Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-02-03 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3. 1806.
[NO. 86.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
FOR NEW-YORK, The Ship NANKING, Will sail in six days—Freight will be taken on moderate terms—Apply to Phinehas Dana & Co. January 20
FOR FREIGHT, The Schooner UNION, Burthen 90 tons, Benjamin Buck, Master—A freight for the West-Indies will be preferred.—For terms apply to Martin Fisk.
Who has for Sale, 20 casks choice pickled Cucumbers, 50 kegs No 1 BUTTER, for family use. January 20
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Brig COMMERCE, John Price, Master, Will sail in ten days, and can take 40 or 50 hds. on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. January 17.
FOR BOSTON, The Sch'r LAURANY, Capt. HICKERSON, will sail in 4 or 5 days. For freight or passage apply to Martin Fisk.
Who has This Day landed from said Vessel, 70 Barrels No. 2, BEEF, } Boston Inspection. 50 do 1, do. 20 Half do. 1, do. 30 Barrels MACKAREL, 40 do N. E. RUM, 50 Boxes Fresh CHOCOLATE, 100 do. Mould CANDLES, 100 do. Brown SOAP, 20 do. Spermaceti CANDLES, Fresh Hysan and Young Hysan TEA, And a small invoice of SHOES, SOAL, LEATHER, CALF SKINS, and BOOT LEGS. In Store, 10 Hogsheads choice Antigua RUM. Jan. 13.
FOR CHARTER, The Schooner LIBERTY, Joshua Bangs, Master, An excellent vessel, will carry about 1200 barrels—For terms, apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. January 8.
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The fine, newly coppered, fast sailing SHIP HIGHLAND MARY, Will take freight to amount of 200 hogsheads Tobacco or Hops; will be ready in a few days—Apply to Mr. PETER GORDON, or to Geo. Murray & Co. January 8.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The elegant and fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, 178 tons, or 1400 barrels, JOHN PIKE, master, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Martin Fisk.
Who wants a FREIGHT also for the Schooner ELIZABETH, B. Jos, Master, 650 barrels burthen. Apply as above. January 6.
FOR CHARTER, The Brig HARRIOT, Robert Leech, Master, Apply to Phinehas Dana & Co.
Who have received per said Brig, 7 hogsheads N. E. RUM, 17 barrels do. 9 do. SUGAR, 12 do. BEEF, 10 casks RAISINS, 1 hhd. MOLASSES, 9 quintals FISH, 2 bbs. MACKAREL, 5000 BRICKS. January 3.
The fine new fast sailing Schooner FAME, Wm. Warnam, master, burthen about 700 barrels, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo—will take a freight to the West-Indies if applied for in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30.
THE SLOOP GEORGE, Russell Towler, Master, burthen about 400 barrels, wants a freight to Charleston, S. C. or Savannah. Apply to the master, or D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The American BRIG THOMAS, A. HANNAH, Master, burthen about 1500 barrels Flour. For terms apply to Robert Gibson. Dec. 30.
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship Amiable Antoinette, John Williams master, now in complete order to receive a cargo—A port in France will be preferred. Apply to the master on board, or to William Hartshorne, Jun. Dec. 30.
FOR KINGSTON, (Jamaica) The British armed Brig FRIENDS, Captain MEDCALF, Will sail on Tuesday next, and can accommodate a few passengers—Apply on board at Town Point, or to Robert Dickson. January 31.
Wanted to Charter, A SHIP, of about 300 hogsheads burthen, to load for Falmouth and a Market. Also—
A VESSEL, of about 1000 barrels, to load for Madeira.—Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. Jan. 27.
FOR SALE ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS, The good Brig COMMERCE, Burthen 1100 barrels.—Apply to William Hartshorne, Jr. Who offers for Sale,
SHERRY, MALAGA, TENERIFFE, particular LOAF SUGAR, CLARET in hds. and boxes, FIGS in frails, Alexandria CRACKERS. January 21.
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Julia, Capt. Vickery, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels SALT.
For Charter, to a Port in France, The Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery—burthen 364 hogsheads, in complete order, and will be ready to receive a cargo in twenty days.
The Ship PORTLAND, Capt. CALLENDER, is also offered for Charter to a Port in France; she will carry 315 hogsheads, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale, 100 Bales Upland COTTON, of a good quality. December 2.
SWEDES IRON. A few tons just received by schooner Mohawk, from Copenhagen, for Sale by Moses Myers. Jan. 22.
Norfolk Drawbridge. The President and Directors of the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, have This Day declared a Dividend of Seventy Cents on each Share in the Capital Stock of the said Bridge, equal to three and half per cent. for the half year, which will be paid after the 12th February, on application to William Cammack, Treasurer. Jan. 22.
ST. UBES SALT. The CARGO of the Swedish Ship Princess Wilhelmina, consisting of about 14,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT, of an excellent quality—For sale on liberal terms if taken afloat. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Jan. 22.
Just arrived, and will be landed at Campbell and Wheelers wharf, out of the British brig Mary, from St. Vincent, 40 Hogsheads Prime SUGARS, and a few puncheons RUM—to be sold on liberal terms by Robert Dickson. Jan. 22.
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20.
If George William Clarke who left England for this Country in July, 1802, is living, he will hear of something to his advantage on application at this office. Norfolk, Jan. 15.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A smart active Negro MAN, From 20 to 25 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 10.
JUST LANDED, 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havanna Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY.—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6.
This Day landed, and for Sale, about 50,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Imported in the sch'r Wasp, capt. Kemp, from Aux-Cayes. Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Jan. 29.
SUGAR AND MOLASSES. Landing on Gibson's Wharf, 19 hds. and 7 bbls. Prime SUGAR, 21 hogsheads MOLASSES. —For Sale by Phinehas Dana, & Co. Jan. 29.
THE Subscribers will give orders on TURK'S ISLAND for cargoes of SALT, and receive payment for the same on delivery, by draft on this place at 60 days sight. James & Thomas Tucker. January 17.
A VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY. WILL BE SOLD To the Highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Saturday the 15th day of February next, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Richard Bate, to secure the payment of 8333 dollars 33 cents, with interest thereon from the date thereof, due to Rambant & Gerson & George Pegram, Jun. and the expenses of the sale,
TEN ACRES OF LAND, Lying upon Appomattox River, within one mile of the town of Petersburg, with the water, grist, and manufacturing Mills, Bake-houses, Distillery-house, and other houses of improvements erected thereon. Pleasant Akin, for HENRY CUGNEAU AND PLEASANT AKIN. Petersburg, Dec. 30.
FOR SALE. The Subscribers by virtue of a power of attorney, executed to them by Co. Simon Simkins, will sell to the highest bidder, at publick sale, at Northampton Court-House, on the first day of Northampton county court in February next, to wit, on the second Monday in said month, THE HOUSES and LOT OF LAND, lately occupied by the said C. Simkins, at Northampton court yard. There are a commodious two story dwelling house of good wood and other materials, a frame kitchen, barn, and carriage-house, other necessary out-houses, &c. Four and a half acres of valuable LAND, with a highly improved garden—The situation is an eligible one for a merchant, tradesman, or man of profession—Immediate possession will be given. John Simkins. George Lewis. John Brickhouse, Jr. Northampton, Jan. 17.
The Publick are hereby forewarned, that any debt or obligations whatever made by LOUIS BOULTIN, will not be paid. Mary Lemaster, Rose Lemaster. Jan. 31.
SALT. Arrived in the Ship Mary, captain Atholl, from Liverpool, A Cargo of STOVED SALT, Which will be sold on accommodating terms, taken alongside. Apply to Robert Dickson.
ON HAND FOR SALE, A quantity of LOGWOOD, SUGARS in hds. and bbls. RUM, MOLASSES, COFFEE, and a parcel of choice TENERIFFE and MADEIRA WINES, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks. Jan. 31.
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 20th day of January, 1806. Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, } Plaintiffs. Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, } Defendants. In Chancery.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who hath effects of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C. 13(Mon.Ap.)
FOR SALE, 250 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, Afloat. Apply to James Maurice & Co. January 6.
FOR SALE The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ambley—Consisting of 157 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13.
THE SUBSCRIBER, Has removed to the third fire proof Warehouse on Gibson's wharf, where he has for Sale, Antigua and Jam. Rum by the hhd. Loaf and Brown SUGAR—A few bags COFFEE, A few pipes & hds. London particular & Teneriffe WINES, 120 cases very excellent 7 years old CLARET. And is now landing from on board the sch'r Catherine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua and Nevis, Antigua and Nevis Rum and Molasses. HARRISON ALLMAN. December 27.
