Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-01-17 00:00:00

By captain Deagle from Baltimore, we have received papers of that city to Monday, and we have also been favoured by a gentleman of this place, with a Baltimore paper of Wednesday, by which we notice the arrival of the ship Cato, Captain Snow, at New-York, in 40 days from Liverpool. The advices by this ship are from London to the 25th November, nine days later than those by the Packet. We have inserted in our paper of to-day, all that we find in the papers received by us, from which it does not appear, that any thing of importance has transpired in England, since the date of our advices by the Packet, although it was then time that the rapid progress of Buonaparte towards Vienna should have reached London. It is however to be observed, that the late hour at which the papers were received at New-York, and from which the Baltimore paper copies, did not permit copious extracts to be made.
An editorial article in a Baltimore paper, upon the authority of the New-York Commercial Advertiser, states that despatches have arrived at New-York from Mr. Monroe, to the Secretary of State, and which have been sent on to Washington. These despatches it is stated, contain the agreeable information, that an explanation has taken place between the British government and Mr. Monroe, and that the differences between the two countries have been amicably adjusted. Further it is stated, that the representations of Mr. Monroe, received great consideration from a spirited remonstrance of the merchants of London. We are not of opinion that there could have been any concert in action between the London merchants and Mr. Monroe, because we cannot suppose any thing of a secret in the conduct of either. But we can very readily suppose, that Mr. Pitt would attend to the representations of so respectable a body of men as the merchants of London, and avail himself of their information. Those men, like the mercantile men of this country, well know the evils which both countries would experience, by any serious misunderstanding. It will afford us singular satisfaction, when we have it in our power to present our readers with a more authentic account of this agreeable information.
In another part of our paper, our readers will observe that advices have been received at Boston, of despatches from Mr. Pinckney, which state, that our differences with Spain have been adjusted honourably, and advantageously for this country. We must confess that this information does not carry that appearance of truth, which we should most willingly wish it to wear. We have understood for some time past, that Mr. Pinckney's functions at Madrid had ceased, and that he himself had left that court. The account rests upon the authority of a captain Rodgers, from Lisbon, who it is to be observed, has furnished an article of information respecting the battle off Cape Trafalgar, which does not prove that all his information was derived from a correct source. Of both these circumstances, a few days will relieve the anxiety of our readers, as if any despatches have arrived, they will soon be at Washington.
William and Mary College Lottery.
FIRST DAY, January 15.
Prizes of 500 Dollars.
No. 111, (First Drawn) 5177, 3692, 1298.
Prizes of 15 Dollars.
Nos.—166 2607 3077 4230 4913 1383 7406 7332
SECOND DAY.
Prizes of 500 Dollars.—Nos. 6564 7645.
Prizes of 15 Dollars.
Nos.—7 411 437 854 416 619 2255 1475 5383 3744 4535 7741 3916 4172 2300 2168 4035 7370 7127 2401 6410 6292 3786 6274 4631 6525 3639 4312 2472 4570 6181 3566 7543 4234 7479.
THIRD DAY.
Prizes of 500 Dollars.—Nos. 3985 3960.
Prizes of 15 Dollars.
Nos.—953 817 328 170 667 966 2504 2575 2214 2795 5834 5023 2931 1660 4007 7944 3218 3573 7938 1500 7941 5862 4840 1447 4711 1812 2903 2020 5182 3296 7895 7327 4803 6180.
The following decision, and remarks thereon are copied from the Newport Mercury.
SHIP HOPE, ROBINSON, OF THIS PORT.
We present the following decision of Sir William Scott, as an important document. Although it is a case of restoration yet the new principle of the English Admiralty courts is fully displayed. The argument of the Judge evinces how flexible, for their own purposes, the English can make their law of Nations. Though a rule may be laid down this year and acted upon, and neutral property to the amount of millions be afloat in full faith of its continuance, yet it is by no means certain, that it will be the rule of adjudication the next year.
Sir William Scott heretofore declared himself satisfied, that in landing the cargo and paying the importation duties, consisted ample proof of a legal importation, and that a cargo so imported, might be exported.—The lords of appeal, have however, decided otherwise. For this court it can hardly be expected, that we should feel the same respect as for the English courts of ordinary common law jurisdiction. For unlike these, it is not composed of men who hold a permanent office by an independent tenure, but mostly of coadjutor members of the existing administration. These men are generally of high rank and distinguished talents; but they are members in the cabinet of a nation at war and they carry with them from the cabinet to the bench, the plans and the projects of war.—Judicial decisions destructive of the rights of neutrals, are one of their means of distressing the enemy, and aggrandizing their own nation. What they establish becomes, however, binding upon all subordinate courts, and consequently the principle established by the lords of appeal has been adopted by Sir William Scott, against his own sense of its equity and propriety. The lately announced principle was urged by the counsel in the following case, in its utmost latitude; and though it was decided that it did not apply, as the cargo in this instance was purchased, in time of profound peace, yet the principle was admitted and strenuously supported.—And although the capture in this case was confessedly illegal, and upon trial it appeared that even a court
of admiralty could find no pretence for condemnation, yet damages were denied, and costs and expenses, to a large amount, paid by the claimants. The English admiralty courts, seem to adopt at the present day, in respect to neutral property, the same maxims of law and evidence as were formerly in a corrupt and bloody period of their history, adopted by their criminal courts, in respect to high treason. They make intention a crime, and prove the intention by conjecture. They make a charge, alledge criminality, but feel no obligation imposed on themselves to prove it. The accused is called on to disprove it, and if he fail in the almost impossible task of showing that he had not such an intention, he is condemned. Such doctrine we hope the wisdom and prudence, if not the justice of Great-Britain, will lead her to disavow.—At any rate, it is the duty and the right of this country to deny and resist it. This is a point on which all parties are united. All questions of controversy ought now to be avoided. If the present administration will by spirited and dignified measures, save our wide spread commerce from its impending ruin, vindicate our violated rights and insulted honour, procure indemnity for the past, and security for the future, we ought to throw a veil of oblivion over its past follies and offences, and encourage, by our approbation, their late, but we hope not insincere, conversion to federal measures and principles.
DECISION.
