shore, and a British ship of war in pursuit of her. The chase and firing of the ship continued for about two hours, when the schooner, being close in shore, hove to, and our informant thinks she anchored.—The ship immediately ceased firing, and continued to stand off and on; but they could not ascertain whether the privateer had struck her colours—they however plainly distinguished boats passing between them, and from the circumstance, little doubt remains of the schooner being captured. The ship mounted fifteen or sixteen guns on a side, and had more the appearance of a frigate than a sloop of war.
At one period the Frenchman ran so near the sloop Ranger, as to place her immediately between the privateer and the ship, when the latter ceased firing, until the sloop got out of the bearings of her guns.
Our informant further states, that he plainly saw several of the shot from the ship strike the privateer; and observed the Frenchmen dodging, the moment they saw the flashes from the ship's guns. The schooner did not return the fire of the ship, but manoeuvred in every possible way to make her escape; but the ship having got to windward, prevented her.
From the description given of the schooner, it is more than probable that she was the Mathilde, the strongest of the French privateers that have been cruising off our bar for some time past. The ship is supposed to be the Bacchante.
Capt. White informs, that a few days before he sailed, a Danish vessel arrived at Havanna from St. Thomas; the master of which reported, that on his passage, eastward of Cape Maise, (east end of Cuba) he fell in with three French line of battle ships which he supposed were bound for some of the ports of Cuba.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Friday, February 22.
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT. THE UNITED STATES vs SAMUEL CHASE.
Erratum—In our last—second line of Mr. Lee's speech, for first article, read fifth article.
SPEECH OF MR. LEE, CONTINUED.
I will now proceed to make some observations upon the sixth article of impeachment: "And whereas it is provided by the 24th section of the aforesaid act, intitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," that the laws of the several states, except where the constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States, shall otherwise require or provide, shall be regarded as the rules of decision in trials at common law, in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply; and whereas by the laws of Virginia, it is provided, that in cases not capital, the offender shall not be held to answer any presentment of a grand jury, until the court next succeeding that during which such presentment shall be made; yet the said Samuel Chase, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the said James T. Callender, did, at the court aforesaid, rule and adjudge the said Callender to trial, during the term at which he the said Callender, was presented and indicted, contrary to law in that case made and provided."
The charge in this article against the respondent, is in substance, that he, with intent to oppress, and procure the conviction of Callender, ruled him to trial during the term at which he was presented and indicted, contrary to the laws of Virginia, which it is alleged have provided that, in cases not capital, the offender shall not be held to answer any presentment of a grand jury until the next succeeding court.
This article it is admitted does contain an accusation of crime; but I hope I shall be able to satisfy this honourable court, that in that instance no crime or offence was committed. I shall undertake to show that no error in law was committed, and that if the judge had done otherwise, he would have been more liable to censure than he now is. If this be made to appear, as a supposed illegality of his conduct is the foundation of the charge, there will remain nothing to support the charge.
The accused judge had sworn to support the constitution of the United States, and to administer justice without respect to persons, and to perform all the duties of his office according to the laws of the

United States. If in ruling Callender to trial at the same term at which he was indicted, he acted according to law, the judge performed his duty and ought not to be charged with oppression.
The article may be understood as affirming, that there exists some law of Virginia which positively prohibits the trial of a misdemeanor at the same term at which the indictment is found. No such law has been produced, and I must be allowed to deny that any such law of Virginia exists. The act of assembly of 1788, which provides that "upon presentment by any grand jury of an offence not capital, the court shall order the clerk to issue a summons or other proper process against the person or persons offending, to appear and answer such presentment at the next court," appears to have given birth to the idea that an offender may not be tried for a misdemeanor at the same term at which he is indicted. It however does not warrant the position. When the party appears and answers an indictment, the trial may immediately take place, if so ruled by the court, who are vested with a discretion unfettered by any positive statute. The defence of this article may therefore be placed on two grounds, either of which will be sufficient. First. There is no law of Virginia which prohibits the trial of a misdemeanor at the same term the indictment is found; and secondly, if there be such a law, the same is not binding on the courts of the United States, in respect to offences against the United States.
With respect to the first ground, in addition to what was said it may be observed, that some instances have been proven, before this honourable court, of trials in the state courts of indictments for misdemeanors, at the same term they were found. Mr. Robertson stated two specific cases where the punishment might be imprisonment. These instances show there can have been no such positive prohibition by the laws of Virginia as the article of impeachment has alleged; however that may be, such a law, and that in the general practice of that state, there are some exceptions, or such a general practice would not be obligatory on the courts of the United States, which is the second ground of defence against this charge.