The CARGO of the Ship Eliza, Obediah Smith, master, from Bordeaux, will commence landing This Day on Newton's wharf, consisting of 440 Hogsheads choice CLARET, 203 Cases do. 143 do. WHITE WINE. 180 Boxes Fresh PRUNES of excellent quality, for Sale by Moses Myers. November 18.
Green Coffee and Sugar. Now Landing from on board the schooner Lydia, captain Livingston, from Guadalupe. 41 Hogsheads SUGAR, 8 Hds. 14 Tierces } BEST GREEN COFFEE. 12 Bags } For Sale by William Pennock. December 16.
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Lane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete. It consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, at the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8.
KENDAL COTTONS. The Subscribers have received per Ship Industry, captain Wright, from Liverpool, A few Bales low priced Kendal COTTONS, which they offer for Sale on liberal terms. Hunter & Gatewood. December 20.
FOR SALE, Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Neah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS.—Apply to William Pennock. December 20.
WM. H. MCCUTCHEON, No. 41, MAIN-STREET, Has received and offers for Sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, At the most reduced prices for CASH, Among which are,
 6-4 and 7-4 Cloths, Cassimeres, Coatings, Printed Cloths, Rose and Striped Blankets, Red, Green, and Blue Sergees, Red and Green Baizes, Flannels, Fancy Cors, Thicksets and Velvets, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, German Dowlasses, Ticklenburgs and Hessians, Brown Hollands, India Cottons, Cotton Stripes, Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs, Pulicat and Romal do. Silk Shawls, 5-4 and 6-4 Sattin Checks, Cambric Shawls, Guernsey Frocks, Swansdowns, Turkey Downys, and Toiletets, Men and Womens' Worsted and Cotton Hose, Plus, 3 1/2, 4 1/2, & 5 lbs.  White and coloured Threads, Dimities, Muslinets, Printed Jeans and Marseilles Quiltings, Bombazets, Wildbores, and Durants, Chinizes and Callicoes, Furniture do. Black and Coloured India Persians, Bandano and Flag Hdkfs. 3 3/4 & 6-4 Cambric Muslins, 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Black and Coloured do. do. Book Muslins and Book Mus. in Handkerchiefs, Fine India Book Muslins, Linen Checks, Ribbons, Fine India Sewing Silks, English do. do. Purple and Fancy Shawls, Madras Handkerchiefs, Coat and Vest Buttons, Scissors, Razors & Penknives.  ALSO, A few Pipes Country GIN. December 4.
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Verney, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET, 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6.
Soap and Candle Manufactory. THE Subscriber informs the Publick, that his Manufactory in Bank Street, is now in complete operation, and having employed as skillful workmen as any in the United States, he expects a part of the publick patronage. Henry M c Dowell. N. B. FLATTS for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, &c. —CASH given for Tallow and Grease. December 20.
FRESH RICE. THIS DAY landing from the Sloop Astra, captain Prior, from Charleston, 80 tierces fresh RICE, which I will sell low. MARTIN FISK. ALSO, 50 Barrels MACKAREL, and 3 from Sloop Fora, 50 do. HERRINGS. } capt. Chase. Dec. 16.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, At his Lumber Yard on CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19.
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.
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, lying at Newton's w'f. PRIME PORK, MESS BEEF in half barrels, PRIME do. in do. New-York BUTTER, SALMON in kits, Boxes HERRINGS, Kegs NETS TONGUES, MOULD CANDLES. Jesse Newcomb. Dec. 20.
BANK NOTES LOST. A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Thos. & Wm. M c Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks. D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, — 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, — 100 Dollars. Wm. M c Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3, 1806.
A commercial friend has favoured us with Baltimore papers of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last. We copy from them an important resolution offered by Mr. GREGG, and the SAINT DOMINGO BILL of Dr. LOGAN. The late hour at which we received them, precludes us from offering any remarks upon either.
The great length of Mr. MONROE's letter to LORD MULGRAVE, has obliged us to omit our Congressional proceedings, and some other articles. The letter of Mr. Monroe is written with candour, and with the spirit of calm investigation, that must give weight to his representations.
We are sorry to state from the information of captain Parrott, of the schooner Sarah, from Bermuda, that the valuable ship John Jay, captain Fry, from Batavia to a port in the United States, was sent into that island for adjudication, about the 17th January. The John Jay, we think, belongs to Providence, (R. I.)—Captain P. says, that it was stated in Bermuda, that all ships bound from the ports of the enemies colonies, would be sent in for adjudication if met with.
Erratum.—In our last, in the list of Prizes drawn in the William and Mary College Lottery, in the second line of the thirteenth day, for Prizes of 500 Dollars "read Prizes of 15 Dollars."
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY.
PRESENT DAY. No. 589. Prize of 500 Dollars.
Table with 10 columns showing prize numbers and amounts: Nos. 426 825 265 5281 5599 7573 6276 1853 7246 3262 3816 7876 5939 5457 2507 5993 6646 4855 1309 3878 5595 5579 1641 4225 2793 1304 6018 5091 3909 4204 2438 5471 948 7855 5564 6779 3104.
It was currently reported yesterday, that the President of the United States had forbid the Marquis Cassa Yrujo entering his house, and that the Secretary of State had notified him to leave Washington City. Balt. Telegraph, Jan. 30.
We understand that col. Burr has been appointed Minister Extraordinary from the United States to the courts of St. James and St. Cloud.—Com. Adv.
IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES.
MR. GREGG'S MOTION
To suspend Commercial Intercourse with Great Britain and her dependencies, read January 29, and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole house, on the state of the union.
WHEREAS Great Britain impresses citizens of the United States, and compels them to serve on board her ships of war; and also seizes and condemns vessels belonging to citizens of the U. States, and their cargoes, not contraband of war, and not proceeding to places besieged or blockaded, under the pretext of their being engaged in time of war, in a trade with her enemies, which was not allowed in time of peace.
And whereas the government of the United States has repeatedly remonstrated to the British government against these injuries, and demanded satisfaction therefor, but without effect.
Therefore, Resolved, That until equitable and satisfactory arrangements on these points shall be made between the two governments, it is expedient, that from and after the day of next, no goods, wares or merchandise, of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain, or of any of the colonies or dependencies thereof, ought to be imported into the United States: Provided, however, that whenever arrangements, deemed satisfactory by the President of the United States, shall take place, it shall be lawful for him, by proclamation, to fix a day on which the prohibition aforesaid shall cease.
SENATE—Tuesday, January 28.
Mr. Logan, from the committee appointed to consider the bill, to suspend the Commercial Intercourse between the United States, and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo, reported the bill amended as follows:
A BILL.
To suspend the Commercial Intercourse between the United States, and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo.
Be it enacted, by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That all commercial intercourse between any person or persons resident within the United States, and any person or persons resident within any part of the island of St. Domingo, not in possession, and under the acknowledged government of France shall be, and from and after due notice of this act at the custom houses respectively, are hereby prohibited; And any ship or vessel, owned, hired, or employed, wholly or in part, by any person or persons resident within the United States, or by any citizen or citizens thereof, resident elsewhere, and sailing from any port of the United States, after that time, or from any other port in America, after the day of next; or from any other port whatever, after which, contrary to the intent hereof, shall be voluntarily carried; or shall be destined to proceed, whether directly, or from any intermediate port or place within the island of St. Domingo, and not in possession, and under the acknowledged government of France; and also any cargo which shall be found on board of such ship or vessel, when detected and interrupted in such unlawful purpose, or at her return from such voyage to the U. States, shall be wholly forfeited, and may be seized and condemned in any court of the U. States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That after due notice of this act, at the several custom houses, no ship or vessel whatever shall receive a clearance for any port or place within the island of St. Domingo, and not in the actual possession of France: nor shall any clearance be granted for a foreign voyage to any ship or vessel, owned hired or employed, wholly or in part, by any person or persons resident in the U. States or by any citizen or citizens thereof resident elsewhere, until the owner or employer for the voyage or his factor or agent, with the master, and one or more sufficient surety or sureties, to the satisfaction of the collector of the district, shall give bond to the United States, such owner, employer or factor, with the master, in a sum equal to the value of the vessel and her cargo; and such surety or sureties in a sum equal to the value of the vessel and one third of her cargo, when it shall not exceed ten thousand dollars; and if it shall exceed, then in that sum, with condition that the ship or vessel, for
which a clearance shall be required, is actually designed, and shall not proceed to some port or place without the limits of such part of the island of St. Domingo, as shall not be in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France, and during the intended voyage shall not be voluntarily carried, or permitted to proceed, whether directly or from any intermediate port or place within such part of the island of St. Domingo, as shall not be in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France, and shall not, at any such port or place, voluntarily sell, deliver, or unload any part of such cargo; and generally that such ship or vessel, whilst on such voyage, shall not be employed in any traffic or commerce, with or for any person resident within any part of the island of St. Domingo, not in the actual possession, and under the acknowledged government of France.
