Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-11-02 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  UNT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LADUNT
VOL. IV.]
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 2, 1807.
[NO. 47]
Extracted from a Pamphlet entitled "A FAITHFUL PICTURE of the POLITICAL SITUATION of NEW-ORLEANS, at the close of the last, and the beginning of the present year."
[Having noticed the arrival of General Wilkinson at New-Orleans, the alarms which he excited, and other circumstances with a view to concentrate all civil as well as military power into his own hands The author proceeds:]
"Among the particulars detailed in the General's communication to the merchants at the government house, it was positively stated, that an army of seven thousand men had been actually raised, and were then in motion; and that the advance guard, consisting of two thousand men, would certainly arrive at Natchez in eleven days. All who were capable of a moment's reflection refused credit to the intelligence. Between New-Orleans and the western country generally, there passed continual intercourse of trade and correspondence. And it was then the season of the year when arrivals from that country were beginning to occur almost daily. It was therefore considered as impossible that so large an army could have been even raised there, and much less be on its march along the high road of commerce of the western country, and that no body in New-Orleans should hear of it but Gen. Wilkinson. Could two thousand men, it was asked, have reached within eleven days march of Natchez in silence and unseen, preceded by no information of their approach but that which the general received? no precursive reports? That the general should hazard so palpable an impossibility on his own credit alone could not but excite an unusual degree of astonishment in all who believe even in his cunning, were not that astonishment lost in another miracle, that any man of ordinary understanding could be so much the dupe of his fears as to give credit to the tale."
Nothing short of information the most particular and unequivocal could authorise any man to spread so serious alarm through the country; and that Gen. Wilkinson had no such information is evident, as it has since appeared that the facts related never had even a shadow of existence, except in the fables of the general himself. By subsequent disclosures of his own indeed it has long since been reduced to a moral certainty, that he could not at the time have believed the story himself. He by his own statements on oath since that time acknowledges the receipt of Burr's famous letter in cypher by the hands of Mr. Samuel Swartwout, at Natchez "early in October." From this letter and his conversations with Swartwout at that time, he pretends to have learned the nature and views of the expedition in its full extent. If on that occasion the General had been faithful as a citizen or vigilant as a soldier, is it not reasonable to believe at least that instructions were given to the military posts under his command on the leading water courses, if the propriety did not suggest itself of using other means of information also to obtain the earliest intelligence of the actual movements of an expedition so important, if not also pregnant with danger to his country? Is it to be believed that he remained two months in curious as to the physical existence of that expedition; that with all the means of positive information in his power, he contented himself with chance news and conversations with persons who knew as little of the actual situation of colonel Burr as he did himself, was really imposed on by rumour, which by the way no body had heard but himself, on the 9th of December, when he addressed the merchants? If he had really received any credible intelligence from the upper country it must have told him that there were no armies there: he therefore either deceived the merchants by telling them that he had certain accounts from that country, when in truth he had none, or having had intelligence from that quarter, misrepresented it most grossly.
It remains then to be asked, on what authority did Gen. Wilkinson make this communication? On nothing more than this, that Col. Burr, in a letter written early in July, and two of his friends who had not seen him since that time, told the General, among other things that Col. Burr intended to raise an army, and intended to be with the advance guard at Natchez by a certain time. But that these intentions, if ever they were conceived, had not been carried in effect, must have been as well known to Gen. Wilkinson on the 9th Dec. as it is now. How contemptible therefore must he appear thus publicly detected in a wilful falsehood, calculated to throw, not only the territory of Orleans, but the union into a ruinous state of terror and confusion; a falsehood fabricated with no other view than that of preparing the publick mind for the outrages which he meditated against society and its laws; and exhibiting to the nation a violent proof of his affected incorruptibility and over-weaning zeal in the service of his country. He believed, perhaps, that should he attempt his lawless career at New-Orleans, without due precaution, he might there find a sufficiency of publick spirit as well as of force to resist him. He determined therefore to commence with paralyzing the one, and if possible getting the other into his own hands; and for this purpose he suddenly introduced the pretended danger in the most gigantic form possible; and least the citizens should take time to breathe, he announced the monster as just at hand, ready to devour them. In this scandalous imposition on the publick he was but too successful at first. Society was panic-struck at the intelligence; and reason and reflection were for the moment drowned in the pomp of military parade, or hurried away in the bustle of warlike preparation.
The publick mind having been thus artfully wrought up to the necessary pitch of agitation and
alarm, the general commenced his operations. On the evening of Sunday, the 14th Dec. Dr. Erick Bollman was arrested by a military guard in the publick streets, and afterwards conducted to some secret place of confinement. This was done without even the picture of lawful process, or by any other authority than that of Gen. Wilkinson; though the officer had the weakness to tell Bollman that he arrested him "in the name of the United States." As if in mockery of the laws, that officer was without doubt instructed, while his sword was drawn against one of the vital principles of the constitution, to profane the sacred name of the nation by stamping it in the crime.
On the evening of the 15th, Mr. James Alexander, a counsellor at law, applied in behalf of Bollman to Judge Spriggs, for a writ of habeas corpus. This is an important writ, but one, the nature of which is well understood. It is particularly well known that delay will often and may always defeat it. In this writ also there is this peculiar excellence, that even when it issues irregularly, improperly or without cause, it does no mischief; it deprives no man of liberty, and puts none to inconveniences but those who apply for it. Hence it is this writ ought never to be refused or even delayed, not only when a regular affidavit, but even when a credible suggestion supports the application for it. Judge Spriggs however was unwilling to act alone, and refused the writ until he could consult his colleague, Judge Matthews. And as Judge Matthews could not be found that evening, the application was laid over till ten o'clock the next morning, to be then renewed in open court. And during this delay Bollman, who had been shipped on board a vessel,* was actually descending the river in custody, to be removed beyond the jurisdiction of the court.
Next morning Mr. Alexander attended the court and renewed his application of the preceding evening. On this occasion he was joined by Mr. Edward Livingston, a counsellor also, whom Mr. Alexander had requested to assist him. After a short argument the writ issued; that writ which has seldom issued in vain within the territories of the American union, until it was addressed to General Wilkinson; that stern precept to which, even in nations less free, the yet unsheathed sword of the conqueror resigns its captive without a pause; that august mandate of supreme law, to which even the crown of the British monarch, in all the pride of despotick insolence with which the crown has been of late so much reproached, has ever bowed in submission; that long venerated writ to which in a free country oppression, never yet dared to refuse its victim, until the General commanding the army of the United States first gave a signal example of disobedience and defiance.
The General's return to that writ has been already published, and without doubt, read throughout the United States with alarm. No apology however is necessary for inserting here again. It is in itself a volume of disgusting self-importance, ignorance, falsehood, contempt of the law and its ministers, insolence, vanity and bombast, such as perhaps never was, nor ever again can it be compared in so limited a compass. In this short and sententious essay of the military genius of the country it is but too easy to read the meditated destiny of its liberties. When the constitution is entombed, this return will serve for the inscription, recording at once the best evidence and most accurate date of its mortality.
On Thursday, the 18th of December, about noon, the superior court of the territory being then in session, Gen. Wilkinson, who consented to attend that day to deliver in his return, in person to the writ of habeas corpus in the case of Bollman, entered the court room in full uniform with his suite. The General and the officers of his family were all dressed as on a field day; with their side arms, a la mode de Paris , in metal scabbards rattling along the floor, and all the other usual insignia of military pomp. Even the spurs were not forgotten. The ordinary business of the day was quickly set aside to receive communications of this distinguished visitor. He commenced with a speech of nearly the same nature and import as that which he before delivered at the government house; his deciphered letter, parts of affidavits that had been privately taken, and extracts from other documents, to which he now added what he conceived to be evidence of Bollman's guilt, and then proceeded to read the return in the following memorable words.