Of the right honourable Sir William Scott, in the British Court of Admiralty, Doctors' Commons. Thursday, September 12th 1805, in the case of the ship Hope, of this port, Robert Robinson, master. "This case is pressed, upon the part of the captors, on the ground of its being a cargo taken in an enemy's colony, (Manilla) and after touching in America, is brought on to the enemy's country in Europe, without breaking the continuity of the voyage, by an act done; and in respect to his question, there is no evidence here, that the continuity of the voyage was sufficiently interrupted. Since the case of the Essex, Orne, a mere importation with intent to exporting again, is not to be taken as a discontinuity of the voyage; and I am surprised at the observation made, as if this was a novel rule, a new rule introduced. I apprehend it is a clear and ancient principle, and perfectly justifiable. It is not going to a neutral port, and saying you have called at that port in passing, but it must be bona fide importation, and established by evidence; that the continuity of the voyage is solemnly broken with respect to the cargo, in that case the court will look no further. The time of a vessel staying is of importance, as it shows the intention of the parties.—If it is extremely short, the presumption arising is of an evasive nature. At the same time there have been cases in which it has appeared, notwithstanding the shortness of the time, there was sufficient evidence to prove that they went there for the purpose of importation; and it was only in consequence of not finding a market, that the cargo was re-shipped, and the court have fairly thought it his duty to hold that the voyage was interrupted. The mere payment of duties, if there is clear evidence that the importation was for the purpose of immediate exportation, and that the cargo was carried there for the purpose of evading the consequences of coming from the colony of the enemy, that has been held a continued voyage. The case of the Essex, Orne, is an authority upon the subject, and which is absolutely binding upon myself, because it has its foundation upon every just principle of law—and therefore it must be understood, at least in the present holding of these courts upon the subject, that is the doctrine which they think themselves warranted in applying. But the question here is, whether in fact the origin they can supply any ground upon this sort of reasoning can be applied. If it was not a shipment from the enemy's colony, there is an end of the case. Now it is admitted, that this transaction takes place before the commencement of the war, that the exportation from Manilla was in September, and it was not till November that war broke out between Spain and England. But it is said, if it was done in contemplation of war, it would have the same effect; so it would, where it appears that such contemplation was at the bottom of the transaction, where there is evidence from the correspondence, or otherwise, to show that the parties did not act in contemplation of the war. In such cases, where the contemplation of the war was established by satisfactory evidence, the court has applied the rule, & that it shall operate exactly the same as if actual hostilities; and that nothing of that sort appears here, and the fact being that war did not commence at Manilla till after the vessel had sailed, it is extremely unlikely that a prospect of a war with this country should be entertained with any degree of credit to induce the Americans to speculate upon this subject—but supposing it was an importation from Manilla to Amsterdam at this period, it would be an importation perfectly legal, and all transactions in America may be laid out of the case. Upon these grounds there being no dispute about the property, I shall think myself bound to restore the ship and cargo."
From the London Morning Chronicle, of Nov. 15. It appears that the numerous armies assembled in the north of Germany, where the last harvest was uncommonly bad, has created a scarcity of the most distressing kind. By the letters received yesterday from Hamburg, the price of corn has risen to an excessive degree. Our ministers have wisely sent stores of biscuit for the maintenance of gen. Don's army; but it would be well if ships were instantly taken to send a supply of corn, which we can very well spare. The wheat which has been imported from the very countries which now want it, cannot find a market in this country at the price at which it was consigned; and yet, not being entered for re-exportation, it cannot be sent back. Policy, as well as good neighbourhood, demand that we should relax from the law to serve them in their extremity.
IMPORTANT.
BOSTON, Jan. 4.
Mr. Davis who arrived yesterday from the Vineyard, acquaints us of the arrival there on Wednesday last, of the ship Resolution, capt. D. Rogers, in 40 days from Lisbon; who informed Mr. D. that previous to his sailing from Lisbon, information had been received there by Mr. Pinckney, that our differences with Spain had been amicably adjusted; and that the court of Spain had ordered payment to be made for all the spoliations of ships, cargoes, freights &c. heretofore allowed; and that all our territorial disputes with Spain are happily settled; and that the general aspect of our diplomatic concerns in that quarter, was auspicious and flattering in a high degree. That Mr. Pinckney had sailed from Lisbon, for Charleston, in a Swedish ship, 5 days before the Resolution.
DEUS AFFLAVIT.
Capt. Rogers has dispatches on board for the administration, which no doubt will be sent forward by express as soon as they arrive at Cape-Ann. Mr. Pinckney cannot be expected for some time, as the vessel he was on board was a dull sailer. This paper will probably therefore convey the first intelligence to Washington of this happy termination of casual disputes with a friendly government, whose true interests are interwoven with those of this country, and whose commercial prosperity must be our first and most sincere wish. We can only add that we have taken the utmost pains to ascertain the above mentioned particulars, and have no doubt of their being substantially correct. Captain Rogers also acquainted Mr. Davis, that
the combined fleets had lost but five ships in the late action off Cadiz, the other sixteen having drifted into the bay in the gale—and that the Spaniards were so impressed with this unexpected preservation of so many crippled vessels in the harbour, after the action, which they had despaired of ever seeing again, that they gave a loose to their joy by a general illumination—as an event which they believed was providential in its consequence.
NINTH CONGRESS.
OF THE UNITED STATES. PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TAKEN FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TUESDAY, January 7.
In the house of representatives this day, soon after the house was called to order, Mr. J. Randolph again moved to have
The doors closed.
observing that he had communications of a secret nature to divulge to the house. The galleries &c. were cleared at 40 minutes past 11, and continued so, until half past three—consequently the secret business remains undivulged.
Previous to closing the doors, the following petitions were presented to the house, viz.
Petition of the inhabitants of Massachusetts manufacturers of iron hollow ware, praying that an additional duty may be laid on all imported hollow ware, under a presumption, that there are works sufficient to supply the whole United States with that article. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Petition of the merchants of Newburyport in Massachusetts stating, that, from the rocks and shoals in the river Merrimack, the navigation was extremely dangerous, and that the buoys already placed there by government, were insufficient to guard vessels against the danger. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Petition of the inhabitants of Alexandria, in Pennsylvania for a post office and post roads. Referred to the committee on the business of post offices and post roads.—(With some others of a private nature.)
WEDNESDAY, January 8.
Resolution respecting William Eaton Esq.
Mr. Bidwell from the committee to whom this business was recommitted again brought forward a resolution, in form of a Vote of Thanks.
The present amendment consists of a vote of thanks in lieu of the contemplated Medal; & which is given to William Eaton Esq. and his brave associates—the words in other respects are nearly the same as the first resolution already given to the publick.
Arming the Militia.
General Varnum offered the following resolution. Resolved, That the committee appointed on that part of the President's message which respect the organization and classification of the militia and rules and regulations of the army, be instructed to consider whether any, and if any, what measures are necessary to be taken to complete the arming of the militia.