Sect. 3. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures incurred by force of this act, and which may be recovered, shall be distributed and accounted for, in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage;" and may be mitigated or remitted in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating, or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned."
REMONSTRANCE
By the Minister Plenipotentiary of the U. States to the British government. [Accompanying the message of the President.]
GREAT CUMBERLAND PLACE, No. 12—Sept. 23, 1805.
MY LORD, I flattered myself, from what passed in our last interview, that I should have been honoured, before this, with an answer from your lordship, to my letters, respecting the late seizure of American vessels. I understood it to be agreed, that the discussion which then took place, should be considered as unofficial, as explanatory only of the ideas which we might respectively entertain on the subject, and that your lordship would afterwards give me such a reply to my letters, respecting that measure, as his majesty's government might desire to have communicated to the government of the U. States. In consequence, I have since waited with anxiety such a communication, in the daily expectation of receiving it. It is far from being my desire to give your lordship any trouble in this business, which I can avoid, as the time which has since elapsed sufficiently shews. But the great importance of the subject, which has indeed become more so, by the continuance of the same policy, and the frequency of seizures which are still made of American vessels, place me in a situation of peculiar responsibility. My government will expect of me correct information on this point, in all its views, and I am very desirous of complying with its just expectation. I must therefore, again request that your lordship will be so good as to enable me to make such a representation to my government, of that measure, as his majesty's government may think proper to give.
I am sorry to add, that the longer I have reflected on the subject, the more confirmed I have been in the objections to the measure. If we examine it in reference to the law of nations, it appears to me to be repugnant to every principle of that law; if by the understanding, or as it may be more properly called the agreement of our governments, respecting the commerce in question, I consider it equally repugnant to the principles of that agreement. In both these views your lordship will permit me to make some additional remarks on the subject.
By the law of nations, as settled by the most approved writers, no other restraint is acknowledged on the trade of neutral nations, with those at war, than that it be impartial between the latter; that it shall not extend to articles which are deemed contraband of war; nor to the transportation of persons in military service; nor to places actually blockaded or besieged. Every other commerce of a neutral with a belligerent, is considered a lawful commerce; and every other restraint on it to either of the belligerents by the other, an unlawful restraint.
The list of contraband is well defined, as are also the circumstances which constitute a blockade. The best authorities have united in confining the first to such articles as are used in war, and are applicable to military purposes; and requiring, to constitute the latter, the disposition of such a force, consisting of stationary ships, so near the port, by the power which attacks it, as to make it dangerous for the vessel of a neutral power to enter it. The late treaty between Great Britain and Russia, designates these circumstances as necessary to constitute a blockade, and it is believed that it was never viewed before in a light more favourable to the invading power.
The vessels condemned were engaged in a commerce between the U. States and some port in Europe, or between those states and the West-India islands, belonging to an enemy of Great Britain. In the European voyage the cargo consisted of the productions of the colonies; in the voyage to the West-Indies, it consisted of the goods of the power to which the colony belonged, and to which the ship was destined. The ship and cargo in every case, were the property of American citizens, and the cargo had been landed and the duty on it paid in the U. States. It was decided that these voyages were continuous, and the vessels and cargoes were condemned on the principle that the commerce was illegal. I beg to refer more especially in this statement to the case of the Essex, an appeal from the judgment of the vice admiralty court, at New Providence, in which the lords commissioners of appeals in confirming that judgment, established this doctrine.
It requires but a slight view of the subject to be satisfied that these condemnations are incompatible with the law of nations as above stated. None of the cases have involved a question of contraband, of blockade, or of any other kind that was ever contested till of late, in favour of a belligerent against a neutral power. It is not on any principle that it is applicable to any such case, that the measure can be defended. On what principle then is it supported by Great Britain? What is the nature and extent of her doctrine? What are the circumstances which recommend the arguments that support it? For information on these points we cannot refer to the well known writers on the law of nations; no illustration can be obtained from them of a doctrine which they never heard of. We must look for it to an authority more modern; to one which, however respectable for the learning and professional abilities of the judge who presides, is, nevertheless, one which, from many considerations, is not obligatory on other powers. In a report of the decisions of the court of admiralty of this kingdom, we find a notice of a series of orders issued by the government, of different dates and imports, which have regulated this business. The first of these bears date on the 6th Nov. 1793; the second on the 8th January 1794; the third on the 25th January 1798. Other orders have been issued since the commencement of the present war. It is these orders which have authorized the seizures that were made, at different times in the course of the last war, and were lately made by British cruisers of the vessels of the U. States. They too form the law which has governed the courts in the decisions on the several cases which have arisen under those seizures. The first of these orders prohibits altogether every species of commerce between neutral countries and enemies colonies, and between neutral and other countries, in the productions of those
colonies; the second and subsequent orders modify it in various forms. The doctrine, however, in every decision, is the same; it is contended in each, that the character and just extent of the principle is to be found in the first order, and that every departure from it since, has been a relaxation of the principle, not claimed of right by neutral powers, but conceded in their favour gratuitously by Great Britain.
In support of these orders it is urged, that as the colonial trade is a system of monopoly to the parent country in time of peace, neutral powers have no right to participate in it in time of war, although they be permitted so to do by the parent country: that a belligerent has a right to interdict them from such a commerce. It is on this system of internal restraint, this regulation of colonial trade, by the powers having colonies, that a new principle of the law of nations is attempted to be founded: one which seeks to discriminate in respect to the commerce of neutral powers, with a belligerent, between different parts of the territory of the same power, and likewise subverts many other principles of great importance, which have heretofore been held sacred among nations. It is believed that so important a superstructure was never raised on so slight a foundation. Permit me to ask, does it follow, because the parent country monopolizes in peace the whole commerce of its colonies, that in war it should have no right to regulate it at all? That on the contrary it should be construed to transfer, in equal extent, a right to its enemy, to the prejudice of the parent country, of the colonies, and of neutral powers? If this doctrine was sound, it would certainly institute a new and singular mode of acquiring and losing rights; one which would be highly advantageous to one party, while it was equally injurious to the other. To the colonies, more especially, it would prove peculiarly onerous and oppressive. It is known that they are essentially dependent for their existence, on supplies from other countries, especially the United States of America, who being in their neighbourhood, have the means of furnishing them with greatest certainty, and on the best terms. Is it not sufficient that they be subjected to that restraint in peace, when the evils attending it, by the occasion of interference of the parent country, may be, and are frequently repaired? Is it consistent with justice or humanity, that it should be converted to a principle, in favour of an enemy, inexorable of course, but otherwise without the means of listening to their complaints, not for their distress or oppression only, but for their extermination? but there are other insuperable objections to this doctrine. Are not the colonies of every country a part of its domain, and do they not continue to be so until they are severed from it by conquest? Is not the power to regulate commerce incident to the sovereignty, and is it not co-extensive over the whole territory which any government possesses? Can one belligerent acquire any right to the territory of another, but by conquest? And can any rights which appertain thereto, be otherwise defeated or curtailed in war? In whatever light, therefore, the subject is viewed, it appears to me evident that this doctrine cannot be supported. No distinction, founded in reason, can be taken between the different parts of the territory of the same power to justify it. The separation of one portion from another by the sea, gives lawfully to the belligerent which is superior on that element, a vast ascendancy in all the concerns on which the success of the war, or the relative prosperity of their respective dominions, may in any degree depend. It opens to such a power ample means for its own aggrandizement, and for the harrassment and distress of its adversary. With these it should be satisfied. But neither can the circumstance, nor can any internal arrangement, which any power may adopt for the government of its dominions, be construed to give to its enemy any other advantage over it. They certainly do not justify the doctrine in question, which asserts that the law of nations varies in its application to different portions of the territory of the same power: that it operates in one mode, in respect to one, and in another, and even not at all, in respect to another; that the rights of humanity, of neutral powers, and all other rights, are to sink before it.
