Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-10-21 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 21, 1805.
[NO. 42.]
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 BORDEAUX, The Brig CATHARINE, CAPT. JOHN CHILTON. Burthen 180 bds. Tobacco—will be ready to receive a Cargo in ten days—For freight or passage apply to Mr. John Foster, Richmond; Messrs. Galle & Parker, Petersburg; or
Thomas Winlock. 217
MOLASSES. Banding this day, from the Schooner Virginia, Captain Forsyth, on Gibson's Warf.
For Sale, by Edward Roberts.
The said Schooner is offered FOR SALE OR FREIGHT. Burthen 1200 barrels. Also on Hand, A few Tons Chipp Campêche LOGWOOD. St. Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hogsheads and Barrels. October 16 210
FOR SALE, The American Ship HERCULES, Now in this harbour, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. She sails fast, is composition fastened, and coppered to light water mark—is nine years old, and measures 249 tons.
Any person wishing to ship a cargo of tobacco to France, will find it to their interest to purchase this Ship, which, if not previously disposed of, will be Sold at Vendue, on our Wharf, the first day of November, precisely at 12 o'clock. C. & F. WHITTLE.
WE WANT A Freight of Tobacco for the American Ship PORTLAND, Burthen 320 Hogsheads, James R. Callender, Master, to a Port in France. October 16. 212
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, To a Port in France, The Prussian Brig TWO FRIENDS, BOYLAW, Master— Burthen about 200 hogsheads tobacco.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or
WILLIAM PENNOCK. 205
FOR CHARTER, The Brig ELIZA HENRY, Capt. CHASE. Burthen about 1200 barrels, and will be in complete order for the reception of a cargo in a few days—For terms apply to
Warren Ashley. 204
FOR NANTZ, The American Brig ALEXANDER, Captain WILLIAM LAUGHTON. Burthen about 200 tons.—Two-thirds of her cargo being engaged, will sail by the 25th instant.—For freight or the balance of passage, having good accommodations, apply to the Captain on board, or
John Newell, jun. 196
FOR LONDON, The Ship PLANTER, HORATIO MOORE, Master:— Having two-thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail by the first of November.—One hundred hogsheads of tobacco and a few bales of cotton, will be taken upon reasonable terms, if immediate application is made to William Mackenzie & Co. Richmond, or
John Mackenzie & Co. 194
JOHN BROWN, Informs his Friends and Customers, that he has removed to his New Fire Proof Store on Marston's Wharf, Where he offers for SALE, a number of GOOD THINGS in the
GROCERY & SHIPCHANDLERY LINE. Also, A choice parcel of Sugars and Molasses, Now landing from on board Schooner Mercury, from Trinidad. HE WILL SELL, OR CHARTER, the said Schooner on low terms. Burthen one hundred and three tons, well constructed for carrying lumber on deck.
HE HAS IN STORE, Choice London Particular MADEIRA WINE, four years old, in pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks. New-York PRIME BEEF and BUTTER, which will be sold for cost and charges. October 8. 2w 195
FOR CHARTER, To any port in Europe, or to the West-Indies, The Ship BETSEY, CAPT. M'DOUGALL, burthen about 1750 barrels, and will be ready to receive a cargo in ten days.—For terms apply to the master on board, or to
ROBERT DICKSON.
LANDING FROM THE ABOVE SHIP, London particular and cargo Tene- riffe WINE, in pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks, and a few bags ALMONDS, for sale on liberal terms. October 7. tf 192
FOR LIVERPOOL, The excellent Ship EDWIN, THOMAS, Master:— Can take 100 hogsheads on freight, if immediate application be made to
Moses Myers. 183
FOR SALE, The British built Brig JANE, Burthen 136 tons per Register—copper and sails uncommonly fast. The inventor to be seen at our counting house—a liberal credit will be given.—Also, 38 Hogsheads, 28 Tierces, 56 Barrels, } PRIME ANTIGUA SUGARS. Landing this day, from on board the said Brig. C. & F. Whittle. 90
August 23. tf 90
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
Improvements on the mode of Watching Cities.
From the concurrent testimony of many individuals, the present system of watching cities is inadequate; no house is secure, when depredation is determined on, or if there be any security, it is more from the means taken within, than from the watching without. Magistrates have seen and pointed the defects in the system, and have at times employed what means they could to counteract the evils arising from those defects, but their means have been ineffectual; and householders have been obliged to submit to their risques with no other consolation but that of thinking, that though the plan of watch was bad, it was better than none. Inattentively considering the plan, the facts seem to reduce themselves to the following heads:
1st. The too long intervals which watchmen take, between their going their round: by which it appears, that considering any individual house, that house has not the benefit of actual watching more than ten minutes through the whole night.
2d. The watchman's call of the hours, from which no service arises to any, but the depredators of the night, as is obvious to any one who reflects, that of the many housebreakings and street robberies committed in London in the year, how few of the depredators are detected or taken by watchmen themselves, from no fault, perhaps, of these last, but because the thieves have taken advantage of the watchmen's repose in the box, and what is more, of the notice which he gives, by vociferation, of his distance or approach, by which they hasten or delay their attack, or carry off their plunder accordingly.
3dly. The uncertainty of the watchman's doing his duty; who either from intoxication, drowsiness, or indolence, or induced by the badness of the night, may miss his rounds without detection.
4thly. The use of the lanthorn which serves no purpose but that of adding to the signal of the watchmen's approach. And lastly, the use of the watch-box, which answers no end but that of promoting drowsiness, and perhaps disease, from the chills which are increased by inaction in a cold damp house.
For these defects it will be asked what effectual remedy can be proposed? To double the number of watchmen would be the most obvious, but that is out of the question when we consider the enormous expense which would attend it, and is unnecessary when we reflect that the usual number of men employed will be sufficient, if any mode can be adopted of fixing and ascertaining their vigilance. The instrument called the Watchman's Nockuary, or Labourer's Regulator, offers a mode for this purpose. By one of such being placed at each end of a watchman's round, it will be ascertained how the man continued his movements through the night, to a nicety of ten minutes at any period of the watch, and the slightest irregularity or omission will be visible the next morning to the inspector or constable, whose office it shall be to open the machine. The test of regular and well sustained vigilance is given by the watchman's dropping a token as he passes, every half hour, quarter or half quarter into a receiver or cell: each half hour or quarter presenting its own cell to receive the same, and each cell, like time itself, irrecoverable when passed. No trick or fraud on the watchman's part can counteract the movement of the horizontal wheel formed of these cells, and completing a revolution once in twelve hours. He has no command over it, and each cell (as it moves under the receiver) will be a kind of speaking witness of his diligence and fidelity in going his rounds, answering the next morning to the exact periods he either was or ought to have been there.
By this means the call of the watchman which was only instituted for the purpose of his giving notice of being on his duty, will be superseded; and a considerable expense of animal exertion will be saved to the individual, which might better be converted into that of going his rounds twice, where he now only goes once. Warnings to the nightly thief of timely attack or retreat will likewise be taken away, and if instead of an open the watchman was to carry a dark lanthorn, the robber would have no security whatever in calculating the moment of his depredations, and might be detected in the very outset of his attack, as the slightest sound would alarm the watchman walking in silence, and not drowning distant noise by that of his own voice.
Of the objections to this new mode of ameliorating the watching of cities, the only one seems to be the expense of the time pieces; and considering the number which the larger parishes will have occasion for, this expense will be important; but let it be considered that it will not amount to more than three pence in the pound of a rate on houses, and that the first will be the sole expense, probably to be saved by diminishing the number of parolles to one half (or less) of what they now are. But trifling indeed will be the expense when compared with the losses sustained by the publick in depredations, which according to a late work on the police of the
metropolis, amounts to two millions and upwards.
The best situation for these machines will be at each end of watchman's round, perhaps certain rounds will require three. They ought to stand in a convenient recess in the street, secured by rivetings of iron, or let into a wall, or placed on a strong bracket within the iron railing of an area: and, if the dial plates were suffered to appear, would be useful in the day as well as in the night; as an eight day clock it would require no attention to its movements but once a week, and the morning inspector might attend to the slight duty of winding it up.
The annual expense of keeping it in repair is too trifling to be taken notice of.
I have to remark that the same machine will answer in custom-houses, warehouse, docks, and every place where vigilance, to be useful, must be exact.
LAW REPORTS.
Court of King's Bench, Wednesday, July 24.
HUNTER v POTTS.