Resolved, That the secretary of war lay before this house a statement of fire arms belonging to the United States, and where the same are deposited.—Read twice.
Bonds of Marshals.
Mr. Talmadge brought in a bill for the regulation of bonds given by marshals for the due execution of the duties of their office.
The bill directs that the bonds so to be given, shall be filed, and that it shall be lawful for the judge of the district to order penalties incurred to be put in force, and a judgment obtained thereon there shall be a remedy by scire facias. Referred to the committee of the whole house for Monday next and to be printed.
A bill was read, giving the consent of congress to the act of the state of South Carolina, to collect and impose an additional duty on tonnage on foreign bottoms &c. read a second time, and referred to a committee of the whole house for Monday next, and ordered to be printed.
THURSDAY, January 9.
Mr. Gregg brought forward a bill, in addition to an act entitled, "An act supplementary to the act providing for a naval peace establishment, and for other purposes." Referred to a committee of the whole house for Tuesday next, and ordered to be printed.
By this bill the second and fourth sections of the act recited in the title, are repealed.
It authorizes the President of the U. States to keep in actual service in time of peace so many ships of war, and other public armed vessels, as he may think the public service may require—and the remainder to be laid up in ordinary. The public armed vessels in time of peace, are to be officered and manned as he may judge necessary.
The naval peace establishment to consist of 13 captains, 9 masters and commanders, 72 lieutenants, 150 midshipmen, 925 seamen, ordinary seamen and boys.
The officers to receive half pay, when not under orders for actual service.
Surgeons, surgeons mates, sailing masters, chaplains, pursers, boatswains, gunners, sail-makers, and carpenters, to be appointed by the President.
Mr. Varnum called for the order of the day on the 89th article of the rules and regulations of the army. [In committee of the whole—Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.]
Mr. Dana moved an amendment, so as to make the article read,
"No person shall suffer death, except in cases herein expressly mentioned, or be punished with more than 50 lashes by the sentence of a court martial." Carried.
Mr. Speaker observed that there was a message from the senate which had not been read. It accompanied the bill for erecting two additional light houses in Long Island Sound, and for making Roxbury a port of delivery, an amendment, by adding a new section:
"That the secretary of the treasury be instructed to cause the lights to be distinguished from all other lights on the said Sound," to which the house concurred.
Mr. Gregg called for the bill for extending the powers of the governor of Louisiana.
Mr. Thomas, about half an hour after the house was called to order, moved that the galleries be cleared. The house then proceeded upon secret communications until four o'clock, when the house adjourned.
FRIDAY, January 10.
The speaker asked the house whether he should read the engrossed 69th article of the rules and regulations of the army, which being read and approved,
The question was put—Shall this bill pass?—On a division there were—Affirmative 68, Negative 11.
Mr. Speaker thereupon observed that all the members in the house had not voted, and calling those from behind the Bar, to their places, the question was again put when they appeared.—Affirmative 65, Negative 11.
The bill then passed and was sent to the senate in their concurrence. The senate immediately concurred thereto, it wants only the signature of the President, to pass into a law.
Mr. Thomas presented a petition, accompanying a resolution of the house of representatives of Pennsylvania, respecting the postage of printed paper.
Mr. Leib opposed the reading, and observed that it was addressed to the post master general.
Mr. Thomas replied that when the petition had been read, it will be found to come within the rules of the house, and a subject for their consideration.
The petition was then read which stated that the conveyance by mail of printed sheets, was restricted to newspapers and pamphlets—thus, even the journals of the proceedings of the legislature or courts &c. must pay in proportion to letters—it goes to paying for an abatement of the postage of all printed paper &c.—Referred to the committee of post offices and post roads.
Mr. Holmes presented the memorial of the common council of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, signed by Henry Rose their chairman, praying that a warehouse may be erected, at the publick expense, for the reception of goods under quarantine, and also a house for the reception of the sick, while they remain under the quarantine laws; on Jones's point. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Thomas, presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of the state of New-Hampshire, for a post office and post road.—Referred to the committee on that business.
Report, favourable to the petition of Samuel Beebe.
The doors, at half past 11, were again this day closed, upon the motion of Darby of New-Jersey, and the house continued upon secret business until 4 o'clock and then adjourned until to-morrow.
The Senate have rejected a bill, which originated in the house of representatives for the relief of Edward Topham and others.
SATURDAY, January 11.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from the secretary of war, exhibiting a statement of the number of fire arms the property of the United States, fit for use, designating the places where they are deposited; by which it appears, that exclusive of the arms in the hands of the troops, in the service of the United States, there are deposited in various places.
113,500 muskets with bayonets.
3,666 rifles.
62 fowls.
1,931 pair of pistols, and
918 carbines.
This communication was referred to the committee appointed on the arming of the militia.
A short time after eleven o'clock, the galleries were cleared. They continued closed until 4 o'clock when the house adjourned.
REPORT.
The committee, to whom was referred so much of the message of the president of the United States of the third of December, as relates to the organization and classification of the militia, and to the augmentation of the land forces.
REPORT, IN PART:
In relation to a classification and new organization of the militia. The most extensive view of this part of this subject, which has occurred to the committee, is, a division of the militia into four classes, in the following manner, viz. those between eighteen and twenty-one years of age, to compose one class; those between twenty-one and twenty-six, to compose a second class; those between twenty-six and thirty-five, to compose a third class; and those between thirty-five, & forty-five to compose the 4th class, each class to be under a separate organization, & to be commanded by separate corps of officers. To this kind of organization, as it relates to the first class, we are met by a constitutional objection. By the constitution of the United States, congress are empowered "to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, reserving to the states, respectively, the appointment of the officers."
By some of the state constitutions it is provided, that the captains and subalterns of the militia shall be chosen by such of the persons who compose the respective companies, as are upwards of twenty-one years of age, so that there is no constitutional provision by which such states can appoint officers to command a class of the militia composed of minors.
Knowledge of tactics, and an acquaintance with subordination and discipline are acquirements of such importance to our national defence that the promotion of them among the militia, ought to be a primary object with the government, and no doubt, is exceedingly desirable in the minds of the individual citizens. But such means ought to be adopted by the government, as are best calculated to effect the object with as little fatigue and expense to individuals, as the nature of the case will admit. It is conceivable, that the fatigue and expense of military discipline is, in a very great degree, proportionate to the population of the different parts of the country where the duty is performed, or, in other words, it is proportionate to the distance each individual, composing the different corps, is compelled to travel to reach his place of parade: under the present organization of the militia, this idea is fully verified; the difference in the expense of militia meetings in those parts of the country where the inhabitants are the most dispersed, when compared with similar meetings in the more populous parts, is very apparent; and, besides, the nature of the case compels us to believe, that the same cause will produce a similar disparity in military acquirements.