"The undersigned, commanding the army of the United States, takes on himself all RESPONSIBILITY for the arrest of Erick Bollman, on a charge of misprison of treason against the government and laws of the United States, and has adopted measures for his safe delivery to the executive of the United States. It was after several conversations with the Governor and two of the Judges of this territory, that the undersigned has hazarded this step for the national safety, menaced to its base by a lawless band of traitors, associated under Aaron Burr, whose accomplices are extended from New York to this city. No man holds in higher reverence the civil institutions of his country than the undersigned; and it is to maintain and perpetuate the holy attributes of the constitution against the uplifted arm of violence, that he has interposed the force of arms, in a moment of extreme peril, to seize upon Bollman; as he will seize upon all others, without regard to standing or station, against whom satisfactory proof may arise of a participation in this lawless combination."
* The schooner Amelia, captain Brooks. † This is the return as first handed in, but not exactly as it now stands on the record. After the General had left the court, or possibly the next day, the Judges suggested to Mr. Duncan, the General's couns'l, the propriety of amending the return, so as to give it some appearance of regularity, by the insertion of an averment that at the time of the service of the writ the prisoner was not in the possession or
This being signed by the General and handed to the bench to be recorded, he proceeded to declare that the traitors in the city of New Orleans were numerous; and that even among the counsellors of that court there were two, namely, the two gentlemen who had applied for the writ in favour of Bollman. These he denounced. And Mr. Alexander not being in court, the General desired that he might be sent for, as he had a charge of treason to exhibit against him. Mr. Livingston, who was present, urged strenuously that the General should proceed on the spot to substantiate his accusation. In an animated and forcible address to the court he entreated that the General should not leave the bar until he produced the evidence at least on his own oath in support of the charge. But the General was not prepared to make any affidavit. The Judges offered to put it in form for him, to write it for him, and invited him to take a seat on the bench, where they might more conveniently receive his instructions. But the General declined all their polite offers. And the court having expressed their regret that so much of "his excellency's" valuable time had, at such a momentous period, been diverted from his military vocations, they apologised for the trouble which the writ had given him, and promised, in order to prevent "his excellency's" being again put to so much inconvenience, that one of the Judges would wait upon him at his quarters, to receive his affidavits and such other communications as he might wish to make to the judiciary of the territory.
Will it be credited, that within the territory of the American union, in a court of justice of the highest order, before judges who were citizens of the United States, that a scene so humiliating to every sentiment of freedom and civic pride has really been acted! The writer is well aware that he in an eminent degree hazards all character of veracity in the relation. But at least one hundred astonished spectators of the event can testify to its truth in all its particulars.
That the General had no evidence against either Livingston or Alexander is now clear, or it would long since have made its appearance in publick, having been so often loudly called for, but in vain, by these gentlemen themselves. That his sole motive for the accusation must have been a vindictive one, was at the time equally clear; and has been since put out of doubt, by the similarity of conduct pursued against all those who afterwards dared in like manner to offend against mock-majesty of lawless usurpation, by any effort to enforce the laws of the country.
But this extraordinary return of the General's is worthy of something more than mere insertion. It first sets forth that he arrested Bollman on a charge of "misprison of treason." Who exhibited the charge? The General himself, thus declaring himself at once the accuser, the magistrate deciding on the merits of the accusation, and the ministerial officer making the arrest. And least the reader should mistake the character in which he assumed these several powers, his military rank is announced at the head of the return; giving the world fair notice that he had acted in the threefold capacity of prosecutor, judge and jailor, in virtue of his being the officer "commanding the army of the United States." What idea the General had of the technical expression "misprison of treason," is not easy to conjecture. But this is certain, that he could not have understood it or he would not have used it in that place; particularly as it amounts to an acknowledgment that the highest crime of which he conceived the prisoner to be guilty was already well known to the laws; and instead of being one which call for any unusual modes of prevention or punishment, that it was constitutionally provided for, as a bailable offence; and for which no man consequently can be justly imprisoned or otherwise punished until after trial or conviction. "Treason against the government" is perfect nonsense. And as to "treason against the laws," few perhaps are qualified to stand a competition with the general for celebrity in the commission of that offence. He then informs the court that he had adopted measures for the safe delivery of his prisoner, not to the ministerial officer of that or any other court, nor to any of those judicial authorities which alone can or ought to judge of the character or grade of crimes, or exercise a legal jurisdiction over the offender, but to "the executive of the United States," who could not receive the prisoner, except through the hands of the judiciary, without a gross and dangerous violation of the first principles of the constitution. He next hints that his measures had received the sanction of the governor and of two of the judges; and thus insinuates, as respects the judges, an impudent falsehood, which the judges have contradicted. The lye however is only insinuated. His words taken strictly, say no more than that, before he arrested Bollman, he had "several conversations" with the governor and judges; but, in his wondrous cunning, avoids committing himself as to the subject or express result of those conversations. With two of the judges, judge Hall and
power of the person addressed in the writ. Something of the kind was accordingly added; and the menace with which the first return concluded, and which could not be otherwise than accordingly offensive to the court, was probably left out in the amended return. The General indeed does not explicitly say in the amended return, what the law requires, that at the time of the service of the writ, the prisoner was not in his possession or power; but in bold defiance of both law and truth, he stated an unnecessary falsehood, that on the day of the date of the return, the 17th of December, the prisoner was not in his possession or power; when in fact the vessel which Bollman was confined was then actually detained, by the General's orders, about twenty five miles below the town, awaiting his final instructions to sail; which he did not send down, as will hereafter appear, until the 19th, he having by that time ascertained that the court would not give him any further trouble.
‡ General Wilkinson was the Governor of Upper Louisiana.
judge Matthews, he had one conversation, and but one that has been yet heard of, on the subject of military arrests. The substance of that conversation is, after ascertaining that he had no evidence against Bollman on which the judges would commit him, or even hold him to bail, the general boldly told them that he would make the arrest himself on his own responsibility. On leaving the room he, in a jocular manner, asked if they did not think him right, or something to that effect: but they refused to sanction his intentions even in jest. "Well" said he, facetiously, "you won't hang me for it; to which judge Matthews answered, in the same strain, that "it would not amount to a hanging matter." Thus ended the conversation with the Judges. Not satisfied with the allusion in the return, the General had the courage also to urge the same point in his speech to the court; and thus compelled Judge Matthews, who was then on the bench, to declare publicly that the statement was untrue. This produced an explanation, in which the above conversation was mentioned; and, to the great amusement of all present, it appeared that the jocular chat in which that conversation concluded was the only ground which the general had for his endeavour to implicate the judges seriously in the guilt of his own illegal proceedings.
"The civil institutions of his country" are of course much indebted to general Wilkinson, for his politeness in saying, that he "holds" them in high "reverence." He has served them, however, as certain savages are said to serve their idol; those whose devotion consists in torturing the God which they worship. How the general discovered that the constitution had "holy attributes," is an inquiry which in all probability will long be made in vain. The absurdity of this inflated expression is exceedingly offensive; for nonsense may be indecent and even profane.
As a soldier perhaps, the general may set up a claim to exemption from mere criticism. But as he is one of those soldiers who wields the pen perhaps as dexterously as the sword, and in his style generally aims at something more than plain perspicuity, his pretensions give the critick lawful jurisdiction over his writings. No further apology therefore is necessary for the remark, that to "perpetuate the holy attributes of the constitution against the uplifted arm of violence" is an expression that presents to the mind only a confusion of stately words forced together, the reader can scarcely conceive with what intention. "To seize upon Bollman" is happily expressed. To take or arrest might suit any ordinary occurrence of civil life; but under a government of bayonets, the term seize is aptly applied. It suggests to the mind the idea of an arrest, not unlike that employed by a tyger springing on his prey, or a kite pouncing on its quarry. The threat with which the return concluded, and the professed disregard of the author for "standing or station," afford a melancholy proof of the abject degree to which the judiciary of the country must have been humbled. An offender standing at the bar of justice, avowed a gross violation of law and of the personal liberty of a fellow-citizen, and without reprimand, or even interruption, was suffered to threaten an unlimited repetition of the same offence, whatever might be "the standing or station" of those who should incur his displeasure; evidently hinting that even the Judges of the court were not themselves secure.