This was an action on a policy on the ship William , Capt. Hunt, insured at eighteen guineas, from Honduras to England.
The solicitor general said he believed the only objection to recovery on this policy, would be a supposed deficiency in the number of the crew. The ship William had eight persons on board, whom he would prove to be perfectly competent to her navigation. She had performed the most difficult part of her voyage in the Gulf of Florida, after which she was captured by a Spanish felucca, with three guns, 27 men, and 100 stand of arms.
Captain Hunt deposed, that the ship sailed on the 27th of July from Honduras, with six men and two boys on board. Every exertion was made to increase the crew, but unsuccessfully. She was attacked at ten o'clock in the morning, and defended herself until she was becalmed, two hours afterwards, when she was boarded, and the ship's company was overpowered; but no customary addition to the crew would have enabled them to make an effectual resistance. On his cross-examination by Mr. Garrow, he said, that the deficiency in the crew was no advantage in fighting; if they had fifteen boarding pikes and fifteen blunderbusses, they would have been more useful in the hands of fifteen men than of eight.
Lord Ellenborough.—“The only question in the cause seems to be, if they had a proper crew for the general purposes of navigation; and if they had not, the action cannot be supported.”
Mr. Garrow, for the Defendant, observed, that the cause of the Plaintiff was more competently manned by his four learned friends, than his vessel was in his extensive voyage across the western ocean. It was true, that a ship might arrive safe in port, if provided only with half the regular number of men; but this increased risk was not within the contract on the policy, and when it was insured, the Underwriters were wholly exonerated.
Lord Ellenborough.—“The true question is, if the ship in question were so equipped as was required under the contract of the Underwriters. The vessel is not only to be seaworthy in respect to the hull and rigging, but the crew must be adequate to discharge the ordinary duties, and to meet the usual dangers to which she is exposed. We are not to take into the account the difficulties the Captain had to encounter to increase the hands on board. The doubts are merely upon the fact, if he had, or had not, a proper crew; or if six men and two boys were sufficient for a snow-rigged vessel of 260 tons.”
The Jury retired for some time, after which a message was received by his Lordship, enquiring if the Captain was included in the eight hands described; to which an answer was sent in the affirmative.—The verdict was found for the Plaintiff, 1091.
Thursday, July 25.
M'COMBE v DAVIS.
This was an action of Trover.—The plaintiff, a merchant at Aberdeen, claimed to be possessed of five hogsheads of Tobacco, which, he alleged, the defendant had converted to his own use. It appeared that the plaintiff had employed a Mr. Coddington, a Broker, of London, to purchase for him some tobacco, which he did, but having afterwards pledged a part of that tobacco with the defendant, as a means of raising a sum to pay the King's duties upon it, and when the plaintiff demanded the tobacco, the defendant replied that he had advanced money to Mr. Coddington upon it, that he knew nothing of the plaintiff, and would not transfer the tobacco, but by Coddington's order, and not then unless his advance should be repaid. Coddington sent an order to the defendant, desiring the tobacco to be delivered over to the plaintiff, but the defendant still refused to part with it till he was paid his money, and the tobacco still remains in the King's warehouse in the name of the defendant, and of course without his order cannot be had out.
Mr. Erskine contended for the plaintiff, that as a factor cannot pledge the goods of his consignor, although he may sell them, Coddington had acted illegally, and as the defendant had persisted in keeping the tobacco, after receiving notice to deliver it up, it was an act of conversion, for which an act of Trover would lie.
The solicitor general admitted that a factor could not pledge the goods of his consignor, yet he had a lien for his general balance upon the goods of his principal, and it was clear the plaintiff was indebted to Coddington in the sum of 30/. The sum being small was of no consequence, as a right to retain the goods was an answer to an action of Trover, and the defendant being in the place of Coddington, was justified in keeping the tobacco.
Lord Ellenborough thought the defendant had been guilty of an act of conversion, and that an action would lie. The case might be hard upon the defendant, but the law must be submitted to, though it should bear hard upon an individual. Verdit for the plaintiff—Damages, 137 £.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING:— Burthen 350 hogsheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Loring, or
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, CONSISTING OF ABOUT 5,500 Bushels LISHON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 133
COCKE & SANFORD, No 40. Main-Street. Have imported in the Brig Triton , from London, an extensive assortment of
FASHIONABLE FANCY GOODS, Which they offer by Retail or Wholesale, at very moderate prices for prompt payment. October 18. 2m 215
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ships Fredonia & Dumfries , from Liverpool, his
WOOLENS AND HARDWARE. AND ALSO, By the Brig Triton , Captain Fraser, from London, An extensive choice assortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS. All of which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms. October 18. 2m 213
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels Superfine FLOUR , of excellent quality. Edward Johnston. October 18. 3 218
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
THE Drawing of the above Lottery, will commence in Richmond, the first week in next month, and be continued every other week till completed. ** Tickets for Sale at this Office. October 18. 3w 214
The Plate and a variety of Valuable Articles, advertised by me for Sale, on the 12th inst. were not disposed of, but may be had low at private sale. WILLIAM PRICHARD. Portsmouth, October 16. 1 207
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. Au at 19. tf 77
FOR SALE, 140,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. Just received per Schooner Mohawk .—Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. October 14. 9 198
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
TO RENT, (And possession given the 1st day of October,) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Proudfoot. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. September 6. tf 194
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Peter , lying at my Wharf, 1239 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Crates EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots. A. Maclure. September 16. tf 148
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. 123 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 178

THE EDITOR informs his Subscribers in Portsmouth, that he has made an arrangement for the delivery of the papers at their Houses, and as soon as they are delivered in Norfolk. Should any of our Subscribers not receive their papers under this arrangement, they will be pleased to notify the Editor.
Captain Cox, of the brig George, from Teneriffe, gives the following information. That he saw a letter from a respectable house in Madeira, to another in Teneriffe, dated the 7th of September, which stated, that an American vessel had just arrived at Madeira, the master of which reported, that the latter end of August he passed a fleet of 19 sail of the line under British colours, having with them several others. They had the appearance of having been in a very severe action.
This account corroborates the intelligence from Marblehead.
We have received the Philadelphia papers to Tuesday last, by which it appears that Governor McKean, had by the last returns 6628 a majority, from which we conclude that his election is certain, for allowing Snyder all the remaining majorities upon which the Aurora counts, they will not make 4000. That the Editor of the Aurora calculates fast may be inferred from his calculations as to 13 counties including the City. In those he was only mistaken in the small number of 14,000.
It is stated in a letter from Baltimore to a gentleman in this place, that Mr. MONROE, our Minister at London, has in his despatches to the Government of the United States, recommended an immediate declaration of war against Spain.
It has been rumoured for some days, that an immediate EMBARGO, is to be laid on all our vessels. Those who circulate and credit this report, forget that the Executive has not the power to lay an Embargo, which can only be done, by an act or resolution of the Legislature.
Our last, mentioned the arrival of a French privateer off Charleston. By the mail, we find the Adams Frigate is off New-York.
The United States Brig HORNET, Capt. Chauncy, arrived in Hampton Roads, on Saturday last.
In one of those lucubrations, with which the Editor of the Enquirer so frequently obliges his readers, we notice the following anecdote related as a fact.
"Let me call to this gentleman's recollection the "Indicuous incident which a few years since took place at Norfolk, when at a loyal dinner given either to the British Consul or the commander of a British frigate, an honest republican proposed to give as a toast "the king"—and when every loyal lip was eagerly touching the glass, in expectation of some splendid eulogium, calmly and indignantly added, "his head in a charger!"
We do not say that Mr. RITCHIE, has fabricated this story, to serve what he may consider as an illustration of the subject under his examination, but we do not hesitate to pronounce it a scandalous libel upon the politeness, and urbanity of this place. We believe that some person has told Mr. Ritchie this story, but that gentleman should not indulge his cruelty at the expense of a liberal and polished society.
We appeal to those gentlemen of Norfolk, who are denominated republicans, if there is one of them who feel gratified by this story? From the account published, it appears that at an entertainment given to the British Consul at this place, or to the Captain of a British frigate that this toast was given. "The king (meaning the king of Great Britain) his head in a charger." The Editor of the Enquirer has very little knowledge of Norfolk, and still less of the esteem in which the British Consul is held by all descriptions of people in this place, to suppose that there is a man of any party, capable of offering him so gross and cowardly an insult. We feel for the honour of the place in which we reside, and therefore will not permit such a scandalous aspersion to pass without notice. It certainly would redound much to the honour of our place, to have it told that the citizens of Norfolk, had given an entertainment to a foreign officer, and taken that occasion, to offer the highest insult to his feelings as a gentleman, and his honour as an officer! That the transaction did not occur, we are confident, because if it had, the person who had offered such an insult, would not have done so, without having brought upon himself the indignation of every gentleman of the company, and of the place, and of all parties.