These, however, are evils which grow out of the nature of the case, and cannot be remedied but by the increase of population, because the principles of the organization are calculated to render the formation of the different corps as compact as is consistent with proper military arrangements.
By the organization and classification of the militia in the manner which has been named, the limits of each corps must be extended over four times the quantity of territory it now occupies, and consequently would burden the citizens with a proportionate additional expense in the acquisition of a competent portion of military information, or operate as a proportionate preventive to such acquisition. The subject has been viewed in another point of light, that is, to call on the two senior classes to exercise but once in a year, so as to proportion the quantum of exercise to the extension of the corps. In this case all the evils attendant on the extension of the different corps over additional territory, will attach to the them in the other case; and the consequent hazard of a failure in discipline will remain.
Military knowledge, like that of every other science, without practice, is soon forgotten; and although it is not probable that the whole of the militia will be needed in the field, at any one time, yet in case of invasion, it is very possible that all who are in the vicinity of the assailants, may be necessary, and as it is uncertain at what point an enemy may make his attack, all should be prepared to meet such an event; but from a deficiency in discipline, or the want of a competent knowledge in tactics in the two senior classes only, an important opportunity for a speedy extermination of an enemy might be lost, and the lives of many valuable citizens put in jeopardy. It is therefore believed that this experiment is inadmissible.
Another view of this subject has suggested a clas-

sification of the militia, by ages, under the existing organization, for the sole purpose of designating those persons who are under twenty-six years of age as the only proper objects of militia duty in the field except in cases of great emergency, and in their particular vicinage. From eighteen to twenty-one years of age, is a period of life in which the young men of the United States are employed in completing an education, in pursuit of mechanical information, or in acquiring a necessary acquaintance with some other branch of business, occupation, or profession, on the improvement of which, they calculate to obtain a subsistence; from twenty-one to twenty-six they are improving their previous acquirements in their various occupations and professions, thereby laying a foundation for a decent support of themselves and families through life. This is a period also, at which the young men of the United States generally engage in matrimony, and become chargeable with families, all which renders their time as dear to them from eighteen to twenty-six years of age, as at any other period of life.
It would seem, therefore, that an arrangement which would compel this class of our citizens to bear the principle part of the burthen of national defence, might justly be deemed a departure from that principle of distributive justice, which ought to be a paramount characteristic of the government of the United States.
That young men would better endure the fatigues of a long campaign, than those more advanced in life, is not doubted; but whether on a sudden emergency, they would be more useful in repulsing an enemy than an equal number of enrolled militia, on an average, from eighteen to forty-five, is a question of doubt; if however, it should be considered that the advantage is in favour of the young men, it is confidently believed, that the advantage in that case to the public, would not be of sufficient magnitude to justify the government in imposing on them such an unequal burthen.
If the proposed system should be adopted, the total derangement of the existing organization of the militia must be of consequence. It may be proper here again to remark, that by the constitution of the United States is vested in the general government, the power "to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States;" but the same article of the constitution, is express, in "reserving to the states respectively, the appointment of the officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by congress."
By this arrangement in the constitution, the powers necessary to produce an efficient militia, are divided between the general government and the state governments. In pursuance of the power vested in the general government, on this subject, congress did, in the year 1792, pass an act to establish an uniform militia throughout the United States, which act seems to embrace all the principles in the case delegated to congress. Soon after the passage of that law by congress, a consideration of the subject was assumed by the legislatures of all the states, and laws have been passed by all the states for carrying that system into effect, so that by the co-operation of the general government and the state governments the militia are now completely organized and officered throughout the union. It is now 13 years since this system has been in operation; the people practising under it have in a great degree become acquainted with it, and attached to it; and in many parts of the union military discipline is rapidly progressing under it, and it cannot with propriety be doubted, that the militia of the United States under the existing organization are amply competent to a defence against the intrusion of any invading enemy. To derange this system then, and introduce one totally new and untried, one in which it is not certain that the state legislatures will concur and which is of doubtful aspect, as it relates to the approbation of the body of the committee, at this important crisis of our national affairs, would be putting too much at risk.
They, therefore, recommended the following resolution.
Resolved, That it is inexpedient to adopt measures for the classification, or new organization of the militia.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
(VIA NEW-YORK.)
LONDON, November 9.
Admiralty-Office, Nov. 9.
His majesty has been pleased to order the rank of admirals of the red to be restored in his majesty's navy.
The undermentioned captains were appointed flag officers of his majesty's fleet, to be rear admirals of the blue, viz.
John M'Dougal, esq.; James Alms, esq.; Eliza Harvey, esq.; John Peyton, esq.; Sir Edmund Nagle, knt.; John Wells, esq.; Richard Grundall, esq.; George Martin, esq.; Sir Alexander John Ball, bart.; Sir Richard John Strachan, bart.; Sir William Sidney Smith, knt.; Thomas Sotheby, esq.; Edward O'Bryan, esq.; Nathan Brunton, esq.; Wm. Hancock Kelly, esq.; John Schank, esq.; Hon. Michael De Courcy; William Bentrick, esq.; Paul Michin, esq.; P. D. Auvergne, esq. of Bouillon.
The king has been pleased to appoint Richard G. Kents, esq. Edward Buller, esq. and the hon. Robert Stopford, to be colonels of his majesty's royal marine forces, in the room of George Martin, esq. Sir Richard John Strachan, bart. and Sir Wm. Sidney Smith, knt. appointed flag officers of his majesty's fleet.
November 11.
The following list of the generals appointed to act on the continent is in circulation:
Commander in chief—field marshal his royal highness the Duke of York.
Cavalry—lieut. gen. Floyd; lieut. gen. lord Pembroke.
Infantry—six lieut. generals—1. His royal highness the Duke of Cumberland, (to command the German legion.) 2. Sir John Moore, K. B. 3. Lord Hutchinson. 4. Hon. G. J. Ludlow. 5. Harry Burrard. 6. George Don.
This list of generals, however, is erroneous. Sir John Moore, who stands before lord Hutchinson and generals Ludlow, Burrard and Don, is junior to all these officers.