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PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION.—This important document was published by us yesterday in an extra sheet, and is republished in this day's paper. We cannot reconcile it to that sense of duty, which we owe to the publick, to permit ourselves to pass this communication without notice. It is with regret that we cannot perform this duty, without expressing our dissent to many of the leading principles and views of the executive, contained in this communication. In the performance of our duty, while we shall freely exercise the privilege of the conductor of (as yet) a free press, we shall endeavour to treat the opinions of the chief magistrate with that respect which is due to the head of our government.
The most important point, and the first in order which falls under our notice, is our relations with Great-Britain; and it is with concern that we say, that we find but little consolation in taking a view of them. It is evident that the affair of the Chesapeake is not the cause of the present critical situation into which our country is placed with that nation. Other differences, more difficult to adjust exist, and will we fear lead to an event, which will prove the ruin of thousands in both countries without producing any advantage to this country.
It is proper before we embark into a war, to inquire into the causes that may lead to it, and the objects to be attained by a war; the consequences will speak so loudly for themselves, that it is not requisite that they should be now noticed.
The communication commences with stating the innovations of the principles of publick law by Great-Britain; the general terms in which these innovations are noticed, do not enable us to examine them, as we do not know what they are. We come, therefore, directly to a part of the communication which we must quote, in order that we may compare it with a document now before us. Speaking of the American negotiators in London, the president says,
"After long and fruitless endeavours to effect the purposes of their mission, and to obtain arrangements within the limits of their instructions, they concluded to sign such as could be obtained, and to send them for consideration; candidly declaring to the other negotiators, at the same time, that they were acting against their instructions, and that their government therefore could not be pledged for their ratification. Some of the articles proposed might have been admitted on a principle of compromise, but others were too highly disadvantageous; and no sufficient provision was made against the principal source of the irritations and collisions which were constantly endangering the peace of the two nations."
Now let us see what Messrs. Monroe and Pinckney say on this subject.
[COPY.]
"LONDON, December 27, 1806."
"SIR,
"We have the pleasure to acquaint you that we have this day agreed with the British commissioners to conclude a treaty ON ALL THE POINTS WHICH HAVE FORMED THE OBJECT OF OUR NEGOTIATION, and on terms which we trust our government will approve. It will require only a few days to reduce it to form. When that is done, we shall transmit it to you by a special messenger."
We hasten to communicate to you this interesting intelligence for the information and guidance of our government in such measures as may have reference to the subject. We have the honour to be with great consideration and esteem, sir,
Your most obedient servants,
JAMES MONROE, WM. PINCKNEY,
James Madison, Secretary of State, Washington."
The circumstance of a negotiator, concluding a treaty contrary to his orders, assuring the other party that he was acting against the instructions of his government, and that Negotiator being continued in the confidence of his government, are circumstances that excite astonishment, but which cease when we peruse the letter of our negotiators Messrs. Monroe and Pinckney, "We have the pleasure (say they) to inform you that we have this day agreed with the British Commissioners to conclude a treaty, &c." in other words "we have the pleasure to inform you that we have agreed to a treaty contrary to your orders."
The Message then proceeds:
"The question therefore whether a treaty should be accepted in that form could have admitted but of one decision, even had no declarations of the other party impaired our confidence in it."
In order to form a judgment of the declaration alluded to, we will insert at length the declaration itself, which is as follows:
"The king of Great Britain has directed his commissioners before they sign the treaty, to deliver that note, in order that a fair understanding may be had by all parties of his majesty's views, in consequence of the blockading decree, to which the attention of the American commissioners is invited. The decree so recent in point of time, and so novel and monstrous in substance, that his majesty is at a loss to calculate on events; but supposing, however, that it will be formally abandoned or totally relinquished by Buonaparte, or in case he is mistaken in that supposition, he rests with confidence on the good sense of the government of the United States, that they will not submit to an innovation so destructive of the rights of neutral commerce."
Should he however, be mistaken in all these points, and the enemy should actually carry into execution his threats, and neutral nations acquiesce in such usurpation, he may probably though reluctantly, be obliged to retaliate. The treaty secures to the United States so many privileges of neutral commerce, that at a time when his majesty and all neutral nations are threatened with such extension of belligerent pretensions from his enemies, that without any explanation from the United States what they will do in case Buonaparte attempts to force on them his decree, his majesty must reserve to himself to act according to contingencies in that particular, the signing of the treaty notwithstanding. And as the distance of the American commissioners from their government renders a previous explanation impossible, his majesty authorises his commissioners to finish the treaty. This is done under the fullest persuasion, that, before the treaty returns to Europe from America ratified; time will discover the formal abandonment or tacit relinquishment of the enemy of his pretensions; or in case that should not take place that the government of the United States, by their conduct or assurances will secure his majesty that they will not submit to innovations so destructive of maritime rights. But in case Buonaparte enforces his decree according to its tenour, and if neither by the assurances nor conduct of America a disposition is shown to oppose it, his majesty wishes to be fairly and clearly understood, that he will not consider himself bound by the signature of his commissioners to ratify; or in case he ratifies, he will not and cannot be precluded from adopting such measures as seem necessary to counteract the designs of his enemy, whenever they shall occur, and be of such an extraordinary nature as to require extraordinary remedies."
We must confess that we see nothing in this declaration, calculated to impair the confidence of this country, unless in some way or other, we were desirous of making a common cause with France, by a voluntary relinquishment of our neutral rights, for the declaration was not to operate until we had tacitly or avowedly made such relinquishment.
The outrage on the Chesapeake, is next in order; upon which we shall make no remark, until it is ascertained whether the Government of Britain avows the act or not—if it does, there is an end of all further discussion, for here we repeat what we have often said before, that we would not upon any pretext, consent that a national ship of the United States should be searched, or even visited without the consent of her commander, and if Great Britain contends for such a right, let us not hesitate a moment but meet the issue in war.
"To former violations [says the Message] of maritime rights, another is now added of very extensive effect. The government of that nation has issued an order interdicting all trade by neutrals between ports not in amity with them. And being now at war with nearly every nation on the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas, our vessels are required to sacrifice their cargoes at the first port they touch, or to return home without the benefit of going to any other market."
This violation of maritime rights, we presume, is an order of the British King in Council dated the 7th January last, and which we also insert.
From the London Gazette, Jan. 10.
"At the court of Queen's Palace, the 7th of January 1807, present the kings most excellent majesty, in council."
Whereas the French government has issued certain orders which in violation of the usages of war, purport to prohibit the commerce of all neutral nations with his majesty's dominions; and also to prevent such nations from trading with any other country in any articles the growth, produce or manufacture of his majesty's dominions: and whereas the said government has also taken upon himself to declare all his majesty's dominions to be in a state of blockade, at a time when the fleets of France and her allies are themselves confined within their own ports by the superior valour and discipline of the British navy; and whereas such attempts on the part of the enemy would give to his majesty an unquestionable right of retaliation, and would warrant his majesty in enforcing the same prohibition of all commerce with France, which that power vainly hopes to effect against the commerce of his majesty, a prohibition which the superiority of his majesty's naval forces might enable him to support by actually investing the ports and coasts of the enemy with numerous squadrons and cruizers, so as to make the entrance or approach thereto manifestly dangerous; and whereas his majesty though unwilling to follow the example of his enemies by proceeding to an extremity so distressing to all nations not engaged in the war, and carrying on their accustomed trade, yet feels himself bound by a due regard to the just defence of the rights and interests of his people not to suffer such measures to be taken by the enemy without taking some steps on his part to restrain this violence; and to retort upon them the evils of their own injustice, and his majesty is thereupon pleased, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that no vessel shall be permitted to trade from one port to another, both which ports shall belong to or be in possession of France or her allies, or shall be so far under their controul as that British vessels may not trade thereat; and the commanders of his majesty's ships of war and privateers shall be, and are hereby instructed to warn every neutral vessel coming from such port, and destined to another such port, to discontinue her voyage and not to proceed to any such port; and any vessels after being so warned, or any vessel coming from such port, after a reasonable time shall have been afforded for receiving information of his majesty's order, which shall be found proceeding to another such port, shall be captured and brought in, and together with her cargo shall be condemned as lawful prize. And his majesty's principal secretary of state, the lord commissioners of the admiralty, and the high court of admiralty and courts of vice admiralty, are to take the necessary measures herein as to them shall respectively appertain.