It is further urged that neutral powers ought not to complain of this restraint, because they stand under it, on the same ground, with respect to that commerce, which they held in time of peace. But this fact, if true, gives no support to the pretension. The claim involves a question of right, not of interest. If the neutral powers have a right in war to such commerce with the colonies of the enemies of Great Britain, as the parent states respectively allowed, they ought not to be deprived of it by her, nor can its just claims be satisfied by any compromise of the kind alluded to. For this argument to have the weight which it is intended to give it, the commerce of the neutral powers with those colonies should be placed and preserved through the war, in the same state as if it had not occurred. Great Britain should in respect to them take the place of the parent country, and do every thing which the latter would have done, had there been no war. To discharge that duty, it would be necessary for her to establish such a police over the colony, as to be able to examine the circumstances attending it annually, to ascertain whether the crops were abundant, supplies from other quarters had failed, and eventually to decide whether under such circumstances the parent country would have opened the ports to neutral powers. But these offices cannot be performed by any power which is not in possession of the colony; that can only be obtained by conquest, in which case, the victor would of course have a right to regulate its trade as it thought fit.
It is also said, that neutral powers have no right to profit of the advantages which are gained in war, by the arms of Great Britain. This argument has even less weight than the others. It does not, in truth, apply at all to the question. Neutral powers do not claim a right, as already observed, to any commerce with the colonies which Great Britain may have conquered of her enemies, otherwise than on the conditions which she imposes. The point in question turns on the commerce which they are entitled to with the colonies which she has not conquered, but still remain subject to the dominion of the parent country. With such it is contended, for reasons that have been already given, that neutral powers have a right to enjoy all the advantages in trade which the parent country allows them: a right of which the mere circumstance of war cannot deprive them. If Great Britain had a right to prohibit that commerce, it existed before the war began, and of course before she had gained any advantage over her enemies. If it did not then exist, it certainly does not at the present time. It is of the kind in question, cannot depend on the fortune of war, or other contingencies. The law which regulates them is invariable, until it be changed by the competent authority. It forms a rule equally between belligerent powers, and between neutral and belligerent, which is dictated by reason and sanctioned by the usage and consent of nations.
The foregoing considerations have, it is presumed, proved that the claim of Great Britain to prohibit the commerce of neutral powers in the manner proposed, is repugnant to the law of nations. If, however, any doubt remained on that point other considerations which may be urged cannot fail to remove it. The number of orders of different imports which have been issued by this government, to regulate the seizure of neutral vessels is a proof that there is no established law for that purpose. And the strictness with which the courts have followed those orders, through their various modifications, is equally a proof
that there is no other authority for the government of their decisions. If the order of the 6th of November, 1793, contained the true doctrine of the law of nations, there would have been no occasion for those which followed, nor is it probable that they would have been issued: indeed if that order had been in conformity with that law, there would have been no occasion for it. As in the cases of blockade and contraband, the law would have been well known without order, especially one so very descriptive; the interest of the cruisers, which is always sufficiently active would have prompted them to make the seizures, and the opinions of eminent writers, which in that case would not have been wanting, would have furnished the courts the best authority for their decisions.
I shall now proceed to shew that the decisions complained of are contrary to the understanding, or what, perhaps, may more properly be called an agreement of the two governments, on the subject. By the order of the 6th November 1793, some hundreds of American vessels were seized, carried into port and condemned. Those seizures and condemnations, became the subject of an immediate negotiation between the two nations, which terminated in a treaty, by which it was agreed to submit the subject to commissioners, who should be invested with full power, to settle the controversy which had thus arisen. That stipulation was carried into complete effect; commissioners were appointed, who examined laboriously and fully, all the cases of seizure and condemnation which had taken place, and finally decided on the same, in which decisions they condemned the principle of the order and awarded compensation to those who had suffered under it. Those awards have been since fairly and honourably discharged by Great Britain. It merits particular attention that a part of the 12th article of that treaty, referred expressly to the point in question, and that it was on the solemn deliberation of each government, by their mutual consent, expunged from it. It seems therefore to be impossible to consider that transaction, under all the circumstances attending it in any other light than as a fair and amicable adjustment of the question between the parties; one which authorises the just expectation, that it would never have become again a cause of complaint between them. The sense of both was expressed on it in a manner too marked and explicit, to admit of a different conclusion. The subject too was of a nature that when once settled ought to be considered as settled for ever. It is not like questions of commerce between two powers, which affect their internal concerns, and depend, of course, on the internal regulations of each. When these latter are arranged by treaty, the rights which accrue to each party under it, in the interior of the other, cease when the treaty expires. Each has a right afterwards to decide for itself in what manner that concern shall be regulated in future, and in that decision to consult solely its interest. But the present topic is of a very different character. It involves no question of commerce or other internal concern between the two nations. It respects the commerce only, which either may have with the enemies of the other, in time of war. It involves, therefore, only a question of right, under the law of nations, which in its nature cannot fluctuate. It is proper to add, that the conclusion above mentioned, was further supported, by the important fact, that until the late decree, in the case of the Essex, not one American vessel, engaged in this commerce, had been condemned on this doctrine; that several which were met in the channel, by the British cruisers, were permitted, after an examination of their papers, to pursue their voyage. This circumstance justified the opinion, that that commerce was deemed a lawful one by Great Britain.
There is another ground, on which the late seizures and condemnations are considered as highly objectionable, and to furnish just cause of complaint to the United States. Until the final report of the commissioners under the 7th article of the treaty of 1794, which was not made until last year, it is admitted that their arbitration was not obligatory on the parties, in the sense in which it is now contended to be. Every intermediate declaration, however, by G. B. of her sense on the subject, must be considered as binding on her, as it laid the foundation of commercial enterprises, which were thought to be secure while within that limit. Your lordship will permit me to refer you to several examples of this kind, which were equally formal and official, in which the sense of his majesty's government was declared very differently from what it has been in the late condemnations. In Robinson's reports, vol. 5, page 368, (case the Polly, Lasky, master,) it seems to have been clearly established by the learned judge of the court of admiralty, that an American has a right to import the produce of an enemy's colony into the U. S. and to send it on afterwards to the general commerce of Europe; and that the landing the goods, and paying the duties in the U. S. should preclude all further question relative to the voyage.—The terms "for his own use," which are to be found in the report, are obviously intended to assert the claim only that the property shall be American, and not that of the enemy; by admitting the right to send on the produce afterwards to the general commerce of Europe, it is not possible that those forms should convey any other idea. A bona fide importation is also held by the judge to be satisfied by the landing the goods and paying the duties. This therefore is, I think, the true import of that decision.—The doctrine is again laid down in still more explicit terms by the government itself, in a correspondence between lord Hawkesbury and my predecessor, Mr. King. The case was precisely similar to those which have been lately before the court. Mr. King complained in a letter of March 13, 1801, that the cargo of an American vessel going from the U. S. to a Spanish colony had been condemned by the vice-adm. court of Nassau on the ground that it was of the growth of Spain, which decision he contended was contrary to the law of nations, and requested that suitable instructions might be despatched to the proper officers in the West-Indies, to prevent like abuses in future. Lord Hawkesbury in a reply of April 14th, communicated the report of the king's advocate general, in which it is expressly stated that the produce of an enemy may be imported by a neutral into his own country, and re-exported thence to the mother country; and in like manner in that circuitous mode, that the produce and manufactures of the mother country might find their way to its colonies; that the landing the goods and paying the duties in the neutral country, broke the continuity of the voyage, and legalized the trade, although the goods were re-shipped in the same vessel on account of the same neutral proprietors, and forwarded for sale to the mother country of the colony. It merits attention in this report, (so clearly and positive is the doctrine laid down, that the landing the goods and paying the duties in the neutral country broke the continuity of the voyage) that it is stated as a doubtful point whether the mere touching in the neutral country to obtain fresh clearances will be considered in the light of the direct trade; but that no positive inhibition is insisted on any but the direct trade between the mother country and the colonies. This doctrine in the light herein stated, is also to be found in the treaty between Great Britain and Russia, June 17, 1801. By the 2d section of the 3d article, the commerce of neutrals in the productions or manufactures of the enemies of Great Britain, which have become the property of the neutral, is declared to be free; that section was afterwards explained by a declaratory article of October 20 of the same year, by which it is agreed that it shall not be understood to authorize neutrals to

carry the produce or merchandise of an enemy either directly from the colonies to the parent country, or from the parent country to the colonies. In other respects the commerce was left on the footing on which it was placed by that section, perfectly free, except in the direct trade between the colony and the parent country. It is worthy of remark that, as by the reference made in the explanatory article of the treaty with Russia, to the United States of America, it was supposed that those states and Russia, Denmark and Sweden, had a common interest in neutral questions, so it was obviously intended, from the similarity of sentiment which is observable between that treaty as amended, and the report of the advocate general above mentioned, to place all the articles on the same footing. After these acts of the British government, which being official were made publick, it was not to be expected that any greater restraint would have been contemplated by it, on that commerce, than they impose, that an inquiry would ever have been made, not whether the property with which an American vessel was charged belonged to a citizen of the United States or an enemy, but whether it belonged to this or that American: an inquiry which imposes a condition which it is believed that no independent nation, having a just sense of what it owes to its rights or to its honour, can ever comply with. Much less was it to be expected that such a restraint would have been thought of after the report of the commissioners above adverted to, which seem to have placed the rights of the United States incontestibly on a much more liberal, and, as is contended, just footing.