The red flag has been discontinued till this time, ever since the famous achievements of the Dutch in the Medway, in the reign of Charles the second. But the disgrace of that incident has been a thousand times effaced by the naval glories of the present reign, especially by the unparalleled victory off Trafalgar.
November 12.
Another expedition is preparing in the Downs. Several regiments are marching to the coast, and troops from Cork and Leith are to join at the appointed rendezvous. The season is pressing, but captiousness itself cannot arraign ministers of inaction.
November 13.
We understand it is the intention of government to bestow a medal on every individual present in the glorious and ever memorable action of the 21st Oct. which mark of distinction is to be of the same value, quality and appearance to every man; for, as the same gallantry marked the conduct of the lowest seaman, so the rewards in this instance are to be equal. This badge is to be hereditary, as a memento to after ages of the most signal victory ever achieved by British arms, and the greatest the world ever
witnessed. We understand the medal is to be thus stamped:—On one side lord Nelson's head, with the day on which the action was fought; on the reverse, the man's name and rank who obtained it, with his lordship's motto of— Palmar qui meruit ferat .
We have great pleasure in stating that the four French ships captured by the squadron under Sir R. Strachan have safely arrived at Falmouth. They are fine ships, and though completely dismasted, are but little damaged in their hulls. We trust that they will soon have the honour of bearing the British flag wherever the safety of Europe requires its display. The Cæsar (the Admiral's flag ship) which was said to have joined the Channel fleet, has also arrived at Plymouth.
Important State Paper
Proclamation of the emperor of Austria, Francis II. elective emperor of the Romans, hereditary emperor of Austria, &c.
"The emperor of France has compelled me to take up arms. To his ardent desire of military achievements—his passion to be recorded in history under the title of conqueror—the limits of France already so much enlarged, and defined by sacred treaties, still appear too narrow; he wishes to unite in his own hands all the ties upon which depends the balance of Europe. The fairest fruit of exalted civilization, every species of happiness that a nation can enjoy, and which results from peace and concord; every thing which, even by himself, is the sovereignty of a great civilized people, must be held dear and estimable, is to be destroyed by a war of conquest; and thus the greater part of Europe is to be compelled to submit to the laws and mandates of France."
"This project announces all that the emperor of France has performed, threatened or promised. He respects no proposition which reminds him of the regard prescribed by the law of nations to the sacredness of treaties, and of the first obligations which are due towards foreign independent states. At the very time that he knew of the mediation of Russia, and of every step, which directed equally by a regard to my own dignity, and to the feelings of my heart, I adopted, for the re-establishment of tranquility, the security of my states, and the promotion of a general peace, his views were fully disposed, and no choice was left between war and unarmed, abject submission!"
"Under these circumstances, I took hold of that hand which the emperor of Russia animated by the noblest feelings in behalf of the cause of justice and independence, stretched forth to support me. Far from attacking the throne of the emperor of France and keeping steadily in view the preservation of peace, which we so justly and sincerely stated to be our only wish, we declared in the presence of all Europe, "that we would, in no event, interfere in the internal concerns of France, nor make any alteration in the new constitution which Germany received after the peace of Luneville." Peace and independence were the only objects which we wished to attain; no ambitious views, no intention, such as that since ascribed to me, of subjugating Bavaria, had any share in our councils. But the sovereign of France, totally regardless of the general tranquility, listened not to these overtures. Wholly absorbed in himself, and occupied only with the display of his own greatness and impotence, he collected all his forces—compelled Holland and the elector of Baden to join him, whilst his secret ally the elector Palatine, false to his sacred promise, voluntarily delivered himself up to him; violated in the most insulting manner, the neutrality of the king of Prussia, at the very moment that he had given the most solemn promises to respect it; and by these violent proceedings he succeeded in surrounding and cutting off a part of the troops which I ordered to take a position on the Danube and the Iller, and finally, in compelling them to surrender after a brave resistance."
"A proclamation, no less furious than any to which the dreadful period of the revolution gave birth, was issued, in order to animate the French army to the highest pitch of courage. Let the intoxication of success, or the unhallowed iniquitous spirit of revenge actuate the foe: calm and firm I stand in the midst of twenty-five millions of people, who are dear to my heart and my family. I have a claim upon their love, for I desire their happiness. I have a claim upon their assistance; for whatever they venture for me they venture for themselves, their own families, their own posterity and tranquility, and for the preservation of all that is sacred and dear to them."
"With fortitude the Austrian monarchy arose from every storm which menaced it during the preceding centuries. Its intrinsic vigour is still undecayed. There still exists in the breasts of those good and loyal men, for whose prosperity and tranquility I combat, that ancient, patriotic spirit which is ready to make every sacrifice, and to dare every thing to save what must be saved—their throne and their independence, the national honour and the national prosperity."
"From this spirit of patriotism on the part of my subjects, I expect with a proud and tranquil confidence, every thing that is great and good; but of all things unanimity and a quick, firm, and courageous co-operation in every measure that shall be ordered, to keep the rapid strides of the enemy off from our frontier, until those numerous and powerful auxiliaries can act, which my exalted ally, the emperor of Russia, and other powers, who have formerly and recently experienced the insults of the emperor of France, have destined to combat for the liberties of Europe, and for the security of thrones and of nations. Success will not forsake a just cause forever; the unanimity of the sovereigns, the proud, manly courage, and the conscious strength of their people, will soon obliterate the first disasters. Peace will flourish again and in my love, my gratitude, and their own prosperity, my faithful subjects will find a full compensation for every sacrifice which I am obliged to require for their own preservation."
In the name, and at the express command of the emperor and king.
FRANCIS Count SAURAU."
Vienna, October 26.
STATE PAPERS.
Transmitted by the Baron De Hardenberg to M. Duroc, and M. Laforest.
"The king has commanded me to communicate what follows to his excellency Marshal Duroc, and to M. Laforest, Envoy extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his majesty the emperor of the French."