W. FAWKNER."
These documents will enable the people to judge, how far the proceedings of the British government are reprehensible, and subversive of our neutral rights and interests. If the principles contained in these declarations and orders are such, that justice and honour demand that we should resist them in war, then be it so, and let experience test the wisdom of the measure; but if these measures of the British government are viewed as of self-defence, as they are declared to be, is it not of importance to pause, before we enter into a contest involving so many important considerations? We do not perceive that this order has the effect which the Message ascribes to it, nor do we know a single instance where an American ship has touched at one belligerent port, and in proceeding to another belligerent port, with her original cargo only, has been interrupted. The words in the order are, "no vessel shall be permitted to trade, &c." Now touching at a port and trading at a port, are certainly not the same. We appeal to any intelligent underwriter to say, if the rate of premium at this moment, or for the last twelve months, on an American ship from the United States to a port in France, and from thence to a port in Holland, would have been, or is now higher, than from a port in the United States to a port in England, and from thence to a port in Portugal, the vessel having always her original cargo on board? The answer we are certain will be in the negative, for there has been, and is now no difference.
Our concerns with Spain are next in order.—They are summed up in a very few words, but deserve serious notice. "But under a state of things, (says the communication) which may favour reconsideration, they have been recently pressed, an expectation is entertained that they may soon be brought to an issue of some sort." We are presented with two circumstances—first, that Spain so far from intending to do us justice, had dismissed the further consideration of the subject, but a state of things is expected that may favour reconsideration. In the second place, what is that state of things which it is expected will favour reconsideration? Will France, if we embark in a British war, oblige Spain to reconsider our case? We shall not enlarge.
"Whether (says the message) this decree which professes to be conformable to that of the French government of Nov. 21, 1806, heretofore communicated to congress, will also be conformed to that in its construction and application in relation to the United States, had not been ascertained at the date of our last communications. These however gave reason to expect such a conformity."
The following is the decree referred to.
TRANSLATION.
"By the greatest outrage against humanity and against policy, Spain was forced by Great-Britain to take part in the present war. This power has exercised over the sea and over the commerce of the world an exclusive dominion. Her numerous factories, disseminated through all countries, are like sponges which imbibe the riches of those (countries) without leaving them more than the appearances of mercantile liberty. From this maritime and commercial despotism, England derives immense resources for carrying on a war, whose object is to destroy the commerce which belongs to each state, from its industry and situation. Experience has proven that the morality of the British cabinet has no hesitation as to the means, so long as they lead to the accomplishment of its designs: and whilst this power can continue to enjoy the fruits of its immense traffic, humanity will groan under the weight of a desolating war. To put an end to this and to attain a solid peace, the emperor of the French and king of Italy, issued a decree on the 21st of November last, in which adopting the principle of reprisals, the blockade of the British is determined on; and his ambassador, his excellency Francis de Beauharnois, grand dignitary of the order of the iron crown, of the legion of honour, &c. having communicated this (decree) to the king our master; and his majesty being desirous to co-operate by means sanctioned by the rights of reciprocity, has been pleased to authorize his most serene highness the prince generalissimo of the marine, to issue a circular of the following tenor."
"As soon as England committed the horrible outrage of interrupting the vessels of the royal marine, insidiously violating the good faith with which peace assures individual property, and the rights of nations, his majesty considered himself in a state of war with that power, although his royal soul suspended the promulgation of the manifesto until he saw the atrocity committed by its seamen, sanctioned by the government of London. From that time, and without the necessity of warning the inhabitants of these kingdoms, of the circumspection with which they ought to conduct themselves towards those of a country, which disregards the sacred laws of property, and the rights of nations; his majesty made known to his subjects the state of war in which he found himself with that nation. All trade, all commerce, is prohibited in such a situation and no sentiments ought to be entertained towards such an enemy, which are not dictated by honour, avoiding all intercourse which might be considered as the vile effect of avarice, operating on the subjects of a nation which degrades itself in them. His majesty is well persuaded that such sentiments of honour are rooted in the hearts of his beloved subjects, but he does not choose on that account to allow the smallest indulgence to the violators of the law, nor permit that, through their ignorance, they should be taken by surprize, authorizing me by these presents to declare that all English property will be confiscated whenever it is found on board a vessel, although a neutral, if the consignment belongs to Spanish individuals. So likewise will be confiscated all merchandise which may be met with, although it may be in neutral vessels, whether it is destined for the ports of England or her isles. And finally, his majesty conforming himself to the ideas of his ally, the emperor of the French, declares in his states the same law which from principles of reciprocity, and suitable respect, his imperial majesty promulgated under date of the 21st November, 1806."
The execution of this determination of his majesty, belongs to the chiefs of provinces, of departments and of vessels (baxels) and communicating
it to them in the name of his majesty, I hope they will leave no room for the royal displeasure.
God preserve you many years.
Aranjuez, 19th February, 1807.
The prince Generalissimo
of the marine."
It is a fact that under this decree a great number of our vessels have been captured, both by French and Spanish Cruizers, and so far there is a "conformity of construction," and of action.
The attack upon the Chief Justice will be noticed upon some future occasion. We shall omit to notice the eulogium upon the commander in chief, with other matters of minor consideration; some instances of the practical energy of the commander in chief, have honourable notice in our first page.
BOSTON, October 24.
From Halifax.
A gentleman who arrived in town last evening, from Halifax, via Plymouth and who left the former place the 16th instant, informs, that the English September Packet had arrived there from England, bringing London papers to the 7th of September, and letters to the 9th. The letters mentioned that admiral Berkeley had been recalled; but that the order was countermanded soon after the dispatches received by the Revenge were made known: and that 6000 troops were ordered out to Nova Scotia. He also observes that orders had been received from England, for organizing the militia; that several companies had been mustered previous to his leaving Halifax, and that the people there were very averse to a war with the United States. Two of the Jason's mutineers had been hung at her yard arm, and the remainder reprieved. The Triumph and Leopard had arrived from the Capes of Virginia.
[We attach no credit to this account, as we have London advices of the 7th Sept. which are of a very different complexion.]
NEW-YORK, Oct. 27.
We are requested by capt. Cropsey, master of the sch'r Manchester, from St. Croix, to state that no official declaration of the blockade of the island of St. Croix, was received when he sailed. A British naval force, however, was hourly expected. The British cruizers took all vessels that had cargoes from that island. That two American vessels had arrived at Basse-End, and unmoistened by the British cruizers, after the vessels were cut out of the West End. Capt. C. was boarded by a British privateer in sight of St. Croix but being in ballast was not detained. The privateer had an American brig in tow, her prize.
October 28.
A good thing.—We venture to inform the reader, that he is at liberty to peruse the following article from the Citizen of this morning under the impression that the editor is entirely mistaken, for that the letter alluded to, is now in Mr. Paine's possession, dated October 9th, 1807, and subscribed with the proper hand of Thomas Jefferson.
"It is reported in town, and the report is in every body's mouth, that the President has written a letter to Tom Paine, in which among other things it is said, that no reasonable expectation can be formed of an amicable termination of our differences with England: We see that the rumour has been wafted from this city to the editor of the U. S. Gazette, who in the hope of lessening the President in the esteem of his fellow citizens has given it "form and pressure" in his paper. Is not this one of the many modes in which the character and conduct of Mr. Jefferson has been assailed by his federal opponents? I am inclined to think that it is."
"Paine has indeed, in the moments of his intoxication, which are all his moments, shown a letter to his precious visitants, and to persons in the streets, which contains the opinions ascribed to Mr. Jefferson, which letter old pestilence asserts was written to him by the president; but who can believe it; who cherishing a becoming respect for the exalted character of the executive, would give publicity to such a report, upon such authority? Paine has told a lie. The sagacity of the president—his regard for publick decency and morals, and his known prudence and circumspection, all induce the belief that he has not written the letter which Paine, in his drunken belchings, has told half the town he has received from him, probably in the hope that the assertion might find its way into the federal prints as a choice item of fresh calumny."