It is proper to add, that the decree of the lord's commissioners of appeals in the case of the Essex, produced the same effect as an order from the government would have done. Prior to that decree, from the commencement of the war, the commerce in question was pursued by the citizens of the United States as has already been observed, without molestation. It is presumable that till then his majesty's cruisers were induced to forbear a seizure, by the same considerations which induced the American citizen to engage in the commerce, under a belief that it was a lawful one. The facts above mentioned were equally before the parties, and it is not surprising that they should have drawn the same conclusion from them. That decree, however, opened a new scene. It certainly gave a signal to the cruisers to commence the seizures which they have not failed to do, as has been sufficiently felt by the citizens of the United States who have suffered under it. According to the information which has been given me, about 50 vessels have been brought into the ports of Great Britain in consequence of it, and there is reason to believe that the same system is pursued in the West Indies and elsewhere. The measure is the more to be complained of, because Great Britain had, in permitting the commerce for two years, given a sanction to it by her conduct, and nothing had occurred to create a suspicion that her sentiments varied from her conduct. Had that been the case, or had she been disposed to change her conduct in that respect towards the United States it might reasonably have been expected that some intimation would have been given of it before the measure was carried into effect. Between powers who are equally desirous of preserving the relations of friendship with each other, notice might in all such cases be expected. But in the present case the obligation to give it seemed to be peculiarly strong. The existence of a negotiation which had been sought on the part of the United States some considerable time before my departure for Spain, for the express purpose of adjusting amicably and fairly all such questions between the two nations, and postponed on that occasion to accommodate the views of his majesty's government, furnished a suitable opportunity for such an intimation, while it could not otherwise than increase the claim to it.
In this communication I have made no comment on the difference which is observable in the import of the several orders which have regulated at different times, the seizure of neutral vessels, some of which were more moderate than others. It is proper, however, to remark here, that those which were issued or even that any had been issued since the commencement of the present war, were circumstances not known till very lately; on principle it is acknowledged, that they are to be viewed in the same light, and it has been my object to examine them by that standard, without going into detail, or marking the shades of difference between them. I have made the examination with that freedom and candour which belong to a subject of very high importance to the U. States the result of which has been, as I presume, to prove that all the orders are repugnant to the law of nations, and that the late condemnations which have revived the pretensions on the part of Great Britain, are not only repugnant to that law, but to the understanding which it was supposed had taken place between the two powers, respecting the commerce in question.
I cannot conclude this note without advertting to the other topic depending between our governments, which it is also much wished to adjust at this time. These are well known to your lordship, & it is therefore unnecessary to add any thing on them at present. With a view to perpetuate the friendship of the two nations, no unnecessary cause of collision should be left open. Those adverted to, are believed to be of this kind, such as the case of boundary, the impressment of seamen, &c. since it is presumed there can be no real conflicting interest between them on those points. The general commercial relation may then be adjusted or postponed as may be most consistent with the views of his majesty's government. On that point also it is believed that it will not be difficult to make such an arrangement as, by giving sufficient scope to the resources, to the industry and the enterprize of the people of both countries, may prove highly and reciprocally advantageous to them. In the topic of impressment, however, the motive is more urgent. In that line the rights of the U. States have been so long trampled under foot, and the feelings of humanity, in respect to the sufferers, and the honour of their government, even in their own ports, so often outraged, that the astonished world may begin to doubt, whether the patience with which these injuries have been borne, ought to be attributed to generous or unworthy motives; whether the U. States merit the rank to which in other respects they are justly entitled among independent powers, or have already in the very morn of their political career, lost their energy and become degenerate. The U. States are not insensible that their conduct has exposed them to such suspicions, though they well know that they have not merited them. They are aware, from the similarity in the person, the manners, and above all, the identity of the language, which is common to the people of both nations, that the subject is a difficult one; they are equally aware, that to G. Britain also, it is a delicate one, and they have been willing in seeking an arrangement of this important interest, to give a proof by the mode, of their very sincere desire to cherish the relations of friendship with her. I have only to add, that I shall be happy to meet your lordship on these points, as soon as you can make it convenient to you.
I have the honour to be, Your lordship's most obed't serv't, (Signed) JAMES MONROE. To the Right Hon. LORD MULGRAVE, &c.
From the Philadelphia Gazette. From Washington, 1st mo. 21st day, 1806.
FRIEND ROLF, Parturiant montes, nascitur ridiculus mus, saith
Horace somewhere. What would he not have said had he known a grave assembly sitting in secret two weeks, and debating whether or not they should attempt to take the island of Cuba? He would have said that the mountain in travail had brought forth a gnat. I am informed (and in such manner as leaves no doubt on my mind) that the disputes with England made no part of the long labours of discussion in the house; but that the principal point of debate has been the propriety of immediately commencing offensive operations against Spain, by a descent on Cuba; that this measure was most warmly advocated by Randolph, and was supported by the federalists and some of the constitutionalists; that only seven or eight of Randolph's Yazoo friends clung to him; that the measure was lost, about 70 being against it, and 50 for it; that some other offensive measure has been agreed to; a measure of trivial importance, but what it is I have not been informed; but am assured 'tis of little moment; that it will make no noise when divulged.
Yesterday Nicholson called for the order of the day on the bill making an appropriation of $50,000 dollars, to supply, in addition to the appropriation of 250,000 before granted this session, the whole deficiency of 600,000 dollars in the navy department, for 1805. The bill passed.
Crowninshield's bill was called up, extending the time of taking the oath and giving bonds in cases of debenture, &c. from 10 to 20 days, and leaving to the decision of the comptroller of the treasury certain hard cases where the law hath been infringed, not by any intention of fraud but by necessity—Crowninshield talked of revising and providing—The case of Isaac Lawson, of New-York was mentioned, who had imported from the Havana, a large quantity of sugar, the duties of which amounted to 15,000 dollars. He exported it to Europe; but the yellow fever prevented his exporting within the ten days as provided by law, hence he was refused his title to drawback—There was considerable debate on striking out and amending, till at length friend J. C. Smith observed there was so much incorrectness in the bill, that 'twere better to recommit it, to mend or make a new one, to Crowninshield's. It was accordingly recommitted to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Friend Sloan called for the order of the day on his resolution for imposing a tax of ten dollars on all slaves hereafter imported into the United States. To prevent which, a Dutchman from New-York, whose name I know not, called for another order of the day; and Newton called for an adjournment; 4 persons only were for taking the ayes and noes; and 23 only were for adjourning. Sloan's resolution was taken up in committee of the whole. Dawson in the chair. Friend Sloan said but a few words; he said that slaves in common with other articles of importation ought to be taxed. Friend Dana moved to strike out the words "slaves" and insert "persons." There were black persons imported at the southward for interest; and for a certain interest (perhaps electioneering) whites were imported in the middle states. A member from South-Carolina was extremely sorry that the resolution had been brought up; he hoped it would be considered only as a matter relating to the revenue; for, in whatsoever light considered, he did not think it would prevent the importation of a single slave; him personally it might rather benefit than injure, for if a tax of ten dollars be imposed, the price of slaves must be higher, and the price of his own consequently enhanced.
Smilie spoke on the subject—He swelled some without bursting—Such enemies, Mr. Chairman, said he, were the framers of our constitution to slavery, that they would not even mention the word in that sacred instrument.—No, sir, they have not stained a page with the odious word slave.—He did not, in his usual language, say, "Rally, Mr. Chairman, them things was noble in the convention folks." Smilie soon got out of order, and was checked by the Chairman, when he sat down.—The committee rose and the house adjourned.
This day, in the morning, Nelson presented the petition of the judges of the court of this district, praying for the appointment of a committee to see whether any and what alterations are necessary in certain rules, regulations, fees, &c. Referred to a committee of five.