We wish to be understood, we do not say that such a toast might not have been given upon some occasion, (not that we know or believe that it ever was) but we mean to be understood, that it did not happen upon such an occasion as the Enquirer states.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
ELECTION OF PENNSYLVANIA.
It is time that we should express our opinion of the bearings and consequences of this much agitated event. Every day it assumes new importance to those who examine it with attention. At first it appeared as nothing more than a local affair, and we were ready to ask, what have we to do with the internal dissensions of Pennsylvania. But to those who now consider it with attention, it appears under new and more important associations. Instead of the concern of a state, it has now become the interest of the union. It is no longer a change in the constitution or the government of Pennsylvania, which is at stake; it is no longer a question between the "Constitutionalists" and the "Friends of the People;" but it touches the very principles of our government; it has in fact grown into an altercation between the federalists and the republicans.
Our readers are already acquainted with the ex-
istence and some of the causes of these disputes. They already know that two prominent points have been drawn into the discussion: a change in the constitution, and a change in the government of Pennsylvania. Between these two measures there is a considerable connection, but not so complete as all its points as the friends of innovation have asserted. So far as Governor McKean has abused the powers entrusted to him by the constitution, so far may it become a question how far it may be proper to abridge the constitutional powers of the executive, from the lights furnished by his administration. So far as Mr. McKean has acted in his individual capacity, it cannot possibly have any bearing upon the question of amending the constitution. When indulging the partiality of a father he appointed his own son to the office of attorney general of the state, for which no one but a father could have deemed him sufficiently qualified, the administration of McKean became at once a proof of the absurdity of entrusting the governor with so extensive a power of appointment. When Mr. McKean, indulging a personal resentment, was polite enough to call the legislature "a parcel of geese and clodpoles," he did that which any other foolish governor might have done: He furnished an argument for changing the governor, but none for changing the constitution. Yet even this assertion is perhaps carried too far; for the question immediately rises upon us, would governor McKean have dared to have ridiculed the immediate representatives of the people, if his vanity had not been elated by the exercise of his exorbitant powers.
On one of these measures we have already expressed our opinion at considerable length. Three changes have been proposed in the constitution of Pennsylvania; in the executive, in the judiciary, and in the senate. We have already declared our zealous concurrence in the first of these innovations, because the executive appears to us defective in at least three respects. The governor has no council : he appoints to almost all the offices in the state; he has a qualified negative on every law. With respect to the senate of Pennsylvania, the innovation proposed does not seem to be of such peculiar importance. Whether their period of service shall be reduced from 4 to 1 or 2 years, does not appear to involve such weighty considerations as if the question had been, shall it be appointed by the people and in what form, by larger or smaller districts, or shall it be drilled out the body of representatives, to serve like a standing committee of revision during the period of its session. Of all the innovations which have been proposed, some which relate to the organization of the judiciary department, appear to us to be peculiarly liable to objection. We should for instance be opposed to the appointment of the judges by the people, and the limitation of their office to 3 or 4 years. But the idea of removing them by a resolution of 3-4ths of the legislature is perhaps entitled to the approbation of a representative government. In one word, were we inhabitants of Pennsylvania, we should certainly join in a petition to the legislature to call a convention as soon as a majority of the duly qualified electors were found in favour of that measure.
In regard to the election of the governor we do not hesitate to declare, that Snyder and not McKean would have been our favourite candidate. We should have opposed McKean.
Because, in the appointment to office, he has indulged a contracted partiality for his own family and kindred: Because, he has laid his veto on several salutary laws; among others, to the law extending the system of arbitration. On this point, we do not hesitate to aver, that we think an experiment at least ought to be made deciding how far the judgment of impartial men may not be advantageously employed in place of magistrates and lawyers. To the tribunal of Cassation in Denmark we have looked for a model, that is worthy of study, if not of imitation: Because, he has insulted the majesty of the people and of their representatives: and, Because, he has abjured the society and council of the republicans, whilst he has maintained a constant and suspicious intercourse with his former opponents.
The qualifications of Snyder are not, however, altogether to our taste. The republicans of Pennsylvania thought it necessary, on account of the strength of the German interest, to select their candidate from that respectable race. Heister and Muhlenburg were first taken up; but each of them refused the honour of the appointment. It was not until this crisis that they determined to recommend Mr. Snyder the speaker of the legislature, to the suffrages of the people. 'Tis true, Snyder has filled the office of speaker for a series of years, but this cannot be regarded as a proof of his great talents and qualifications; because these are not essential to the functions of a speaker, nor are they particularly sought for in the candidate who is raised to the chair. During the late agitated discussion, it is worthy of remark that Mr. Snyder has always been held forth by his friends not as a man of distinguished talents, but as a man of sound sense, of unblemished honesty, and firm republican principles. Is there then no danger that such a man should become a pliant instrument in the hands of more experienced statesmen? Is there no danger that Snyder should have his Dallas, in the same manner as McKean? This objection, which has been frequently suggested, admits of this very obvious answer. The enemies of McKean, if they are honest in their professions, will still press for an amendment of the constitution: The executive will be shorn of its principal and most pernicious powers; and the office of Snyder should it even be directed by the superior skill of his supporters, will be nearly divested of its power of doing mischief to the commonwealth.
But there is one view of this subject, infinitely more important than all the rest, which should induce us to exult in the election of Snyder. We shall barely touch upon it at the present time. The supporters of McKean have solicited and obtained the aid of the federal party. A junta has been formed under the pretext of saving the constitution from the visionary innovations of anarchists, of the most inveterate enemies of the present administration, and the ostensible friends of Governor McKean. Should this man be re-elected, is there then a discerning republican, who may not anticipate some of the following fearful results?
Pennsylvania, one of the largest states of the union; whose gubernatorial election in '99 was the first signal of republican triumph and which forms so considerable a cement between the stalle republicanism of the south, and the more wavering republicanism of the north, will see its executive department either neutralized in its politics or turned over to federal principles. Gratitude towards his principal supporters and resentment towards his active opponents, will have a due and dreadful influence over the politics of McKean.
Should McKean be elected, an encouragement is given to all the unnatural coalitions which may be formed among the federalists and the wavering politicians of the republican party. To effect their mutual objects, mutual concessions will be offered. Even now, Dallas has declared that there are only shades of opinion between his party and his former opponents. Even now they have compromised their respective claims, and agreed to support the candidates of each. The name of Hemphill for example has found its way into the Philadelphia list of candidates for the assembly.
Should McKean be elected, a more serious evil is said to threaten our prosperity. Whether the fol-
lowing extract from the last Aurora be really founded in truth we shall not pretend to vouch. We give it as we find it:
"The publick of all parties will not refuse us this credit—that we have, long before measures were publickly unfolded, promised to unravel plots—and to bring to light the sources and springs of intrigues. We need not remind the publick that we first unfolded the mystery of Pickering's removal, of Ross's conspiracy in the senate—Liston and Blount's conspiracy—the secret unconstitutional treaty with Toussaint—and other similar transactions that now scarcely remain on the memory."
"From some movements during the last summer, and particularly from some intrigues in New-York state, in which there were federal deputies from this state, connected with other transactions, of which the publick must have time to observe and think, before it would be useful to speak; and of which the speaking, like the discovery of a particular part of a campaign, might perhaps cause a change of the whole system of operations. There is one event, however, by which the designs here alluded to may be appreciated—but this we trust will be accomplished by respect for the voice of the people—of this likewise, we shall not undertake to speak at present."
The election of Pennsylvania, will no doubt, have a weighty influence on secret plans, which are now barely suggested—and the principles of which are only agreed upon under incidental conditions.
For example, a project has been devised, and some progress was made in it—for a new organization of parties, the members of which were to be embraced by a geographical line—the election of Thomas McKean, like the election of gen. Gunn for the summation of the Yazoo, was to be the signal of hope;—the election of Simon Snyder was to indicate the hopelessness of forming this line so as to comprehend Pennsylvania.