If Mr. Jefferson does not look queer, when he sees the above, he must possess a wondrous command of countenance.
WASHINGTON, October 27.
This Day at 12 o'Clock, the President of the United States communicated by Mr. Coles, his Secretary, the following MESSAGE to both Houses of Congress.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
Circumstances fellow-citizens, which seriously threatened the peace of our country have made it a duty to convene you at an earlier period than usual. The love of peace so much cherished in the bosom of our citizens, which has so long guided the proceedings of their publick councils, and induced forbearance under so many wrongs, may not ensure our continuance in the quiet pursuits of industry. The many injuries and depredations committed on our commerce and navigation upon the high seas for years past, the successive innovations of those principles of publick law which have been established by the reason and usage of nations as the rule of their intercourse, and the umpire and security of their rights and peace, and all the circumstances which induced the extraordinary mission to London, are already known to you. The instructions given to our ministers were framed in the sincerest spirit of amity and moderation. They accordingly proceeded, in conformity wherewith, to propose arrangements which might embrace and settle all the points in difference between us; which might bring us to a mutual understanding on our neutral and national rights, and provide for a commercial intercourse on conditions of some equality. After long and fruitless endeavours to effect the purposes of their mission, and to obtain arrangements within the limits of their instructions, they concluded to sign such as could be obtained, and to send them for consideration; candidly declaring to the other negotiators, at the same time, that they were acting against their instructions, and that their government there-

fore could not be pledged for ratification. Some of the articles proposed might have been admitted on a principle of compromise, but others were too highly disadvantageous; and no sufficient provision was made against the principal source of the irritations and collisions which were constantly endangering the peace of the two nations. The question therefore whether a treaty should be accepted in that form could have admitted but of one decision, even had no declarations of the other party impaired our confidence in it. Still anxious not to close the door against friendly adjustment, new modifications were framed, and further concessions authorized than could before have been supposed necessary: and our ministers were instructed to resume their negotiations on these grounds. On this new reference to amicable discussion we were reposing in confidence, when on the twenty-second day of June last, by a formal order from a British admiral, the frigate Chesapeake, leaving her port for a distant service, was attacked by one of those vessels which had been lying in our harbours under the indulgencies of hospitality, was disabled from proceeding, had several of her crew killed, and four taken away. On this outrage no commentaries are necessary. Its character has been pronounced by the indignant voice of our citizens with an emphasis and unanimity never exceeded. I immediately by proclamation, interdicted our harbours and waters to all British armed vessels, forbade intercourse with them, and, uncertain how far hostilities were intended, and the town of Norfolk indeed being threatened with immediate attack, a sufficient force was ordered for the protection of that place, and such other preparations commenced and pursued as the prospect rendered proper. An armed vessel of the United States was dispatched with instructions to our ministers in London, to call on that government for the satisfaction and security required by the outrage. A very short interval ought now to bring the answer which shall be communicated to you as soon as received; then also, or as soon after as the publick interests shall be found to admit, the unratified treaty and proceedings relative to it shall be made known to you.
The aggression, thus begun, has been continued on the part of the British commanders, by remaining within our waters in defiance of the authority of the country, by habitual violations of its jurisdiction, and at length by putting to death one of the persons whom they had forcibly taken from on board the Chesapeake. These aggravations necessarily lead to the policy either of never admitting an armed vessel into our harbours or of maintaining in every harbour such an armed force as may constrain obedience to the laws, and protect the lives and property of our citizens against their armed guests. But the expense of such a standing force, and its inconsistency with our principles, dispense with those courtesies which would necessarily call for it, and leave us equally free to exclude the navy, as we are the army of a foreign power, from entering our limits.
To former violations of maritime rights, another is now added of very extensive effect. The government of that nation has issued an order interdicting all trade by neutrals between ports not in amity with them. And being now at war with nearly every nation on the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas, our vessels are required to sacrifice their cargoes at the first port they touch, or to return home without the benefit of going to any other market. Under this new law of the ocean, our trade on the Mediterranean has been swept away by seizures and condemnations, and that in other seas is threatened with the same fate.
Our differences with Spain remain still unsettled; no measure having been taken on her part, since my last communications to Congress, to bring them to a close. But under a state of things which may favour reconsideration, they have been recently pressed, and an expectation is entertained that they may now soon be brought to an issue of some sort. With their subjects on our borders, no new collisions have taken place; nor seem immediately to be apprehended. To our former grounds of complaint has been added a very serious one, as you will see by the decree, a copy of which is now communicated. Whether this decree which professes to be conformable to that of the French government of Nov. 21, 1806, heretofore communicated to Congress, will also be conformable to that in its construction and application in relation to the United States, had not been ascertained at the date of our last communications. These however gave reason to expect such a conformity.
With the other nations of Europe our harmony has been uninterrupted, and commerce and friendly intercourse have been maintained on their usual footing.
Our peace with the several states on the coast of Barbary appears as firm as at any former period, and as likely to continue as that of any other nation.
Among our Indian neighbours in the north western quarter, some fermentation was observed soon after the late occurrences threatening the continuance of our peace. Messages were said to be interchanged, and tokens to be passing which usually denote a state of restlessness, among them, and the character of the agitators pointed to the sources of excitement. Measures were immediately taken for providing against that danger: instructions were given to require explanations, and, with assurances of our continued friendship, to admonish the tribes to remain quiet at home, taking no part in quarrels not belonging to them. As far as we are yet informed, the tribes in our vicinity, who are the most advanced in the pursuits of industry, are sincerely disposed to adhere to their friendship with us, and to their peace with all others. While those more remote do not present appearances sufficiently quiet to justify the intermission of military precaution on our part.
The great tribes on our south western quarter, much advanced beyond the others in agriculture and household arts, appear tranquil and identifying their views with ours, in proportion to their advancement. With the whole of these people, in every quarter, I shall continue to inculcate peace and friendship with all their neighbours, and perseverance in those occupations and pursuits which will best promote their own well-being.
The appropriations of the last session for the defence of our sea-port towns and harbours, were made under expectation that a continuance of our peace would permit us to proceed in that work according to our convenience. It has been thought better to apply the sums then given towards the defence of New York, Charleston and New Orleans
chiefly, as most open and most likely first to need protection; and to leave places less immediately in danger to the provisions of the present session.
The gun-boats too already provided have, on a like principle, been chiefly assigned to New-York, New-Orleans and the Chesapeake. Whether our moveable force on the water, so material in aid of the defensive works on the land, should be augmented in this or any other form, is left to the wisdom of the legislature. For the purpose of manning these vessels, in sudden attacks on our harbours, it is a matter for consideration whether the seamen of the United States may not justly be formed into a special militia, to be called on for tours of duty in defence of the harbours where they shall happen to be; the ordinary militia of the place furnishing that portion which may consist of landmen.
The moment our peace was threatened, I deemed it indispensable to secure a greater provision of those articles of military stores with which our magazines were not sufficiently furnished. To have awaited a previous and special sanction by law, would have lost occasions which might not be retrieved. I did not hesitate therefore to authorise engagements for such supplements to our existing stock as would render it adequate to the emergencies threatening us, and I trust that the Legislature feeling the same anxiety for the safety of our country, so materially advanced by this precaution, will approve when done, what they would have seen so important to be done, if then assembled. Expenses, also unprovided for, arose out of the necessity of calling all our gun-boats into actual service for the defence of our harbours; of all which, accounts will be laid before you.
Whether a regular army is to be raised, and to what extent, must depend on the information so shortly expected. In the mean time I have called on the States for quotas of Militia, to be in readiness for present defence, and have moreover encouraged the acceptance of Volunteers, and I am happy to inform you that these have offered themselves with great alacrity in every part of the union. They are ordered to be organized, and ready at a moment's warning, to proceed on any service to which they may be called, and every preparation within the executive powers has been made to ensure us the benefit of early exertions.