Early presented a resolution, the purport of which was, to instruct the committee of Ways and Means, to enquire into the expediency of passing a law, by which the secretaries of the treasury, of state, of war, and of the navy, should be obliged annually, at the commencement of every session, to give detailed account of the expenditure of their respective contingent funds. At present, he observed, they were controlled only by their own will and judgment; the house had no control. He offered the resolution from principle, not because he had any reason to suspect improper conduct. Resolution carried.
Thompson of Virginia [the same who made one speech four years since on the anti-justice bill] preferred a report of the committee to whom was referred the petition for building a bridge across the Potomack. The report was well drawn up, and was in favour of the petitioners—made the order of the day for the 5th of this week. This is a subject of much altercation between the citizens of Georgetown and the city. The pivot on which it ought to turn is this—whether or not the public will be benefitted as much, or more than the citizens of Georgetown will be injured.
Friend Sloan's resolution was again called up—Dawson in the chair. Clark [the same that tried to speak as one of the managers against judge Chase] agreed in the amendment proposing "persons" for "slaves." He feared that, without such amendment, slaves might be entered at the custom-houses under other names, and the public defrauded.
Friend Sloan was opposed to the amendment; he wished to know whether friend Dana was in earnest when he proposed it. He had often listened to that gentleman's streams of eloquence, and flights of humour; but, if his perceptive faculties were not blunted by age, he believed that gentleman was not in earnest. Why does he wish a tax on whites, who fly from tyranny and oppression, to this land of liberty, [A loud laugh—the chairman calling to order.] Let such emigrants be invited to a quiet retreat beyond the mountains, where they may be settled in a peaceful and plentiful asylum, opening the fertile womb of the earth, and reposing under their own vines and fig-trees. He wished to ask the gentleman, what motive induced him to offer the amendment. He hoped the gentleman would withdraw it, or the House crush it.
But, friend Rolf, I must stop here, as the mail will soon close. I will, in my next, give thee a sketch of this debate, interesting to humanity, and which is not yet closed, the committee having risen about 3 o'clock, after listening to the most able speech, by friend Broom, that has been made in the House since the year 1801.
THINE. NEW-YORK, January 23.
We are happy to learn that arrangements are making, for erecting in the city of New-York, a statue of Washington. This most laudable undertaking, has suffered a temporary suspension, but is now revived with a spirit, which we trust, will ensure its successful accomplishment.
The corporation of this city have assigned a conspicuous place in the Park, which will be adorned and honoured by this representation of the father of his country. One of the most eminent artists of the age has been consulted, and nothing is now wanting to the completion of the enterprize, but an adequate
subscription. We feel confident, that the inhabitants of this opulent city, will emulate each other in affording this evidence of their patriotism and regard to the memory of him, who is the boast and glory of America. The statue will not only be highly ornamental to the city, but will stand a proud monument of the liberality and national spirit of its inhabitants.
The republics of Greece and Rome employed all the powers of the chisel and the pencil, to perpetuate the memory of their sages and heroes, and to awaken in the bosoms of their descendants a noble and generous emulation. Hence, in some measure, arose that spirit of invincible patriotism, which so long preserved their liberty and happiness. The rising republic of America, who has produced a son who eclipses the splendour of Grecian and Roman excellence, ought also to vie with antiquity in its testimonials of national gratitude and affection. This tribute will be highly honourable to our city, but to the fame of our Washington, it can add nothing:—
Exiget monumentum are ferreum. He has raised the indestructible monument of his own glory, which can be annihilated only with time.
APPEAL. The following interesting article has lately been printed in the German language, and circulated on the continent.
"England has not provoked the bloody contest which now extends over the whole continent of Europe; and if she has patiently and silently endured so long the virulent and unjust accusations heaped upon her by France, it is because she conceived it unbecoming her dignity to notice assertions destitute of proof, and conveyed in terms of insulting, self-arrogating superiority.—At a moment, however, when her troops are about to join those of other nations, equally as herself outraged by the unjust menaces and aggressions of France, she conceives it was no longer prudent in her to delay exposing to all Europe, but chiefly to France itself, the undisguised causes which have induced her to call forth the loyalty of her inhabitants, and the valour of her troops. These causes originate not in ambitious views on her part, or, as France would have it, in perfidious violation of treaties, because those treaties were found to militate against her interests; but in the deep designing, restless ambition of a man, whose sole occupation seems to be to conquer, and whose every action testifies disregard to the common observances among men.
"When England, penetrated with a proper sense of the miseries a long and doubtful war had entailed upon her inhabitants, consented to accept even of a disadvantageous peace, she prepared with fidelity to execute every article of the treaty, and the most undeniable proof her sincerity was given by a complete dismantling of her ships, and a general disbanding of her troops; all the warlike stores were sold without reserve, and even the barracks were unfurnished of every article of use or comfort. Such was the actual state of Great Britain a very few months after the definitive treaty of Amiens had been ratified by the several parties—nay, so unsuspicious was England of any impediments taking place to the hoped for blessings, that even pending the negotiation, she consented to France sending over to St. Domingo an immense force, both in troops and in shipping, and which any crooked policy on her own part would undoubtedly have thrown on her defenceless West-Indi possessions.
"One point alone remained to be settled; the evacuation of Malta, a place of no importance to England, unless at war with France, but of incalculable magnitude, once occupied by that restless power. To guard against the possibility of such an event, England required its neutrality to be guaranteed by both Russia and Austria; and until this arrangement could take place, she prudently refused to evacuate the fortress. France, on her part, pressed with suspicious impatience the fulfilment of this part of the treaty of Amiens; and while she arrogantly and loudly exacted what she termed her right, she did not even attempt to disguise her own views on the independence of this impregnable island. All Europe has witnessed the successive encroachments of France on the rights of independent nations—Every month annexed to her dominions some fresh accession of dignity and power, not only thereby merely aggrandizing herself, but weakening, to an alarming degree, those states from which alone a just and due balance of power could be expected. At no period of the history of France were her resources so immense as at the termination of the last war. All Brabant, Savoy, a considerable part of Germany, were annexed for ever to her crown. He who wore it a mighty conqueror, at the head of an obedient and numerous army, seemed to be left without a hope or wish uniformed or ungratified. Peace was in his grasp, the arts courted his smiles, and offered full fruition to his mandates.
"Such was the proud state of France, at the conclusion of the war. Let us now turn a hasty view on the situation of other powers.—Austria, humbled, and almost ruined, entertained not a wish to renew the war—Russia was in amity with France—Prussia almost her ally—the weak powers feared and courted her—England, as has been seen, seriously prepared to enjoy the blessings of peace.
"Switzerland, Holland, and Piedmont, all Italy indeed, demanded only to be left to their internal regulations; their independence could not injure France; their enmity could but lead to their own destruction. Such was the state of Europe, when, with a wanton tyranny, unparalleled in the history of Europe, Buonaparte seized on all these nations, and imposed upon them his own iron yoke. He did more; under the pretence of sending commercial agents to the powers with which he had just signed a peace, he introduced engineers to take soundings of her ports, and plans of her coasts; then, and not till then, England took alarm; and when the well known mission of Sebastiani to Egypt was made publick, what before had only been a strong suspicion, became at once indubitable proof to the nations of Europe.—
To the inhabitants of France we submit it, could England do less than arm; her commerce restricted and refused, her interior tampered with, and terms of the treaty virtually infringed, our very existence she had no alternative but abject submission, or unequal war. She chose the latter, and God has crowned her efforts her liberty and her honour. Let then the world at large judge, on what motives France is at present at war with the whole, of the continental powers; while, at the same time. Frenchmen will do well to reflect, whether it is for their honour or their happiness, to support the continuance of a war, merely to gratify the inordinate ambition of one man, who sets at nought the lives and liberties of the great nation over whose destinies he rules, provided their sacrifice is the consummation of his unjust and frantic desires. England, so constantly accused of being the sole promoter of the war, so unworthily and unjustly charged with the preparation of crimes foreign to the character stamped upon great renown, scruples not to declare, that her sword will be sheathed the very first moment that France disavows the right of medling with the political relation of neutral independent states, and confines herself to such limits as are compatible with the freedom of other nations; but while she continues to manifest her exorbitant pretensions, unfounded as unacknowledged, England will employ with a lavish hand all that gold (as much the envy of France) the fair produce of her labour and her skill, to support the tottering and assailed liberties of mankind. Without a wish for aggrandize-
ment, she fights only for independence and security; and if France is animated as she says she is, with similar views, peace is in her hands."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. British sloop Pegasus, Newbold, 10 days from Bermuda, Ballast, to the Master. Swedish ship Redligheten, Fagerberg, 59 days from St. Ubes, Salt, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. Sch'r Samuel, Hudson, 6 days from New-York. Portuguese ship Boa Nova, Soars, 78 days from Oporto, Ballast, bound to Philadelphia, put in for provision and water. Brig Alligator, Dennett, 21 days from Guadalupe, Sugar and Coffee, P. Dana & Co. Sch'r Sarah, Parrot, 12 days from Bermuda, Ballast, to the Master.—Left there the 19th Jan. ship John Jay, Fry, from Batavia to a Northern port, cargo Sugar and Coffee, sent in for adjudication; ship Pollard, from Isle of France to New-York, two months waiting for trial; ship Columbian Packet, from Bourdeaux to Philadelphia, 4 months detained for trial; sch'r Whitney, Hand, of Philadelphia, to sail in 10 days for Turk's Island; sch'r Atlantic, Haly, of New-London, to sail in three days for Turk's Island. Brig Friendship, Freeman, 33 days from Teneriffe, Ballast, Moses Myers.—Left there brig Edward and Charles, Pettitgill, to sail for this port in 20 days; sch'r Sally, of Baltimore.