A great deal which has been said in relation to the 5th article, applies with equal force to the article now under discussion.
When the supreme court, by their rule of court deliberately formed, declared that the practice of the King's Bench should form outlines for the practice in their court, subject to the alterations they might make, it was reasonable and natural for the circuit court, composed of justices of the supreme court, to conduct its business upon the like principle. In the King's Bench, process may be returnable immediately. Gilbert's origin of King's Bench, p. 313, 2 Hawk. ch. 3, sec. 14. 4 Black. 319, and such is the practice if the offence is committed in the county where the court sits, but if the offence is committed in another county, the process may be returned to any day the court will appoint. The object of the court in using its discretion will be to insure the service of the process, and its due return by allowing sufficient time according to circumstances for that purpose. It is not denied that venire facias is a proper process in cases not capital, but it is not the only process that may be issued. Judge Blackstone, who wrote since Hawkins, in the passage cited declares, that a capias is a usual process from the King's Bench, and may be returnable at the pleasure of the court, but that in strictness there ought to be a venire facias where it is intended to proceed to outlawry. In the United States, under the statutes of congress, there can be no outlawry, and therefore the reason for awarding a venire in England, does not hold in the United States, in regard to proceedings in their courts. But let the practice of the King's Bench be as it may, it is merely to be used as an outline by our judges who will guide and direct themselves by the statutes of the United States, and will act in conformity to them. When process has been served, and the offender brought into court to answer an indictment already found, it is the duty of the court to proceed to the trial. Such will be shown to be the manifest direction of the laws of the United States. As to the laws of Virginia, it is repeated, there is no legislative act of that state which fixes positively the time of trying an indictment for a misdemeanor, and if there were, it would not bind the federal court. The time of a trial is not the trial , but a circumstance, which, as well as the place of trial, is subject to the laws of the United States.
But it has been said in support of this article, that in England it is not usual or according to the general course of proceedings, to try petty misdemeanors at the same court that the traverser pleads. For this is cited 4 Black. 351, and it is also said that the practice of Virginia, conforms to the practice in England in this instance. Let this be admitted, and what does it avail. The practice that has been mentioned applies only to petty misdemeanors, and the law has always distinguished between petty misdemeanors, and those of a greater malignity. The practice does not apply to what are termed crimina majora . Can it be said that such a rule of practice applies to the case of Callender. Was he indicted for a petty misdemeanor? No, sir, he was not. I have long learned to abhor the detestable crime of calumny. A calumniator is the greatest of criminals, and Callender has been the greatest of calumniators. All have agreed in reprobating the wickedness of his calumnies; and ought the honourable judge who is now answering before you, to have applied the rule of English and Virginia practice concerning petty misdemeanors to such a case as that of Callender? Certainly not.
To place this matter still more clear of doubt, I wish the honourable court to turn their attention to the constitution, and to a few clauses of the laws of the United States. The sixth amendment to the constitution provides, "that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and publick trial by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed." In the same spirit of speedy justice, a clause in 33rd section of the statute directs, that "copies of the process shall be returned as speedily as may be into the clerk's office of such court, together with the recognizances of the witnesses, for their appearance to testify in the case, which recognizances the magistrate before whom the examination shall be, may require on pain of imprisonment; and if such commitment of the offender or the witnesses shall be in a district other than that in which the offence is to be tried, it shall be the duty of the judge of that district where the delinquent is imprisoned, seasonably to issue, and of the marshal of the same district to execute, a warrant for the removal of the offender and the witness, or either of them, as the case may be, to the district in which the trial is to be had." And upon all arrests in criminal cases, bail shall be admitted, except where the punishment may be death." &c.
With the same view to a speedy trial, the 7th section of the statute of 2d March, 1793, enacts, "that it shall be lawful for the several courts of the United States, from time to time, as occasion may require, to make rules and orders for their respective courts, directing the returning of writs and processes, &c. and otherwise, in a manner not repugnant to the laws of the United States, to regulate the practice of the said courts respectively, as shall be fit and necessary for the advancement of justice, and especially to that end to prevent delays in proceedings." Hence it is evident, that in bringing Callender to trial at the same term at which he was indicted and at which he pleaded, the court obeyed the injunction of the constitution, and it obeyed the injunction of the laws of the United States.