"His majesty is uncertain whether he ought to be more surprised at the outrages which the French armies have taken the liberty of committing in his provinces, or at the extraordinary arguments by which it is attempted at this day to justify them—Prussia had declared her neutrality; but adhering to the last to her prior engagements, all the advantages of which henceforth would be in favour of France, she made sacrifices to them which might have endangered her dearest interests. This invariable integrity, this connection, which without being in the least degree expensive to France, produced to her an invaluable degree of security on many essential points—how has it been repaid! Justly jealous of that consideration which is no less due to high power than to his quality, the king has read with sensations, which he has in vain endeavoured to suppress, the justificatory dispatch communicated by the French ambassador to his cabinet. A justification is attempted upon the practice of the last wars, and the similarity of circumstances;
as if the exceptions, which were then admitted, had not been since annulled by the peace; as if the emperor had ever took these acts into his consideration, by which he took possession of the country of Hanover, of a country that had so long been placed under the protection of Prussia! But ignorance of our intentions is pleaded, as if the intention did not exist in the nature of the transaction, so long as the contrary is not stipulated! As if the solemn protestations of the authority of the province, and of the minister of his majesty to his highness the elector of Bavaria, had not sufficiently made known what was by no means necessary; and that I myself with the map in my hand, in the conferences which I had with their excellencies M. Duroc and M. De Laforest, had not declared that no troops whatever, should pass thro' the Margraviates; pointing out to them at the same time, the route of communication that Bavaria had stipulated for herself, as the only one in which the march of the troops was not likely to meet with any obstruction! It has been said, that in matters of such importance, a positive explanation should take place, as if that were a duty incumbent on the power which reposed in confidence on the faith of a principle, and not upon that which intended to subvert it. In short, a pretext is made of facts which have never had any foundation than in false reports; and imputing outrages to the Austrians, which they have never committed, the observation of his majesty is only directed to the contrast which their conduct offers to that of the French armies. The king could have drawn from the contrast, conclusions more unfavourable respecting the intentions of the emperor. He will confine himself to the reflection, that his imperial majesty had at least his reasons for considering the positive engagements which existed between him and Prussia, as of no importance in his eyes, under the present circumstances; and that he himself was consequently on the point of sacrificing every thing to adhere to his engagements. He considers himself at this day absolved from all obligations antecedent to the present time. Thus restored to that state of things, in which he has no other duty than that of his own safety, and the maxims of common justice, the king will not the less evince that he is always animated by the same principles.—To see Europe participate in that peace, in which he aspires to maintain his own subjects, is his only wish; to contribute, by all the means in his power, to re-establish it upon a solid basis, and to apply to this great work his active mediation, and his unremitted endeavours, shall be his chief duty. But, impeded on every side in these his noble intentions, the king can no longer entrust to other hands than his own the care of providing for the safety of his people. Without obligations for the future, and also without insurances, he finds himself compelled to order his armies to occupy those positions which are indispensable for the protection of the state. Entreaties of their excellencies M. Duroc and M. De Laforest to transmit their observations to his imperial majesty, I have to assure them of my high consideration.
(Signed) HARDENBERG. Berlin, October 14, 1805."
The letters from Germany by the Hamburg mail, bring the events of the campaign in Germany exactly to the same point with the French official bulletins. They add, however, a variety of details. It is clear that the Austrians and Russians did not find it advisable to defend the Inn, and, therefore, retreated to Wels. The crossing of the Inn by the French is confirmed. Some accounts say that the French army is 180,000 strong, but we are persuaded that it is an exaggeration of 60,000. The force of the Russians and Austrians is stated at 120,000, which is no less an exaggeration. The prudence of retreat, in the present circumstances is unquestionable. Buonaparte seems to be following nearly his former plan of attack. Murat with 30,000 men, forms the left of the French, and follows the left bank of the Danube. Among these are said to be general Baraguay D'Hilliers's dismounted cavalry, amounting to 13,000, which have been mounted on horses taken from the Austrians. Bernadotte and Davoust, form the right wing, along with the Bavarians. They are already upon the Zelza. It appears more and more certain, that Buonaparte intends to attack the combined Austrians and Russians, with almost all his forces, and that he again will try to surround them. He has accustomed his troops to perform such extraordinary marches, that notwithstanding the start they have got, he expects to outflank them. Kutusoff will surely be on his guard against this, and will commit almost any fault but that by which Mack was destroyed.
A great deal will depend upon the movements of the second Russian army, of which we are sorry to find there are no satisfactory accounts of its near approach. A letter from Warsaw, of the 24th October says, that general Michelson had arrived there to regulate the march of the two armies that were advancing, one under the command of baron Benkisen, which was to pass through Silesia, by Breslau, the other under count Buxhoven, through Silesia also, but by the way of Crocow. Thus it appears that neither of these armies could possibly arrive at Wels, where the head quarters of the confederates are till the beginning of November at the soonest—Before this day, decisive events must have taken place.
The policy of Prussia, in one view, at the present moment, seems to be to conceal from Buonaparte the determination she has adopted, till every thing is ready to strike the blow.—But if Prussia hesitates long, it may be too late. The last intelligence from Berlin is of the 5th, at which time all we know is that armies were forming in Westphalia, and that in conjunction with the electors of Hesse and lower Saxony, a great army was to be established on the lower Rhine, particularly in Franconia. The elector of Hesse is fortifying Hanau, and there are many appearances which bespeak precaution against active war in that quarter. On the other hand, the movements of Prussia may be to preserve a neutrality, which the shock of war and the eagerness of the combatants might violate, unless it were preserved by force.
Before Prussia can take any decisive step, Buonaparte, according to all probability, will have beaten the Austrians. The success of the French in Silesia have it is supposed, shaken the first resolves of Prussia. Council after council is held. It is reported, that count Hardenbergh is going to Buonaparte's head quarters on an extraordinary mission. If this be so, it looks as if Prussia were prepared to begin with negotiations for a general peace.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch't Argus, Small, 28 days from Honduras, Mahogany & Logwood, T. & W. M'Candlish.—Left at Belize, sch't Hypza, of Charleston to sail in 18 days.—Dec. 28, off the Havana, spoke ship Eliza, of and bound to Baltimore from Trinidad, in Cuba.
Sch't Eagle, Havens, 15 days from Boston.
The brig Neptune, Darnell, from Baltimore to Antigua, put into this port, having sprung a leak. The ship Merchant, Wyer, of and bound to New-York from Bourbon was carried into Barbadoes the 9th Dec. libelled, trial to come on the 3d January.
The brig Benson, of Savannah, bound to Philadelphia from France and Spain, carried into Barbadoes, and upon trial, detained for further proof.
LOST.
A Ware-House KEY; the finder will be rewarded by leaving it at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 17.
NEW-YORK, January 11.
About an o'clock this morning, the ship Cato, Captain Snow arrived in 40 days passage from Liverpool, Captain Snow has obligingly favoured us with London papers to the 26th November, from which the following articles are extracted.
LONDON, November 25.
We are still without any arrivals from the Continent either of French papers or Hamburg mails.