A Meeting of the Members of the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is requested THIS EVENING at the Exchange Coffee-House, at 6 o'Clock. Feb. 3. 480
The Subscribers to the EXCHANGE, are requested to meet at their Room on MONDAY next, at 6 o'Clock, in the Evening. Jan. 31. 473
FOR SALE, On the Beach about 10 miles North of Currituck Inlet, on TUESDAY, the 4th of February, at 12 o'Clock, for the benefit of whom it may concern, 48 bags COCOA, 39 Casks do. 13 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 6 Tons LOGWOOD—Being the Cargo of the British Sloop Earl of Lonsdale, stranded on the 22d instant, on her passage from Trinidad to New-York. Also, at same time, The Hull and Materials, of said SLOOP, burthen 62 tons, British built, 6 years old, composition fastened, and coppered to the bends. Jan. 31. 476
For a Port in France, The fine coppered SHIP BELFAST, Geo. W. CARMAN, Master, burthen about 400 hogsheads Tobacco, great part of her cargo being engaged; she will sail with all convenient speed.—For freight of the remainder, apply to Messrs. Rambaut, Gerson, & co. of Petersburg, Mr. Warren Ashley, or John & James Galwey. Feb. 3. tf 486
Wanted Immediately, A VESSEL, Of about 150 tons, to bring a cargo of Logwood from Lynhaven Bay. Apply to John C. Niemeyer. Feb. 3. 3t 483
LIVERPOOL SALT. A Cargo of Stoyed SALT, on board the Alexander—For Sale on moderate terms by J. & W. Southgate. A few hundred bushels COALS. Feb. 3. 3w 487
ST. UBES SALT. For SALE on board the Swedish Ship Redligheten, Captain Fagerberg, A quantity of excellent St. Ubes Salt. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Feb. 3. zw 488
Jamaica and } RUM, Grenada } Prime and } PORK, Mess } Petersburg & } TOBACCO, For Sale by Raphannock } C. & F. Whittle. Feb. 3. 6t. 478
TO RENT, A Ware-House on Commerce-Street. Apply to William Plume, & Co. Feb. 3. tf 482
Now landing from on board the Sloop Director, and for SALE at the Ware-House formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Thomas Tucker, Maxwell's-wharf, 5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 5 Hogshead MOLASSES, 20 Casks Malaga WINE, 20 Barrels SUGAR, 20 do. Prime New-York PORK, 20 do. do. BEEF, 10 do. do. APPLES, 30 Boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES, 10 do. SOAP, 10 Chests Souichong } TEA. 2 do. Imperial } 1 do. Hyson } All of which will be Sold low or exchanged for Country Produce. James M'Clenachan. Feb. 3. tf 485
NOTICE.
Under the authority of a Deed, executed by Richard Lively, of the City of Williamsburg, on the 13th day of March, 1801, and duly recorded, I shall Sell on the Second Monday in March next, before the door of the Court-House of James-City County,
Two small Tracts of LAND, Lying in said County, and several LOTS in the City of Williamsburg, conveyed in Trust to me by said Deed, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the debt secured thereby to Gilliat and Taylor, together with the charges of Sale, and expenses of the Deed. The Sale will be for Cash. Robert Saunders. Williamsburg, Feb. 3. tf 481
CAUTION.
Landlords and Shop-Keepers are hereby cautioned against trusting any of the crew of the Swedish Ship Redligheten, as I am determined to pay no debts of their contracting. S. P. Fagerberg, Captain. Feb. 3. 4t 484
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. 4t 479

GARDEN SEEDS.
The Subscriber has for Sale, at the Store of Mr. James Dowdall, opposite the New Market, Fresh Garden Seeds,
Imported in the ship Shepherd, from London—Also, SOME CHOICE SEEDS, of this Country's growth, that can be warranted good, viz.
EARLY FRAME PEA, Early Nicholas do. Early Charlton do. Early Pearl do. Golden Hotspur do. Dwarf Marrow do. Tall Green Marrow do. Imperial Green do. Prolific do. Leadman's Dwarf do. Blue Prussian do. Crown and Cabbage do. Early and late Cauliflower, Early York CABBAGE, Early Sugar Loaf do. Early Buttersea do. Madeira do. Drum Head do. Winter do. Red Dutch do. Green Savoy do. Scotch Red do. Red Beet, Orange and Early Horse Carrot, Solid Celery—Cured Parsley, Turkey, Early Frame, Short Prickly and Long Prickly Cucumbers, Cured Endive, Dwarf Kidney Beans of all sorts—Arbour Beans, Broad Leaved Lark, Silver Skinned, James, Madeira, and Blood Red Onion, Grand Admiral, Brown Dutch, Ice, Cabbage, Green Coss, and Aleppo Coss Lettuce, Scarlet, Short Top, Salmon, and Red and White Turnip Radish, Parsnip—Rape, White and Brown Mustard, Round and Prickly Spinage, Early Dutch, Norfolk, Hanover and Stone Turnip, Fennel—Furze—Split Peas, Salsify, Scorzonera—Pepper Grass, Large Wind or, Long Pod, White Blossom, and Garden Beans, Canary and Hemp Seed, Ocre—Brocoli, Red and White Clover Seed, Lucern and Timothy do. SWEET HERBS, Thyme—Golden and Green Purslain, Clary—Borage—Pot Mary Gold—Dill, Sweet and Bush Basil—Skerrett, Winter and Summer Savory, Sweet Marjoram. FLOWER SEEDS, Double Balsam—Capsicum, Rocket, Dwarf, and Branching Larkspur, Convolvulus Minor & Major, Another Grandiflora—India Pink, Globe of various sorts—Negella Romana, Agrostemma Coeli—Onothera Purpurea, Scorzonera Tugitana—Tulips of all sorts, Dwarf Red, Yellow, and Tall Red Cockscum, Chrysanthemum Irecolar—Jubrosas, Mixed China Aster, Cassia and Senna Fistula, Hyssopus Muscaria—Piots, Platanus—Anomenas, Asparagus Roots.