In cases where bail is requireable, to delay the trial may be used to the oppression of the accused. It is therefore enjoined by the constitution and by the laws, that there shall be no delay. If the honourable judge who stands accused of trying Callender too soon, had deferred the trial to another term, that is to say, six months, and the traverser could not have given bail, he would have been imprisoned six months without a trial. After he was convicted, the sentence of imprisonment pronounced by the same judge was only an imprisonment of about nine months. He acted therefore not only according to law, but with humanity, in bringing the traverser to trial at the same term at which he was indicted. If the trial had been postponed to another term, and Callender in the mean time had been imprisoned, such a conduct in the court would have given cause of complaint against the judge, who would then have been accused of postponing the trial of an innocent man, for the purpose of oppression. What in such a case ought the judge to have done? Exactly what he did. Obeying the constitution and the laws of the United States, he brought the traverser to a speedy and publick trial.
It is, may it please this hon. court, upon these grounds that the respondent stands justified in his conduct, in relation to the charge contained in the sixth article of impeachment.
In the distribution of the articles of impeachment among the counsel of the respondent, he assigned to me the 5th and 6th, and I humbly indulge the hope that the defence which has been made, will be deemed satisfactory. But before I conclude, I hope I may be allowed shortly to advert to some of the remarks which have fallen from the hon. managers in respect to this part of the accusation.
(To be Continued.)
LONDON, May 13.
On Saturday, we ( Star ) announced that the treaty which had been so long depending with Russia had been ratified by the Emperor Alexander. This fact is generally credited; but there are various reports as to the contents. The emperor of Russia has stipulated to join this country with a certain number of ships, and with all his land forces, against France—but some assert that this is only conditional at certain terms of peace, in which the general interests of Europe shall be provided for, will first be submitted to Buonaparte; and that the commencement of actual hostilities, between Russia and France, will depend on his answer. The mission of M. de Novosilkoff to the French government, which we announced on Thursday last, is thought by some to be connected with this business, and he is believed to have carried with him a plan of pacification, of such a nature as will not occupy much time in the discussion, but to which he will demand an immediate acquiescence or rejection.
Our report says, that the subsidy to Russia is not to be paid unless Austria or Prussia shall join in the war against France. Another states, that the Porte will take an active part in favour of this country, as far as its power and present circumstances will permit.
The amount of the subsidy to Russia, is said to be five millions sterling, annually. Besides this there will probably be a subsidy paid to Sweden.
It is also reported, that a large quantity of dollars has already been bought up on Government account, for the purpose of making the necessary remittances.
We have stated such rumours as are in circulation, respecting this important transaction, but the real facts will not be publickly known till the treaty itself is laid before Parliament. Politicians, however, will be at no loss to perceive, from the subjoined State Paper, that though, from the complicated nature of the arrangements that have been preparing, there has necessarily been much time occupied; the system of suffrance and tame submission to the encroachments made by France on the rights of independent governments, acquiesced in and supported by the blind policy of Prussia, is now terminated; and that of whatever nature the propositions that are to be submitted to Buonaparte may be, the craft of Talleyrand, whose policy it always has been to procrastinate, will not now avail. He must give a direct answer—hesitation or silence will be held to be a rejection on his part.
STATE PAPER.
Note delivered by the Swedish Charge d'Affaires Baron Brinkman, to the Prussian Cabinet.