I informed congress, at their last session, of the enterprises against the publick peace, which were believed to be in preparation by Aaron Burr and his associates, of the measures taken to defeat them, and to bring the offenders to justice. Their enterprises were happily defeated, by the patriotic exertions of the militia, whenever called into action, by the fidelity of the army, and energy of the commander in chief, in promptly arranging the difficulties presenting themselves on the Sabine, repairing to meet those arising on the Mississippi, and dissipating before their explosion plots engendered there: I shall think it my duty to lay before you the proceedings, and the evidence publickly exhibited on the arraignment of the principal offenders before the district court of Virginia. You will be enabled to judge whether the defect was in the testimony, in the law, or in the administration of the law; and wherever it shall be found, the legislature alone can apply or originate the remedy. The framers of our constitution certainly supposed they had guarded, as well their government against destruction by treason, as their citizens against oppression, under a pretence of it; and if these ends are not attained, it is of importance to enquire by what means, more effectual, they may be secured.
The accounts of the receipts of revenue during the year ending on the thirtieth day of September last, being not yet made up, a correct statement will be hereafter transmitted from the Treasury. In the mean time it is ascertained that the receipts have amounted to near sixteen millions of dollars; which with the five millions and a half in the treasury at the beginning of the year have enabled us, after meeting the current demands and interest incurred, to pay more than four millions of the principal of our funded debt.
These payments with those of the preceding 5 & a half years, have extinguished of the funded debt twenty-five millions and a half of dollars, being the whole which could be paid or purchased within the limits of the law and of our contracts, and have left us in the treasury eight millions and a half of dollars. A portion of this sum may be considered as a commencement of accumulation of the surplusses of revenue, which, after paying the instalments of debt, as they shall become payable, will remain without any specific object. It may partly indeed be applied towards completing the defence of the exposed points of our country, on such a scale as shall be adapted to our principles and circumstances. This object is doubtless among the first entitled to attention, in such a state of our finances, and it is one which, whether we have peace or war, will provide security where it is due. Whether what shall remain of this, with the future surplusses, may be usefully applied to purposes, already authorised, or more usefully to others requiring new authorities, or how otherwise they shall be disposed of, are questions calling for the notice of Congress; unless indeed they shall be superseded by a change in our public relations, now awaiting the determination of others. Whatever be that determination, it is a great consolation that it will become known at a moment when the supreme council of the nation is assembled at its post, and ready to give the aids of its wisdom and authority to whatever course the good of our country shall then call us to pursue.
Matters of minor importance will be the subjects of future communications; and nothing shall be wanting on my part which may give information, or dispatch to the proceedings of the Legislature in the exercise of their high duties, and at a moment so interesting to the public welfare.
TH: JEFFERSON. Tuesday, October 27, 1807.
For NEW-YORK, The very fast-sailing Schooner HARRIOT, burthen 420 barrels, George Fitzhugh, master, will be ready to receive a cargo on Wednesday next. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or R. Simington.
November 2. The Subscriber intends to leave the State of Virginia for some months. Henry Hastie.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, October 26. This being the day fixed by the proclamation of the President of the United States for the meeting of Congress, a majority of both houses convened at the Capitol. The assistant clerk of the house of representatives having called over the names of the members, announced 117 members and one delegate to be present.
He then enquired if it were the pleasure of the House to proceed to the appointment of a Speaker, which being determined in the affirmative, the members proceeded to ballot for that officer, Messrs. Cutts, Helms, and John Campbell being named tellers.
The tellers, after examining the votes, reported that 117 were received, and Joseph B. Varnum, a representative from the state of Massachusetts, having 59 of them, was declared to be duly elected.
The votes were given as follows, viz:   Joseph B. Varnum, 59  Charles Goldsborough, 17  Burwell Bassett, 17  John Masters, 8  Thomas Blount, 7  John Dawson, 4  John Smilie, 2  Benjamin Talmadge, 1  Timothy Pitkin, 1  Roger Nelson, 1 
The speaker being conducted to the chair, by Mr. Van Cortlandt and Mr. Aiston, addressed the house as follows:
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, You will please to accept my most grateful acknowledgements for the honour which by your suffrages on this occasion you have conferred upon me. I am sensible of my own inability to perform the important duties you have been pleased to assign me, in the most desirable manner; but relying on your candor & readiness to afford me your aid, I accept the trust. And be assured, gentlemen, that it will be my assiduous endeavour to discharge the duties of the office faithfully and impartially; and in a manner which in my opinion shall be best calculated to meet your wishes and afford me the consolation of an approving conscience.
The house then proceeded to the election of a Clerk. The same tellers which had been appointed on the former election having been named by the Speaker on this, the members proceeded to ballot. It appearing to the tellers, on examining the votes, that one of the members had, by mistake, voted twice, this ballotting, after a few desultory remarks, was set aside, and a fresh one taken, the result of which was as follows:
 Nicholas B. Vanzandt, 37 votes.  Patrick Magruder, 26  James Elliot, 16  J. W. King, 14  ————— 5  ————— 1   No person having a majority of votes, another ballotting took place, the votes of which were,   N. B. Vanzandt, 52  P. Magruder, 28  J. Elliot, 15  J. W. King, 10  W. Lambert, 7  T. Hansford, 4  C. Minifie, 1 
A third ballotting was about to take place, when Mr. Randolph arose, and observed that he never felt more reluctance in addressing the house than on the present occasion; but a sense of the duty which he owed to that body, and which he should always endeavour to fulfil to the best of his ability, impelled him to speak. He perceived among the candidates for the office of Clerk of that house—a high and honourable trust—a person who came before him in such a shape, and under such circumstances, that were he to withhold the information which he was about to give, from the house, and this person should be elected, he could not answer for the neglect. The person to whom he alluded had a plurality of votes on the last ballot. This person, the session before the last, was chief clerk in the office of Mr. Beckley. There was an order of the house that the doors should be closed. The clerk is a sworn officer, bound not to divulge the proceedings of the house on such occasions. He did his duty; but the assistant clerks did not perform theirs. They posted themselves at the gallery door, where, it was found, on examination, that every word could be as distinctly heard as on the floor of the house. These clerks heard the debates which took place, and the person to whom he had alluded was one of them. Mr. R. said he had heard repeated some of the expressions which he had used in the house, before he reached his lodgings at George Town. This person came to him afterwards and apologized for his conduct. Here Mr. Vanzandt (the clerk alluded to) making a motion of his head, significant of his dissent from the truth of this allegation, Mr. R. said he perceived that what he said was contradicted, and was about to sit down. The speaker desired him to proceed. He said he must decline entering into a contest of this kind, and added only, that a person who was capable of violating his duty in a subordinate trust, certainly ought not to be elected to the important office in question.
Mr. Aiston thought the house ought to adjourn in order to afford an opportunity of examining into this matter, and made a motion to this effect. This motion was negatived.
The propriety of postponing the appointment of a Clerk till to-morrow was suggested, in order that the house might proceed with other business. A motion made for this purpose was negatived.
The Speaker informed the house that he had received a letter from the person officiating as Clerk, which he was requested to lay before the House. The letter was read by the Speaker. It desired permission to be heard at the bar of the house, in order to disprove the assertions which had been made by the member from Virginia in respect to the writer's conduct at a former session.
Mr. Smilie hoped no order would be taken upon this letter. He thought the request to be heard at the bar of the house a very extraordinary one, and if listened to might form a dangerous precedent. The house proceeded to another ballotting for Clerk, the result of which was, Patrick M c Gruder, 62
 James Elliot, 27  Nicholas B. Vanzandt, 16  Josias W. King, 9  Theodosius Hansford, 5  William Lambert, 8 
51 votes being necessary to a choice, another ballotting was immediately had, when Patrick Magruder was declared to be duly elected, having 72 votes. The votes given to the other candidates were not announced.
The house then proceeded to the qualification of its members. The oath of office was administered to the Speaker by Mr. Van Cortlandt, and the Speaker qualified the members and the clerk.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the House, that they had appointed Mr. Anderson and Mr. Bradley a committee to join a committee of that House, in waiting on the President of the United States, to inform him they were formed and ready to receive any communications which he might have to make to them.
On motion, a committee of the House of Representatives was agreed to be appointed to join the committee from the Senate. The following gentlemen were named by the Speaker to form that committee, viz. Messrs. Bassett, Goldsborough and Masters.