Government has at length received dispatches, announcing the disembarkation at Cuxhaven of the troops sent out under the command of gen. Don. They were brought by the Leopard, of 50 guns, which after conveying the transportation to the Elbe, returned to the Downs on Friday. The fleet, consisting of nearly 90 sail, arrived in the Elbe on Friday se'nnight, & that the troops and horse were landed with all possible dispatch. Although the expedition experienced some heavy gales, the men were disembarked in excellent health and spirits. The most sanguine hopes are entertained that the force sent out will be augmented by a numerous body of Hanoverians for the levy of which large bounties were to be given, and a supply of arms and clothing was sent by the expedition.
The second expedition destined for the Continent is expected to sail in the course of a fortnight.
We are assured by a person connected with the Prussian Legation that the Prussian troops in readiness for service who are now assembling at different points amount to nearly 250,000 men. It is added, that count Haugwitz, in the event of Buonaparte being willing to entertain the terms proposed to him by the cabinet of Berlin, for the restoration of peace, is to demand a general suspension of arms.
We hear on the authority of a letter from Munich dated the 2d instant, that a strong Gallo-Bavarian corps had by a circuitous march turned the important pass of Schärnitz in the Tyrol. It is also mentioned, that a body of Austrian troops carried into Bohemia by the archduke Ferdinand had made a successful incursion into the neighbourhood of Herschaw and 400 prisoners.
Buonaparte, anxious to draw all his troops from the south of Italy, has acknowledged the neutrality of Etruria, as well as of Naples. Some English vessels had, in consequence, sailed from Malta for Leghorn.
A new levy of 12000 men has been ordered in the Austrian states; and the roads from Vienna to the army are crowded with reinforcements from Hungary and Bohemia.
The elector of Bavaria is resolved to accompany Buonaparte on his march; he first joined him at Muldorf, and has since moved with the head-quarters.
We are still in a state of uncertainty respecting the part which Prussia may ultimately take. Letters from Berlin have brought the important intelligence that count Haugwitz, one of the cabinet ministers left that capital on the 11th, for the head-quarters of Buonaparte, for the purpose, as it is stated, of renewing propositions for the re-establishing of a general peace.—This mission is stated to have been concerted between the emperor of Russia and the king of Prussia at Potsdam, and to have taken place with the consent of the emperor of Germany.
Government has determined to send to the Continent the greatest British force that has ever been employed in Germany. The expedition under the command of gen. Don will be followed by at least 50,000 troops, of which one fifth will be cavalry.
The duke of York has been actually appointed commander in chief of all our forces on the Continent, and the duke of Cambridge is to have the chief command of the cavalry, under the duke of York, of course.
Price of stocks this day at one o'clock. Consols 61 1-2—Reduced 59 1-2—Omnium 6.
AUCTION.
On SATURDAY the 18th instant,
At Eleven o'clock, on Loyall's wharf,
WILL BE SOLD,
The Cargo of the brig Governor Strong, Capt. Boardman,
Consisting of
29 puncheons Dominico RUM,
58 Hhds. Martinique MOLASSES—prime quality. Cash for all sums under 200 dollars; sixty days for all sums above 200 and not exceeding 400 dollars; and sixty and ninety days for all sums above 400 dollars—approval endorsed notes will be required.
Phinehas Dana.
January 17.
440
AUCTION.
BY JAMES TAYLOR, Jr.
On TUESDAY the 21st inst. at 11 o'clock,
On Marsden's wharf,
80 pipes Teneriffe WINE,
50 barrels soft shelled ALMONDS. Terms for the Wine—3, 4 and 5 months—Notes with approved endorser—Almonds—60 days. January 17. 2t 442
FOR SALE.
The Subscribers by virtue of a power of attorney, executed to them by Coventon 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.
ts
437
FOR LIVERPOOL,
The Brig COMMERCE,
John Price, Master, Will sail in ten days, and can take 40 or 50 hhds. on freight, if immediate application be made to
Moses Myers.
January 17.
438
THE Subscribers will give orders on TURK'S ISLAND for cargoes of SALT, and receive payment for the same on delivery, by drafts on this place at 60 days sight.
James & Thomas Tucker.
January 17.
2w3w
439
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 Genteel BOARDERS by the Year.
Thomas Glenn.
January 15.
3m
438
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. 10.
433

TO BE LEASED, and possession to be had on the first of January next. For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. November 18 th P. Barrand. 288
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. 279
FOR SALE, 90 Tons LOGWOOD, 20,000 Feet MAHOGANY, 2000 Feet Mahogany BOARDS, 150 Hogsheads RICHMOND TOBACCO, afloat. Apply to John Granbery. Who offers for Rent, A DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated near Boush-street, lately occupied by Col. Davies. December 2. 317
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT REINS, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be made for payment. James Callis, Adm'r. Dec. 11. 340
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the night of the 30th November last, a Negro Man named JOE, well known in this Borough, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, of a light brown colour, high cheek bones, well made and very active, has a remarkable scar upon his neck just under the jaw, and has lately been burnt in the hand and whipped.—Whoever will apprehend said Negro, secure him in some jail, or give such information as that I get him again, shall receive the above reward.—Masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring or conveying away said slave, as the law will be strictly enforced against any person or persons so offending. Wright Southgate. December 13. 348
FOR SALE. The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ainsley—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. 271
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. Loafed Brown SUGAR—A few bags COFFEE, A few pipes & hds. London particular & Tenerville WINES, 120 cases very excellent 7 years old CLARET. And is now Landing from on board the ship Catherine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua and Nevis, Antigua and Nevis Rum and Molasses. HARRISON ALLMAND. December 27. 384
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. 354
REMOVAL. THOMAS LUMSDEN, Watch-Maker, &c. HAS removed from No. 8, Water Street, to the Brick-House at the corner of Rodney's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hodges.—Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to merit a continuation of their patronage. October 23. 227
TO RENT, (Ad immediate possession given.) A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas Newton, 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, Marsh-n's Wharf. November 13. 275
NOTICE. WHEREAS a certain JOHN BARLIE, of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City has now in his possession certain NEGROES by the names of Fisher and Child, Clary, Rose, Harry, Cate, Edmund, Phebe, and Jude, which he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of Isaac Hanes, 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 BARLIE, who I contend is the legal Heir of said Hanes,) forewarn the said John Barlie from selling, or otherwise disposing of the said Slaves—and I do further forewarn all persons from purchasing them, or any part thereof—All masters of vessels and others are also forewarned 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. 334
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS, Imported in the Ship Shepherdess, from London, for Sale, CONSISTING OF Windsor Beans, Green and Yellow Savoy, Long Pod do. White Broccoli, White Blossom do. Hardy Green do. Early Mazagan, Purple Branching do. Early French Pea, Early and Late Cauliflowers, Early Charlton do. James Keeping Onion, Early Nones do. Madeira and Welch do. Golden Hopstar do. Red and Silver Skinned do. Crown and Egg do. Norfolk Field Turnip, Blue Prussian do. Red, Round, and Yellow do. Imperial Green do. Hanover and Stone do. Spanish Mosotto, do. Tankard do. Large Roncaval do. Ice and Cabbage Lettuce, Dwarf Prolific do. Hardy Hammersmith do. Dwarf Marrow do. Brown, Dutch, and Leaf do. Tall Green do. Green Turkey Cucumber, Wells Marrow do. Early France do. Early Yellow Snap, Paragonian do. Nero French do. Long and Short Prickly do. Black Speckled do. Large Orange Carrot, Purple Speckled do. Early Horn do. and Farnsrip, Chinese and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet, Long Round White do. Fall and Dwarf Nasturtion, Early Salmon Radish, Solid Celery, Double Parsley, Salmon and Scarlet do. Green Curled Endive, Short Top and Napier do. Broad Leaved Leek, Red and White Turnip do. Salsapary and Scorzonera, Long White Transparent do. Artichoke and Asparagus, Black Spanish do. Chardon and Chervil, Early York Cabbage, Pimpernell and Root Scarcity, Sugar Loaf do. Round and Prickly Spinach, Early and Late Battersea, Broad Cress and Pepper Grass, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Mushroom Spawn, Large Drum Head do. Hemlock and Okra, German Red do. Saffron and Rape.