The undersigned charge d'affaires from the King of Sweden, has just received instructions from his court, relative to Baron Hardenberg's note, of the 24th of December, 1804. By the express command of his Majesty, the undersigned returns the following answer: His excellency the Minister of the Cabinet will be pleased to recollect, that immediately on receipt of the said note, the King declared that, the affair being of a nature of equal concern to Sweden and to Russia, both closely united by treaties, by mutual friendship, and by the ties of consanguinity, his Majesty has resolved to consult with the Emperor of Russia on the overture made to him, and to give his answer at the same time with that which his majesty might think proper to transmit to Berlin. The last accounts from St. Petersburg have fully justified the conviction which the King entertained relative to the sentiments of the Emperor of Russia on this subject; and as his Imperial Majesty soon after resolved to take some steps, the King would no longer delay an answer, such as the Emperor of Russia has also found adapted to the present case. True to the principles of that dignity which ought to characterize every sovereign of an independent state, the King cannot permit his general political system, the system of his alliances, and the engagements which perhaps may spring from it, ever to become the object of a discussion. His Prussian Majesty has himself declared, that it is his principle to regard this indisputable right of every sovereign: he cannot therefore but acknowledge it in its application. If then he will consider that no measure of the King ever furnished the slightest ground for suspecting it being directed against the particular interest of Prussia, the right of demanding further explanations on those measures (the nature of which sufficiently indicated their object) is consequently not afforded. The King cannot as yet persuade himself that his Prussian Majesty will persist in his intention to modify the general policy of Sweden, by the influence of his system of neutrality, which influence would be the more inadmissible, since the said system (on which the King does not permit himself to judge, with respect to the states of his Prussian Majesty, and the neighbouring states which have formerly recognized it) cannot possibly extend its effects so far as to confine the general dispositions of a sovereign, who (as such) does not recognize any person's supremacy, and, as a member of the Germanic Empire, only that of the Emperor of the Romans. The King, therefore, has no other explanations to give than these, that he will invariably prove true to his principles, the justice and dignity of which must constantly be the best guarantees of his intentions. His Majesty readily believes that the King of Prussia will acknowledge the justice of the preceding remarks; and that he will not avail himself of some erroneous and exaggerated assertions to attempt an unjust conquest. Of this the king must be doubly convinced on considering that those assertions (even by the avowal of the cabinet of Berlin itself) are made by a government, the whole sentiments of which, towards his majesty's person, are known to
all Europe. Should it, nevertheless, be possible, in spite of the king's conviction, in this respect, that an actual attack be made on Pomerania, his majesty declares, that he will not be wanting in allies, who will too clearly see the justice of his cause not to support it. This declaration, nevertheless, is not in any sense to be considered as a challenge, as it presupposes the case of an attack; and the king would the less omit making this remark as he would with pleasure see the interest of both states united for the general welfare, and the connexions between himself and his Prussian majesty maintained forever by reciprocal confidence and friendship.
(Signed) "VON BREKEMANN."
HOLLAND.
Speech of M. Schimmelpennick, at the opening of the Session of the States General.
"HIGH AND MIGHTY LORDS!"
"For a long time have our countrymen felt the necessity of preventing, by the introduction of a new order of things, the downfall of the tottering edifice of the state. The necessity was so generally felt, and in so lively a manner, that I deem it superfluous and unfit to enlarge upon a truth universally acknowledged; but it is this general conviction which holds us as the rule by which the nation has again recovered, and the expectation which it grounds upon our exertions."
"The burthen which we take upon ourselves, and the most troublesome and painful part of which is to fall upon me, is heavy. The difficulties in which the state is involved, are manifold and great; the first proof of our courage will be, to dare to contemplate these difficulties, such as they actually exist; the second, not to despair of conquering them, that is to say, of the salvation of our country."
"In my opinion, it would be little consistent with that calm impartiality and unshaken integrity which must be esteemed in a government, to ascend in any manner, either to the nearer or the more remote causes to which we have to impute the present situation of our country."
"I deem this the more repugnant to wisdom and equity, because, whatever partial inconveniences may have arisen from individual misapprehension, prejudices, or actions, yet the main force of our disasters is by no means to be looked for in our bosom, but in causes entirely without us, and quite independent of us."
"Our country could not fail, by its situation and relations, deeply to partake of the great events which have changed the whole face of Europe; and the powerful impulses which have shaken the great bodies situated around us, must naturally cause a sensible agitation in our contracted territory. And ought we, then, to continue searching into our inmost; a search, the result of which would always be exposed to different judgments; always lead to dangerous reproaches; and would be always most adverse to a conciliation?"
"No, High and Mighty Lords, let us leave the causes, and let us only view the wounds clearly; solely with intention to heal them: and permit me, who am now placed at the head of the Government, to point out the means, and, on this solemn occasion, to state to your High Mightinesses, the principles by which I shall regulate my administration, and which I deem the most proper for securing our political existence abroad, and our tranquillity at home."
"Among the great acts which I imagine a wise nation expects of us, I principally have the following before my mind:—"
"In the first place, the putting an end to that state of uncertainty with respect to our internal government which has long since tired and fatigued the people, and which would have terminated in despair and dissolution."
"In the second place, the improvement of the finances of the country, brought to the very brink of absolute ruin by the consequences of internal troubles, and ruinous war."
"And lastly, the embracing and maintaining a firm political system calculated according to the situation of Europe, and fit to inspire our allies with confidence, our friends with good will, and our enemies with awe."