James Hay. Who solicits the patronage of the publick, and being a regular instructed Gardiner, offers to his customers his services either to the culture or the proper season of sowing. Jan. 13. tf 428
Landing from on board the Brig Commerce, Price, from Lisbon,
72 Pipes, 30 Hds. } Dry L. P. Lisbon Wines. 162 Qr. Casks, 5 Pipes, 1 Hhd. } Red do. 100 Trails Fresh FIGS—all in good order and fit for immediate use, to be Sold on low terms. Apply to Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co. Who have in Store,
Very Old Genuine MALMSEY in Hogsheads, do. do. Brazil WINE do. and qr. casks, do. do. L. P. Madeira do. do. do. do. do. do. in Pipes do. do. Old do. L. M. do. do. do. Old do. L. P. Oporto do. do. Sweet do. Lisbon Wine, do. Old do. L. P. Sherry do. do. do. Com. do. do. Calcevallo, do. Bordeaux CLARET in Boxes, do. Old Cognac BRANDY, do. Holland GIN, do. Wine VINEGAR, do. Old Antigua RUM in Puncheons, New Jamaica do. do. SWEET OIL in Hds. do. ALSO, Jamaica COFFEE in Bags and Tierces, do. SUGARS Hds. And a few Boxes Spanish CHOCOLATE. N. B. Private Families, Captains of Vessels, and country Gentlemen will be accommodated with the above in small quantities. Jan. 10. Sw 424
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. ** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. tf 279 LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, captain Newcomb, lying at Newton's wharf, 30 hlds. MOLASSES, 100 HIDES. Phinehas Dana & Co. tf 364
A PARCEL OF CHOICE Russia and Ravens DUCK, Landing, and for Sale by Moses Myers. ALSO, 1000 bushels Lisbon SALT, afloat. January 20. Sw 445
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the ship PLANTER, Boush, from London, and FRANKLIN, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptance in Town—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 18 do. of Rose Blankets. 8 do. Stripe do. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 10 do. White Plains and Kercys. 12 do. Blue do. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 2 do. Yarn Hose. do. Carpeting and Carpets. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
TO RENT, Two Brick-Houses, No. 22, and 23, in Church-Street, near the Old Church.—They are well calculated for Dry Goods Stores, having been occupied for several years by persons in that business; they have four rooms upon a floor, a cellar, and a pump of good water in the yard; also a garden attached to each. Apply at this Office. Jan. 10. Sw 425
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with. John Hamilton, Consul. PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form. D'd. Thomas, Accountant. A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth day of _____ any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in the Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence. Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five. The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts. N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz. "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great-Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
New Beef, Candles, N. E. Rum, &c. The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Warehouse on Commerce-street wharf, 450 bbls. No. 1 & 2 Beef—Boston inspection, 400 boxes MOULD CANDLES—different sizes, 10 hds. Refined SUGAR, 16 do. and 40 bbls. N. E. RUM. Phinehas Dana & Co. tf 447
EAGLE TAVERN. The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the publick in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentlemen BOARDERS by the Year. Thomas Glenn. January 15. 3m 433
NOTICE. THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. tf 201
Sugar & Coffee. THIS DAY landing on Campbell's wharf, from on board the schooner Venus, capt. Goodwin, from Berbice, 21 Hogsheads Prime SUGARS, And a few Bags Prime GREEN COFFEE.—For Sale by Martin Fisk. Jan. 1. tf 400
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. tf 339
FLOUR. 700 Barrels Mayo Mills of excellent quality, afloat, for Sale by Moses Myers. Dec. 27. tf 381
FOR RENT, And immedate possession given, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Roberts—Also, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Johnston.—For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. January 20. tf 430
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
THE SPIRIT OF THE PUBLICK JOURNALS; BEING an impartial selection of the best original Poetry, Essays, &c. and which have appeared in the newspapers of the United States during the year 1805. The Editors of Newspapers who exchange with the Baltimore Evening Post, are requested to give the above advertisement a few insertions in their papers. When published, a copy of the work will be sent to each office. August 28. tf 406
FOR RENT, (And possession to be had immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement. P. Barraud. Jan. 29. tf 466
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN-AWAY on the night of the 27th inst. a Mulatto Boy, named CHARLES, about 15 or 16 years old, had on green plain jacket and trousers, the latter patched on the knees with blue; he has an innocent down cast look—I do expect he is in Norfolk, as he crossed the ferry the night he went off—All persons are forewarned from harbouring or carrying him off—The above reward will be paid on delivery of him to me, or if confined in jail so that I get him. John Davis. Jan. 29. tf 467
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT REINE, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be made for payment. James Callis, Admr. Dec. 11. tf 340
Ten Dollars Reward. STOP DESERTERS—Deserted from the brig Merchant on the 12th inst. two SAILORS, viz. John San, a Dean or Swede, dark complexion, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, stout built, and long hair—Also, James Wilson, an American, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, slim built, and short hair—Whoever will deliver them to the jail in this Borough, shall receive the above reward, by applying to Martin Fisk. Jan. 29. tf 469
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, 8d, Sheathing 6d, 4d, 3d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, 6d, 4d, 3d, 2d. Nails, 8d per lb. do. 9d per lb. do. 7 1-2d per lb. do. 10d per lb. do. 3d per M. do. 2d 7 1-2d do. Brads, 9d per lb. do. 4s 6d per M. do. 3s do. do. 2s 7 1-2d do. do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 303
TO RENT, (Ad immediate possession given,) A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas Newton, jun. Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's Wharf. tf 275
NOTICE. WHEREAS a certain JOHN BARLEY, of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City has now in his possession certain NEGROES by the names of Esther and Child, Clay, Rose, Harry, Cary, Edmund, Phebe, and Jude, which he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of Isaac Dacey, of the county of Essex—And whereas the legal process of law is resorted to in order to ascertain his right therein, I do hereby (as Guardian to MARY WALLER BARLEY, who I contend is the legal Heir of said Dacey) forbid the said John Barley from selling, or otherwise disposing of the said Slaves—And I do further forward all persons from purchasing them, or any part thereof—All matters of vessels and others are also forbidden from transporting, conveying away, or secreting any of the said Slaves, under the penalty of the law, which will be strictly enforced by WM. WALLER, Guardian. Hampton, Dec. 5. tf 334
To be Leased, For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next. A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all co-revenant offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. P. Barraud. November 18. tf 288
FOR SALE, A Tract of Wood LAND, about six miles from Ferry Point, adjoining the Lands of Mr. Plummer, Mr. S. Whitehead, and Mrs. Mosely, containing about 300 acres, mostly covered with Pine suitable for Masts and Spars, and about two miles from a good landing on the Eastern Branch: a great bargain may be had, and payments accommodating to the purchaser. Also for Lease, for a number of Years, A WHARF in Gosport, about 100 feet front on the river, and about 180 feet on a 60 feet street; the whole the property of Mrs. Clinch, of Gosport. For particulars apply to R. Thompson, Portsmouth, Jan. 6. 1aw6w 411
Great Dismal Swamp. FOR SALE—Three Sixteenths of the New Lebanon Estate, and One Sixth of the Old Lebanon Estate, which comprises a large portion of the most valuable TIMBER of the Swamp; they are intersected by the Canal now almost completed, which carries a water carriage from those Estates with the waters of the Chesapeake—The terms of Sale will be moderate, and a reasonable accommodation of time will be given for two thirds of the purchase money. For particulars apply to Wm. M. Harvey, near Nixonton, N. C. Jan. 1. 1aw 1st Feb. 396
LANDS FOR SALE. 750 acres lying near the New Dragon Bridge, in King and Queen County. This tract will be disposed of altogether, or divided into lots of 2 or 300 acres to suit purchasers. ALSO, 400 acres in the county of Gloucester, lying near Capahosick ferry, and in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones, and Mr. Thomas Fox, and distant about eight or nine miles from the Court-House. ALSO, 1140 acres in Middlesex county, lying on the Pianketank River, which affords the greatest abundance of Fish, Crabs, and Oysters, of superior quality. On this tract (generally called Barn Elms) there is a commodious Dwelling-House, with all the necessary out-houses, for the convenience of a large family. As it is presumed that no person will be disposed to purchase without first seeing the lands, it is desired that unnecessary here to give a description of them, or the terms on which they will be sold. The subscriber may be consulted on the business any time after the date hereof at Barn Elms. Carter B. Berkeley. December 6. 1aw6w 330
NOTICE. The Members of the Mutual Assurance Society, against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held on the first Monday in January next, which is the sixth day of the said month. Any Member which doth not attend, at the said Meeting, in person or by proxy duly authorised, will be represented by the Member of the State Legislature, of the County, or the Senator of the District, wherein such absentee resides. W. F. AST, Principal Agent, M. A. S. ** The Printers in this State are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks. Richmond, Nov. 25, 1805. 1aw4w 325
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN. PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED, Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter, Containing a General View of the Principles and Improvements of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA. BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work—It is a system of chemistry divested of such technical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to Improvements in various Arts. Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under difficulties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantic scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the curiosity of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "dreary void." To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of vivifying gas, and of acids and other fluids into solids, are processes which although familiar to many in chemistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, which it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen. The respectable Cultivators of land will be much benefited by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making manures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best adapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-petre were procured for the powder manufactory as to enable the French government to procure their war!
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate between the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the constituents of medicinal springs; to detect the adulterations of Beer and other drinks; and to correct corrupted oils, must be of consequence to most individuals. The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Saltpetre—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tanning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vegetable Matter—Of Dying and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry. No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often spent by the artists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following extracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jefferson—and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon. "MONTICELLO, August 1805. "Of the importance of making a knowledge of chemistry to be held in high regard, I have been long assured. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no out of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cider, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chapall has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennycuick did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life, but death deprived us of his labours. Good traces on these subjects should receive general approbation. "Accept of my salutations, "TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT VERNON, 14th September 1805. "I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been made generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will think, do great good to society and, by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can. "BUSH. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beasts, the Connection, the Impartance of the Science which I wish to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate, in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours, I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land. You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and interesting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear. T. EWELL.
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