A choice assortment of Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red Clover, Lucerne, Furze Top, Bed Top, and Burnet Grass SEEDS: Furze SEED for making Hedges. Likewise, Scotch and Pearl Barley, Oatmeal, and Fine Durham Mustard.—By the next arrival he will be further supplied with the best of those articles. Samuel Osborne, Main-Street, near the Old Market place. Dec. 16. 352
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, White and coloured Threads, Cassimeres, Coatings, Dimities, Muslinets, Forrest Cloths, Printed Jeans and Mouselines Red, Green, and Blue Sergees, Quiltings, Red and Green Baizes, Bombazets, Wildbores, and Flannels, Fancy Cors, Bunbazzets, and Calicoes, Thicksets and Velvets, Chintzes and Calicoes, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, Furniture do. German Dowlasses, Black and Coloured India Ticklenburgs and Hessians, Persians, Brown Hollands, Bandanna and Flag Hdkfs. India Cottons, Cotton Stripes, 9-3 & 5-4 Cambric Muslins, Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs, 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Black and Pufflet and Romal do. Coloured do. do. Silk Shawls, Book Muslins and Book Mus 3-4 and 6-4 Sattin Check, Linen Handkerchiefs, Cambric Shawls, Fine India Book Muslins, Guernsey Frocks, Linen Checks, Ribbons, Swansdowns, Turkey Downs, Fine India Sewing Silks, and Toilettes, Purple and Fancy Shawls, Men and Womens' Worsted, Madras Handkerchiefs, and Cotton Hose, Coat and Vest Buttons, Pins, 3-1-2, 4-1-2, & 5 lbs. Scissars, Razors & Penknives.
ALSO, A few Pipes Country GIN. December 4. 324 Soap and Candle Manufactory. THE Subscriber informs the Publick, that his Manufactory in Bank-Street, is now in complete operation, and having employed as skilful workmen as any in the United States, he expects a part of the publick patronage. Henry M'Dowell. N. B. FLATTS for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, &c.—CASH given for Tallow and Grease. December 20. 370
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 2 From Sloop Fora, 50 do. HERRINGS, 5 capt. Chase. Dec. 16. 333
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. 77
JOHN CONACHY, Begs leave to inform the Publick, that he takes PROFILES from Mr. Hawkins's patent machine, superior to any here before taken—Two for 25 Cents. Apply at No. 117, Church Street. Dec. 27. 378
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. 659.
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. 170
BANK NOTES LOST. A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Tho's & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks. D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, 100 Dollars. Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. 341
Warranted Eight-Day CLOCKS. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he has taken part of that Shop now occupied by Mr. Chapman, at the head of Bank-Street, where he offers for Sale a number of warranted Eight-Day Clocks, direct from his Manufactory—and a good assortment of imported Watches, Watch Materials, and Jewellery, viz. Breast Pins, Ear Nobs, Hoops, Rings, Pencil Cases, Fancy Hair Combs, do. Sliders, do. Paste Flowers, Watch Seals, Keys, Chains, and Watch Glasses. CLOCKS, Time Pieces, and Watches, carefully cleaned and repaired, and all favours gratefully acknowledged. Nathaniel Munroe.
ALSO FOR SALE, 800 Sets assorted KNIVES & FORKS, 90 Doz. Double Spring BRACES, 25 Pair Plated CANDLESTICKS, RAZORS and PENKNIVES, 4 Barrels CRANBERRIES, 6 Kegs Pickled CUCUMBERS, 2 Barrels WALNUTS, 6 Dozen Mens' Fine HATS. December 23. 374
JOSEPH MARZORATI, & Co. Just arrived from Baltimore with a large assortment of Looking Glasses, Pictures, Prints, Spy Glasses, Spectacles, Reading Glasses, Mathematical Instruments, &c. all of which will be sold low for cash. Carving, Gilding, and Re-Gilding done.—Fancy Cornices, and all kinds of Frames made. Apply at No. 117, Church-Street. Dec. 27. 379
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. 169
NOTICE. THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled accounts, 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. 201
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 490 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Tickling. 390 Veivet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russin Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufactory prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s. per M. 3d, do. 2 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s per M. 4d, do. 4s per M. 3d, do. 3s. 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s. 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. March 18. 508
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TO RENT, THE Warehouse at present occupied by James Herton on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them. Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well-walled ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 29. 2aw tf 25
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 it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that 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 pedantick scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is des red, 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 airs, and of aird other fluids into solids, are processes which although tedious 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 agreeable action, while 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 benefitted 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 in Paris, such quantities of salt-peter were procured for the powder manufactories as to enable the French government to prosecute 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 Wines and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, 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 tuning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. 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 sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chapital h's lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington 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 treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation. "Accept of my salutations, "and assurances of respect." "TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT-VERNON, 13th 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 not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more 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 I 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 Beauty, the Connection, the Importance 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.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 300 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy. * * Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
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