"When we shall have attained the two former objects, the latter (as far as depends on us, and not on events out of our power) will be easily attainable, provided we only take care that we (always keeping in mind the great changes which have taken place in Europe and in our relations with our neighbours) do convince all nations which surround us, that our welfare and our prosperity can never be detrimental to theirs, and that they may fully depend upon our good faith in fulfilling our engagements."
"In order to restore the solidity and energy of our internal government, I deem nothing more fit than an unchangeable attachment to the holy principles of justice; the doing equal justice to all, without difference of rank or opinion; the restoring the necessary vigour to the laws, and the requisite authority and the ancient respect to all the lawful authorities; homage to talents, bravery, and merit; every possible indulgence to misapprehension; inexorable rigour to misdeeds."
"The restoration of the finances of the country will be our most labourious branch.—Can you deem it necessary, High and Mighty Lords, that a melancholy picture thereof should be exhibited to you on this occasion? or is that sad truth not sufficiently known, that all the present ordinary revenue of the state is hardly sufficient to pay the interest of our debts? and can it after this be required to add anything, to make you feel the grievous state of our finances?"
"Without efficacious remedies, there is no possible salvation from so great an evil; and all the authority granted by the constitution to the executive powers, is absolutely necessary to arrive at these great measures, which since the origin of the Republic, at various periods, have always been desired by great statesmen, and recommended by some; but constantly frustrated by the clashing of the powers and the internal opposition either of prejudice, or of mean self-interest, oftentimes badly understood."
"By these efficacious remedies, High and Mighty Lords, I do not by any means aim at a violation of our engagements. As little do I aim at an order for new and extraordinary imposts. These would, in my judgment, either be politically impracticable, or end, in a general emigration of all who can emigrate, and in a total corruption of those remaining behind.—And therefore they shall never make part of the measures which will be proposed to your High Mightinesses, in the course of my administration."
"The measures I aim at, High and Mighty Lords, consists, on the one hand, in the introducing a much greater simplicity in the branches of administration, and in making very considerable savings; and, on the other hand and principally, in introducing a new system of general taxation."
"This system, operating uniformly according to the relative abilities of the inhabitants in the different districts, will be able very considerably to increase the resources of the country, as well by its simplicity as by the certainty of the receipts. This increase, united with the saving of the expenditure, will enable the publick treasury regularly to answer all ordinary demands; and when war, or other evils, require any extraordinary expenses, they will be
raised by such means as will be found the least pressing upon the publick."
"It is towards these important objects that I wish to draw the attention of your High Mightinesses, and in the completion of which I expect the most earnest assistance from your wisdom and patriotism: and in the accomplishment of which, I cannot but think the people will, in a great measure, re-establish the former state of affairs."
"I think what I have advanced is sufficient for the present; but your High Mightinesses, perhaps the nation, have a right to examine and consider upon the measures I intend to examine for the redress of their grievances, and the renewing of their prosperity."
"It is needless to say a single word respecting my inclination and resolution to sacrifice what is most dear to me, in order to accomplish so desirable an object. This very laud, Paris, Amiens, and London, can testify my love and zeal for my country."
"I have no doubt of succeeding in these undertakings. My hopes are founded on Providence, whom I adore, and whose care and protection we have so often experienced."
"On the calm reason and sound judgment of the nation; on that valour which ever distinguished them; on their good faith, honour, and inward conviction, depends this last attempt to reestablish their happiness."
"It likewise depends on the assistance, and concord of opinion, of your High Mightinesses; on the wisdom of your resolutions; on the power of your example; and on the firmness of your courage; objects in which I cannot be disappointed, if I have acquired any knowledge of mankind."
"Finally, it depends on our love for our country, and the great promises I have of the great Napoleon, that extraordinary genius, who is admired both by friends and foes, who, after having caused a change in the affairs of France, which will be a subject of wonder and astonishment to future ages, has obtained the greatest influence over us, as well as over several other nations, of whose friendship I have the greater reason to boast, because it was obtained by never swerving from truth or rectitude in all my words, my actions, or even in my thoughts which his penetrating eye read in the deepest recesses of my heart."
"Notwithstanding these hopes, I am not certain of attaining my end. The book of futurity is shut to yourselves as well as to me. As to myself, I never shall quit my object, till I have used every possible effort in my power to attain it; I shall never quit it dishonourably. May heaven avert all disappointments, may its blessings crown our labour with success, and re-establish the nation in its flourishing state and happiness."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
British brig Betsey, Thomson, 70 days from Galway, Salt, C. & F. Whittle.