Mr. Randolph moved, that the rules of the last session should be the rules of the present session, until otherwise determined.—Agreed to.
The House adjourned at half past 3 till 11 o'clock to-morrow.
TUESDAY, October 27.
Mr. Bassett, from the committee appointed yesterday to wait upon the president of the United States, to inform him Congress was formed and ready to receive any communication he might have to make to them, reported, that he would make a communication to the two Houses by message at 12 o'clock this day.
Accordingly at 12 o'clock the message of the president was delivered by his secretary, which, after being read, was committed to a committee of the whole house on the state of the Union, and 1000 copies ordered to be printed.
An election took place for a Serjeant at Arms, which, after two ballottings, issued in favour of Thomas Dunn.
Thomas Claxton was appointed Door-Keeper without opposition, and Jesse Edwards assistant Door-Keeper at the first ballot.
Mr. Dawson moved the appointment of the Standing Committees; but a difference of opinion arising whether they should be named by the Speaker as heretofore, or elected by ballot, the appointment was postponed till to-morrow.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch'r Sally & Priscilla, Parker, 46 days from Teneriffe, Ballast, Warren Ashley.—Left there Sept. 17, ship Hermoine, Hopkins, of Saco, bound to Senegal, to sail in 3 days.—Brigs Androscoggin, Corran, of Norfolk, from Tonningn, bound to London, to sail next day; Eliza & Mary, of Charleston, from Mogadore, to sail in a few days for New York.—The brigs Virginia, Davis, of Boston, for Batavia, with passengers; Polly, S. Jenkins, of and bound to New-York; and Mentor, J. Jenkins, for the Cape de Verds, sailed the 15th Sept.—Spoke, Oct. 10, in lat. 26, long. 56, sch'r Farmer, Watts, from Baltimore bound to Guadalupe, out 24 days—18th, lat. 34, long. 70, sch'r Industry, of Boston, from Baltimore bound to Porto-Rico, 6 days out—19th, lat. 34, long. 71, 30, sch'r Theoda, of Hattian, N. C. in a very leaky situation, blowing a heavy gale to the N. W.—24th, lat. 35, in the Gulf of Florida, sch'r Favourite, Keene, of and bound to Philadelphia, from Savannah, in great distress, all the crew, except one, being sick—sent one hand on board to endeavour to get her into the first port. Sch'r Margaret, Vantassel, 5 days from New-York.
Sales at Auction.
At the New-Market at 11 o'Clock, on WEDNESDAY next, 4th November, 31 puncheons W. Island RUM, 7 hogsheads first quality Jamaica Sugar, 9 tierces Muscovado do. 50 Shares Bridge Stock.—Terms, Cash. Wm. H. Thompson, 2
October 30. At Publick Auction, on Friday the 6th November, at Gosport, the Brig George's CARGO, of LOGWOOD and MAHOGANY, with a few HIDES.—The lots will be made small to suit the purchasers.—All sums of 100 dollars or under, Cash; from 100 to 300 dollars, sixty days; from 300 to 500 dollars, 60 and 90 days; and above that sum, 90 and 120 days.—Negotiable Notes, with approved endorsers. Cocke & Sanford. 3
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of the Circuit Court of the United States for the Virginia District, in a suit there depending between William Young Coker, Plaintiff; and Carter B. Page and Rebecca his wife; Chapman Johnson and Mary Ann his wife; William Nicholson, Margaret Nicholson, an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by John Cringan her guardian; and Agness Nicholson an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by Andrew Nicholson, her guardian, Defendants. Will be Sold at Auction, for ready money, on the premises, on the 25th day of November,
That Valuable TENEMENT, in the Borough of Norfolk, now in the occupation of Mr. James Herron—and the unimproved LOT OF GROUND opposite thereto. The Sale will commence between 11 and 12 o'clock in the forenoon. C. Copland, Commissioner. October 21. tds
For SALE, Just received per Capt. Palmer's Packet, from Alexandria, Fresh Jamieson & Anderson's PILOT BREAD and CRACKERS, in barrels and kegs, And a few firkins best Shenandoah BUTTER. F. Butler, Nov 2. 3* Wi's Water-street.
For Charleston and Savannah, The fast-sailing Schooner VENUS, James Welden, master, will sail with all possible dispatch. For freight or passage, apply to Robert Simington, Maxwell's wharf, or to the master on board at Southgate and Dickson's wharf. November 2. 3

For FREIGHT. The fast sailing American Ship UNITED STATES , Thomas Harding, master, burthen 210 tons, and will carry from 240 to 250 hogsheads tobacco; she is well found and a good vessel in every respect, and only 18 months old. For terms apply to the master on board, or
Fisk & Catlett. Who have for Sale on board said Ship, 6000 bushels Liverpool SALT, which will be sold low if taken immediately from a-long side. October 30. tf
For Sale, Freight, or Charter. The Ship WILLIAM & MARY , burthen 230 tons, or 2100 barrels, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Solomon Bedinger. October 28. tf
For Freight or Charter. The American registered Ship CHARLOTTE , burthen 200 tons, now in the harbour, and ready for the reception of a cargo. A part of a freight will be accepted to Jamaica or to Cuba, and the ship dispatched without any delay. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. October 19. 2w
For Sale, Freight, or Charter. The Brig JOSEPHINE , burthen 140 tons, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to Thomas Willock. October 14. tf
Now landing from on board the Schooner Mohawk , Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogsheads Bordolcase CLARET, 96 cases Roll Brimstone, 100 boxes Castle Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hds. shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers Said SCHOONER for Sale or Charter; she is copper fastened and copper bottomed, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. October 12. tf
For KINGSTON, (Jam.) The Ship NABBY , capt. Rider. For freight of a few hundred barrels, apply to WARREN ASHLEY. October 9. tf
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, imported in the ship Industry from Glasgow—For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers The said SHIP, burthen 260 tons, for Charter. October 7. tf
Liverpool SALT and COAL, For sale on board the ship Jane , William Colley, master.—Apply to the subscriber, William Pennock. Who offers said SHIP , burthen 420 tons, and the ship COURTNEY , burthen 200 tons for charter. October 5. tf
For Freight or Charter. The Ship THOMAS , captain Boush, will be ready immediately. GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23. tf
For CHARTER. The Ship LIVE OAK , Gerratt Yarrell, master, burthen 300 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days; she is particularly well constructed for the carrying of masts and timber—Apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber. William Pennock. September 21. tf
85 Tierces RICE, For Sale by George Raincock. October 9. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hds. old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
For SALE, 15 qr. casks Gorden superior Sherry WINE, 21 pipes Holland Gin; 17 do. Country do. 15 boxes superior Imperial Tea; 40 do. Young Hyson, 23 do. Hyson; 6 do. Souchong; 1 bale Ticklenburgs, 2 cases white Platillas; 14 boxes 10 by 12 Window Glass, 400 pieces Yellow Nankeens. The above are a consignment, and will be sold low for cash or approved paper, by Mackinder & White. October 23. 6
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are
14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hds. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes.
Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
Wood and Hastings, No. 76, Main Street, Have received from London and Liverpool, via Baltimore, 60 packages composing a complete assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS;
Amongst which are Best blue, black, bottle green, and olive broad Cloths; fashionable Cassimeres; coarse Cloths; coarse and fine Coatings; Flannels and Baizes; Kendal Cottons; blue and white Kerseys and Halfhicks; blue and drab Plains; Flannels; Rose and striped Blankets; Carpets; Swansdown; Bennett's Cord and Toilette; Velvets; Durants; Calimancoes; Ruffles and Bumbazets; Manchester Cords and Velvets; silver Cords and tabby Velvets; Irish Linens; Sheetings; Diapers and bed Ticks; Calicoes; Dimities; Cambric Muffs; Ginghams; fancy Muslins; Hosiery; Pins; Thread, &c. &c.