"As the result of the election is not now known—nor will it be for a week—the publick will be able to judge by the result, what are to be the hopes or the disappointments of those who were concerned in the design to combine all the states from Potomack to Maine, in one party, and to set them up against the southern states."
Perhaps even this hint may be going farther than discretion would command; however, as the design has been known to persons of high respect for a considerable length of time—and as the editor's evidence is something more than mere conjecture of speculation—we cannot apprehend any thing from saying thus much—especially as we profess a want of information upon the details and the extent and numbers of the concerned. Unquestionably the Pennsylvania election will paralyze the project; but when conspiracy is once on foot, disappointment in matter of detail however important, only invigorates despair; and new plans may be devised to counterwork this disappointment."
Should McKean be elected, this most serious misfortune threatens to assail us. Whatever may be the predictions of the wise or the hopes of the worthy, there is some probability of a division among the present members of the republican party.
There are some men in it, who are too moderate to be firm or too ambitious to wait for the honours which may fall to their share. There are some men, when the least disappointment in their views, or the slightest resentment, will cause to separate from their friends, seek out a new party for revenging their wrongs or gratifying their wishes and who if they can find associates no where else, will ally themselves to their former opponents. Such men will derive new encouragement from the triumph of McKean, or endless dispar from his defeat. There were such Cameleons in Congress during the last session. Need we mention Elliott and Lyon? There are such fragments in all the states.
But these divisions, should they go on to exulcerate, will not confine their destructive influence to a member of congress or the segment of a state. A new and perilous crisis is approaching. A little more than three years longer and the illustrious Jefferson will retire from the helm of affairs. Let us then suppose that two celebrated candidates shall arise out of the republican party both clothed with the most respectable pretensions, but one of them preferred by the majority of their friends. A federal Lewis will once more appear to exhort his friends to support the time-serving or moderate politician: An unnatural combination will once more be formed between the federalists and their opponents; And a weak, non-descript and rickety administration is produced like "a tessellated pavement without cement: here a bit of black stone and there a bit of white."
We have copied the preceding observations into our paper, intending hereafter to make some remarks upon this very extraordinary production of the Enquirer. At present we shall only remark, that the following inferences may be drawn from the argument of the writer.
 1st. An inveterate hatred and persecution of the federalists, in publick life, and an attempt to render them odious in private life, by making it criminal for the officers of government to hold social intercourse with them.  2nd. An attempt to revive state jealousies, which the honest and enlightened men of all parties have endeavoured to extinguish.  3rd. An open hostility against the State and Federal Constitutions as relative to the Judiciary of both, and against the Executive of the latter.  4th. A design to keep alive and increase the animosity of party spirit, at a time when the aspect of publick affairs, demands an union of sentiment and of action. 
When more at leisure, we mean to examine this Essay, we would now remark en passant , that we consider it a little extraordinary that the Enquirer, never before discovered the impropriety of Mr. McKean's appointment of his son, to an office for which he was not qualified. It is nearly two years since this appointment was made, not a word all this time did this patriotick Editor say, no, no, Mr. McKean was then "one of us."
It will not escape the notice of the reader, the very logical manner in which Mr. Ritchie reasons. Because Mr. McKean has abused the powers delegated to him by the constitution, it becomes necessary to change the constitution. It might furnish a very good reason for changing the governor, but none that we can see for changing the constitution. If abuse of power with respect to appointments, was sufficient reason for altering a constitution, we know another constitution that wants a little amendment, but we hope to see "the procedure" corrected in a better way.
A letter, dated Lisbon, August 28, was received in town on Saturday, which states, that the combined fleets consisting of 30 or 31 sail of the line, and with frigates and other smaller vessels amounting in whole to 50 sail, had put to sea from Ferrol; and afterwards put into Cadiz to the number of 24 sail of the line. A
squadron was supposed to have been detached and sent to the West-Indies. A. Y. D. Advr.
We have for several years heard much of the Reign of Terror in this country. We are now told explicitly in what it consists. The Aurora says, "the new reign of terror has already commenced," because actions have been instituted against General John Steele, speaker of the senate of this commonwealth, and against Mr. William Dickson, printer of the revolutionary paper at Lancaster, for publications which are alleged to be false, scandalous, and malicious , and in violation of the laws of the commonwealth. It appears, therefore, that the reign of terror means the same thing as a government of laws . We have heard of old time that such tings are a terror to evil doers . U. S. Gaz.
Extract of a letter from a Mercantile House of the first respectability in England, to their correspondents in Philadelphia, dated
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 21, 1805.
"Several American vessels bound from French and Spanish ports in the West-Indies, to the continent of Europe, have of late been detained, and brought into this country by the British cruisers, on account of their carrying on a trade, in the present time of war, that they were not entitled to do in the time of peace. Some of those vessels have been condemned; but, in consequence of a representation from the American merchants to the Privy Council, an order is just past, a copy of which we hasten to communicate to you as follows:—"
"That all ships that may now be on their passage, or may clear out from the Havanna, &c. prior to the 1st of November next, should be protected from molestation by British cruisers, and from condemnation in the courts of admiralty—and to the commanders of his Majesty's ships of war and privateers, requiring them not to molest, or detain any such vessels, which shall have been so cleared out prior to the first of November next; and in case any vessel under those circumstances shall have been seized and brought before any court of admiralty, the same be forthwith liberated upon proof being exhibited that they were cleared out from those countries prior to the said first of November next."
"This order we presume applies to the colonies of Holland, as well as to those of France and Spain."
"It is, however, a most extraordinary fact, that any government should undertake to prescribe the period, when it proposed to commence aggression on the commerce of a neutral and friendly nation."
FROM THE TRENTON FEDERALIST.
New-Jersey.—In Hunterdon county, no election. The representatives of the people, being appointed for them some weeks since by a democratic caucus. The persons appointed are as follows:
For council, John Wilson—Assembly, John Harkinson, John Hass, Nathan Stoot, Joshua Wright—part revolutionists.
The following persons we are informed are elected members of the next legislature by the counties to which their names are attached:
Burlington, Council—George Anderson. Assembly—Isaac Cowgill, William Stockton, Caleb Earle, William Irick—all federalists.
Gloucester, Council—Isaac Mickle, Esq. quid—Assembly—Joseph Cooper, Robert Newell, Reuben Clark—2 quids.
Salem, Council—Isaac Shinn, quid.—Assembly, Jeremiah Dubois, Hodge Thomson, Charles Jones—2 quids.
Somerset, Council—John Frelinghuysen. Assembly—James Van Dlym, William McEwen, Peter L. Stryker—all federalists.
We understand that the old ticket in Cumberland is left out, and an entire new set of men elected for the legislature. There has been a similar overturning in Salem, and in Essex a severe struggle between the brethren of the same party. These democrats soon get tired of each other.
Mr. James Lloyd, the federal candidate for sheriff in Monmouth, is elected by about 500 majority.
Somerset Federal ticket succeeded by a majority of about two to one.
The city of Baltimore has elected a federal representation for the Maryland legislature by a large majority—a circumstance which has not taken place before for the space of four years.
BOSTON, October 9.
Mr. Allan Melville, who came passenger in the brig Aurora, Capt. Folger, which arrived last night, in 38 days from Nantz, has politely favoured us with Paris papers to the 23d August. We do not perceive, on a glance over them, that they announce any tidings of moment.
Two reports were in circulation when the Aurora sailed, one, that there had been an action in Brest outer harbour, between four or five British ships which had attacked an equal number of French ships at anchor—the result not known:—The other, that Antwerp was in a state of blockade.
NEW-YORK, October 15, 1805.
The account of the death of his Imperial Majesty of Hayti, John James Dessalines, copied into this paper from the Petit Censeur a few days ago, is at least premature. We have in our possession the Gazette Politique et Commerciale d'Hayti of the 6th of last month, from which (if we have leisure) we will give some translations in the Mercantile Advertiser to-morrow.
We learn from Port-au-Prince, that the British have actually got to Cape Nicholas Mole, where they have landed 1500 troops, and had laying off the harbour two frigates and a smaller vessel.—And we also learn, that great jealousies subsist between the blacks and mulattoes of the new empire and that an insurrection is considered at no distant period. There was a well grounded opinion that Christophe would ere long become Emperor, as Dessalines's popularity was daily declining, and that of Christophe increasing. That some important change is about to take place in that quarter is very evident; how or what manner permanent tranquillity is to be established is difficult to foresee.—The probability that the whole island will soon be again under the government of some European power. Mer. Adv.