Ship Spy, Farwell, 14 days from Guadalupe, Balast, to the Master—Sailed in company with shooner Jefferson, Baker, for Philadelphia.
Sch'r. Five Sisters, Brown, of this port, was left at Cayenne, the 8th June, waiting for cargo.
Sch'r. Mary Talbot, Maxwell, arrived at Malaga the 4th May.
The ship Marcella, Langhton, and brig Betsey, Olden, of this port, were left at Havana the 30th June, the former to sail in 20 days.
The Courtney, Bryant, of this port, passed Elsinore between the 20th of April and 7th of May.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Mary Louisa, Farrer, St. Jago de Cuba.
Sch'r. President, Walker, Baltimore.
Betsey, Rice, do.
CLEARED.
Ship Gosport, Derkheim, Falmouth.
Sch'r. Betsey, Rice, Richmond.
Walker's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Tuesday next. July 19.
LIBRARY.
THE Subscriber put an advertisement in the "Herald" a few days ago, to which he did not affix his name, respecting the establishment of a Library, in this place. He now comes forward and requests those gentlemen who feel a disposition to become subscribers, to form a plan for the forwarding of the same—He does not presume to offer one of his own forming, but leaves it entirely to their better judgment. He will attend with the utmost punctuality to the interest of the subscribers, in consideration of receiving a small emolument for his services. He has two reasons for wishing a Library to be established; the first is, he believes it would be the means of forwarding his own interest, and the second is, it will be a great advantage to society.
John King,
At Gilliat & Mackinder's.
July 19. 3. 8
10,000 Bushels Liverpool Stoved SALT,
For sale, on board the Brig Betsey, at our Wharf.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 19. tf 9
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
The copper bottomed Brig
MARY-LOUISA,
GEORGE FARRER, Master:—
Burthen 1200 barrels—will be ready to receive a cargo in three days.
Thomas Willock.
July 19. tf 7
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Friday, the 26th instant, Will be Sold,
(Sale to commence at 12 o'clock,)
At Commerce-Street Wharf,
THE GOOD
BRIG NANCY,
As she arrived from the Cape of Good Hope,
an excellent strong built vessel, of the burthen of 1750 barrels or thereabouts, a British built vessel, remarkably well found, and may be sent to sea at a small expense—Inventory may be seen at my office any time before the day of sale.—Terms approved notes 6 and 9 months.
John Granbery, V. M.
July 17. tds 2
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Friday the 16th day of August, will be Sold,
At Publick Auction, on Commerce-Street Wharf,
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock,
THE ENTIRE CARGO OF THE BRIG NANCY,
AS IT ARRIVED FROM THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE,
Consisting of the following articles, viz.
 125 Casks, containing 15,000 gallons CAPE WINE, some of a superior quality.  22 do. of CONSTANTIA, MUSCAT, & STEEN WINES.  2 Cases of CONSTANTIA WINE.  80 Casks, } ALOES—Containing 50,000 lbs.  63 Casks, }  19 Casks, containing 9,000 lbs. of TAMARINDS.  10 Cases of ARRACK.  250 lbs. NUTMEGS.  4 Hogsheads BRANDY, with some other articles.  Terms of sale, will be—all sums under 100 dollars cash—all sums above 100 and not exceeding 1000, notes with approved indorsers, at 60 days—and for all sums above 1000 dollars, notes at 120 and 180 days.
John Granbery, V. M.
July 17. tds 3

MARTIN FISK,
HAS FOR SALE, 400 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT. 30 Chests Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS—of a very late im- portation, and of a superior quality. 10 Hogsheads 3 years old Antigua RUM. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hds. and Bds. May 27. tf 712
TO PRINTERS.
Having had advice of a Font of Letter being shipped for us from England, we would dispose of A FONT OF BOURGEOIS TYPE, Upon which the PUBLIC LEDGER has been heretofore print- ed; specimens of which are seen in our editorial articles. It consists of 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, has been in use but nine months, and is almost as good as new— Should the whole be too large, such as might be inclined to purchase ONE HALF of the font, will please to make applica- tion by letters post-paid, or personally at our office. J. Cowper & Geo. L. Gray. Norfolk, May 8.