Also, an assortment of French Lurestrings; silk Velvets; black and white silk Hose; silk Gloves, assorted colours; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; white Kid Gloves; leather do.; Crapes; silk Cords and Tassels; Gauze and Cotton Trimmings, &c. LIKEWISE, 10 bales India Cottons, 2 do. Coarse Linens; 1 chest white Rolls. October 5. tf
J. & W. SOUTHGATE, Have now received the whole of their Fall Assortment from London and Liverpool, amongst which are the following Best superfine Navy Blue, London Brown and Bottle Green Cloths, fashionable Cassimeres, Coarse Cloths of every description, Superfine white and scarlet Flannels, Hosiery of every description, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Superfine Hollands for Shirting, Oznaburgs, Tow and Flaxen, Kendal Cottons in small assorted bales, Manchester Goods of every description, Best London Seine Twine, Nails 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, & 20d, Diamond head Spikes, all sizes, Glazed Gun Powder and Shot. ALSO, 10 packages of German LINENS, Consisting of Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Hessens, Heedens, Flaxen Rolls, Platillas, &c. entitled to debenture, all of which will be sold for cash, or on liberal credit for good paper. September 28. 2m
Fall and Winter GOODS. The Subscribers have received by the ship Nabby , from Liverpool, and Planter , from London, an extensive and general assortment of Seasonable and Fancy GOODS, Amongst which are 20 bales Negro Cottons and Kerseys, 10 do. Rose and Dutch Blankets, 6 do. Plains and Halfhicks, 15 do. Cloths, Coatings, Fearnoughts, &c 6 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 10 do. Twilled Sacking, 5 do. British Oznaburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and Sheetings, 20 trunks fashionable Goods, 4 casks Seine Twine, 6 tons Shot, 50 kegs F and F Gun Powder, also an assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, &c.—All of which they offer for sale by the piece or package, on the lowest terms for approved paper. Richard & John Taylor. September 25. 2m
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter , and Nabby , from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS. The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Cassimeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforts; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Fpaults; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dresses; Callienes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 25. tf
FALL GOODS. We have received per the ship Nabby , from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of Woollen GOODS, well suited to the approaching season, and are in expectation of a further supply by the first arrival from London. J. & W. Southgate. On hand, a few very fine Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Fortes. September 16. 2m
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received by the ship Nabby , from Liverpool, an assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Consisting of Cloths of all qualities, Cassimeres, Bennet's patent Cords, Flannels, Blankets, Kendal Cottons, Yarn, Worsted and Cotton Hosiery, Powder and Shot, and a small assortment of Sadlery. They expect by the first arrival from London, a further supply of fashionable fancy GOODS. September 14. 2m
For SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune , captain Norton, from Tenerife, 100 pipes and 90 hds. L. P. Tene-riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the ship Courtney , capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. tf
Landing from on board the Georgiana, from Amsterdam, Choice GIN in pipes, Holland Sail Cloth, Ticklenburgs, Glassware in small cases, Old Hock in cases of one dozen, Linseed Oil in casks, Dutch Smoking Pipes in cases, a quantity of empty Jugs.—For Sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 30. tf
Liverpool Stoved SALT. For Sale on board the ship Jane , capt. Colley, 350 tons Stoved SALT, on moderate terms, if taken from along side.—Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. October 9. 1m
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
FOR SALE, By JOHN GRANBERY, On Commerce-Street, 50 tons Logwood, 20,000 feet good Mahogany, 30,000 feet square Oak Timber, 30,000 do. square Pine do. 100 barrels Pork, 100 tierces Rice, 5 pipes French Brandy, 10 quarter casks Lisbon Wine, 15 hds. Jamaica Sugars, 5 hds. Loaf Sugar, 2 puncheons Tobacco Rum, Gun Powder, Segars, Clocks, Soap, Red and White Oak Staves. He has for Rent a Ware-House on Commerce-Street, and a very comfortable Dwelling-House near Boush-street. Sept. 30. 6w
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance, A parcel of Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf
St. Mary's College Lottery of Baltimore. TICKETS for Sale by Rowland & Triplett. October 16. tf
Now landing from the Schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York, 17 hds. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hds. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No. 1, Commerce-street to William Hull, Jun. October 16. tf
MAYO MILL FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, of new wheat and superior quality for family use—For Sale by Moses Myers. September 16. tf
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hds and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 0 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffs; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, & do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Heffians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
Landing this day out of the Schooner Diana Talbot, Capt. Strong, from Martinique, 113 hogsheads, 3 tierces, and 1 barrel First quality SUGARS, And 25 barrels best Green COFFEE —For sale on liberal terms by Christopher Fry. October 9. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5. tf
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and in Sacks—Also, 150 crates Queen's Ware, and China of superior quality —For Sale by William Pennock. August 26. tf
For RENT. The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
REMOVAL. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main-street, opposite Market-square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE ) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11. tf
For SALE, at 60 and 90 Days, 55 hogsheads first quality SUGAR, 20 chests Young Hyson Tea; 5 pun. 3d proof Rum, 4 pipes country Gin. William B. Lamb. October 23. 6t
For RENT, That commodious Dwelling-House, adjoining the Subscriber's, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes; also a convenient Dwelling-House near the Bridge, adjoining Mrs. Archer's, at present occupied by Mr. Nicholson; also that pleasant retired House on Brewer-street, occupied by Stephen Harris; and some Ware-Houses on my wharf, with or without the wharf. For further particulars apply to James Tucker. October 12. tf
Forty Dollars Reward, Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscriber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEFFERY , purchased a short time since as part of the Glebe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high. Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the subscriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are hereby cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way. Henry Heffernan. Glebe, Middlesex, July 4. tf
Landing from the Schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Driver, from Antigua, 96 punch. choice Antigua RUM, sixteen of which are five years old and very fine. In Store, Antigua and Tobago Rum, French Brandy, loaf and brown Sugar, barrelled Pork, Havana Segars, manufactured Tobacco, and 300 barrels superfine New Flour. Harrison Almand. October 5. tf
Just landing from the Schooner Packet, capt. Luce, from Philadelphia, 25 pipes high fourth proof Cogniac BRANDY. And from the Richmond Packet, captain Le Fort, from New York, 5 bales soft shelled ALMONDS, 30 bags Bottle Corks; 7 pipes Bordeaux Brandy. In Store, 50 barrels prime Pork; 20 do. Mess; 72 do. Beef, 20 do. Mess Beef; 30 hds. first quality Sugars, 6 pipes Country Gin. Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, and Hyson Skin Teas; 500 Northern Cheeses, 25 pieces Plains—For Sale by William Hull, Jun. October 23. 6t
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL, newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and situated on a never failing stream; although she works at present only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abundant supply for ten pair—Also, a MILL , (known by the name of Beil's Mills about two miles farther, now in complete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber-firm, is equal if not superior to any in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of and only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently believes, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia—Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reedswamp within three miles of it, in which any number of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN oppo- posite the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Streets. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2. tf
For SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, lying on Fleet's Creek, Lancaster county, and on the borders of the Chesapeake Bay, mouth of the Rappahannock, containing about 20 acres of rich well timbered Land; 50 of which is in cultivation—attached to it is an island of 31 1-2 acres, with a comfortable settlement now remaining; the improvements on the manor is a Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Barn, Dairy, &c. The distance from Norfolk is but an easy day's sail; this Plantation possesses the best range for cattle in the county, with an excellent thatch and herrin g-fishery, good oysters, two good orchards one peach and the other apple. Any person inclined to purchase, will apply to William Danson , or to the subscriber in Norfolk, who will at any time take a run to this valuable place to view the premises. It will be further observed, that the above place will be sold a great bargain. H. Prescott.
I do likewise offer for Sale, my right and title to a valuable part of
Willoughby Point ESTATE, containing 217 acres, and a probability of 400 acres, low for cash, or any article of produce which will command a trade, as I am determined to get clear of it as quick as possible; the land lays dry, is rich, well timbered, and is within 300 yards of the Chesapeake shore—I have likewise constantly on hand, a quantity of Manufactured TOBACCO , of an excellent quality. H. P. September 18. 1awtf
For SALE, A few hundred pounds of English PRINTING INK, of the first quality.—Also, A few Reams first quality English Foolscap PAPER. Apply at the Ledger Office. Sept. 17.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.