Captain Lathrop, arrived at Boston on Wednesday, from Lisbon informs, that the combined French and Spanish fleets arrived off Cadiz about the 26th August, but did not enter that port. He was informed, however, at Lisbon, that the squadron was destined for the Mediterranean; and that an English fleet, having gained intelligence of this event, had, two days after, gone in search of them. The name of the latter fleet he did not learn. Ibid.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
October 14, 1805.
Since the last report have occurred 4 cases of malignant fever and no Deaths.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 14.
That Thomas McKean will be re-elected by a handsome majority, is now past a doubt—and it is equally certain, that a large majority of Constitutionalists are elected to the next legislature. There is indeed abundant cause for adoring that Divine Providence,

which has snatched us from the brink of ruin, and led us back to peace and safety. The machinations of the wicked have been defeated, and their wisdom has been turned into foolishness. Never have the people of this country been threatened with so great a danger, as that from which they have just escaped.
Freeman's Journal.
ELECTION OF MAYOR.
The select and common councils of the city this morning convened in the common council chamber and proceeded by joint ballot to the election of a mayor for the ensuing year. The votes were as follows:
For John Inskeeper 23 Matthew Lawler 2
We have not heard whether Mr. Inskeeper will consent to serve.
BALTIMORE, October 17.
A commercial gentleman of this city, yesterday politely favoured the editor with the Gazette Politique et Commerciale D'Haiti , printed at Cape Francois, from which the following decree has been translated.
Balt. Amer.
IMPERIAL DECREES.
JAQUES, by the grace of God and the Constitutional Law of the State, seeing, that by the clandestine and fraudulent departure of the ship Louisiana , there results a considerable prejudice to the interests of the state; and that it behoves him to devise means to repress similar abuses in future, decrees as follows:—To be executed throughout the whole extent of the state, and to date from the publication of the present decree.
ART. 1. All foreign captains on their arrival at any of the ports of the Island, shall be bound to give as security for his vessel, some mercantile house Haytian or American , to be expressly commissioned for this effect, to which house he will make the deposit and entrust the sale of the cargo by him imported.
ART. 2. All captains of foreign vessels who shall not be consigned to one of the houses above mentioned, or who shall himself undertake the sale of his cargo, shall undergo the entire confiscation of the ship and cargo.
ART. 3. Every commercial house, depository of a cargo, shall have his own security ship reassured by two other houses of deposit which shall be, and remain perfectly accountable for the entire acquittal of all duties due the state by the vessel thus assured.
ART. 4. No commissioned house of deposit shall under any pretext whatsoever, refuse to reassure a security ship when required, without incurring a penalty from Government, the least of which shall be, a revocation of his letters patent, for deposit.
Done and decreed at the Imperial palace of the Cape the 1st August 1805, second year of the Independence of Hayti and of our reign the first.
DESSALINES.
By the Emperor The Secretary General JUSTE CHANLATTE.
NASSAU, (N. P.) Oct. 8.
COURT OF VICE-ADMIRALTY,
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1805.
Before His Honour HENRY MORETON D'YER, Esq. sole Judge and Commissary.
ADELIN, STRONG, MASTER.
William Wylly, Esq. His Majesty's Advocate General, Counsel for the Captors.
William Kerr, Esquire, for Claimant.
Advocates having been heard on both sides, His Honour delivered the following
JUDGMENT:
This is the case of an American vessel, captured by his majesty's ship Stork on the 29th of August last, on a voyage from the port of Cavanas in the island of Cuba to Norfolk in Virginia . The captors have contended for condemnation upon two grounds—First, respecting the proof of property—and secondly upon the point of law as to the nature of the trade. As to the first they state, that Count Yrujo holds an exclusive contract for the importation of flour into the island of Cuba , and that the widow Poey and Hernandez , the consignees of the outward cargo and the laders of the present one, are the agents of the court, and as such transact his business—from which they infer that this property is theirs, and asserts that Mr. Moses Myers ,* in whose behalf it is claimed, was in the habits of covering enemy's property during the late war. As to all these arguments, I can only say, that the circumstances they charge are not officially known to the court; that every case must stand upon its own facts and documents; that there are in this particular case the fullest proofs of property, against which general surmises of probable fraud and deception cannot justly prevail. It is also stated that there is no sea letter for the present voyage, though there was one for a former of the same description; but from whatever cause this deficiency may arise, I shall not stop to enquire, when I find among the papers that best, most authentic and solemn document, as to the property of the vessel, I mean the register.—It is further urged, that the parties themselves must have been aware of their defective proofs, as they have added a certificate of Exhibit No. 6 , (the Role of Equipage ) not required by law; but as I find this certificate frequently annexed to that instrument, and it even appears in a printed form. I do not think it deserves such an imputation. And upon the whole I think this first ground of the captors argument avails them very little.
The second ground, respecting the legality of the voyage I think of more importance. Under this head it is asserted by the captor's advocate, that the present case is perfectly similar to that of the Juno, Packard , which lately occurred in this Court. This is denied on the part of the claimant, and a distinction is attempted between the two cases, which makes it material, that the circumstances of that case should be understood. The Juno was the case of an American vessel, with a cargo of sugar, molasses and coffee, captured on a voyage from the port of Matanzas in the island of Cuba to Rhode Island ; having carried in her outward voyage from Rhode Island , a cargo of dry goods and provisions to the Havanna , whence she afterwards proceeded to Matanzas to take on board a cargo in return. Matanzas appeared to be a port of entry and the ship obtained her clearance from thence: the proofs of property appeared to the court sufficient, and the court was only affected by the question as to the legality of the trade. Upon that occasion, the doctrines as to the enemy's Colonial trade, were largely discussed at the bar, and explained at length from the bench. It was stated on behalf of the captors, that the trade of the Spanish Colonies was in general, guarded by a very strict monopoly: That in time of peace a foreigner could have no access to any part of the extensive island of Cuba , save the city of Havanna , and that the privilege of trading even to that port was clogged by numerous restrictions and very
* Our readers will remember that there is no other foundation for this remark, than the impertinence of Mr. ATTORNEY-GENERAL WYLIE , who would not have dared to make an assertion so false, as scandalous, if he had not been in a situation to secure him from chastisement. Every person who knows the gentleman mentioned, will treat Mr. ATTORNEY-GENERAL WYLIE 's remarks with the contempt and indignation they merit.
enormous duties: That during the pressure of the late war, it had been the policy of the Spanish government to encourage the trade of neutrals to that port, by diminishing the duties, and suspending many of the restrictions; but that still the trade was confined to the Havanna , whither the produce of the whole island, which was destined to pass in this species of barter, was carried from all the other ports of Cuba : That the transportation of this produce, owing to the general want of roads, and the extreme difficulty of interior communication in an island fertile by nature, but little improved by art or industry, was necessarily and almost exclusively affected by maritime conveyance: That upon the breaking out of the present war, the Spaniards had, in a more extensive degree than upon any former occasion, resorted to their system of neutral supply: That they had, in fact, taken off the restrictions, and left a very small proportion of the duties, and that, becoming thus liberally supplied from others, they had put under an embargo all their own vessels, which had formerly been engaged in their foreign trade, and thus effectually saved them from the dangers of war. That still, however, the vessels which carried their produce coastwise to the general mart of the Havanna (commonly called Droghers ) were exposed to capture from the vigilance of British cruisers; That for the purpose of effecting a complete and general delivery of their trade and property from the infliction of our superior force, and of withdrawing even their coasters from our grasp the Spaniards had now opened to strangers, for the first time, all the out ports as well as the Capital of Cuba . It was argued, that a trade, thus formerly monopolized by the Spaniards themselves, and now thrown open merely under the pressure of hostility could not lawfully be exercised by a neutral: That the neutral could not, with impunity be allowed to accept such new and temporary privileges for the benefit of one belligerent and to the prejudice of another. In proof of the former monopoly of this trade, arguments were used and authorities cited of nearly the same kind and description, as have been repeated on the present occasion. Many of the authorities were such, as the court is commonly accustomed to bow to with implicit deference; and had the question been merely as to the nature of the trade at the periods to which these authorities relate, the court would not have hesitated to decide upon the information therein contained. But adverting, at the same time, to the fluctuating state of modern Commerce, and to certain novel infractions of ancient systems, as evident in the very publick instructions of the state; and deeply sensible of the great and important interests which might be involved in a decision upon the case in question, the Court was of opinion that such a decision could not be safely or correctly formed, without explicit information as to the nature of the Spanish colonial system, at the commencement of the present hostilities, and at this day; and it accordingly suspended its judgment until such proof could be produced—for that purpose, the period of six months was allowed, of which little more than one half is now elapsed; whether or not that was too liberal an indulgence of time, it is needless now to consider; it was asked on one side and not objected to on the other; when fully expired, it will be the duty of the court to apply the law; but until then, it would be highly indecorous to intimate any opinion either upon that case, or any other like it. And I have been the more anxious to repeat so much respecting that case, that I might add my decisive opinion, that if nothing exists in the present case to distinguish it very materially from that, the court would be incompetent from want of information, and be guilty of a total dereliction of all consistency, were it to pronounce at once upon this case, while the other is suspended—it is material, therefore, to consider the ground on which the distinction between the two cases is maintained: That ground is, that the port of Matanzas , from which the Juno sailed, is a regular port of entry, and that the port of Cavanas , whence this Adeline proceeded, is a dependency of Havanna . The fact of dependency is presumable from the clearance of this vessel being granted at Havanna ; but though the clearance is from Havanna the voyage is admitted to have been from Cavanas .