TO RENT,
A convenient DWELLING HOUSE on Fen Church-Street, fronting the Fields leading to Brigg's Point—with a good garden and out buildings attached to it. Enquire of JAMES SMITH, near the same. June 20. tf 774
GILLIAT & MACKINDER,
Have received their assortment of SPRING GOODS, By the ship DUMFRIES, from London,—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. 622
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE FOR SALE,
ON THEIR WHARF, 70,000 Weight Prime Jamaica, } COFFEE. 40,000 do. Porto Rico, } 5,000 do. St. Domingo, } 10 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 50 Quarter Casks Old SHERRY. 50 Hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 500 Barrels FLOUR—Principally Superfine. 100 do. MESS PORK. 100 Boxes First Quality RAISINS. All of which they will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. June 4. tf 736
TO BE LET OR LEASED,
BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, For such number of years as may be agreed upon, That very advantageous Building Lot, on the South side of Main-Street, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Wright, Esq. extending 46 feet in front, and about 110 feet deep.—Also,
TO RENT,
TWO COMMODOUS THREE STORY BRICK TENEMENTS on Little Water Street, conveniently situated for Grocery Stores. For particulars apply to Francis Smith. June 11. tf 758
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the Estate of the late William Aitchison, Esq. are desired to send them to the subscriber, and those indebted are requested to make payment to Mary Aitchison, Administratrix. June 29. tf 783
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVEN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best Liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Refreshments, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 770
THE Subscriber intends applying at the Bank of Vir- ginia, for Certificates of One Hundred and Fifty-Nine Shares of Stock, in his own, and Fifty-Seven Shares in the name of Benjamin Harrison, Esq.—The Scrip of the beforementioned is lost, if found, it is requested it may be returned, it being of no use but to the proprietors. Forrestus Whittle. June 4. tf 738
LANDING,
At Commerce-Street Wharf, from the Brig Paragon, Capt. Ansley, 107 Puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum. Which is offered for sale on very liberal terms, by Redmon & Frith. June 11. tf 753
WILL BE LANDED
Tomorrow Morning on Gibson's Wharf, 35 Puncheons of Antigua RUM, 15 do. OLD RUM, and sold cheap for cash or approved paper at 60 days, if taken away before it is put in store. Robert Gibson. May 10. tf 674
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from our Cooperage, a Negro Man named HAL, by some called HENRY. He is about 25 years old, about 5 feet 5 inches high, his face inclining to the co- lour of a mulatto, short thick neck, hoarse voice, walks straight, and is upon the whole a likely and well made Ne- gro. He wore when he went off a striped cloth jacket and trousers, but carried with him a variety of other clothing— He is fond of dress; and is very artful. He can read, and is by trade a Cooper. He formerly belonged to Mr. Theodore Morrison, of Prince George County, from whom he ran- away, and was taken up in Norfolk, about six years ago; at which time we purchased him. He went off last night with- out the slightest provocation. We will give a reward of 25 dollars to the person who may apprehend him in Norfolk, and secure him so that we may get him again—if taken out of the county, and delivered to us, we will give 50 dollars reward; if taken out of the state, and returned to us, we will give the above reward of 100 dol- lars; and 50 dollars additional for such discovery of the per- son or persons who assisted his escape, as may lead to his or their conviction. M c Pheron & M c Phail. Norfolk, Virginia, May 7. tf 657
MARTIN FISK,
Has this day landed from the Ship Glory, from Liverpool, AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF CUT GLASS, For family use—such as Decanters, Wine Glasses, & Tumblers. July 5. tf 795
SUGAR, COFFEE, AND RUM.
THIS DAY WILL BE LANDED, From on board the Schooner Esther & Sons, John Higgins, Master, from Grenada, and Antigua, 40,000 lbs. Good Muscovado SUGAR. 12,000 lbs. Green COFFEE. 125 Puncheons Antigua RUM. For sale on liberal terms, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 5. tf 795
CAMPHOR AND BARK.