The nature of this dependency is a matter of fact unknown to the court, and which is yet to be explained. If it should appear by such proof that the Cavanas was so completely a dependency of Havanna , that foreigners going to Havanna , in time of peace, under all the then restrictions and limitations, could deposit their cargoes at Havanna then go on to Cavanas to load their returns, and take their clearance from Havanna , I have no hesitation in saying, that such a voyage would be equally legal in time of war, and that this would then be a clear case for restitution.
But if the fact should turn out to be otherwise, and it should appear that strangers were allowed to go to the port of Havanna alone, and no where else, in time of peace, and that the present indulgence of going to Cavanas , arises merely out of the state of the war, how can the single circumstance of there being a port of entry, or no port of entry, distinguish this from any of the other out ports of Cuba ?—By the map, Matanzas and Cavanas appear to be both equally distant east and west from Havanna , namely about forty or fifty miles. If property passing along the coast from Matanzas to Havanna , is exposed to risk from capture, is it not equally so from Cavanas ? Is not the opening one port, as well as the other, calculated to withdraw such property from danger? And if to lend a hand to effect this object at one port, is an unnatural inference, is it not equally so at the other?
In the course of this inquiry the instruction of the 24th of June, 1803, has been discussed, and it is said by the claimant's counsel, that though the general law would not sanction this trade yet the instruction does.
The doctrine of the general law simply is, that a trade which was monopolized in time of peace must not be thrown open during the pressure of war. From the grounds on which indulgence have been extended by the instructions, we must look to their history, as they were severally issued during the late war.
The general principles, it is well known, were laid down in the war of 1756: It is equally well known, that in the succeeding war the remarkable policy of our publick enemy in avowing, that that measure of opening his colonial possessions was meant to be permanent (an avowal, the sincerity of which was manifested by the succeeding peace) rendered the application of these principles unnecessary. But at the commencement of the last war with France , circumstances having reverted to their former state, we again resorted to our former principles; and thereupon the instruction of November 1798 was issued; upon which, I think it not too much to say, that it encouraged our cruisers to a pretty general application of the rule. But the American government having presently represented, that it's subjects were in time of peace, admitted to some participation of the colonial trade, the instruction of January 1794, came out for the purpose of sanctioning them in that traffic: and the instructions of January 1798 was subsequently established upon a similar attention to the interests and rights of other neutral states. The only instruction of the present war (after the information and experience of the last) has taken that of the year 1798 for it's model.
Now though these instructions relax much from the general rule, they can scarcely be said to be exceptions to it since in point of fact, both one and the other proceed on precisely the same principles.
In the first place we set out with a belief that the system of colonial monopoly was strictly and unexceptionably applied in practice, and therefore we say to neutrals, what you could not participate in, during peace, you must not now adopt in war. But certain neutral powers satisfy us, that in time of peace certain exceptions were established in their favour, that they were allowed to engage in that trade to some extent; we then say—to that extent you may still carry on your trade, and no further. The principle therefore is constantly the same, as laid down by Lord Eldon in the case of the Wilhelmina , (Appendix to 4 Robertson's Reports.) "That neutrals are not at liberty to engage in a trade with the Colony of the enemy in time of war, which is not permitted to foreign vessels in time of peace." The law as arising from the general principle and the several relaxations, and as now applied by our government, appears, with its characteristic generosity and firmness to be founded upon a liberal indulgence to neutral privileges on the one hand, and a just assertion of belligerent rights on the other. To let one or other of these objects preponderate, would be, in my opinion, to infringe on the genuine meaning of the instructions.
As it is admitted that this case is not protected by the general law, it is only to be seen how far it is so by the instructions; it being laid down by the highest authority, that cases, which are not specially covered by the instructions, fall under the provisions of the general law, which is a law of exclusion and monopoly.
It is argued for the claimants, that the instruction does protect this case, because it is a direct trade from an enemy's port; and this has led to some construction upon that word direct. For the captors it is argued, that the instruction must have meant such a direct trade between the Colony and the neutral country as the neutral was previously allowed in time of peace; for the claimants it is said that this is an unfair construction, that the British government had not any former trade in it's contemplation, and that it's sole object was to allow a trade direct from any port of the enemy's colony to neutral country: I cannot help saying that looking to all the motives and principles, on which these instructions were grounded, the construction adopted by the captor's counsel is the right one. But admitting that of the claimant to be right, it merely brings us back to the questions of fact, how far the port of Havanna and the port of Cavanas , are entirely one and the same wholly identified to all intents and purposes.
If it should turn out upon this question of fact, that foreigners could go to Cavanas in time of peace, then it will be but fair to consider a voyage from Cavanas with a clearance from Havanna as virtually a voyage from Havanna and entitled to protection of the direct intercourse: but if not, then I am of opinion that this will be a case precisely the same as the Juno ; and that the general question, as to the legality of such a trade, will decide both the cases together.
In that view, the argument of a direct trade as now used, cannot apply, because if the two ports are distinct we cannot consider the case of a voyage singly from the last port, but we must take the whole voyage together; it would be unfair to look only at any two intermediate terms of a voyage all the parts, and the whole scope of the transaction ought to be viewed together; it must be investigated ab ovo usque ad malum .
Upon the whole, I am of opinion, that there can be no solid distinction between this case and the Juno , unless the fact of identity between the two ports of Havanna and Cavanas should be established. And I therefore allow the parties three months, for producing proof on that head and also with respect to the general nature of this trade.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig George, Cox , from Teneriffe , Wine and Brandy, John Cox. Left there there the ship William and Mary , Tipling, of this port, discharging. The schooner Stagg , Brooks, of Boston, had just arrived, and went to Santa Cruz to try the markets. The ship Semaramis , of Newport, sailed for New-Orleans the 6th of September.—Sept. 28, in lat. 23, long. 51, spoke a ship, could not learn her name, commanded by captain Nathan Allen , from Bonavista bound to New-York .—October 5, in lat. 24, long. 61, spoke the brig Triton , of Portsmouth , N. H. bound to Jamaica , all well. Oct. 8, in lat. 26, 36, long. 64, 35, fell in with the wreck of a large topsail schooner. Could read on her stern the words "of New-York " and the last letter of the name "C." painted yellow sides, appeared to have been flour loaded, and to have been wrecked about ten days; took from her some few articles, but being near night could not make more particular observations. Near the wreck picked up a barrel of flour marked D , and numbered 101, branded "Alexandria Fine."—Oct. 10, spoke the ship Vengeance , of and from New-York , out 8 days from St. Bartholomews .—October 13, was boarded by his Britannick majesty's ship Leander , of 50 guns, captain Talbot , treated politely; was informed that the day before captain Talbot had detained the above named ship Vengeance , and sent her to Bermuda .
Ship Glory , Haynes , 14 days from St. Bartholomews , Rum and Sugar, Taffee O'Connor.—October 6, in lat. 21, 49, long. 66, was brought too and boarded by a French privateer of 3 guns and 50 men, gave us some fresh bread and treated very politely.—Oct. 7th, was boarded by his Britannick majesty's sloop of war Shark , presented us with a quarter of fresh mutton, and otherwise politely treated.—Oct. 11, in lat. 27, 27, long. 69, 28, spoke ship Little Ann , Anniball , 43 days from New-London , bound to Bermuda , with live stock, not being able to find Bermuda , had bore away for Turk's Island . The stock had been 14 days without water, supplied her with a puncheon. The master of the Ann informed capt. H. that in lat. 29, 51, he spoke the schr. Ann Elizabeth , from Petersburg, Virginia , bound to St. Martins , the master then very ill and speechless, had no other navigator on board.—October 14, lat. 30, 46, long. 72, 33, was boarded by his Britannick majesty's ship Leander , capt. Talbot , presented us with some potatoes and poultry, and very politely treated.