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 200 lbs. REFINED CAMPHOR. In small convenient Casks of 2 lbs. each.—Also, RED, YELLOW, AND PALE BARK, Fresh—Apply to N. Gregory. July 5. tf 751
WANTED,
A WET NURSE. Apply at the Office of the Public Ledger. May 29. tf 721
BY AUTHORITY.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. CLASS No. II. 4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each—dolls. 40000 1 Prize of dolls. 10000 1 of 5000 5 of 1000 5000 20 of 500 10000 50 of 100 5000 50 of 50 2500 100 of 25 2500 257 40000 First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dolls. 500 after 1000 500 after 1500 500 after 2000 1000 after 2500 1000 after 3000 1000 after 3500 1000 after 5950 10000 The above Lottery will certainly commence draw- ing the first Monday in November, or sooner, if the tickets are sold. Tickets for sale at the Office of the Public Ledger. 722
LEVIN DORSEY,
On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumfries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blunt's American Coastal Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettle Skulets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Benches, and Solid Brass Sheaves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual April 26. tf 628
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
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. tf 659
IRISH LINENS.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has received in addition to his London Goods, a large assortment of Irish Linens, Sheetings, Diapers, Dowlas, Hardware, &c. Per Ship Charleston, Captain Hall, from Liverpool, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. ALSO, 300 Pieces Twilled SACKING. Richard Taylor. May 31. tf 729
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has received in addition to his former assortment GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly en- titled to drawback. Counting of
Platillas, brown Hollands, Britannias, Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlas and Creas of the best quality, Shutlinen, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Tiekenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempen Hessians, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheetings and light Cauvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddlers, black Sat- tin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stock- ings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scis- sars, Muffs and Tippits of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decan- ters, Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Mustard. 8 Bate Cloths, Blankets, Coat- ings, &c. Antidrons, Waffleiron, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Seeds of all kinds, Table matts, & Straw plates, Suspenders of the best kind, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Fifes, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bows and Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. ALSO, 90 boxes first quality Ha- vanna Segars, 50 do good quality St Jago do. 140 do Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good qua- lity, 400 Gunny do. 230 M. com cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 case superior Quills, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in pay- ment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS—Ap- ply as above. December 5. tf 273
MISSIONARY MAGAZINE,
AND EVANGELICAL INTELLIGENCER. A FEW Copies of this work, for January, February, March, April, and May, are now ready for delivery to subscribers, at the office of the PUBLIC LEDGER. Persons desirous to encourage a work whose object is the diffusion of religious knowledge, are requested to send their names to Mr. Gray's office as early as possible. A few copies of the complete set from the first of the year, yet re- main undispersed at Philadelphia, and can be procured by early application. Price 25 Cents each Number—Payable on delivery. June 29. tf 784
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
82 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 35 do. Jamaica do. 10 do. Old Jamaica do. 10 Pipes Holland GIN. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac, } BRANDY. 12 do. do. Alicante, } 17 Pipes, } 4 Half Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 2 Qr. Casks, } 4 Half do. } 15 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 30 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 9 Casks do. GLASSWARE. 5 Cwt. Dry White LEAD. Half Ton STEEL. 4 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. 1238 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 490 do. Fine, } 50 Hogsheads Petersburg, } 50 do. Richmond, } TOBACCO. 42 do. Lowland, } A. Maclure. April 29. tf 633
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Beisey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Mdivifery. Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber, intending to leave this State, wishes to dispose of the Land he at present resides on. It is a tract of EIGHT HUNDRED ACRES, beautifully situated upon Cape Charles, having the Atlantic upon one side, and the Chesapeake upon another. There is upon it a good FISHERY as any in Virginia. There are interspersed through- out the plantation, a number of SALT SPRINGS, so strongly impregnated with salt as to bear a new-laid egg. Oysters, Cockles, and Fish of all kinds may be obtained from the wa- ters immediately at the door. The land is very productive, esteemed annually good for 500 barrels Indian Corn, and 2000 bushels of Oats, and is now in capital order. The Fishery alone has yielded, in one spring, upwards of 7000 In short there are but very few Plantations offered for Sale, which unite so many advantages; and nothing but a desire to pursue his professional business could induce the present proprietor to sell it. Should it not be sold before the Fall, it will be leased for a term of years. Conditions will be made known on application to Thomas V. Custis. May 3. 1aw 648
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb.  8d, do. 9d per lb.  Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb.  6d, do. 10d per lb.  4d, do. 9s. per M.  3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d  8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb.  6d, do. 4s 6d  4d, do. 5s per M.  3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d  2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d   ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Fame, from Havana, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua, 170 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by William Pennock. May 27. tf 716
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANTE do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, o fmy last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small- Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. ** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 326
An APPRENTICE wanted. tf 326
NOTICE.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber living in Edenton, his Mulatto Boy SAM—he is about twenty-one years of age, trim and well built, and large behind—he has two scars on the top of one of his feet, I think the right one— Whoever will take up said boy, shall receive TWENTY DOL- LARS, be sides the expense of carrying him to Norfork—I want him delivered to Mr. John Granbery, at that place. Samuel Butler. Edenton, May 30. 6w 743
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3000 lbs. of WOOL, For sale—low for cash—by Philip Collins. June 11. tf 754
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