Brig Ann Elizabeth , Williams , 67 days from Malaga , Wine and Vinegar, John Brown.—Sept. 27, in lat. 30, long. 66, spoke brig Vigilant , Pelfrey , from Boston, bound to Guadaloupe , out 18 days.—On the 1st October, in lat. 31, 17, long. 70, fell in with an armed brig, (an English guineaman) of 14 or 16 guns. Capt. W. has given us a detail (but too late for our paper of this day) of the most piratical conduct of the master and crew of this brig, which will appear in our next; and there is good reason to suppose her bound for South-Carolina or Georgia ; we hope they will not escape with impunity.
Sloop Richard , Lockert , 19 days from Antigua , Rum, C. Whitlock, Suffolk.—Left there October 1, schooner Virginia , Blake , of this port; and Fair America , Berry , of Alexandria .
Schr. Mary Johnson , Bayton , 9 days from Mariel , Sugar, Moses Myers.
Brig Ruby , Morrison , 60 days from L'Orient , Balast , Campbell & Wheeler .—Sept. 18, in lat. 39, 9, long. 43, 28, was boarded by the British letter of marque ship Scorpion , Dagg , from Botany Bay , for London , who declared the brig to be a good prize, put all the people in irons—after detaining us 24 hours, we were dismissed; he took one of the sailors who was a Frenchman.—Sept. 30, lat. 39, 17, long. 61, 9, spoke ship Atalanta , Tucker , from Amsterdam , bound to Baltimore , 60 days out.—Oct. 3, lat. 39, 25,
long. 66, 23, ship Jane of and from Philadelphia , bound to Bordeaux , 7 days out.—Oct. 10, lat. 36, 36, long. 71, 48, ship Ocean , Hinchman , from Norfolk bound to Marseilles , 5 days out.
In Hampden Roads bound to Baltimore . Brig Two Brothers , Hartshorne , 64 days from Bordeaux .
Ship Stapleton , Gordon , 57 days from Liverpool . The Jane , Colley , of and for this port, sailed the same day.
WALKER'S Packet will sail for Baltimore TOMORROW. October 21.
Packet Sloop Montezuma, Palmer, will sail for Alexandria , TOMORROW.—Oct. 21.
SALE AT AUCTION.
TOMORROW, at 12 o'clock for Cash, Will be Sold, for the Benefit of the Underwriters, 1 Bale Superfine BROAD CLOTH, marked H. G. No. 18. 1 do. COARSE STOCKINGS, marked W. P. Imported and damaged in the brig Triton , Captain Fraser , from London . William B. Lamb.
AT PRIVATE SALE, 35 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 17 Tierces & 50 Barrels SUGAR. 10 Pipes GIN. October 21. 223
AUCTION.
On Friday the 25th inst will be Sold, at the Navy-Yard, Gosport , About 30 tons first quality CORDAGE, Consisting of Cables and Hawser, from five to eighteen inches, and other Rigging, from Ratline to nine inch Shroud, and a quantity of Junk—Notes at 30 days, with approved endorsers, will be required for all sums above 100 dollars, and Cash for less. October 21. 220
In consequence of the badness of the weather, the Sale of the Land belonging to the Estate of William Haynes , deceased, advertised to be Sold yesterday, is postponed until
THURSDAY, the 24th instant, WHEN IT WILL BE POSITIVELY SOLD, At the Postoffice Office House , at 12 o'clock. A Plot of the Land (about 120 acres) is lodged in the hands of Mr. William Johnston , living at Mrs. Calvert's . Eliza Haynes, Executrix of William Haynes . October 16. 208
20 Firkins of Excellent BUTTER, Just received and for sale by James & Thomas Tucker, Maxwell's Wharf. October 21. 241
The Subscribers, have opened this day, 1 Trunk containing Elegant Lace Cambric and Shawls—6-4, and 4-4, far superior to any that ever have been offered for sale in Norfolk , in quality and pattern. 1 Ditto do. Moleskins, Silk Quilting, Figured Toilet, Swansdown and Fancy Cords, which are of the London Newest Fashions. 3 Cases do. Gentlemen's Sattin Beaver and Beaver Hats. With a general and extensive assortment of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Received per Triton , from London , and for Sale, low for Cash, by Hunter & Gatewood. October 21. 222
NOTICE.
PETITIONS will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit: 1st.—To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk , and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance. 2nd.—To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria , the paving of the streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town. 3rd.—To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminal and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth . 4th.—To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk , to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton , and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever , or other diseases incident to sea-ports towns. 5th.—Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk , in such manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year not exceeding 2 years; and, together with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his and their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by a tax upon law process, bills of health, and so forth. 6th.—For an amendment of the Dock Law , so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the Lower Bridge , on the back Creek , to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge. 7th.—To amend and explain the Acts of Assembly respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Masters, in such manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the County Courts, and those to be appointed by the Courts of the Corporation—letting each to depend upon their own industry, "as to bringing vessels to their mooring in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other. October 21. tma 219
WILLIAM COX,
Desirous of quitting Business in this place, offers for Sale, the whole of his assortment of
DRY GOODS,
Consisting of—Saleable Fall and Fashionable Articles, On a liberal Credit, and at reduced prices, for approved Notes. THE advantage of the Stand and situation may be obtained by the purchasers:—He will continue until such purchasers appear, or until Monday the 4th of November next, to sell off the Goods on his usual low terms, by retail, and the sale of what may then remain on hand will be made at Publick Auction, to begin on said Monday, and to continue from day to day, until the whole shall be disposed of.—Terms, two months for all sums over 100 dollars and not exceeding 300—exceeding 300 dollars, 90 days.
AT THE SAME TIME, WILL BE SOLD, PEW, No. 41, In the Presbyterian Church, and the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE belonging to
September 25. tf W. C. 168
NOTICE.
CONCERT-HALL, Boston, May, 1805. THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Publick, and those Gentlemen of the Southern States who may visit this part of the Continent, during the summer season, that the house known by the name of Concert Hall , situate in a very central and pleasant part of the town, (corner of Court and Hanover Streets ) has been fitted up at a very great expense with the genteellest accommodations. Those Gentlemen who may wish for Boarding and Lodging, it is presumed cannot find a more eligible and convenient house, or a more grateful reception than from the present occupant of Concert-Hall , whose assiduity to serve them shall exceed the liberality of their patronage. 762 LAWSON Z. WHITCOMB

Department of Miscellany.
A PROLOGUE,
On opening the Theatre at Botany Bay, spoken by the celebrated Mr. Barrington.
FROM distant climes, o'er wide spread seas we come, Though, not with much eclat or beat of drum; True Patriots all, for be it understood, We left our country for our country's good. No private views disgraced our generous zeal, What urg'd our travels was our country's weal; And none will doubt but that our emigration, Has proved most useful to the British nation. But you inquire, what could our breasts inflame With this new passion for theatrical fame; What in the practice of our former days, Could shape our talents to exhibit plays? Your patience Sirs, some observations made, You'll grant us equal to the scenic trade. He who to midnight ladders is no stranger, You'll own, will make an admirable Ranger. To see Macbeth we have not far to roam, And sure in Filch I shall be quite at home. Unrivall'd there none will dispute my claim To high pre-eminence and exalted fame. As oft on Gad's Hill we have ta'en our stand, When 'twas so dark you could not see your hand; Some true bred Falstaff we may hope to start, Who when well bolster'd, well will play his part, The scene to vary we shall try in time, To treat you with a little Pantomime. There light and easy Columbines are found, And well-tried Harlequins with us abound: From durance vile our precious selves to keep, We often have recourse to the flying leap, To a black face have sometimes ow'd escape, And Hounslow Heath has proved the worth of crape. But how, you ask, can we e'er hope to soar, Above these scenes, and rise to tragick lore? Too oft, alas, we forc'd the unwilling tear, And petrified the heart with real fear, Macbeth a harvest of applause will reap, For some of us I fear have murdered sleep. This Lady too, with grace will sleep and talk, Our Females have been used at night to walk. Sometimes indeed, so various is our art, An actor may improve and mend his part; Give me a horse! bawls Richard like a drone, We'll find a man would help himself to one. Grant us your favour—put us to the test, To gain your smiles we'll do our very best; And without dread of future Turnkey lockees, Thus, in an honest way, still pick your pockets.
TRANSLATION OF THE SIXTEENTH ODE, SECOND BOOK OF HORACE.
Otiam divos rogat in patenti, &c.
For Rest, the weary sailor prays, Long toss'd on Ocean's restless bed, When clouds obscure the Moon's pale rays, And stars a fading lustre shed. For rest, the boist'rous Thracian calls, And rest, the graceful Mede implores, Can sparkling gem, or broi'd'd shawls, My Grosphus, make the blessing ours? Not Wealth, in splendid pomp elate, Nor young Ambition's tow'ring crest, Can banish from the halls of state The harpy of the human breast. He's truly rich, whose frugal fate With some paternal token glows, Nor fear, nor sordid avarice dare To break the sweets of his repose. Man, in his giant efforts—dies! Toiling for honours and for pelf, Where other sons gild other skies, What exile can escape—himself? Swift the light bark, the flying deer— Sweep earth and ocean's boundless plain; But vying with the blast of Care, The tempest's winged shafts are vain. Philosophy, can smile sedate On passing joys—nor stoops to scan The moral mysteries of Fate— Pare bliss was never meant for Man! By death, the great Achilles fell, Tithonus wore by age away, And ah! when tolls thy fun'ral knell, On me the slow sad hour may prey. Mid fleecy folds thy fancy strays, Where fair Sicilian heifers low, To thee, the sportive filly neighs, Thy vest is Afric's richest glow. Mine is the humble calm retreat That shuns the notice of the proud, The Muses make my leisure sweet And guard me from the jostling crowd.
I HAVE RECEIVED,
Per the Sch'r. Concord, Capt. Rogers, from Bristol, 100 Casks NAILS—assorted, and 9 do. WEEDING HOES. Which will be sold low for cash, or good paper.
R. Gibson.
ON HAND,
A quantity of SPIKES—assorted. WINDOW GLASS, 8 by 10, 11 by 9, 12 by 10, 14 by 12. FIG BLUE, in boxes. 50 Kgs WHITE LEAD. 30 Pipes Old L. P. MADEIRA WINE. 30 do. HOLLAND GIN. 40 Punchs. ANTIGUA & GRENADA RUM. 5 Pipes FRENCH BRANDY. 20 Barrels N. E. RUM. A few tierces Brown SUGAR, super. qua. 400 Sacks SALT. A quantity of CRATES—Earthen Ware well assorted. 300 Barrels BEEF. 50 do. PORK. 50 do. NAVY BREAD. 34 Hogsheads RICHMOND TOBACCO. 20 do. YORK RIVER do. September 5. 150
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER,
Has removed to No. 1, HOER'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659 NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Brig Brothers, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, For sale by William Pennock. August 2. tf 37
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANET, Boush, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances 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 Kersies. 12 do. Blue do. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 2 do. Yarn Hose. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. 16 Boxes Boys' and Mens Hats. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 30 Casks Shot. 150 Kgs of Gunpowder. 40 Casks Nails. 4 do. Seine Twine. 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 3 Bales of Oznaburgs. Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Cross, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 984 Cases assorted do. 65 do. do. White do. 30 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOINS, 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. tf 128
A LOT FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE and pleasantly situated LOT, of fifty by one hundred feet on Moore's Point, may be had on reasonable terms, by applying to William Hartshorne, jun. September 25. tf 166
250 Barrels Superfine, 250 do. Fine, 100 do. X Midlings, } FLOUR. 150 do. do. 50 do. Ship, } BREAD. 90 do. Navy, } 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. tf 589
TO RENT.
THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Gilliat & Mackinder. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
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, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 8d per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF,
From on board the Martha & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston, 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 96,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Up'd COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 33
130 Tierces and Half Tierces Prime RICE. Just landing, and for Sale by Moses Myers. September 27. 172
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
At his BAKEHOUSES on TOWN POINT and COMMERCE STREET, 300 Barrels Superfine PILOT BREAD, from fresh Flour. 200 do. NAVY do. 100 do. SHIP do. All of which will be sold, on reasonable credits, or exchanged for West India produce. Wanted at the above Business, SIX BOYS—AS APPRENTICES, Who will meet with good encouragement. S. Harris. September 30. tf 178
LANDING
At the Subscriber's Wharf, from on board the Ship Ann, 200 Gross BOTTLES. 35 Boxes WINDOW GLASS. 3000 Bushels COALS. For sale by A. Maclure. September 4. tf 122
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE,
Have received per Ship Fredonia, Captain Malcolm, from Liverpool, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Coarse Woolens, Cloths & Cassimeres, Which they offer for Sale, on the lowest terms. THEY HAVE FOR HIRE, TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS. September 16. 2M 147
40 Barrels New-York Prime PORK, Received per Schooner Rising States, Captain J. Newcomb. For sale by Phinehas Dana & Co. October 7. 190
THE CARGO OF SALT, On board the Brig Edward & Charles from Liverpool, for Sale by Moses Myers. October 4. 3w 188
MARTIN FISK,
Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and for sale, 100 crates Crockery Ware, well assorted, 150 kegs F & FF Powder, 5 tons Shot, 150 casks Wrought Nails 4. 6. 8. 10. 20d. 60 kegs White Lead, 50 bolts Oznaburgs, 20 casks Hibbert's Porter, 50 boxes Short Pipes, 1500 lb. Seine Twine, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE & CUTLERY. ON HAND, 20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee, 25 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 30 chests Hyson 15 do. Hyson Skin 10 do. Young Hyson } TEAS. 8 do. Imperial 10 Hhds. Old Antigua Rum, 60 barrels Rye Whiskey, 30 do. Apple Brandy. October 4. tf 184
LANDING,
Out of the Brig Albert, Captain Fraser, from Madeira, 10 Pipes, } Branded 20 Hogsheads, } M. M. 40 Quarter Casks, } C. Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported—For sale by Robert Dickson. September 11. tf 140
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
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 196
TO RENT OR LEASE,
(And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 129
DESERTION.
DESERTED from this Garrison on Monday the 19th instant, WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, a private in my Company of Artillerists. He is 32 years old, 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high, dark hair and complexion, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward on his delivery at this post. J. Saunders, Captain U. S. Artillery Commanding. Fort Nelson, August 30. tf 108
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. ** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. AN APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 326
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
75 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New England do. 30 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 3 Hogsheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT. Also, 70 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 95 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure. August 7. tf 48
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF,
FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES. AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by Redmon & Frith. August 7. tf 52
FALL GOODS,
Just received from London, per Planter, Capt. Boush. J. & W. Southgate. September 2. 2M 115
BUENOS AIRES HIDES,
Now landing from on board the Ship Nancy, Capt. Laurence, from Rio de la Plata. For sale by William Pennock. September 4. tf 123
300 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, For sale by James Maurice & Co. September 2. tf 119
NORFOLK BOROUGH:
At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. Alexander Maclure, John Robinson, and Daniel R. Waddey, trading under the firm of Daniel R. Waddey & Co. Compts. Against,
Gilbert Robinson, and James Brown, Merchants, trading as partners under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan. Defts. THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Congress, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: On the motion of the Complainant by their Counsel, it is ordered, That the said Defendants Robertson and Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Courthouse of the said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendant Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan, deceased, who hath effects of the said Robertson and Brown, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. (A Copy, Teste.) 127 WILLIAM SHARP, C.N.B.C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. William Pennock, Compt. Against Jean de St. Maria, Robert Law } In Chancery. rence, and Theo. Armitage, Defts.
The defendant Jean de St. Maria, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court—And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant Jean de St. Maria, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough—And it is further ordered, that the defendants Robert Lawrence, and Theo. Armitage, who have effects of the said Jean de St. Maria, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same. (A Copy, Teste.) 126 Wm. SHARP, C. N. B. C.
TO RENT,
And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Henry, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that hand-some 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
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 27th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. 114 John Hamilton.
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has lately received and offers 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. 190 Pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platters. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia 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
TO RENT,
THE Warehouses at present occupied by James Herron 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 made 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. 2w tf 25
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.